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4. Eat like James Bond 6. Social care plans 8. Whats on this month 10. The Astronomical Seasons 14. Pumpkin soup 16. Pumpkin and dark chocolate cake 18. The rights you didn’t know cyclists have 20. Simple ways to stop your pets destroying 24. Jessie May 29. 10 tips for better sleep 30. Your garden in October 32. This months movies 36. Horoscopes Disclaimer The opinions expressed in Direct Local do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, publisher or their agents. Whilst every reasonable care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information included within this publication, the publisher takes no responsibility for errors or omissions in Direct Local.

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Eat and Drink Like James Bond While he's busy chasing villains and saving the world, James Bond is a thoroughly British chap. He loves his food and drink.

Food of any description doesn't figure very highly in the Bond movies, there is quite a bit more detail about dining in Ian Fleming's 007 book series. In fact, entire paragraphs are devoted to describing Bond's meals.

He has eclectic tastes and is often eating in far-flung places but closer to home, he savors his favorite foods.

If you want to eat like James Bond than look at these British foods, from breakfast to dinner to cocktails.

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A James Bond Breakfast In From Russia With Love, Fleming writes, “Breakfast was Bond’s favorite meal of the day.” At breakfast, Mr. Bond loves eggs, preferably scrambled, with bacon or s ausages.

He enjoys marmalade or strawberry jam on his toast, but this quintessential Brit prefers strong, black coffee to tea. Throughout the 007 series, there are several references to Bond eating eggs, both at breakfast as well as for a late-night snack.

James Bond Likes His Meat

Shaken, Not Stirred

James Bond is a meat-eater. He has a fondness for beef, lamb, and game. In “Goldfinger” he is seen enjoying a curry, and in “From Russia With Love,” a Doner Kebab.

At lunch and dinner, he has been known to enjoy roast grouse and pink Champagne, asparagus and hollandaise sauce, steak and French fries, or cold roast beef with potato salad.

Fans associate 007 with the shaken martini, but James Bond actually enjoys other types of liquor as well. Bollinger Champagne is a recurring favorite, and a black velvet (Guinness and sparkling wine) was enjoyed in one of the films. In Casino Royale, Fleming offers the recipe for The Vesper, a martini including Gordon’s gin, vodka, Kina Lillet, and a lemon peel for garnish.

Bond is not averse to seafood as he often eats dressed crab for lunch (as in “Diamonds are Forever”) and delves into grilled sole every once in a while.

Mentioned in three books is the popular whiskey cocktail the old-fashioned, which was most often a double. And when enjoying a drink al fresco, Bond usually orders an Americano, oftentimes with Perrier, as “expensive soda water is the cheapest way to improve a poor drink.”

It is British food when he is at home, but when traveling, 007 will enjoy the local food available to him. Perhaps it is langouste (spiny lobster) in France, or Italy’s tagliatele verdi, or the U.S.’s famous stone crabs with melted butter.

Favorite James Bond Restaurants Scott’s of Mayfair (originally on Coventry Street) was a favorite of Ian Fleming’s and has been featured in Bond films. Scott’s is a famous London restaurant and specialises in seafood. The movies even place 007 at the same table Fleming preferred.

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What does Boris Johnson’s social care plans mean for you

The prime minister has announced controversial reforms to England's social care system which will mean a national insurance rise across the UK. Boris Johnson has announced tax hikes for millions of people to fund social care and the NHS – and the move has not proved popular.

The prime minister announced the national insurance rise in parliament on Tuesday, but Labour leader Keir Starmer has ruled out backing the hike, and so too have members of the prime minister’s own party.

Here’s everything we know so far.

So, what’s happening?

Boris Johnson announced an overhaul of the social care system in England to MPs on Tuesday. It follows the £5.4bn cash injection announced on Monday to tackle the NHS backlogs caused by Covid, which will be spread out over the next six months.

The PM wants to raise £36bn through increased national insurance contributions, rising by 1.25 percentage points as a health and social care levy. It’s a decision that goes against his manifesto “guarantee” and has angered members of his own party.

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Meetings to discuss the plans apparently took place between the PM, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid over the weekend, and Downing Street confirmed on Tuesday morning that the Cabinet had approved the proposals.

The proposals, to take effect in April 2022, will include a cap of around £86,000 on how much a person will pay, but might not include accommodation costs for those in residential care homes.

Johnson also announced that people with assets worth less than £20,000 will not have to pay for their social care, while those with assets worth between £20,000 and £100,000 could qualify for some means-tested financial support.

Cash raised will be focused on the NHS, the prime minister said, but highlighted the need to integrate health care and social care.

“You can’t fix the Covid backlogs without giving the NHS the money it needs, and you can’t fix the NHS without fixing social care,” he said.

“You can’t fix social care without removing the fear of losing everything to pay for social care, and you can’t fix health and social care without long-term reform.”

What’s the problem?

Unlike the rate of income tax, which rises once you earn £50,000, national insurance falls at the same point. That means increasing it will have a proportionally smaller impact on the highest earners.

It is not currently paid by pensioners, but the plans involve a new system which requires pensioners who are in work to start paying the health and social care levy from April 2023, a year after the tax hike will first be introduced. It is at this point national insurance payments and the levy will start appearing separately on pay slips.

Some critics warned the proposals will mean young, low-paid workers paying for the care for wealthy elderly people. But it is important to note an estimated 2.1 million people above state pension age are already living in poverty, and young people with long-term health problems and disabilities are also cared for through the system.

The national insurance hike means an extra £100 a year to be paid by aound two million households on low incomes who receive universal credit or working tax credit, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) said.

The extra cost “adds insult to injury” for families facing a “historic” reduction in their benefit payments when the government cuts universal credit by £1,040 a year on October 6, said Peter Matejic, deputy director of evidence and impact for JRF. “With inflation rising, the cost of living going up and an energy price rise coming in October, many struggling families are wondering how on earth they will be expected to make ends meet from next month,” he added.

The social care reforms will only apply to England, but everyone across the UK will be hit by the national insurance rise. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will get an extra £2.2bn for health and social care, Johnson told MPs. The 2019 Conservative manifesto promised a “long-term solution” to issues in the social care system. But it also said: “We promise not to raise the rates of income tax, national insurance or VAT. “This is a tax guarantee that will protect the incomes of hard-working families across the next parliament.”

How much will it cost me?

The 1.25 percentage point increase in national insurance payments will take it from 12 per cent to 13.25 per cent for low to average earners. People on higher incomes pay less national insurance, meaning their payments would rise from 2 per cent to 3.25 per cent.

Someone earning £20,000 per year currently pays £1,251 annually in national insurance payments. The proposals would add £130 to their bill each year.

This rises to an extra £505 for people on salaries of £50,000, making their annual national insurance payments £5,356.

Are there any alternatives?

Opposition MPs and trade unions want the government to tax the rich more before asking lower earners to contribute more from their pay packets.

The Trades Union Congress called for a rise in capital gains tax – a fee paid on the profit someone makes from selling assets worth £6,000 or more, such as property – which the organisation said could raise £17bn per year for social care and go some way to funding a £10 per hour minimum wage for staff.

The prime minister said capital gains tax raises less in total than this new levy will raise, adding that the highest earning 14 per cent of people will pay around half of what is raised through the tax increase.

Lisa Nandy, Labour’s shadow foreign secretary, told Sky News the party was open to a so-called wealth tax to plug the gap in social care funding.

Increasing tax paid by millionaires by one per cent would raise £260bn within five years, according to the London School of Economics.

Removing the upper earnings limit on national insurance contributions – meaning the wealthiest 15 per cent of tax payers contribute more – could raise £11.1bn for the NHS, the New Economics Foundation said.

But what do you think should happen to reform our social care industry? After all we all pay taxes throughout our working lies, so shouldn’t we all get the benefits. Rather than pointing the finger at the wealthy or the poor.

Why can’t the government step up this time?

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Whats on this month around Bristol Pumpkin Festival

Christmas Card Making Family Workshop

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A lovely family workshop to design your own, unique Christmas cards. Yes it’s early BUT you have the option of having the cards printed into lovely, professional packs with your child’s design. You can even order the design on a mug or notebook! And even better you can use pretty much any collage material to embellish your designs. The session will be open from 11am to 12pm and the slots are 30mins long. We will allocate you either a 11am or 11.30am slot after you book.

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Spanish Tasting Evening

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Date: Tuesday 26th October

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Venue: Aztec W, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 Venue: Redgrave Theatre, Percival Rd, Clifton, 4TS Bristol BS8 3LE Enjoy an evening hosted by our chefs preparing your food, including an arrival drink and five-course tasting menu.

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Meteorological Versus Astronomical Seasons You may have noticed that meteorologists and climatologists define seasons differently from “regular” or astronomical spring, summer, fall, and winter. So, why do meteorological and astronomical seasons begin and end on different dates? In short, it’s because the astronomical seasons are based on the position of Earth in relation to the sun, whereas the meteorological seasons are based on the annual temperature cycle.

These variations in season length and season start would make it very difficult to consistently compare climatological statistics for a particular season from one year to the next. Thus, the meteorological seasons were born.

The Meteorological Seasons Meteorologists and climatologists break the seasons down into groupings of three months based on the annual temperature cycle as The Astronomical Seasons well as our calendar. We generally think of People have used observable periodic natural winter as the coldest time of the year and phenomena to mark time for thousands of summer as the warmest time of the year, with years. The natural rotation of Earth around spring and fall being the transition seasons, the sun forms the basis for the astronomical and that is what the meteorological seasons calendar, in which we define seasons with two are based on. Meteorological spring in the solstices and two equinoxes. Earth’s tilt and Northern Hemisphere includes March, April, the sun’s alignment over the equator deterand May; meteorological summer includes mine both the solstices and equinoxes.

June, July, and August; meteorological fall includes September, October, and November; The equinoxes mark the times when the sun and meteorological winter includes December, passes directly above the equator. In the January, and February.

Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice falls on or around June 21, the winter solstice Meteorologists and climatologists break the seasons down into groupings of three months on or around December 22, the vernal or based on the annual temperature cycle as spring equinox on or around March 21, and well as our calendar the autumnal equinox on or around September 22. These seasons are reversed but begin Meteorological observing and forecasting led on the same dates in the Southern Hemito the creation of these seasons, and they are sphere. more closely tied to our monthly civil calendar than the astronomical seasons are. The Because Earth actually travels around the sun length of the meteorological seasons is also in 365.24 days, an extra day is needed every more consistent, ranging from 90 days for fourth year, creating what we know as Leap winter of a non-leap year to 92 days for spring Year. This also causes the exact date of the and summer. By following the civil calendar solstices and equinoxes to vary. Additionally, and having less variation in season length the elliptical shape of Earth’s orbit around the and season start, it becomes much easier to sun causes the lengths of the astronomical calculate seasonal statistics from the monthly seasons to vary between 89 and 93 days. statistics, both of which are very useful for agriculture, commerce, and a variety of other purposes.

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Home Improvement tips

Laminate Flooring In Five Steps!

Laminate is attractive for a few reasons. It is just a good tight floor that requires minimal maintenance. Laminate flooring is normally durable and in comparison with other types of flooring not costly. If you're following theses steps carefully, it is possible to setup any flooring straight away on your own. A fairly nice activity job for two individuals to undertake.

What do I need?

- Laminate - Underfloor + joining tape - Skirtings - Mitre Saw / Jig Saw - Tapeline - Hammer - Spacers - Pencil - Square Step 1 Prepare everything you have obtained for the project to start out. The ground where one must place the laminate ought to be completely flat and free of dirt and dust.

Step 2 Then you may start with the actual sub floor.

This is basically the sound, humidity and heat insulation. There are numerous types of flooring on the market. Make sure when choosing your sub floor to select the one that fits your floor the best. When rolling out the sub floor. Simply place the underlay along with joining tape together.

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Step 3 Now you can begin at one corner, between the walls and the laminate place spacers an 8mm apart around the room between the wall and the laminate. This help the laminate to expand against the wall in hot and cold climates. First, place a whole sheet of flooring. After that you can work the room. Hold the plank in a angle of about forty-five degrees and tap the boards together using a rubber hammer and off cut of laminate to ensure you don’t ruin the tung or grove of the next board. I recommend using a dremel tool to cut out spaces under skirting that is surrounding doors to get a seamless finish if your leaving the original skirting in place Step 4 When the laminate is completed , you may start the skirting to hide the 8mm. You can find a variety of skirting for sale at places like B and Q. The simplest to use is the bull nosed variety. This can be a good choice seeing as there are absolutely no fancy edges to cut. Cut the skirting boards inside a corner with a miter saw at forty-five degrees. This way you will get good, tight edges.

Step 5 Your floor is ready! Thoroughly clean the surface with a lightweight. Wet cloth. Not too wet, because laminate are not able to endure that. Be careful while positioning the furniture.

Putting them on laminate (specially with the cheaper ones) can quickly get them scratched.

The best you can do is ensure the bottom part of the legs is properly flat.

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Pumpkin soup

Save those pumpkin innards for this great recipe!

Ingredients

Method Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/Gas 4

1 onion, finely chopped 1 British pumpkin, flesh chopped, seeds reserved 1 1/2 tbsp Co-op olive oil

Fry the onion and pumpkin in 1 tbsp of the oil over a low heat for 10 mins Add the garlic, thyme and fennel seeds, then cook on a medium heat for 5 more mins Pour in the milk, bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 mins, 1/2-covered, until the pumpkin is tender

1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Meanwhile, remove any flesh from the pumpkin seeds, rinse and toss with the remaining oil

1/2 tsp Fennel seeds, crushed 450ml Skimmed milk

Roast on a baking tray for 10 mins, until golden

2 tbsp reduced fat crème fraîche

Blend the soup until smooth, then serve with a dollop of crème fraîche and a scattering of the seeds Vegetarian

Gluten Free Feeds 2 Ready 40 Mins

Each serving contains Energy 19% 14 1262kj 303kcal

Fat Med 29% 22.2g

Saturates High 51% 8.9g

Sugar Low 10% 2g

Salt Low 14% 0.97g

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Pumpkin & dark chocolate cheesecake

Ingredients

Vegetarian

80g Unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 500g Pumpkin, peeledand cut into 1cm chunks (prepared weight) 2 x 200g packs chocolate chip cookies, broken into chunks 3 tsp ground cinnamon 750g Soft cheese 200g Caster sugar 6 large Range eggs, lightly beaten 40g 70% cocoa dark chocolate, roughly chopped

Method Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Grease, then line the sides and base of a 23cm springform tin Put the pumpkin on a lined baking tray, sprinkle with water and cover tightly with foil. Bake in the oven for 45-50 mins, until very soft.

Drain off any liquid, then whizz with a hand blender until smooth. Leave to cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 170°C/fan 150°C/gas 3 16

Meanwhile, whizz the cookies and 1 tsp of the cinnamon into fine crumbs Mix in the melted butter, tip into the lined tin and press into an even layer with the back of a spoon. Chill in the fridge Once the pumpkin purée has cooled, weigh out 400g, draining off any water that has risen to the top, then combine with the soft cheese, sugar, egg and remaining cinnamon. Reserve 100g of the mixture, then pour the rest over the chilled cheesecake base and level off Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water, then mix with the remaining 100g pumpkin batter.

Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a 2mm circular nozzle Starting in the middle, pipe concentric circles on top of the cheesecake, spaced 1-2cm apart. Next, working from the middle to the outside edge, use a cocktail stick to bleed the lines together every 2-3cm to create a cobweb pattern Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour 30 mins — it should have a gentle wobble in the centre.

Turn the oven off but leave the cheesecake inside, with the door ajar, to cool fully, then chill overnight before serving

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The rights you didn’t know cyclists have!

Cycling can be a great way to travel. On the one hand the environmental and health benefits are beyond dispute, while on the other, we’ve all be terrorised by Lycra-clad couriers hurtling through the streets of just about every major city with equal disregard for pedestrians, motorists and the law alike…

But while the jury might be out on whether they’re angels or sinners, the law gives them a number of rights in the UK, some of which might come as a bit of a surprise!

Are cyclists allowed on footpaths?

While cycling on a pavement at the side of a road is forbidden in England, Scotland and Wales, cycling on a bridleway is perfectly legal, although cyclists are advised to give way to pedestrians and horse riders as a matter of courtesy.

Incidentally, there is no exemption in law that allows children to cycle on the pavement in England and Wales, although they may be immune from prosecution by virtue of being under the age of criminal responsibility.

Bicycle bell law There is no legal requirement for a bicycle to be fitted with a bell; giving a warning by calling out is sufficient.

At one point bikes had to be fitted with a bell at the point of sale, but cyclists could walk out the shop and remove the bell, if they so wished; now a cyclist only need fit a bell if they want to, rather than because of any legal obligation.

However, the Highway Code does advise consideration of other road users, in particular blind and partially-sighted pedestrians; although the cyclist calling out a warning as their bicycle approaches may be enough, fitting and using a bell may be the more socially responsible course of action.

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The only equipment that a bicycle must legally have are reflectors and working brakes, plus front and rear lights if the cyclist intends to bike at night.

Lane splitting Lane splitting or filtering is when a cyclist undertakes and overtakes cars in order to make faster progress through traffic, and it’s perfectly legal.

The Highway Code advises that road users should be aware of others filtering through traffic, though also mentions cyclists should avoid filtering in instances where they may come into conflict with other road users – eg on the approach to a junction.

Overtaking on the right wherever possible is, of course, generally the safer option in most circumstances, as undertaking on the left is more dangerous to the cyclist and should only be done when traffic is stationary.

Speed limits Speed limits on public roads only apply to motor vehicles, not bicycles – although you might occasionally find local authorities has imposed speed limits on cyclists, and cyclists also have to obey speed limits in the Royal Parks.

But although speeding is not usually an offence in itself, cyclists who ride dangerously (risking causing injury to another person or serious damage to property) are committing an offence under section 28 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, and could be fined up to £2500.

Careless cycling (when a cyclist uses the road without due care and attention or consideration for other road users) is also an offence under section 29 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, and can attract a fine of up to £1000.

Cycling on the road Cyclists have the same rights on the road as everyone else. This means that you must give way to them if you are turning left or right; remember, lane splitting is perfectly legal and so you must take account of the fact that they may be approaching on either side of your car and moving faster than you at that point.

The same goes for cyclists on a roundabout; you must give way to them in exactly the same way as you would for a car or another motor vehicle.

Stop signs and other junctions While bicycles are still obliged to come to a halt at a ‘Stop’ sign, some intersections allow a space for them to pull ahead of stationary motor traffic and to use the full width of the road.

They generally do this in towns and cities because a lot of car drivers have the dangerous habit of opening their doors in their path, which is a very good way of ruining a cyclist’s day, or even life.

They might also ride in the centre of the road to avoid potholes and drains, or to force drivers to overtake them properly, rather than trying to squeeze past them where there isn’t really enough space to do so safely.

And remember, if there is a cycle lane, cyclists have no obligation to use it – all too often cycle lanes are poorly designed and used by ambling pedestrians. But regardless of whether the cycle lane is currently in use by a cyclist, motorists must not drive or park in a cycle lane during its hours of operation.

Cycling two abreast You should ensure you give cyclists adequate Cycling side-by-side is perfectly legal, and can time to pull away after the lights change, too. even work in the motorists favour if a group of cyclists is riding together because overtaking Cycling in the middle of the lane a small group is faster and easier than having Cyclists are entitled to use the full width of the to overtake cyclists one at a time. lane in the same way as everyone else.

That said, the Highway Code recommends cycling in single file if the road is narrow or busy, or when cycling round a bend.

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Simple ways to stop your pets destroying your home Adopting a new pet is incredibly exciting, however it's important you pet-proof your home to minimise any damage. From hiding away scented candles to trimming your canine's nails, there are plenty of great hacks to help you protect your space.

4. CREATE A COSY SPACE FOR PETS Give your pet a cosy, relaxing spot to unwind at home. Whether it's their own den or a soft bed, this will help them to give them a place to feel settled.

The team advise: "Crates are a quick way to What people don’t tend to prepare themselves do this but you can also convert furniture or for is the damage that pets can do to your even purchase furniture with spaces home. ready-made for dog beds, cat baskets etc.

Having a little den gives pets a place feel safe Need some help? Take a look at the tips to if they are nervous or new to the family and help you reduce the chances of your pet have somewhere they are not being disturbed wrecking your home... by other pets or family members!"

1. MAKE SURE YOUR PETS ARE WELL EXERCISED Full of energy and life, our pets need regular exercise to keep them stimulated. Just like humans, pets too can get bored at home, which is why it’s vital to ensure they are entertained.

“When dogs don’t have an appropriate outlet for this innate desire, it can lead to ‘problem’ behaviours that can cause damage in the home,” Rachel Rodgers, dog owner, says.

“For some dogs, this may be digging which can manifest as ripping up soft furnishings like pillows, quilts and mattresses.”

5. REMOVE ANY AT-RISK ITEMS Nail scissors, tweezers, jewellery, medication or fragile vases can be easily discovered by inquisitive pets, especially young puppies.

Keep anything like this well out of reach or tucked away in a drawer to prevent it being chewed on.

Pets love to explore, so it’s up to you to keep an eye on what they might find. Pay close attention to places such as bedside cabinets, sideboards or small bathroom bins.

6. KEEP YOUR BEDROOM PET-FRIENDLY While a previous study found that sleeping with a dog in your room can improve your health, it’s important you do all you can to keep your bedroom pet-friendly.

To prevent any destructive behaviour, try giving your dog a ‘destruction box’ for them to rip up. Something like an old cardboard box If you do choose to allow pets into your room, or packaging is a surefire way to provide them keep it a safe place that deters disruptive with hours of fun. behaviours. Cats, for example, may scratch on the corners of your bed, so placing a 2. USE AN ANTI-CHEW SPRAY AT HOME scratching post in the corner is great to conProtect your furniture and accessories by sider. spraying an anti-chew spray. With a naturally unpleasant taste, it will discourage Cat sitter Anna Wan advises: “Keep your your pets from chewing on carpets, curtains bedroom door open, so they can get to you if and furniture. they want to, but also feel comfortable staying where they are knowing they have that option 3. THINK TWICE ABOUT SCENTED if they want it. And provide them with a place CANDLES to sleep outside of your room which is their Be careful with reed diffusers, scented own.” candles and wax melts if you have pets.

While they’re incredibly calming in the home, 7. OPT FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING animals can easily knock them over. “Make If you are struggling to train your dog, why not sure that any scented candles are pet friendly enlist the help of a professional? Many dog and placed high up where your pet can’t trainers have moved their services online, reach them or knock them over,” says Lauren making it easier for owners to get help at Rosenberg, an anxiety, fear and phobia home. expert.

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Campaign to publicise little-known condition affecting one in ten women

A common condition that affects one in ten women of child-bearing age and can lead to difficulties falling pregnant - polycystic ovary syndrome - is under the spotlight this month with fertility experts in the South West and Wales taking part in PCOS Awareness Month throughout September in a bid to increase understanding of the condition.

Oli O’Donovan, consultant gynaecologist with Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM), said: “PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects a woman’s ovaries and how they work, but it’s poorly understood and is a difficult disease to diagnose.

“Many women have the condition without realising, but some women have difficulty falling pregnant and there is an increased risk of health problems later in life. It can take a long time to get diagnosed through the usual channels.

“If a woman wants a baby and is not falling pregnant naturally, investigating whether she may have PCOS is always one of the first things we consider.

“When a woman is affected it means that tiny cysts develop around the edges of her ovaries, and we can see these on an ultrasound scan at the clinic.

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“While the cysts are harmless in themselves the condition can prevent the normal monthly release of eggs, meaning fertilisation is impossible. A third of sufferers do not have regular periods.

“PCOS can affect any woman but is more likely to affect those who have a family history with the condition, or who are very overweight.

“The weight situation is a bit of a vicious circle, because if you have the hormone imbalance that causes PCOS you may find it hard to keep you weight healthy.

“However, if excessive weight is at the root of the problem, the good news is that a loss of just 5%, plus sticking to a healthy low-carb diet and moderate exercise, can sometimes be all that is needed to restart regular periods and allow a woman to become pregnant naturally.”

An acknowledged expert in fertility diagnosis including ultrasound, Oli O’Donovan is available to provide consultations in person or via telephone or video link.

For further information about the fertility services offered at BCRM go to www.fertilitybristol.com , email contact@bcrm.clinic or call 0117 4146888.

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Charity ‘Jessie May’ Releases Annual Impact Report Documenting Impressive Figures and Future Plans.

The Bristol based charity, Jessie May has released their most recent impact report, shining light on the resilient hard work the charity has undertaken throughout the pandemic.

From April 2020 to March 2021, Jessie May nurses have spent an incredible 4516 hours supporting terminally ill children and their families, with over 1170 three-hour palliative care specialist nursing visits.

To recover from the pandemic, the charity sets out its aims for the next 12-18 months, in getting back on track. This includes refining the menu of care support to con tinue to improve upon the quality of care provided to children and families, maintaining the voice of parents and carers in the charity, and improving fundraising with a new Marketing and Communications Plan.

Jessie May was created over 25 years ago when Chris and Phillipa Purrington’s child, Jessica May, died peacefully in her father's arms in September 1994.

In discovering that care for a terminally ill child was not received in homes across Bristol, Chris and Phillipa took it upon themselves to make this possible, officially launching the Jessie May Trust in 1996.

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“We offer end of life care and bereavement support, as well as vital respite sessions and emotional support to those children’s families.” Jessie May reports, “This allows families to make the most of the precious time they have together and to create treasured family memories.”

An example of their extraordinary work is young Finley, born with a very severe muscle weakness. With one brother and seven sisters, Finley desperately needed extra care.

“It’s 24/7 pressure on the family. He requires suctioning and ventilation, although he is slowly spending more time off the vent,” says Mum, Annaleise.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessie May’s support has meant more to her than ever: “They have helped to support emotionally as well as caring for Finley’s medical needs.

Charlotte, my daughter, waits at the door for them to arrive. The whole family loves it when they are here.”

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Half of Brits want e-scooter restrictions More than half of UK survey respondents want electric scooter licences introduced if public use of the vehicles is made legal.

This reflects public concerns for safety, according to a local Solicitors, which carried out the survey.

One respondent explained that having an e-scooter licence would “regulate their use and mean [users] can be fined for being unsafe while riding”, while another suggested that because an e-scooter is a motorised form of transport, riders should “pass a test, get a licence and be insured as they may use their scooter more responsibly”.

Additionally, 85% of the 1,000 participants think that e-scooter use should be age restricted, with 82% suggesting use should only be allowed for the over-16s. A quarter said use should be restricted until a person is 18 years old.

The local solicitors say: “Up until 1 August 2020, riding e-scooters was illegal on UK roads, unless being used on private land with the landowner’s permission. However, the increasing popularity of this mode of transport meant that rental e-scooters became legal in a bid to ease pressure on public transport amid the Covid-19 pandemic."

The survey also revealed a lack of knowledge around the rules of using e-scooters, as 52% admitted to not knowing the related law. More than a quarter think that a privately-owned e-scooter can be used in public and 16% believe e-scooters can be used on the pavement, despite both scenarios being banned by the Department for Transport.

“While the Department for Transport has published guidance for e-scooter hire companies, which included a speed limit of 15.5mph, there is not enough awareness being raised among riders and it is still uncertain how safe e-scooters are when compared to other forms of transportation, such as cars and bikes,” Powell adds.

Elsewhere in the survey, respondents believe riders should receive the same safety advice as cyclists (93%), with e-scooter users having to wear a helmet (88%) and high-visibility clothing (74%).

To prevent accidents, e-scooter riders should consider wearing a helmet to protect against a variety of head injuries and help to prevent injuries caused by collisions.

They should also refrain from using an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol and conduct safety checks, such as a visual inspection for any signs of damage and testing the brakes and throttle before setting “The rising popularity of e-scooters as a mode off. of transport for tech-savvy riders who want to The firm points out that riding a scooter during get from A to B more efficiently comes with a unique set of problems from a safety your childhood does not mean users will be able to steer an e-scooter. perspective. In 2019, YouTuber Emily Hartridge was killed in an e-scooter collision after losing control due to an under-inflated This mode of transport can be more difficult tyre, an incident that highlighted just how to manage because of its small wheels, which dangerous e-scooters can be.” means practising before embarking on your journey is a must for novice riders.

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Autumn is officially here! October, in all its glory, gives us a wonderful display of colours. The trees are beginning to lose their leaves in abundance as they become dormant for winter, telling us that the change of season is in full swing.

The days are much shorter and cooler and we can feel autumn chill in the air. Although trees are the stars of the month, October is time to think about how the garden will look when it wakes from hibernation.

There are plants to be cut back and left tidy for the winter, shrubs to be planted or moved, summer plants to be removed and replaced with winter hardy bedding, bulbs to be strategically placed in borders and the lawn to be fed and given its final mow October may bring with it the beginning of quiet times for the garden – but not for the gardener.

TIDY PERENNIALS Perennials are not difficult plants to care for, but trimming them after flowering finishes in autumn helps to improve their appearance and give a boost to next year’s flowering. Using a knife, shears or secateurs, cut stems close to the ‘crown’ or dormant base of the plant.

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PLANT TREES AND SHRUBS October is the ideal month to plant trees and shrubs. Although the container grown plants can be planted at any time of the year they are easier to care for if planted in the autumn or winter.

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PLANT AUTUMN BEDDING Any remaining summer bedding will be looking very tired by now and is best cleared and replaced for a fresher display. Autumn bedding such as pansy and primrose will give an instant lift to the garden and they look great planted between the shrubs in the border. Myositis, which produces masses of small flowers with the little white eyes and Sweet William, which provides a colourful carpet of flowers from spring through summer are both ideal for over wintering if planted now.

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GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE New Line Cinema’s “The Many Saints of Newark” is the much-anticipated feature film prequel to David Chase’s groundbreaking, award-winning HBO drama series “The Sopranos.” Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark’s history, becoming a man just as rival gangsters begin to rise up and challenge the all-powerful DiMeo crime family’s hold over the increasingly race-torn city.

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October Horoscopes Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 Things that have felt held up, should begin to move more freely soon. This could be projects or new ideas, that have been on your mind for a while. Relationships are also highlighted at this time from family, friendships and romance Communication is a very valid key in this area, with listening, and how and what you say.

Keywords things releasing, relationships and communication

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Although you have not been in the best frame of mind recently, which is understandable with strange present circumstances, as well as looking after you, be aware of others needs and try to be more sensitive when necessary. Hopefully, you will now be feeling a little more optimistic and resuming some things that were on hold . This could be a time to look round and start to sort a few things out, I kind of Autumn Spring clean.

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Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Any obstacles, and hold-ups should begin to diminish soon. It may help if you do some clearing, maybe in your home, and also allow some time for yourself, to allow relaxation and new ideas to come through.

Try not to overthink things, and give yourself the chance to find the balance that will keep you in great form.

Keywords. You time, clearing and balance.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Communication is highlighted for you at this time. Be aware of others needs and sensitivities, as sometimes you can let words come out that are better held back. It may also pay to be a little more flexible in certain situations, there is a strength in being flexible and sensitive.If you find this hard to do, you it as something you can learn from.

Keywords. Communication, sensitivity and learning.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 This may be a good time to look around your home and see what needs to be changed.

If you have had ideas and have never got round to them, maybe now would be a good time to do so. You may also find other projects that you have put off are coming to mind, try not to take everything all in one go.

Maybe sit quiet and go with your intuition as where to start first.

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Cancer June 21 - July 22 This could be a good time to do an autumn cleaning, whether it be physically or emotionally. Try and be aware of your intuition as this is high lighted for you at this time, instead of ploughing on just because something is what you would like.

Intuition is there as a very helpful thing as long as we actually listen to it.

Keywords. Autumn clearing And intuition

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Leo July 23 - Aug 22 IYou may have felt reluctant to change things, and you may find now, that you are feeling restless, and it may now be time to look for new ideas and inspirations.

Some of the ideas you have had recently maybe worth looking at to bring into fruition.

Keywords inspiration and opportunities.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 You may find you have a moment of illumination, with a great idea. Try not to let people put you down, and to be aware of your own inner strength, and your capabilities.

Balance and looking after you, are important at this time.You may already be considering buying things for Christmas, Keywords. Looking after yourself

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 You may be feeling things are being held up, and there are obstacles stopping you from moving forward to achieve your goals.

Try not to let things stress you out, take a deep breath and give yourself a few moments to bring back some calm and balance.This should help you to avoid missing opportunities or new ideas.

Keywords balance, calm, opportunities.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 here seems to be a few opportunities to get together with some people in small gatherings.

You may find this will give you information, And ideas for either business or hobbies. This could be a good time for studying or research.

Keywords gathering information, Study.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 This seems to be a very good time to work with your intuition. Things that are bothering you at the moment, are likely to ease over the next few weeks, especially if you are working with your intuition.

Keywords intuition, relationships and House and Home

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 It may be an idea to step back and look at a situation, or just things in general, and see what needs to be changed.It may mean doing a clearing physically or emotionally, this will be good and allow new things, ideas to come into your life. Communication is highlighted at this time.

Keywords. Clearing, new things, and communication

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Local air ambulance crews and volunteers teach lifesaving CPR to Bristol Bears players

Director of Rugby at Bristol Bears, Pat Lam, said: “A huge thank you to Great Western Air Ambulance Charity for taking the time to come and teach our staff and players crucial lifesaving skills at the High Performance Centre. We saw during Euro 2020 the importance of knowing how to perform The session, which took place in the Bristol Bears High Performance Centre, saw Critical effective CPR and first aid in the event of a Care Doctors and Specialist Paramedics from cardiac arrest and everyone will have benefitted hugely from today.” the local air ambulance crew, along with a number of volunteers from the charity’s Great Great Western Air Ambulance Charity run Western Heartstarters programme, train the their own training programme, Great Western players in performing effective CPR and first aid in the event of a cardiac arrest. This was Heartstarters, which sees a number of local healthcare professionals volunteer to teach particularly prominent following the incident lifesaving skills to school pupils across Bristol, earlier this year during the European Bath and North East Somerset, North Championships which highlighted the Somerset, Gloucestershire and South importance of having bystanders trained in Gloucestershire. medical first aid.

Over 50 Bristol Bears Premiership Rugby players were taught vital lifesaving skills today in a session hosted by local crews and volunteers from Great Western Air Ambulance Charity.

In the UK, 30,000 people will experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year, in which their heart stops, yet sadly only 1 in 10 will survive. Having effective CPR in the first two minutes can double the person’s chance of survival and is vitally important to have begun before emergency services are on scene, meaning having non-healthcare professionals trained in CPR can mean the difference between life and death.

The Bristol Bears players were shown what to do in the event of a medical emergency, and then taught how to perform effective CPR in the event of a cardiac arrest using manikins provided by the local air ambulance charity.

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Critical Care Doctor Rich Jeavons from the air ambulance charity, said: “It’s been such a great opportunity to come along today and teach the team these skills. We’re honoured to be a part of it and really pleased to see a local high profile sports team train in such important skills – we hope if they’re ever needed, that they can feel confident in providing this crucial first aid.”

The event happened to take place during Air Ambulance Week, which runs from 6 – 12 September this year. The dedicated campaign week highlights how air ambulance charities, such as Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, rapidly deliver advanced lifesaving pre-hospital care to patients suffering a life-threatening medical emergency or injury, essentially bringing the hospital to the patient when every second counts.

The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity crew are called out to over five incidents a day on average, with over a third of these often being in the event of someone suffering a cardiac arrest.

If you’re interested in finding out more about your local air ambulance charity or the Great Western Heartstarters programme, visit www.gwaac.com or contact info@gwaac. com.

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