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This month..

6. Celtic tree Zodiac

8. Tis the season to sparkle

10. Top movies for December 14. Creamy Christmas cocktails 16. Whats on December 18. Caught by the pension trap?

19. Special offer to launch new local service 20.Your garden in December 22. The Port Of Bristol Bowls Club 29. Local business Suxceeds

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Regular articles by: Eileen Means Marie Heyward Miles Kitching Aaron Potter

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Canford Lane 11am-3pm Over 40 stalls - hand made gifts designer jewellery - cards & stationary - pet accessories locally produced food & drink - wellbeing & beauty women and children's clothes & accessories Fun fair Face painting by Lipstick and Powder Tombola - fundraising for Help Bristol’s Homeless charity Live Entertainment: African Sambistas, Just the Tonic Singers, Bristol Free School Choir and Jazz band and Westbury on Trym Academy choir Sponsored by Carlton Court Independents: Lanes Carpets, Number 7 Kitchen, Kemps Jewellers, Edith Wilmot Florist, Sarah C Fruit & Veg, Westbury Trym and Tone Tombola sponsored by Premier Healthcare

Don your winter woollies and be prepared to fill up your Christmas stockings with some delightful gifts from the Westbury on Trym Christmas Fayre on Saturday 15th December, from 11am-3pm. With a mix of 40 stalls from local independents, live entertainment, delicious food and drink, children’s activities and a fun fair it promises to be an afternoon full of festive cheer supporting Help Bristol’s Homeless charity.

There will be uplifting and energetic live performances by local group African Sambistas and the Westbury on Trym Academy choir and Just the Tonic singers will serenade us with some festive songs.

The offering from this year’s stalls includes everything from local produce to handmade crafts, cheeses and chutneys to exquisite jewellery, imaginative children’s toys and clothing, and more wonderful festive gift ideas than you can shake your sleigh bells at. For food and drink lovers there will be some mouthwatering delights from deli style warm brisket sarnies to filled crepes.

Alongside the fun fair, Lipstick and Powder will be offering face painting just inside the entrance to Coop supermarket and look out for a certain old gent dressed in red who will be popping up to say hello.

Many of the local shops will also have stalls at the Fayre so you can come along and find out what Westbury has to offer all year round. The organisational team would also like to thank the Carlton Court Independents: Lane Carpets, Number 7 Kitchen, Edith Wilmot Florist, Kemps Jewellers, Sarah C Fruit & Veg, Westbury Trym and Tone businesses who have kindly sponsored the Fayre and without who this wonderful community event would not be possible.

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Celtic Tree Zodiac

What Does Your Tree Zodiac Sign Reveal About You? January – Tree Rowan It seems something maybe feeling a bit restricted, as though there is too much going on at the moment. There maybe a few things bothering you at the time but try and keep relaxed and get into the festive spirit, time to let go and enjoy yourself.

Keywords. Let go and relax February – Tree Ash It may feel as though your energy levels are not where you would like them to be right now.

Maybe you are taking too much on? Try not to get involved in confrontation or gossip at this time, instead try and help to keep things in harmony and balance around you.

Keywords. Harmony and balance March - Tree Alder Things may seem a little difficult at present and this maybe causing a few problems regarding communication. Your passion for socialising and fun at this time is still quite prominent, although something seems to be holding you back a little, this shouldn’t last too long as there seems to be opportunities for both enjoyment and some practical avenues in your life.

Keyword. Intuition and balance April – Tree Willow It seems you’re feeling a little restless and looking for new things. Try not to be too stuck in your ways and lighten up a little, try to be flexible.If there is something that is making life a bit difficult at present, remember that you have a strong character and can overcome most things.

Keywords flexibility and resilience.

May – Tree Oak This month your vitality levels seem good and you have a new zest for life. It also seems highly likely that romance is well if you don’t have someone at present, it seems likely you will soon.

Keyword. Calm and clearing June – Tree Holly For some reason you may feel you need to be a little on your guard. You have a few things in mind that may bring you some new opportunities. Keyword. Observation and movment

July - Tree Hazel It may be wise to keep some things to yourself at this time. Your intuition would be a good thing to follow, especially in regarding any difficult situations. Work and social life is on the up too.

Keyword. Diligence and faith August – Tree Vine Maybe time to think of taking a step back and reviewing the situation. You may feel you would like to start a new interest or hobby.

In a tricky situation try to be diplomatic. And possibly find a new way of dealing with difficult people or situations.

Keywords New interest and diplomacy.

September – Tree Ivy New projects or study looks very likely for you at the end of this month. It also seems as though some decision needs to be made either at home or at work. Listen to your intuition as its rarely wrong Keyword. Balance and power October – Tree Broom It seems as though your intuition is working at its best so it maybe wise to listening to it.

It seems as though you could be in demand socially, both with family and friends and also work colleagues. Try and avoid difficult situations especially where communication is concerned as it is possible someone may misunderstand something. keyword. Communication and sensitivity November – Tree Elder This month could be quite busy for you but try to remain calm and balanced. Allow yourself time to take a breather here and there. Later this month you may feel the need for some changes, although this maybe met with hold ups, or opposition.

Keywords. Balance and changes December – Tree Birch Although you may have a tendency to keep everything to yourself and take everything on as your responsibility, for a change try and let other people help. You maybe getting restless and feel something is needing to be changed.

You will have a very full and active month and maybe reunited with people you haven’t been in touch with for a long time.

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Tis the season to sparkle!

Slimmers in North Bristol know a little preparation goes a long way and that’s why they’ve been spreading some festive cheer ahead of schedule

Christmas is a magical time of year and the weeks running up to it are often full of fun celebrations.

If you’re feeling unhappy with your weight though, it can also be a very challenging time – from hating the way you look in every party outfit to feeling uncomfortable at events, if you’ve already embarked on your journey, you might worry that the busy run-up to Christmas, temptations of the next month, and the cold weather that often means we’re less inclined to be active, could derail your weight-loss campaign and you’ll end up reaching January struggling even more with your weight.

“Members won’t have to miss out on the magic of the season either. Men and Women are all welcome, each week in our groups we’ll share recipes, advice and ideas for coping with potential challenges, from Christmas parties to shopping trips, and help one another to enjoy the fun of the festive season while still achieving our dreams.

So join now we have the motivation to support you so you could be a stone lighter before Christmas.

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Movie Previews For December Quite appropriately, December would appear to be the gift that keeps on giving. That’s due to the huge crop of blockbuster releases set to hit cinema screens at your local Cineworld. Whether you’re in the mood for flying English nannies, crawling cities, or underwater superheroes – there’s something for everyone this festive season!

Swinging his way into cinemas for the second time this year after Avengers: Infinity War, December 12th sees the return of not just one Spider-Man, but many, as we step Into the Spiderverse.

Featuring the likes of Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, and even Peter Porker, all wall-crawlers will need to work together to save a deadly enemy threating the multiverse.

Then it’s a double whammy just two days later, as on December 14th both Peter Jackson’s Mortal Engines and DC’s Aquaman hit the big screen.

The latter of which we previously saw fighting alongside Batman and Superman to save the world, but will he fare as well working alone?

Fast forward a week later and it’s the return of the original magical nanny, as Mary Poppins Returns to once again guide the Banks children who are now all grown up. And if you’re still left wanting, why not delve into the origins of a certain yellow transformer on December 26th, as Bumblebee takes to the big screen.

Finally, if you have time, Cineworld Bristol and Direct Local Bristol have teamed up to give readers a chance to win two free cinema tickets. Simply fill out the next page word search.

Tis the season to be jolly, and how could you not be with such exciting releases happening at Cineworld this December?

Aaron Potter is a professional writer for Cineworld Bristol and places these articles in Direct Local each month to give you the public a choice of great movies to view at your local cinema.

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Cineworld Bristol are giving away 2 tickets to any movie of your choice . All you need to do is complete the word search and either scan, take a photo on your smart phone and email it to us at: info@directlocalonline.com or send it in the post via snail mail to the address below with your address.

7 Hopewell Gardens Shirehampton Bristol BS11 0JS Competition Closes 20/12/18 Nov winner : Nicholas Butler

All the details of the entrants will be stored for 2 months securely and NOT be shared with any other third parties except for the winner of the competition in which Cineworld Bristol and P.W.C will need the details to contact the winner to collect the prize.

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Creamy Christmas Cocktails

Real Irish Cream Once you have tried the real thing, branded versions will never tasted the same.

This makes about 1ltr Prepare time less than 30 minutes No cooking required

Ingredients

250ml single cream 1x397g tin of condensed milk 350 ml Irish Whiskey (It must be Irish nothing else works the same) 1tsp Camp Coffee Essence 3tsp chocolate sauce 1tsp vanilla essence 1tsp almond essence

Method

1.Sterilise the bottles for the liqueur by first washing them in very hot water, and then placing them in an oven at 160°C/325f/gas 3 for 10 minutes, then leave to cool.

2.Pour all the ingredients into a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds 3.Pour into the sterilised bottles and store in a fridge. It will keep for about two months ( If it lasts that long) 4.Shake well before pouring.

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The Cranachan Cocktail ingredients

Ingredients

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Whats On December!

Christmas Nativities at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Event Date: 3rd Dec - 21st Dec Description: Bring the Nativity to Life at the Zoo! Fed up of doing the same old nativity activities with your group? Well, why not visit Noah’s Ark this Christmas and bring the story alive? No need to plan, build a set or rehearse - our Education Team will do it all for you!

Venue: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Clevedon Road Wraxall Bristol

Story Time – Under 5’s at Clevedon Pier Event Date: 6th Dec Description: A fun face paced 30 minute storytelling session with stories, rhymes, dressing-up and activities.

Venue: Clevedon Pier The Toll House The Beach Clevedon Celebrate Christmas Under Concorde Event Date: 6th Dec Description: Make this festive season a truly unique experience and celebrate Christmas with your colleagues and friends under the wings of Concorde.

Venue: Aerospace Bristol Hayes Way Patchway Bristol

MINGLES OVER 30’s DANCE PARTY at The BAWA Club, Bristol Event Date: 7th Dec Description: FIRST Friday of Every MONTH….. It’s The Ideal Night Out For The 30 * 40 * 50 * 60 Age Range. Come And Dance Amongst A Friendly Lively Crowd.

Venue: BAWA, 589 Southmead Road Filton Bristol Winter Beer Festival at The Siren Event Date: 7th Dec - 9th Dec Description: A weekend full of merriement, flavour, local beers, and of course the classic tipple of mulled wine and cider.

Venue: The Siren’s Calling, Portishead Sixty8 @ The Marina, Portishead Royal York Crescent Christmas Fayre in Clifton.

Event Date: 8th Dec Description: Royal York Gardens Committee presents their 11th Christmas Fayre on the historic promenade of Royal York Crescent in the heart of Clifton Village. Started as a fundraising activity for the communal gardens, the Fayre is now a popular annual event which this year will have a mix of over 40 festive stalls, carol singing, a BBQ, mulled cider and children’s activities.

Venue: Royal York Crescent, Clifton

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Children’s Christmas Party At The PBA Event Date 8th Dec Description: Tickets are £12 per child includes disco, food, present, visit from Santa.

Order your tickets from Lin Eyles - leyles@sky.com or 07887942416 stating name, gender, age and any allergies.

Venue: Port Of Bristol Social Club Nibley Rd Shirehampton Horseback Nativity Event Date: 12th Dec Description: Our magical Horseback Nativity is performed by the riders, volunteers and of course ponies of Avon Riding Centre for the Disabled.

Venue: Kings Weston Road, Henbury, Bristol Christmas Jumper Golf Day The Bristol Event Date: 20th Dec Description: Tis the season to be jolly, so get involved with one of our Christmas jumper golf days!

Bit of fun for the festive season, anyone interested book now!

Venue: The Bristol Golf Club St. Swithins Park, Blackhorse Hill Almondsbury, Bristol Ugly Christmas Jumper Party & MUSIC by Craig Canham - The Plough - Pilning Event Date: 22nd Dec Description: This was such a blast last year, we have to do it again! Remember, the tackier your jumper, the better chance you have of winning! Added bonus of music by the incomparable Craig Canham!

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Caught by the pension tax trap?

Those looking to cash in part, or all, of their personal pension need to check they don’t pay too much tax.

Pension freedom rules allow anyone aged 55 or over to access their personal pension funds, there are complex rules on how withdrawals are taxed.

Problems can occur if you take a one-off lump sum – an ‘uncrystallised fund pension lump sum withdrawal’ (UFPLS) – perhaps to reinvest or to pay off debts. This differs from using a personal pension to provide a regular income, through a drawdown plan or annuity.

Your pension provider will apply an emergency tax code, which assumes you are withdrawing the UFPLS on a monthly basis, unless it has an up-to date tax code for you.

For example, if you take a UFPLS of £10,000 at the start of the tax year, HMRC may assume you will take an income of £120,000 across the year from your pension and tax you accordingly. If it is a one-off withdrawal, you are likely to pay too much tax.

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Avoiding the charge As emergency tax codes are generally only applied the first-time people access their pension funds, one option is to make your first withdrawal a nominal amount, say £100.

The emergency tax code is still applied, but this triggers HMRC to adjust your tax code and send an updated version to your pension provider. Once the new code has been issued, any further, larger withdrawals are taxed correctly.

You may be able to claim a rebate, either through your tax return at the end of the tax year, or HMRC if you need the rebate more quickly. If you are planning to withdraw a lump sum from your pension contact Bristol & West financial services.

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate tax advice. Levels and bases of taxation and tax reliefs are subject to change and their value depends on individual circumstances.

Tax laws can change.

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Special offer to launch new local service

Goodwills Bristol & West, which has assisted many local people with Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney has launched a new service with a new regular advert in the “Direct Local” magazines. The new service provides help, advice and information on a wide range of prepaid and pay monthly funeral plans.

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To mark the launch of this service, readers of the Direct Local magazines who take out a funeral plan and present a copy of the new Goodwills Bristol & West local advert will receive £50.00 worth of gift vouchers of their choice for shops or restaurants (details available on request).

Mark & Don of Goodwills Bristol & West said: “This means we can now offer a more complete service to local people. A prepaid funeral plan, like a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney, gives peace of mind and helps protect a person’s assets.

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Your Garden In December Frost, rain and winds are increasingly common this month and most of us would probably like to stay inside in the warm with a glass of mulled wine. The beginning of the month will probably be dedicated to decorating the Christmas tree. For many people this is an essential part of their festival traditions and there’s nothing quite like a real Christmas tree to decorate a room and fill the home with that nostalgic seasonal aroma. There are however a few jobs to do in the garden during December, so wrap up warm and enjoy those crisp, dry winter mornings.

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City & Port of Bristol Bowls Club The first week-end of November was all action at the City and Port of Bristol Bowling Club ---- Indoor Bowling on Saturday 3rd followed by an evening of Beetle Drive on Sunday 4th.

The first indoor bowls match of the winter was against the City and County Club Team --- always a big challenge against bowlers who play a lot of indoor bowls. Playing on five rinks, the City and Port enjoyed the afternoon and the opportunity to experience playing on a very different surface to grass. The result of the game was a win for the City and County by 122 shots to 75, but City and Port did have a winning rink ---- Ken Davies, Steve Reed, Flo Grimes and Mervyn White won by 26 shots to 13 – an excellent performance.

A very good two course meal, a drink and the chance to talk bowling rounded off a very good afternoon.

The next indoor game will be on Saturday 19th January against Begbrook Green at the City and County Indoor Arena, starting at 6.15pm.

The Beetle Drive --- presented a challenge of a different sort ---- throwing the elusive six to start your game. Always very frustrating but equally enjoyable. Almost thirty bowlers, family and friends enjoyed the evening organised by Lis Davies --and there was a winner ---- at the end of the night Mary Lomas had most points and was declared Beetle Champion.

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The next Sunday evening event is a Gordon Dimond quiz on December 9th --- one to look forward to --- thinking caps on!!

The Bowling Club Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday 25th October. A generally successful year was reported by club officers and captains. Season 2019 will see David Hinksman continue as President, Lis Davies as Chairperson, Heather Champion as Secretary, Bill Hatherall as Treasurer and Phil Cormack as Fixtures.

Secretary. Gill Hinksman will once again be Ladies League Captain, Bill Hatherall Men’s League Captain as well as Delegate to the City and County Association. Merv May will be week-end Captain. Flo Grimes will be delegate to the Women’s Gloucestershire Bowls Association and David Hinksman delegate to the men’s equivalent association.

Ten Bowlers were present at the club on October 30th to learn how to operate the recently installed Defibrillator which is installed near the front door of the main club. It is now fully operational and available for use by club members and the Ambulance Service alike.

Work at the green is already taking place and will continue through the winter and spring to ensure that all is ready for the new season when it starts in April 2019.

For further information about the club and its activities please call David Hinksman on 0117 9082713.

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Mobile Speed Camera Sites North Bristol

Never get caught speeding again with this list of sites to expect a mobile speed camera at anytime.

A4 Portway Nr Barrow Hill Road (30mph)

B4052 Ashley Down Road, Bristol (20mph)

Bonnington Walk, nr Wordsworth Road, Lockleaze (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Hung Road (40mph)

B4054 Avonmouth Road, Shirehampton (30mph)

Concorde Drive, Southmead (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Portview Road (30mph)

B4054 Cranbrook Road, Redland (20mph)

Constable Road, nr Crome Road, Lockleaze (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Roman Way (40mph)

B4054 Shirehampton Road, Sea Mills (30mph)

Coombe Lane, Stoke Bishop (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Sylvan Way/ Riverleaze (40mph)

B4054 Shirehampton Road, Shirehampton Park (30mph)

Eastfield Road, Westbury on Trym (20mph)

A4018 Falcondale Road, Westbury on Trym (30mph)

B4055 Station Road, Henbury (20mph)

Furber Road, Bristol (20mph)

A403 St Andrews Road, Avonmouth (40mph)

B4057 Knole Lane, Brentry (30mph)

A4162 Sylvan Way/Dingle Road/ Canford Lane (30mph)

B4469 Muller Road, Horfield (30mph)

A4174 Ring Road, nr Hicks Gate roundabout (70mph)

Bell Barn Road, Stoke Bishop (20mph)

Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph)

A432 Downend Road, Fishponds (20mph)

Bonnington Walk, nr Branwhite Close, Lockleaze (20mph)

Long Cross, Lawrence Weston (30mph)

A432 Fishponds Road, Easton (20mph)

Julian Road, Sneyd Park (20mph)

Merebank Road, Avonmouth (30mph)

Ashley Hill, Montpelier (20mph) Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth (30mph)

Keys Avenue, Horfield (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph)

Highbury Road, Horfield (20mph)

Romney Avenue, nr Stoke Park Primary School, Lockleaze (20mph)

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