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April edition Community News

6. Save our pool 8. Local library times 10. Lets keep Bristol at the top Business to Business

11 Why use a virtual assistant 12. Young entrepreneurs Health & Lifestyle

14. Sliming World 16. Bristol City Community Trust 18. Brislingtons growing stronghold Direct Motor

22 Top safety rating 25.Driving with a mobile phone 26.Check your wheel alignment Movies & Entertainment

28. Fast and Furious 8 review 29. Word search competition 31. Local stuff going on in April 32. April’s movie list The Directory

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COUNCILLORS SURGERY

By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat

SAVE OUR POOL! Jubilee Pool has been a feature on the South Bristol Landscape for over 80 years and in that time it has survived a lot. There have been previous attempts at closing the Pool and many thought with the new Hengrove Pool being built that would see the end of this much loved community resource.

But the Last Liberal Democrat Council in Bristol felt that the City needed a variety of swimming venues and it was refurbished and saved for the future.

Sadly, instead of celebrating its eighth year in existence it is again having to fend off the threat of closure from a Labour Council and its Mayor. A campaign has been launched to save the Pool and an action day recently attracted 150 local people, the BBC and Bristol Evening Post amongst others.

When our local Library was threatened with closure

by George Ferguson we saw Labour Councillors holding the banner and the megaphone and marching, but they did not even turn up to support this action day and have been silent in our community over these cuts.

It has been noticed that they say one thing in opposition and a different thing if they get power.

An online petition has been set up under: www.savejubileepool. weebly.com and I am pleased to report that the other local petitions have already over 3500 signatures. Well done to all concerned for this show of support for our pool. The Operator of the Jubilee Pool are a company called Parkwood and they are on record as saying that they may be able to operate the pool without any Council subsidy anyway. You would have thought that Labour would have checked with them first before announcing their intention to close our local Pool? But such is the incompetence of Mayor Marvin and his Labour Cabinet.

Now that we have over 3500 signatures we can demand a debate at Full Council to discuss the Pool. We are therefore keen to get to that debate in the Council Chamber so as to ask Labour to change their minds. We all know there are a lot of Labour cuts on the way with our local parks, pools and Libraries in the firing line. But we are determined to fight this threat to both our pool and the Library as otherwise the Brislington area will have nothing in the way of local services at all. So please sign the petition and if you can join the campaign to fight to save Jubilee Pool. Visit their Facebook page:www.facebook.com/savejubilee.

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Statistically, the beginning of the year is the busiest time for people speaking to their lawyers about divorce. If you’re currently feeling the chill of a winter break-up, don’t forget to change your will.

A lot of people assume that a will is automatically invalidated in the case of divorce. If you don’t change your will when you split, legally it still holds, although your ex-spouse will be treated as though he or she died on the day the decree absolute was granted.

This means that if you’d left everything to your spouse you’re effectively dying intestate, with no beneficiary, and all the problems associated with that come into force for the ones you leave behind. If you had named beneficiaries as well as your spouse included in the will, their share of your estate will increase proportionally.

If you’d named your ex-spouse as the sole executor or trustee of your will, this could cause chaos when you die as a new executor will have to be found and this process can cost a small fortune in solicitors’ and court fees. in some cases, even though you’ve split, you may want your ex to be a trustee to safeguard the children’s interests, for example, and look after any trusts in their name.

Unless you write a new will and specifically state that wish, your ex might be barred from any involvement.

It is complicated and for people struggling with the breakdown of a relationship, re-writing a will is often the last thing on their mind. It’s very important though.

“Amending your will is a fairly quick, simple and inexpensive process. The impact of not doing so could have serious, financial and emotional, consequences for those left behind” said Fidel Beauhill from Legally secure Ltd. When you do write your new will, remember to state clearly that it revokes any previous wills and codicils and to safely dispose of your old one – your solicitor or will writer will talk you through this.

Legally Secure have been helping people write wills in Bristol for many years and appreciate that often the circumstances that require a new will to be written are tough. To discuss making an appointment call 0117 322 6322 or log on to www.legallysecure.co.uk. Do remember that spring, bringing with it brighter days, is on its way.

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THE WORD ON THE STREET Let’s Keep Bristol at the Top

By Eileen Means The Sunday Times has announced, presumably after a great deal of research, that Bristol is the best place to live in the UK. This is great for Bristol and great for the tourism and hospitality industry. It has also been announced that it is the best place to spend a weekend. The stag and hen parties who throng the city centre every weekend didn’t need telling – they clearly have such a good time here.

Bristol is also in the top 10 cities of the world.

So, terrific for visitors, but a lot of locals were quick to get on social media like Facebook and Twitter to burst the bubble. The first and most strongly felt issue was the rising cost of accommodation, largely blamed on Londoners resettling here and “gentrification” of previously run down areas like St Pauls or dear old ‘Bemmy’ - Bedminster. Whether trying to buy or to rent, Bristol’s housing market is rising faster than London.

The second issue is getting around the city, either by car or public transport. As reported on this page previously, getting around this city is a nightmare and getting worse in terms of gridlock during more and more times of the day. But perhaps this is where an influx of Londoners can help us locally get back on track. Londoners are used to an efficient transport system, with good, very regular bus and train services. Oyster cards have simplified access on and off, reduced delays and speeded up routes for years now. Transport for London have invested in fuel efficient, low polluting buses, not at all like the smelly passed-down diesel buses that we Bristolians have to put up with.

It is no coincidence that traffic pollution in Bristol has shot up over recent years; it is also no coincidence that the Metro Mayor candidates for the election on 4th May are all saying that they will introduce cleaner air. A quick way would be to introduce a clean air zone in our city centre, banning lorries and buses that pollute so heavily – but I’ll believe this when I see it!

Of course, we keep being told that MetroBus will sort out our public transport, but do you think it will keep Bristol at the top of the list? Unless these two key city problems are addressed by the ‘Powers that Be’ Bristol is likely to lose its crown.

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Why Use A Virtual Assistant?

2017. What is it going to bring? Economic uncertainty? In 2018 the pension auto-enrolment scheme will be implemented. The same year there will be a change from annual to quarterly tax returns. More pressure that your business does not need. But there is a solution. Now is time for your business to outsource your administration to a virtual assistant (V.A.) rather than recruiting a new member of staff.

So why outsource? It really is this simple.

You do not need to pay a pension, sick pay, holiday pay or any benefits that a company may offer employees. You do not need to worry about tax and national insurance as this is the responsibility of the V.A. A V.A. can work as little or as many hours as required. You are in control of what you want them to do for you. There are no overheads and being virtual means we do not take up your office space.

What can a virtual assistant do to help you?

Firstly, a business needs to look at what is causing them to stagnate or not cope with the workloads.

Are those invoices and expenses being done by your other halves in their spare time in the evening? Are you lacking a social media presence? Do you run your business with lots of spreadsheets? Is your bookkeeping behind schedule? Is your customer aftersales follow up letting you down? A V.A. can help with all of this.

V.A’s can just be your P.A. or your business strategist.

By leaving a V.A. to look after your office administration, your business can focus on what you do best, meaning you become more successful and efficient.

Be it engineering, plumbing, architectural, therapist, florist or photographer, a V.A. can help your business.

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Young entrepreneurs

Young Enterprise Area Final Heats at Bristol Cathedral Young Enterprise is the UK’s largest finance and enterprise education charity and has been running for over 50 years supporting over 4 million young people in that time.

We are always keen to work with new businesses or individuals, there are so many ways you can get involved in sharing your knowledge and expertise with the workforce of the future.

Participating in Young Enterprise programmes provides young people with an opportunity to understand, develop and apply employability competencies. It also offers employers the opportunity to emphasise the importance of these competencies to both their businesses and ultimately, the careers of those taking part in Young Enterprise.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Caroline Tarbuck, Young Enterprise Manager West of England – caroline.tarbuck@y-e.org.uk

In the West of England we engage with education and business to offer young people the best opportunity to develop their soft skills, explore their own creativity and empower them to make the best career choices.

Our flagship Company Programme offers young people the chance to start up their own business or service over an academic year supported by a Business Mentor mostly as an extra-curricular activity. Joanna Hill, ex Business Adviser from Bishop Fleming Accountants, now on the West of England YE Board ‘I really enjoyed seeing the difference that is made to young people, especially their confidence to speak to and present to their peers in the real business community. It teaches them about life in the real world- including the hardships and the reality of a real life deadlines and decision making’

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Seasons Businesses can be seasonal. This can be for many reasons and have a significant effect on orders and consequently the operation of the business. If it is not planned for it can cause significant stress on cash flow, staff and service quality.

The risks can be divided into two distinct areas:  

Income Cost

Income can be affected by the ability to take orders, receive payments, despatch the goods or provide the service, and general administration.

Whilst any business wants to “make hay while the sun shines”, it is unlikely a smaller business can afford the slack in the system so people are waiting for things to happen.

Costs include having people on the books all the time or trying to plan for temporary workers to be available at the right time. Stock holding with those associated costs can also make a difference.

The good news is that the use of very affordable business software as well as through outsourcing certain functions, many of the administrative type costs can be bought on an as and when basis. This may be for overflow work or to deal with certain tasks all the time.

Telesales, answering the phones, taking orders, first line service calls, bookkeeping, credit control, collection or returns calls, service quality surveys, sending out literature, helplines, out of hours’ assistance, general administration and setting up workable processes can all be outsourced when required. This means the business can focus on working on, distributing and delivering the product or service – the essential activities which generate the income, and probably why the business was formed in the first place.

Techvolution are experts in outsourcing and can guide businesses in many areas. If Techvolution do not offer the service themselves, they probably know someone who can help.

Web: www.techvolution.co.uk Tel: 0333 200 4660 Article by Miles Kiching

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Slimming experts in South Bristol are celebrating a successful year after helping thousands of people lose weight.

Now they have launched a campaign to recruit more people with a passion for helping others for the “best work in the world” with special Slimming World careers Opportunity Events held monthly.

Sarah, who manages a team of 9 Consultants who run 22 Slimming World groups in South Bristol, says: “We’re going through a period of steady growth. In 47 years, millions of people have changed their lives with Slimming World’s brilliant combination of a hunger-busting eating plan, increased activity and weekly group support.

“Now, with obesity at an all-time high – two out of three adults in the UK are overweight or obese – and government predictions say that 80% of men and 70% of women will be overweight or obese in the next decade – the demand for our unique warm and friendly approach has never been greater.

“At Slimming World we have the best eating plan in the world where members can, and do, lose weight without ever having to go hungry,” says Sarah. “We have the best understanding of the psychology of slimming and we choose Consultants for their empathy, warmth and understanding. We have the best training in the business too. Every Consultant who comes on board goes through an in-depth training programme and is awarded diplomas in nutrition and the psychology of weight management, as well as successfully running their own slimming business.”

Slimming World is looking for people who have lost weight themselves with the organisation, people who can share their own weight-loss success to build a fabulous career. There are also vacancies for experienced managers to help co-ordinate the work in the area and ensure that our unique support is available in every community.

Sarah adds: “Every Slimming World group helps members achieve long-term success through healthy lifestyle changes. Food Optimising is a unique and healthy eating plan which satisfies the biggest of appetites. It encourages people to fill up on unlimited amounts of satisfying foods such as meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, eggs, pasta and much more, and to enjoy meals with the whole family. Meals like curry and rice, lasagne, Sunday roasts and even fish and chips. Members love the fact that they aren’t restricted.

“Just as importantly, we provide support 52 weeks of the year and our members know from the minute they first walk through the door, often when their self-esteem is at its lowest, that they will never be judged, that their details are completely confidential and that they are with people who understand them – because we’ve all been Slimming World members ourselves,” says Sarah.

Slimming World Consultants are all former members. The role is part-time, with the potential to earn £100-£400 a week for working 10-20 flexible hours as a self-employed franchisee. In-depth training is offered with a well-respected and recognised brand that has been established for more than 47 years, and all consultants get the benefit of excellent support from more than 300 head office staff based in Alfreton, Derbyshire.

Anyone looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, development and flexibility around family life could find that opening a Slimming World groups could offer the perfect solution.

For more information please contact Sarah on 07878 44388.

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MONDAY St Peters Church Hall School Room, Church Road, Bishopsworth BS13 8JR 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tina: 07841 974 661

WEDNESDAY The Sartan Club Queens Road Bishopsworth BS13 8LF 9.30am, 11.30am, 5:30pm & 7:30pm

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THURSDAY

Hengrove Community Centre Fortfield Road Hengrove, BS14 9NX 9:30am Sarah: 07879 443 888

Christ The Servant Stockwood Road Stockwood BS14 8SP 5pm and 7pm Vicky: 07999 617 075

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THURSDAY

Hengrove Community Centre Fortfield Road Hengrove, BS14 9NX 5:30pm and 7:30pm Emma: 07976 230 391

Bridge Farm Primary School East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0LL 7:30pm Chantelle: 07986 276701

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Bridge Farm Primary School East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0LL 5:30pm and 7:30pm Sarah: 07879 443 888

The Sartan Club Queens Road Bishopsworth BS13 8LF 9.30am, Vicky: 07999 617 075

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STUDY IN A PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ENVIRONMENT Bristol City Community Trust will host an education open evening at Ashton Gate on Monday, May 8th (7pm) in preparation for the 2017/18 academic year.

Through its continual growth in strength and capacity, the Trust now has the appropriate sport structure to enable learners to develop life skills, maximise career choices and opportunities through carefully designed qualifications, no matter what their academic or practical level.

Such a structure sees the Trust attract and accept a variety of students on to any of the following six courses, which range from post-16 to degree level. 

Level 2 Diploma in Football in Community Settings

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Boys BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Futsal Pathway)

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Girls BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Futsal Pathway)

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LTA BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Tennis)

Foundation Degree in Community Football Coaching and Development BA (Hons) Sports Business and Entrepreneurship The open evening starts at 7pm and will include a welcome talk from the head of education Chris Stenner, followed by a detailed presentation on each of the above courses.

Prospective students will also get the opportunity to talk to the sport lecturers on a one-to-one basis, asking any questions they may have.

With the Trust achieving a 100 per cent pass rate in previous years, it is now recognised as being one of the strongest education providers in the South West.

All of the courses will be delivered at Ashton Gate inside purpose-built classrooms and each programme provides students with a fantastic opportunity to kick-start their career in the sports industry.

Students who complete the courses have a variety of possible exit routes, with the most common being university, job opportunities within Bristol City Football Club or Bristol City Community Trust, American scholarships and apprenticeships.

The Trust’s open evenings always prove popular, so reserve your place as soon as possible by calling 0117 963 0636 or email Emily.Cleaves@bcfc.co.uk.

For a full description on the available courses, visit www.bristolcitycommunitytrust.org.uk.

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Many of you will have driven through Brislington, and know the long row of shops, starting from Murco petrol station, running adjacent to the White Hart, which is now the Bristol school of performing arts.

This is what is known as Brislington Village, and the faces of these shops have changed routinely over the years, most here today and gone tomorrow, some call it a neglected area, others say it’s a business dead end.

But three businesses have stood the test of time.

The longest standing, is Nicola Sutton florist, who has stood longer than all, has now reached retirement, which leaves the two gyms, one women only, and the other traditionally men.

But these two gyms have also changed owners, and as Nicola Sutton exits, the crown is handed to the next in line, Perry Hicks, creator and CEO of Sarafan Sports, which after 6 years occupies both The Armoury gym, and now Miles Fitter woman.

So what do we know about Perry Hicks?

There are some articles available on him, and a certain pattern quickly forms, he nearly made The BBC’s Apprentice TV series in 2014.

He stood for local council 2015, missing out by just 18 votes, and was one of the first candidates for the Bristol Entrepreneurial Spark programme 2016.

One article had even labelled him “plucky” - having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.

The pattern as it seems, is that despite somewhat out of the main focus, he kept trying, there are of course his achievements, there are some impressive images of him as a sports model, interviewed by an online health magazine, ran against the train up Mount Snowdon to raise money for Brislington Scouts, and now owner of two well established gyms, the impression, is that he creates positive change.

But It’s the “keep trying” that earns him attention, the 36 year old has the signs that he will not be kept out of the main focus for long, as he now starts to make progress, he could be, with much felt hope in the local area, be a catalyst to ignite some life back into Brislington as a whole.

If he could achieve this, making Brislington a better area, could we one day see in him someone qualified enough to be an effective Mayor?

Hope may fall to us yet, but only time will tell

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Top Safety Rating for the New Toyota C-HR The new Toyota C-HR crossover has achieved a top five-star rating in benchmark testing by the independent safety organisation Euro NCAP. The stringent assessment rated the quality of the protection provided for driver, adult and child occupants in the event of an accident as excellent, and the performance of C-HR’s active safety features as very good.

Euro NCAP’s report commended the C-HR for its performance in frontal offset crash testing, where the model achieved maximum points in both the side barrier and the more severe side pole impact.

The performance reflects the fundamental strength of the car’s Toyota New Global Architecture-based platform and body, which make good use of strategic reinforcements and high-strength steels to absorb and channel impact forces away from the cabin.

In line with Toyota’s commitment to making advanced safety equipment widely available, all versions of C-HR are equipped as standard with Toyota Safety Sense. This suite of active safety systems includes a Pre-Collision System with pedestrian recognition, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with steering control, Automatic High Beam and Road Sign Assist.

The Pre-Collision System scored maximum points when tested at low, urban traffic speeds, and collisions were avoided at all test speeds. The level of protection from Toyota Safety Sense was also shown to be good at motorway speed, and when approaching a slower-moving car, a collision was avoided at all test speeds. The pedestrian recognition function also proved its effectiveness, with an impact avoided at all low test speeds; at higher speeds impacts were avoided or mitigated.

Karl Schlicht, Toyota Motor Europe Executive Vice President for Sales, said: “These very good safety results, particularly in active safety, show that the Toyota C-HR has much more to offer than an outstanding style. Our aim was to make C-HR dynamically fun and safe to drive.

“Safety is and will remain very important in our product development. Toyota Safety Sense is a major step towards safer cars and it is now rolled-out to our entire line-up, including being made standard on the new 2017 Yaris.”

C-HR achieved an excellent 95 per cent score for overall adult occupant protection; 77 per cent for child occupants; 76 per cent for pedestrian protection performance; and 78 per cent for safety assist performance.

Visit your local dealer Motorline Toyota South, 832 Bath Rd, Bristol BS4 5LQ, www.motorline.co.uk

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“Thousands of drivers are caught each year by police after using their mobile phones at the wheel, with distracted drivers causing hundreds of fatal accidents on Britain’s roads” Despite several high-profile campaigns and the government hiking up the fine if you are caught, some motorists persist in texting and calling while behind the wheel.

But actually even touching your phone while driving is against the law, whether to check a message or use GPS..

Can you use a mobile phone while driving?

It has been illegal to touch a mobile phone – even with a hands free set – while driving since 2003.

This includes using a mobile to follow a map, read a text or check social media. The law applies even if you are stopped at traffic lights or queuing in traffic as your engine is still running.

You can only use a handheld phone if you are safely parked or need to call 999 or 112 in an emergency and it is unsafe or impractical to stop.

You can use hands-free phones – as long as you don’t press any buttons – sat navs and two-way radios when you’re driving or riding. But if the police think you’re distracted and not in control of your vehicle you could still get stopped and penalised.

If you're caught using a mobile while driving, how many points do you get on your licence?

Previously, drivers caught on their phones received three penalty points.

But new government legislation has seen the amount doubled to six points.

As new drivers only start with six points for their first two years on the road, a conviction will mean your licence being revoked - meaning you have to retake both your theory and practical test.

Previously, motorists in some police force areas could avoid points by taking a remedial driving course.

But ministers believed it wasn't tough enough so the new regulations now mean those caught using a mobile phone for the first time will automatically receive penalty points.

If you use a mobile while driving what can happen?

Department for Transport figures show that a driver impaired or distracted by their phone was a contributory factor in 492 accidents in Britain in 2014.

More than 200 people have been killed by drivers distracted by their devices in the last 10 years.

The law also applies to those riding a motorcycle.

Do you have to pay a fine for using a mobile while driving?

The fixed penalty used to be £30 but in 2007 it was raised to £60.

This was raised again in 2013 to £100 and new legislation has now seen it double to £200.

Your case could also go to court and you could be disqualified from driving or riding and get a maximum fine of £1,000.

When do the new rules come into force?

Drivers of buses or goods vehicles could get a maximum fine of £2,500.

So if you want to keep using your vehicle and avoid a £200 fine, program your sat nav before you set off and wait to reply to that text message until you're safely parked.

The new laws came into effect on March 1 2017.

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Why You Always Check Your Car Wheel Alignment?

Wheel or tyre alignment is a term used to define the angles of your car’s wheel. In wheel alignment, it is made sure that your vehicle’s wheels are at correct angles; they should not only be perpendicular to the ground but should also be parallel to each other.

The car gets misaligned due to the minor accidents, holes, bad or poor roads, etc. that one get confront with while driving. Three things that matter the most or taken into consideration while wheel alignment i.e. caster, toe and camber.

Camber is the angle which is viewed from above, and it should neither be inward nor outward. Toe will show the same adjustment of angles but from the above, just like we see our feet from above.

And the third component is caster which is the side view of the tyres. Therefore the tyres should be well adjusted from above, front and sides, which can only be made done by the automotive technicians. We recommend you not to make your vehicle’s wheel your enemies and get their alignment checked after every 4000 miles or if you are facing any of the below-mentioned symptoms:

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If you feel like your car is taking or pulling you to one side, it can be left or right but not centre!

If you encounter with unusual tread pattern on the tyres due to excessive wear and tear.

If you are facing any vibration when you are driving.

Ignoring these signs can certainly lead to further disturbances in the vehicle which may charge you much more than a wheel alignment .

So a pair of new tyres will cost a lot more than getting old tyres adjusted the time to time. You should get your wheel alignment done by the certified or licensed experts. They will make your wheels aligned through computerised ways with specialised equipment designed only for aligning the wheels.

You will enjoy a comfort ride with full safety, and your vehicle's tyres will enjoy their long life and less reduction. Your car, as well as your wallet will be happy later on

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IN CINEMAS Review by Aaron Potter

FAST & FURIOUS 8 Just when you thought it wasn’t possible for any more cast members to join the ever-growing Fast & Furious line up, Dom and family are set to race back onto cinema screens this April helmed by new director F. Gary Gray who takes over the wheel in the franchise’s eighth instalment. Expect faster cars, even crazier stunts, and plenty more exotic locales to drive across as the fate of the furious family is set to experience its greatest challenge yet – betrayal.

The Fast & Furious movies aren’t known for sticking to the laws of gravity, and thankfully this April’s Fast & Furious 8 isn’t looking to change that, all thanks to femme fatale baddie Charlize Theron who provokes the team to undertake another globetrotting tyre-squealing adventure.

Throw in the need to team up with previous villain Jason Statham, and it’s safe to say that bonds will be broken.

In honour of Fast & Furious once again getting ready to start its engines, Cineworld Bristol and Direct Local Magazine are teaming up by letting Fast fans wheelie recapture your sense of adventure with a white-water rafting experience.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply head over to facebook.com/directlocal for details.

Once you’ve done that, feel free take to the track and experience the action on the big screen at Cineworld Bristol in Hengrove from April 12th, especially if you feel the need, the need for speed.

And visit soundcloud.com/ThePictureBlock for plenty of spoiler-filled Fast & Furious podcast discussion if you like listening movies as well as watching them.

Until next time, on your marks, get set, FAMILY!

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Welcome to our monthly word search.

Cineworld Bristol are giving away 2 tickets to any movie you like.

Draw will take place on the 20th April with the traditional names in a hat and one lucky winner will get 2 tickets to Cineworld Bristol Hengrove

All you need to do is complete the word search above and either scan and email it to us with your details at: info@directlocalonline.com.

Tickets will be sent by post to your address

Or cut out the word search add your name and address Telephone or email and send it to us at:

March’s Winner!

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People must be 16 years or over to enter the Competition. Unless parents consent in writing

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UP COMING EVENTS Saltcellar Folk Club Event Date: 01 April Description: Guest spot: Si Barron. A welcome return of one of our favourite performers. Floor spots welcome. Admission £5 Venue: Totterdown Baptist Church. Wells Rd. Bristol Nearly Unplugged Event Date: 01 April Description: An Art on the Hill Community Event Art on the Hill is The Windmill Hill and Victoria Park Arts Trail Venue: Windmill Hill Community Centre, Vivian St, Windmill Hill, Bristol Victorian Spiritualism Through a Steampunk Lens display Event Date: 02 April Description: As part of the Life, Death (and the Rest) event Bristol Steampunk Museum will be displaying its fantasy gadgets and curiosities in the atmospheric setting of the Anglican Chapel at Arnos Vale cemetery.

Venue: Arnos Vale Cemetery Bath Road Funderworld 2017 Event Date: 06-23 April Description: The greatest mobile themepark is back!

Venue: Durdham Down, The Downs, Stoke Road, Perfect Pastry Event Date: 08 April Description: Our pastry workshop is ideal for those new to making pastry or those who want to perfect the pastry that they already make.

Venue: Little Kitchen Cookery School Diesel Gala Event Date: 08-09 April Description: See a variety of diesel locomotives hauling passenger and freight trains Venue: Avon Valley Steam Railway Bitton Railway Station Bath Road Bitton Easter Holiday Activities at Brunel’s SS Great Britain Event Date: 08-23 April Description: Head to Brunel’s SS Great Britain this Easter and enjoy plenty of family-fun activities.

Venue: Brunels SS Great Britain Great Western Dockyard Bristol Harbourside Bristol

VR World Congress 2017 Event Date: 11-13 April Description: A 2000 capacity, three-day event taking place across multiple venues around Bristol’s beautiful harbourside. #VRWC17 is the top place to connect with VR’s most important buyers, sellers and consumers.

Venue: At-Bristol Science Centre, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, United Kingdom Easter Egg Trail Event Date: 14 April Description: Join our Easter Egg Trail and see if you can find them all!

Venue: Avon Valley Steam Railway Bitton Railway Station Bath Road Bitton Bread Masterclass Event Date: 15 April Description: We will take you through the ingredients, the skills and techniques, as well as the basic science behind the craft of bread making, all in a half day workshop Venue: Little Kitchen Cookery School Brisca F2 Stock Cars World Championship Qualifier Event Date: 16 April Description: Gerry Dommett Memorial Trophy Hot Rods CWS Mears Trophy, Bangers(Rookies) Venue: Mendip Raceways Shipham Somerset Outdoor Event - Country/Festival Theme at The Walnut Tree Event Date: 22 April Description: Bottle Bar, Music, Dancing, Food Stalls, Bucking Bronco, Lots to keep you entertained!

Venue: The Walnut Tree Winterstoke Road Bristol Gluten Free Food Fair Event Date: 22 April Description: A gluten-free food fair will take place at Bristol’s City Hall on Saturday 22 April 2017 from 11am-3pm. £3 admission Venue: Bristol City Hall, College Green, Bristol Open Day - Horseworld Event Date: 29 April Description: This Open Day is a great opportunity to see what goes on at HorseWorld’s Welfare Department and talk to the grooms and trainers who rescue, nurse back to health, train and then find suitable homes for these wonderful animals.

Venue: HorseWorld Staunton Lane Whitchurch Bristol

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Looking good for longer and guaranteed for 25 years Virtually maintenance free and designed to withstand harsh climates, Colourfence not only holds its colour for over 25 years it acts as a solid barrier, even against wind gusts of 130mph. The only maintenance your fence will require is an occasional wash down with water to keep it looking as good as new – so you never need to pick up that paintbrush again!

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30th April to first of May This is a time of great celebration, when the old tradition of dancing around the maypole, was performed and is a fertility rite.

It is the representation of the joining of the God and Goddess, and the energies of life, and joy, and of course that summer is really not far away, although sometimes with the weather it is difficult to believe.

The old tradition was that after the celebration and dancing, couples would spend the night together in the woods, and this was known as the green wood marriages.

Often the couples would stay together for a year and a day, and the marriage was known as a hand fasting. And after a year and a day together they could decide to remain together or parts amicably, or have a hand fast that would bind them together for the rest of their lives.

During a Hand fast, that couples hands are bound together, and this is where the expression tying the knot comes from.

However you celebrate this time of year, enjoy and appreciate that the Sun is certainly on its way and the wheel of the year is turning yet again.

With many blessings to everyone, may the light of love and peace sign within your being and on your homes.

Blessings Marie.

Just to let everyone know, I am relaunching my business under the name Mystical You. 30th April to first of May

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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.

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What you up to this Easter?

As usual, we’ll be blowing Bristol Blue Glass Baubles all through the Bank Holiday weekend, with Easter Sunday being our only day off.

Entry is FREE to watch the glassmakers at work and you might like to take a piece of Bristol home with you, by blowing your very own Bristol Blue Glass Bauble for only £20.

Check out our website for Easter opening times, or give us a call and we’ll book you in.

Bristol Blue Glass News!

We’ve only gone and done it! Bristol Blue Glass are Bristol Life Awards 2017 Finalists. Keep a look out for news of us picking up the winner’s award, everything crossed.

“Everyone's blowing Bristol Blue Glass this Easter”

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