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This week..

4. The Castle Walk 6. Iron Island opening evening 8. Whats on 10. Darren Farley welcomes over 18,000 12. Banana, Cinnamon and oat shake 16. Weston Air Festival returns 18. First Images of Brabazon 20. CSWV are they enforceable?

24. City and Port of Bristol Bowls 32. September horoscopes .

38. Your garden in September @directlocal Disclaimer The opinions expressed in Direct Local do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, publisher or their agents. Whilst every reasonable care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information included within this publication, the publisher takes no responsibility for errors or omissions in Direct Local.

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The Castle Walk Blaise Estate is a Grade II listed historic landscape with recorded human activity dating back 2,000 years. It became a pleasure park’ to a variety of wealthy private owners and has been influenced through the landscape designer Humphrey Repton. It was purchased by the Corporation of Bristol in 1926 for £20,175.

5 Points of interest At Blaise Castle Blaise Castle House Built in 1795 for John Scandret Harford by William Paty. A solid, simple design placed on a rise so as to appear bigger.

Harford was responsible for commissioning landscape architect Humphrey Repton and thereafter, architect John Nash who The Heritage Lottery funded a project to restore this historic landscape and public park designed the Orangery, Dairy and nearby – an investment of approx £6.5 million. Visitor Blaise Hamlet. facilities including a café, play area and More ornate additions representing a Greek performance space have been introduced classical influence were made to both the whilst the historic nature of the site has been exterior and interior of the house from 1832conserved.

3 by C R Cockerell on instruction from J S Harford Jnr. These circular guided walks have been developed to provide reassurance and information for those who wish to experience The Giant’s footprint Local legend suggests that the footprint was all the estate offers. This includes created in a fit of rage by the Giant spectacular views, the castle folly,lakes, Goram. In fact it is an area of horizontally scheduled ancient monuments, the 18th Century mansion, unique rock formations and bedded carboniferous limestone, exposed through glaciation some 10,000 years ago. designed landscape features.

The cavities are created where rock has been dissolved through the passage of water Varying in length, all walks will contain down vertical joints. relatively steep ascents/descents. Care should be taken on cliff edges and steep slopes.

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Butcher’s Cave One of the estates man made caves, given its name because of the red tinge to the stones with in, resembling hanging joints of meat

The Walk Start at Blaise Cafe. Walk towards the Blaise Castle House, along surfaced path with play area on left hand side.

At path junction near house bear right onto path leading slightly down hill, continue on surfaced path leading down into the gorge, until you reach a set of steps on the right hand side.

Take the steps up to the Castle. After a short distance on the right hand side you will come to a limestone pavement rock formation, known as the Giant’s Footprint.

Carry on up path, passing Butcher’s Cave on the right.

The Castle This Gothic sham castle, designed and built in 1766 by Robert Mylne for Thomas Farr, was used as a summer house for entertaining guests and viewing the passage of trade ships along the Bristol Channel and into the mouth of the river Avon. When fire destroyed the ornate internal wood panelling and floors in 1954, the building fell into disrepair. The Friends of Blaise were formed to raise public interest and funding, which led to the buildings structural restoration in 1982.

There are two view points; the first located on the South Bastion, takes in Sea Mills, Leigh Court and Leigh Woods. The top of this path is known as Lover’s Leap, where you can see Stoke Bishop, and Sneyd Park and in the distance Dundry.

At Lover’s Leap the Castle will come into view. With your back to the Castle turn left and head towards the path leading from the information board into the woods.

Follow this path on a gradual descent, then either head down the steps on the right hand side for a short cut onto the parkland, or continue over small rise passing Lover’s Leap Robbers Cave on the left hand side.

Continue following this path, down a slight descent and turn right onto Castle Hill Drive.

Continue onto main field and back to Cafe.

Why not end your walk here with a freshly made coffee and slice of homemade cake.

Open daily serving hot and cold snacks, drinks and a large variety of ice cream.

Robber’s Cave Constructed with large rustic local limestone blocks over shallow excavated hole to serve as a feature for carriage drive to the castle.

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The Iron island opening evening

On the 19th August we had the honour to attend the Iron Island launch event at The SS Great Britain.

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What can I say! Wow! What an experience, really felt like I was a part of the crew in the 1800's as we sat under the hull of the beautiful SS Great Britain.

A must see over the coming weeks!

The immersive sounds and light that was projected over the ship’s hull was spectacular and the captivating voice of Saili Katebe made it a cinematic experience for the senses.

The cinematic event is on from the 23rd to the 19th September. Visit https://www. ssgreatbritain.org/ for tickets and more information.

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Whats on around Bristol Iron Island

Date: NOW - 19th Sept This summer, the iron ship floats again as Limbic Cinema bring the sea back to the SS Great Britain.

Tickets: www.ssgreatbritain.org/things-to-do/ iron-island Venue: Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol

Kid’s Cooking Party ~ Virtual Drawdown Date: 3rd September Purchase a $15 ticket for a chance to win a kid’s cooking party valued at $350 and good for 1 year! Proceeds benefit The Cookery Project, a 501c3 charity. Buy tickets at https://www. rraffle.com/raffle/83 See less Venue: Online

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Date: Wednesday 2nd Sept onward Disney’s beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast is to be re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by the original award-winning creative team at The Bristol Hippodrome from 25 August through 18 September 2021.

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Movies previews This summer, Oscar® winner Jordan Peele unleashes a fresh take on the bloodchilling urban legend that your friend’s older sibling probably told you about at a sleepover: Candyman. Rising filmmaker Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) directs this contemporary incarnation of the cult classic.

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John O’Groats, Scotland: An elderly man, Tom (Spall), whose wife has just passed away uses only local buses on a nostalgic trip to carry her ashes all the way across the UK to Land’s End, where they originally met, using his free bus pass.

Unbeknownst to Tom, his journey begins to capture the imagination of the local people that he comes across and, ultimately, becomes a nationwide story.

The Last Bus IIn his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary— part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was never seen and largely f orgotten–until now. SUMMER OF SOUL shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present.

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Impressionist Darren Farley welcomed over 18,000 fans to Bristol City’s first match of the season

Impersonating football greats such as Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney, via a digivan at Ashton Gate, MansionBet’s brand ambassador, Darren Farley, quizzed and pranked passers-by as they entered the stadium after months of lockdown.

Robins fans had the chance to win a range of over 40 prizes, from signed football shirts to hospitality and match tickets.

To celebrate the return of 18,739 football fans to Ashton Gate stadium, football impressionist Darren Farley attended Bristol City’s opening match, via a digivan, on Saturday 7 August.

Two-way cameras allowed football fans to interact with Darren, and vice versa, as the well-known impressionist quizzed, pranked and chatted with them by livestream.

Over 40 prizes were up for grabs, from signed shirts, footballs, hospitality and match tickets to Bristol City store gift vouchers, as fans were challenged by Darren. Fans reactions to chatting with Darren and winning prizes can be seen here.

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Dana Bocker, Head of Integrated Marketing at Mansion, said: “It was great to have our brand ambassador, Darren Farley, welcome the Robins fans back to Ashton Gate for the first match of the season.

We wanted to create a unique and fun experience for the fans, and we’re delighted that we were able to engage with so many of them as we celebrated being back at the stadium together. We’re looking forward to being at Ashton Gate for more exciting activations this season.”

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Banana, cinnamon and oat shake

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2 Bananas, roughly chopped 3 Tbsp oats 2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling 12

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e h c o i r b y r r e b e Blu g n i d d u p r e m m su Ingredients 750g Blueberries 100g Caster sugar 2 oranges, zest of 1, juice of both Vegetable oil, for greasing 4 Brioche buns Small handful mint leaves, torn 8 tbsp Crème fraîche

Meanwhile, grease a pudding basin (about 800ml) and line with multiple layers of cling film, making sure there’s plenty of overhang Trim the tops and bottoms from each brioche bun, then slice in half widthways Dip a slice into the drained blueberry juice, then press into the lined mould Repeat, overlapping slightly and trimming where needed to cover the sides of the bowl completely (make sure you reserve two slices for the top) Fill the lined bowl with the stewed blueberries, then cover with the remaining brioche, pouring over any leftover juice as well

Method

Fold over the excess cling film and chill, weighted down with plates or jars, for at least

Heat the blueberries in a medium saucepan with the sugar, orange zest and juice, until just releasing their juices (2-3 mins), then sieve the liquid into a bowl and leave to cool

4 hours, or overnight

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Turn the pudding onto a plate, decorate with the mint and serve with the crème fraîche on the side

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Weston Air Festival to return next summer After a two-year absence due to the Covid pandemic, North Somerset Council is delighted to announce the return of Weston Air Festival to Weston-super-Mare seafront next summer.

The two-day event, which will also include Armed Forces Day celebrations as well as dazzling air displays, will take place over the weekend of Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June.

In 2019 when the Air Festival last took place the event featured displays from the Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Display amongst others and attracted an estimated 200,000 people over the two days.

"There is no doubt that before the pandemic the Air Festival had become one of the South West region’s flagship events and of huge importance to the local economy," said Cllr Mark Canniford, executive member for placemaking and economy at North Somerset Council.

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I am thrilled that we are able to bring such a brilliant spectacle back to Weston seafront and beach lawns again next year for both local and national audiences to enjoy."

The 2022 Air Festival will again be managed on the council's behalf by Richmond Event Management (REM).

Ben Hardy, managing director at REM, said: “We were originally contracted in 2018 to deliver Weston Air Festival and develop the offer as part of the council’s placemaking and destination marketing plans. We deliver largescale, major public events for local authorities across the UK and, whilst we enjoy every single one of them, it’s really nice for us to deliver something on our home turf!”

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First images released of new train station at Brabazon

YTL Developments and Network Rail have unveiled the first computer-generated images of the planned train station at Brabazon, which is scheduled to be submitted for planning this month.

Brabazon will be a new neighbourhood for Bristol, centred around the YTL Arena Bristol.

The station at Brabazon – currently known as Filton North – will connect the new neighbourhood and YTL Arena Bristol to Bristol Temple Meads in less than 15 minutes once it is completed as part of MetroWest Phase 2.

Network Rail will be submitting the detailed planning application for the station in August.

Subject to approval, Network Rail are expected to begin construction in 2022, with the station then scheduled to be operational in 2023. YTL Arena Bristol is scheduled to open its doors for the first time in 2024.

YTL Developments is contributing more than £1m to the cost of the railway station, which forms part of an integrated transport plan for Brabazon.

The new rail station will connect with the MetroBus as it passes through Brabazon, allowing journeys across North Bristol by public transport. The station will also link to the network of walking routes and cycle paths planned for the neighbourhood.

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Details of the station come just a few weeks after YTL Developments appointed consultants to develop designs for Brabazon Park, which will be 200m West of the new station and directly in front of YTL Arena Bristol. The new park, which is expected to open to the public in 2024, is set to be the largest new urban public park in the South West for 50 years.

The first two, three and four bedroom homes and one and two bedroom apartments at Brabazon – in a phase known as The Hangar District – are also under construction approximately 300m to the north of the new station. The very first residents moved in in May this year.

Seb Loyn, director at YTL Developments, said: “Investing in public transport and active travel is a key part of the vision to ensure Brabazon becomes a thriving new neighbourhood for Bristol.

“With our first homes now selling fast, the new rail station due to be operational by 2023 and then Brabazon Park and the YTL Arena Bristol due to open in 2024, progress is well underway to deliver on that vision.”

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Can community speed watch volunteers really give drivers a speeding ticket?

This week we had a call from a reader who received a letter in the post dated June 2021 regarding a speeding accusation, he asked us if we could do some research about CSWV and are they enforceable by law. Well here we go.

Community speed watch volunteers carry out a role in helping the fight against dangerous drivers who speed in residential areas, but what powers do they have? Here’s all you need to know.

What is community speed watch?

This is a scheme that allows volunteers to monitor the speed of vehicles passing through their community.

So what’s the point, if tickets can’t be issued?

While penalties can’t be issued, officers will act if speed watch volunteers repeatedly report a vehicle to the cops. Each force is different, but, typically, police will act after two reports of a vehicle speeding In such a case the owner of the vehicle will be sent an official letter reminding them of the law. If three letters are sent, the force will carry out further investigation.

What if a driver is caught driving at excessive speed?

How do community speed watch volunteers monitor the speed of drivers?

Most of the community speed watch activity will take place in residential areas, with speed limits of 30-40mph, so driving at excessive speed is a serious offence. If a vehicle is reported for such an ‘offence’ the local police force is likely to take the case further with a ‘strongly-worded’ letter.

Prosecution will not be possible from the speed watch team’s recording.

What happens to the details then?

Will that mean motorists who drive excessively fast will get away with it?

No. Many forces say they will actively ‘target’ repeat offenders for ‘enforcement’.

Make sure you’re up to date with the new speeding fines that came into force April 2017

Volunteers use hand-held devices that tell them the speed at which drivers are travelling through their ‘patch’. When a driver is going a set amount above the speed limit – typically around 10% – the vehicle’s registration, make, model and colour are recorded.

A spreadsheet of the offenders’ details is then passed to the local police force, who are likely to also add them to a national database.

Will the driver get a ticket?

These schemes are predominantly about education, meaning no speeding tickets will be issued. Additionally, most schemes use equipment that is not of the correct specification, so issuing a penalty would not be possible on a legal footing.

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When and where can the speed watch volunteers operate?

The volunteers must operate in a location that has been approved by the police. They must also only operate during daylight hours.

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New community group for all ages and backgrounds launching in Bristol New community group for all ages and backgrounds launching in Bristol Leading housing association Sovereign has given £1,010 funding to support the launch of a new community inclusion group in Bristol.

Safe Space, created by Sovereign’s Youth Panel member Jess, launches at Easton Community Centre on Tuesday 7 September, from 2.30pm-4.30pm and is open to people of all ages and backgrounds living in the area.

Together, the group will organise fun activities, including a range of arts and crafts, board games, "Taskmaster"-type challenges adapted from the TV show, cooking and baking.

Jess said: “According to the Office for National Statistics, levels of loneliness in Great Britain have increased, with 7.2% of people surveyed between October 2020 and February 2021 saying they felt lonely “often” or “always”.

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“I realised there are a lot of people out there who have been really isolated, especially following the pandemic. Safe Space is somewhere anyone can come along to, to find friendly faces and a bit of community compassion.

“The community centre is fully accessible and people can come for as little as ten minutes or as long as the whole session.”

Daisy Mummery, Sovereign’s Community Development Officer, added: “It's been great working with Jess to develop her idea to start up Safe Space.

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CITY AND PORT OF BRISTOL BOWLING CLUB Ken Davies arrived at Bristol St.Andrews Bowling Club just before 6pm on Tuesday 17th August knowing that a win over his opponent that evening would take him to a County SemiFinal of this seasons Champion of Champions Competition. Having scored a famous victory over Dave Shaw in the previous round he now faced a very good and competitive bowler in Graham Hudd of GB Britton.

A number of club members had made their way to St.Andrews to support Ken and they were encouraged by what was a fairly even start to the game with shots being traded and neither player racing into a big lead. But, it was Graham a very accurate bowler who found the weight and line to move ahead, scoring the maximum four shots on more than one occasion. He reached the required twenty one shots to Kens eleven and will now play at Cotswold on August 29th against the winner of the Stroud Section and the winner of that game will play in the county finals in September.

The establishment of a Junior Section at the club has made good progress with regular Tuesday Evening sessions seeing more than children of school age and one a little older attending, and some of them showing a real interest in playing the game of bowls. It was good to see mums joining in on occasions to add to the number and also to the fun.

In addition to this the club provided bowling sessions for children attending the Holiday Play Scheme being run at the main Social and Sports Club. Ten children per session ---- with Play Scheme Leaders --- came to the green and were quickly learning the basics of bowling.

Bowling is a unique sport in that it can be played --- within the rules --- in a variety of Kens great run of success ended at St. ways and either seriously to win a competition Andrews but success in the previous two or --- just for fun. On Sunday 15th August rounds against strong opponents should not there was a game of Spoons --- and be forgotten--- he did extremely well.

Strawberries. The afternoon started with a Spider ---- where a jack is placed in the The Men’s League Season came to an abrupt middle of the green and bowlers stand, armed end when Bristol Arrow elected not to play the with one wood –one foot in the ditch and one final game of the league season on August on the green. On a signal each bowler bowls 26th. In a season with no promotion, towards the jack and the nearest wood to it elegation or trophies City and Port did well, --- wins. The winner on this occasion was --taking points from all but a very few games.

Gill Hinksman --- and the prize --- a bottle of Scotch.

The Ladies League team completed their season on Friday July 30th with a home Spoons is played by randomly putting game against Henleaze B. Like the mens together teams to play each other for five league there was no promotion, relegation ends and then re-drawing for new teams to or trophies but after a delayed start to the play a second five ends. Each player takes season the ladies played every game they forward the team score and his/ her final were asked to play. Both new and previously score is the sum of scores from the number of untried bowlers made debuts this season. sets of five played.

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Two sets were played before the splendid tea of Strawberries, scones and jam --- and one after. There was a winner ----- Ken Davies. He was followed by David Hinksman and Brian Crawley. Thanks go to the Leatherhead Bowling Club for their advice on playing spoons and to the bowlers who took part. It is fair to say that this version of bowls is very much for fun.

Bowling will continue until the end of September. Club Competition Finals will be played over the week-end 18/19 September.

The delayed Winter Bowling Break will run from October 3rd until the 8th at the Toorak Hotel in Torquay. This year’s AGM will be held on Thursday 21st October in the Ballroom of the City and Port of Bristol Club.

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Peperonata pasta

Ingredients 1 orange or red pepper

Method Put 1 orange or red pepper, sliced, in a large nonstick frying pan with 2 tbsp Coop olive oil and cover

2 tbsp olive oil

Cook gently for 15 mins, shaking the pan occasionally

1 red onion

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cherry tomatoes (about 12), halved, and 2 garlic cloves, crushed; cover again Stir now and then while cooking 80g

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Co-op penne pasta according to the pack instructions

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Drain, reserving a mug full of the water

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Stir 1 tbsp Co-op red wine vinegar and 1 tbsp chopped capers into the pepper pan, increase the heat and cook for 1 min, lid off Stir in 1 tbsp grated Co-op parmesan wedge and a little cooking water Toss the pasta and sauce together Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped Co-op parsley and extra parmesan to serve

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Hog HQ joins Wapping Wharf's growing community

Bristol independent business The Jolly Hog has moved its headquarters, known as Hog HQ, to the city's harbourside neighbourhood, Wapping Wharf.

The Jolly Hog is a Bristol-based, family-run business, which sells award-winning British outdoor-bred, RSPCA Assured sausages and bacon, with its brand now available in major supermarkets including Asda, Tesco's, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Ocado.

With a team of 13, including owners, co-founders and brothers Max, Josh and Olly Kohn, the business also has a much-loved eatery, Pigsty, which is already based at Wapping Wharf within CARGO, a popular hub of independent businesses housed in converted shipping containers.

The Jolly Hog has now moved its base into its newly fitted out office, also made of converted shipping containers, along Museum Street next to CARGO 2. Having previously been located on Gloucester Road, Hog HQ moved into its events storage space in Frampton Cotterell at the onset of the pandemic, not anticipating its stay would last 18 months at the time.

The Jolly Hog's exciting new HQ office at Wapping Wharf provides an open plan workspace for staff, a board room for meetings and kitchen, which will be used for food photography and product development, as well as space for entertaining.

Max Kohn, co-founder of The Jolly Hog, said: “We are really looking forward to being in Wapping Wharf, the atmosphere down there is amazing. It’s also a great food hub and inspiration for our retail new product development.

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The office itself is looking just how we wanted it, and you can hardly miss us if you walk past! The new location will aid our retail business alongside Pigsty and we are really looking forward to that. Thanks to Stuart and the team at Umberslade for all their help too."

Stuart Hatton, managing director at Umberslade, the developer of Wapping Wharf, said: "We are delighted to welcome Hog HQ to Wapping Wharf. Pigsty has been part of the CARGO community since the very early days; it's been great to see this wonderful independent business go from strength to strength over the years and now expand its presence within the neighbourhood. We wish the whole team all the best with the exciting next chapter in their Jolly Hog adventures."

The Jolly Hog was originally founded in 2007 when Olly was playing rugby for the Harlequins and was out of action with an injury. With extra time on his hands and an extra large love of sausages, Olly started making his own using a sausage-making machine bought for him as a present. Josh and Olly joined forces and The Jolly Hog was born with Max helping with events initially before moving back to Bristol from London in 2011. The rest is history - and to this day the sausage making machine is kept in Pigsty at Wapping Wharf.

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September Horoscopes Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 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 relax.

Keywords. Have fun, seek balance.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 It looks like this could be a good time to do some real clearing of physical environment, and possibly 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 achieve.

Key words. Clearing, opportunities.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 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 improvement 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

Gemini May 21 - June 20 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.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 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 run.

Key words. Listen and changes.

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Cancer June 21 - July 22 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.

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Leo July 23 - Aug 22 It looks as though you may have communication issues, try not to get involved in negative conversations 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 wisdom .

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 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

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 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 others.

Key words. Relationships and communication

SScorpio 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 relationships.

Key words. Change and balance.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 If it feels like there have been a few obstacles or hold-ups, it maybe 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

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.

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Construction on Bristol’s HWRC is progressing well

Construction of a new household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) in Bristol is to take a step further this week, as a purpose-built reuse shop is set to be installed.

The Recycling Centre, based on Hartcliffe Way in the south of the city, will be managed by the council own waste contractor, Bristol Waste Company.

Due to open to the public next year, the site was visited by Bristol mayor Marvin Rees yesterday (24 August) to see how the works are progressing.

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According to the Bristol Waste Company, the site based on Hartcliffe Way will be one of the “largest in the region”.

He continued: “We are proud to be the leading English Core City for recycling, but we know there is always more that can be done, and this new facility will help us to reach our ambitious recycling targets.

“Part of our commitment to making Bristol cleaner and greener is further reducing the amount of waste that is sent to landfill, and this centre will help us to achieve this goal by supporting people to recycle, repair and reuse – giving pre-loved items a second life.”

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The centre will be the second of its kind in Bristol, with the first combined HWRC and reuse shop having opened in Avonmouth in June 2020.

The Avonmouth reuse shop has diverted over The company added that work by construction 80 tonnes from the waste stream so far. company Encon is “progressing well”, with developments on the reuse shop set to begin ‘Solid infrastructure’ Tony Lawless, managing director at Bristol this week.

Waste Company added: “Overseeing a project of this size and scale during a The shop will sell “good quality, pre-loved pandemic and through Brexit has not been items, saving them from going to waste”. A without its challenges. It makes seeing it take team of staff and trained volunteers will shape, and staying on track, on time and ensure everything is fit for purpose and within budget, even more exciting. cleaned before being made available for purchase.

“The pandemic made us value our precious resources more. It highlighted the need to Profits from the sale of reusable items will be waste less and recycle more in our own “reinvested in waste reduction schemes, as homes and beyond. This new site will provide well as supporting local charities”. a solid infrastructure for the south of our city to lead the way to a more sustainable future.”

Work on the site began in March 2020 and is now due to open to the public in 2022.

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Mr Rees said he was “delighted” to see the developments already made, and the “good work” happening the process.

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Your Garden In September

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.

Divide herbaceous perennials 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 congested. 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.

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Take Perennial cuttings Take cuttings of perennials such as fuchsia, salvia, verbena, penstemon and chrysanthemum. 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.

Plant spring flowering bulbs 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.

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.

Looking good this month Hebe ‘Bowles’s Variety’ Why should you plant them?

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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