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18. The Warrior 19. Techvolution 20. Were you aware Direct Motor
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28. Movie previews 29. Word search competition 31. Whitchurch Dance School 32. International Balloon fiesta 2017 The Directory
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COUNCILLORS SURGERY By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat
Sandy Park Springfest success
On the 8th July we held the above event, which we hope will be the first of many and really see the Sandy Park Shopping area turn into a community hub, showcasing local food and other products, supporting our local shops,businesses and of course pub!
I do not believe that it would have been anywhere near as successful without the officers from the Neighbourhood partnership, it is sad therefore that under Mayor Marvin they are to be cut, let us hope that through the current consultation process he and his Labour Colleagues change their minds.
There was a brilliant turnout and alongside the Bristol makers fayre at St Cuthberts, there were stalls in the Council car park by the bridge. A local business trail and other events were arranged by the Sandy Park Road Improvement Neighbourhood Group (SPRING).
Currently, the Neighbourhood Partnerships are involved with the s106 money we get from developers to fund school, library and other local services, with the partnership's gone who will take responsibility for co-ordination of this money and will they look after local interests, I doubt it.
We wanted to see our shopping area develop along the lines of North Street,Bedminster and Church Road,Redfield where a combination of the Council, local people and businesses came together to help,support and drive improvement in their own neighbourhoods. For me this fulfils a number of objectives, ensure the shopping area survives and prospers, encouraging a wider choice of shops and other services locally, but as important bringing local people together to foster community involvement and people getting to know each.
So my message is to look at services locally that need your support and find new ways to help them. But also take part in the budget consultation and ask the Mayor to think again about cutting our libraries, lollipop patrols and of course the Neighbourhood partnerships.
On all of these this first event was a success and I look forward to us building on it to see the area consolidate and grow.
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Bedminster: Mon 7th Cats Protection Storytime 10:30 Come along for a Storytime led by Cats Protection. Mon 7th Board Game Club 4:30-6:30 Board games for 16+. Email Tom for more info: tjdurrant@hotmail.co.uk Marksbury: Road Tue 8th Cats Protection Storytime 10:30 Come along for a storytime led by Cats Protection. Thu 17th Consultation Support Session 10-1 If you need support filling in the online consultation come to this drop-in support session. Bishopsworth: Mon 31st July Drag Queen Storytime 11am All children and families welcome to come and listen to stories! Wed 2nd Owl Detective Story & Craft 12:30 Angus Management owl detective book reading and craft session with the author. Wed 9th Cats Protection Storytime 11:30 Come along for a Storytime led by Cats Protection.
Wick Road: Wed 16th Summer Special Baby Bounce 11am Come to a one-off summer special of our regular term-time baby bounce and rhyme. Knowle: Tue 8th Consultation Support Session 1-4 If you need support filling in the online consultation come to this drop-in support session. Filwood: Wed 2nd ZooLab 1:30-2:30 Booking essential, just 50p per child, call the library on 01179038581. Stockwood: Wed 2nd Owl Detective Story & Craft 10:30 Angus Management owl detective book reading and craft session with the author. Hartcliffe: Wed 2nd Owl Detective Story & Craft 2:30 Angus Management owl detective book reading and craft session with the author.
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THE WORD ON THE STREET It’s the little things that mean a lot By Eileen Means Ok so Bristol City Council is in a financial mess a) because this nasty Tory Government has cut the funding year on year, starting with the Coalition Government joined by their minions the Liberal Democrats b) due to the extra burdens left by the previous Mayor George Ferguson and c) the incompetence, some would say wilful dishonesty to Councillors and Auditors by some Senior Officers who definitely did know better. Lots and lots of savings to be made. We get that, the public of Bristol; After all, whatever the reason, wherever the blame lies, we are the ones who are paying up via our Council Tax and other ‘taxes’ like Parking fees and Penalty Charge Notices (I seem to get caught out for a LOT of these). But in the recent round of ‘Consultation proposals’ the focus seems to be on removing or cutting services that, in the grand scheme of things cost a pittance but make a major difference.
One such service are the ‘lollipop’ men and women. We all remember them from our own school days, even if we may not be currently involved with primary education for our children or grandchildren. The proposal is for those who work where there is an automatic crossing to be deleted/made redundant told “you are not wanted” WHEN THE REVERSE IS TRUE if parents/grandparents/ teachers and the children themselves are asked about it. My eldest daughter went to Hillcrest School (as it was called then) just off the main A37 Wells Road between Totterdown and Knowle. It is one of the busiest roads in Bristol with lots of huge lorries, buses, delivery vans –every type of road worthy vehicle – and probably quite a few not roadworthy! It is terrifying for young children and every parent warns them to take great care. Yet, for say, 4-8 year olds, we all know that despite warnings, young children run into roads: they see a friend, see a cat or bird, or simply forget and they are off. The extra protection offered by the ‘Lollipop’ person is vital. And they cost a pittance in terms of council finances, being largely retired people, working few hours for low pay. The Council won’t go bust employing ‘Lollipop” men and women. So please Mr Mayor and Council; keep them and keep our little ones safe on our busy roads.
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Recipes for a slimmer summer With its warmer weather, longer and lighter nights and hot holidays, there are lots of things to love about summer. Slimming World is set to make the season even better by helping slimmers to keep their weight losses on track and enjoy their slimmest summer ever. Slimming World’s Little Book of Summer is loaded with recipes that are all specially designed for both warmer weather and wonderful weight losses. Whether readers are planning a brilliant barbecue, packing the perfect picnic or looking for low-fat desserts, they’ll find the inspiration they need to enjoy every occasion and still slim in this new collection. Sarah Bryant, who runs Slimming World groups in Hengrove and Whitchurch, says: "As the weather gets warmer, we can’t hide behind our layers and baggy clothes so we want to look and feel our best. However, the summer months can be a difficult time for slimmer's because our normal routines are usually disrupted with holidays, the kids are off school and we’re busy enjoying days out, meaning it can feel harder than usual to eat healthily and fit in activity. "This book is a real life-saver, though. It’s full of delicious recipes to help slimmer's stay on track whatever they’ve got planned and show people that they don’t need to miss out on any summer fun.
Slimming World isn’t about going ‘on a diet’, it’s about discovering a new way of eating that means you can still have the foods you love and live your life. People often think that losing weight means sticking to a strict rigid plan and going without. Our plan fits in around you, rather than you having to fit your life around the plan, and unlike other weight-loss plans the focus is on all the fabulous foods you can enjoy – including BBQ and picnic favourites – instead of what you can’t have." The recipes in Slimming World’s Little Book of Summer are based on Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan, which allows slimmers to satisfy their appetite on every day foods like fruit and veg, meat, chicken, fish, pasta, rice and potatoes so there’s no need to go hungry while losing weight. The collection includes more than 60 recipes including mouth-watering meals, light bites, ice-cold desserts and drinks, plus fresh ideas for sizzling barbecues and pretty picnics. So whether readers are tucking into Surf and Turf Skewers with fresh ketchup, Rustic potato salad or Cherry cheesecake in a jar (or all three!), they’re guaranteed their tastiest – and trimmest – summer ever. The recipes are all easy enough to suit all cooking abilities and each one is accompanied by a photo of the finished article to tempt the taste buds and help inspire novice cooks. For more delicious recipes and to find out more about how you can lose weight and eat delicious food with Slimming World, visit www.slimmingworld.com or join the a local Slimming World group, which is held daily. Or contact Sarah on 07879 443888
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TUESDAY Hengrove Community Centre Fortfield Road Hengrove, BS14 9NX 9:30am Sarah: 07879 443 888
WEDNESDAY Bridge Farm Primary School East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0LL 5:30pm and 7:30pm Sarah: 07879 443 888
THURSDAY Bridge Farm Primary School East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0LL 7:30pm Chantelle: 07986 276701
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Simple Tricks To Keep You Motivated To Exercise
Set yourself some clear goals for your training. These goals should be set using the SMART principle. This means they should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and have a Time frame. An example could be I want to lose 2lbs a week.
Do the types of exercise you enjoy If exercise is more enjoyable it's more likely that you will do it. So try to find out which types of exercise you enjoy doing and which you least enjoy. For example if you love going to classes go to more classes. If you hate cardio do less of it.
Reward yourself Today I want to share with you a few simple tricks that have helped myself and my clients stay motivated to exercise.
Make working out part of your routine
The first trick to keep you motivated is to make working out part of your routine. Schedule your workouts in your calendar as an appointment.
Get an accountability buddy
When you set goals put in place a reward you get for achieving that goal. This provides you with something to work towards, and gives you extra motivation to achieve your goal. For example it could be a holiday or it could be something as simple as a meal at your fave restaurant. Turn exercising into a competition, we all have a competitive streak in us we love the feeling of winning something. A way you could make exercise competitive is to do some kind of gym challenge with your friends. For example a plank off, see who can hold a plank for the longest.
Track of success rate
Get a friend, family member, work colleague etc who has similar goals to you and train together. Training together helps massively with motivation as you can hold each other accountable to your goals & give each other that extra push when you are struggling.
Keep a record of how often you actually workout. I recommend an app called habit bull for doing this. This app allows you set yourself habits for example going to the gym 4 times a week, you then have to tick off on a calendar when you do this habit. It also reminds you do this habit. Get in touch with Robert Leat Fitness today to book your complimentary consultation. robert@rleat-fitness.com
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Martin Warrillow has an inspirational story to tell The human brain can only be worked so hard. When it's had enough, it goes haywire.
I moved into freelance journalism and quickly got an annual contract editing the quarterly magazine of British Naturism. My wife and I had been naturists since 1991 so it seemed the perfect job. I enjoyed it for three-and-a-half years. But office politics came to the fore in the autumn of 2013 and I decided not to apply for another contract. Before I could leave, the organisation decided not to renew my deal – and I was told in a two-minute phone call.
Despite being born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, I spent 23 years working on newspapers in the West Midlands, with most of them on the sports desk of a morning newspaper. I loved it, but we worked ridiculous hours, starting at 3pm and finishing between midnight and 1am. With my wife waking at 6am to commute to work, I wasn't getting a lot of 'proper' sleep. I was also eating 'on the run”. It was a recipe for disaster and in 2006-7, I started to suffer epileptic fits. It took the doctors 18 months to work out what was happening. Finally, my employer paid for a private consultation with a professor of neurology. I will never forget the day I sat in that consultant’s office and he said: "You don't know how close you've come to killing yourself. Your eating and sleeping patterns are wrecked; your body clock's shot to bits."
That took away 90 per cent of my income and over the next two weeks, I panicked. I took my brain and body to their limits and beyond. Then, while I was crossing a road on Monday December 16 2013, I collapsed without warning. I lay helpless with a bus coming towards me. I'd had a stroke. At the age of 49, my body and brain had cried 'Enough!' The stroke could have killed me. The bus should have killed me. But somehow the bus missed me and I survived the stroke. I spent a month in hospital, I was in a wheelchair for four months and on sticks for 18 months. I have memory loss and balance issues. But I'm alive.
The company quickly took me off those shifts and things calmed down. I haven't had a fit since February 2010. But at the end of 2009, my job was made redundant.
I've been retired since December 2015 because of the brain damage but I blog at www.askthewarrior.com and I do talks about stroke education as ‘The Warrior’ –emphasising the need for people to take care of their brains and bodies. I also point out that people should prepare financially for the life-changing event "which will never happen to me." Well, I'm proof that it can - if you work your brain and body too hard. If I can help one person to avoid what I've been through, I see that as creating a massive positive out of a massive negative.
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Mobile Phones in Business How often do you hear “What did we do before mobile phones?” And of course, the smart phones of today are massively powerful computers, communication devices, cameras, entertainment centres and business tools. Productivity has risen year on year principally because people can work on the move. Be that taking and receiving calls, replying to emails, or continuing drafting notes and documents held in the cloud. One thing that has not changed, however, is the perception of the mobile phone number. In the UK all mobile phone numbers from the major networks start 07. So, if the only number used by a sole trader or other business is 07…. Several hidden messages – none of them helpful are conveyed: 1. Mobile – mobile means NOT permanent or moving around or no fixed abode. To many this implies flighty or here today gone tomorrow
3. Just started – so far you haven’t organised your phone number because you’re a new start. Many people are nervous giving business to recently established businesses. Will they survive? Are they insured? Will their guarantee mean anything? Will they be around to fix it if there is a problem? By not having a landline phone number on your business card, van wrap, or sales literature you are already disadvantaging yourself against your competitors. For as little as £5* per month this problem can be overcome. It maybe you don’t think it is important. It maybe you think to have a landline number is expensive. It maybe it’s never occurred to you. Techvolution offer very straight talking business advice to new start businesses and can organise a suitable landline number and sort out that part of your business image and communication requirements. Note: Prices exclude VAT
2. Small – only small companies or “little businesses” don’t have a proper landline number. Do you want to be seen as a “little” business – it doesn’t inspire confidence
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Were you aware.. That anybody can call themselves an accountant?!! The words Dr and Lawyer are protected terms. Meaning that you actually had to pass the training to be deemed a "Dr or a Lawyer"
Not so for accountants. Anyone can call themselves an accountant! I have completed 7 years of studying, 4 years of training and I have over 20 years experience, so always check your accountants credentials. There are four chartered bodies in the UK for accountants, ask if your accountant is qualified with one of them.
And of course, if you want a reliable accountant who is a member of one of these bodies, give us a call Bristol 01179235394 Email enquiries@tsabusinessadvisors.co.uk
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Buying a used BMW
Examine the Bodywork
What comes to your mind when you think about the prestigious BMW cars? Well, it surely has to be luxury, poise accompanied with comfort. You might have thought a lot of times to buy a BMW car, but could not, as the prices are expensive. Catering to this need are many of the dealers that offer pre owned BMW cars in the UK.
As it is a used BMW UK, you need to be really careful. It is highly recommended that you check the bodywork for any signs of the dent, scratch and so on. If you spot, any wear or tear signs, stay away from the car. When talking about the bodywork of the car, it consists of a number of things such as: Panels – You are highly advised to check the wing and door panels of the car. If you are an avid fan of a car, you should know the small gaps between the panels should be of the same size. If you find the gaps are of different sizes, there is every possibility it has gone through some significant repairs.
These pre-owned cars are perfect for people who want to buy a BMW car but have a limited budget. However, as it is a pre-owned car there are certain things you need to look into before buying your favourite BMW car. Buying a used BMW car is one of the best ways to get a quality vehicle without burning a hole in your pocket. As a buyer, you should ensure you are buying the best one in good condition. There are certain tips you need to consider when buying a used or pre-owned car. Keep Your Options Open It is of paramount importance that you keep your options open when buying a BMW car. Some people go for the car that catches the eye first, only to regret later on. In order to ensure you do not follow the same steps, you are advised to inspect and examine every BMW car before signing on the dotted lines. There is every possibility the next car will have much better features and specifications than the one you are planning to buy.
Painting and finishing – It is vital that the car has the painting done consistently. BMW car has suffered significant damage if the painting is inconsistent. Apart from this, the used BMW in Mumbai should also have a clear coat finish. Test the Mileage It is of paramount importance that you test the mileage of the pre owned BMW cars in UK the BMW cars with excessive mileage are prone to breakdown. This further leads to paying hefty repair bills later on. You should also check the service records and other documents ensure the cars history are correct . Inspect the Tyres Not many buyers tend to pay attention to this aspect. It is vital you inspect the tyres of the BMW used cars in UK, whether they are in good condition. You can keep one trick in mind, ensure the tyres have good tread and are not bald. These are some vital tips you need to consider when purchasing used BMW cars in UK. Get in touch with a reliable local dealer for some great offers. Seek expert help if you have to, after all, you are the one who is paying!
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IN CINEMAS Preview by Aaron Potter
ATOMIC BLONDE If you’re not already seeing stars this Summer, get ready, as August brings with it a slew of familiar-looking faces worth getting excited for. From ass-kicking femme fatales, roguish drug smugglers, to badass gunslingers, there’s plenty of heroes to see this month at your local Cineworld.
Set within the otherworldly dimension of Mid-World where Idris Elba’s gunslinger acts as the last of his kind tasked to defend the titular tower, he’ll need all the help he can get if he’s to take down the man in black.
First up kicking us off in a big way on the 9th of August is Atomic Blonde, the super stylish tale of espionage and action, which sees Charlize Theron’s Lorraine attempt to singlehandedly end the cold war the only way she knows how – breaking bones. Directed by one half of the duo that gave us John Wick, expect amazing fight choreography, a killer soundtrack, and stunning visuals.
Like the chance to visit these Summer stars courtesy of DLM and Cineworld Bristol? Simply fill out the next page crossword.
Fast forward to 18th August where we stick with the action, but swap thriller for fantasy as we plunge into the depths of the highly anticipated movie adaptation of Stephen King’s beloved Dark Tower book series.
Bringing August to a close is Tom Cruise’s second major release this Summer American Made, the true story of TWA pilot Barry Seal, who enjoys more trouble than he bargained for when working for both the CIA and drug cartel simultaneously.
With so many stars returning to the big screen this August, can you afford not to strap into your cinema seat?
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Whitchurch Dance Studio –Summer School. Strictly Come Dancing Exam Success, Gala and Tapathon! Whitchurch Dance Studio is holding its annual Summer School for 5-13 year olds on Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th August 2017. Join us for an exciting 3 days (10.00-4.00) of Street Dance/Hip Hop, Lindy Hop, Jazz, Singing, Circus Skills, Acting/Drama, Zumba Kids, Ballet, Tap, Latin, Acro, Lyrical, choreography competition, fun and games! £26 per day, £50 for 2 days or £75 for 3 days. To book, please email, phone or pop in. Places are limited and are filling up! It has been a great year since the last Summer School. Anne Webber, Principal of Whitchurch Dance Studio was excited to welcome Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancer AJ Pritchard together with his partner Olympic Gymnast Claudia Fragapane to rehearse at the studio for the series. Everyone was so excited!
We have just returned from Gala Weekend where students from BTDA schools up and down the country get the opportunity to dance with industry professionals in a number of lectures. The weekend ended with a parade and cabaret show.
We have also had some excellent British Theatre Dance Association exam results with the studio being rated as “an excellent centre with a consistently high standard of organisation, facilities and delivery" consistently gaining 95% – 99%. Thank you to all the teachers, students and parents for their help and support.
Looking forward to more shows and events in the future. We also enjoyed taking part in The Performer’s Project Tapathon and were asked to appear on the BBC live broadcast as part of the Children In Need appeal. We are going to take part in the Tapathon again this year on Sunday 19th November 2017 to try and break a world record and to raise funds. Please let Anne know if you would like to take part.
BTDA Registered teachers, DBS checked, first aid qualified, fully insured. Whitchurch Dance Studio, 88 Hengrove Lane, BS14 9DQ. Email annewebberdance@yahoo.co.uk, 07766 755734. Anne Webber Principal - Whitchurch Dance Studio
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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Lifts Off for 2017 Bristol will once again host Europe’s largest annual ballooning event, a spectacular free weekend for the whole family from Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th August 2017. Now in its 39th year, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has long been a highlight in Britain’s event calendar, with over 100 hot air balloons taking off from Ashton Court Estate at dawn and dusk, and lighting up the sky at night with evening balloon glows. Featuring four days of colourful hot air balloon displays, hundreds of thousands of visitors gather in the rolling hills of Ashton Court Estate, on the outskirts of Bristol to watch the balloons of all shapes and sizes lift off over the city.
For those looking to witness something out of the ordinary, the Special Shapes ascent on the Thursday evening offers a great opportunity to take a peek at the special shaped balloons, which could take the form of anything from lions to Minions and even flying castles. Nightglow and Fireworks Finales Once darkness falls visitors to the event can witness the spectacular night glow, when 30 hot air balloons tether and light up in sequence to music, like giant light bulbs. The Nightglows take place on Thursday 10th August and Saturday 12th August at approximately 9.15pm. Following the performance the skies light up over Ashton Court Estate with a spectacular fireworks. For visitors planning on driving to the event, car parking will only be available in advance and runs on a tiered system, so the earlier you book the cheaper the price. To book car parking tickets please visit http:// www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk or to find out more about this year’s event follow @BristolBalloon on Instagram and Twitter, or https://www.facebook.com/ bristolinternationalballoonfiesta.
As well as the balloon ascents there is entertainment for all the family, throughout the day including aerial displays, children’s activities and entertainment, fairground rides, delicious food stalls and bars, balloon tethering and demonstrations, model aircraft displays and a local music stage. Watch amazing hot air balloon ascents up close Visit the fiesta on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings at 6am for ‘Breakfast and Balloons’ and watch the balloons take to the sky as the sun rises while enjoying a breakfast picnic. The balloons then take to the skies again in the evening mass ascents at 6pm and visitors are encouraged to arrive early to get a good viewing spot.
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UP COMING EVENTS PDSA Bristol Pet Hospital Open Day Event Date: 2nd August Description: A chance to come and see what we do here at the PDSA Hospital and raise money to help pets Venue: Bristol PetAid Hospital, 556 Bath Road, Brislington, Bristol Wild works of art at Bristol Zoo Event Date: 3rd August Description: Children’s holiday event for 8 – 12 year olds Venue: Bristol Zoo Gardens Guthrie Road Clifton Bristol Bristol Sausage and Cider Festival Event Date: 4th Aug - 5th Aug Description: Music, real cider and great local sausages. Venue: The Passenger Shed at Brunel’s Old Station Station Approach, Bristol South Gloucestershire Show 2017 Event Date: 5th Aug - 6th Aug Description: 2 days full of Fantastic Family Fun Venue: South Gloucestershire Show South Glos Showground, Westerleigh Road
Gleeful Summer School Event Date: 14th Aug - 18th Aug Description: A summer drama school with a difference. Venue: Long Ashton Community Centre, Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton YARD: Open Air Club at Motion Bristol Event Date: 26th Aug - 26th Aug Description: Yard will welcome a new era of open air clubbing in Bristol. A collaboration between some of the city’s most established dance music institutions, Yard will bring our outdoor spaces to life. Summoning that specific type of joy that comes from dancing outdoors, Yard will be split across three newly developed open air spaces – taking place in the Container Yard, Crane Yard and Lock Yard. In terms of bookings we’ll be keeping it hot and heavy with line-ups comprised of some of the most respected underground names in house and techno alongside genuinely iconic ones. Venue: 74-78 Avon St, Bristol Brisca F2 Stock Cars, Marion Bennett Trophy Event Date: 27th August Description: Brisca F2 Stock Cars, Marion Bennett Trophy, ORCi NationalMicro Bangers under 1400cc, Junior Rods Venue: Mendip Raceways Shipham Somerset
Appreciate nature with pencil and paper; Sheena Vallely Event Date: 6th August Description: At the calmest time of day, with pencil and paper in hand and when the sound of a bird or a bee or the sight of a dragonfly can be your only distraction, you will likely experience Bristol Botanic Garden at its best. Venue: University of Bristol Botanic Garden University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes Stoke Park Road Bristol ST ANNES BIG Picnic Event Date: 9th Aug - 10th Aug Description: WELCOME TO ST ANNES BIG PICNIC. JOIN US AND ALL OUR NEIGHBOURS FOR A COMMUNTIY PICNIC IN THE PARK. Venue: St Annes Park, Bristol Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2017 Event Date: 10th Aug - 13th Aug Description: Four days of free family fun… Venue: Ashton Court Estate, Bristol
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Keep the kids active outdoors this summer These days residential swing sets come with all the fixings. They have tube slides, wave slides, fireman poles, rock climbing walls, and rope ladders. Some even include trapeze bars, where your kids can pretend to be acrobats. There are also telescopes, periscopes, steering wheels, and Tic-Tac-Toe panels that you can get on your unit. Some units also have forts that little ones can hide out in and picnic tables underneath to play games on. Whether you invest in wooden swing sets or metal swing sets, your children will love playing on their own jungle gym in their back yard. It is a great way for them to stay active and use up all their extra energy this summer. It’s also a great investment, as they will be able to use it for many years to come. Some are even maintenance-free! Sand boxes are another great activity your children will love playing with this summer. They can pretend they are at the beach or the lake and make castles. Little ones can use their pails and shovels to create the perfect one. They can also bury sea shells and toys, and then have fun digging them up. Toddlers can play with their toy dump trucks in it, pretending to be construction workers.
Sand boxes are fun for all and allow children to use their imagination. Sand boxes these days come in all shapes and sizes, including hexagons, squares, and boat shapes. Some even have tents over them to protect your little ones from the sun’s rays as they play. See Saws are another great summer toy that your children will love playing on. This is especially great if you have more than one child in the family, as see saws take two people to operate. Your children will love taking turns going up and down on the wonderful toy. Some see saws even rotate, so your children will gently spin as they rise up and come down. See saws come in a variety of materials these days, including steel tubing and wood. They are designed for comfort and for safety. Most are recommended for those 3 and up, since they have to have enough leg strength to power the unit. If your child tires of playing outside, there are some great indoor activities they can take part in including coloring, drawing, reading books , or rolling out their sleeping bags in the living room and watching a movie. Whatever activity they choose they will be sure to have a blast this summer.
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We are a modern thinking, well-established firm of solicitors with a long and successful history that can be traced back to the mid-19th Century. We're not a corporate law firm and because of that we can offer you an affordable, high quality, personal service. We understand that when you need a solicitor it is likely to be during a difficult time. We aim to take the stress out of the process by offering constructive advice and answering all your questions. If you need help with a legal matter or simply want to talk to someone about your options, please contact us to see how we can help. We will talk to you at the outset about: Who will deal with your affairs How we will handle your case The cost of our legal services Our open and friendly service will take the drama out of any legal crisis by getting to the crux of a problem, determining your objectives and explaining the law in clear and simple terms; without the jargon. We will explain the process every step of the way and inform you of the likely costs and timescales so you always know where you stand. We have the expertise to answer most of your queries within the firm, but if we can't, we will refer you within our wide network of trusted contacts. At the outset, you will be given the name of the person dealing with your work and their assistants, our terms of business and the procedures for dealing with any complaint. We are not a large corporate firm and we believe that our charges are more affordable than many of our competitors, our service more personal and our style more approachable. We hope you will agree! The majority of our new clients come to us by recommendation. We pride ourselves on our good communication and approachability; the standard of service we have always set ourselves is now formulated in the following charter. We think that being a great solicitor is more than giving great advice, it's about providing great service and support, and as such we promise to:
reply to your letters and telephone calls promptly send you copies of all important correspondence provide regular progress reports see you promptly for appointments keep any funds, deeds, Wills or documents you entrust to us safe and secure return any monies to you at the end of your matter or when they are due
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