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C ontents

4. Celebrating The Coronation

6. Summer solstice celebration

11. New menu at B Block

16. Crown making this weekend at Tyntesfield

18. Exposure triangle

24. CAZ being call outrageous

26. Coronation celebration events in South Glos

28. Walk this May

30. Cattle returns to Stoke Park Estate

32. Another round up of local news in Brislington

36. (Advertorial) Achieving excellence together

44. 14 runners raise more than £22,000

50. Ban on financial cold calling

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12 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 48 HOTELIERS GIVE A HELPING HAND

CELEBRATING THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III: WHERE TO GO

We are so excited for the King's upcoming coronation!

To spread the joy, we have made a list of places you can go to this bank holiday weekend - each offering something special. Gather your friends and family to enjoy delicious food and drinks, or dance the night away with your loved ones.

There's something for everyone;

KING’S CORALNATION WEEKEND AT BRISTOL AQUARIUM

6 – 7 May

Get hooked on the festivities as we cast off with an unforgettable weekend of regal fun! Join Bristol Aquarium for their underwater realm as you take part in their Royal Fish Trail, and spot their Royal Fish Portraits too.

CORONATION LIVE SCREENING

6 May, 10am

Want to watch the coronation ceremony live? Come and join Bristol Cathedral for a live screening of King Charles III’s Coronation at the medieval Cathedral in the very centre of Bristol, free of charge.

AFTERNOON TEA AT RIVERSTATION

6 May

It wouldn’t be a celebration without cake and finger sandwiches! Head to Riverstation to celebrate with their afternoon tea overlooking our beautiful harbourside.

CORONATION BRIT POP LUNCH AT ZERODEGREES

6 – 7 May

Ale to the King! Join Zero Degrees for a Royal Knees up with their coronation IPA, coronation chicken pizza, Brit pop classics with bottomless brunch deals.

CORONATION WEEKENDER AT KING STREET BREW HOUSE

5 – 7 May

There’s no better street to watch the coronation than King Street itself! Enjoy a pint of ‘The Crown Jewels’ on tap whilst watching the Coronation live at King Street Brew House.

CORONATION DAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE BANK TAVERN

6 May

Celebrate like a royal at The Bank Tavern, with food, drink, music and more!

CORONATION PARTY AT LOLA LO

6 May

Wanting to carry on the celebrations into the night? Head to Lola Lo for their Lost Saturday Coronation party. With tickets from just £3, expect noughties classics!

A SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: WAKE THE TIGER WELCOMES SHOW STOPPING EVENT, SUNDUST

Following the sell-out success of Meridian Soluna, last month’s welcoming of the Spring Equinox at the city’s very own amazement park, the creative-genius behind Wake the Tiger will welcome the third edition of its celestial celebrations as Sundust arrives in the world of Meridia on Friday 30 June.

From 7:30PM until 1:00AM, the portal to a parallel world will transport city-dwellers to a space filled with incredible live music, performance, theatre, and circus as the lost guilds of Meridia come together in celebration of their connection with the sun.

Beyond the depths of the Dream Factory, the Meridian Sundust celebration invites the four Guilds, and those yet to be aligned, to join together to emerge, energise and shine. With live music, DJs and mind-blowing performances ready to transform the unimaginable setting of Wake the Tiger, party-goers are encouraged to bring their big-sun-energy and dress in their Sundust best.

The ultimate challenge for guests will be to outshine the most powerful star - the sun - with an out-of-this-world outfit, which the Wake The Tiger team are recommending should be either recycled, repurposed or used previously - all in the name of guests energising themselves at Sundust, and improving their eco and sustainable fashion credentials.

Entry starts from 7:30PM and there will be a selection of delicious food and drink available to purchase at the bar. Included in the ticket price is complete access to the Wake the Tiger immersive experience with a pre-booked time slot during the booking process.

Lucy Jarjoura, sales & marketing director at Wake the Tiger, said:

“Putting on these amazing events is one of the things we love the most at Wake the Tiger. We’re all about coming together and celebrating with the community, so we can’t wait for Bristol to see what we’ve got in store for Sundust. Once the sunshine hits, you better be ready for us Bristol!”

THE BIG CORONATION PARTY

The BIG Coronation Party

Description The Coronation of King Charles is right around the corner, and we’re planning a royal celebration to mark the occasion! Delicious food, awesome music, and wonderful company - what more could you ask for?

.Contact Lynn for tickets07919151866

Venue: Page Park

Page Road

Staple Hill

Bristol

Fluorescent Adolescent

Description: Tag along and listen to some indie and alternative anthems from the last two decades and with some Britpop bangers thrown in for good measure!

Venue: Ted Alley

Bristol BS1 4UA

King’s Coronation

Description: We will be showing the Kings Coronation. Opening the doors from 10am, coronation starts at 11 showing on all screens. Through out the day, we have Cocktail bar, Pimms bar, BBQ, selfie wall, games, magic act and more.

Venue: Old Castle Green

46 Gloucester Ln Bristol BS2 0DP

North Somerset Arts Week

Description:

Venue: Malmsey House, Church Rd

Leigh Woods

Bristol BS8 3PG

Big family tea party

Description: Family Day returns! After the smashing success of our previous family day, we’re so excited to bring it back on Sunday 7th May from 11:30-6pm.

Venue: Propyard

39_46 Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0SE

The Big Coronation Picnic

Description: Join us from midday to celebrate King Charles’ Coronation with a big picnic on The Green. There will be FREE games, FREE activities and a FREE Barbecue and soft drinks (while stocks last) Looking forward to seeing you there. No need to book. Stay after the ten-thirty celebration or just come along at midday!

Venue The Green

Stoke Gifford

Bristol S34 8PD

Joke & Mirrors

Description: In the Smoke & Mirrors Theatre we host the very best rising and established comedy talent testing out new material and shows in our Bunch of Japes Stand Up Comedy

New Material Nights. Each week we will be joined by a touring headliner with support from other local comedians.

Venue: Smoke & Mirrors

8 Denmark St Bristol

BS1 5DQ

Lighting Design

Description: The Playhouse is delighted to offer a free talk by our Lighting Designer, Mike Halstead. Over the course of this two hour presentation, Mike will take you through the basics and principles of lighting a stage production.

Venue: Backwell Playhouse

23 Mariners Dr, Backwell, West Town, Bristo

BS48 3HT

The Psychology of Serial Killers

Description: Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics.

Venue: The Playhouse

126-130 High St

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 1HP

QUIZ NIGHT

Description: Do you love trivia? Think you’ve got what it takes to win £250? Join us at 8pm every Tuesday at Catherine’s Inn, Bleadon Road, Bleadon, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 0PZ for the best quiz night around - with questions on Music, Film, Sports & more, prizes up to £250, what more could you want!

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Venue: Catherines Inn

Bleadon Rd

BS24 0PZ

Weston-super-Mare

Minikid Reworks

Description: Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat.

Venue: The Playhouse

126-130 High St

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 1HP

Pottery & Pints

Description: Come and make your very own handcrafted mug with Pottymouth Workshop!

Venue

Unit 11 City Business Park

Easton Road

Bristol

MAY 11

Mindful Mandalas

Description: Want to attend a workshop that is both creative and meditative? Are you in need of relaxation? Look no further! Experience the magic of the mandala and learn to make your own beautiful and intricate designs.

Venue: Ollie Quinn

66 Park St, Bristol BS1 5JN

LowKey presents: ECHT!

Description: Futuristic Brussel’s based four-piece ECHT! are set to release their sophomore album ‘Sink-Along’ on the 5th May via the groove- obsessed Sdban Ultra label. Receiving critical acclaim from the likes of Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 6 Music) and Mixmag for their debut release ‘INWANE’ (2021), ECHT! takes the best of Jonwayne, DJ Rashad, J Dilla, Ivy Lab, Tsuruda and Aphex Twin, resulting in an unrivalled sound.

Venue: The Jam Jar Unit 4a

The Jam Jar

The Old Malt House, Little Ann St St Jude’s Bristol BS2 9EB

UPCOMING EVENTS

NEW MENU AND HEAD CHEF AT B BLOCK

Award-winning pizza restaurant and cafe B Block in Keynsham’s The Chocolate Quarter has announced its new pizza menu, crafted by newly appointed Head Chef Jake Proctor.

Pizza-obsessed Head Chef Jake has created a brand-new menu for B Block, inspired by simple ingredients with fine dining concepts. Joining the team from celebrated restaurant Bertha’s Pizza, Jake is bringing new ideas to the restaurant renowned for its wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas.

Jake and the B Block team share a passion for pizza and local ingredients, marrying the two and creating pizza combinations, which has made the restaurant a destination for Keynsham. Taking inspiration from all around the world, the new menu will delve deep into traditional and middle eastern flavours whilst still using the freshest ingredients that are sustainably sourced from local suppliers.

Foodies can munch on its new sausage-based pizza, for which the team season the pork mince in-house and shape it into balls, topped with lots of garlic slices, garlic oil and Parmesan crisps. Or try a traditional Neapolitan classic with anchovies, olives and capers on a crispy woodfired base for a Mediterranean meal that gives you that summer feeling. The new B Block menu will still feature diner favourites like the Harissa Lamb Pizza, replacing the tomato base with a more traditionally Turkish flavour with well-seasoned roasted red peppers, tomatoes and red onions. This popular pizza will also have a vegetarian option with delicious aubergine dumplings instead of lamb.

Jake’s passion for pizza started when he tried his first wood-fired pizza in Italy on holiday and he first started cooking while studying at university. After five years cheffing in Sheffield he moved to Bristol to be head chef at Bertha’s Pizza.

For B Block’s new Head Chef, pizza isn’t a passion, it’s an obsession. On holiday in Italy, he once ate sixteen pizzas in ten days! Jake explains; “B Block has a loyal following for its pizzas, made in a brilliant wood fired oven. I’m excited to be joining Adrian Kirikmaa and the team to continue building its reputation for producing the best pizzas this side of Napoli, plus bring some new flavours and combinations for customers to try. I love the ethos of B Block being about bringing the community together with food, so the menu is designed for every generation to enjoy.”

Jake will continue the traditional Italian style of cooking championed by B block with two magic ingredients – time and heat. Just like in Italy, B Block’s oven is hotter and the team give the dough longer to ferment, which relaxes it more and makes it easier to digest. The focus will remain on quality toppings.

The new menu will also be trialling a courgette pizza with soy sauce and paprika marinade, which has proved popular in taste tests so far. With experimentation and tradition at the heart of this new menu, B Block is giving exciting new options to pizza lovers with weekly and fortnightly specials coming up to keep testing the boundaries of this Italian dining-out classic.

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ALSO SHOWING IN CINEMAS AIR

Harold Fry is an unremarkable man who has made mistakes with all the important things: being a husband, a father and a friend. And now, well into his 60s, he is content to fade quietly into the background of life. Until, one day – Harold learns his old friend Queenie is dying.

UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 3

IN CINEMAS NOW

THE THREE MUSKETEERS: D’ARTAGNAN

D’Artagnan, a spirited young Gascon, is left for dead after trying to save a noblewoman from being kidnapped. Once in Paris, he tries by all means to find his attackers, unaware that his quest will lead him to the very heart of a war where the future of France is at stake.

POETS WALK

Situated in Clevedon, Somerset, this 9-hectare coastal site includes Church Hill and Wain’s Hill. It comprises limestone grassland, scrub and secondary woodland, supporting a rich diversity of wildlife and offering delightful walks with stunning views over the Bristol Channel. Poets’ Walk was designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 1993.

The site is managed by North Somerset Council assisted by volunteers from the Friends of Poets’ Walk. The plateau grassland is tractor mown in late summer while the steeper, more wildflower-rich slopes are mechanically trimmed or scythed.

The formal paths of Poets’ Walk (celebrating the poets Coleridge and Tennyson among others) were constructed in 1929, and the circular path around Church Hill dates from 1923. Running across the southern face of Church Hill is the original path to St Andrew’s Parish Church.

Wain’s Hill is the site of an Iron Age hill fort and is a Scheduled Monument.

Park in the Salthouse Fields carpark or by the road at the West End.

THE WALK

1 The Lookout (recently rebuilt) – originally built 1835 for the sugar merchant Conrad Finzel and now popularly known as the Sugar Lookout.

2 This iron bollard from the 1930s originally marked the top of the zigzag path (then fenced) and prevented grazing cattle from wandering onto the pathway.

3 The Tennyson posts (‘darkened heart’ sculpture) – erected 1994 with lines from the poem In Memoriam A.H.H. completed 1849 after the death of the poet Tennyson’s friend Hallam.

4 The ramparts of the Iron Age hill fort – scrub has recently been cleared by volunteers who now maintain the grassland by annual scything.

5.World War II shelter – now gated, popularly known as the Pill Box.

PORTISHEAD CAMERA CLUB

Portishead Camera Club will hold meetings every Thursday at 7:00pm to approx 9:45pm

AT REDCLIFFE BAY HALL, PORTISHEAD

Please visit our website for the meeting dates. The first 2 meetings will be free to non-members.

Come along to make new friends, discover how to take better pictures and appreciate the company of like-minded people.

The club seeks to help its members enjoy their photography, explore new techniques and invites expert speakers to share their camera skills.

So, whatever you use to take your family or holiday pictures, the Camera Club can help you.

Regular competitions, outings, guest speakers and much more provide great learning opportunities.

www.portisheadcamerclub.co.uk

TYNTESFIELD HOSTS CROWN MAKING TO CELEBRATE THE CORONATION

This weekend marks the Coronation of King Charles III, an event that citizens across North Somerset are celebrating in various ways. The National Trust is also honoring this momentous occasion at various Trust locations through picnics, arts & crafts sessions, lawn games and more. Special exhibits and displays will be available to visitors who want to learn about the history behind this event.

One of the locations taking part in these festivities is Tyntesfield in Wraxhall. From May 6th-8th, a free drop-in session called “Create a Crown for the Coronation” will take place in which residents can explore gardens and parkland on the estate while using natural resources to make their own pieces of art.

Normal admission prices apply.

Tyntesfield itself has a rich history of royal connections. On 18 July 2006, Prince Charles was given a tour of Tyntesfield House by its former owner, Lord Wraxall.

There the Prince met volunteers and staff involved in the restoration of the historic home, which was donated by the National Trust in 2002.

According to BBC News, Prince Charles also met Philippa Perks, who lived in the house as an evacuee in the 1940s and who had also met Prince Charles’ great-grandmother, Queen Mary, in 1941.

Pupils at St Mary Redcliffe School and members of the Brandon Trust, which supports people with learning and physical disabilities, were also keen to meet the prince.

On his tour of the house, he looked into historic rooms such as the butler’s pantry, the billiard room and the imposing Gothic chapel.

Tyntesfield was acquired by the Trust following a successful public appeal raising £8.2million and £17.4million from the National Heritage Memorial Fund in 100 days.

There is also a Home Farm Cafe on site which provides the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat, as well as a shop.

We're thrilled to announce that Emiel, the giant anteater who can munch up thousands of insects a minute, has made it safely to Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall from The Netherlands! At this marvel of nature's creative energy, visitors just love meeting Emiel. He's a charismatic creature who will continue to amaze and give us all an appreciation for the wonders of wildlife. We've got him settled into his spacious new home and we expect Emiel to make a wonderful addition to our zoo family!

He has joined a mixed species exhibit, Viva South America, alongside Brazilian tapirs, capybara, armadillos, mara and poison dart frogs. Zoo curator Chris Wilkinson said: “We are thrilled to welcome Emiel to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm.

”As a highly intelligent and fascinating species, Emiel is a wonderful addition to our animal collection. His arrival from the Netherlands marks an exciting milestone for us completing our Viva South America mixed exhibit, and we are dedicated to providing him with the best care and habitat possible.

“Emiel’s presence will not only captivate our visitors but also raise awareness about the importance of conservation and the incredible diversity of wildlife on our planet. We look forward to watching Emiel settle into his new home.”

These cool critters come from Central and South America, and they’ve got a home at the Viva enclosure. Their scientific name is Ant Bears because they love to eat ants (and are vulnerable due to population decline).

But don’t get too close - these cute ants also have incredibly long tongues that can stretch up to two feet! It’s totally covered in sticky saliva so it can slurp up thousands of insects in just one minute. On average, an anteater eats about 30,000 ants or termites a day – talk about efficiency! So if you care about the environment and want to maintain ecological balance, the giant anteater is worth protecting.

THIS GIANT ANTEATER HAS A TWO FOOT LONG TONGUE AND HE IS READY FOR THE GOOD LIFE!

THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE EXPLAINED

For amateur photographers, the interaction between aperture, shutter speed and ISO can be perplexing. This article clarifies these concepts and allows individuals who are new to photography to grasp a basic understanding of them— particularly when concerning ISO. As a disclaimer, this article simplifies certain aspects of the exposure triangle in order for beginner-level comprehension. The articles explains why it is important for budding photographers to understand the nuances of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, by talking about the relationships between them known commonly as the exposure triangle.

The exposure of a photograph is made by allowing light to hit the camera’s sensor and record an image. Exposure is controlled by three variables: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Here, we’re going to explain how a model called the exposure triangle can be used to help you understand the balance of all three.

Whether you’re using a mirrorless camera or one of the best film cameras, the three elements of exposure are the same.

The size of the aperture determines how much light is let in through the lens, while the shutter speed dictates the duration of the sensor’s exposure to the light. ISO settings determine the camera sensor’s sensitivity to light. ISO enables you to use the best combo of aperture and shutter speed when the amount of light available to make an exposure would otherwise prevent it. But, upping the ISO risks reducing the quality of your shots.

The aperture is a key ingredient for controlling the depth of field, or how much of an image appears sharp. You need to understand f/stops to know how to change the aperture appropriately.

Shutter speed stops also take some practice to understand, but in very general terms, you want a fast shutter speed for moving subjects like animals, sports, kids, and a slow shutter for low-light conditions or creative effects like long-exposure flash photography.

You must understand the relationship between these variables, as each decision you make in terms of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO will affect the look and feel of a picture, as well as its brightness.

This is where the exposure triangle comes in. The key is that when you increase the exposure for one variable (a green arrow), you need to decrease it for one or both of the other variables.

The exposure triangle explained

Exposure is essentially a juggling act between aperture, shutter speed and ISO. If you increase one of the three variables, then one or both of the other settings will need to decrease by an equivalent to maintain the same level of exposure.

Exposure can be measured in ‘stops’, with each stop representing double or half the level of exposure of the adjacent stop. If you increase the exposure by one stop, the sensor will receive twice the level of exposure.

Decrease it by one stop, and the exposure is halved.

Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO can each be described in stops. So, a shutter speed of 1/50 sec is one stop brighter than 1/100 sec, as the sensor is exposed for twice as long. But the same 1/50 sec speed is one stop darker than 1/25 sec. ISO is just as clear. Low numbers are less sensitive, higher numbers are more. A sensitivity of ISO400 is one stop brighter than ISO200.

The ranges of apertures on a lens are similar – opening up the aperture by one stop gives twice the level of exposure, while closing it by one reduces the exposure by half – but the sequence is less obvious. Larger f-numbers represent smaller apertures, while smaller f-numbers give larger apertures – just try thinking of them as fractions: a 1/16th is smaller than a 1/4.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE TRIFLES

INGREDIENTS

135g pack raspberry jelly, torn into cubes

100ml summer cup

100g blueberries

125g raspberries

5g mint, shredded, plus extra leaves to garnish

100ml double cream

100ml 0% fat Greek style natural yogurt

150g madeira cake, cut into cubes

1 meringue nest, crumbled

METHOD

Make up the jelly according to the pack instructions, replacing 50ml of the cold water with 50ml of the summer cup

Divide between four clean jars or serving glasses and chill in the fridge for 4 hours, or until set

Put the berries, mint and remaining summer cup in a bowl and leave to marinate, stirring occasionally

Whip the cream to stiff peaks, then stir in the yogurt until smooth

To assemble the trifles, put a few cubes of cake on top of each jelly, then spoon over the marinated berries and juices

Top with a couple of spoonfuls of the cream

If serving immediately, crumble over the meringue and garnish with the extra mint

If packing for a picnic, put the meringue and mint in a separate container and top the trifles just before serving

If you‘re planning a Jubilee party, fly the flag with this fun and simple dessert

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BEEF WELLINGTON PUFFS

INGREDIENTS

300g puff pastry

Flour, for dusting

1 egg, beaten

4 tbsp tomato and chilli chutney

100g pack sliced roast beef

2 tbsp hot horseradish sauce

2 tbsp 0% fat Greek style natural yogurt

40g wild rocket

30g radishes, thinly sliced

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/ gas 6

Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper

Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1⁄2cm

Cut into eight 8cm squares and prick the centres with a fork

Lift the pastry squares onto the baking trays, leaving a little space between them

Brush all over with the egg, then spoon a little tomato and chilli chutney into the centre of each square

Bake for 12-15 mins, until golden and cooked through

Leave to cool for 5 mins

Cut each slice of beef in half and arrange on top of the squares

Mix the horseradish and yogurt, season, then dollop onto the beef

Top with a little rocket and slices of radish to serve

BRISTOL CLEAN AIR ZONE IS BEING CALLED 'OUTRAGEOUS'

You will get no notification if you have driven in the clean air zone and it's your responsibility to pay any charges

All drivers travelling in the Bristol Clean Air Zone are urged to pay the charge, even if they aren't sure whether or not they have entered the area. The city council does not have the capacity to determine whether or not a motorist has paid. Consequently, motoristsparticularly those who are less familiar with Bristol - should take it upon themselves to pay the £9 charge, regardless of whether or not they actually drove through the CAZ. This system stands in contrast with London's Congestion Charge where drivers can register their vehicles and pay when entering the zone. While this methodology may appear unfair at first glance, it is important for drivers to adhere to regulations and plan accordingly when travelling into and out of Bristol City Centre.

Bristol City Council has told motorists it is their responsibility to check their vehicles eligibility for the Clean Air Zone charge, and whether their journey on any given day was within the Zone. Though they can pay in advance of a journey or up to six days after they’ve travelled, Bristol’s CAZ system doesn’t give them the ability to check if they entered the zone during their route.

In London, that can be done by setting up an account with bank details and vehicle registration number-- triggering an automatic payment whenever that plate is caught by Congestion or ULEZ cameras.

A spokesperson for Bristol City Council explained that the London scheme has far more resources than those given to Bristol to set up such a system. “London’s Congestion Charge is well-established and massively resourced compared to Bristol’s and other similar Clean Air Zone schemes around the country, which have similar systems,” he said. “The system we have puts the onus on the driver to know whether they have entered the Clean Air Zone. We recognise people who are unfamiliar with the city’s roads may need to work that out after their journey, which is why there is the ability to pay after the journey is made, rather than automatically being fined straight away,” he added.

Bristol City Council’s website information about the Clean Air Zone does contain a link to the DVLA vehicle checker so people can see in advance - or afterwards - if their vehicle is liable for the charge, and does contain a detailed map of the CAZ itself.

The council warns motorists that if they pay the CAZ in advance and then don’t make the journey into it - there are no refunds.

He added:

“We don’t give refunds if you paid the zone charge in advance but then didn’t travel through the zone on that day. Only pay in advance if you are certain that you are going to travel into the zone,” a council spokesperson said.

“You will not be notified if you have driven in the zone and it’s your responsibility to pay any charges,” they added. “There are road signs that tell you if you are approaching or entering the Clean Air Zone. These are at regular intervals as you approach the zone boundary. Signs have a clearly marked green cloud with the letter ‘D’ inside,

MAP OF THE CLEAN AIR ZONE

CORONATION CELEBRATION EVENTS ACROSS

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Let's get ready to party! South Gloucestershire Council is handing out around £28K in grants for loads of events happening this bank holiday. 39 of 'em, to be exact! From picnics and volunteering drives across the district, to celebrations for the Coronation of Charles and Camilla - you're guaranteed a good time. So don't miss out on all the festivities and sort yourself some plans this May weekend!

Traditional street parties will take place as well as afternoon teas and picnics in local parks and village halls, from Page Park to Bitton. The diversity of our communities will be showcased with events run by the South Gloucestershire Chinese Association, with dragon and folk dancing, while the Thornbury Guides group will take part in Coronation Capers.

A number of organisations, including Southern Brooks and groups in Easter Compton, and Hanham will also be holding volunteer recruitment events as part of The Big Help Out.

There are also themed events taking place in South Glos libraries and at the council-owned Bristol and Bath Science Park in Emersons Green, where there will be a live screening of the TV coverage of the Coronation on the Saturday.

On the Sunday, the big screen will show the Coronation Concert and attendees can take part in The Big Lunch. For more information on this event and to get tickets, which are free, please visit the website: https:// www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kings-coronation-ceremony-on-the-big-screen-tickets-615515492407

A number of requests for road closures, have been approved to help communities who are organising street parties. Any diversions required will be signposted and full details of these and other information on the Coronation can be found on the council website: www. southglos.gov.uk/coronation

South Gloucestershire Council Chief Executive, Dave Perry, congratulated the recipients of the grant awards and said: “Communities right across South Gloucestershire will be holding events to mark the Coronation in their own way, which I hope will help bring friends and neighbours together.

“Local people have shown such community spirit in recent years and celebrations like these are a brilliant reminder and illustration of that togetherness which makes the area such a wonderful place to be.”

The full list of events are available on our website https://directlocalbristol. co.uk/bristol-news/coronation-celebration/

WALK THIS MAY TO BETTER HEALTH AND YOU COULD WIN!

People across North Somerset are being encouraged to take up the challenge of ‘walking every day in May’ as North Somerset Council prepares to celebrate National Walking Month.

Walking is a great way to improve both physical and mental health, and there are lots of opportunities to enjoy walking in North Somerset, as Matt Lenny, the council’s Director of Public Health, explains:

“Walking is a simple, free way of being more active and is ideal for people of all ages and fitness levels. As well as the health benefits, walking can be a great way to explore your local area, finding out what’s on your doorstep – whether that’s local nature and environment or shops and businesses.

“Challenge yourself to walk every day in May! You can walk for as long as suits you – even 10 mins each day and you’ll feel the difference. Download our calendar and track your progress.

“We’ve a packed calendar of walking opportunities on offer throughout May, including organised group walks, walking sports and Nordic walking. Information will be available from your local library as well as on our Better Health North Somerset website, where you’ll also find an extensive list of walking routes of up to six miles. This includes routes which are suitable for people who use wheelchairs or who have limited mobility.

“There are lots of walking groups in North Somerset who always welcome new members. You could join one of our Health Walk groups who offer short, sociable walks across North Somerset. They’re 30 to 90 minutes long, led by trained leaders and are great for people who aren’t active at the moment, or those who are new to exercise, to start getting more active.

“Download our list of walking groups from our website or why not start your own local walking group? We can offer training and support to help you do that.

“And we really want to hear from you. Share your inspirational walking story and what you love about walking or your favourite route with us on social media, to be in with a chance of winning a £10 Love To Shop voucher. Use #NSWalkThisMay, tag Better Health North Somerset and you could win!”

The Better Health North Somerset team will be sharing lots of National Walking Month information, tips and advice on their Facebook (@BetterHealthNS) and Twitter (@BetterHealth_NS) throughout May. Follow them to find out more about walking opportunities in North Somerset, including routes and links to walking groups, or visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ walks or email GetActive@n-somerset. gov.uk.

CATTLE RETURNS TO STOKE PARK ESTATE

A herd of cattle have grazed at Stoke Park Estate since 2021 and will be returning for a third year. Their grazing provides a more sustainable and natural way to manage the land, which improves biodiversity.

Nine cows have already been welcomed back this past weekend, with more to follow. The cattle are a mixture of heifers (maiden cows) and steers (castrated males). Breeds so far at Stoke Park are Shetland, Hereford, British Blue, and Holstein. Most of them were grazing at the parkland last year but there are some newcomers this year. Breeds were picked for hardiness and being able to thrive well on grass alone.

There will be around 18 there this year, with numbers growing year-on-year.

Cattle’s grazing habits can often get to places that machinery can not and they also help stop the spread of scrub and invasive, more dominant plant species.

This allows other plants, including wildflowers, to thrive, which will encourage insects, which in turn provide food for birds and mammals.

Wildflower grassland is not only a beautiful landscape to enjoy, but a rich habitat for many species including butterfly and bee populations.

A whole host of wildlife will also make a cowpat their home - more than 250 species of insect can be found in or on cattle dung in the UK and these in turn provide food for birds, badgers, foxes and bats.

The public are reminded that fields with cattle in will be clearly signposted and dogs will need to be kept on a lead while walking through these fields. Please ensure gates are closed behind you too. The cows will be coming from a local farm and will be checked daily by the herdsman and park rangers.

ANOTHER ROUND UP OF LOCAL NEWS FROM YOUR HARDWORKING LIB DEM TEAM.

Coronation events in Bristol:

There’s a lot going on in Brislington and across Bristol in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III. Check local listings for details or find out more on the Visit Bristol website: https://visitbristol. co.uk/blog/read/2023/04/how-to-celebrate-the-coronation-in-bristol-b1596

Langton Court Road Consultation:

We now have the results of the latest consultation on pedestrian safety measures at Langton Court Road. To summarise the responses:

* 26 email responses were received from members of the public, with only 2 saying that the proposals are not needed

* The zebra crossing had 14 comments in support, 2 against, and 10 with no opinion.

* The narrowing and speed table had 9 comments in support, 8 against, and 9 with no opinion.

* The school and Bristol Walking Alliance were in favour of the proposals.

Based on these results, it is proposed to proceed with the scheme largely as advertised. Timescales will depend on how quickly the statutory processes can be completed but we are hopeful construction can begin this autumn or winter. After years of campaigning for safety improvements in this location, we are pleased we are a step closer to seeing work commence.

White Hart update:

We recently had a meeting with the developers of the former White Hart pub in Brislington Village. The current plan is to retain and restore the listed pub building, to construct a new care home to the rear, and provide new key worker flats. Following feedback from the public consultation at the start of the year, their architects have made a number of changes to the scheme, including removing one storey from the new building adjacent to Brislington Brook to reduce the risk of overlooking, so that building is now proposed to be 4 storeys. The building will also be set further away from the river bank and will be partially screened with native-species tree planting. There will be improvements to the public realm around the pub with seating and planting. The pub itself will be fully restored and open to the public with a downstairs cafe and a first floor performance and community space. The latest proposals will be on their website shortly and we will give you the link when it is ready. The developers hope to submit their application to planning in about a month’s time.

Bath Road potholes:

We recently reported the terrible potholes on Bath Road adjacent to HERE. Very pleased to see the council responding quickly and undertaking emergency repairs. Here’s the council’s response: “In response to your query received on 19 April 2023,

I can confirm that the section of Bath Road adjacent to HERE is regularly inspected and any potential health and safety defects considered to present a hazard to road users are repaired in line with our Highway Maintenance Strategy. However, whilst much of the structure of the carriageway appears generally sound, the surface of the carriageway itself does appear to be nearing the end of its life and is failing in many places. The amount of resurfacing required is beyond the capability of the small response crews that we use and therefore the area needs a wider scale resurfacing scheme. I will raise a referral to our Strategic Highway Maintenance Team and ask them to assess the area for a potential resurfacing scheme in the future, subject to funding being available. In the meantime please rest assured that any urgent defects will continue to be made safe as and when needed.”

Bus stop timetables on their way:

Many bus stops are currently without a printed timetable, which is a problem for people who don’t have a smart phone or who haven’t downloaded the bus app. We have contacted WECA about this and they have told us the timetables are currently being printed and should be up everywhere between now and 14th May. They will probably be done in numerical order, so the No 1 route should be top of the list!

Reduced opening hours at local tips:

Unfortunately, our local household recycling and refuse centres now have reduced opening days and times:

Avonmouth: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat & Sun (closed on Weds & Thurs)

Hartcliffe Way: Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun (closed Mons & Tues)

St Philips: Mon, Tues, Weds, Sat & Sun (closed Thurs & Fris).

Opening times 9am - 5pm on weekdays, 8am - 4pm on Saturdays and 10am6pm on Sundays.

We are concerned that together with the introduction of new charging for DIY waste, these measures will further discourage people from doing the right thing and we will see an increase in fly-tipping.

Get your bids in!

We would like to invite local residents, either as individuals or as part of a community group, to submit applications to fund local infrastructure projects using the Community Infrastructure Levy fund (CIL), which is money paid by developers to the council to offset the environmental impact of their developments. You will find an updated webpage with all the information you need to engage in the 2023 CIL process here:

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/people-communities/funding-local-projects

Main points:

Local groups and organisations should be putting forward their ideas for potential projects by 18th May 2023.

Everyone needs to write them up on the Stage 1 Outline Proposal Form, which is available on the webpage above.

Everyone needs to send it to us, as your local councillors, AND to the Area Committee inboxes. We are Area Committee 5.

Greater Brislington Together (GBT) will be holding a public meeting once all the bids are in, so that residents can select their local priorities. We’ll let you know the date of this meeting as soon as we have it.

By Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email:

cllr. andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381

One of our road signs is missing:

The road sign for Kenneth Road has gone missing! We have reported it to the council, and a replacement has been ordered. The damaged road sign for Hardenhuish will also be replaced within the next couple of months. If there are any issues on your road, please let us know and we can report them for you.

& Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@ bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429

ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER!

As landlords who have always self-managed, there are not many things that we haven’t seen or turned our hands to. We’re quite used to issuing eviction notices, are extremely familiar with the vagaries of compliance and experienced with selecting and managing good quality tenants.

However, one of the promises that we make all the landlords that we act for, is that we will look after their property, as though it were our own. Like our lofty strapline “lettings without compromise,” this is a statement that we all (and by this, I mean the whole team) take very seriously.

We have seen so many bad outcomes and unnecessary court hearings, which incur time and money, that could have been easily avoided, if the correct professional had been consulted and procedure followed, in a timely manner. For us (and this filters down to the whole team) the mantra is, if you’re confident proceed, if not, then stop, consult, and take action! We wouldn’t want someone “cobbling something together,” on a matter that they were not 100% sure about or had “sensed” potential red flags with, on one of our properties and we know that our landlords would feel the same.

For us, one of the things this means is that when something “feels” like it could escalate or is out of the ordinary, then we speak with our landlord, explain our thoughts, and recommend that we consult a professional with direct expertise in the relevant area. We do this because it’s more important to have a good outcome for our landlords, than it is for us to charge a fee, for something that we are not 100% sure about.

Just recently, we had a situation where we didn’t like what we’d seen during a drive by of a particular property and, this triggered an inspection. During a closer look, we found that the property was not being looked after and, there were people living there, that shouldn’t have been! We immediately notified the landlord. Without going into too much detail, this case was not straight forward, and we had reason to believe that things could escalate quickly.

We discussed our concerns with the landlord, and together decided to instruct an eviction specialist. The eviction specialist concerned is one we use often, and things went very smoothly, and a great outcome was achieved for our landlord.

This had potential to go badly but, we acted quickly, recognised that we are not lawyers and stopped, consulted, and took timely action.

This ethos goes further, because we always strive to achieve a culture of excellence across the whole team. We firmly believe in working without ego and that we all bring something different and unique to the workplace. In our view, we can all do most things, but when we truly understand, value, and appreciate each other’s skill sets and abilities and foster an environment where everyone is working in their excellence, then we have a happy, winning team and amazing things happen!

When they do well, tell them – conversely, when mistakes happen, discuss them and treat them as learning outcomes.

• Focus on high performance and developing a mastery of roles. Ensure that every team member is working in the area that they should be. Recruit the right person for the role, not just to fill the role. With everyone working in their excellence you will have a winning team. Ensure that every team member is supported and encouraged to become a master in their role and area of expertise and that high performers are nurtured, noticed, and awarded and that those not performing to the best of their abilities are mentored and coached into a higher performance category.

Here are a few ways to foster a culture of excellence:

• Communicate your vision. It’s not enough to simply state your vision and ethos. After all, what does “lettings without compromise” mean and what does it specifically mean to us and why is it important? For your vision to be meaningful, the whole team must understand its purpose and know their own roles and the part they play in it and the responsibilities they have and any specific actions they need to take in order to achieve it.

• Be clear on your company’s purpose and meaning. Just because something might be common sense and very clear to you, it doesn’t naturally follow that it will be to others. Ensure that your team knows that what they are working on is meaningful and why. Ensure that everyone concerned is highly inspired by the common sense purpose, which in turn becomes the driving force behind everything that they do.

• Practice resilience to changes and challenges. Nurture and encourage the flexibility and resilience to welcome and deal with change. In a culture of excellence, where all team members are valued and understand the reason for change, the motivation to achieve the company’s goals should be greater than the urge to avoid discomfort.

• Create highly collaborative teams. In a culture of excellence, where all team members appreciate and value each other’s unique skillsets and work together without ego, and where collaboration is nurtured and encouraged, from the top down, there will be no need or reason for self-protection and the team can work together, towards a common goal.

• Instill a pioneering mentality. Organisations and companies that achieve a culture of excellence do not settle for average. They are focused on creating something very special and achieving unprecedented results. The resulting energy and drive create a positive tension and message that echoes throughout the whole company and teams are encouraged to explore, create, nurture and achieve common goals.

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CHANGES TO FEE FOR ‘DROP & GO’ CAR PARK FOR BLUE BADGE HOLDERS

After customer feedback and the recent meeting of the disability forum. Changes to the tariff and stay duration for Blue Badge holders for the ‘Drop & Go’ car park at Bristol Airport will be introduced from Tuesday 2 May 2023; all other car parks and tariffs will remain the same.

The current process has required customers to attend the Special Assistance Desk in the terminal and obtain an exit pass to leave the car park within a 30 minute time allocation. This has caused challenges for some customers and delays on exiting the car park.

After customer enhancements to the area; investment in technology to recognise Blue Badges within the exit barrier equipment; and to align with other car parks on site, a new process will be introduced. Blue Badge holders will be able to drive directly to the exit barrier and scan their Blue Badge (showing the bar code on the reverse side of Blue Badge) and receive 40 minutes parking for a reduced fee of £5.00.

This will save time, inconvenience and stress to customers by providing an easy system without the need of accessing the terminal.

A help button is available on all exit barriers, with assistance available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if customers have issues on exiting the car park.

Family and friends who are dropping off customers with a Blue Badge, will still be able to use the Drop & Go car park by scanning the Blue Badge on exit at the barrier and benefiting from the 40 minutes stay duration for £5.00. If the Blue Badge holder needs to take the Blue Badge away with them on their travels, a copy of the Blue Badge will need to be retained by the vehicle driver and the details of the Blue Badge provided at the exit barrier to allow the reduction in fee.

Andy Wright, Founder and CEO, Accessible Travel Consultancy Services, said:

“I am delighted to learn that Bristol Airport, having listened to the feedback from the disabled community, have now decided to revise their ‘Drop and Go’ parking tariffs and policy.

The old system which required Blue Badge holders to visit the Special Assistance desk within the terminal, where they would present their badge in person before collecting an exit pass. All of which had to take place within 30 minutes and could be quite a challenge for many wheelchair users to comply with.

The new system will allow Blue Badge holders to scan their badge at the exit barrier for a discounted price of £5, allowing a stay of up to 40 minutes. Thereby making life considerably easier.”

The cost of using ‘Drop & Go’ car park tariff reflects our intention for this area to accommodate a rapid turnover of vehicles rather than longer stay lengths which causes congestion within the confined number of spaces available.

Higher tariff costs are placed on ‘Drop & Go’ journeys to and from the airport, which are the most inefficient form of transport and the highest generators of car traffic. Bristol Airport will continue to encourage the use of more sustainable forms of transport to and from the Airport, including public transport.

Bristol Airport offers a choice of other car parking options on site including a free one-hour Waiting Zone. The free onehour car park is located by the entrance to Silver Zone to the south of the terminal. Drivers can wait for 60 minutes free of charge in this area, before relocating to collect customers from the car parks closer to the terminal. A courtesy bus transfer bus service is also available between the Waiting Zone and terminal.

Designated disabled parking spaces are available in all car parks, with help call points situated in car park bus stops and walkways. Transfer courtesy car park buses are adapted for low level wheelchair and walking access.

14 RUNNERS RAISE £22,000

14 fantastic runners raised more than £22,000 for Jessie May tackling The London Marathon last weekend.

Jessie May is a charity that provides free specialist nursing, respite and bereavement care for terminally ill and life limited children and their families. They can give care in a family's own home, where they feel most safe.

£22,000 will provide nearly 400 hours of specialist nursing care for the children

Jessie May support.

Lloyd Kembrey, who ran the London Marathon in aid of Jessie May as part of his 12 challenges in a year, has raised more than £8000, and it’s only April! In addition to his running success, he has also done a triathlon and an ice marathon.

James Toft is proud to have completed the challenge.

“I knew the training would be a challenge, but didn't realise how much it would take over my life… It's been very demanding, but occasionally rewarding.… I managed to run [The London Marathon] and it was definitely one of the hardest things I've done in my life. It's been an amazing experience, and I'd like to thank all my friends and family that have supported me along the way.”

Emily Dye from long-time Jessie May supporters Blackstar Communications got her place in The London Marathon in 2023 through the ballot.

“It was my fourth year of entering, and I nearly fell out of my chair when I found out I was in. I knew right away I wanted to run for a charity.

I know Jessie May through my employer, Blackstar Solutions. We have looked after Jessie May’s telephony needs since 2016. We like to be involved with the charities we look after, through fundraising and volunteering. Huge thanks to my colleagues at Blackstar for their support through sponsorship, sharing my fundraising story, and well wishes. This was especially motivating in the gritty miles, when all I wanted to do was stop.

Running the London Marathon for Jessie May was a once-in-alifetime experience. It’s an emotional day to begin with, but even more so knowing every step you’re taking is helping families in your area. I was nearly in tears running down The Mall into the finish. If you haven’t entered the ballot for 2024 yet – do it!! It was a bucket-list experience, made all the better by being part of Team Jessie.”

Kim James Coggins, Community Engagement Fudraising Officer for Jessie May, was in London to support them:

“It was a chilly damp day, but as soon as I saw our runners charging past in their Jessie May tops with enormous smiles on their faces, I forgot the weather. I know each and every one of our runners have their own reasons for supporting our wonderful charity, and I admire them so much for what they have all achieved. It took them months of training and sacrifice for them to be ready for the London Marathon 2023. We were all in tears when they made it over the line. Thanks guys, we are so proud of you!”

“Our amazing runners are already thinking about their next sporty challenge in aid of Jessie May in 2024. That is such dedication, we can’t wait to see what they all do next year!”

OVER 30’s DANCE PARTY at the superb BAWA Club, Filton on the FIRST Friday of EVERY MONTH (except No Dance in JAN or AUG and the APRIL DANCE is on FRI 14th) It’s The Ideal Night Out For The 30 * 40 * 50 * 60 Age Range.

Come and Dance Amongst A Friendly Lively Crowd. Enjoy A Good Mix of Music, Dancing Thru’ the Decades including some Motown and Soul Favourites. Club times are 9 ‘til 1 (last entry 11pm) –Very Smart Casual NO Tee Shirts or Trainers & Gents are Required To Wear Collared Shirts. Dance adm £8 For more Info call 07860578708 or go to www.mingles.co.uk Facebook: Luv2mingle

HOTELIERS GIVE A HELPING HAND TO BRISTOL AUTISM CHARITY

Hoteliers give a helping hand to Bristol autism charity

Hoteliers in Bristol have given a huge helping hand to a charity which supports thousands of people in the city who are affected by autism.

At its recent AGM, the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) presented a cheque for more than £3,500 to the Bristol Autism Support (BAS) organisation.

Most of the money was raised through a raffle at the recent BHA ‘Night of the Stars’ event, a glittering gala which recognises the city’s hospitality heroes.

Imran Ali, the BHA’s Head of Charity, said: “Our decision to partner with Bristol Autism Support was driven by a unanimous desire to encourage change and support for our local communities.

“We were delighted with the amount raised at the 2023 Night of the Stars event in March and we know it will make a positive difference to many, many, families throughout the city.

“We aim to provide further help for the BAS through a range of other, smaller, fund-raising events throughout 2023.”

Louise Mills, Operations Manager for Bristol Autism Support, said: “We had the honour of attending the Night of the Stars gala as the charity partner of Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA).

“It was inspiring to see so many individuals and teams from hotels across the city being celebrated and receiving awards for outstanding contributions in their work.

“The amount raised over the course of the evening will make an enormous difference to the support BAS can give to parents and carers of autistic children in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

“We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with the Bristol Hoteliers Association, in particular Raphael and Imran, whose encouragement during the Night of the Stars helped us raise such a huge amount for Bristol Autism Support.”

BAS began as a small pub group in 2012 but has grown into a respected charity with more than 3,000 local families in its network.

It is a peer-to-peer support charity for parents and carers of autistic children, either diagnosed or undiagnosed, in Bristol.

Its goal is to improve outcomes for autistic children by providing their parents/carers with information and timely support while connecting them with other parents and carers, to share experiences, knowledge and provide mutual support with like-minded people.

To find out more about Bristol Autism Support, visit its website, www.bristolautismsupport.org

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Get back to being a family, not just a carer.

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BAN ON ALL COLD CALLS SELLING FINANCIAL PRODUCTS

The UK government is introducing a ban on unsolicited financial product calls in order to reduce scam activities across the country. This includes any cold call offering insurance products, cryptocurrency schemes, or other financial offerings. Furthermore, a task force of 500 staff is being established under National Crime Agency’s remit to fight fraudulent activity more effectively and quickly than before. While Labour and the Liberal Democrats believe these measures are inadequate, there's no question that action must be taken as fraud has become the leading crime in the UK with 1 in 15 people affected.

Last summer, 41 million people were targeted by suspicious calls and texts, according to media regulator Ofcom. However, most fraud now has an online element, data suggests.

The government said the blanket ban on cold calls selling financial products would cover legitimate calls as well.

This will mean that “anyone who receives a call trying to sell them products such as cryptocurrency schemes or insurance will know it’s a scam”, it said.

Exactly which financial products will be covered will be decided after a consultation, with the ban expected to be brought in this summer.

In addition, the government said:

• So-called “Sim Farms”, where people use a large number of Sim cards to send text messages in bulk, will be banned

• Intelligence services and police will work with overseas partners to shut down call centres engaged in fraud

• Advertising campaigns will warn people about the risk of scam calls

• There will be new measures to tackle phone number “spoofing”, where scammers alter Caller ID information to make calls look genuine.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said online that the new rules will tackle “cold-hearted” scammers who “ruin lives in seconds.”

He said these scams fund “organised crime and terror”.

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE’

But the Labour Party’s shadow attorney general, said the plans ignored “the tens of billions being lost to fraud against businesses and the government, and relies on estimates of the cost of fraud to members of the public that are seven years out of date”.

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