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6. Your garden in August 8. Volunteers needed 10. What’s in store for you in August 12. What’s on 13. Clevedon 150th Flower Show 16. Cineworld competition 18. The Port Of Bristol Bowls Club 21. Local club succeeds in Shirehampton 23. Beetroot, sweet potato and pea samosa 29. Confidential paper waste
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Editors words Wow! how hot has it been lately. Hope everyone has been enjoying the sunshine. Well its August and we are over half way through the year already, schools officially out and lots of events on this summer like the Bristol international Balloon Fiesta and things to do in your local community. Just get out in your local community and enjoy all the things going on in your area and have fun in the sunshine. One of the topics in some areas are the shear amount of flies about a the moment they seem to have been busy multiplying exponentially especially in the Avonmouth area. Feels like we just have to put up with it as local councils have no interest in the problem. Have you got a remedy if so let us know at Direct Local. So finally what do we all think of Boris as our new Prime Minister then? Will he do the job and take us in to Brexit or will he just be another Prime minister that offers everything and gives us nothing but beating around the bush. personally i think we will never leave the EU and another referendum is on the cards but please tell us your thought on this as we love to get your points of view on this subject.
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Your Garden In August
After the heat of July, the weather usually continues to be very nice giving us time to simply enjoy our gardens and all the hard work we’ve put into them. Don’t worry too much about doing endless jobs – just remember to keep everything watered. If you are going away, you may need to enlist the help of friends and family to look after the garden. If you are at home and feeling energetic, there are still a few gardening tasks for August that will keep your gardens going longer, as well as opportunities to get a head start on next year’s garden plans.
Take herb cutting
August is the ideal month to take cuttings woody herbs such as Rosemary and Lavender. To do this, simply take new growth that hasn’t flowered this year cut a piece 10cm long just below a leaf joint, remove the lower leaves and dip the end in a rooting hormone before planting in a gritty compost. If you have lavender in the garden, now is also the ideal time to give it a trim. This will encourage new bushy growth in the spring and will prevent it becoming bare and woody.
Pruning and tidying
Most long flowering perennials will finish flowering this month so cut them down to the ground. Don’t forget about them though – continue to water them, as this will encourage a second flush of foliage and generally prevent the garden looking frazzled and messy. Although weeds will be growing more slowly now than in the spring it’s a good idea to continue to hoe the soil to keep them down.
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Try to do this in warm, dry conditions to ensure weed seedlings you disturb are left on the surface to dehydrate and die.
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month…. A nice relaxing job for those hot days! Pull up a chair in a sunny spot and start planning for next Hydrangea year. Make sketches of your flower borders and vegetable plot and Why should you plant them? list what you want to plant. Hydrangeas are popular garden shrubs with delicate heads of Take photos of your garden now flowers in shades of pink, white while it is looking its best – if you or blue. They are easy to care want to rearrange in the winter its for, fully hardy and have an old much easier to do if you have a fashioned, cottage style charm. reference point. Also think about what bulbs you want to plant for How should you plant them? that early display of spring colour Hydrangeas like moist, free – bulbs are usually available to draining soil and a partially buy from the end of August ready shaded sheltered spot. for autumn planting.
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Ross, a volunteer in Bristol says, “It’s a simple yet fulfilling role that makes a positive difference. My match, Shruthi, is able to attend events with my support, such as the International Women’s Day event at Bristol City Hall, which she would have found much harder to do alone. My training with Guide Dogs prior to being matched with Shruthi was invaluable. I’d recommend the role to anyone who is looking for volunteer opportunities.” Guide Dogs provides full training for all volunteers. To apply, go to the Guide Dogs website (https:// www.guidedogs.org.uk/) and click on Volunteering or call the South West Team on 0345 143 0204.
Maeve Kearney, My Guide Volunteer Manager, says “My Guide is a fantastic service that enables volunteers to help people who are partially sighted or blind to take part in activities that they may not have been able to take part in previously. Many people living with sight loss experience isolation or loneliness, and I have seen first-hand how having a My Guide volunteer can help turn their life around”
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WHAT DOES AUGUST HOLD FOR YOU? January If there is something unfinished it may be a good time to bring it to a close. Don’t be hard on yourself. Remember flexibility can bring dividends. You may feel that your energy levels have improved a lot this month too. Keywords. Completion and flexibility
August If there is a difficult situation remember that you have the ability to go through this in a good and positive way. May be wise to take a step back and also try to see the other persons point of view. Keywords relationships and social ability
February Something you acquire this month may get a new interest for you. You may find you step back and review whether this could be a really good investment. A difficult situation will need to be dealt with too. Keywords. New interest and resolution
September Seems a very positive time for you right now. Is there anything that you feel you are just hanging on to, maybe it is the right time now to let it go. Clearing things can make way for the new keywords. Let go, and new opportunities.
March It looks as though it could be quite a busy month socially. If you have nothing planned at present, be prepared that you may suddenly seem very popular and in demand. Just remember to take time out for yourself too. Keywords. Sociability and you time.
October Something you’ve been avoiding really needs to be sorted out. Once it has been you will find a sense of renewed energy and relief. This may also be a time to do a quick overview of anything else you may need to change or bring into your life. Keywords: Sort things out, make way
April It maybe wise to be a little on your guard at this time, and follow your intuition. There maybe a situation or a person that is a little bit difficult right now .Keywords. Intuition and sensitivity May Relationships seem a main focus this month. Remember to follow your intuition when it involves other people. You may need to take a step back, and look at the situation in a different way. House and home may be important to you at this time also. Keywords. Relationships and home June Could see the end result of something that has been a bit on going. Communication is highlighted for you this month, remember it is also good to listen as well. It seems like you could be coming into a new phase, and a few new ideas may come to fruition. Keywords. Communication and new things. July Keep a look out for good opportunities, especially if there is something you have been thinking of changing. A relationship will start this month, and you may feel drawn to staying at home more, and possibly rejuvenating some things within your living space. Keywords. Opportunities and home
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November It seems there could be some events coming up for you that your not looking forward to. If this is the case just remember to be pleasant and this is only a temporary thing. You also have the capability to deal with any situation in a dignified and pleasant way. Keywords. Take a step back and enjoy December Could be you are thinking of going on a holiday or a short break. If this is the case try and let all those tensions and problems disappear even for a brief time. It does look like this should be a month of socialising and fun. Keywords. Travel socialising.
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Cider and Cheese Event Date: 3rd August Description: From 4pm to close Cider and Cheese buffet Offers on draught ciders Live music with The Fred Bloggs Band Outside on the patio (weather permitting) £5 per ticket for buffet £2 entry for all guests, free members Venue: PBA Club BS11 9XW
Bug Buggies Event Date: 7th August Description: Bug Buddies’ is a craft activity for children accompanied by an adult - which is not only fun but will also draw attention to our dependency on insects for a multitude of reasons and will give more tips on how to help protect insect diversity. Venue: Shirehampton Public Hall BS11 Big Bug Bonanza Event Date: 8th – 9th August Description: Two days of BUGTASTIC activities! Venue: Noahs Ark Zoo Farm Clevedon Road Wraxall Bristol The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2019 Event Date: 8th – 11th August Description: Four days of free family fun… Venue: Ashton Court Estate Flower Power Event Date: 10th August Description: Tandem Arts invite young and old to a flower pressing event Bring along flowers, plants, leaves anything that can be pressed. The pressed flora will get laminated at a later stage and get transformed into a pressed flower curtain artwork for all to see at the Shirehampton Public Hall! Venue: Shirehampton Public Hall BS11
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QS meet - August Event Date: 11th August Description: We’re back at the wonderful Kings Weston House for the August meet. Please ensure that you drive carefully both on the road outside and in the grounds. We will have the police on site and any exuberant driving can’t be tolerated. It’s a popular location for dog walkers and families. So we must be respectful. £3 per car on entry. Food, coffee and ice cream on site. Absolutely everyone is welcome regardless of what you drive. Venue: Kings Weston House Growing with Nature Summer Holiday Club Event Date: 5th - 19th August Description: For children aged 511 Eco-friendly gardening skills, nature observation and practical wildlife projects. £1.50 per session. Subsidised places available. Weeks can be booked individually.to book a place contact Maria on smciallotmentproject@ gmail.com Tel. 0755 2955403. Venie: Sea Mills Connunity cenrer Friends Fest in Bristol | Blaise Castle Event Date: 23rd August Descritpion: FriendsFest arrives in Bristol at Blaise castle Estate from 23rdAugust through 1st September 2019 in celebration of its 25th Anniversary. Tickets available through Seetickets at http://tidd.ly/3cf709da from 9am on Friday 15th March. Venue: Blaise Castle BS10 7QT
Shirehampton Planning Group Event Date: 14th August Description: To have ‘our’ say in the choices being made for our Village by others Opportunity for Residents to discuss Planning Applications & Development Works in the Village of Shirehampton. To work with neighbouring Planning Groups to influence works in the Ward of Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston S Club Party LIVE + 90’s and 00’s disco! Event Date: 17th August Description: This promises to be Bristol’s 90’s and 00’s event of the Summer! Venue: BAWA, 589 Southmead Rd, Bristol Find Your Strengths 6 week course Event Date: 20th August Description: Want to improve your confidence? Finding it hard to make changes? Need some motivation? This interactive 6 week course will help you to find your strengths, change your outlook and boost your self-esteem. Get in touch for more info and to book your place now! Email: westofenglandworks@southmead.org Venue: Greenway Centre BS10 5PY MINGLES OVER 30’s DANCE PARTY at The BAWA Club, Bristol Event Date: 6th September 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
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With the summer sun continuing to swelter, running to your nearest air-conditioned Cineworld is a logical way to spend your time. Luckily, there’s plenty of silver screen hits set to debut in August – so let’s get into it! Kicking us off on August 1st is Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in the first ever Fast & Furious spin-off, Hobbs & Shaw. Going up against Idris Elba’s big bad super-soldier, the two will need to put aside their differences to take down this seemingly unstoppable common enemy. A day later sees more familiar faces return via The Angry Birds Movie 2, with Red, Chuck and Bomb back for another adventure where they are forced to go head-to-head with a rival island of Eagles.
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Fast forward to August 9th and there’s a great double bill as both The Art of Racing in the Rain and The Sun is also a Star take to the cinema. The former tells the story of a race car driver and his dog, while the latter centres on two hopeless romantics that fall swiftly in love. Then, on August 14th, Quentin Tarantino’s show biz satire Once upon a time in Hollywood arrives in cinemas, boasting an all-star cast that includes the likes of Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. A TV actor and his stunt double want to achieve mainstream success, but 1969 LA has other plans. Two days later, Good Boys is a new type of coming-of-age comedy that proves skipping school isn’t always the correct choice.
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And remember, as always Cineworld Bristol and Direct Local Magazine are giving readers a chance to win a prize. Simply fill out the next page Word search. There’s so many great movies coming to Cineworld in August. You only need pick which to see first!
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Cineworld Competition Sun Star Good Boys Super Bad Neighbours Racing Rain Fast Furious Hobbs Shaw Speed Funny
Cineworld Bristol are giving away2 tickets to a 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 20/8/19 July Winner : Annie Cash
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City & Port of Bristol Bowls Club When would you find people wearing silly hats, a spider without legs --- but a prize for the bowler able to bowl a wood closest to it, and a barbeque at a bowling green in Shirehampton?
Thanks go to Warburtons for supporting this prestigious event and to Natalie Looker who produced some great posters to tell everyone what was going on.
The answer is --- on Presidents Day at the City and Port of Bristol Bowling Club.
It is not every day that Radio Bristol come to call, but ---- on Tuesday June 18th they did. Richard Hoskin --- the Sports Editor --- came to the green This year saw the fifth Annual Presidents Day --- on to find out about bowling. He spoke to several June 29th and the sun certainly shone upon it. bowlers to find out why they enjoy the sport so much and even donned a white coat before The President, David Hinksman once again put on bowling his first ever four woods on a green. and afternoon of fun bowling with prizes at the end, Someone was heard to say ---- sign him on, when a free barbeque and free raffle. his last two woods came very close to the jack. This year’s Spider Champion was Ken Davies --his wood being nearest to the Jack in the middle of the green when all woods had come to rest. There was a game of bowls, between ---- more or less, Men and Women ----Flo Grimes was called upon to join the ranks of the men for the afternoon and was on the winning side. Ten ends were bowled in two sets of five--- it really was a warm afternoon.
The resulting programme was broadcast on Wednesday July 3rd and it was well worth a listen. David Hinksman and Ken Davies went to Olveston on Tuesday July 9th to play Len Hall and John Drysdale in the City and County Pairs Competition. It was an enjoyable and highly competitive competition which the host pair won over slightly less than twenty one ends.
The four bowlers winning by the greatest margin The Ladies League Team lead by Gill Hinksman were ---- Flo Grimes, David Hinksman, Bill Hatherall did well during the month of June including a reand John Conroy. markable away win at table topping Bristol Bowling Club. Brian Crawley was this year’s barbeque Chef and a wonderful job he did too. Well supported by Dee The Men’s League Team lead by Bill Hatherall Crawley, Gill Hinksman and Shirley Parker he prorecorded back to back wins against Bristol St vided a feast fit for any Presidents Day! Andrews and Bristol either side of a break to much improve chances of moving up the table. The silly hats --- there were a few on show, so a judge was needed to decide the winner. Shirley Away from the green and bowling ---- success for Parker took on the task and declared that Julie the club or individuals in the club ---- come the Lookers rather strange creation --- it was a plastic efforts of the volunteers from within and sometimes basket requiring small plastic balls to be thrown into outside who make a contribution. Their contribution it -- was the winner. is much appreciated.
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Stir in the chilli, garlic, rosemary and a little freshly ground black pepper and mix well. Now ‘butterfly’ the chicken breasts. Hold 1 chicken breast on a chopping board and slice through the middle horizontally until almost cut in half – take care not to go all the way! Open out flat like a butterfly. Repeat with the other breasts and rub the lemon mixture all over the cut sides. Lay flat on 2 plates, cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the potato salad. Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water over a high heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and halve, put them in a bowl and pour over the stock. Toss well and leave to cool – the potatoes will soak up some of the stock while they’re still warm. Mix the mayonnaise and yogurt in a bowl, stir in the herbs and spring onions and season to taste. Add to the potatoes and fold everything together. Light the barbecue for direct medium heat. Spray the chicken with low-calorie cooking spray and barbecue over direct medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender and cooked through, turning once. Or cook on a griddle pan over a medium-high heat. Scatter over the extra lemon zest, chilli and rosemary and serve hot with the creamy potato salad and lots of salad or veg.
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