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The Royal Bake-Off: Platinum pudding competition launched for Queen’s jubilee The nation’s amateur cooks are being invited to whip up a new dessert fit for a Queen in a new competition for the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee in June.
All entries must meet the criteria of an “original creation” that is both “genuine” and “accurate” – whether baked, steamed, boiled or jellied.
Fortnum and Mason and The Big Jubilee Lunch have invited bakers, aged eight and above, to create a dish that can be replicated across the country to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year milestone.
Following royal dishes such as coronation chicken, created at Le Cordon Bleu for the Queen’s coronation luncheon in 1953, and Victoria sponge, the brand-new dish and its creator will be at the centre of celebrations.
Five finalists will have the chance to bake their dishes at Fortnum’s store in Piccadilly to be judged by Dame Mary Berry, palace head chef Mark Flanagan and Masterchef panellist Monica Galetti.
Dame Mary said in an online statement:: “I hope everyone who enters has lots of fun and I wish them the very best of luck.”
Flanagan has offered a three-point plan for entrants, suggesting to “keep it simple” and think “subtle and elegant” rather than “fussy and over complicated”. He added in an online statement: “Most of us think of a pudding or a cake as a treat, so really make the flavours sing.”
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The winning recipe will be cemented in the history books and enjoyed at The Big Jubilee Lunch on June 5 as part of the four-day bank holiday weekend. This comes as Jubilee weekend plans emerge including free public access to the monarch’s private estates and a concert outside Buckingham Palace.
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Hit your 2022 Fitness Goals Whilst Raising Money for Charity Need a new fitness goal for 2022? Achieve those all while supporting a local charity as well. Bristol-based children’s hospice, Jessie May, have several exciting challenge events coming up over the next year, including the ever-popular Bath Half Marathon on Sunday 13th March. The Bath Half Marathon is now one of the most in-demand half marathons in the UK, and regularly sells out months before the race date. In fact, The Daily Telegraph voted The Bath Half ‘Third Best Running Event’. And what makes the event even more special is its outstanding reputation for its wonderful atmosphere. You could be part of the iconic Bath Half with thousands of runners and experience Bath like never before, all whilst supporting Jessie May’s specialist palliative care nurses. "Having been the Interim Head of Care between 2019 and 2020, I have been able to see first-hand the incredible work of #TeamJessie and I wanted to continue my support in some way.
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It was a privilege to run the Bath Half Marathon for this amazing charity, raising vital funds to benefit the incredible children and families that the Jessie May nurses support." – Beth Shirt, Bath Half Marathon runner in 2020 Jessie May is a Bristol-based charity that provides specialist palliative care to terminally ill and life-limited children, and their families, in the South West. Jessie May has a team of dedicated nurses who provide palliative care during a child’s life, and bereavement care for families for 5 years after a child's death. There are many ways to support Jessie May over 2022, including the Bath Half Marathon. To find out more, head over to their events page: https://jessiemay.org.uk/events/
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Date: Friday 14th January Description: Trial night to answer questions and get to know the players. Come and have a kick around with some like minded lads. at Imperial Sports Ground FREE ATTENDANCE
Date: Saturday 15th January Description: In this full-day craft class, you will be introduced to the wonderful world of shibori, experimenting with traditional pattern techniques while dyeing organic cotton with real indigo. A light gluten free and vegan lunch will be provided to help fuel your creativity! Tickets can be purchased at www.classbento.co.uk/japanese-shibori-workshop-bristol
Venue: South Bristol Sports Centre, West Town Lane, near Whitchurch Rich Hardisty “SILLY BOY” Date: Friday 14th January Description: After 2 sell out shows in NYC and his Bristol debut. Rich returns with his show “SILLY BOY” All profits will go to The “Man Down” programme to raise awareness of mens mental health in the music industry. https://m.facebook.com/themandownprogramme/?_rdr In his intimate debut hour “SILLY BOY” Rich Hardisty takes us on a journey through the highs and the lows of his unusual life. Expect anecdotes and observations about mental institutions, missing dads and mania, all from his warm/ inquisitive/childlike perspective. Venue: The Room Above 133 St Michael’s Hill Bristol A Celebration of Father Ted Date: Friday 14th January Description: Join us in celebrating one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as we welcome seasoned stand-up comic Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father Ted. Joe featured as the rebellious Father Damo in the classic second series episode The Old Grey Whistle Theft, leading Father Dougal astray with his earring, cigarette smoking and love of Oasis. Rooney will be reminiscing about his experiences filming the classic Channel 4 series after a showing of the episode itself, before finally rounding the evening off with a live stand-up gig.
Venue: Bridge Farm, Glenfrome Road Stand Up For The Weekend Date: Saturday 15th January Description: Ian Stone is one of the most talented topical acts in the country. Edgy and provocative, with an easy-going manner and self-deprecating style, Ian is also a member of the Comedy Store’s critically acclaimed ‘Cutting Edge’ team - a weekly residency of topical stand-up.- 8.30pm (doors 7.45pm) Tickets from £14 each Venue: Hen & Chicken, 210 North St Bedminster Chalke and Cheese 200 Date: Saturday 15th January Description: Day and night, fast and slow! Beautiful valleys including the Chalke with the odd hill thrown in; plus Cheddar Gorge, maybe in the dark with its looming walls. Stunning views en route, you may just see The Needles Tickets : www.pedalution.co.uk/events/chalke-cheese-200 Venue: Warmley Train Station, London Rd Warmley Dancesation
Date: Saturday 15th January Description: Musical theatre and dance Venue: The Redgrave Theatre, 2 Percival Rd , classes for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Email vicky@dancesation.co.uk Bristol Venue: Kingswood Village Hall 8
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Date: Sunday 16th January Description: Indoor Inflatables & Soft Play Come n Bounce Sessions!! Sunday Mornings @Chipping Sodbury Secondary School Sports Hall. With a Varity of inflatables to bounce around on and slide down, your sure to have lots of fun.
Date: Monday 17th January Description: An hours learning how to have a tired pup - using their brain rather than just their body. Ideal for young puppies and others on limited exercise, or for pups that don’t enjoy cold and wet walks. Also for working breeds that need something positive to entertain their grey matter!
Venue: Chipping Sodbury Secondary School Sports Hall, Bowling Road Hartcliffe Funday Date: Sunday 16th January Description: Free family arts event at Hartcliffe Community Centre for families living in BS13. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. Phone 01179640 037 to book your space. Doors at 11.15am. Venue: Hartcliffe Community Centre The BIG JAM returns Date: Sunday 16th January Description: The Lodekka Jammers return for their first session of 2022 at of course, THE LODEKKA, Bath Road, Brislington. There will be various musicians appearing and if you want to join us on stage, please bring your own mic and proof of a negative test on that day. We will be playing music of all genres and having fun from 8pm to 10.30pm. Roomy pub, lots of space and we will ensure plenty of ventilation Venue: Bath Road Brislington
Venue: Patchway Youth Centre, Coniston Rd, Patchway Bunker Date: Tuesday 18th January Description: Noga Flaishon, directed by Coral TarranDeep underground, a claustrophobic and mysterious encounter. Two women in a bunker, one with no recollection of how she got there. Outside might be an apocalyptic wasteland. But is the bigger danger inside? A haunting, atmospheric and taut psychological thriller from Harpy Productions and Stepping Out Theatre Venue: Alma Tavern , 18 -20 Alma Rd Bristol Adult beginners Karate Date: Wednesday 19th January Description: Adult Karate classes for beginners every Wednesday 8pm to 9pm. Come along and get fit while learning the art or Karate and gain confidence and self defense Couch to 5K - Beginners Running
Date: Wednesday 19th January Description: Are you to ready to breakout and enjoy the benefits of getting active and Date: Sunday 16th January Description: This sunday we welcome one of fit? Then why not be part of our FREE beginBristol’s hidden Gem’s, Alto saxophonist and ners running course? educator Luke Annesley. His playing career This New Year, are you planning on making ranges from performing classic film scores a life change or just carry on as you have with the John Wilson Orchestra, playing in quartet with the great guitarist Dave Cliff for a been? number of years, and improv-based projects Venue: Mangotsfeild School Rodway Hill, such as his quartet Moonscape with trumpet Mangotsfield,BS16 9LH,GB player Jim Howard. Luke Annesley Plays Jazz
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“Opera in a Box have won a new fan. Having never seen opera performed live, I went along not really knowing what to expect - and I was mesmerised!” (The Marriage of Figaro)
Director Marianne Vivash says, “Every production of ours is unique, and built entirely around the concept sharing our passion for opera with our audience (often those who have never experienced live opera before). I’m excited to bring such a well known piece As a touring opera company in the South to new audiences through our new West of the UK aimed at bringing the opera genre to as wide an audience as possible, we production.” encourage you to take all of your preconceptions about opera and throw them Opera in a Box perform opera in intimate settings, up close and in English, allowing the out of the window! Join us to explore the themes of desire, love and fate with some of audience to witness the story in a new and exciting way. Please contact us for specific the most famous tunes ever written. requirements. Opera in a Box has set the standard in the South West of up-close and personal operas The Station (Broadmead), Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG (duration approximately 2h in unique settings, helping to smash the pre-conceptions of opera that can put off new with interval) audience members. We defy you to watch an Tickets can be purchased from opera in the same way again! www.operainabox.com "The only place you can see the grit and Adults - £15 realism up close. The performances and direction were outstanding” (Macbeth) Students (with valid NUS card) & Children- £5 10 Opera in a Box is delighted to be producing their first full scale performance postpandemic with the ever-enchanting “Carmen” at The Fire Station.
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Tofu & aubergine stir-fry
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
3 tbsp light soy sauce
To make the sauce, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl with 50ml water, until smooth.
50ml pale cream sherry 3 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tsp Co-op toasted sesame oil 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp Fairtrade light brown soft cane sugar 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper For the stir-fry 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 aubergines, cut into batons roughly 2 x 4cm 2 garlic cloves, sliced 4cm ginger, finely grated 1 red chilli, chopped (optional) 200g firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 2cm cubes 250g pack egg noodles 3 spring onions, finely sliced, to garnish 2 tbsp chopped coriander, to garnish 14
For the stir-fry, heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over a high heat. Add the aubergine and stir-fry for 5-6 mins until browned and softened. Add a few splashes of water to create some steam to help the aubergine cook, and stir-fry for 1-2 mins more. Spoon the aubergine onto a plate. Heat the remaining oil in the pan and stir-fry the garlic, ginger and chilli (if using) for 1-2 mins, until fragrant and starting to colour. Return the aubergine to the pan along with the sauce mixture. Cook for 2-3 mins, until the sauce has thickened and coats the aubergine. Gently stir in the tofu and simmer for minute, until it is heated through — don’t worry if it breaks up slightly. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the pack instructions. Transfer the stir-fry and noodles to serving dishes, and garnish with the spring onion and coriander.
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Meat-free chilli INGREDIENTS
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1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 celery stick, finely chopped 1 red pepper, finely chopped 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cinnamon 400g can red kidney beans in water, drained and rinsed 400g can black beans in water, drained and rinsed 400g can Italian chopped tomatoes 400ml vegetable stock, made with 1 gluten-free, vegan stock cube 200g long grain rice Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges, to garnish 4 tbsp dairy-free coconut yogurt alternative 2 tbsp chopped coriander 1 red chilli, thinly sliced
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat
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Fry the onion, celery and pepper for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften Add the paprika, cumin and cinnamon, cook for 1 minute, then stir in the kidney beans, black beans, tomato and stock Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, until the sauce starts to thicken Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the pack instructions Stir in the lime juice, then serve topped with the coconut yogurt, coriander and chilli, with lime wedges and rice on the side
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Welcome to Bristol Films & Performance Times: Week Commencing Friday 14th January
Friday 14th
Saturday 15th
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Monday 17th
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Cinema Opens: 10.15am
Cinema Opens: 11.45am
Cinema Opens: 4.25pm
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.35
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 1.45, 7.35
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 1.45, 7.35
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50
West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) 1.00
West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) 1.00
Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) (2hrs.) All Tickets £4.00 12.00
Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) (2hrs.) All Tickets £4.00 12.00
Disney’s Encanto (PG) (2hrs.10m) All Tickets £4.00 2.15
Disney’s Encanto (PG) (2hrs.10m) All Tickets £4.00 2.15
Tuesday 18th Cinema Opens: 4.25pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00 Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Ron’s Gone Wrong (PG) (2hrs.), 10.30am
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00 Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Cinema Opens: 12.45pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
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The Electrical Life of Louis West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) Wain 1.00 (12A) (2hrs.10m) 2.10 Event Cinema Royal Opera House Spider-Man: Tosca No Way Home (12A) (3hrs.25m) (12A) (2hrs.30m) Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 3.15 start
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All venues will have QR posters should you wish to check-in, and you can continue to leave your details when you book online if you would like to.
Although all rows of seats will now be in use, there will still be a 1seat gap between you and anyone else, so no need to share an arm rest with anyone just yet.
More cleaning time is being left between shows, and our enhanced cleaning regime will be in place permanently. Please continue to use the hand sanitiser provided.
Face coverings are mandatory for people of the age of 11, unless exempt. You can take your mask off to eat & drink when seated in the auditorium but must replace if you are not actively eating or drinking.
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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain contains infrequent strong language. Spider-Man: No Way Home contains moderate violence, threat. West Side Story contains moderate violence, discrimination, sexual threat, implied strong language.
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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50
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SCREAM 2022 Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past. Cast: David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Roger L. Jackson Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
LICORICE PIZZA The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Cast: Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Sign up to our newsletter https://scottcinemas.co.uk/newsletter
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Huge kilometre-wide asteroid to fly past on January 18th
The scheme is designed to “punch” an asteroid off course and is the first demonstration of a “kinetic impactor technique” – essentially a high-powered gun NASA’s Centre for Near Earth Object Studies – which is designed to change the motion of said the space rock will pass within 1.2 million an asteroid in space. miles of the Earth, and will travel at an imExperts have said that it is inevitable that an mense speed of 47,344 miles per hour. asteroid will one day enter our atmosphere at some point. The asteroid will reach its closest to Earth at around 9.51pm (GMT) on January 18, When that happens, Professor Alan Duffy, according to CNN. director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute, urged people not to be too curious. It is unlikely the asteroid will be visible with the naked eye, but those lucky enough to have a small telescope should be able to spot He said: “I would say the best advice is, for goodness sake, do not look at this thing. it in the distance. A huge asteroid will reportedly fly past Earth on January 18th in what will be the closest of its kind for the next two centuries.
Experts say the space rock, which is named 7482 (1994 PC1), is not expected to crash into our planet.
“I mean, it‘s going to be hard not to – the brightness of the glare from these objects burning up in the atmosphere.
“That‘s actually what caused a lot of the injuries in Chelyabinsk (a meteor strike in Russia in 2013), people not unreasonably looked up at this enormous burning fireball DART, or Double Asteroid Redirection Test, is in the sky, whose brightness was essentially that of the Sun by the time it finally erupted, a pilot of a new technology to prevent future asteroid collisions such as the type that wiped that caused a lot of retina damage – so make sure you’re not looking right at it.” out the dinosaurs. In November last year, a spacecraft was launched by NASA to crash deliberately into an asteroid for the first time in history.
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Your local Lib Dems have succeeded in getting a referendum on the future of the directly elected mayoral system in Bristol, keeping one of our key election promises. The current mayoral system puts too much power into the hands of one person, who can ignore votes in council and routinely dodges scrutiny and accountability. Under the current occupant, the budget for the Mayor’s Office has become increasingly bloated and poor decision-making such as the Bristol Arena debacle, Bristol Energy and Brislington Meadows has cost us all dearly. It’s a system we can no longer afford. Both your Brislington West councillors spoke in support of the motion at Full Council last month, which went on to win by 41 votes to 24. As a result, we will be having a legally binding referendum on the future of governance in Bristol on Thursday 5 May, 2022, a date for your diaries!
We are delighted to see the submission of a planning application for a new pedestrian and cycle link between Hungerford Road and the proposed new development at Flowers Hill. This will be a convenient cut-through for residents wishing to access the retail units and public transport on the Bath Road. From our first meeting with the developers of Flowers Hill in early 2021, this was one of our key requests for the scheme, together with a community use for the listed War Rooms. Please feel free to look at the plans for the pedestrian and cycle link and submit comments: https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=R4MN9ADNI5X00
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Protect and Vaccinate: We are pleased that following the awarding of a central government grant, a small group of vulnerable adults with a history of rough sleeping during the winter will be offered a place to stay at a local hotel in Brislington West until the end of March. We are hopeful that this scheme will lead to an uptake in the COVID-19 vaccine, which is currently low in this group.
We also discussed the idea of a bog garden in the old pond and outdoor gym equipment, although both these projects would be more expensive. We’ll keep you posted. Turnberry Walk resurfacing: Following a discussion with the council’s Estate Management, Residents of Turnberry Walk off West Town Lane will be pleased to hear their badly potholed car parks will hopefully be resurfaced for the first time since the estate was built around 40 years ago. Parking spaces and disabled bays will also be repainted. Highway Code changes: Please be aware of the updated road hierarchy coming into force at the end of this month. These changes aim to improve road safety for more vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians, who are most likely to get injured in an accident.
We are also hopeful that the experience will have a positive impact on these guests and help them to get the long-term help and support they need. Please contact us via email or phone if you have any questions about this project. Bin collection dates: Your bin collection days are due to return to normal from Monday 24 January. Details on the festive dates, together with the new collection calendars for next year, are available here: https://bristolwastecompany. co.uk/household/bins-and-recycling-collection-days/ Arnos Court Park update: We recently met with the council’s Landscape Works and Play manager to discuss improvements to Arnos Court Park. We are particularly concerned with the old ornamental pond, basketball area and the unused strip of tarmac near the children’s play area. One idea we had, which could be achieved without too much expense, is to paint traditional games such as hopscotch on the tarmac so the space can be utilised. We also discussed the idea of a bog garden in the old pond and outdoor gym equipment, although both these projects would be more expensive. We’ll keep you posted.
It is now the responsibility of a car driver to be aware of cyclists, pedestrians, or horse riders. For example, when a car is turning into a road or exiting a road, they should stop to let pedestrians cross. Cyclists travelling straight ahead at road junctions will now be given priority over drivers who are turning in or out or changing lanes. Hundreds of Brislington West residents have signed up to receive our monthly newsletter via email. You can register using this link: http://www.bristollibdems.org/efocus. By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381
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Rogue landlord banned A landlord who rented out a property that raised serious concerns for the safety of up to 18 residents, including six children, has been banned from letting or managing Mr Adam Habane, of Dove Street Bristol, Mr Habane has now been banned from has a long history of poor property letting houses or carrying out letting agency management, and was found guilty in March or property management work in England, 2021 of the poor management of seven flats and banned from acting as an officer of any at 24 Lower Ashley Road, St Agnes. company that works in this area. Bristol City Council’s Private Housing Team brought the case in March, after visiting the property. Officers found it had been poorly converted into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) with up to 18 people living there, including six children. The property was discovered to be in very poor repair and poorly managed, with particular concerns for the safety of the occupants due to the absence of operating fire alarm systems. The concern was so great that, as a precautionary measure, the council provided battery operated smoke detectors to the property that day, to protect the tenants while decisions were made of the future of the property. Other safety issues remained, and the council later made Prohibition Orders on the flats in the main building of the property to make it illegal for anyone to live there, due to the very poor and unsafe living conditions. The council took the decision to apply for a Banning Order following this case because of the seriousness of those offences and the potential harm to tenants. It is also hoped it will deter other rogue landlords and agents from operating in a criminal way.
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In addition, his name will now be added to the government’s Rogue Landlord database. Councillor Tom Renhard, Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery and Homes, said: “Rogue landlords and agents have no place in Bristol and the council will use all its powers available to stop these criminals from operating in Bristol and the rest of the country. “This was a particularly shocking case, where the landlord showed a blatant disregard for the safety of his tenants. That is why we took the decision to apply for a Banning Order following the successful conviction earlier this year. “I would like to thank all the officers in Private Housing and Legal Services for their hard work to bring this absentee landlord to account.” Mr Habane has still not co-operated with the council and has refused to confirm if he is involved in the letting or management of any other rented properties. If anyone has a concern or believes Mr Habane to be involved with their property, please contact the Private Housing Team at private.housing@bristol.gov.uk Or to find out more about how to report a rogue landlord.
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Seven top tips for staying well this winter As the Met Office has issued a level 2 cold weather alert for severe cold weather in the coming days, healthcare leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are urging residents to take precautions. As well as getting vaccinated against Covid-19 and flu, stocking up on medication and keeping warm and active, residents are also being advised to look after their own physical and mental health and look out for each other. Dr Jonathan Hayes, chair of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said: “Exposure to cold weather can adversely affect a person’s immune response, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, so it is especially important for vulnerable people to keep warm. “During our national lockdowns, we saw incredible stories of people pulling together and looking out for each other. This winter we need residents to pull together again. We need everyone to check in on older neighbours, friends and family who may need a bit of extra help this winter. Taking a few minutes to ask if they need any shopping or medicines and making sure they are warm and comfortable can make all the difference “As we face our second winter with coronavirus in circulation, we urge everyone to make sure they not only have their Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters, but also the flu vaccine.” 28
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG has published seven tips for keeping well in cold weather: • Protect yourself by getting vaccinated against Covid-19 and flu and follow the national Covid-19 guidance. You can find local vaccination details at grabajab.net • Keep warm. Heating your home to at least 18°C, and wearing layers when outside will help prevent colds, flu and other more serious health problems • Get help with heating costs. You may be able to claim financial help with heating your home. See the Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment • Keep active. Any exercise can bring health benefits, both physical and mental. • Plan ahead. Make sure you have sufficient food and repeat medication so that you can cope if you’re unable to leave the house for a period of time. • Get advice if you feel unwell. If you start to feel unwell, get help from your pharmacist or GP. If you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do, go to 111.nhs. uk or call 111. • Look out for others. Check in on vulnerable neighbours, friends and family. Make sure they’re well, warm and have sufficient stocks of food and medicine so they don’t need to go out during very cold weather.
Sara Blackmore, South Gloucestershire Director of Public Health, said: “This year, it is more important than ever that we keep well by helping each other during periods of cold weather and protecting ourselves from Covid-19 and flu. “As well as checking whether family members and neighbours need help to access shopping and medicines, it is also vitally important that we think about each other’s mental health and wellbeing. This time of year can be difficult, particularly for those who are vulnerable and isolated, so reaching out to a family member or neighbour can have a huge impact on their mental wellbeing, whilst of course remaining mindful of Covid-19 guidance.” Residents who are worried about a relative or elderly neighbour, can contact their local council or call the Age UK helpline on 0800 678 1602 (8am to 7pm every day). More information about how to stay well in the winter is available on the NHS website.
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WHAT THE DEATH OF BLACKBERRY CAN The news of the death of the Blackberry last week, saddened us. It felt a lot like the end of an era and, in that respect, quite nostalgic. It also felt a little “unjust” that a pioneering company, who were once at the forefront of an innovative product, lost out to competition.
This inevitably gets them into hot water. The phrase “accidental landlord” does not imply that carelessness is “ok”, it really isn’t! At a time when, regulations and compliance get heavier and more numerous, seemingly daily, in the private rental sector, it is now, more than ever, crucial to educate and professionalise as a landlord, keep up to date on changing legislation and, ensure that those you partner with are up to date too – because it’s your name on the title deeds and the buck stops with you! Remember who your customers are
BlackBerry devices running the original operating system and services will no longer be supported after 4th January 2022. This marks the end of an era for the device that made popular mobile working. BlackBerry devices and their physical keyboards were once the go-to mobile device for professionals keeping up with emails and younger people messaging on its proprietary platform (BBM). The company’s appeal diminished, as handsets with larger displays, better graphics and wider app offerings took over the market.
This is the same in any business, not just property, but it is surprising how many business owners make this fundamental error. In the Private Rental Sector, if you are a Landlord, then your customers are tenants. During lockdown, we were shocked (and we don’t use that word lightly) at the, often, huge divide between landlords and tenants.
Sometimes that divide was more of a chasm! As letting agents, we regularly found ourselves in the middle of disputes, facilitating communication between two sides who could no longer rationally and reasonably communicate with each other. On a human, interpersonal, level, this is bad enough but, on a business level, to put it bluntly, it’s really Here are some thoughts and considerations, bad for business. As a landlord, remember, to keep you ahead of the competition: “it’s business.” As an inherently people-centric profession, being a landlord can all too often Landlords should treat their property mean getting caught up in emotions, taking businesses as a business things personally and being dragged into the day to day “tit for tat” but it’s important not to Far too often we see landlords who do not let that happen. If things start to feel all too comply with regulations, or do not keep personal, then it’s time to give yourself some proper accounts or observe basic duty of care distance and think about partnering with protocols with their tenants. someone to do the communicating for you. Nothing is ever gained by allowing things to get too personal, out of hand and letting emotions override common sense – know when to step away. In an ever changing business world, where it is no longer a surprise, to see once household names go out of business, what can it teach us about running our own property businesses and how can we learn from others’ mistakes?
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TEACH US, IN OUR PROPERTY BUSINESSES Who is the end user of your product (In this case your property)
The best example of this is boutique HMOs, which look beautiful in pictures on social media but, where it is immediately evident that too much money has been spent on things that will not add commensurate value or, expensive fixtures and fittings have been used which are simply inappropriate for the tenant type.
By this we mean, who is your tenant type? The chances are that you will not be living in your investment property, so why decorate it for yourself? We have seen some landlords with polarising and bizarre decorative styles, come to us because they have properties In summary that they cannot let or which are proving hard to let, even in buoyant markets such as Bristol. After a good look around and a rental appraisal, there is nothing for it but to advise that they go back to the drawing board and get out the paint tin and roller brush! We have also seen landlords who cannot understand why tenants wouldn’t want to pay a high premium for things like – newspaper deliveries, grocery deliveries, libraries and private healthcare. Don’t make the mistake of believing that just because something is important to you or, to your taste, that it will be desirable to your tenants.
Know your clients, and in property, each tenant type represents a different client; know your competition and understand what your clients want, don’t want, how your competition are providing this and what you can do to be one step ahead. Don’t get led by the crowd – a good example of this is “all ensuite HMOs” – just because some of your competition provide this, doesn’t necessarily mean that the whole market demands it – do your figures, does the extra rental that an ensuite will provide, mean that it makes financial The overspend sense for you to provide this for Differentiation, especially in a highly comevery room? Do petitive market, is key. However, know the difference between differentiation, adding val- non - ensuite rooms let in your area? Is ue, creating a buzz and an overspend which this likely to change? doesn’t make financial sense. Know your How will an all enmarket, know your competition and undersuite property affect stand what represents real value and desiryour exit or Council ability. All too often, especially in these days of “trial by social media” landlords overspend Tax banding? on things which will not see a payback.
Don’t be like poor Blackberry (And all the others who came before them) – keep your eyes on the market, your clients, the competition and make changes or innovate as and when required. Remember that in business, you evolve or you die!
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GREEN LIVING IMPORTANT FOR RETIREES
A new report has revealed that green credentials are important for more than 80 per cent of those interested in living in a retirement development. National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP’s Retirement Living Survey 2021 reveals ‘it is not all about gyms, socialising and a party retirement, the future of the planet also matters.’ Dale Edwards, a green energy specialist at Clarke Willmott, said: “Over the last 18 months there has been a significant shift in people appreciating and valuing the importance of environmental matters, which is reflected by government objectives to make the places we live in more sustainable and energy efficient. “More developers are becoming more socially responsible in their approach incorporating new green technologies for new properties and re-furbishing existing stock. “Today’s baby boomer retirees are savvy when it comes to the need to make the planet greener, but we were surprised with the percentage of survey respondents who said sustainability was quite important (54.69%) or very important (28.65%). “We will be using this information and other data gathered by the survey to help advise our clients in the months to come.” 34
Clarke Willmott commissioned the survey after seeing an uptick in demand for residential developments designed for retirees and older clientele. More than 12 million over 65s live in the UK, a figure expected to increase by 41 per cent by 2040. The survey was completed by more than 300 private individuals from across the UK. Simone Protheroe, an associate in the construction team at the firm, looks at what this means for developers. She said: “Developers in the sector will want to consider the green credentials of the building contractors and consultants appointed with particular sharp focus on the designs and specification document being forward-thinking in terms of sustainability requirements. “From a contractual point of view, due thought should be given to ensuring there is express obligation to comply with any relevant sustainability standards or performance thresholds and to refer to the relevant operating procedures.” Clarke Willmott has extensive expertise in the later living sector acting for developers, including Retirement Villages, Blue Cedar Homes and LifeStory Group, and advising a range of later living care providers.
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New campaign harnesses "people power" to fuel growth of green energy in the South West Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) has launched a new share offer campaign to help tackle the climate emergency. The not-forprofit aims to raise £1million in just 12 weeks, to develop more green, clean energy projects across the region, at speed. "The imperfect outcome from COP26 makes bottom-up action on the climate emergency even more vital" comments Andy O'Brien, co-founder and director at Bristol Energy Cooperative. "By using people power, we can raise money quickly, install more low carbon technologies, and drive a green recovery for the region where locals feel the benefits." The money raised will go towards a range of renewable projects in Bristol and the South West. This includes a rooftop solar array on the renowned Bristol Beacon music venue, which is currently under major refurbishment. Re-opening in 2023, Bristol Beacon aims to be the UK's first carbon neutral concert hall, providing Bristol and the South West with one of the best performance and music learning spaces in Europe. The share offer will also help fund a microgrid scheme at an affordable community housing development in Bridport, Dorset. The largest of its kind in the UK, this co-housing project will use best-in-class practices for energy efficiency and renewable energy. This avoids the need for gas boilers or fossil fuels. The share offer aims to fund solar panels and battery storage for the microgrid.
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BEC's business model of raising funds has proved successful so far. Set up in 2011, the co-op has raised over £14 million, and developed over 9MWp of solar and battery assets, enough to power roughly 3000 homes. The organisation is an important contributor of renewable energy in the South West, generating roughly the equivalent of 30% of Bristol's solar energy. Katharine Wilkinson, Finance Director at BEC, said: “Our mission is to invest in renewables, and cut carbon, whilst putting ownership into the hands of locals so they can feel the benefits." It's not only BEC’s members that gain from a return on investment. Over the past 10 years, the cooperative has channelled over £300,000 of community benefit payments into local sustainability initiatives, such as community gardens, education and biodiversity programmes. Also, community spaces such as Easton Community Centre and Knowle West Media Centre have benefitted from cheaper energy rates thanks to the solar installations by BEC, meaning they have more funds to spend on their vital services. Anyone can invest in BEC’s withdrawable shares, from as little as £100. Investors are projected to receive a 3.5% annual return. The share offer is open until 31st March 2022. For more information click here.
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How to make your home more valuable and sell faster Preparing your home for viewers is important. It will not only ensure your property sells faster, and for a higher sale price; can potentially adding thousands of pounds to its value.
1. Declutter – but don’t depersonalise Get rid of excess stuff that has accumulated in every nook and cranny. Put it in storage, sell it, give it away or bin it. Consider removing any bulky furniture that makes the room feel small and replacing it with smaller furniture. People need to be able to envisage what the property would look like if they were living there. People often find this difficult, so make it easy for them to see all the fantastic living space you’re offering them. Don’t make it look like a generic hotel; leave some personality. Apart from anything else it gives unimaginative buyers suggestions as to what they might do. People are often buying into a lifestyle as much as a property. Show them the attractive side of your lifestyle.
2. A fresh lick of paint
Giving your walls a fresh lick of neutral paint will make your home seem lighter and bigger. It will enable the viewers to more easily imagine how they would adapt the rooms to their needs. It will be easier for the buyers to move in and use the rooms immediately than if the walls were still bright purple or lime green.
3. Maximise kerb appeal
Kerb appeal creates a lasting first impression – most buyers make up their minds in the first few minutes of arriving at a property.
4. Fix and clean Make any minor repairs necessary – holes in walls, broken door knobs, cracked tiles, torn or threadbare carpets. Many buyers want to move in without making changes, so allow for this. 38
Clean everything until it sparkles. Get rid of limescale, clean and repair tile grout, wax wooden floors, get rid of all odours, hang up fresh towels. This will make the place more appealing and allow viewers to imagine living there. Tidy up the garden: cut bushes back, clean the patio and furniture of lichen and dirt, and cut the grass. While this doesn’t add much value to your home it makes it more likely to sell as people visualise themselves using the garden. Need to find a tradesman to help spruce up your home? Try our checkatrade tool
5. Update the kitchen The kitchen is the most valuable room in a house. It is worth the most per square foot and can make the difference when buyers are unsure. Consider refacing your kitchen cabinetry. This is much cheaper than installing new cabinetry and often as effective. Upgrading kitchen counter tops is expensive, but can add serious value. Declutter the surfaces and just leave a bowl of fruit out. Take out any bulky appliances.
Consider upgrading the plumbing fixtures and white goods, but keep in mind that while that could make your property sell faster, you will be unlikely to recoup their full value.
6. Light and airy Wall mirrors make a room look much bigger and lighter. Consider putting some up, especially in smaller rooms or hallways. Clean windows inside and out, and replace any broken light bulbs. Making the place feel light and airy makes rooms feel bigger and the property more attractive. Ensure that you have lamps on in any dark corners.
7. Light a fire If it’s a cold evening, or even chilly day, light your fire. This will make your home feel warm and inviting. If you don’t have a fire then ensure the fireplace is clean.
8. Make it look pretty
Make sure the windows are properly dressed with blinds or curtains as naked windows make a place feel impersonal and run down. Buy some cheap ones if necessary.
Plants and flowers bring colour, life and light to a room and also smell wonderful. So does that fruit bowl on your kitchen counter.
9. Get the right smells
Bad smells are the single biggest turn off for prospective buyers. Don’t just cover them up, fix the source of the smell. Clear drains, wash bins, open windows, air the kitchen from old cooking smells, get rid of furniture that is embedded with cigarette smoke, and wash any grimy bed sheets. If you are a smoker, place bowls of vinegar around the house and leave out for three days. Though the vinegar will smell when you open the windows it will disappear quickly taking most of the stale cigarette smell out with it. Conversely, good smells can make a property feel like an alluring home. While it might be impractical to bake fresh bread, cakes or brownies for every viewer that visits your home, you could perhaps brew some fresh coffee.
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Top garden trends for 2022 We spend more time at home than ever before, so it’s little wonder we’ve turned our attention outside. No longer reserved for a couple of summer barbecues, our gardens have become extensions of our homes, offering a green space in which we can relax, play, cook, dine and even work. So, with a renewed appreciation for the humble garden, let’s look ahead and see what 2022 has in store for yours FRONT GARDEN FOCUS Lockdowns and Covid restrictions have left people craving connection more than ever, so we predict a renewed focus on our front gardens and porches, with many experts espousing their benefits. Compact spaces where you can sit and watch the world go by or catch up with your neighbours, porches and front gardens can offer fresh air and vital connection to the world beyond your fence. You can make yours more inviting with comfy seating, good lighting and some potted plants.
LUSH FOLIAGE AND GRASSES 2022 will also see a big focus on greenery. Award-winning London-based garden designer Charlotte Rowe is forecasting a focus on grasses in particular. “What’s trending with clients is using grasses mixed with perennials and bulbs alongside more structural planting,” she writes. “Grasses are popular as they look good for a lot of the year and do not need masses of maintenance.” 40
COOKING ALFRESCO With the focus on outdoor living, many of us are keen to cook outside, too. An outdoor kitchen could be as simple as a firepit with a removable grill top, or you could go the whole hog and install a barbecue, pizza oven, functional prep area, outdoor sink and even outside refrigeration. Plant anearby herb garden or fruit trees for a full garden-to-plate experience.
BACKYARD BIRDWATCHING PATTERNED TILES From encaustic and ceramic to cement, patterned tiling has been slowly making its way from our bathroom floors and kitchen splashbacks and into our gardens — and 2022 is its time to shine. There's no end of striking designs to choose from, whether you're after a bold graphic print to inject colour into a grey patio or a more subtle, neutral pattern for an elegant courtyard. The choice is yours!
Sales of bird feeders and birdseed have skyrocketed this year, suggesting many of us have recently caught the birdwatching bug. It’s not hard to see the appeal to beckoning birds into our gardens – they help ground us in nature and connect us with the seasons. Indeed, our fascination with our winged friends has led many to rethink their gardens and add plants that provide shelter and good foraging options for birds.
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Hoteliers renew calls to extend VAT reduction Hoteliers in Bristol have made a fresh plea to the Government to extend the current reduced rate of VAT for their businesses, which face a bleak start to 2022.
“Right now we have very little revenue, increases in costs and continuing staff difficulties. Not only is recruitment hard – in terms of available recruits and costs – but many businesses are losing people temporarily because they have to isolate.
Most members of the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) suffered a difficult end to “Some hotels have had more than 20 staff in 2021 with many reporting business was at least 30 percent lower in December than they one week unable to work because they have tested positive or have to self-isolate.” had hoped for. With no furlough scheme to fall back on and costs increasing, the BHA say more Government support is vital if businesses are to survive.
In July 2020, the Government announced a temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT for the hospitality industry. This was increased to 12.5% in October 2021.
BHA Chair Raphael Herzog said: “At the end of last year, the Government announced grants of up to £6,000 for hospitality businesses. But that would only cover us for what we lose in one day with a conference booking, as an example.
At present, this rate will run until 31 March, after which VAT is due to rise back to the full rate.
“As it is, there are very few conference at the moment, because people are worried about mixing. Few people are travelling, even fewer are taking leisure trips, so it’s really quiet. “January and February are looking extremely slow for us, on the back of a very disappointing Christmas period. “At the very least, we need the Government to extend the reduced rate of VAT at least until the end of the summer in order to give us some chance of sustaining our businesses. Ideally, the reduced rate should be made permanent.
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But hoteliers are calling for the reduced rate to remain if they are to have any realistic chances of recovery, given all the current challenges. Mr Herzog said: “It’s very hard to operate a business in the current climate, with more money going out than coming in, and an extremely challenging first quarter ahead. “We need more support, not only from the Government, but from other companies and customers to help with our long-term recovery from the impact of the pandemic.”
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