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Welcome to our weekly online magazine. Lets kick things off this week with thanking all the key workers out there who are keeping the country going. Thank you!!

So lets get to it... Who’s had enough of this lockdown then?

I completely understand the reason for the government putting us in this safety net. Only allowing us to do certain things in our day to day lives, but I really feel for the business that can not run at moment due to being in furlough or just not being able to operate due to the restrictions. I get this is for the safety of the public and so the NHS doesn’t get overwhelmed with new cases of coronavirus but I would really like to see the government put some sort of time scale to the lockdown instead of stringing us along.

On a happier note Happy Easter to everyone and I am gonna say it only once “Stay at home please” Do not be tempted to go the beach etc. Please think of the rest of us that are doing our bit to control the spread of the virus.

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BRISTOL NURSERY CHILDREN SPREAD JOY WITH RAINBOWS

Children from Mama Bear’s Day Nurseries across Bristol have been busy creating bright and colourful rainbow pictures as a symbol of love and hope amidst the coronavirus crisis.

The children of key workers, who are still attending settings across the city, have joined in with the #chasetherainbow movement and created rainbow pictures to be displayed in the nursery windows or outside on the settings’ fences and gates.

Nursery managers say the activity has been enjoyed by all so they will now be taking part in the latest craze to display and ‘hunt’ teddy bears.

Mama Bear’s owner Tony Driffield said “The children have loved creating the rainbows which have helped to bring fun and colour to our nursery windows.

“We also wanted to do something to brighten the day of passers-by and show our appreciation and gratitude to all key workers during this testing time.

“We only have children of key workers and vulnerable children in attendance at nursery at the moment and they have created some beautiful art.

"We’re looking forward to now taking part in the bear hunt, inspired by the children’s book ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’, where we will display our stuffed animals in the windows for other children to spot.”

Mama Bear’s is a family-run group with 24 nursery settings in Bristol, Somerset and Devon catering for children aged three-months to five-years.

Following Government guidelines to close schools and nurseries to all children except those of key workers or those who are vulnerable, Mama Bear’s has temporarily closed and merged some settings.

The group this week announced that it will not be charging parents who pay for their sessions and are unable to send their children to nursery, anything for the month of May.

Tony said: “These are difficult times for everyone but we are doing our upmost to support our parents, both key workers and otherwise, as well as our dedicated staff, who themselves are key workers and doing a wonderful job.”

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Developers work with Council to bring The Chocolate Factory to life Developers have worked with Bristol City Council to ensure a community being created at The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank, Bristol will have the right mix of homes. Generator South West is in the final stages of demolition of sections of the old factory and transformation is about to begin to provide 140 new homes, which will now include 36 shared ownership homes, a public square, workspace for local businesses and a community hub.

“The Victorian factory once stood at the heart of the community and our sensitively considered design respects the industrial heritage of the site and, when complete, will place the site back at the heart of the Greenbank community creating public open space, a café/bar, workspace for Bristol businesses and a community hub.”

Councillor Paul Smith, Bristol City Council Cabinet Member with responsibility for housing welcomed the latest development at the factory. He said: “It’s great news that, despite a Planning Inspector’s Despite a ruling by the Planning Inspectorate following an Appeal, planning was approved without decision that the site required no affordable homes, 36 will now be built at The Chocolate Factory, any affordable homes on the site, but the Greenbank. Bristol communities need a mix of developers have worked over the last couple of homes to suit all.” years with the community, local Councillors Afzal Shah and Ruth Pickersgill and Cabinet Councillor Since November 2019 Yarlington has partnered Paul Smith and his team to get the right mix of with Radian Group and Stephen Lodge, Executive homes for the area. Generator South West has Director of Development and Strategic Asset now partnered with housing association Yarlington Management commented: “Bristol is an to provide 15 one-bedroom and 21 two-bedroom expanding city and the need to provide more homes high quality shared ownership apartments alongis becoming even greater. It’s great to be working side their own properties that will be available to in partnership with Generator South West and purchase from the Autumn.

Homes England to help deliver affordable homes by transforming a site that’s stood derelict for several Jason Schofield, Development Director at years.”

Generator South West, said: “We are delighted to have been able to work in partnership with The long-awaited regeneration of The Chocolate Yarlington to bring forward 36 affordable housing Factory, which was granted permission in early units as part of Generator South West’s 2017, will feature 140 homes in total. As well as the commitment to the regeneration of the former 36 shared ownership apartments there will be 44 Elizabeth Shaw Chocolate Factory site. three and four-bedroom houses and 60 one and two-bedroom apartments, which will go on sale later “This achievement is even more rewarding as the this year. In addition to new homes, the regenerahard fought planning permission did not require us tion will open up the space to the local community to deliver any affordable housing at all. We have creating a new pedestrian and cycle access to the worked hard behind the scenes to bring to fruition Bristol to Bath Railway path. these much needed homes for the community of Greenbank as it is the right thing to do in this area.

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A message from Slimming World Founder and Chair, Margaret Miles Bramwell. #thatfeeling To our treasured Slimming World members everywhere By now, you’ll probably have heard from your Consultant that, following the latest government guidance to businesses, we are, temporarily, suspending groups all over the UK and Ireland, with immediate effect.

During this global crisis, we’ve done what Slimming World has always done - and will always do. We’ve put you, our wonderful communities of members, at the heart of every decision we make.

Wherever it’s been humanly possible, we’ve stayed open, we’ve been there to support you and we’ve taken extra measures to protect your health and wellbeing. We’ve done this because we know a Slimming World group is so much more than a place to get help with your weight, so much more than finding that help to become slimmer, fitter and healthier.

In the whole world of help for slimmers, there’s nowhere like a Slimming World group. A Slimming World group is place where people find compassion and understanding, friendship and fun, a shot of motivation and the confidence to carry on, even when times get tough. Thanks to you and our wonderful Consultants - working together - our groups give people hope in a world that can sometimes feel full of desperation.

As I write this, our teams are working behind the scenes to develop temporary ‘virtual’ community options that will ensure we can bring a remote Slimming World service to you at home. Our aim is to bring these to you next week (w/c 23rd March) if we possibly can - because we know that for many of you, the thought of trying to manage your weight alone at home, when life feels as though it’s been turned upside down is a frightening thought.

And continuing to nourish our bodies with healthy, family-friendly, home-cooked meals has never been more important.

Whilst a remote group will never be the same as your physical Slimming World group, technology means that we can maintain connections even when we’re physically isolated from each other. We are searching for the best way to do this, whether we use social media, a specialised online service such as Slimming Word Online or something more intimate and supervised so we can continue to support our members while not abandoning those most vulnerable in our society. We are searching for a Slimming World solution, where we can give each other motivation, practical help and advice, tips, hope – and make each other laugh with that famous sense of humour you possess. We will draw on our courage and strength and help others do the same.

We will raise your spirits when you’re down and let you raise ours when we falter.

We may be apart but we do not have to be alone.

Despite the difficulties we are about to face, we will face them together and, with our combined energy and creativity, determination and compassion, we will all resurface stronger, braver and fitter than ever.

We know (we’ve witnessed it so many times) our groups bring out the best in people. We recognise and applaud you, as you show that same compassion and kindness to others. Your warmth and kindness shines out and lights up the world. True to form, that is exactly what you’ve been doing throughout these past few weeks of uncertainty.

And I can’t begin to tell you how happy and proud that’s made every single one of us at Slimming World.

So, while we will stay exactly in line with all the advice set out by our countries’ leaders in their efforts to keep us as healthy as possible during this unprecedented crisis, we will therefore be suspending our groups for the time being. We will absolutely not be giving up on YOU or our life-changing, life-saving organisation. Not once, in the past 50 years, have we ever done that. Not once has a tough time beaten Slimming World and it’s not about to beat us now!

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Given the choice, people overwhelmingly say they would prefer to die in their own home, or in a hospice, rather than a hospital. End of life patients who do not want to be in hospital need to be moved to a more appropriate setting, as beds in critical care units are urgently required for patients who need lifesaving treatment for Coronavirus.

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Last year the charity provided 175,000 hours of direct care for over 3000 people in the South West, allowing them to die at home where they wanted to be. Marie Curie needs to raise £50,000 a week to continue to run its essential frontline services across the South West, at a time when its ability to generate this money has been seriously comprom ised.

Natalie Garland, Marie Curie South West Fundraising Manager, said: “When the NHS and public need us most, we are facing huge struggles raising vital funds. Along with the cancellation of hundreds of high street and supermarket collections, we’re now losing income from the closure of our charity shops and from cancelled fundraising events such as the Padstow to Rock Swim - which raised over £80,000 for us last year. My message to those in the South West, please donate if you can.”

Marie Curie’s Chief Executive Matthew Reed said: “At this time of national emergency, Marie Curie Nurses and frontline staff are needed more than ever as the NHS is put under ever greater strain.

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“But just as we want to help, our income has been decimated. We need donations urgently to keep our Nurses and Hospice staff on the frontline.

“Unlike other healthcare providers, Marie Curie is reliant on donations from the public to survive.

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“We are all in this crisis together and already we are seeing how the public in this country is rising to support each other and the most vulnerable.

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Your Garden In April

Spring should be well under way this month with daffodils in full flow, their bright flowers enough to cheer up any day. Blossom trees will be blooming and fresh growth will be appearing on plants everywhere. April showers are common but don’t be deceived by sudden bursts of rainfall – you may need to start watering plants more regularly on dry, bright and windy days. With longer days and stronger sunshine growing conditions are continually improving and the warmer weather will give us all the opportunity to get busy in our gardens.

Sow hardy annuals Hardy annuals are plants that can be sown from seed in the open ground. Get them off to an early start by sowing in pots or modules. Modular trays are also handy for sowing summer bedding plants such as marigolds, lobelia and petunias. Label each seed tray and once they are growing put them outside when the weather is warm day and night.

Support climbers Climbing plants should be growing rapidly now, so will need ample support for new growth. Extend or replace trellis as necessary or add more wire to archers and tripods.

New shoots will need to be gently encouraged sideways as they grow. This will send vital growth hormones doing the length of the shoot rather than just to the tip and so will encourage flowering all over the plant.

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The rest of the garden will also be growing well now, so if you have been putting off carrying out any major pruning then now is the time to bite the bullet and get it done. Trees, shrubs and hedges should be cut back now before birds begin to nest.

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Indeed the Domestic Abuse Helpline has reported a 25% increase in calls and online requests for help.

Following similar trends in other locked down countries, which have seen a spike in domestic abuse cases during recent weeks and months, the Police are on high alert for these situations and Hannah says despite the lockdown solicitors are on hand and can act fast to help.

Hannah, an Associate Solicitor with national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, said: “These measures are absolutely necessary to slow down the spread of this deadly virus but in times of crisis such as these, whilst we are socially distancing ourselves, we must not forget the most vulnerable in society.

“Something which has not been widely spoken about is that the measures provide for people leaving their home in exceptional circumstances and one of these is to ‘avoid or escape risk of injury or harm’.

“So, if you are in fear for your safety and that of your children, you are able to leave your household to get help and seek refuge.

“If you are in immediate danger, you should never hesitate to call 999 straight away. If you are unable to speak because you are scared your abuser will hear, you can dial 55 during your call; this will alert the police that the call is genuine, extremely urgent and will be prioritised.”

It is also important to note that there are exceptions to the lockdown guidelines including people being permitted to leave the house if they feel they or their children are in danger.

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The government have recognised that sufferers of domestic abuse may be feeling particularly vulnerable at this time as Home Secretary Priti Patel has pledged to crack down on those using the lockdown to make their victims feel 'especially isolated, vulnerable and exposed'.

Hannah continued: “Solicitors can help, the Courts remain open and are able to deal with emergency applications quickly. We can apply for non-molestation orders which are injunctions designed to protect you and your children from further harm; we can also apply for occupation orders to get your abuser out of the family home.

“It is worth noting that if your abuser pays the bills and rent/mortgage, the Court can also order that they can carry on paying. We offer telephone and video calls so that we can act quickly to get you the protection you need.

“Refuges remain open and are able to support you, there are also many charities that remain open and are able to help. I would encourage anyone currently in fear of domestic abuse to reach out.

“For anyone who wants to help their friends, neighbours and those in the community who they think may be suffering domestic abuse, the guidance is clear that you cannot have visitors in your home. Instead, contact the police, get legal advice, reach out to the domestic abuse charities or contact me directly.”

Hannah Bridgwood is an Associate within the family and divorce team at Clarke Willmott, a national law firm with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.

Contact Hannah directly at Hannah.bridgwood@ clarkewillmott.com or call 0345 2091698.

You can also find out more from Women’s Aid at https://www.womensaid.org.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-safety-advice-for-survivors/ or The Men’s Advice Line at https://mensadviceline.org.uk/ Other helpful organisations are Galop, Hestia, Chayn, National Domestic Abuse Helpline and Surviving Economic Abuse.

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April Horoscopes

Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 Clear communication would be a real asset to you at this time. There is something you have either put on the back burner or chosen to ignore but it is something you would be wiser to deal with at this time. Whatever is going on for you that is difficult, remember you have a lot of resilience and inner strength, and you will find the right way to deal with things.

Keywords: Clear communication & Resilience Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 You feel that something may not have been dealt with fairly, this could be a situation with a family member or someone close to you. Step back and try and see the situation from all sides and try to bring some change and balance back.

Keywords: Fairness & Change Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 If you are involved in meetings at this time they may not run as smoothly as you would like or not even happen at all. If the situation feels difficult remember to keep calm. You may also feel time for spring-cleaning, both on the physical and emotional levels.

Keywords: Calm & Clearing Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 You could get one of those wonderful lightbulb moments, when something inspiring or enlightening suddenly makes sense. You may find the need to bring some harmony to a difficult situation. There could be some small but interesting changes that are coming your way.

Keywords: Sudden realisation & Changes Gemini May 21 - June 20 Be careful in situations that could become volatile, especially in communication, try to be a listener as much as possible. Otherwise things could get into a bit of a tangle. Know that you can deal with and rise above a difficult situation.

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

Leo July 23 - Aug 22 If something isn’t moving as quickly as you would like, this could be a good time to sort and clear what needs doing. As this can make way for new things and ideas.

Keywords: Clearing & New ideas and things Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 Balance and harmony are very important to you, somebody doesn’t always bring your sensitivity to the fore, as this will be an asset in this situation. You may also think of starting a new interest, that will involve collecting things or gathering information.

Keywords: Sensitivity, connecting & Gathering Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 It does seem as though study is on your mind at present. You may find yourself either researching or seeking information regarding things of interests to you. You may also feel the need to clear things both emotionally and within your living spaces, as you feel there maybe new things on the way. There is possibly an issue that you will have to deal with later in the month.

Keywords: Study & Clearing Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 This may not be one of the easiest times, as you feel as though you need to be on your guard. A situation would be worth stepping back from, and trying to see it from a different perspective.

This month would be good for you to follow those instinctive feelings, and work with your intuition.

Remember also you are a lot stronger than you think.

Keywords: Protection & Intuition Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 There is something you’ve been putting off that you need to sort out and this would be a good time to do so. You can do the same with some spring cleaning, both in your physical environment and possibly emotionally too.Once you have sorted a few things out it will give you the space to be able to carry on with some hobbies and a few relaxing things that you have not had time for.

Capricorn Dec 22 0 Jan 19 Your social life won’t be busy this month.

A few things look to change for you, so be prepared. Could be a time for reflection and from this some study or research or new interests or hobbies, may come from this.

Keywords. Learning and changes

Want to find out more about what’s in store for you this month! Contact Marie on: 07949 800354 Disclaimer This zodiac is for entertainment purposes only please do not take the predictions seriously Marie take no responsibility for your actions

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THE FORCE MAJEURE MAY BE WITH YOU

A new free easy-to-navigate online guide for businesses and individuals to consult over concerns or challenges that they face in the light of the coronavirus pandemic has been launched.

Businesses are being challenged in ways that they will never have envisaged, in relation to their employees, suppliers and customers during the coronavirus outbreak and Bristol-headquartered national law firm Clarke Willmott has set up an online hub to provide support.

Individuals are also being impacted by the changes with everything from moving house or writing a Will to having fertility treatment subject to disruption.

Martin Palmer, Director of Business Development and Marketing, at Clarke Willmott said: “We appreciate that businesses are being bombarded with information and are having to take critical decisions quickly.

“Our COVID-19 hub was set up to cut through the noise so that business owners can quickly and easily find the answers that they need in the area of business they are working on.

“For years people have been happily signing contracts that mention “force majeure” - those unforeseeable circumstances that may prevent someone fulfilling their obligations. But most people never believed they would become relevant. It is almost inevitable that the current situation will mean people having to use those previously little-known clauses.

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“Most people had never heard the word furlough until a few weeks ago, and certainly wouldn’t have discussed such a thing with their staff. Now businesses are navigating their way through this very tricky new status with employees.

“There is also information for individuals that answer some of the most common questions about their legal standing in these difficult times.”

The Clarke Willmott Covid-19 hub is designed to support with self-help advice for the majority of circumstances that may arise as a result of the Government instructions to businesses and restrictions on everyday life announced in recent weeks.

It also contains links through to specialist experts within the Clarke Willmott team and ways to seek further clarification by telephone or email if it is needed or to book a consultation.

It is simple to navigate and people do not have to enter any details about themselves to find the information they need but there is a facility to sign up for free short email updates on specific areas of interest as the Covid19 situation continues to develop.

The hub can be found on the first page of the Clarke Willmott website: www.clarkewillmott.com.

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The month of November offers up the Then there’s the fast-paced thrills of Le Mans ’66, where Matt Damon and Christian Bale must If you don’t mind diving into some terror and Times opportunity might be weird at because perfect topresent, shakebutoffjustthose together toHunt create a car equipped beatknowing the cinemas are closed doesn’t mean there aren’t newworkmissed The upon release, resttoeasy Halloween scares and set your eyes dominant movies to watch via streaming. The COVID-19 that it Ferrari. is too watchable via on-demand platforms. has prompted certain whether studios to make their Produced by the same team behind Insidious and on crisis something snowier, that’s movies available a little early on home video, so The Purge, the movie asks how will 12 strangers it’s some these we’ll be highlighting until your in the formofof a returning Disney Ice fare when they suddenly wake up on an estate, local Cineworld re-opens. only to be hunted by a group of wealthy elites?

Queen or Christmas-set romantic First up is director Leigh Whannel’s brilliant comedies featuring the music of re-imagining of The Invisible Man. A far cry from George Michael. this ofand more this the Universal horrorAll stylings yesteryear, version sees the idea brought up to date as awaits in the month ahead, so let’s Elisabeth’s Moss’ tortured Cecilia must evade the diveclutches in… of her transparent ex-boyfriend. Rent the movie through on-demand services now.

Kicking us off on November 8th is both Midway and the The Good Liar. The former centres on the efforts Lastly, on April 6th, Trolls World Tour is skipping of US Navy sailors in the wake of Pearl Harbour. cinematic runsees entirely toAnna stream right to homes The its following week Elsa, and Olaf But if con artist antics are more your thing, Helen all in over UK.anticipated What kind of musical antics return thethe highly Frozen 2, but haswill Mirren and Ian McKellen do well to swindle their way the ice friends Poppy and to Branch get up to this time? queen learned ‘let it go’? through life in the latter movie.

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Fast forward one week later to November 15th and it’s another double feature. Last Christmas welcomes in the Christmas movie season as a romantic love story between Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke and A Simple Favour’s Henry Golding.

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And finally, Charlie’s Angels gets a reboot that stars Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska as a new ass-kicking secret agent trio.

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WHAT’S ON ONLINE Curvy Girl Yoga Class Date: 8th -15th April Description: Curvy Girl Yoga, is a unique yoga class in Bristol.

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It’s a place where we come together to share, to support each other & to celebrate our bodies.

Thankfully attitudes are changing but, we larger women are still made to feel out of place, self conscious & judged.

Continued above CGY offers a space where we talk openly about our experiences, laugh, lovingly a lot & practice yoga! @yoga4thecurvygirl Visit: www.curvygirlyoga.co.uk

Raving Kids at home Date: 8th -15th April Description: Tune in via my live stream on Farrah’s Dance Workout page at 4pm on Wednesday’s to get involved!

So add to your diaries and reminders now! RavingKids comes to your aid and your own living room whilst you get on with the kids dinner in times of the LOCKDOWN! Kids can rave!

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Online Aerobics Classes Date: 10th April Description: Easy to follow mixed impact, high energy cardio and fat burning workout to music of the 80’s, 90’s, 00’s and current chart hits. This class is for all abilities and don’t worry if you have 2 left feet, as the moves are easy to follow. This class is being taught by Karen who also teaches Pilates & Beginners Yoga for us.

Due to the current situation, we will temporarily be offering online Pilates classes. Students will be able to access the sessions via a Zoom video link. You will be able to participate in real time on a smart phone or computer. We are currently offering two aerobics classes per week every Monday -Friday in April Online ticket prices * 1 x class - £3 * 8 x classes (April) - £13 @theflamingocentre Visit: www.theflamingocentre. co.uk Online Martial Arts GBFit Brislington are running online martial arts classes. We will be streaming online Kung fu lessons every Monday for all ages from 4yrs-Adults.

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Tune in via my live stream on THIS EVENT PAGE at 6pm on Monday’s.This is an online class for everyone to join! Adults, kids, grannies, grandads, or even the whole family. You can all get involved for some uplifting cheer, glamour, fun and fitness in these strange times. If you would like to learn some fun Bollywood dance moves, get some exercise in, tune in with Farrah and get dancing. In the 45-minute live session, you’ll warm up for 15 minutes with some gorgeous music and moves. You’ll learn how to shimmy and shake by learning step-by-step routines to some of the best Bollywood songs ever made. At end of the session, we’ll finish off with a yoga-style cool down. This class is suitable for all abilities and fitness levels.Please wear comfy clothes and have a bottle of water to hand. PLEASE NOTE: Donations are very much welcome if you participate in this online workout!

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Music on your doorstep As a local self employed musician I am hoping to put my skills to use for people going through self isolation, whilst simultaneously keeping my business afloat during a time of limited support for the self employed.

I’m offering 20 minute live music performances at the front door of peoples’ houses that they can either purchase for themselves, or for a friend or relative they think would appreciate it. I particularly think this would be of use to people who have birthdays or anniversaries coming up and are not able to celebrate them as they would like. In the city of Bristol I’m offering these at a flat rate of £30, with negotiable rates for those further afield. They can be arranged by contacting me through the details below or direct through my Facebook page. They are of course weather dependant, but in every other sense I am flexible about time.

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Date: 14th April Description: Join me for this special event, Warmly Healing Fear, where we will meet in a space of deep presence, and explore ways in which we can step out of fear, heal anxiety, and uncover our true nature. In light of recent world events, I am inviting people who are currently experiencing fear and anxiety to join me for this free class, where we will gently come into a place of inner peace and clarity. This session will be about finding peace and a sense of inner safety in such turbulent times. Give yourself the gift of this session. Included will be - A gentle effortless guided meditation- Advice on how to stay calm and mentally healthy during this period- Advice on dealing with anxiety/stress and fear.- A Q & A sessionNo experience necessary.

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Who is at risk ?

We can all catch COVID-19, however those of us who have pre-existing health conditions and older people are thought to have a higher risk of catching coronavirus.

If you have long-term health problems, it is most likely you will be feeling anxious at this time tough time.

Concerns may be heightened by latest figures which show more that an unprecedented amount of people have been tested positive for coronavirus in Bristol.

With this in mind here is what experts are advising us:

Approximately 1.5m people at the greatest risk of complications, such as patients on immunosuppressant therapy or treatment for cancer, are being told to isolate at home for 12 weeks to protect themselves.

If you think you are in this highest risk category and have not received a letter from the NHS yet or been contacted by your GP, get in touch with your local practice or hospital doctor by phone or online.

Those living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes could be at greater risk of more severe symptoms If you have diabetes and you have symptoms such as cough, high temperature and feeling short of breath, you need to monitor your blood sugar closely.

If you routinely monitor your blood glucose, on the advice of your doctor, you should continue to do this more often.

Who is at risk?

Higher risk people include those who are over 70, regardless if they have a medical condition or not, and people under 70 with any of the below underlying health problems.

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Chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis Chronic heart disease, such as heart failure Chronic kidney disease Chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis Chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, a learning disability or cerebral palsy Diabetes Problems with your spleen - for example, sickle cell disease or if you have had your spleen removed Weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy Seriously overweight (a BMI of 40 or above) Pregnant

We are all being told to follow social-distancing to help reduce the chance of catching or spreading COVID-19. People in higher risk category are strongly advised to follow the governments advice.

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If you don't check your blood sugar levels at home, make sure you are aware of the signs of hyperglycaemia, which include: • • • •

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They are now “stretched” because of the impact of coronavirus, but they urged people to continue to report fly-tipping, especially as Bristol City Council’s rubbish tips are no longer open to the public.

Bristol Waste has managed to maintain waste and recycling collections that are pretty close to normal service.

Bin men are being stretched, which means from 3rd April they are no longer going to be able to return for missed collections.

This means you will have to get your bins and recycling out after 6pm the night before or before 6am the morning of collection.

The crews will still return to collect assisted clinical waste or chargeable collections if these are reported.

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We asked a local bin man on his rounds last week a question about this he replied “We will do all we can to make sure collections are not missed but strict social distancing measures have been put in place across their sites, so rest assured the bin men’s health and safety is being looked after.

He also said we also need people to continue to report incidents of fly-tipping so they can keep up enforcements against those who choose to dump their waste on the rest of us.

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7 helpful tips form TSA

Protect cash - this may seem obvious but cut back on discretionary spending. If staff are on zero hours contracts, don’t be tempted to pay more than Well the time has come for us to work from home you have to. Better that they have a job when this as per the government guidance. Aside from being is over, so it may seem mean, but the government a little bit inundated with queries it’s still business is offering help to these individuals, although we’d as usual as far as we are concerned. We’re getting still like to see them do more. Don’t rush to lay staff queries from many clients along the same lines, so off. In other countries such as a Canada and New I’m trying send out e-mails to cover these queries Zealand, financial help has been given to and also update you on government action for small businesses but it has been on the basis that businesses from a financial perspective. When it employers have not made redundancies etc. so, comes to medical advice, please follow the don ‘t panic or you may miss out if our governgovernment guidance and medical professionals on ment takes a similar approach. Ask suppliers for this and stay safe. extended credit terms if you are still trading through this and speak to suppliers if you are not. When we I’m sure you’ll agree that this week has been pretty come out of this, we will still need those unprecedented. The only time I can recall anything relationships. Speak to customers and agree like the uncertainty surrounding business today payment plans where necessary. Some guaranteed is 9/11, but even then, things settled down pretty cash in is better than none. quickly from a business perspective.

The government are holding daily press conferences and I’d recommending watching them for updates rather than listening to the rumour mill.

I’ve sent a couple of these e-mails now, but it seems clear that the government response for small businesses has been underwhelming, particularly in times of such uncertainty. The chancellor will be making an announcement this afternoon which I will report back on this evening. I’m hoping he goes much further in affording businesses some help.

I’ll include some information on government initiatives at the bottom of this e-mail, but for now there are steps we can take.

Crisis Management - if you have staff then consider whether they are properly briefed in what to do in the current environment, are your policies still appropriate or do they need amending?

Communicate proactively. maintaining good relations with staff, customers, suppliers, lenders and other stake holders is likely to help you trade for longer under difficult circumstances and having good relations will help you get back to normal when this crisis is over.

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Think very carefully before putting your own money in. It’s bad enough to have a business fail, but to have a business fail and lose your life savings is even worse. Explore the government initiatives to see if they are doing anything to help your business sector.

Explore other opportunities - Jobs that you wouldn’t normally look at may be a lifeline today. if your business has seen a fall in demand, then can your skills be applied in areas that are still in demand?

Without wanting to sound melodramatic, it’s about survival at the moment for a lot of businesses so turning your hand to something slightly different for a short time might see you through. So, tradesmen that normally work business to consumer for example might find opportunities to do business to business. Are there new markets your business could enter in to?

Finance - As mentioned previously, think very carefully about putting your own money into the business, or indeed borrowing where a director’s guarantee is required. However, preferential loans from lenders, or even renegotiating existing loans may well be possible. Explore all of the government help available and keep checking as government policy is changing daily.

So, these are some tips from me, but what is our government doing to help? here is a link https:// www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-aboutcovid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses, and the highlights below: •

A Statutory Sick Pay relief package for SMEs

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A 12-month business rates holiday for all retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England Small business grant funding of £10,000 for all business in receipt of small business rate relief or rural rate relief

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Grant funding of £25,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses with property with a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000

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The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme offering loans of up to £5 million for SMEs through the British Business Bank

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A new lending facility from the Bank of England to help support liquidity among larger firms, helping them bridge coronavirus disruption to their cash flows through loans

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The HMRC Time To Pay Scheme

More can be found on the website. As mentioned previously there will be an announcement from the chancellor later today, so keep an eye on that, or keep an eye out for my next update.

Stay safe and please feel free to pass this on to any other businesses you know that could use some of the advice.

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Broadband Traffic • Following the Government’s directive for people to stay at home at the moment , we have seen unprecedented demand across our mobile, fixed telephony and broadband networks. Whilst demand continues to rise at unprecedented levels, our network remains reliable and strong, and we’re within our capacity thresholds and are continuing to service our customers in these difficult times.

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Key network statistics include: Voice Traffic • •

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An increase of nearly 20% in mobile call traffic on Monday (23 March) versus the previous Monday.

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Across the UK, mobile voice traffic has increased by 56% in the last two weeks.

Broadband traffic has grown by 15% during the day as more people work and study from home. Average daytime usage now mirrors a typical Sunday – typically the busiest day of the week with customers streaming films and TV episodes.

As customers turn to technologies such as WiFi Calling, we have seen a 28% increase in Voice over the Internet (VoIP) usage at the start of this week.

In contrast, mobile music streaming traffic reduced by around 16% from the start of the week as customers moved from listening to music on the move to the home over their broadband link.

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