North Bristol Direct Local January 2021

January 2021

North Bristol Edition

! r a e Y w e N y p p a H

ACCIDENT MANAGMENT BRISTOL

HAD AN ACCIDENT ?

CHOOSE US AS YOUR APPOVED REPAIRER

www.accidentmanagementbristol.co.uk

DO’NT WAIT CALL US TODAY!

ON: 0117 9647948 HOME AND GARDEN

BUSINESS NEWS

COMPETITIONS

LOCAL NEWS 1

2

3

This month..

6. January Horoscopes

8. Top Tips For Achieving 2021 Goals 10. Our Pet Are A Lifesaver During Lockdown 14. Gas boilers should not be sold after 2033 16. Your garden 20. Recipe Of the Month 22. Puzzles 25. Dinosaur’s brain has been digitally rebuilt 31. City and Port of Bristol Bowls Club The team EDITOR Michael Davies WEB DESIGNER Matthew Clarke ACCOUNTS Lisa Davies PROOF READER Elisabeth Davies Advertising sales Tel: 0117 3258029 Mobile: 07500 017236 Email: info@directlocalonline.com Distribution: Direct Local North Bristol edition is delivered to 20,000 people each month.

Why not subscribe free on our website to receive our bigger and better weekly virtual magazine and be in with a chance to win £100. Its full of local news events competitions and much more

Mikes letter

Happy New Year to all our readers lets hope 2021 brings better things for everyone!

I hope everyone had a great little Christmas and enjoyed the restricted celebrations that we had for the new years eve.

So it’s time once again to set those new years resolutions that we all break with in week 1, maybe this year things will be different? probably not lol..

2021 does however bring more tougher restrictions for Bristol as we leave tire 2 and enter Tier 3 and yet more restrictions on what we can do with our friends and family.

However there is some light at the end of the tunnel as the Oxford vaccine gets approved so this can only mean more lives will be saved over the coming months shouldn’t?

Anyway lets raise a glass to 2021 and hope it bring some sort of normality to the nation.

We are strong together Bristol! lets defeat this hidden threat this year!

16.

www.directlocalbristol.co.uk Facebook.com/directlocal Twitter.com/directlocalmag Issue 52 January 2021

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.

The content of Direct Local is not to be reproduced in any form without permission of the publisher. Please pass to a friend, recycle or compost. All adverts designed by Direct Local are the property of Direct Local please contact us if you wish to reprint them in other publications as a small release fee Is applied. Use of adverts designed by us will need written permission first.

4

Call us on: 01275 316531 Or 07725 817863 www.nickwhitelandscaping.co.uk

info@nickwhitelandscaping.co.uk

Patios Turfing Fencing Decking Driveways Sleeper Work Artificial Grass

@nickwhitelandscaping SPECIAL OF

FER!

WEBSITES from

£349 ONLY

SELF-EMPLOYED, SMALL OR MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS AND...

LOOKING FOR A GREAT WEBSITE? Contact us today:

matt@directlocalwebsites.co.uk - Tel: 0117 325 7915 - www.directlocalwebsites.co.uk Free Bonus (With every website!)

FREE .co.uk domain name FREE 1 month webhosting FREE Updates for 1 month

BONUS

SAVING £100

Need to get online with your business? No problem we can help with packages designed just for you.Contact us for our latest offers today!

5

WHATS DOES JANUARY 2021 HOLD FOR YOU? Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 Something you have been putting aside needs to be dealt with. The sooner you do this the better things will be for you.

Remember that in any situation you have a strong enough character that you will be able to deal with most things. If you have hold-ups and obstacles, check that you are not causing these yourself.

Keywords strength and endurance Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Meeting people is quite prominent this month, both in social and other groups and gatherings. If something needs to be said or sorted now is a good time to do it. It may be a time to reflect and for decisions.

Keywords. Gatherings and decisions Aries Mar 21 - April 19 If you are involved in meetings at this time they may not run as smoothly as you would like If the situation feels difficult remember to keep calm. You may also feel time for spring cleaning, both on the physical, and emotional levels.

Keywords. Calm and clearing Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Looks like changes are on the way for you. It may be a new venture or career. You may be feeling a bit restless at the moment., May be time to reflect on and some of the things you would like to achieve. You may find people keep wanting to give you their problems, but do not let yourself get involved in gossip or conflict.

Keywords changes and reflection.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 You may be feeling that things are being held up for you, or that your vitality levels are low.

Spring is just around the corner and soon your energy and yourself will be feeling back to normal. If there is something complicated in your life at the moment, you will soon be able to unravel it and and let it go. Don’t be too hard on yourself, remember you can achieve more than you think.

Keywords. Letting go and remember.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 Relationships are a high point this month, as well as possible. A small refresh in the home.If something is a bit hard going at the moment, you will find that you will have the strength and endurance to go through this with relatively plain sailing.

Keywords opportunities and relationships

6

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22 This month pay attention to your intuition especially in regarding to situations with other people. You may need to step back from something and try and see it from a different perspective. In all situations this month try and keep calm and balanced.

Keywords. Intuition and balance Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 You may be at a point where a knew interest hobby or some kind of study is on your mind.This could lead to opportunities in many directions. Just remember anything you want to achieve may involve some kind of challenges.

Keywords challenges and opportunities.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Any obstacles that have been in your way look likely to be on their way out. You may have been feeling a bit stuck in your ways of late, this could well be about to change.

It may be time to think of having a break, even if it’s just for a day or so.

Keywords change and relaxation Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 It may be that time of year to go through some paperwork and to change some things that you have been putting off. A good time now for clearing and getting rid of things you don’t need both physically and emotionally. Try to be aware of being sensitive to other’s needs.

Keywords: Clearing and sensitivity Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 This month is just the right time to start sorting other things out you have been putting off. You may feel I need to have a revamp in your home, this may also involve a clearing for yourself emotionally. Should be a chance to get rid of all those paperwork issues too.

Keywords clearing and cleansing Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 At this time any hold-ups you have had are going to be easing. It would be good to listen more than talk at this time.Then may be things will be of value to you. Sensitivity and flexibility is something for you to be aware of this month. keywords: Listen and sensitivity Contact Marie to find out whats in store for you this month on: 07949 800354

Disclaimer This zodiac is for entertainment purposes only please do not take the predictions seriously Marie take no responsibility for your actions

GET YOUR INKS & TONERS TODAY WITHOUT THE NEED TO LEAVE THE HOUSE!

FREE DELIVERY* ANYWHERE IN BRISTOL *ORDERS OVER £20.00

K | VI

ON FA

U SIT S

BO CE O

CALL OR EMAIL:

0117 329 2788 INFO@WESTBURYINKS.CO.UK SPECIAL OF

FER!

WEBSITES from

£349 ONLY

SELF-EMPLOYED, SMALL OR MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS AND...

LOOKING FOR A GREAT WEBSITE? Contact us today:

matt@directlocalwebsites.co.uk - Tel: 0117 325 7915 - www.directlocalwebsites.co.uk Free Bonus (With every website!)

FREE .co.uk domain name FREE 1 month webhosting FREE Updates for 1 month

BONUS

SAVING £100

Need to get online with your business? No problem we can help with packages designed just for you.Contact us for our latest offers today!

7

Top tips for achieving your 2021 goal A new year often brings with bit thoughts of a fresh start, this is especially true in the health of business where after the indulgence of Christmas new health goal are particularly popular. However many New Year’s resolutions don’t make it to February. So if you’ve already started your goals or are planning on starting something soon, here are just two ideas that may help you achieve them in 2020.

It is always better to have something to aim for than heading off without plan.

Keep an accurate track of your results. So much emphasis is put on what the scales say, but I find this way of measuring a person’s progress to be completely flawed and highly disheartening. What are we actually trying to measure? FAT! So why do we weigh the bones, the hair, the skin, the muscles and the fluids all together and make determining decisions on health based from the outcome?

Be realistic with you goal in short term.

For men the best indicators of how you’re Drastic changes in diet can occasionally doing is to measure around the stomach, for bring a sudden improvement but if this isn’t women it’s around the thighs and buttocks, a healthy and maintainable method of losing but of course you can do both and various weight - the impact of the change can very quickly plateau leading to a sharp return to old other areas for even greater accuracy. Identify the area of greatest circumference (where habits. Dropping lots of weight immediately most of the fat is being stored) and measure in the first few weeks of the year may sound great, but even if you achieve this, you would the same are at the same time of day once every two weeks. This will give a far more then be highly likely to regain this weight and accurate view of your progress and how more within a short space of time. The most the changes in your diet are impacting your efficient way of losing weight is with steady health. and consistent progress through a routine of diet and exercise that you can do permanentGood luck and happy new year! ly. If you find yourself with goals that are too demanding in short term, give yourself a more realistic time frame and never be afraid to adjust your goals once you’ve set them.

8

n

e er th 1 exp om # r Fr K’s ove U ke a m

he tc Ki

REFRESH YOUR TIRED KITCHEN by just swapping the doors and worktops

. ts

Before

• Excellent reputation • From simple door replacements to fully fitted kitchens • Choose from a wide range of quality doors, worktops, appliances, sinks & taps • Installed quickly and cleanly by our own local professional fitters in just a few days

www.dreamdoors.co.uk

RUN FAMILY SS BUSINE

EST. 1999

®

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON:

0117 944 3223 Visit our showroom: 11/12 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8AL

9.59/10

Over 290 reviews on

See what our customers have to say

10 YEAR GUARANTEE

When we fit any Worcester Bosch boiler with a system filter

HURRY ONLY FOR A LIMITED TIME!

A NEW BOILER FROM ONLY £2500 Plumbing & Heating Co Ltd

keeping Bristol Warm

231756

www.bristolplumbingandheating.com

THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR PLUMBING,HEATING & ELECTRICS

WE ARE SPECIALISTS

IN:

LPG (All makes) Breakdown & repair airs (All makes) Boiler servicing & rep g hin Power flus P.A.T. Testing Domestic electrics ection Periodic electrical insp Test & inspect Free estimates

Top Rated Worcester Bosch Fully fitted, includes filter and clock Price is for combi-for-combi swap with horizontal flue

CALL NOW ON: 0117 910 9005 or 0117 968 7196 Boiler Breakdowns, boiler Services & Landlord Gas Safe Certificates From Only £60 + Vat 9

Our pets have been a lifesaver for us during Covid lockdown, according to the retailer Pets at Home, which has seen sales, rise sharply.

Pets at Home said online the first half of its financial year, which runs between April and 8th October, reflected the entire period since the week after national lockdown was implemented. Restrictions on households weighed on trade in the first quarter before a 12.7% jump in like-for-like sales in the second three months.

The Chief executive of Pets at Home said pets had played an incredibly important role through a period of social loneliness. He added that during the early days of lockdown one of the few reasons people could go out was to walk your dog.

Pets at Home are classed as an essential retailer and have been allowed to stay open during lockdown. Total sales over the six months rose to £574.4m while pre-tax profit grew by more than 14% to £38.9m.

During the 6 months leading to the 8th October, Pets at Home saw revenues rise by 5.1%. Mr Pritchard told a national news organisation: "The pet care market has been incredibly strong throughout and I think that tells you an awful lot about people's relationships with their pets and the roles that pets play in people's lives.

"It has been a lifesaver for many through this incredibly challenging period for everybody in the country."

The change in more people working from home had allowed them to get a dog or a cat.

More people have considered having a pet because their lives have changed and they are at home more often, The company sells some small animals and fish but does not sell cats or dogs. They said, however, that membership of its Puppy & Kitten Club for new owners had risen by 25% during the six-month period.

10

The company is very proud to state they did not place any employees on furlough and said that it has actually been recruiting more staff.

The company warned of uncertainty because of the pandemic and said in a statement: "At this stage, absent any escalation of restrictions, or other significant disruption to our operations, we now anticipate full-year underlying pre-tax profit to be in line with the prior year."

Looking ahead, with the value of the UK pet market set to hit £7bn next year and the nation's love affair with pet ownership showing little sign of abating, chief executive of Pets at Home said in a online statement: “The future appears well justified." However the retailer would be "mindful of the dampening effect of social distancing measures in store, which may impact margins over the all-important Christmas period and into the first quarter of 2021".

C J Computing (Systems) Ltd.

WE HELP FIX ALL PROBLEMS! CALL TODAY ON 0117 962 4553 Virus & Spyware Removal Operating System Install Broken laptop Screen Hard Disk Recovery Home & Office Networking Gaming PC’s

57 Westbury Hill Westbury on Trym Bristol BS9 3AD

www.cjcomputing.com

11

Gas boilers should be banned from sale after 2033 Gas boilers should not be sold after 2033 and all electricity production should be zero carbon by 2035 if the United Kingdom is to reach the target of net zero emissions by 2050.

That is the warning from the climate change committee, which advises the government on how the country can reach the milestone.

This is the right carbon budget for the UK at the right time.

"We deliver our recommendations to government with genuine enthusiasm, knowing that Britain's decisive zero-carbon transition brings real benefits to our people and our businesses while making the fundamental changes necessary to protect our planet."

The committee said the government should The steps will require £50bn a year by 2030, make sure the UK's emissions are cut by 78% most of which will have to come from the compared to 1990 levels by 2035. private sector, the committee said.

It follows the government's announcement last week that it aims to reduce emissions by 68% compared to 1990 levels by 2030.

The Treasury is also likely to have to double funding for green measures to between £9bn and 12bn a year in 2030. But the committee said making homes greener could be done The government has also already said sales without large increases to energy bills and of new petrol and diesel cars will end in 2030. motorists could see the costs of driving fall after they shift to electric cars.

Other advice from the committee includes: Dr Jonathan Marshall, head of analysis at the • People should be encouraged to reduce Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, said: their meat and dairy consumption by 20% "Calling time on gas boilers will represent by 2030, with meat eating reduced by a major step on the UK's path to a carbon 35% by 2050, meaning more peatland to neutral nation and is a way for families up absorb carbon and to plant trees and down the country to take action on their carbon footprints."

• Other carbon intensive activities should also be cut, with a slower growth in flights, reductions in car travel, cutting waste and boosting recycling

•

More action on energy efficiency, especially insulating buildings

•

Electricity will be zero carbon by 2035, with a phase out of gas power that does not have technology to capture and store its carbon emissions, and renewables - in particular offshore wind - generating 70% of power

•

By 2035, 460,000 hectares of new mixed woodland should be planted to remove carbon dioxide, increasing woodland should be planted to remove carbon dioxide, increasing woodland cover from

But some climate campaigners say that the Climate Change Committee’s target of 78% emissions reduction does not go far enough.

Mike Childs, head of science at Friends of the Earth, said: “This is too conservative given the havoc and misery extreme weather is already causing, particularly to the poorest people in the world who have contributed least to climate breakdown.

“We should be aiming to phase out the installation of new gas boilers well before 2030 and fitting approximately 10 million heat pumps by the same date.

“It’s what government does right now that will determine if we meet our carbon pollution reduction goals. And what the government is doing is ploughing £27bn into climate-wrecking roads as well as funding damaging fossil-fuel projects overseas.”

12

13

De-clutter for 2021 So you have survived Christmas and are now thinking: ‘ Where am I going to put all this stuff?” it happens every year (and throughout). We find ourselves submerged in gifts, and whilst it is lovely to receive them, there is only so much space in the house! You have two choices I guess, buy a bigger house or maybe it’s time to de-clutter! Mike at Direct Local explains.

I find it hard to work when there is a lot of clutter around me. I resort to having a good clear up before I can channel my mind and get things achieved. At the same time, it is not always as easy as it sounds as we all get attached to our belongings. With this in mind, I thought I would try to help those of you who would like it. Once you have cleared the clutter, what you have remaining are the essential elements, which tend to be more beautiful and more elegant.

1.Make a list As with many tasks, it is usually easier to start with a plan. Write down all the rooms that you would like to work on and then start one area at a time.

2.What doesn’t have a function?

This does take a certain amount of honesty, and is sometimes easier to do with someone else’s possessions, but, if you are doing this on your own, a little ruthlessness is called for.

We all have sentimentality towards certain items, and hold onto others ‘just in case’.

3.De-clutter your wardrobe Anything that attains a hole is binned immediately. Effectively, as we get older our size and style changes as our skin and hair colour and some things just don’t work anymore. Whites don’t always stay as white as they once were, and neither does black. Whilst it is lovely to have summer beach clothes – how many do we need? Likewise, a pair of shoes that have never been worn because we don’t have the rest of the outfit to go with them possibly could find a better home.

Reviewed by food critic Peter Abraham

14

A great way to do this is to turn all your hangers the wrong way, have a look in six months time which items haven’t been worn – the likelihood is that they will still be unworn six months later.

4.Dvds, Cds, Vhs, Cassettes In this digital age, so many of the above are now just not used and they can take up vast amounts of space – how often do you use them? I have found that I now upload all of my Cds to my Mac and play them through my TV, on my phone, in the car, on my ipad etc. as such, I bundled up all of my Dvds as Christmas gifts. The same unfortunately goes books.

5.Take a photo Sometimes, all we need is a reminder of something that we no longer need and, as such, a photograph of that chipped vase with some lovely flowers is all we require to allow ourselves to part with something we can no longer house.

6.The kitchen Now there is a special room, which always seem to harbour every gadget, dish and mug that we would possibly house. If you have a dishwasher, I would imagine that even you are surprised by the number of mugs you now have. I shall tell you, that if you have less mugs, it is amazing how much quicker it is to empty the dishwasher. Have you held onto the roasting tins that come with the last cooker you owned?

7.Retain, Recycle, Remove As you start to approach this mammoth task, you could try to separate into three criteria.

Items you want to retain: items you could sell on eBay or donate to charity: and items that need disposing of in the bin. You may be surprised how much money you could raise by selling a few items that you really don’t want. This goes for clothing, as well as Cds, Dvds, furniture and even jewellery. You may even be able to have a holiday if you have really good clear out! And you can even get someone to do the hard work for you. For a fee.

Over a period of time, you would be surprised by the space that you reclaim. It may seem daunting; but having a clear-out can benefit not just your home, but also your 8.Five Item Rule mind. Psychologists have found that women If the above seems daunting, how about with cluttered homes have higher levels of looking at it in a far gentler way. Say, every cortisol – the stress hormone associated with time you clean or tidy the house, you select chronic fatigue, post traumatic stress just five items that you no longer need and set disorder, and higher risk of mortality. A recent them aside in a box or bag, or the boot of your study also showed that physical clutter car ready for you to drop off when your next affects people’s ability to focus, process passing a charity shop? information, and be productive – so jilting the junk could be just the energy boost you need. What are you waiting for?

TSA ACCOUNTANTS BRISTOL LTD CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS AND ADVISORS 0117 923 5394

enquiries@tsabusinessadvisors.co.uk

ACCA

www.tsabusinessadvisors.co.uk

Your one stop shop for Accountancy, Tax and Business Advice

TSA Accountants Bristol Ltd 124 Gloucester Road Patchway Bristol BS34 5BP

Accounting Services Sole Trader Self Employed Limited Company Partnership Contractor

Business Advice Professional business advice to help set you on the path to growth and success.

This is included within our services as standard.

Free Initial Consultation We offer a free initial consultation to assess the level of accountancy services you require.

15

MW FUNERAL DIRECTORS GO THE EXTRA MILE

“One solution is webcasting of the service, which is now very common, but even that can feel lonely and remote to someone who was very close to an individual.

A Bristol funeral directors is going the extra mile to enable people to pay their respects while there are restrictions on attending funeral services due to Covid-19.

“One solution we have found is to put some more time into the journey to the service and work with families so that there is a timed route, often with pauses and stopping places where people can stand at the roadside or in a special place – such as a sports club – and pay their respects.

Routes to cemeteries and crematoriums are being planned by MW Funeral Directors so that those prevented from attending a service or self-isolating can pay their respects.

Hearses are able to stop at significant points where family members live, social clubs or sports grounds with mourners able to socially distance while paying their respects, and often applauding.

MW Funeral Directors cover the whole of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and further afield, planning and directing burials and cremations to the individual requirements of families.

“It is proving very comforting for families and makes more of an event before then they go to their laptop or computer to watch the service.”

MW Funeral Directors say it is important to work alongside families and friends of the deceased to put together a memorial that will live on in the hearts of guests for many years and this should not be curbed by the current restrictions.

Ella Abbott, funeral director, said: “It seems certain that sadly the restriction of a maximum of 30 people at a funeral is going to be with us well into 2021. We have always arranged funerals in a truly bespoke way, to allow for personalisation and to meet the needs of the family and friends of the person who has died.

The team have organised funerals themed for special interest groups, such as bikers, environmentalists or animal lovers and for those of all faiths and of none.

“It is proving very difficult for some families to decide who should come to the service and how it will be organised and we have been working with them to find ways to ensure that the whole funeral and service honours the person who has passed away.

16

Said Ella Abbott: “There is a lot of flexibility around funerals. Sometimes cost can be an issue for a family so we keep our basic packages for a funeral early in the day when crematorium fees are low at £1,995 and there are even options for unattended funerals.

“But in these difficult days it seems to be more important than ever for families to mark the event in a memorable way and we work with them to ensure that happens despite all the restrictions we all now face.”

professional

friendly

affordable

www.barberontrym007.co.uk 10 Carlton Court Westbury On Trym Bristol BS9 3DF

barberontrym@yahoo.co.uk

0117 3305520

Dogosaur Walking Service based in South Bristol. Canine first aid trained.

Fully insured and CRB checked.

Crated van with air conditioning.

6 years professional experience.

Off road walks

www.jurassicbarkdogs.co.uk On-Demand Local Fast Food Delivery

Contact Sophie on 07809 908 659 Email: sophie@jurassicbarkdogs

17

Barratt boosting wildlife with more nature friendly housing for Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire New ÂŁ1m initiative launching in Spring 2021 supporting communities to help nature thrive

Barratt Developments and wildlife charity RSPB are raising the bar for nature friendly housing across Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire by announcing a new goal for their ongoing partnership. By 2023 Barratt will further prioritise wildlife on all of its new developments by creating dedicated space for local biodiversity conservation, installing a range of wildlife friendly features and following expert RSPB advice. Beyond 2023 the goal is to have at least 10% more wildlife habitats in and around developments, delivering a clear biodiversity net gain.

Within two years every new development in Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire will be provided with the guidance and tools to include wildlife friendly features into its public open spaces including plans to create climate resilient landscapes. More trees will be planted each year and the company is transitioning to become peat free. Every new show home garden will follow strict RSPB guidance which prioritises wildlife through specialist planting and landscaping, with at least 50% of the gardens to receive special RSPB commendations. Many of the new developments will also feature more hedgehog highways and swift nesting sites.

18

Coat Grove, a development in Martock of 120 two, three and four-bedroom homes, features RSPB Gold standard designed gardens which include a range of features from bird and bat boxes to hedgehog highways, ponds and habitats for frogs, toads, newts and more.

Barratt Developments, parent company of Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, is currently building thousands of homes across the South West, including at Ladden Garden Village, Yate and Northfields Park, Patchway.

Having already installed hundreds of the swift bricks now its goal is to install several thousand around the country.As part of the ongoing partnership, Barratt is also investing ÂŁ1m in an exciting new project with the RSPB to support people to help nature thrive in their gardens, balconies and eventually their community greenspaces.

Back in 2018 Barratt became the first housebuilder to target 10 cities around the country with swift nesting bricks developed with the RSPB.

Launching in Spring 21 and called Nature on Your Doorstep, the project will deliver the resources, connections and inspiration that will empower people to create their own havens for wildlife where they live.

The project will focus on the development of digital resources and an online community that brings people together to share their stories, tips and advice on the best ways to look after nature near them.

With local nature habitats in serious trouble and 40 million birds having vanished from the skies in the last half century, every community has a role to play in tackling the ecological and climate emergency. The actions taken for nature by individuals or communities together, such as welcoming wildlife into gardens or greenspace, will make a really big difference.

Ian Menham, West regional director for Barratt Developments said: "As the country's leading national sustainable housebuilder looking after nature is integral to the work that we continuously do through our partnership with RSPB. This is why we are committing to boosting wildlife and building nature friendly developments across the South West. And, through the exciting new ÂŁ1m project with the RSPB, we look forward to developing new digital resources that will connect and inspire homeowners to help nature on their doorstep."

19

Curried Butternut Squash and Peanut Butter Soup

This is the perfect antidote to those cold January days…

Method

Makes about 6 servings

1. Peel the butternut squash, cut into wedges, remove the seeds and fibres and cut into small chunks.

Prepare less than 30 mins Cook around 40 mins Ingredients • 1kg butternut squash • 40g butter (almond oil if vegan) • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced • 2 sticks of celery, thinly sliced • 2 tsp mild curry powder • 1 litre veg stock • 5 llbs crunchy peanut butter • 300 ml milk (coconut milk if vegan) • A squeeze of lemon juice • Salt and pepper • 50g salted and roasted peanuts chopped, to garnish • Chopped coriander leaf, to garnish

20

2. Melt butter or oil in a large saucepan and cook onion and celery on low, until soft and lightly browned. Add the curry powder and fry for 1 minute, then add the squash and stock. Simmer for a good 20 minutes until the squash is very tender.

3. Puree the soup with the peanut butter (in batches if necessary). Return to the pan with milk and lemon juice and heat up again. Season to taste and serve with the peanut and coriander garnish.

21

Sudoku Puzzles

Mega Maze & Word search

EASY

Start

MEDIUM PUSH TRANCE VIABLE WING

HARD

Here are this weeks 3 puzzles to test your number crunching skills ranging from easy to medium and hard.

22

AGREEMENT APPLE BAR BITE

CHICKEN CLAIM FLIGHT FOREIGNER

IDENTITY MARGIN PLAYER PUBLICATION

Did You See This?

So Did Your Next Customer This Space is Only

£59

CONTACT US NOW TO ADVERTISE

t: 0117 325 8029 e: info@directlocalonline.com w: www.directlocalbristol.co.uk Bristol’s Quality Advertising Magazines

House, Garden, Office Clearance

Plus All Your Other Waste Removal Needs too!

On Average cheaper than a skip.

Tel: 07592 506 003 1/4 Load £89 Half Load £139 3/4 Load £179 Full Load £199

www.junkmonsters.co.uk 23

Dinosaur's brain digitally rebuilt by scientists

A dinosaur's brain has been digitally rebuilt revealing what scientists called a "surprising" insight into the creature's agility and eating habits.

Bristol University Scientists used advanced imaging and 3-D modelling techniques to igitally rebuild the brain of The Codontosaurus.

They found the creature, better known as the Bristol dinosaur due to it being discovered in the city, may have eaten meat unlike its plant-eating relatives.

It also may have walked on only two legs rather than all four.

Paleontologist Antonio Ballell said: "Our analysis of The Codontosaurus' brain uncovered many fascinating features, some of which were quite surprising.

"Whereas its later relatives moved around ponderously on all fours, our findings suggest this species may have walked on two legs and been occasionally carnivorous."

The Codontosaurus lived in the late Triassic age about 205 million years ago and was the size of a large dog.

24

‘Beautifully preserved' Although its fossils were discovered near what is now Bristol Zoo in 1834, scientists have only recently been able to deploy imaging software to extract new information without destroying them.

Three-dimensional models were generated from CT scans by digitally extracting the bone from the rock, identifying anatomical details about its brain and inner ear previously unseen in the fossil.

"Even though the actual brain is long gone, the software allows us to recreate brain and inner ear shape via the dimensions of the cavities left behind," Mr Ballell explained.

"The brain case of The codontosaurus is beautifully preserved so we compared it to other dinosaurs, identifying common features and some that are specific to The Codontosaurus.

"Its brain cast even showed the detail of the floccular lobes, located at the back of the brain, which are important for balance.

"Their large size indicate it was bipedal. This structure is also associated with the control of balance and eye and neck movements, suggesting The Codontosaurus was relatively agile and could keep a stable gaze while moving fast."

CALL 01179 647948

Body Repairs

Bristol Ltd

Car body work repairs Bristol

Body Repairs Bristol Ltd specialise in car and commercial vehicle bodywork.

We are Mercedes Benz and Daf commercial approved repairers.

We are a partnership that has been established for 11 years, but we have over 50 years experience in the trade.

Top Quality Professional Job At A Competitive Price We offer:

Accident repairs

Scan this code with your mobile to go straight to our website.

Body repairs Panel beating Paint spraying Fitting of body kits One-off body styling including spoilers Import repair specialists Custom painting, inc flake, candy & pearl Body Repairs Bristol Ltd have a great deal of experience in the repair of cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles.

Unit 5 Bakers Park, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 7TT

Email : info@bodyrepairsbristol.com

Web: www.bodyrepairsbristol.com

DON’T MOVE

IMPROVE

Call In The Experts To Get Your Home Improvments Under Way Today!

Plastering Extensions Decorating Carpentry Kitchens & Bathroom Fittings Small Jobs Undertaken Too! Tel: 01173 257790 or 01275 595790 Advertising Tel: 07500 017236 E: Ron@alsbuildingservices.co.uk W: www.alsconstructionservices.co.uk & 10b High St BUILDING Shirehampton SERVICES Bristol, BS11 0DP

AL

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

25

Mobile Speed Camera Sites Bristol

With reports of mobile speed cameras back in operation never get caught speeding again with this list of sites to expect a mobile speed camera at anytime.

A3029 Winterstoke Road (30mph)

Hazelbury Road, Whitchurch (20mph)

A37 Wells Road, Hengrove (30mph)

Hengrove Avenue, Hengrove, Bristol (20mph)

A370 Coronation Road, Southville (30mph)

Hengrove Lane, Hengrove, Bristol (20mph)

A38 Rupert Street/Bridewell Highbury Road, Bedminster Street/The Haymarket, Bristol (20mph) (20mph) Highridge Green, Bristol A4 Totterdown Bridge (30mph) (30mph) Hollister’s Drive, Hartcliffe A4174 Callington Road, (20mph) Brislington, Bristol (30mph) Hollway Road, Stockwood A4174 King Georges Road, (20mph) Bristol (30mph) Hungerford Road, Bristol Allison Road, Bristol (30mph) (20mph)

Stockwood Lane, nr the sports ground, Stockwood (20mph) Stockwood Lane, nr Whitchurch Village sign, Stockwood (30mph) Stockwood Lane, Stockwood (30mph) Sturminster Road, Stockwood (30mph) Talbot Road, Bristol (20mph) Whitchurch Lane, nr Halfacre Lane (20mph) Whitchurch Lane, nr Hawkfield Road (20mph) Whitland Road, Bristol (30mph)

B3119 West Town Lane (20mph)

Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph)

B3122 Redcatch Road, Knowle (20mph)

Ladman Road, Stockwood (20mph)

Wingfield Road, Bristol (20mph)

B4466 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol (20mph)

Marksbury Road, Bedminster (20mph)

Furber Road, Bristol (20mph)

Bamfield, Hengrove (30mph)

Newbridge Road, Bristol (20mph)

Barnstaple Road, Knowle (20mph) Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe (30mph) Broadwalk, Knowle West (20mph)

Novers Hill, Bristol (20mph) Novers Lane, Bristol (20mph) Petherton Road, Hengrove (20mph)

Broomhill Road (30mph)

Queen’s Road, Bishopsworth (30mph)

Calcott Road, Knowle (20mph)

Ridgeway Lane, Bristol (30mph)

26

Wick Road (20mph)

Glyn Vale, Knowle (20mph) Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe (30mph) Smyth Road, Ashton (20mph) Somerdale Avenue, Knowle (20mph) South Liberty Lane, Ashton Vale (20mph) Duckmoor Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Barrow Hill Road (30mph)

B4052 Ashley Down Road, Bristol (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Hung Road (40mph)

B4054 Avonmouth Road, Shirehampton (30mph)

Bonnington Walk, nr Wordsworth Road, Lockleaze (20mph) Concorde Drive, Southmead (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Portview Road B4054 Cranbrook Road, Redland (20mph) Constable Road, nr Crome (30mph) Road, Lockleaze (20mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, A4 Portway Nr Roman Way Sea Mills (30mph) Coombe Lane, Stoke Bishop (40mph) (20mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, A4 Portway Nr Sylvan Way/ Shirehampton Park (30mph) Eastfield Road, Westbury on Riverleaze (40mph) Trym (20mph) B4055 Station Road, Henbury A4018 Falcondale Road, (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph) Westbury on Trym (30mph) A403 St Andrews Road, Avonmouth (40mph)

B4057 Knole Lane, Brentry (30mph)

Glenfrome Road, Eastville (20mph)

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

B4469 Muller Road, Horfield (30mph)

Gordon Avenue, Bristol (20mph)

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

Bell Barn Road, Stoke Bishop (20mph)

Highbury Road, Horfield (20mph)

A432 Downend Road, Fishponds (20mph)

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

Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph)

A432 Fishponds Road, Easton (20mph) Ashley Hill, Montpelier (20mph) Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth (30mph) Highbury Road, Horfield (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph) Kings Weston Lane, Lawrence Weston (30mph)

Julian Road, Sneyd Park (20mph) Keys Avenue, Horfield (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph) Romney Avenue, nr Stoke Park Primary School, Lockleaze (20mph) Stoke Hill, Sneyd Park (30mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph)

Long Cross, Lawrence Weston (30mph) Merebank Road, Avonmouth (30mph) Portview Road, Shirehampton (20mph) Roman Way, Bristol (20mph) Station Road, Shirehampton (20mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph) Wessex Ave, Horfield (20mph)

Please visit www.avonandsomerset.police.uk for exact days and placement of a mobile camera site and remember to give yourself plenty of time to plan your journey to avoid rushing to get to a destination thus (Speeding) 27

28

www.gasproboilers.co.uk PROFESSIONAL SERVICE EVERYTIME

PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS

ALL PLUMBING & GAS WORK UNDERTAKEN BOILER INSTALLATIONS BOILER REPAIRS POWER FLUSHING UNVENTED SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS BATHROOM INSTALLATIONS

FULLY INSURED INTEREST FREE CREDIT & 10YR WARRANTY ON NEW BOILER INSTALLATION

Tel: Nathan Proud

07830 448127

thegaspro@gmail.com

South Bristol - North Bristol - South Glos - North Somerset

505353

RECOMENDED

WANT TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS ?

We have over 80,000 readers every month Direct Local Bristol has the solution to help your business get seen more..

Visit www.directlocalbristol.co.uk Email: info@directlocalonline.com Call: 0117 325 8029

Join our mailing list and receive our latest digital interactive versions of our magazines straight to your inbox

29

TRAINING  SERVICE  SALES  HIRE

Bristol's Largest Independent Construction Health & Safety Training Centre

    

IPAF PASMA Forklift Manual Handling Asbestos Awareness

    

CITB Health & Safety Awareness CITB SSSTS and Refreshers CITB SMSTS and Refreshers First Aid Face Fit Testing

    

Abrasive Wheels Working at Height Scaffold Inspection Ladder & Steps and more...

0117 967 0811 info@davisaccess.co.uk | www.davisaccess.co.uk Unit 4, Bakers Park, Cater Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 7TT 30

CITY AND PORT OF BRISTOL BOWLING CLUB

In May 2015 a portacabin arrived at the City and Port of Bristol Green to replace the aged and already dismantled wooden Men’s Hut which had stood and served the club well for many years.

Consideration had been given to a modern wooden building but in the end the decision was made to have a portacabin and one was purchased from ReeceR Space who are based between Lydney and Chepstow. Alan Coward delivered the portacabin lowering it inch perfect onto the pillars built by Ken Davies in time for the arrival of the new facility.

Changes had been made to the inside of the portacabin so that there were two changing areas and an entrance in which a notice board could be sited and used as the clubs own space in which to display notices away from the main club.

Sadly it started to become necessary to carry out repairs about a year after installation and this became an ongoing task until it was realised this year that major repairs would be needed in order to have the building in a useable state for seasons to come.

ReeceR Space will carry out the essential repairs in the New Year and on completion the hope is that it will provide many more years of service to the club.

In a year when it was not easy to be optimistic and when little bowling was possible it is now good to look ahead to better times and hopefully a full programme of bowling in 2021.

A full programme of competition is planned at County and National Level. Local men’s and ladies leagues have issued fixtures and it is hoped that the club will once more be able to run the usual programme of friendly games and that club competitions will return.

Individuals at the club have entered county competitions in 2021.

31

32