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This month..

6. new CEO at Penny Brohn

8. Great Western Air Ambulance 10. Walk The Lake Grounds 13. Bought a hot tub during lockdown?

14. Bristol Hotels 16. Remember Mr bristol city 18. Stuffed Cabbage Leaf 22. Puzzles/Win £100

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Mikes letter Welcome to this weeks edition of Direct Local and what a roller coater of a few days we had! Where shall we begin, lets start with the government u turn in the exam results. Isn’t is funny how once the government was put under massive pressure by the teachers and student of pretty much all the schools and colleges in the country to amend the algorithm that created so many incorrect exam results, that within a matter of days decided that all the time and money that was spent on the dam software was pointless and reverted to the teachers decision.

And rightly so as they know their students abilities better than any computer. Which leads me on to what other algorithms they have concocted over the last few month are incorrect too and here’s a thought could they have got Covid-19 all wrong too right from the start?

I’d love to here your thoughts on this whole subject and I do apologies now if I am out of order in any way. As always my contact details are on the left.

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BIG ENERGY FIRMS LOSING OUT IN ENERGY EXODUS

The Big 6 Energy suppliers have lost more than 400,000 customers since June 1st As the UK falls into recession there has been a large increase in the number of households switching away from the Big Six energy providers in order to save on their bills, according to Nailsea, Bristol-based auto-switching specialists Flipper.

“Nearly 1,000,000 people have switched energy supplier since June 1 and more than 400,000 of those moved away from the Big Six energy firms that dominate the market,” said Mark Gutteridge, CEO of auto-switching website Flipper. “This is an increase of 25% compared to the same time last year, while the number of people switching back to a large supplier has fallen by 32%”.

They saw customers numbers drop dramatically and have lost more than 8 MILLION households to the new entrants over the past 5 years. Flipper are supporting thousands of households across the UK by helping them find the best energy deal for their needs and while saving money remains the major factor, being with a supplier that offers great service or being on a green energy tariff are also important for many customers.

“A typical household can save around £330 a year by moving from a Standard tariff with a Big 6 supplier to a new deal with a really good mid-size supplier.”

Unlike other auto-switching or comparison sites Flipper is independent and takes no commission or referral fees, meaning it can “flip” its members to any energy provider based on price, customer service and value for money. Its members pay a £30 annual subscription; however, no money is payable until Flipper finds a deal saving at least £50 off the current energy bill.

“People are now seeing the impact of the increase in home energy usage since lockdown in their bills and are taking action.

And with pressure on Until 2013 the Big 6 supplied energy to 98% of all UK households but, as more suppliers entered the energy market, household budgets expected to increase in the coming months as the furlough For more information go to www.flipper. scheme ends, we expect this trend to community continue.”

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NEW CEO APPOINTED AT PENNY BROHN UK Bristol based cancer charity Penny Brohn UK has appointed Julie Worrall as their next CEO. Julie is currently the Director of Fundraising and Development at Above and Beyond, the official charity for the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust.

Julie will take up her new post in October 2020.

Stephen Rosser, Chair of Trustees at Penny Brohn UK said: “Julie’s appointment will place Penny Brohn UK in excellent hands for the future. Julie is a strong strategic leader with expertise in driving change.

“Julie has over 15 years in the charity health sector, seven of these in formal leadership roles and has served on boards for national and local charities.

Julie has a wealth of experience in programme development, income generation and developing strategic partnerships including working alongside the NHS. “We believe Julie’s appointment has the potential to be transformational as she leads Penny Brohn UK through a period of change in order to survive the impact of the coronavirus pandemic to continue to help people live well with cancer.

“Penny Brohn’s pioneering whole life approach to cancer has been helping people thrive for forty years. Our approach is proven to make a real difference to someone’s quality of life by helping them to care for their mind, body, spirit and emotions. At this time of great uncertainty for all, our support is needed more than ever. With so many cancer patients impacted and cancer services under pressure now is the time for the charity to pioneer again, to reach everyone whose lives are being doubly impacted by the pandemic.

“We are confident that under Julie’s leadership we will find ground-breaking ways to reach more people with cancer - in their home, in their community and in hospital. People need help now.

They cannot wait. By harnessing opportunities in digital technology and health we will extend our services to provide support that reaches far beyond geographical borders.”

Julie Worrall, newly-appointed CEO at Penny Brohn UK said: “I am delighted to be the next CEO of Penny Brohn UK. People need more than medicine to cope with all the ways that cancer impacts their life. I believe that everyone affected by cancer should be able to access Penny Brohn’s whole life approach. My own personal experience of cancer, and of working in the health sector, give me a unique perspective and a passion to take this organisation forward.

“Fifteen years ago, at the age of 24, I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer of the ovary. This particular type of cancer was so rare that only 15 people in the UK are diagnosed with it a year. It was a huge shock to us all. However, I was lucky. I received incredible treatment, care and compassion which I will forever be grateful for. It was a devastating experience physically and emotionally that continues to impact me to this day, however it also gave rise to so much good.

“Since then, I have dedicated my career to using my professional skills to ‘giving back’. Since my illness I have fulfilled roles at Marie Curie Cancer Care, CLIC Sargent (Young Lives vs. Cancer) and now Above & Beyond, working with the very hospitals that treated me. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to take my journey full circle and remain driven to turn my experiences into a force for good.

“I am determined that Penny Brohn will get through this difficult time and emerge stronger. I look forward very much to working with the brilliant staff team and to leading Penny Brohn UK into an exciting new phase of development and to be able to make broader and deeper sustained impact for the people we exist to support.”

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity unveil new critical care car to reach more critically ill patients Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) unveiled a new critical care car this week, which will allow them to reach more critically ill patients across the region.

The new vehicles will enable our team to negotiate tougher terrain and drive safely in challenging weather conditions to reach patients quickly and safely, particularly in rural areas.”

The charity’s emergency crew respond to those in need by critical care cars, as well as their helicopter, both carrying lifesaving medical equipment on board, including ventilators and advanced drugs that are not carried on a land ambulance.

The new model, a Skoda Kodiaq, has been modified to meet the full requirements of the air ambulance’s Specialist Paramedics and Critical Care Doctors. The vehicle has been specially converted to carry all the lifesaving medical kit that the crew bring to their patients. To convert and fully kit out a vehicle to be a critical care car costs £64,000.

GWAAC’s crew are called to the most seriously ill or injured patients across the region, and their specialist skills enable them to perform hospital level emergency care at the scene, giving the patient the best possible chance of a positive outcome.

This new car will be one of three vehicles to join GWAAC’s fleet, updating the current models that the service uses, after the charity successfully bid for a one-off Government grant from the Department of Health and Social Care last year to In 2019, they received over 2,000 call-outs to those purchase the much needed new cars. in urgent need, of which over two thirds were responded to by critical care car. The cars ensure As a charity, GWAAC received no day-to-day that the crew are always ready to respond in any funding from the Government or NHS, and relies conditions, for example when the helicopter is solely on charitable donations and grants from the unable to fly due to bad weather or maintenance, communities it serves and local organisations to or when the location of a patient has limited safe raise the £4 million needed each year to remain landing sites nearby and is easier to access by operational. road.

To find out more about GWAAC’s new critical care Air Operations Officer at GWAAC, John Wood, car, visit: www.gwaac.com/critical-care-cars said: “Having reliable, appropriate and fully equipped cars are essential for us to reach and treat patients in the most effective way.

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Walk Lake Grounds Portishead

The Walk Start on Portishead’s Esplanade and head south, going up Beach Road West. When the road bends left, turn right towards the picnic benches. Follow the gravel path in to the field and continue straight ahead, keeping to the right side. Mariners’ Pathbegins at the end of the field. Go over the wooden bridge and continue past the golf course.

You will pass Sugar Loaf beach, named after a sugar loaf-shaped rock which stood on the eastern end but collapsed during a severe storm in 1990. Go past the slipway for Portishead Yacht and Sailing Club and just past the club house, bear right to continue on the coastal path. Pass Nore Park Cottage and Black Nore Lighthouse, which was built in 1894. At the crossroads in the path continue along the coastal route. At the top of the hill you will see the former National Nautical School. It opened in 1906 as a school to train boys going into the navy, carpentry or engineering but it now houses luxury apartments. Continuing on the coastal path,you enter the Redcliff Bay area owned by the National Trust.

At a fork in the path take the left-hand route leading up to Hillside Road. Head right, past the unusual turreted house, and follow the road as it wind suphill. Keep right where it meets Pembroke Road, go past The Ship pub, and turn left onto Down Road.Turn right into Valley Road and continue onto Blackberry Lane. A sign states this is a private road but it is also a public footpath. Pass Brockley Cottage and a sign for Middle Hill Common, an area of limes to negrass land.

Continue on the foot path and when it forks, take the right-hand path.

This opens into a grassy area with wide-ranging views across Seven Acre Wood and beyond, with a bench to rest your feet. Veer down the hill, towards the houses. You will come out onto a gravel track, so turn left onto Hill Lane, then left onto the B3124, opposite the White Hart pub.The pavement runs out just after the car garage and the speed limit increases to 50mph, so take care walking on the grass verges. You will eventually come to a short row of houses on the right-hand side. The public footpath starts on the left, opposite the lay-by. Go through the wooden kissing gate and up the narrow path.Turn right at the t-junction in the path.This is the start of Old Black Rock Quarry, part of Weston Big Wood nature reserve. Take the right-hand footpath, part of the Gordano Round. The path comes to a junction but continue ahead, on the level, which leads into a field. Continue ahead and veer towards the top far corner, where trees have been cleared and a new metal kissing gate installed. Go through here and continue across the next field, towards another kissing gate.

You will come out at a playing field sogo around the equipment, through the gate and left onto Underwood Road. At the end, cross the road into Wetlands Lane, right onto St. Mary’s Road, and up a narrow alley on the left next to a stone house called The Cot Continue to the end, veer right out of The Garstons, and left onto St Peter’s Road. Go past the church and continue a head, going across to Slade Road,over the Cabstand into Battery Road,and then into Rodmoor Road. This leads back to the Lake Ground

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SEPTEMBER HOROSCOPES Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 This month could be a time for new things.

Trying to keep an open mind, and look for those opportunities that could take you forward, and bring these new changes into being. Try to be aware of others feelings, and with some people it maybe wise to tread carefully as they maybe very sensitive.

Key words. Sensitivity, flexibility and opportunities.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Some changes look very likely, some of these may bring minor difficulties. Towards the end of September, if your energy levels have been feeling a bit low you should notice a bit of an improvement especially around the 20th to the 25th as this coincides with the 25th being the full moon. if you have been trying to improve your life with food and exercise, this will bring about improvement at this time also.

Key words. Sociability and changes Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 A meeting or social gathering maybe cancelled, where it would be wise to listen carefully to what is being said. There maybe some useful information that will come to you through this situation. It does look like there could be some changes that need to be gone through, and this should be to your advantage in the long run.

Key words. Listen and changes.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 It looks like this could be a good time to do some real clearing of physical environment, and possibly within yourself. If you had a feeling that people are having a go at you lately then be assured that if you follow your intuition, you should come through this okay.

And try not to listen to negatives of gossip.

It does look very much like there could be some opportunities coming your way for something that you have been hoping to achieve.

Key words. Clearing, opportunities.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 It does look like there could be some issue that really does need sorting out at this time.

It could be something that maybe helped by discussing the situation. A problem with either someone close to you, or someone who has knowledge of your particular issue.

There is a possibility that something maybe to do with Communication. Whatever the situation is it could be a problem. You will have people around you who will help you to get through this.

Key words. Communication and support.

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Cancer June 21 - July 22 It seems as though it could be a good time now for you to follow your intuition and also to let things flow rather than worry about them. it seems as though it could be a good time now for you to follow your intuition.

Key words relationships, change and relax.

Leo July 23 - Aug 22 It looks as though you may have communication issues, try not to get involved in negative conversations or situations. It may be wise to just listen and not say much, as things could be misunderstood. There could be some obstacle or challenge; things should be better in the long run.

Key words. Communication and wisdom .

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 This could be a good time to do an overview and decide on what things you would like to achieve. It maybe that you will decide to take up a new interest, or rekindle an old one. So take time out and have some you time. Some research or study looks likely in the near future.

Key words. Decisions, reflection Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Relationships and romance are well starred at this time. If you have been thinking of changing bits of decor, or furniture, try not to make the decision on your own.

Communication is highlighted, so try and be clear in what you wish to convey to others.

Key words. Relationships and communication Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 Relationships may need a bit of attention at this time. There maybe a few things that need to be changed, and a few things sorted out. It maybe clear within yourself. Listen to your inner voice. Don’t take everything on yourself, seek advice if you need to, the important thing is to bring balance back into your life and your relationships.

Key words. Change and balance.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 If it feels like there have been a few obstacles or hold-ups, it maybe that you need to carefully look in to some situations that maybe causing them. Although it is nice to get advice from others, trust your own intuition at this time.

Key words. Trust your intuition Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 Your energy and vitality seem to be at a good level at this time. So maybe those things you have been putting off could be dealt with more easily.Someone who is close to you may seem a little overprotective. Be firm but tolerant as they mean well.

Key words. Tolerance and action.

Bought a hot tub during lockdown?

How to stop it costing you a fortune Sales of hot tubs spiked during lockdown, but users may be in for a shock when they get their next energy bill.

The way you use your hot tub can make a huge difference to the cost with some people seeing their bills soar by £100 a month, according to energy-switching site Flipper, which monitors the market for best prices for its members.

2. Use the lid when not in use The lid isn’t there just to stop stuff falling in. If you don’t put the lid on when you aren’t using the hot tub the water will rapidly cool down – especially if the British weather is being its usual unpredictable self! And reheating the water uses lots of energy (see above). So, use the cover, clip it on properly and make sure there are not gaps, every time you get out.

3.Use a protector / underlay As well as losing heat from the top surface, your hot tub can also suffer if it is placed on a cold surface. To insulate the base (and protect from damage) you could get a special hot tub base protector, or some foam tiling from a DIY store.

Mark Gutteridge, managing director of Flipper said: “Some hot tub businesses saw demand rising by 1600% during lockdown. “Many of those new owners are now getting their first energy bill following their purchase and some will be in for a big shock. How much your bill has increased depends on how you’ve set up and used your hot tub and, of course, what energy tariff you are on.”

4. Don’t (re)fill with cold water

Lay-Z-Spa, suppliers of the UK’s bestselling inflatable hot tub, estimate the average cost of running a hot tub is £40 a month based on customer feedback. But that assumes it is used for just 25 minutes, three times a week. Someone who has been jumping in every day during the hot weather could now be facing an energy bill which is a £100 a month higher than usual.

One final thing that can cause the water to cool is placing your hot tub in an exposed place, where the ambient temperature or wind will rapidly chill the water. Putting it in a sheltered position, in a corner or near a fence will help. But avoid locating it under a tree so you don’t end up with leaves in the water come autumn.

So, to make sure you continue to enjoy your spa, without worrying about your bills, here are Flipper’s top six tips: 1.Keep the heater on between uses Most of the power consumed by a hot tub is used by the heater. Keeping it switched on maintains the temperature at a toasty 36-38˚C, which actually takes much less energy than having to reheat the water from a lower temperature every time you want to get in.

The water in your hot tub needs to be changed regularly. But rather than refilling only using the cold tap, when it gets to 4/5th (80%) full connect your hose to the hot water tap. This will reduce how much heating is required to get you tub back up to temperature (and how long you’ll have to wait before you can get back in).

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6.Switch your energy tariff You should also minimise what you pay for each kWh of electricity. Switching from a Standard Variable Tariff to one of the best deals in the market will cut this cost by 25%. This would reduce the cost of running a hot tub by £10 a month - and save the average household a further £145 per year on the rest of their energy bill. The simplest way to do this is to register with Flipper at (URL link here). It’s free to sign up, you only pay a small annual membership fee of £30 when you are switched for the first time and start saving.

Visit www.flipper.co.uk for more information.

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Bristol hotels reach 30% occupancy in August Hotels in Bristol are operating at around one-third of their potential occupancy rates as they re-open following the Covid-19 lockdown.

The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA), which represents 40 establishments, says it expects them all to have re-opened by the end of the first week of September.

One of the latest to start welcoming guests back through its doors is the Bristol Hotel in Prince Street, which re-opened on Monday (August 17).

General Manager Mark Payne said: “We are thrilled to have opened our doors again; having been closed for almost four months has been devastating for our team.

“While we are aware that business levels are greatly reduced for 2020, re-opening has given everyone a great boost, and the positivity and spirit that the team has returned to work with gives me great confidence that we will continue to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a safe environment.”

He said: “Guests typically are a little apprehensive coming into the hotel, but once checked-in, they quickly become accustomed to the new procedures and processes, and feedback across the board has been that they feel safe and are glad they made the effort to travel.”

The Bristol Hotel is one of 40 establishments which belong to the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA), which says it expects all its members to be open again by the end of the first week of September.

But while hotels are delighted to be able to open again – and the feedback from guests is positive – the BHA is warning that the industry is still in crisis.

Raphael Herzog, BHA chair, said: “We are grateful to the Government for supporting us in some key ways in recent months, such as the furlough scheme for employees, which is currently due to run until October.

“We have also seen VAT reduced to five percent until the end of this year, Business rates cut for this fiscal year, and the Eat Out To Help Out scheme this month; these measures have all been a massive benefit to our businesses.

“But there are huge fears within the industry for what happens when they end, or if we get a localised lock-down, as we have seen recently in other areas, like Leicester.

“The government support will need to be extended to negate huge potential job losses across the sector.

“While most hotels have re-opened, with the others opening soon, regrettably it has not been viable for some of them to do so with the same pre-Covid staffing levels.”

He added that the restriction on gatherings to no more than 30 people has “decimated” wedding and conference bookings, which provide a vital source of income to many hotels.

However, in the longer-term, bookings for 2021 suggest they will at least match the 2019 levels, as life slowly returns to pre-Covid ways.

Mr Herzog said: “The Government needs to continue with the support they have been giving so far, so that business can have clarity and be able to make longer-term decisions, particularly around staffing.

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REMEMBER ‘MR BRISTOL CITY’ As Bristol City football fans wait to learn who their new manager might be many have been remembering Harry Dolman - whose birthday was the first week in August. He was born 123 years ago this week in Wiltshire.

Rediscovered diaries penned by the inventive businessman form the basis of a fascinating book about his remarkable life.

Harry Dolman OBE dedicated nearly 40 years of his life to the football club he loved, as director, chairman and president.

His many contributions to the club included designing the stand named after him at his beloved Ashton Gate stadium, as well as introducing (after designing them himself) the ground’s first floodlights and entry turnstiles.

Harry Dolman: The Millionaire Inventor Who Became “Mr Bristol City”, by Martin Powell and Clive Burlton, tells how he made his money through amazing inventions and how he invested it on trying to get his beloved football team to the top flight.

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Harry’s widow, Marina Dolman MBE, said: “During research for the book, I was thrilled to rediscover Harry’s hand-written notes with his version of events.

“Some were drafts for speeches he gave, others just recollections he jotted down for his own amusement and record. They make this account of his life more accurate than we could ever have imagined.”

The book describes how Harry rose from his humble rural roots in Wiltshire to a Rolls Royce-driving multi-millionaire with more than 100 patents to his name, from London Underground ticket machines to egg grading machines, a laundry marking system and a coin slot roulette wheel. He even built a Flying Flea single-seat, ultra-light, aircraft, which is now on display in the M Shed museum.

Harry, who received the OBE for services to export in 1970, when head of Brecknell, Dolman and Rogers, could design a machine that would make millions, see solutions where others saw problems, and could sketch out a football stand on the back of a cigarette packet, and see it to fruition.

But he will, perhaps, be best remembered for his long association with Bristol City FC, where he invested considerable time and plenty of cash from his own pocket in passionate pursuit of bringing top-flight football to Bristol.

In April 1976 a 1-0 win in front of more than 27,000 fans saw City secure promotion, and for the then 79-year-old Harry, the fulfilment of that dream of First Division football. Four days later, at the last game of the season, he received a standing ovation from the appreciative Ashton Gate crowd.

The book offers a revealing insight into Harry’s business acumen as well as a behind-the-scenes snapshot of the trials and tribulations of running a football club. For football fans there are amazing parallels to more recent events at the club and insight into what happens behind the scenes with players.

For more details about the book, visit www.bristolbooks.org

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Stuffed cabbage leaves

Ingredients tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 red onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, 3 sliced, 1 crushed 1 aubergine, diced 1 courgette, diced 1 red pepper, diced ½ x 25g pack flat leaf parsley, chopped 2 tsp dried thyme 400g Italian chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp drained jarred capers, plus 1 tbsp liquid from the jar 1 British savoy cabbage, 8 large outer leaves only, trimmed Basmati rice, to serve (optional)

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Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/Gas 6 2. Heat the oil in a pan, then add the onion and sliced garlic 3. Fry, covered, for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally, until softened 4. Add the aubergine, courgette, pepper and parsley, plus 1 tsp of the thyme, and cook for 1015 mins more, until the veg softens 5. Stir through half the tomatoes, season, then spoon into a bowl and leave to one side To make the sauce: 1. Put the rest of the thyme and tomatoes in the pan, with the crushed garlic, plus the capers and liquid, then bring to the boil and simmer for 5 mins, stirring from time to time 2. Meanwhile, cook the cabbage in boiling water for 1 min, to soften 3. Drain, then set aside until cool enough to handle 4. Pour the sauce into an ovenproof dish 5. Fill the cabbage leaves with the veg mixture, fold into parcels and place, seam-side down, on the sauce 6. Bake for 15 mins, then serve with the rice, if you like

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In it’s simplest form, plastering is an internal way of making your wall have a sealed finish ready for paint and a decorative finish. Rendering is a way of Strengthening and sealing the exterior walls of a house with a cement or lime based product designed to dry quickly. Even this shortened statement does not provide a complete picture of what plastering and rendering does, however, as it One of the many misconceptions people have about can be used for a variety of other purposes as well. plastering is that it is easy. This is actually far from the truth. There is much to know about how to The Multiple Purposes of Plastering plaster including what kind of plaster to use for a given surface, how thick to spread the render or While the original purpose of render was to plaster and how to make the right designs. While it is strengthen walls and to prevent weather from something almost anyone can learn how to do it its getting inside the exterior wall , it has hence grown best to consult the professionals at A and L Building into both a craft and to a degree an art form.

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