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4 Want to make the most of it? If so, start with these 8 things you must do in your twenties. Are you in your twenties? Welcome to the prime time of your life! You will only be a twenty-something once, so make sure you’re making the most of your 20s and prepare yourself to live a more fulfilling life. 8 THINGS TO DO IN YOUR TWENTIES TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LIFE
DO SOMETHING SCARY
The world is meant to be explored. Taking an adventure by yourself will help you grow your perspective (plus you’ll get to do all the stuff you want to do without complaint).
TRAVEL
PARTY ALL NIGHT
It is amazing how little we can know about a person despite how long we have known them. Find out how your parents and grand parents met. Ask older family members to explain what life was like when they were your age.
VOLUNTEER FORA CAUSE
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Complaining about the world’s problems will not make them go away. Choose a cause that connects with you and be a part of the solution.
SEE YOUR FAVOURITE BAND LIVE
I know it sounds amazing on your car stereo or vinyl record, but there is something magical about hearing your favourite song performed live and in person.
PAY OFF YOUR DEBT
Frugal living might not be sexy, but there is nothing fun about drowning in debt. Begin by reducing your debts that carry the lowest balances or highest interest rates. There is nothing wrong with the occasional indulgence, but financial freedom requires making sacrifices (and is so worth it).
GET TO KNOW YOUR FAMILY
PLAY A SPORT
A consistent sleep schedule is your best bet for energy to carry you through the day, but who’s to say you can’t break the rules on occasion? Go to a club, concert, or bar with your friends. Have a blast until the place shuts down and then go to an all-night diner for coffee and conversation. Memories are made up of things like late nights with the people you care about most.
What was your favourite sport when you were a kid? Invite some friends out to a park for a game of football,cricket, rugby or ultimate frisbee. If it’s a hit, make it a weekly event.
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BRISTOL OLD VIC
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL LANDED HIS JOB In 1829, Isambard Kingdom Brunel landed his job as Project Manager when he was 23 years old after having won a competition which was launched to see who could design the best bridge.
A 22 year old lady call Sarah Henley jumped off Clifton Suspension Bridge in 1885. However, her skirt acted as a parachute and actually glided her down to safety. She then went on to live until her mid-eighties!
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School was opened by Sir PatrickMarkJeremyactorsandOlivierLaurencein1946taughtgreatsuchasIrons,StrongandStewart
Bristol Zoo is the fifth oldest zoo in the world having been open since 1836!
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL
Isambard Kingdom Brunel never saw the Clifton Suspension Bridge finished as he died before it was completed.
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PORTISHEAD RBL WIN IN STORMY BOWLS EVENT
A violent storm that marked the end of the heatwave flooded the West Backwell Bowls Club green to bring the 30th annual Ladies Open Triples Tournament to a sudden end. The event was sponsored by Parker’s Estate Agents and the weather hit late enough for Portishead Royal British Legion to be crowned winners. The cup and monetary prizes presentation, carried out by Parker’s Sales Negotiator, Lisa Staffieri, had to be moved to the clubhouse.
Twenty-four teams competed throughout the day in a closely-fought tournament organised by Cynthia Burgess. Portishead RBL clinched the trophy with Nailsea Bowls Club second and Clevedon Promenade Bowls Club third.
We’re offering an opportunity to try out a new technology that is better for the environment, helping us to work towards cleaner air, and less congestion and pollution, while being an affordable option. By being able to test the Revos eBikes, it will hopefully help residents to decide whether this might be a suitable long-term transport option for them and encourage them to purchase a kit for themselves”.
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NEW E-BIKE KIT TO EXPAND CYCLE HIRE SCHEME Bristol City Council has expanded its bike loan scheme to include an additional 20 bikes that have been converted to electric. The Revos eBike Conversion Kits are designed and made in Bristol and are an affordable and very efficient way to convert existing bikes to electric. The kits can be fitted in around half an hour and weigh so little that you can happily ride without it being powered up. The council will be offering residents the chance to try out the Revos eBikes in a one-month free trial, enabling them to replace trips which may otherwise have been taken by car. Since 2016, the council’s loan bike scheme has helped over 1,500 people to borrow one of its bikes. In total, there are now 60 regular bikes, 22 eBikes, 20 Revos eBikes, and 11 folding bikes available to loan. The loan scheme is available for anyone over 18 years old and a deposit is required on collection. Councillor Don Alexander, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “The aim of this scheme is to introduce more people to e-bike conversion kits and let them experience the benefits first-hand.
The cycle expansion is part of the WECA’s wider plans to increase the number of e-bikes on roads up and down the region after last year winning £248,000 from the Govern ment to buy e-bikes and expand e-bike loan schemes like the scheme in Bristol.
WECA Metro Mayor Dan Norris said: “The £12,300 cash injection from WECA means more Bristolians will be able to reap the benefits of pedal power. If we want more people to leave their cars at home, the alternatives need to be convenient, safe and affordable. EBikes are getting more and more popular and given that Bristol is rather hilly, are a “Moregamechanger.Bristolianscan try and experience the benefits of e-bikes and enjoy riding on two wheels without having to be a lycra-clad fitness fanatic!
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This provides space for small and medium sized business with an environmental ethos. Mark Palmer, Director from Revolutionworks, said: “We were delighted when Bristol City Council decided to add our Revos eBike Conversion Kits to 20 of their loan scheme bikes. Bristol is a hilly city and the Revos eBikes are ideal to help people up them. As we say, with Revos – hills are history!
The Revos eBike Conversion Kits were developed locally by Revolutionworks. They are based at Filwood Green Business Park, which is a Bristol City Council and Homes and Communities Agency initiative,
“We design and make Revos eBikes in the city, so it would be great if more Bristol cyclists used them as a green way to get about and keep healthy. The conversion kits are easy to fit, but we'd be happy to help anyone who brings their bike to us in our Bristol workshop”.
This is important to enable us to reach our ambitious net-zero targets and let local people breathe cleaner air and lead healthier lives.” Some residents have already embraced the new Revos eBikes and are keen to encourage others to try them out. Edana, from Totterdown who trialled a Revos eBike for four weeks, said: “I borrowed a bike to see if I could find a healthy way to exercise and get around the city, including commuting to work. I opted for a Revos eBike to make it easier on my lower body when I had to tack le Bristol’s hills. “The trial has made me want to change the way that I get to work or travel for small errands, and I am thinking about purchasing one of the Revos eBike Conversion Kits to put on my own bike at home. I would highly recommend trying out one of the bikes, es pecially as the council’s Sustainable Travel Team offer a five-star service.”
BUILDINGSINPROBLEMSDAMP
The reasons for dampness in buildings are wide and not always straightforward to diagnose. Tackling a damp problem through a standalone treatment such as a damp proof course injection is rarely the answer. A damp survey, if carried out correctly, is key to ensuring your property damp problem is treated in the right way, to save you time and money and giving your property long term protection.
Why Choose ProTen for your Survey and specialist needs?
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL PROPERTY DAMP INSPECTION
ProTen Services has had a long history of ensuring the correct approach when it comes to surveying and diagnosis of all things damp and timber preservation. ProTen are proud members of the Property care association and adhere to the important industry standards that they suggest and their code of conduct. We believe that that there is a right way to get the best solution and share the values of the PCA with our surveyors being qualified to CSRT ( CSTRB ) & CSSW levels.
The damp survey is not only looking at the damp problem in isolation. It must also involve looking at problems that may have been caused as a result of the damp condi tions. This could involve a dry rot problem, woodworm, decay to timbers and even wall tie
LOOKING BEYOND THE DAMP
The objective of the damp survey is to build up a property profile to understand what could be causing the damp so that a decision can be made as to the right course of action. The essential first step is carrying out an external and internal property inspection, assessing factors such as property layout, construction, and environment, vegetation, drainage, and any recent changes to the Aproperty.condensation survey also needs a technical approach. With air conditions constantly changing inside a property, humidity levels and dew points need to be calculated to see if condensation is taking place. Natural occurring cold spots, insulation, shape and layout of rooms, ventilation and lifestyle all need to be considered as these can all impact on condensation problems.
ProTenfailure.Services are property preservation experts, specialising in the treatment of damp and timber decay. If you are concerned about a damp problem in your property, please contact us where we will be happy to answer your questions and book a damp survey should this be necessary.
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10. Sometimes Silence Is The Best Condition Staying silent in some period of time gives both of you a time to breathe and process what is going on in his life which is always a great thing.
11. Don't Try To Change Him Into Your Ideal RestrictingBoyfriend him and changing him will make him feel like you are showing the Signs of Conditional Love.
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Making a man happy can be simple. You can do unique things to spice things up. Well here are the tips to keep your man happy in a 1.relationship.CookHim Food They say that good food will go straight to someone’s heart. Well, why not try this myth by cooking him good food?
7. Be His Number One Supporter Support him and cheer for things that he is doing in his life. He will really appreciate this.
9. Get To Know Him Better It is essential to spend time to get to know him so he feels heard and loved by you.
12. Buy Him His Favorite Thing If you really know him, you can start buying him his favorite thing. It doesn’t have to be expensive or big, it just have to be thoughtful.
5. Do New Things With Him New activities will spice things up and keeping him from getting too bored.
2. Make Him A Craft Making a craft let him to know that you want to spend time on him and to think about him 3.more.Give Him Space Some space might actually make you bond closer as a couple because he will feel like he respects and care for you.
6. Be A Shoulder To Cry On Don’t leave when things get rough. It is a known fact that someone that stayed in his worst moment will be prioritized by him.
Having a man in your life is a wonderful feeling. You could feel this fleeting and romantic feeling all the time. But to make him stay you need to make him happy. How do you do that?
TIPS TO KEEP YOUR MAN HAPPY IN A RELATIONSHIP
4. Listen And Understand What He Wants When he give the sign that he wants something, listen to it and try to fulfill it.
8. Motivate Him To Be His Best Motivating him makes you a great and understanding best friend and girlfriend at the same time.
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Have you planned how you’re going to hang the wallpaper? We recommend hanging wallpaper vertically unless the pattern requires it to be hung horizontally. If hanging over lining paper, hanging it in the opposite direction to the lining paper means that the seams won’t fall in the same place and create ridges.
If so, have you sealed them with wall sealer?
Are your walls freshly plastered?
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESSFUL WALL PAPER HANGING
Applying wall sealer, also known as wall size, seals the porous surface of the wall and im proves the adhesion of the wallpaper paste. It also aids the slide of the wallpaper, useful when you’re matching patterns or hanging it in awkward areas like window recesses. Have you lined the walls with lining paper? Hanging lining paper prevents the new wallpaper from shrinking when it’s hung, which leads to gaps between the lengths of paper. You may also want to hang lining paper if your walls have any stains or small imperfections in the surface, as it will help to disguise this.
Does the walls have any fixing on them? If so, unscrew the fixings before papering, leaving the wall plugs in place. Mark the position of each one by pushing a matchstick (with the head broken off) into the plug. Leave it slightly proud so you can find the hole and reuse it later. Also its recommended that the first piece of paper you hang starts from the corner that the window or door is in so any joins are hidden from view. Happy hanging folks!
HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS
There are some tasks that you may need to do before hanging your wallpaper. Check our list to ensure your walls are fully ready for wallpaper. With this guide you will get the best finish possible and avoid any nasty surprises further into the project. Have you removed any existing wallpaper? Doing this will give you a smooth finish and avoid air bubbles and creases appearing when you hang the new wallpaper
Have you bought enough wallpaper? It helps to estimate the amount of wallpaper you’ll need for your project. When you measure the height and length of the walls you want to wallpaper, also measure the windows and doors. Allow extra for wastage. We rec ommend 10% extra, and any unopened rolls can be returned to the store you bought them from. Also, allow for extra when using paper with a large repeat pattern – the pattern repeat is usually stated on the roll label or product information. Are all the rolls of wallpaper the same batch number? Make sure all the rolls have the same batch number printed on the label, as the colours and in some instances, the finish, can vary between batches.
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• Pharmasure – Impryl and Inofolic fertility supplements • BRIST-IVF study – University of Bristol /BCRM collaborative research pro gramme to improve IVF outcomes • Victoria Gazzard – Women’s Wellbeing and Fertility Therapies
An open invitation has been issued by the team at the Bristol Centre for MedicineReproductive(BCRM) to anyone seeking fertility advice to attend a free Fertility Fair taking place from 10am-5pm on Saturday 10 September at their state-of-the-art clinic at 135 Aztec West, Bristol. The programme for the day will enable guests to meet leading fertility experts, attend presentations, browse exhibitor stalls, take a tour of the Centre and have a mini consultation, all free of charge. Places can be reserved by calling BCRM on 0117 259 The1159.event will feature some of the UK’s leading fertility experts giving insights into many aspects of fertility issues and treatments, with a dedicated session aimed at people interested in egg donation treatment and another on treatment options for female couples and single women about using donor sperm services.
Throughout the clinic building, the exhibitor stalls available for visitors to browse include: • BCRM Laboratory • BCRM Patient Support and Counselling Team • BCRM Finance • Access Fertility – IVF finance pro gramme • Logix Pharma: MiOXSYS – Sperm oxidative stress testing • Examen – Sperm DNA fragmentation testing • Cooper Genomics – RI Witness system and Preimplantation genetic testing
• Cryos – Sperm Bank
INVITATION TO FREE FERTILITY FAIR FROM BCRM
Although this is a free event, capacity is lim ited so anyone wishing to attend is advised to reserve their place as soon as possible by calling BCRM on 0117 259 1159. Registered visitors will be sent an information pack to help them plan their day.
counsellors will be also available to discuss the support BCRM provides to pa tients before, during and after treatment, as well as the Women’s Wellbeing programmes provided by a local therapist. Tours being offered inside the clinic will give visitors a fascinating insight into the high-tech work done in the embryology lab, including techniques such as timelapse microincuba tion and preimplantation genetic testing. And the world’s first IVF baby, Louise Brown, will present a lively account of the history of IVF.
The general programme for the fair includes sessions of interest to would-be fathers, illustrating the unintrusive techniques now used to test sperm and male fertility including oxidative stress testing and DNA fragmenta Fertilitytion.
BCRM’s medical director and lead consultant, Valentine Akande, said: “This is the first time we have held a public event at the purpose-built new centre we moved to in January this year, and we’re delighted by the initial response from the trying-to-conceive “Wecommunity.already know there’s a lot of interest in the free-of-charge mini consultations being offered by our consultants on the day which will, of course, take place in absolute privacy as always. “I would urge anyone hoping for a one-to-one appointment to reserve their place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment because obviously we can only offer a limited number on the day.”
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From today (August 16) Iceland is offering a zero-interest loans scheme designed to help struggling families across the UK as the cost of living surges. The frozen food giant will provide people with small loans from £25 to £75 to bridge the gap in income, allowing parents to pay the cost of the school holidays grocery bill. The initiative is part of a link-up between Iceland and a charity-owned lender, Fair For You. The trial scheme, Iceland Food Club, will see the loans uploaded to Food Club card, repaid at the rate of £10 per week. The move comes from an initial pilot phase which was offered to 5,000 customers. So far, Iceland has given out £1m in the loans. They were originally charged interest, but Iceland have now invested an unknown amount into “making all loans completely interest-free for the national rollout”. As reported by The Guardian, an independent evaluation of the pilot found that 92% of customers who had previously used food banks had stopped or reduced their use, while 71% said they were less likely to fall behind on rent, council tax or other bills.
ICELAND’S LATER £75 SHOP SCHEME
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Successful applicants receive a £100 credit limit and can load an initial top-up of £25 to £75 on to their cards. Online, Iceland said: "We do perform credit searches on an application, but we don't do generic credit scoring - we prefer to look at how you’re repaying things now rather than something that may have happened many years ago."
According to Iceland 83% of participants said that they no longer need to access food banks, 80% reported an improvement in their mental health, 85% said that they were less worried about meeting their monthly expenses, and 75% reported that they are feeding their children more healthily. Anyone can apply for the scheme and, if successful, credit can be used both in-store and online using the preloaded card.
Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland, said “fresh thinking” was required from business and government to find workable solutions to the cost of living crisis, reports The Guardian. The initiative has been supported by organisations including Nesta, a UK innovation foundation, and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, a grant-making charity.
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It’s the Viewings role. So often underestimated but so important – why? Because it’s the first point of contact and, as such, the face of KPA; this person will (after lots of training) be charged with choosing tenants for our properties and for our landlords’ properties (and it’s well known how important we think this process is) and they will be liaising with the team, the tenants and making value judgements along every step of the way.
Now, there are some things we can teach and some things we can’t and lots of the attributes required for the viewing’s role are things you cannot teach, so it’s crucial that we are able to really get a sense of the person in these interviews. Common sense and the ability to read people are right at the top of the wish list on this one and it’s hard to see this on a CV. We opt for a two staged interview process, and we psychometrically profile the candidates too. This may well sound very 1960s – but it is so that we can get a sense of whether they are a process driven person, a sales driven person or a people’s person and how this mix looks.
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LOOKING BEYOND THE CV
This isn’t just so that we choose the right candidate, but because we want them to be happy, content, working in their excellence and to stay. There is nothing more disheartening, than putting lots of training effort in, only for someone to leave in 6 months’ time. We are not after a quick fix, we are after a solid team member, who is going to be with us for many years to come. Recruiting in this current market sounds easy, as there are some fabulous candidates out there and we have definitely seen a rise in the number of applications, since our last hire but when you are looking for things like enthusiasm, personality, work ethic and people skills as job requirements it’s hard to see where these fit on a CV – a CV won’t tell you whether someone is a natural communicator! So, you need to do the legwork! Everyone loves a little quick fix these days don’t they – but this is one of those times where you need to get involved and, I’ve said it so many times, and I’ll say it again, people will tell you so much about themselves, if you will only listen!
HERE ARE MY TOP 5 TIPS FOR LOOKING BEYOND THE CV, AND THIS APPLIES TO ANY POSITION: We are in the process of hiring staff at the moment and, one of the positions is, arguably, and, in my humble opinion, one of the most pivotal roles in the Agency.
3. Think about the things you can’t gauge from a CV – energy, enthusiasm, work ethic, common sense, people skills and, whether they will be working in their excellence and happy in the position, which means they will stay, and you won’t be caught in that cycle of re-hiring and training every 6 months, which is soul destroying, especially when you are busy!
5. Someone from a different business background can bring new ideas, new ways of thinking and great diversity to your team and, may even be able to think of things that you have never considered! A new team member, fresh to the role, with experience from other industries, who feels excited about the position and empowered to speak their minds because they know that they will be heard, is a wonderful thing. Watching the team grow with the business is one of the most rewarding things and, undoubtedly my favourite part of growing a So,business!wishus luck. These next few weeks are going to be busy, as we are interviewing for several new members of staff. The viewings’ role is one where the successful candidate will need to fill big shoes, as our last team member was absolutely fantastic! She left us to go travelling around Europe, working on the way (which obviously didn’t lend itself well to viewings). We were so excited for her that we couldn’t even be mad that she left Sheus! was much loved by tenants, landlords and the rest of the team alike. We are hoping for the same this time around and will definitely be looking beyond the CV for these attributes!
1. Adaptable and transferrable skills. With the right amount of training and time, even without any experience, a great candidate can turn out to be a really valuable member of the team.
4. The candidate does not have to have worked in your business sector before, for you to be able to gently mould them into your business practices and way of thinking and doing things. Someone from your business sector may have picked up bad working habits and “industry standard” practices that you actively dislike (I’m trying to be diplomatic here, can you tell!) It’s tempting, when time is scarce, to choose someone who can “hit the ground running” but, from experience, I can say that this is not always the best option.
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2. Think about industries (like hospitality) that have been decimated by the pandemic. Candidates may have been out of work for a while. See beyond this. They may give you 110% effort, be super grateful for the opportunity and worth their weight in gold.
Minister for disabled people, health and work
The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September 20, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said.
All households will receive £400 to help towards energy bills and an extra £150 for properties in council tax bands A-D in Overall,England.the Government has announced a £37 billion package of support to help people with rising costs.
The majority of eligible people will receive their payment within a couple of weeks of this date, it added. The payment is intended to help disabled people with the rising cost of living and the higher costs they face, such as for care and mobility needs. It comes on top of other cost-of-living payments totalling £650 for disabled people on low incomes.
“Today’s announcement that disabled people will begin to receive an additional £150 payment from the end of September reinforc es our commitment to help UK households through the challenging times ahead.”
Chloe Smith said in a statement online: “We know disabled people can face additional costs, which is why we are acting to help reduce the financial pressures on the most vulnerable.
“We know it’s a worrying time for some people and I’d urge them to check they are getting all the support on offer by searching Help for Households.” Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi said in an online statement: “We know that rising prices faced by many countries around the world are a significant worry for many people here in the UK, especially those most vulnerable to additional costs.
“This £150 disability payment is on top of the £1,200 most low-income benefit claimants will also receive and alongside wider support targeted at disabled people, including help with transport and prescription costs.
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Millions of households will receive a £150 cost-of-living payment from the end of next month, the Government has said.
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A shortage of valuers is holding up so-called “Red Book” house sales across accordingBristol,toa leading estate agent. House sales involving divorcing couples or those selling a property after someone has died require a valuation for tax purposes to be carried out by registered valuers, of which there is a growing shortage in the UK.
SHORTAGE OF VALUERS HITS “RED BOOK” HOUSE SALES IN BRISTOL
“With uncertainty in the wider economic environment, Red Book valuations are more vital than ever. The housing market is still booming around Bristol with estate agents valuing properties based on very local “Thiscriteria.is absolutely fine for the simple task of selling your home as the market reaction will soon let you know if a property is over or under valued. But when accurate figures are needed that will stand up to scrutiny in public accounts or legal proceedings, the Red Book process is vital.”
“In recent years we have seen many of the traditional valuers retire and it has had the knock-on effect of lengthening the amount of time it takes to sell houses that are subject to probate or divorce proceedings. It is vital to have a legal independent, watertight valuation of a property in legal situations.
“I’m now able to offer law firms, in-house lawyers and accountants such a service for use in company accounts, probate and other legal purposes. These are based on stringent international standards and have recognised accuracy.
Chartered surveyor Andrew Simmonds, a director of Parker’s Estate Agents, has now qualified as a RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Registered Valuer in an attempt to help reverse the trend. He said: “A formal valuation for tax purposes or to support legal proceedings must be carried out by an RICS Registered Valuer, acting in line with ‘Red Book’ standards. It is very different to a valuation when someone is simply putting their home on the market as it has to meet exacting legal standards.
25 Councillor Mike Solomon, North Somerset Council's executive member for neighbourhoods and community services, said: “It’s fantastic that Weston Library was successful in bidding to host Hope as part of this national initiative. “It will give people of all ages the opportunity to discover more about the Right to Vote and the history of our county’s democracy. I encourage people to pop into the library to learn more about this important topic and have some fun at the same time! It’s a brilliant free activity for families during the school summer holidays." Hope will feature as part of Weston’s Heritage Open Days programme between Friday 9 and Sunday 18 September. For more information, gram.com/northsomersetlibraries).NSomLibraries)nslibraries),accountserset.gov.uk/libraries)foundinMorereadingholidaysReadingThewww.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting.visit:libraryisalsorunningtheSummerChallengeduringthesummertoencouragechildrentokeepovertheschoolholidays.informationabouteventstakingplacelibrariesacrossNorthSomerset,canbeonthecouncil'swebsite(www.n-somandonsocialmedia–Facebook(www.facebook.com/Twitter(https://twitter.com/andInstagram(www.insta
A life-sized LEGO model of a suffragette will be on display at the library in Westonsuper-Mare between Monday 22 August and Monday 12 September. The statue, which has been named Hope, is 1.7 metres tall and took three people 171 hours to build using 32,327 LEGO bricks. Hope is part of a 100-year celebration of the 1928 Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act which gave everyone equal voting rights. The sculpture was commis sioned by the UK Parliament in 2018 and stood in the House of Commons before going on tour around the UK. Visitors to Weston Library will be able to explore local stories of the suffragette movement in an exhibition of records usually held in the North Somerset Local Studies Library. They are also invited to have a selfie with the sculpture. People are encouraged to tag North Somerset Libraries into their social media posts and use the official campaign hashtag #StandWithHope.
LEGO model Hope is coming to Weston library
The library is also running LEGO activities for families on Saturday 27 August and Saturday 3 September between 10am and Weston2pm. Library, in the Town Hall on Walliscote Grove Road (BS23 1UJ), is open weekdays between 9am and 6pm (self-service between 9-9.30am), and Saturdays between 9.30am and 4pm. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.
North Somerset Film Office has signed up to the Filming In England Partnership with Creative UK. Convened by Creative Eng land, the partnership connects organisations ranging from local authorities and studios to national organisations such as British Film Commission, National Trust and English Heritage to make sure that England has the most film friendly environment possible.
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26 North Somerset’s landmarks and scenery have been used as locations for some of the nation’s best loved films and TV shows for a long time. Seeing the economic benefits that filming can bring into the area, North Som erset Council’s economy team has officially launched a registered film office and new Filmingwebsite.generated £500,000 in revenue for the North Somerset economy in 2021-22.
Councillor Mark Canniford, North Somerset Council’s executive member for placemaking and economy, said online: “We have a great existing reputation for film-friendliness here in North Somerset, and I am delighted that we’re building on that by signing up to the Filming In England Partnership. I hope that this will help us to maximise the promotional opportunities created by filming and film tourism. “Film tourism is great for our area as it showcases our rich natural and architectural assets in front of a huge audience and at tracts people to visit filming locations. This is of significant benefit to the visitor economy.
Recent examples include primetime BBC One hit ‘The Outlaws’, long-running children’s series ‘Tracy Beaker’ (BBC), ‘Sandition’ (ITV) and ‘Sandylands’ (Gold).
A new website has been created where residents can offer their homes, businesses can offer catering or accommodation and crew can register their interest. It can be financially rewarding too – if your house is chosen to be used as a location, you can earn around £1,000!
“I encourage residents and local businesses to visit the new website and sign-up to get involved.” Charlotte Wood, Production Liaison Manager (South West) at Creative England, said online: “Creative England welcomes the opportunity to work with the North Somerset Film Office through the Filming in England Partnership. Our production services team works closely with Film Offices across the English regions to facilitate the filming needs of feature film and high-end TV drama productions.
“The UK Film and TV industry is booming and the South West region has a lot to offer to industry. North Somerset is within close proximity to the main production hubs and provides a fantastic addition of on location filming options, including coastal landscapes, rural villages and seaside towns.
“The amount of filming that takes place in the area is testament to the film-friendly attitude of the North Somerset Film Office in welcoming production and providing a professional and efficient service to industry. ”
Jes Flay, location manager on ‘The Sixth Commandment’ TV series which recently filmed in North Somerset, said online: “On behalf of the entire production, thank you. In my 13 years in television I can honestly say, I haven't had a film office help us as quickly and efficiently as you have. You put me in touch with all the right people who answered me immediately. North Somerset Film Office truly knows how to work correctly with film crews and understands the difficulties surrounding our jobs.” To find out more about filming opportunities and support available, visit the new North Somerset Film Office website at www.nsfilmoffice.co.uk.
North Somerset Film Office believes that production companies are attracted by the strong infrastructure, diversity of locations, comparatively low production costs and the positive filming experience that they have here. Over 100 filming shoots take place each year in locations across the area from Abbots Pool and Portishead to Clevedon, the Mendips and Weston-super-Mare.
Method 1. First, make the marinade by combining the olive oil, oregano, garlic, lemon juice and zest, chilli flakes, vinegar, sugar, pepper and capers. 2. Put the Feta in a small dish and pour over the 3.marinade.Chillfor at least 1 hour, or longer if you have time, turning it occasionally. 4. To serve, arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and olives on a plate. 5. Position the Feta in the middle, drizzle over the marinade and scatter over the mint leaves. Ingredients • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1/2 garlic clove, crushed • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • 1/4 tsp chilli flakes • 1 tsp red wine vinegar • 1/2 tsp caster sugar • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper • 2 tsp capers, drained • 200g pack Greek Feta cheese • 225g pack piccolo tomatoes, halved • 1/2 cucumber, cut into 2cm chunks • 1 small red onion, finely sliced • 10 pitted black hojiblanca olives • 7 mint leaves, roughly torn GREEK SALAD WITH MARINATED FETA
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What you need • 1 lime • 5ml dark rum • 1 dash of bitters • 125ml alcoholic ginger beer How to make • Cut 2 or 3 thin slices from 1 lime and set aside • Squeeze the juice from the rest of the lime into a small bowl • Half-fill a cocktail glass with ice, then pour over the lime juice, 15ml dark rum and a dash of bitters • Stir to combine, then top up the glass with 125ml alcoholic ginger beer • Add the slices of lime before serving DARK & STORMY COCKTAIL ICED ANDWITHPEPPERMINTCUCUMBERMINT What you need • 1 peppermint infusion bag • 2 tsp caster sugar • 1 sprig fresh mint • 3 thin cucumber slices • 20g raspberries How to make • Put the infusion bag in a tall, heat-safe glass and pour over 200ml boiling water • Leave to steep for 3 mins, then remove the infusion bag • Stir in the sugar until dissolved, then add the mint, cucumber and raspberries • Top up with ice to serve juice. Timing excludes freezing
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Bulbs make a fine display planted in containers and borders, especially Tulips, Snowdrops and Daffodils. They are one of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow and are great for adding colour to spring borders.
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Summer is coming to an end with the month of September generally being a cooler month than August. The days are becoming noticeably shorter, but the weather is, however usually warm and calm, giving us the ideal conditions to plant trees and shrubs. It’s a great time of the year to appreciate those long lasting plants that flower into autumn and if you have a fruit or vegetable patch you’ll be busy reaping the rewards of a hopefully successful harvest. Don’t forget - if you look forward to a great spring display of colour then now is the time to buy and plant your bulbs. Whatever you’re doing in your garden this month, be sure to make the most of the remaining warmth while you can.
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Take cuttings of perennials such as fuchsia, salvia, verbena, penstemon and chrysanthe mum. It’s a great way to increase the number of plants you have for your summer display and there’s something really satisfying about seeing plants grow that you’ve created yourself. Find some strong growth that hasn’t flowered this year and cut a 5 - 10 cm stem just below a leaf joint. Strip the leaves from the lower stem and leave one or two pairs at the top. Dip the end in hormone rooting powder and plant in pots of compost mixed with grit. Leave the pots somewhere bright and warm until rooted then re-pot into larger containers. Over winter in the greenhouse or conservatory.
September is a good month to lift and divide summer-flowering herbaceous perennials. Most perennials need to be divided every three to five years as the plant can become too big for the border and become congest ed. Dividing will invigorate the plant and help to improve flowering and overall shape next year. Gently dig out the plant you want to divide, being careful not to damage the roots. Use a garden fork to separate the plant into two then shake of any excess soil and replant in your chosen spot as soon as possible.
Hebe ‘Bowles’s Variety’ is an evergreen, rounded shrub with ovate, glossy green leaves that make a very attractive plant for borders and containers. Easy to care for, this Hebe is drought tolerant and flowers prolifically in summer. HOW SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM ? The variety of Hebe flowers best when planted in full sun. the addition of a good quality compost when planting is essential to prevent the roots becoming too dry. After flowering, sheer back dead flower stems to keep the plant looking full.
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Hebe ‘Bowles’s Variety’ WHY SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM?
Tulips come in a huge variety of colours and bloom at a time of year when there is very little colour in the garden. snowdrops, appearing before the tulips, are one of the earliest flowering plants in the garden. When the snowdrops begin to fade, the daffodil begins to appear, with its cheery shades of yellow brightening the borders.
Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 2
It does look like there could be some issue that really does need sorting out at this time. It could be something that maybe helped by discussing the situation. A problem with either someone close to you, or someone who has knowledge of your particular issue. There is a possibility that something maybe to do with Communication. Whatever the situation is it could be a problem. You will have people around you who will help you to get through this. Key words. Communication and support s. Cancer June 21 - July 22
Taurus Apr 20 - May 20
Some changes look very likely, some of these may bring minor difficulties. Towards the end of September, if your energy levels have been feeling a bit low you should notice a bit of an improve ment especially around the 20th to the 25th as this coincides with the 25th being the full moon. if you have been trying to improve your life with food and exercise, this will bring about improvement at this time also. Key words. Sociability and changes Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19
It looks like this could be a good time to do some real clearing of physical environment, and pos sibly within yourself. If you had a feeling that people are having a go at you lately then be assured that if you follow your intuition, you should come through this okay. And try not to listen to negatives of gossip. It does look very much like there could be some opportunities coming your way for something that you have been hoping to Keyachieve.words. Clearing, opportunities.
You may be feeling restless, a short break or an activity that involves being active may help. Your social life should be quite busy, so remember not to get swept along and follow your intuition, slow down and chill out when you feel you really need to Keywords.relax. Have fun, seek balance.
It seems as though it could be a good time now for you to follow your intuition and also to let things flow rather than worry about them. it seems as though it could be a good time now for you to follow your intuition. Key words relationships, change and relax.
Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18
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Gemini May 21 - June 20
A meeting or social gathering maybe cancelled, where it would be wise to listen carefully to what is being said. There maybe some useful information that will come to you through this situation. It does look like there could be some changes that need to be gone through, and this should be to your advantage in the long Keyrun. words. Listen and changes.
Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21
Leo July 23 - Aug 22
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19
Your energy and vitality seem to be at a good level at this time. So maybe those things you have been putting off could be dealt with more easily.Someone who is close to you may seem a little overprotective. Be firm but tolerant as they mean well. Key words. Tolerance and action. Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22
ThisDisclaimerzodiac is for entertainment purposes only please do not take the predictions seriously Marie take no responsibility for your actions
Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21
Relationships may need a bit of attention at this time. There maybe a few things that need to be changed, and a few things sorted out. It maybe clear within yourself. Listen to your inner voice. Don’t take everything on yourself, seek advice if you need to, the important thing is to bring balance back into your life and your relationKeyships.words. Change and balance.
This could be a good time to do an overview and decide on what things you would like to achieve. It maybe that you will decide to take up a new interest, or rekindle an old one. So take time out and have some you time. Some research or study looks likely in the near future. Key words. Decisions, reflection Relationships and romance are well starred at this time. If you have been thinking of changing bits of decor, or furniture, try not to make the decision on your own. Communication is highlighted, so try and be clear in what you wish to convey to Keyothers.words.
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If it feels like there have been a few obstacles or hold-ups, it may be that you need to carefully look in to some situations that maybe causing them. Although it is nice to get advice from others, trust your own intuition at this time. Key words. Trust your intuition
Relationships and communication
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Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22
It looks as though you may have communication issues, try not to get involved in negative conver sations or situations. It may be wise to just listen and not say much, as things could be misunderstood. There could be some obstacle or challenge; things should be better in the long run. Key words. Communication and wisdo
