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The month of June was also chosen for LGBT Pride month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBT people have had in the Uk and world wide.
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One thing close to my heart as a dog owner is the Newfoundland Dog Dive on the 8th June in Portishead Marina and as a dad I love Fathers day on the 16th June a time to thank your dad for everything he;s done over the years. Finally I think we will all be glad when this Brexit lark is over and done with and we can get back to some normality. Are you hosting an event this year? if so please get in touch with us at info@directlocalonline.com and we will be more than happy to publicise it on our local events page in our magazine (subject to space available ) Disclaimer
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WHAT’S ON The Johnny Cash Roadshow: 50th Anniversary Show of San Quentin - The Playhouse Theatre Event Date: 4th June Description: The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family is back on top form with a brand new production for 2019. Venue: The Playhouse Theatre High Street Weston-super-Mare Somerset
Market Planning for small businesses Event Date: 6th June Description: This hands-on, interactive workshop will help you focus on the things that are going to make your marketing efforts less costly and much more effective Venue: Leigh Court Pill Road Abbots Leigh Bristol Rainbow Run Bristol 2019 Event Date: 8th June Description: Rainbow Run is the brightest 5k around, where you can walk, jog or run your way through 5k of colour explosions to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West! Venue: North Somerset Showground, Bristol
Bin Lorry Racing At Weston-super-Mare! Event Date: 15th June Description: An unusual event is taking place at Westonsuper-Mare seafront on Saturday 15 June as the town hosts the third annual National Refuse Championships! Venue: Weston Seafront Father’s Day at Noah’s Ark Event Date: 16th June Description: Free bacon bap for Dad and Giraffe feeding!* Venue: Noahs Ark Zoo Farm Clevedon Road Wraxall Bristol
Business Showcase South West 2019 Event Date: 19th June Description: The 9th Business Showcase South West is from 10am until 4pm on 19th June 2019 at Ashton Gate Stadium. Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
Weston Air Festival 2019 Event Date: 22nd June Description: Weston Air Festival will return this summer with breathtaking air displays over the stunning Seafront and Beach Lawns at Weston-superNewfoundland Dog Dive 2019 – Mare. The two day show will Make a splash for RUH patients take place over the weekend of Event Date: 8th June the Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 Description: One small splash into June Portishead Marina, one giant leap offering free entertainment for all for patients! This is your chance the family. to play a ’casualty’ and experiVenue: Weston Seafront ence an open water rescue by a Newfoundland Dog, all whilst making a real difference to patients and families cared for at the Royal United Hospitals Bath. Venue: Portishead Marina
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On Deadly Ground (1994) Curzon Cinema Clevedon Event Date: 27th June Description: “This is a vanity production parading as a social statement.” – Variety Steven Seagal battles Michael Caine in his (to date) only directorial effort to stop oil companies destroying the Alaskan ecosystem! The roughest of Alaska’s oil-rig roughnecks, Forrest Taft (Steven Seagal, also making his directorial debut) specializes in fighting oil-well fires. Yet he faces an even more incendiary battle against renegade Aegis Oil president Michael Jennings (Michael Caine). Aegis has put profits over environmental safety. And that puts Taft, a Native Alaskan activist (Joan Chen) and anyone else opposing the company on its hit list.The screening will be introduced by Timon Singh, author of Born To Be Bad. For more information: https://bristolbadfilmclub.co.uk/ on-deadly-ground/ Venue:Curzon Cinema 45-48 Old church Rd Clevedon BS21 6NN Portishead Annual Gin and Sausage festival Event Date: 6th July Description: This is the only free one day event in 2019 you need attend. We have an elevated covered stage with open mic from 1pm till 3 then into the night with live bands from 4pm. We have multiple premium Gin producers selling and serving their Gin and an equal amount of Sausage makers doing the same. This coupled with a Prosecco tent, Pimms cart, Fevertree stocks and various stalls stands and Van’s will have something for everyone. Venue: The Poacher Pub 106 High St BS20 6AJ
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June Horoscopes January Follow your intuition in this, and you will find things will be sorted quickly. You may discover you have the ability to be more resourceful with your time. If this is the case, maybe try and use the time wisely to gain some useful knowledge. Keywords. Clearing and intuition and knowledge February This month still seems to have unsolved issues. If you haven’t managed to clear and sort out things, now maybe a really good time to do so. It could be a bit of a month so stay on top of things. keywords. Sort things out to make way for clarity March You maybe your own worst enemy at this time, as you seem to be putting your own fears and anxieties in the way of achieving things. You have the ability to overcome this, and the sooner the better. If you can, try and find space and time to relax, maybe meditate, or find time to speak with someone you trust to help you with these issues, you will then find things begin to move more in the way you would like. Keywords. relax and listen to your intuition. April If there are still things holding you up, or not the way you would like them, try to sort them out now. If you can do this you will then have time to reflect and enjoy all the good things that you actually have in your life. This month will also see the likelihood of a few new opportunities, ideas, that will be likely to enter into your life around this time. Keywords. Clear things to make way for the new May Try to follow your intuition at this time, as it does seem to be a little tricky at this time. It could be a little difficult, but remember you have a great inner strength, and can overcome most things. Keywords. Challenges and intuition. June If there is a few tricky situations on at the moment, try and keep a clear mind and not to get too involved. You may have to think before you speak, and try to stay out of a difficult situation. Maybe an idea to step back, and try to view the situation in a different way. Keywords. Avoid confrontation and think July If there are some difficulties in your life at the moment, be assured that you will overcome them reasonably easily. It looks like there could be a lot of social activity for you this month. And things you have been hoping to change or achieve, looks very much likely to happen around this time. Keywords. Overcoming difficulties and intuition
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August Something you have been putting off really needs to be dealt with now. This could be a situation with the person, in which case really try and be sensitive to the person and the situation. Compromise and flexibility can be good too. At the end of the day, balance and harmony are much better than any confrontations. Keywords. Sensitivity, flexibility and balance September There seems to be a new situation coming up for you. You may be a bit anxious that you do not have the capabilities to deal with this new challenge, but you are very resilient and you may surprise yourself. Some of your attention will be very much needed for your home environment, maybe a few small changes that will make you feel more at ease. If you have some quiet time for yourself you may find this will be really helpful right now. Keywords. You time, and home October If there is a difficult situation going on for you right now, you have the willpower to sort it and be stronger for it. It may be worth stepping back and trying to see the situation from a different angle. Once you have begun to deal with this you will find new opportunities. Also be surprised at the amount of inner strength you possess. Keywords. decisions and Stronger November This month is just the right time to start sorting other things out you have been putting off. You may feel I need to have a revamp in your home, this may also involve a clearing for yourself emotionally. Should be a chance to get rid of all those paperwork issues too. Keywords clearing and cleansing December You maybe feeling a bit down with things at the moment, but it won’t be long before your usual self will be back. There could be some interesting opportunities around the corner for you, It maybe time to look at some new interests. Something important needs to be dealt with. It maybe something you’ve been avoiding, but it is better to sort it out now. Keywords. Inner strength and opportunities.
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Your Garden In June
Come June, its pretty safe to say that the risk of frost is behind us – summer is on its way and it’s time to make sure the garden is in good shape for the summer months. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the garden is bursting into life. This makes June a particularly busy month for the green-fingered among us with lots of planting, pruning, maintenance and weeding to do done. All our hard work is sure to be worth the effort though as we sit back and admire the onset of summer in our garden.
Plant of the month: Rose
The essential gardening jobs for June
Plant baskets and containers Now the risk of morning frost has passed, its time to plant up your containers, hanging baskets and planters. If you already had them growing in the greenhouse, or hardening off outside during the day, then It’s now safe to move them out to their summer position – choosing a sunny spot will ensure you get the best from them. Trim any excess growth to maintain shape and deadhead regularly to encourage flower growth. Water at least once a day or more frequently when it’s hot dry and windy. Regular feeding – once per week in the summer – will also help your plants to thrive. Mow lawns once a week The lawn will be growing fast now and will continue to do so throughout the summer, so a good weekly cut is essential to keep it looking neat and tidy. To make sure your lawn looks its best for summer, apply a spring fertiliser onto established lawns now.
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A good feed and a regular close cut will encourage extra growth making your lawn thick and lush. Don’t forget to reduce cutting frequency and raise mower blades if we have a drought.
Why should you plant them? Roses suit all kinds of gardens –they come in huge variety of colours, shapes and scents. They can be grown in beds, borders and containers and can be grown up walls, fences and trellis.
Care for your roses June is traditionally the month when roses are at their peak. You will need to keep an eye out for black spots and aphid attacks. Both of these will need treating immediately to ensure that too much damage doesn’t occur. Black spot is a serious disease for roses caused by a fungus which infects the leaves and reduces plant vigour, and should be treated at first sign of infection with a fungicide. Green fly are sapsucking creatures that can alter the growth of roses, also decreasing their vigour. Treat roses that are being attacked by aphids with an insecticide.
How should you plant them? Roses grown in containers can be planted all year round – check the label when buying though as their preferred spot and conditions will vary depending on the type. Dig a hole roughly twice the size of the root ball to a spade’s depth, dig in a good quality compost and fork in a general fertiliser.
Deadhead any faded rose blooms to encourage fresh buds to grow and apply a rose fertiliser after the first flowering.
Plant the rose to the same depth as it was in the container, firm down and water well. Apply a rose fertiliser every spring for amazing displays of colour.
Bees behaving badly It's spring, and for honey bees, that means swarm season. But if you see a swarm on your property, there's no reason to be alarmed its normal to see swarms between April and August with June being the most likely Professional Bee Keeper Carl Flay says.
Here's what you need to know about honey bees this season: Panicking around a bee (or swarm of bees) is never a good idea what your parents taught you is true: if you don't move, you won't be stung (in most cases, anyway). When a bee lands on you, there is no need to panic. Rather than attempting to sting you, the bee is likely licking the salt from your skin, as it requires that salt to produce honey. However, it can sense your fear. That means, if you begin to panic, the bee may feel threatened and retaliate as a result.
Honey bees don't sting very often Generally speaking, honey bees don't sting very often, because when they do, they leave behind the stinger, as well as part of their abdomen, and do not survive. Bees swarm when they are looking for a new home There are plenty of reasons why bees swarm, but they are all centred around the need to leave one hive in search of another home. Overcrowding, or a dislike for the queen bee, are two potential reasons why bees would choose to leave their current home so If you see a swarm, leave it alone Some people will see a swarm on their property and try to spray it with insecticide, or get rid of it in some way. Carl advises not to do this these bees are harmless and will not attack, especially when in swarming mode. Also, they will eventually go away on their own. Usually, bees will remain for four or five days in swarms. Please contact me if a swarm has settled in your garden and I will come collect and re home for free. I am based in Shirehampton but cover all of Bristol call me on: 07815414101
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Regardless of the types of movie you tend to enjoy, odds are that June will offer you more than enough reason to visit your local Cineworld. Whether you’re into mind-wiping secret agencies, talking toys, superhero epics or alternate worlds, here’s just a taste on what’s hitting the big screen. Kicking us off on the 5th June is the next (and potentially last?) entry into Fox’s X-Men franchise, Dark Phoenix, which dedicates full focus to the Jean Grey plotline we originally saw in X-Men: The Last Stand. Sophie Turner, James McAvoy and more return for this galactic clash of good vs evil.
Men in Black: International
The following Friday sees the return of everyone’s favourite alien investigation agency, with Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson teaming up for Men in Black: International. A series of alien attacks are happening around the globe, but is this part of an invasion? Next up on 21st June is Toy Story 4, which continues the adventure of Woody, Buzz and the gang, who are having to look out for Bonnie’s favourite makeshift new toy Forky. He’s on the loose in a carnival, where there’s plenty of more toys to make friends with. Lastly is Danny Boyle’s Yesterday on 28th June, a movie that asks the question: In a world without the Beatles would you write their beloved repertoire and take credit? Either way, protagonist Jack must learn that there are more important things than fame.
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