Bristol Weekly Magazine 20th - 27th January 2022

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20 - 27 January 2022

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This week..

4. Bristol light festival 6. Drivers are being urged to follow certain tips 14. Recipes of the week 20. Bristol ranked 41st 22. What to know about CoolSculpting 24. Focus on 26. £360,000 funding 28. Have your say 30. Quality Care 32. Tenant Selection 38. Bristol’s oldest charity 40. Best ways to keep your kitchen in tip-top shape 42. CCTV legal requirements 44. Top Tips for Saving Time in the Office.

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BRISTOL LIGHT FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 2022

Bristol Light Festival will return this year to fill the city with light and colour, and showcase Bristol as the vibrant, playful and creative city that we know and love.

From 1st - 6th March, Bristol Light Festival will feature six world premier works, brand new for Bristol, alongside some of the best of the UK’s talent, all making their Bristol debut at carefully selected locations across the city centre. Visitors can wander and explore the city’s streets to see the light art works come to life and enjoy Bristol’s wonderful retail and hospitality businesses along the way.

Bristol Light Festival will appear along some of the city centre's well-trodden paths as well as in some unexpected locations. At each spot visitors will be able to see, experience and play with installations that are visiting the South West for the first time.

This year’s festival will benefit from a successful grant application from the Arts Council England which will support the delivery of a selection of daylight and green energy installations, adding a new dimension to the event and the opportunity for those visiting and working in the city to experience some of the artworks throughout the day. By day and night, the event is the perfect opportunity for friends, colleagues, and families to meet.

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This is the second festival brought to you by Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID), supported by 760 local businesses. This year's festival is also in partnership with Redcliffe & Temple BID, Arts Council England, Bristol’s City Centre & High Streets Recovery and Renewal programme, which is funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority’s Love our High Streets project and Cabot Circus. Festival is being curated and produced by Bristol-based Creative Director, Katherine Jewkes.

Everything is free to attend and open to everyone across the full week. We can’t wait to welcome you to explore Bristol through light.

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Prevent windscreen frost build up using common household objects Drivers are being urged to follow certain tips to prevent frost from building up on their cars as the temperatures fall below freezing.

Windshield wiper blades?

With winter in full swing, experts are urging motorists to take action to prevent frost from forming on their windscreen after a cold night.

Finally, if you don’t have special windshield wiper fluid for colder seasons, you can adapt it.

Drivers can cover their windscreen with rubber bath mats or a folded sheet to prevent frost from building up before a chilly night.

Just add five tablespoons of rubbing alcohol to your wiper fluid tank to keep it from freezing inside your car.

The windshield wipers can be used to keep it in place.

Wipe them down with a soft cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol to keep them from sticking to your windshield.

You could also use this mix as a car de-icer.

Just activate the wiper fluid and you’ll be clearing your windshield in a cinch.”

Do not to use newspaper as it is too thin and To make life a bit easier, the side mirrors can can freeze onto the windscreen. be covered with carrier bags and secured with Some could also make at home remedies rubber bands to stop them freezing. to keep their car windows from freezing, by making different solutions, including mixing Experts at Kwik Fit also provided some advice three parts vinegar to one part water. for drivers looking for an easy getaway in the mornings.

These solutions have a lower freezing temperature than water and therefore only freeze over at much lower temperatures.

Experts have advised drivers to use household items to prevent frost from building up.

Drivers are being warned of the potential fines they face if they do not clear their vision properly before setting off.

They advise: “Should temperatures fall even below the freezing point of our economical It’s annoying to wait until the windscreen de-icers, and you don’t have a car windscreen clears when you’re in a hurry, it’s freezing frost cover at hand, there’s no need to worry. cold and the glass is frosted over.

You can also use a towel, a piece of carpet, cardboard or even a shower curtain to protect your windshield from freezing over.

Another trick is to park in the right direction: Just have your car front window point east – that’s where the sun rises.

Especially if you don’t have to head out before sunrise and nothing blocks the sun, you can just let nature do all the work for you.

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But it is an offence to drive without properly defrosting or demisting your vehicle and the police can fine you for relying on ‘porthole vision’ - where drivers leave a gap big enough to see out of but not the whole windscreen.

Using a vehicle with parts or accessories in a ‘dangerous condition’ could result in a fine of £60 and three penalty points.

Though the offences and consequences could be greater if you cause an accident.

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Whats on this week Friday Night Jazz / Folk & Food

History & Conservation with Steve Clark

Date: Friday 21st January Description: Our traditional Jazz & Folk clubs run on alternate weeks. Enjoy traditional live jazz or folk from the local Professional musicians that keep their respective scenes so vibrant and fresh. Free entry

Date: Saturday 22nd January Description: A Master Glass Painters Festival Event. Free entry, all welcome and no need to book. Ancient to Modern, the conservation of stained glass from medieval to John Piper’ Steve Clare MBE, FMGP, ACR runs Holy Well Glass in Wells, with his son Jack. This family run company specialising in the conservation and design of stained glass is the largest independent conservation studio in the UK, and is the only one holding the Royal Warrant as stained glass conservators to Her Majesty the Queen.

Venue: Aesop’s, 114 St Marks Road Easton Friday Night Live! Stand-Up Comedy ” Date: Friday 21st January Description: Seen in Afterlife (Netflix) & Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV). Hugely in-demand in the UK and internationally, Sean has recently supported Ricky Gervais on his international arena tour having previously opened for Bill Burr at the Royal Albert Hall and appeared at the Sydney Opera House.

Tickets are available Here Venue: Sidney & Eden, 198 Gloucester Road BS78NU A Stay & Play - Shirehampton Date: Friday 21st January Description: Stay & Play 9.30am– 11:am Join us every Friday FREE from 9.30am.

Enjoy spending time with your little ones in our Stay & Play rooms. Drop-in for fun activities and play time. Aimed at ages 0-5.

Drop-in or please contact us for more information:nbcc@bristol-schools.uk

Venue: All Saints, Pembroke Rd, Clifton, Bristol My Next Guest - Jon Allen Date: Saturday 22nd January Description: The House Magicians Comedy and Magic Show is the perfect blend of comedy and magic. It’s like no other show you’ve ever seen before. You will laugh, gasp, and sit in wonder as we take you on an unforgettable journey through laughter. This isn’t your average magic show – it has been rated number one on TripAdvisor! Tickets here Venue: Smoke & Mirrors, 8 Denmark Street BS15DQ Bristol City v Cardiff City

Date: Saturday 22nd January Description: Bristol City v Cardiff City (Sky Bet Championship), 12.30pm kick-off.

Adults from £30, Under-12s from £10.

Baby Discover & Little Explorers Combined Bristol City Members receive £5 off all home league matches Date: Friday 21st January Venue: Ashton Gate, Ashton Rd BS32EJ Description: TERM TIMES ONLY. Help your little one develop important skills in this arts and crafts class, whilst meeting other Karaoke at Miles Arms Avonmouth mums and dads in a social environment.

Toddlers and pre-schoolers will learn Date: Saturday 22nd January important early years skills, and develop their Description: Karaoke night creativity along the way as our interactive Venue: Avonmouth, Bristol sessions spark their curiosity.

Venue: Shirehampton Public Hall 32 Station Road, Shirehampton BS11 9TX

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Slow Sunday Workshop

Winter Lights Brush Party

Date: Sunday 23rd January Description: Come and join me for a ‘Slow Sunday’ workshop, learning how to use low tech printmaking techniques to create your very own Bristol Balloon print! You’ll not only learn the techniques to make the artwork but will leave the session with your very own A3 print, ready to proudly display for all to see and admire. Tickets Here

Date: Monday 24th January Description: Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts, at the Crafty Cow in Bristol on Monday 24th January 2022 to paint our fabulous theme ‘Winter Lights’ - Get creative and experience a great night out that you’ll be talking about for weeks!

It’s all about fun! Get yourself a drink from the bar, settle down to your canvas and unleash your inner Van Gogh! No painting experience required!

Venue: Creative Space, 56-58 North Street BS31HJ Bristol Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny Date: Sunday 23rd January Description: Comedian Jimmy Carr knows that terrible things happen in life – but he believes the best way to cope is to make jokes about those events and not to worry about political correctness. His audiences have been warned. Why go and see it?

One of the UK’s most well-loved comedians returns with his biggest tour yet. Tickets here Venue: Bristol Hippodrome St Augustine’s Parade BS1 4UZ Sunday Collage Club Date: Sunday 23rd January Description: Ease your way into Sunday with this collage workshop with local artist Katja Huth. Katja will be filling BAM Store + Space with scissors, magazines and other vintage ephemera so you’ll have everything you need to get cutting, sticking and creating!

Make your own piece or collaborate with your neighbours in this fun and friendly workshop.

This is a relaxed morning where you can get your creative juices flowing, so grab a friend and come join in. Everybody welcome. No previous experience or expertise needed!

Tickets here Venue: BAM Store 104-108 Belle Vue Road BS5 6BX

Venue: The Crafty Cow, 635 Gloucester Road BS7 0BJ Food club Date: Tuesday 25th January Description: Each week we receive a delivery of surplus supermarket food from Fareshare, a charity which rescues good food from landfill and diverts it to local community projects. Families with children under 16 years old living in Lockleaze ward can join FOODclub for £1 a year. As a member, you can pick up a share of food for £3.50 every Tuesday between 9:30-11:30am.

There is usually a mix of fresh meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables – we estimate a share would be worth £10-12 if bought at a supermarket.

Venue: Lockleaze Youth and Play Space BS7 9TD The Greatest Magician Date: Wednesday 26th January Description: A DAZZLING new MAGIC SHOW - presented by the magician most famous for jamming the BBC switchboards as he correctly predicted the lottery. This astonishing, enigmatic, five star rated magic show will leave you aching from laughter and dizzy in disbelief.been?

Venue: The Redgrave Theatre 2 Percival Road BS8 3LE

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Bristol businesses to celebrate 20th Anniversary of partnership with China The speakers include Dianne Francombe Bristol business leaders will gather this week to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the city’s partnership with Guangzhou, sister city in China, and to discuss the future of trade between the two cities.

Local businesspeople can attend to learn and join discussions about the future vision and plans for trading with China and hear about the latest regional research findings for trade development.

This will also provide opportunities for joining future China missions and guidance on how best to do business with China.

This event, organised by the Institute of Directors South West will offer first-hand insights into current developments by giving attendees the chance to hear talks directly from business leaders who have attended trade delegations and work directly with or in China.

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OBE and Richard Lowe MIoD. Dianne is the Chief Executive of the Bristol & West of England China Bureau a not-for-profit company working to develop strong and sustainable relationships between Bristol and the West of England in the UK and China especially the city of Guangzhou. Dianne has 30 years’ experience working with China at all levels and developed influential links to Municipal Governments and a range of organisations.

Richard is Managing Director of Hewlett Rand, and a Board Director responsible for Business Initiatives of the Bristol and West of England China Bureau. Over eight years, Richard has led trade missions, organised trade events and cross border networking for forge ever closer relationships and commercial opportunities, as well as exporting his training services to the region.

This is a Hybrid event, with the opportunity to attend in person at HSBC Bristol or join online by emailing kerri-anne.mruk@iod.com to request a link. The event starts at 9am on the January 21.

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Vegan banana & salted peanut pancakes

Ingredients

Method

1 large banana, plus extra slices to serve

Mash the banana with the sugar and 1 tbsp of the oil. Mix in the oat drink

2 tbsp light brown soft sugar 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Put the flour and baking powder in a bowl, make a well and stir in the wet ingredients

150ml unsweetened oat drink 150g self raising white flour ½ tsp baking powder

Heat 1 tbsp more of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, then add 2 ladlefuls of the batter

1 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp roasted and salted peanuts, roughly chopped

Cook for 2-3 mins on each side, until bubbles start to appear, then flip over and cook the other side for 2-3 mins until golden Keep warm under a tea towel while you repeat to make 8 pancakes in total, adding the remaining oil as needed To serve, drizzle the pancakes with maple syrup and scatter over the peanuts and extra banana

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Vegan coconut curry

Ingredients

Method

1 tbsp olive oil

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion for 3-4 mins, until just softened

1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 5cm ginger, grated 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional) 1 tsp each of ground cumin, turmeric and coriander 1 large aubergine, cubed 400ml can reduced fat coconut milk 250g pack ready cooked green lentils 100g frozen peas ½ x 25g pack coriander, roughly chopped 250g pack basmati rice

Add the garlic, ginger and chilli, if using, then cook for another 2 mins Stir in the spices, then cook for 1 minute more Add the aubergine and cook for 2-3 mins, until just starting to soften Stir in the coconut milk and lentils, and season well Simmer gently for 10 mins, until slightly thickened Add the peas and most of the coriander, then cook for 2 mins, to heat the peas Cook the rice according to the pack instructions Divide the rice between 2 plates, then top with the curry and scatter over the remaining coriander to serve

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Welcome to Bristol Films & Performance Times: Week Commencing Friday 14th January

Friday 14th

Saturday 15th

Sunday 16th

Monday 17th

Cinema Opens: 4.25pm

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.)

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West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.)

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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

High Frame Rate

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

3D performance

covid policies change Tuesday 21st from 10th december

Cinema Opens: 12.15pm

The policies and procedures surrounding Covid-Secure guidance changes from Friday 10th December.

Click here to read our updated procedures, as we continue to manage the situation in a steady, safer manner.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30

No Free Tickets

You no longer need to check-in or leave your details.

Physical distancing guidelines will still apply in the cinema.

Enhanced cleaning and hygiene is here to stay.

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.

Cinema Information

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

Subtitled Show

This weeks BBFC advice for 12A rated lms

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Thursday 20th Cinema Opens: 4.25pm

Wednesday 19th

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50

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Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30

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BELFAST From Acclaimed Director Kenneth Branagh... Buddy is a young boy on the cusp of adolescence, whose life is filled with familial love, childhood hijinks, and a blossoming romance. Yet, with his beloved hometown caught up in increasing turmoil, his family faces a momentous choice: hope the conflict will pass or leave everything they know behind for a new life. Top Billed Cast: Caitriona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan Director: Kenneth Branagh

THE 355 When a top-secret weapon falls into mercenary hands, a wild card CIA agent joins forces with three international agents on a lethal mission to retrieve it, while staying a step ahead of a mysterious woman who’s tracking their every move.

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Bristol ranked as 41st most international university in the world

University of Bristol students are studying at one of the world’s most international institutions, a new study has found.

Rankings compiled by Times Higher Education placed University of Bristol as the 41st most international university in the world, putting it among fellow globetrotters such as the University of Queensland, University of Vienna and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

“Being included in Times Higher Education ‘World’s Most International Universities’ is proof that Bristol not only has a world-beating student experience and is at the forefront of academic excellence, but is also a destination of choice for all nationalities.”

Bristol welcomed staff and students from around the world. More than 8,000 students from 145 countries study at the University and its staff roster is just as diverse.

Times Higher Education ranked universities on their proportions of international staff and students, the number of papers co-authored with international partners and their reputations among academics from around the world.

The University’s International Office helps students apply to Bristol, travel there safely and thrive when they arrive in Bristol.

The Global Lounge, a multicultural hub that brings together the University’s many nationalities, launched in 2019 and is now based in a relaxing and welcoming space in Senate House.

Caroline Baylon, Director of International at the University of Bristol, said in a statement online: “The University is incredibly proud of its multicultural and diverse population, which we believe has real benefits to the city.

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Announcing the table, Times Higher Education said in an online statement : “Research suggests that diverse communities of students improve the teaching and learning experience, while opportunities for students to spend time abroad better prepares them to become global citizens.”

The UK ranked highly in the study, with the University of Oxford coming fifth and Cambridge and Imperial College London coming joint sixth.

However, they were pipped to the top spot by the University of Hong Kong who came first.

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What to know about CoolSculpting

Sometimes it can feel like no matter what you do, how much you exercise and how religiously you log every morsel that goes in your mouth into calorie-counting software, the body composition just does not seem to shift. Of course, if you’ve made significant lifestyle changes – and an effort to commit to them – it’s very unlikely that your journey feels completely pointless. However, what about those stubborn fat deposits that just won’t go away? Upper arms, “muffin tops”, stomach rolls…they can be a major annoyance for many of us even at or close to ideal body weight.

Of course, some people will tell you getting a liposuction will solve all your problems.

However, although highly effective when performed appropriately by an experienced surgeon, liposuction is not exactly a walk in the park. This highly invasive procedure is associated with substantial downtime, possible side effects ranging from minor to very serious, and significant costs involved due to the level of expertise and care required. Besides, not everyone is comfortable with the idea of going under a knife for purely appearance-driven reasons.

What if there was a non-surgical procedure that could melt away fat with no downtime and minimal complications…

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But what if we was to say that this safe, affordable cosmetic treatment already exists – except instead of melting fat, it freezes it?

The name is cryolipolysis, also known as CoolSculpting or “fat freezing” – and today, we’ll reveal all you need to know about this procedure, and if it’s safe after all.

What is “fat freezing”?

In a nutshell, cryolipolysis, or “fat freezing”, works by exposing fat cells in the chosen area of the body (e.g. stomach, flanks, thighs – or any other stubborn fat tissue deposits) to very low temperatures. As a result, fat cells are frozen to death – and subsequently eliminated by the body just like any other waste would. Best of all, the surrounding tissues remain intact and undamaged, unlike after liposuction which inevitably promotes scarring!

There is not much discomfort involved, either.

During your appointment, which typically lasts for 35 mins or under, the operator will apply a suction cup applicator to the treated area. Not going to lie, it feels a little unusual, and you may feel cold while the device is in operation (it’s called freezing for a reason).

However, mild discomfort related to the cooling sensation is about as bad as it gets.

No pain, no downtime!

Sometimes, multiple areas can be treated within the same appointment, but it’s not always possible. In addition, multiple sessions are often required to achieve the desired results – the exact timeline will depend on your body composition and goals. Treatment usually start from around £1600 but typically cost between £3000 and £6000 depending on how many areas and if you have treatments repeated and even though it’s cheaper compared to surgical interventions, make sure you can afford repeated treatments if need be, or hold off until you can.

Speaking of repeated procedures, don’t make appointments too close to each other unless specifically advised by your nurse specialist, as it takes a while for your lymphatic system to get rid of the dead fat cells.If you are going to need two rounds of treatments, the second round can be done four weeks after your first.

As such, you can expect to see full results at approximately 12 weeks post treatment, so wait until then to decide if you need more freezy work done. As a general guide, you can expect to lose approximately an inch per treatment – but this obviously does vary due to factors such as body part treated, your metabolism, how large your fat deposits are to start with, and so on.

Is “fat freezing” safe?

In general, most health practitioners and scientists agree that cryolipolysis is a safe and effective treatment to reduce fat deposits in most areas.

Over 5 million treatments have been performed world wide, with hundreds of studies, and providing you don't overeat and put weight on, your results will be long lasting.

To minimise the chance of unexpected results, make sure you’re the right candidate for the “fat freezing” procedure. Some of the criteria, for both men and women, include: •

Being within 6-12 kg of your ideal body weight (less is even better).

CoolSculpting is not supposed to be a dramatic, 50 kg of weight off kind of procedure. Instead, it works best and smoothest when only reasonable “polishing” of desired areas is required.

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Being generally healthy and not taking any medications that can promote uncontrolled weight gain

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Being prepared to undergo multiple procedures to achieve optimal results (those may or may not be required).

Conclusion Cryolipolysis is a safe, effective procedure that helps get rid of stubborn unwanted fat in most areas of the body, such as thighs, upper arms, abdomen, chin, flanks, and everything in between.

However, if you’re still in the early days of your health journey and carry over 15 kg of excess weight, you may need to wait a bit before committing to “fat freezing” sessions, as the results won’t be as dramatic as they could be, and you might also get unwanted lumps and bumps.

Otherwise, go for it – and you won’t ever regret getting the procedure done, as the results are truly amazing, and there is virtually no downtime. Just be sure to use a reputable company to the correct credentials.

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Focus on: Brislington West Helping to double our tree canopy cover across the city:

Jubilee-athon!

Bristol Liberal Democrats were in celebratory mood at City Hall last week as yet another Lib Dem motion received widespread support from across the chamber. Following last month’s winning motion on Bristol’s governance, in which we secured a referendum on the directly elected mayoral system, this time we tabled a motion to deal with the serious issue of tree canopy cover across the city of Bristol. We are proud that the motion received unanimous support. You can read all about it by clicking here

Can you support Jubilee Pool with their first major fundraising event? The Community Asset Transfer (CAT) is well underway but the process is likely to incur many costs and so fundraising is vital. The event is a 24-hour swimming relay at the pool on 29 and 30 January, where they’ll be attempting to collectively swim the distance between Jubilee Pool and Buckingham Palace!

Participants, fundraisers and volunteers are all needed.

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You can also watch the debate

For more details, email: savejubileepool@ hotmail.com

Focus on Brislington West We are currently delivering our latest newsletter to every household in Brislington West. We believe it is important to keep in touch with local residents on a regular basis.

Thank you so much to all our volunteers who help us with this task. If anyone would like to deliver some leaflets in their area every few months, please get in touch.

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Vote for the Friends of Brislington Brook: We were delighted to nominate the Friends of Brislington Brook (FOBB) for a parks award recently and are even more delighted that they have made it to the shortlist! The awards celebrate the volunteers in Bristol and Bath who go the extra mile for their green spaces and local communities. Please show your appreciation of all the volunteers at FOBB by giving them your vote. You have until 5pm on the 26th January to cast your vote.

The winner will be given a cash prize of £200 towards their work: Click here

Keeping in touch: We believe in keeping residents up-to-date on local issues and publish a quarterly newsletter, ‘Focus on Brislington West’, which is delivered to every household across the ward. Hundreds of local residents have also signed up for our monthly eFocus which we deliver via email.

Warning for walkers Arnos Court Park: Local residents have been in touch to warn us about the slippery, muddy conditions at the top of Arnos Court Park near the steps which lead to the connecting gate into Arnos vale Cemetery. There have been reports of several people having fallen over in the quagmire. We have written to the council to see if it is possible to put down some bark chippings as a temporary measure in order to make this popular route a little safer for users. Longer term, we are hopeful that a new path joining the steps to the pre-existing path at the bottom of the hill can be constructed this year. We’ll keep you posted.

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We write a weekly article for the community magazine, Direct Local, and regularly post updates on the Brislington community Facebook pages.

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We are delighted to see this excellent initiative back up and running again in 2022.

Their first session will be held at St. Cuthbert’s Church at the junction of Sandy Park Road and Wick Road on Saturday 22 January from 10 to 12 noon. More details on their Facebook page.

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£360,000 funding for sports facilities and open spaces improvements Sports facilities and public open spaces in South Gloucestershire will be benefitting from almost £360,000 of new facilities and improvements thanks to developer funding secured by South Gloucestershire Council.

The funding has been secured as Section 106 (S106) developer contributions from the developments at Land North of Wotton Road in Charfield and Land Adjacent to Oakfield House in Rangeworthy and the recipients are listed below: •

Charfield Junior Football Club will receive £144,041.39 to fund the construction of changing facilities at Moreton Ground, Tortworth (S106 funding is dependent on the project receiving planning consent).

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Charfield Village Hall and Playing Fields charity will receive £144,041.39 for the construction of an extension to their existing clubhouse at Charfield Memorial Hall and Playing Field, Charfield (S106 funding is dependent on the project receiving planning consent).

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Rangeworthy Parish Council will receive a total of £26,329.96 to fund the construction of a multi-use games area sports wall at Rangeworthy Recreation Ground.

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Rangeworthy Parish Council will also receive £24,484.08 to fund accessibility improvements and £17,004.01 to fund woodland enhancements at Rangeworthy Community Woodland £41,488.09 in total).

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Cabinet Member for Communities and Local Place Cllr Rachael Hunt said online: “I am delighted that South Gloucestershire Council has been able to secure this developer funding and continue our investment in supporting local sports clubs and helping to improve our public open spaces. These new facilities and improvements will enable even more people in the area to get active and access some of the open spaces and nature we have on our doorstep.

“Since 2015 our total investment in local sports facilities and public open spaces has been more than £12 million.”

South Gloucestershire Council has an ongoing programme of grant applications to enhance the quality of green spaces.

Funding has been provided by various bodies such as developers, National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), and People’s Postcode Lottery, among other external sources. The Council has successfully delivered more than £12 million of improvements to parks and open spaces over the last six years.

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Final weeks to have your say on proposed bus, cycling and walking improvements

Since the start of December Bristol residents have been considering a series of proposed improvements to the number 2 bus route, known as the A37 to the A4018, which goes from Cribbs Causeway to Stockwood via the city centre.

The proposals form part of a wider transformation by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority over the next decade to make Bristol’s transport network better for all.

The climate emergency and Bristol’s 2030 carbon neutral targets mean that radical changes are needed to the road network that will transform bus travel and encourage cycling and walking.

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Reallocation of road space for cyclists to make it easier and safer to cycle

Councillor Don Alexander, Cabinet member for Transport, said: “We’re wor king to transform Bristol’s transport network, ease congestion, reduce carbon and improve our air quality by introducing quicker and more reliable bus travel and improved walking and cycling routes.

Residents, businesses, commuters and people who travel along the number 2 bus route are being reminded to give their views on detailed designs and proposals before the consultation comes to a close towards the end of the month.

“It’s great to see so many people have already had their say on our community-informed designs, and we’re eager for even more people to get involved to make sure the proposals are right for the city.

It follows public engagement last year, where the council invited everyone to give their feedback on what improvements are needed along the A37 and A4018.

“We are particularly interested to hear your thoughts on our plans for The Triangle and Park Street, and the junction at West Town Lane and roads such as Hazelbury Road, David’s Street and Mowbray Road.

The detailed proposals for the number 2 bus route look to achieve:

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“We’re also keen for views on Park Street Avenue and Berkeley Avenue, as well as Holmes Grove, Henleaze Gardens, Lake Road and Parry’s Lane, as these roads could potentially be closed to traffic.

“Our plans don’t include pedestrianising Park Street. However, we are proposing to prevent through traffic which would then access Park Street via St George’s Road, while use by buses and HGVs would continue.”

The proposed designs can be accessed on the Travelwest website, along with further information and details of a series of drop-in information sessions continuing across the city in the north, south and central sections of the A37 and A4018.

The council is also asking for views on proposed improvements to Park Row, Perry Road, Upper Maudlin Street and Colston Street. This associated consultation seeks feedback on proposals which aim to support local businesses to stay and thrive by increasing the number of pedestrians, and manage traffic flow and reduce pollution in the area around Park Row. The online survey for this consultation can be found on the council’s consultation website.

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Tenant Selection – Part Art, Part Science.

In our business, we regularly meet landlords Pre- viewing, what types of things are we when things go wrong. This can be for many looking for? reasons but, by far the most common, are issues with tenants. Strangely, given this fact, • Kindness, consideration and politeness tenant selection often takes a back seat and (will someone speak to my team, with is either assigned to a junior member of staff the same level of respect that they would or, treated like a process requiring form filling, give to me or to my tenant manager or a cursory glance and a credit check. a person they perceive to be a decision maker) Without a doubt referencing is crucial, but we view it as only one part of the tenant selection • Rudeness (are they rude, arrogant or procedure. We look at tenant selection as part unnecessarily abrupt) science and part art, where the referencing – (right to rent checks, credit checks, • Consistency (do they contradict references) make up the Science and the themselves, or are they telling lies) interpersonal equation makes up the Art. • If it’s an HMO, will they be a good mix for Often landlords and letting agents attempt to the house (discuss this with them, it’s for speed up and short circuit the tenant their benefit as much as the rest of the selection process with the use of online forms house) and systems. Is it any wonder, in areas of high demand, where you can be dealing with • Do their needs and wants accord with the hundreds of enquiries for every vacancy. landlord’s (again this is for their benefit The problem here is that by using only forms as much as the landlord’s – make sure to and systems, you can run the risk of missing discuss any pertinent issues with them) crucial touch points. If you couple this with a cursory viewing, then this isn’t really tenant Following the above, will ensure that, by the selection at all – it’s a “first come, first served time you get to the viewing, you will have a buffet” where your property is on the menu good sense of the applicant. Also, the and your sanity is given to chance! There is applicant should have a greater sense of nothing wrong with a form, as a first stage you, and this will enable a more honest and procedure but don’t leave it there. You would relaxed atmosphere during the viewing. Allow be surprised by what kind of a “feel” you can 20-30 minutes for the appointment and relax get from an email exchange and/or a and remind yourself of the purpose of the telephone call. Couple this with a good quality meeting. viewing, where you have had 2/3 “touchpoints” beforehand, and you are leaving far less to chance!

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The purpose is not to get as many people through the door as possible, showing them the features of the property and stopping only to consider whether they appear “vaguely human” but to make a genuine assessment of whether you believe they would make a good tenant. In order to do this, consider the following – and this is where the art comes in.

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Does your "feel" for the applicant, accord with the sense you have of them, from your other “touchpoints” – is there consistency and truth so far?

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Are they courteous? If you invite them to treat the property with respect (for example, when you take your shoes off at the door) do they accept and follow suit?

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The above might seem like difficult questions to answer in a 20-30 timeslot and without the aid of a crystal ball – but here are five points to take into consideration which might help: 1. This is number one for a good reason, because over the years we have learned to rely on this one a lot. Follow you gut instinct!

Listen to your gut, especially when you meet a person for the first time, as it will give you a visceral reaction before you have a chance to think. Your gut will relay whether you are at ease with a person or not and it is your “internal truth meter.”

2. Don’t shy away from the small talk. Maybe you feel uneasy about small talk in a formal situation but relax, it can give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the applicant. Small talk helps you observe how a person behaves in normal situations. You can then use this as a benchmark to accurately Are they polite? spot any behaviour that is out of the ordinary.

If you get a baseline for how the prospective Do you like them? tenant normally acts, you will get a better feel for them as an individual and be better able to Do you consider that they would make a spot any inconsistencies. So, get them away good tenant? This might sound similar to from the “script” and “off topic” and find out the point above and, I guess that it is but, what they are really like. the subtle difference here is – will there be mutual respect and when things go wrong (as they often do) do you feel that they will stand “side by side” with you Continued next page and be understanding and cooperative or not?

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• 3. Think about their word choices. What are they really telling you? Often people will give away what they are trying to conceal by their choice of language. A classic one here is the two-word construction of “yeah-no” this can give away ambivalence, or the phrase “I try not to” indicating that they know that the correct answer to a question is "no" but that really their answer is "yes!"

4. Body language – another big one for us.

Does this match their spoken language? A classic here is a smile which doesn’t reach the eyes or a “yes” coupled with the shake of the head. Do you feel that there is a consistency with what the individual says with their words, and what they say with their body language?

5. And we’ve saved this one until last because it’s a big one – lies, and how can you tell? Here are a few signs to look for: •

Does their voice change?

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Does their body language change?

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Do their eye movements change (averting, looking down, won’t look at you – when this has previously not been an issue)

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Do they stop using the word “I” (often people who are uncomfortable telling lies, will stop referring to themselves in the first person)

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Is the content of what they are saying too elaborate or detailed? Sometimes when people lie, they rehearse a whole story beforehand. If this is the case, listen for something that sounds rehearsed.

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Do they fidget and look uncomfortable or nervous when they haven’t previously?

Getting the individual off topic (as described above), will help you establish a baseline and make better assessments about whether you feel you are hearing the truth, or not.

Take the time and the effort to get the tenant selection right, it will make a whole world of difference. A good landlord and tenant relationship, where both parties respect each other and appreciate the part that each other plays and its importance in the lettings process is a wonderful thing – when you get this right, most other aspects will fall into place, so give it the consideration and importance it deserves!

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Bristol Charities asks local people for ideas for community facilities in redeveloped Vassall Centre, Fishponds

One of Bristol's oldest charities is calling on people in Fishponds to say what facilities they'd like to see for the local community in the redeveloped Vassall Centre.

Bristol Charities is working on plans to create a balanced new neighbourhood centre for multigenerational living and working at the Centre. This will include accessible, sustainable work and meeting spaces for current and potentially new tenants, alongside new, high quality affordable housing for older people and families, as well as facilities for the wider community.

Suggestions so far include a café, nursery, spaces for meetings and events, a small library and outside space to meet and relax.

The charity is sending out letters and has set up an online survey to gather views, which will help inform their updated proposals to be shared with the community in the next few weeks. Suggestions so far include a café, nursery, spaces for meetings and events, a small library and outside space to meet and relax.

Having completed an initial round of consultation, Bristol Charities is now looking for ideas for the publicly accessible parts of the project, to maximise local people's use and enjoyment of the facilities on offer. This includes the potential community uses and activities that could be included in the new building, as well as how to make these as welcoming as possible.

The project team is also looking for ideas to commemorate and celebrate the centre's historic role and legacy within the designs, such as an exhibition or art installation.

Starting life as a hospital facility for American soldiers in 1945, the Vassall Centre later became a medical limb replacement facility and currently offers affordable, accessible workspace and conference facilities for businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations.

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Anne Anketell, chief executive officer at Bristol Charities says:

“We are really interested in finding out what community facilities would work for local people and ensure the new neighbourhood centre benefits residents in Fishponds, so we’d urge people to take part in our survey, which will only take a few minutes to complete.”

Bristol Charities is committed to retaining a high level of accessibility for which the Vassall Centre is well known and has appointed an independent accessibility consultant, Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE), to provide specialist advice on developing its plans. The team is also committed to increasing biodiversity, with new trees, planting and space for wildlife, and is appointing a landscape ecologist to help with this aspect of the proposals.

There was good engagement with the local community during the first phase of consultation, which involved meetings, presentations and an exhibition at the Vassall Centre, which will remain there and be updated as the proposals are developed. In addition to lots of positive feedback and suggestions, there were some shared concerns, particularly from adjacent neighbours, about the potential impact the proposed development might have on their properties, as well as questions as to why the existing buildings could not be retained and refurbished.

Anne Anketell explains: "The existing buildings are now more than 75 years old, offer very low levels of energy efficiency and sustainability and have reached the end of their practical lifespan. Upgrading them would be prohibitively costly and would not enable much-needed new homes for older people and families to be created in the area.

"The views of local people are very important to us. We have listened carefully to the concerns of adjacent neighbours and are taking their issues into account as we further develop our proposals. People will get another opportunity to see the revised plans and comment on them in the next round of consultation in the next few weeks before we submit a planning application."

Bristol Charities provides opportunities and support for people and communities to improve lives through grants, housing and charitable projects in Bristol. It is a UK registered charity providing a range of affordable sheltered, retirement and extra care housing facilities for older people.

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I can’t cook in a dirty kitchen, and having A to clean it up before I can even get started

1. Clean as you go.

The concept of cleaning as you go is fundamental to maintaining a clean kitchen. It means that you clean up as you’re cooking or using the kitchen. Examples of this idea in action include wiping up spills on the counter right away, putting ingredients back when you’re done with them, and washing dirty dishes while dinner is in the oven.

Here are some of the best ways to keep your kitchen in perpetual tip-top shape.

2. Do a nightly counter sweep.

Paper and other clutter tends to collect on kitchen counters. When it’s left out, it multiplies. Make sure this doesn’t happen by clearing off your counters and putting things where they belong every night as part of your “kitchen shut down” routine.

drains my energy. So the kitchen needs to stay in a basic and general state of cleanliness and order. As the hardestworking room in the house, and the place where the messiest messes are often made, this is a feat that’s best accomplished with some principles that are kept firmly in place.

3. Wash these three tools immediately after using them.

Don’t let cheese graters, strainers, or chef’s knives sit before being cleaned. Cleaning them right away means you won’t have to deal with the arduous task of scrubbing dried-on food from these tricky items.

5. Make the refrigerator clean-out a regular task.

Yes, you’ll still have to deep clean your fridge every once in a while, but if you want to maintain a clean kitchen, you’ll need to regularly check for produce that’s going bad and leftovers that need to be tossed. Tying this inventory-taking to your grocery shopping trips will remind you to do it and will also help cut down on wasted food and unnecessary spending.

4. Organise the cabinet beneath your sink.

Having your cleaning tools and products accessible is key to maintaining a pristine kitchen. You probably store a majority of them in the cabinet under your sink.

And that’s great — you just need to make sure it’s organized, so that you can easily grab what you need, when you need it.

6. Create kitchen worktop zones.

If you designate counter areas for specific tasks, you prevent all the worktops from getting dirty when you’re working in the kitchen. For instance, if you bake only in the corner where your stand mixer lives, you know you only have to wipe down that counter (and the area around the sink) when you’re done whipping up your cookies.

7. Run the dishwasher before it’s too full.

Chances are, you need to run your dishwasher more often than you think you do. If you put it off too long, and you can’t fit anything else in it, it no longer becomes useful and then dirty dishes have to sit (or get hand-washed!). Try to get in the habit of running it every night after dinner.

8. And empty it right away.

If you run the dishwasher at night, you can unload in the morning while you wait for the tea to brew. This way, you start the day with an empty dishwasher that can be loaded as dishes get dirtied.

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9. Be extremely selective about what stays out on your worktops.

Crowded spaces tend to harbor messes more easily than empty ones. Counters that are kept clear offer no place for clutter and dirty dishes to hide. This means everyone in the house might be more likely to put their stuff away.

10. “Shut down” the kitchen every night.

Essentially, this means you never go to bed with a dirty kitchen. Ever. It’s most straightforward to shut down your kitchen as you clean it up after dinner, but sometimes you may make the next day’s lunches after dinner or prepare an evening snack, so take that into account if you need to. Shutting down the kitchen means that all your daily kitchen must-do tasks are completed, including running the dishwasher and emptying the trash, for instance.

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CCTV LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND LAWS EXPLAINED FOR DOMESTIC USE More and more people are starting to invest in CCTV cameras, both for domestic use.

They help protect homes from criminal activity, as well as inadvertently recording other occurrences, such as road traffic collisions, for example.

There’s no doubting that CCTV cameras are incredibly useful and worth investing the time and money in. However, there are legalities which must be adhered to with regards to Can I install CCTV at home?

The short answer to this is yes, you have the right to protect your property and CCTV will do just that. Before buying and installing your CCTV system, ensure you have a definitive answer to the following questions: •

Why do I need CCTV?

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What do I want the CCTV cameras to record?

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Are there any other measures I can take

How do I comply with the DPA? Simply, you must follow the guidelines that have been set by the ICO. Different rules and regulations must be adhered to depending on whether you plan to use it for domestic or commercial purposes.

Domestic CCTV can be controversial, as a result, there are guidelines which must be followed: •

You must have a valid reason for installing CCTV on your premises.

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You need to know the designated areas in which the recording will take place and subsequently notify your neighbours.

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A sign must be visible, stating that surveillance is taking place.

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Ensure your camera is positioned away from your neighbours property. If this isn’t feasible, you can use privacy masking.

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If you wish to operate CCTV outside of your property boundary and do not wish to use privacy masking, you must register as a CCTV operator with the ICO.

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You’re not allowed to record conversations between members of the public.

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You cannot keep recordings for longer than necessary (31 days is standard).

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Ensure the date and time is set correctly.

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Only use collected footage for the purpose of protecting your property.

to help increase the protection of my property?

Do you need permission to install CCTV? To install CCTV on a domestic property, permission isn’t normally required. If you live in a listed building or in a conservation area, there may be some restrictions with regard to the installation of security cameras. To check, speak to your local planning authority before purchasing equipment.

Prior to the installation of CCTV on commercial premises, register with the ICO and a Privacy Impact Assessment must be conducted. Subsequently, strict guidelines must be followed.

Is CCTV covered under the Data Protection Act (DPA)?

CCTV of any kind, whether being used for domestic or commercial purposes, is included under the DPA and the ICO. It is highly recommended that anyone using CCTV must conduct a Data Privacy Impact Assessment, ensuring that you’re not reducing the privacy of data subjects.

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Top Tips for Saving Time in the Office Managing your time in the home office is difficult With a huge list of things to do and so little time, it’s not unusual to sometimes feel a little out of your depth. So, what can you do to make the most of the hours you spend sat at your desk? Well, thanks to digital

Capture all of your thoughts in one place Writing down your thoughts and ideas is all well and good, until you spill a glass of water on your notepad, or the cleaner throws your vital Post-It note in the bin. Not to mention that you’ll end up with a chaotic pile of paper on your desk.

Well, thanks to digital technology, it’s easier than ever to save time. That’s right, you can Having your to-do list, notes and saved web use the devices most of us waste hours scroll- pages in one place is a great way to get ing on to actually save time. organised, and being able to access them from wherever you are will boost your Get into a routine productivity in the long run. Starting a ‘work’ Most of us have a short list of mundane daily page in Notes on your phone is a good place tasks that need to be done while we’re in the to start, and ensuring that the page is synced office. Whether they help you get set up for to your laptop means that you won’t have to the day, are an important part of your to-do list worry too much when you leave your mobile or mean you can log out on time, they’re all at home. incredibly important when it comes to maintaining productivity.

Organisation is the key to productivity.

Finding a routine that suits you is a great way Without it, you’ll constantly be stretched, thinking about what needs to come next, to make sure that you get everything done.

Getting your daily tasks out of the way before rather than doing it. Collecting your thoughts you crack on with the bigger, more important in one place allows you to see exactly what jobs is a good idea, and setting reminders will needs doing, helping you prioritise your to-do list and get everything done. keep you on track.

Setting a reminder or blocking out some time in your calendar will help you stay on top of what’s next, making sure you get everything done.

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Track your time in the office Wasting hours on end by procrastinating is easy, but tracking your time is a good way to stay accountable. Why not set a timer up on your phone whilst you work through your to-do list? Making a note of how long you spend on different tasks throughout the day can help you stay on track and will show you whether you’re dedicating the right attention to your most important tasks.

Control the music from your desk Bringing your office to life with a little of music in the afternoons is a great way to boost morale but getting up to change a song sometimes or deciding what everyone wants to listen to can take more time out of your day than you might expect.

There are some great music streaming services that are licensed for businesses to use, and with a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi speaker, everyone in the office can add their own choice to the queue.

That way, everyone gets to hear what they want, and you don’t need to worry about time-wasting tune debates. To save even more time, some services allow you to schedule tracks in advance for certain times of the day, so you can have a motivational Monday morning playlist cued up for when you arrive at work.

Schedule your social media posts If your job includes posting on social media, here’s hoping that you already schedule all your posts in advance. If not, there are a whole hosts of tools which could save you a lot of time wasted on uploading posts throughout the week. On most platforms you can schedule Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook posts from the same place.

There is no point spending time logging onto each social media site every day and copying content from your plan to upload live. Instead, uploading your weeks’ worth of posts in advance can save you from switching between tasks every day, saving you time in the long run – especially if you’re posting regularly! Just make sure you cast your eye over them in case anything has changed which means you might want to tweak any of the posts.

Remember, getting a little help from apps and technology during your working day is not ‘cheating’; getting into the routine of using everyday tech saves time in the office and can really boost your overall productivity.

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