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So It looks like our holiday plans for 2020 are destroyed again thanks to the relentless global pandemic that has risen from China in December 2019.

The new 14 day quarantine that has been put in place by good old Boris has well and truly stuffed the tourist industry this year, however I can’t get my head around why the holiday companies want to get the rules relaxed? Surely peoples life’s are more important than a great sun tan and sangria on the beach aren’t they?

I say fair play to Boris’s idea as I would have locked down the UK’s borders a long time ago to stop the virus ever getting in the country. I wonder if we will ever get back to normality again to be honest.

As face masks are now mandatory in our shops and on public transport I am seeing some really creative ideas too. Last Saturday I saw a awesome smiley face and a great cats whiskers mask. However would you put your business logo all over face mask to drum up more brand awareness for your business?

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LEADING BRISTOL IVF DOCTOR PRESENTS FINDINGS AT EUROPEAN CONFERENCE Bristol IVF specialist Hajeb Kamali has presented research on his findings into different methods of fertility treatment for women with endometriosis at a major European conference.

“The paper was very well received by the audience with many questions aimed at finding out more about our work.

Research by Dr Kamali, who works for the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) was chosen for presentation at the 36th European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) conference.

“I have a particular interest in this area and have previously presented different work within this field at ESHRE. I believe the use of ICSI should be when required and in the patients best interests and work such as ours will help to reinforce the argument and promote patient centred care.”

This year’s conference was planned for Copenhagen but was switched to a virtual event, attended by top fertility specialists from around the globe.

The Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine has world class facilities and technology that treats both private and NHS patients.

Dr Kamali’s research showed that ICSI fertility treatment, where sperm is injected directly into an egg, did not improve live birth rates compared to conventional IVF in couples with endometriosis in an analysis of 10,420 treatment cycles.

BCRM is involved in innovative research and have one of the best success rates with IVF and other fertility treatments in the UK.

He said: “It was an honour and a privilege to be invited to give the presentation. I felt very proud to represent the BCRM and the work we are doing at such a global forum.

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Your Garden In August

After the heat of July, the weather usually continues to be very nice giving us time to simply enjoy our gardens and all the hard work we’ve put into them. Don’t worry too much about doing endless jobs – just remember to keep everything watered. If you are going away, you may need to enlist the help of friends and family to look after the garden. If you are at home and feeling energetic, there are still a few gardening tasks for August that will keep your gardens going longer, as well as opportunities to get a head start on next year’s garden plans.

Take herb cutting

August is the ideal month to take cuttings woody herbs such as Rosemary and Lavender.

To do this, simply take new growth that hasn’t flowered this year cut a piece 10cm long just below a leaf joint, remove the lower leaves and dip the end in a rooting hormone before planting in a gritty compost.

If you have lavender in the garden, now is also the ideal time to give it a trim. This will encourage new bushy growth in the spring and will prevent it becoming bare and woody.

Pruning and tidying

Most long flowering perennials will finish flowering this month so cut them down to the ground. Don’t forget about them though – continue to water them, as this will encourage a second flush of foliage and generally prevent the garden looking frazzled and messy. Although weeds will be growing more slowly now than in the spring it’s a good idea to continue to hoe the soil to keep them down.

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Try to do this in warm, dry conditions to ensure weed seedlings you disturb are left on the surface to dehydrate and die.

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Looking good this month….

A nice relaxing job for those hot days! Pull up a chair in a sunny spot and start planning for next Hydrangea year. Make sketches of your flower borders and vegetable plot and Why should you plant them? list what you want to plant.

Hydrangeas are popular garden shrubs with delicate heads of Take photos of your garden now flowers in shades of pink, white while it is looking its best – if you or blue. They are easy to care want to rearrange in the winter its for, fully hardy and have an old much easier to do if you have a fashioned, cottage style charm. reference point. Also think about what bulbs you want to plant for How should you plant them? that early display of spring colour Hydrangeas like moist, free – bulbs are usually available to draining soil and a partially buy from the end of August ready shaded sheltered spot. for autumn planting.

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Local Equestrian Breeder Gains Gold at British Breeding Futurity Evaluations

Sarah Hall, of Chapel House Equestrian in Axbridge earned the highly respected "Gold" status in the first week of the British Breeding/Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity Evaluations with her yearling Flynnzatanz.

The judges felt that first time breeder Sarah’s filly was a particularly attractive Dressage filly whose excellent type and harmonious conformation earned her the "Gold" status with an overall mark of 8.15.

The Futurity evaluations aim to identify British bred, young potential sport horses and ponies that are destined for careers in, dressage, eventing, show jumping, or endurance and may even find the Olympic Champions of the future. Entries are categorised by discipline with age groups for foals, yearlings, two and three-year olds.

For the first time The British Breeding/Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity Evaluations saw breeders submitting their entries in a digital format in sets of detailed videos taken on hard and soft ground that were examined by a team of international experts, including a senior veterinarian, Baileys Horse Feeds nutritionist, linear scorer and highly experienced International evaluators from the UK, Holland and Germany.

Sarah bred Flynnzatanz from her mare Zialita who she purchased as a 5-year-old dressage horse from Holland. Zialita was graded in Holland as a performance and brood mare.

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Zialita is the half-sister of the PSG/Inter I horse Fabene and brings the proven performance breeding of the Grand Prix dressage stallion Charmeur (Florencio x Jazz). The direct motherline has also produced international 1.40m showjumper Go Go Move and the stallion Zenturio who sired several successful international showjumpers.

Sarah knew she had a mare with lots of potential and was looking for a stallion with a great temperament which is one of the reasons she chose Fidertanz who is an incredibly powerful and charismatic stallion known for his exceptional rideability and outstanding movement. Fidertanz is

by Fidermark I, who was the winner of his stallion performance test, a Bunderschampion in Germany, a Grand Prix winner.

Sarah says “Flynnzantanz isn’t a big flashy mover, but she is active and correct and to have that with the right temperament is exactly what I wanted to breed”.

The evaluators felt that Flynnzatanz was an eye-catching filly with beautiful type and correct conformation and gaits, aimed at the very top of the sport with bags of charm and “look-at-me” factor.

This great result, especially for a first-time breeder, also qualifies her for pre-selection into the first ever Futurity Elite Online Auction, which will be held in September this year in cooperation with ClipMyHorse.TV. The Futurity evaluations will continue until 31st August. For more information, visit www.britishbreeding.co.uk

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Anyone for Cricket The traditional summer game of cricket will be allowed once again from Saturday (July11) and there will be celebrations in villages around Bristol, although the game will now be played under strict Covid-19 guidelines from the England Cricket Board.

Nowhere will the return of the game be more welcome than Congresbury, just south of Bristol on the A370, where this will be the 176th year of village cricket.

In their first game back a Congresbury 1st XI will entertain a Weston-super-Mare CC team at the King George V Playing Field, the following weekend they will have a return fixture in Weston.

Last May the two teams opened the season with a similar friendly and the two skippers - Justin Yau (Cong) and Chris Davidson (pictured) studied a scorebook from May 17, 1919 when in the first match after World War 1 the two teams played each other.

Local historian and author Clive Burlton said: “There is the same feel about this weekend’s game. Cricket coming back after a time of great difficulty for everyone. It is another historic step in the history of village cricket.

Clive wrote a book celebrating 175 years of village cricket, which opened up a window on life in Somerset through the Victorian and Edwardian eras to the present day.

The book, published by Congresbury Cricket Club in association with Congresbury History Group, tells much more than the story of cricket in the village over the generations.

“The more research I did, the more people I spoke to, the more I realised how the fabric of village life and the development of cricket were intertwined,” said Clive.

The book, with 112 pages, 60,000 words and 250 images draws on the archives held by both the cricket club and the history group as well as recounting the memories of villagers and players, past and present.

Clive, a club vice president, explained: “Among the many nuggets we’ve found is a photograph and an account of a 1907 men v women cricket match in the village with men batting left-handed with broomsticks!

“We also found recipes for all sorts of cakes and pies written by village ladies with known links to cricketers of the time.”

The oldest document uncovered is the scorebook from 1919. The book tells far more than the story of Congresbury CC, looking at the development of cricket in North Somerset from the middle of the 19th century with extensive use of newspaper archives since the 1850s.

175 Years of Village Cricket was designed and produced by Bristol Books and can also be obtained online at www.bristolbooks.org

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AUGUST HOROSCOPES

Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 You may need to do a little bit of reflecting and thinking about what you would like to clear within your own space. This could be on the physical level, although it feels very much like it could be more on the emotional. Clearing and releasing things can make way for new things and ideas, and opportunities to come your way. Maybe reflect on things that you may not realise that you have learnt, or maybe on things that you would like to change.

Keywords. Clearing, reflecting, and opportunities Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 It seems as though it could be a good time to slow down, take a deep breath and step back, and do an overview of things you are involved with. It maybe time for a few changes, so give yourself time to do this and work with your intuition.

Friends and family are highlighted for you at this time. Gatherings of different kinds also seem to be quite prominent, remember to use your energy wisely, as you can have a tendency to take on too much.

Keywords. Overview and use your energy wisely Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 Seems to be a few obstacles and hold-ups for you at the moment, try not to stress over them but try and re-organise stuff so that things are easier to deal with. Once you have done this, you may find other things fall into place a lot easier, and other plans come to fruition. Changes can sometimes seem a little daunting, but try and be open to them, as they can be really wonderful and bring good opportunities.

Keywords, overcome obstacles and embracing change Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Maybe you’re someone who collects things and it may have come to a point where it may be wise to go through collectibles and rearrange them or even maybe give some away. It may not just be items that you hang onto, so maybe do a little clearing and shifting on the physical as well as within yourself. Clearing things always makes space for new ideas on new things, and sometimes brings new opportunities.

Keywords. Clearing, reorganising, and changes.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Looks as though there could be some opportunities due to come your way. A lot of things have been held up, and a few ideas have had to of been on hold. Things are beginning to shift for you now so be on the lookout for new opportunities, and a renewed feeling of renewal.

Keywords. renewal and opportunities.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 Friends and activities are highlighted at this time, along with new people and or new ideas. This could well bring you some interesting changes, and may bring you some opportunities that you don’t expect.

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Leo July 23 - Aug 22 There could be some tricky situations you may have to deal with, and communication skills would be very useful at this time. Trust your intuition in this matter, and follow what feels right especially if you have one of those moments when the words seem to come to you for a brilliant idea comes to mind to resolve the problem or issue.

Keywords. Communication and intuition Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 Your social scene is beginning to improve, as is those of people you are close to. Try not to be overprotective, and also if possible bring your sensitivity to the fore, this may be something you don’t often do, but sometimes flexibility and sensitivity can be strong attributes.

Keywords. Protection, sensitivity and flexibility Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Things are finally beginning to shift for you in many areas. You may feel that some things have been neglected and need to be sorted, if this is the case now could be a good time to do so. Don’t give yourself a hard time, you are not someone who has to do everything or do it all in one go, give yourself some space, and take your time remember flexibility can be useful, and don’t take too much on if you can help it.

Keywords. Sort things out and be flexible.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 It maybe you have one of those moments where something becomes a strong realisation, it may be something that has been eluding you for awhile.

Whatever this is it’s something positive, which could mean looking after yourself a bit more than you have been. Sometimes we neglect small things like giving ourselves some you time.

Keywords .changes and opportunities Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 It is very likely that things have been feeling a bit stagnant at the moment, with our present circumstances that’s not really surprising, but it seems as though things are beginning to feel that they are moving again for you. Communication is highlighted at this time, try and be as clear and concise as you can so as to avoid misunderstandings.

Keywords. Communication and clarity.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 There seems to have been a few complicated issues around you at the moment, try and sort them as quickly as you can as there could be opportunities coming your way that you may not see. Try not to get stressed or worried and anxious, try and do things that keep you calm and remember laughter is a great tension reliever. Without disregarding others, make sure you do a few things for yourself That you enjoy. keywords. Opportunities, and look after yourself.

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This is one of the most popular routes in Bristol for cyclists and walkers alike. It was originally a railway in the 1960s, before Sustrans converted it into a cycle path between 1979 and 1986. In the process, it became the first of Sustrans’ many cycleways.

Beginning at Queen Square, you ride directly south to the wharf, crossing the small Prince Street bridge before taking a right and cutting through Museum Street to meet the River Avon.

The Bristol and Bath Railway Path is a point-topoint route and can be ridden in either direction.

You can set off in Bristol on the corner of Trinity Street and St. Philips Road, or in Bath from the old railway bridge before Windsor Bridge Road. The riverside path continues into the centre of Bath, so why not carry on and explore this beautiful town if you have the time?

You won’t have to contend with any cars on this route either. It’s entirely traffic-free and lined with lush greenery, so you’ll feel nestled into the countryside. There are some interesting features along the way as well, namely the Staple Hill tunnel and the traditional Bitton train station serving refreshments, cakes and sandwiches.

Distance: 13.9 miles Elevation: 266m

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From here, you ride along the River Avon’s banks as it winds down the striking Avon Gorge, past Leigh Woods and underneath the towering Clifton Suspension Bridge. The dirt path is smooth and the sharpest hill is only a 30m incline over 1.5 miles on the approach to Ham Green, so this ride is well suited to cruising.

At the halfway point, you’ll arrive at the quaint boating village of Pill. Here, you can stop for lunch or a quick coffee before pressing onto Portishead.

The last quarter of the journey hops back onto the road, but you’ll still ride along tree-lined lanes between farmland for the most part. Once you reach Portishead, you can continue northwest and finally rest at the shoreline overlooking Wales across the Bristol Channel.

Distance: 11.2 miles Elevation: 329m

Bristol Docks Loop Some might argue that Bristol is best experienced by bicycle – and it’s hard to disagree after watching this documentary from Böikzmöind, a Bristol fixie bike community.

The Bristol Docks Loop consists of nearly three-quarters traffic-free paths, which is quite a feat for a city centre cycle route. At 3 miles, it’s perfect for taking things easy and soaking up the city’s atmosphere.

You can glide down the banks of the Avon and cut across town to see all it has to offer in no time compared to walking or using public transport. There’s something more romantic about it too.

Starting at Bristol Cathedral, you’ll pass the Bristol central library and then join the path at the wharf for views of the docks and the SS Great Britain.

Pass the docks and you’ll join the River Avon and the Chocolate Path will guide you back into town.

Central Bristol is full of pubs and cafes if you fancy a pit stop before finishing off the ride

Distance: 3 miles Elevation: 57m

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5 eggs 350g light brown soft sugar 400g self raising flour 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp mixed spice 175g parsnips, grated 200g carrots, grated Zest of 1 orange 75g walnuts, chopped For the frosting: 200g light soft cheese 120g unsalted butter 500g icing sugar For the toping: 1 carrot, grated 1/2 tsp caster sugar Zest of 1 orange 4 walnuts, chopped

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Memoriam A.H.H. completed 1849 after the death onto the pathway. of the poet Tennyson’s friend Hallam.

Situated in Clevedon, Somerset, this 9-hectare coastal site includes Church Hill and Wain’s Hill. It comprises limestone grassland, scrub and secondary woodland, supporting a rich diversity of wildlife and offering delightful walks with stunning views over the Bristol Channel. Poets’ Walk was designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 1993.

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The site is managed by North Somerset Council assisted by volunteers from the Friends of Poets’ Walk. The plateau grassland is tractor mown in late summer while the steeper, more wildflower-rich slopes are mechanically trimmed or scythed.

The formal paths of Poets’ Walk (celebrating the poets Coleridge and Tennyson among others) were constructed in 1929, and the circular path around Church Hill dates from 1923. Running across the southern face of Church Hill is the original path to St Andrew’s Parish Church.

4 The ramparts of the Iron Age hill fort – scrub has recently been cleared by volunteers who now maintain the grassland by annual scything.

4 The ramparts of 4the The ramparts Iron Age hill fortof Park in the Salthouse Fields carpark or by the road at the West End. – scrub the Ironhas Agerecently hill fort 1 The Lookout (recently rebuilt) – originally built ca been cleared by 1835 for the sugar merchant Conrad Finzel and – scrub has recently now popularly known as the Sugar Lookout. volunteers who now been cleared by maintain the grassland volunteers who now by annual scything.

Wain’s Hill is the site of an Iron Age hill fort and is a Scheduled Monument.

maintain the grassland War II shelter – now gated, popularly by5.World annual scything. known as the Pill Box.

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Situated in Clevedon, Somerset, this 9-hectare co site includes Church Hill and Wain’s Hill. It comp limestone grassland, scrub and secondary woodla supporting a rich diversity of wildlife and offering delightful walks with stunning views over the Bris Channel. Poets’ Walk was designated as a Local N Reserve in 1993.

The challenges of social distancing without sight: Shelagh’s story As lockdown begins to ease, many blind and partially sighted people are faced with difficult challenges as social distancing becomes the norm.

Shelagh explains how social distancing measures are affecting her as a partially sighted person over the age of seventy.

“I do not register if someone is there unless they are making a noise or until they are about two metres away so avoiding them as I am moving is a problem. I use a metre-long white symbol cane.

It is confusing and scary enough to lose sight, tough to have to learn a whole new set of skills to adjust to a blurry world so yet another demand to adjust to social distancing is an irritating but essential task.

Even with a little sight, shop signs are often difficult to spot, are not obvious or clear enough. I am at times forced to stand and say, ‘excuse me I cannot see and need some help here to find my way’. I am often really pleased with how kind folk can be. Do not be afraid to shout for assistance if a shop lay out is too difficult to see.”

Shelagh is working with the Bristol Sight Loss Council (SLC), to produce social distancing guidance for service providers and blind and partially sighted people.

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AWARD NOMINATION FOR BRISTOL PR AGENCY One of Bristol’s longest-established public relations agencies has been nominated for an industry award for a campaign to raise awareness of the mis-selling of pensions to Port Talbot Steel workers.

Empica, is a finalist in the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) Dare Awards, for the work carried out alongside its client, Bristol-based law firm Clarke Willmott.

The awards strive to seek out and reward the very best PR and communications professionals across the UK and the winner will be decided by a panel of judges and announced at a regional award ceremony in September.

Empica Managing Director, Martin Powell, said: “Often PR is portrayed as something frivolous and unimportant. This campaign demonstrates what the industry is really about as it alerted many steelworkers to an issue and led to it being talked about in Westminster. Millions of pounds were put back into the pockets of hard-working people.”

Philippa Hann, Partner and Managing Director at Clarke Willmott, said: “Empica supports us with all our communications but it is fantastic to have this campaign recognised as we knew that it was a hard to reach group.

“Our work is still going on to support the steelworkers and ensure as many of those as possible who lost out on pensions get the message. We understand that around 8,000 people transferred out into private pensions instead of opting for a final salary scheme. The Financial Conduct Authority has identified that the majority of these should not have transferred and many millions of pounds are likely to be due in compensation.

“The award nomination helps us to continue to highlight the issue.”

The Empica campaign has been named as a finalist Empica, based at Wraxall Hill, Bristol, has a history dating back 30 years of providing high quality in the Integrated Campaign of the Year category in communications support and advice to many of the the South West region. region’s best known firms. For more information visit www.empica.com

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