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As winter draws nearer, residents of South Gloucestershire are being urged to help protect themselves as much as possible this winter by getting all eligible vaccines before colder weather sets in, and heating costs rise.
Respiratory viruses like flu and Covid-19 are expected to circulate widely this winter after two years of social distancing measures and restrictions in place, which may also lead to lower levels of immunity. With predicted high levels of both viruses circulating, and the cost of living continuing to rise, South Gloucestershire’s new Director of Public Health Professor Sarah Weld and Councillor Franklin Owusu-Antwi, cabinet member responsible for public health at South Gloucestershire Council, are urging those in eligible groups to take up the offer of free vaccinations now.
Professor Weld said: “This winter could be very difficult with high numbers of flu and Covid cases expected, plus the rising cost of keeping warm and well. You can help yourself now by getting vaccinated.
“Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself from serious illness caused by flu and Covid and will help protect others around you as well as the NHS from becoming overwhelmed this winter.”
Councillor Owusu-Antwi said: “First, second and booster Covid vaccines are available to anyone over the age of five at local clinics. Autumn boosters are available to people over 50, pregnant women and anyone over five years old with an underlying health condition. Book with your GP or find a local walk-in clinic at www.grabajab.net
“Free flu jabs are available to anyone over 50 (including those who will be 50 years old by 31 March 2023), pregnant women, people with certain health conditions or who work in some frontline jobs. You can book now by calling your GP or through a pharmacy.”
All primary school children and some secondary school children will be offered the flu nasal spray again this year, which is usually given at school. GP surgeries are also inviting children aged two and three years old (age on 31 August 2022) for the nasal spray vaccination at their practices.
As well as taking up the vaccines, everyone is encouraged to help stop the spread of respiratory viruses this winter by practising good hand hygiene, covering your nose and mouth when you cough and sneeze and staying away from others where possible if you have symptoms.
Support to help keep warm and well this winter is available. The council has a number of financial support schemes and there are national funds and rebates to help with energy bills. Visit www. southglos.gov.uk/costofliving for details or call into one of the council’s One Stop Shops in Kingswood, Patchway or Yate.
Bristol Beacon will host an experiential evening of music presenting brand-new commissions from Carman Villain and the Manchester Camerata Ensemble this November
It’s classical music like you’ve never heard before as Manchester Camerata bring sound, excitement and creativity to their innovative ensemble. A breath-taking performance will transcend the hall at St. George’s in Bristol on Tuesday 8th November, hosted by Bristol Beacon.
A music series for the brave and curious, Unquiet is a triumph of beauty that redefines classical music with its contemporary and untraditional overtures and scores. Featuring new commissions from Carmen Villain and Afrodeutsche and performing the music by Bruce Dess ner, Hildure Gudandottir, Philip Glass and Mica Levi - audiences can expect to be exhilarated as the music takes them on a powerful, emotive journey.
Norwegian-Mexican artist and producer, Carmen Villain, makes atmospheric music made up of tapestries of field-recordings, acoustic instruments such as flute, clarinet, piano and electronics, culminating in her own distinctive sound which combines elements of fourth world, dub and ambient.
Also performing at the incredible evening will be Robert Ames and Ben Corrigan as CARBS.
An acclaimed duo of composers, conductors and curators, together they explore their voices, drawing inspiration from their vigorous history of collabora tions and passion for electronic and clas sical music to produce music that’s both cinematic and easy to dance along to.
Through experimenting with composition and production, rich, detailed, abstract soundscapes are created with stunning harmonies and melodies. This is truly set to be a mesmerising event set in the heart of Bristol in the grand setting of the former Georgian church.
Conductor, curator and composer, Robert Ames, said: With Unquiet, we’re building an outlet for people to experience music in a live setting that reflects eclectic listening tastes. I’m excited to collaborate with min imalist greats, electroacoustic pioneers, DJ’s and producers.”
Matt Aitken, Senior Music Programmer at Bristol Beacon, said: “We’re hugely look ing forward to Unquiet and are delighted to be able to introduce the Manchester Camerata to new audiences in Bristol. With a world premiere from up and com ing electronic artist Carmen Villain on the programme, as well as work from such renowned composers as Afrodeutsche, Philip Glass and Mica Levi, this will be a really interesting concert of contemporary work”.
Tickets for the unforgettable show are now available on the Bristol Beacon website. Doors open at 7:30pm with the performance starting at 8pm.
People in the city are able to share their experiences of renting from a private landlord or letting agent in Bristol.
A new survey asks renters to share information about their experience of renting in Bristol, and this information will be used to inform the work of the Living Rent Commission.
The commission, which is made up of representatives from across the housing sector including renters, is exploring the issues facing people who rent and options to tackle the rent crisis in the city, ultimately looking at how Bristol can become a living rent city, without having a negative impact on the quality or availability of rental property.
Councillor Tom Renhard, Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery and Homes, said: “In Bristol we face a housing crisis. We have more than 18,000 households on our waiting list for social housing, along with over 1,100 households in temporary accom modation. The cost of renting in this city is one key cause alongside the lack of security that renters have in the private rented sector. This is why we set up the Living Rent Commission.
“The powers needed to ensure the rental market is accessible and works for all do not exist. The powers come from government, so we want to work with Westminster on policy development to reform the private rented sector, enabling Bristol to become a Living Rent City.
“I would ask everyone with experience of renting in Bristol in the last five years to consider taking part in the survey. Your answers will help us to understand what renters are experiencing in the private rented sector in the city and help inform the work of the commission.”
The Living Rent Commission was launched in July 2022 following a Renters’ Summit which took place in March.
The principle aims of the commission are to:
• Improve affordability of the private rented sector
• Understand the impact of regulation on rent prices including on housing quality and maintenance
• Identifying the most effective rent controls
Consider what other powers are required Consider how to empower tenants’ rights Co-chair of the commission, Professor Alex Marsh from the University of Bristol, said: “The commission is a great opportunity to bring people together to identify policy changes and innovative actions that will improve the city's private rented sector. To do this we need a clear picture of tenants' current experiences of private renting and the problems they're facing. So, we're keen that as many tenants as possible complete our survey and tell us about their situation. All the information is being collected anonymously.”
The survey has been extended until Sunday 13 November. You can take part here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ BristolRentersSurvey/
The information provided will be analysed by researchers at the University of Bristol. This analysis will inform the work of the commission and its final report. The report will be published later this year.
More than £10 million will be spent on making improvements to traffic management and flow and to introduce new cycling routes that will help make the Arena and Brabazon community being built on the former Filton airfield site more accessible for residents, workers and eventgoers.
The new developments, which will generate around 5,700 new homes and hundreds of jobs in construction and then operating the country’s third largest indoor arena, will be a major boost to the economy and vibrancy of South Gloucestershire, but it is vital that infrastructure keeps pace with that growth.
The measures this new funding will deliver will keep people moving to and from, in and around the new comm unity and arena and are in addition to MetroWest rail improvements and the MetroBus extension.
The scheme will include, for example, cycle routes between the arena and Brentry and improved connections linking the arena, the Ring Road and the A38 to connect with Charlton Hayes, Frenchay, Stoke Gifford and Little Stoke.
New traffic management systems will reduce congestion and delays on the network surrounding the Arena on non-event days and reduce the potential impact of people arriving and leaving when major events take place. Taken together, providing sustainable travel options and improving traffic flow and reducing congestion will improve local air quality and help reduce carbon emissions.
Other improvements are also being delivered by the developers and include improvements to local roads, a new foot bridge across the railway line, bus infrastructure, on site cycle lanes, electric vehicle charging points, park and ride facilities and shuttle buses. The full business case, which will include greater detail of the schemes that will be involved and delivered ahead of the first event taking place, will be presented in January.
The £7 million funding was approved by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Committee and adds to the £3 million funding already secured by South Gloucestershire Council, which will deliver the projects.
Councillor Toby Savage, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council, said:
“The new community at Brabazon and the new arena will drive brownfield regeneration and revitalise this part of South Gloucestershire, delivering new homes for thousands, job opportunities for hundreds and put South Gloucester shire on the map for countless thou sands who will attend concerts and other events here.
“With development underway, it is crucial that we can also deliver the in frastructure that will keep these projects moving and keep people moving in and around the site.
“People living in and around the area will be encouraged and able to walk and cycle, take the bus or the train and we are investing massively to make this an easy option for people. This is what building for the future can look like.”
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A long-term vision to help raise the quality of life for communities in South Gloucestershire has been approved by South Gloucestershire Council’s Cabinet.
The new strategic infrastructure-led masterplan for the north fringe of Bristol includes the South Gloucestershire neighbourhoods of Filton, Cribbs Causeway, Patchway, Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford, Harry Stoke and the Bristol communities of Henbury and Brentry.
The 30-year vision looks to address the climate and nature emergency and deliver sustainable inclusive communi ties, new infrastructure and growth.
South Gloucestershire Council, Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority have worked jointly on the project, which focuses on sharing prosperity and raising the quality of life for all residents, businesses and visitors in the area.
The vision includes a number of aspirations such as delivering sustainable transport, improving access to op portunities and education, enhancing landscape and the environment, and protecting existing natural and historic environments.
It also promotes the 15-minute neigh bourhood principle, where individuals can access everything they need, including employment, community, leisure, and healthcare facilities within a 15-minute walk or cycle of where they live.
A public engagement over the summer enabled people living in communities in the north fringe of Bristol to help shape the vision.
Councillor Steve Reade, cabinet member responsible for regeneration, environment and strategic infrastructure at South Gloucestershire Council, said: “The north fringe of Bristol masterplan is the result of a successful joint project between the Combined Authority, South Gloucestershire Council and Bristol City Council.
“The outcome is an ambitious vision for the area that if realised, will bring social, economic and environment benefits up to 2050 and beyond.
“This new vision will enhance a sense of place, maintain and drive the economy, and create a more sustainable transport network to reduce the dependency of cars within this area of South Gloucestershire.
“It will not only encourage growth but will protect and enhance existing communities as well as address the climate and nature emergency.”
The proposals set out in the new north fringe of Bristol masterplan will require further work before they can be translated into commitments in South Gloucestershire Council’s emerging local plan.
Sip on these for a sweet way to end a meal
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• 150ml single cream
• 150ml Irish country cream
• 3 tsp cocoa powder
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Dust each with ½ tsp cocoa powder
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• 150ml iron brew
• Sprig of rosemary, to serve
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Part 2 in our series on “Compliance made simple.”
As property investors and letting agents, we are regularly having conversations with people about compliance. What often comes across is that people find it changeable and confusing. It is changeable, this is true, but it needn’t be confusing.
With this in mind, we have put together a series on some of the most common compliance issues, in an attempt to explain them in a way which is succinct and nonconfusing. The second in this series is one that the majority of us will have heard of –Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 (and amendment which comes into force on 1st October 2022)
The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations came into force on 1st October 2015. It is the landlord's responsibility to ensure that working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, if applicable, are installed.
Private sector landlords are required to install at least one smoke alarm on each storey of the premises as well as a carbon monoxide alarm in any room containing a solid fuel burning appliance. HMO Require ments vary upon the size and number of storeys the property has.
If battery operated smoke alarms are fitted to the premises, the Landlord must ensure they are in working order at the start of the tenancy. The tenant is then responsible for testing the alarms periodically and changing batteries as required.
Whilst carbon monoxide alarm regulations apply only to solid fuel appliances, it is good practice to install a CO alarm where there is a gas appliance too.
If a landlord does not install the appropriate alarms, the local authority can impose a fine of up to £5,000
NB: New regulations come into force on 1st October 2022 which amend the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015. These new regulations state that all rented properties in England, must provide a carbon monoxide alarm, in rooms used as living accommodation, where there is a fixed combustion appliance, such as gas heaters and boilers. Where previously, the requirements only applied to solid fuel combustion appliances, such as wood burners. The rules, will, however, not extend to gas cookers.
Christmas pop-up shop at Tyndale Baptist Church aims to raise funds for charity.
Christmas isn’t Christmas without receiving a card or gift from Cards for Good Causes! This year, Cards for Good Causes at Tyndale Baptist Church, Whiteladies Road is opening its annual pop-up shop with the help of local volunteers. The doors will be open from 14th October to 18th December 2022 and will sell a wide range of gorgeous Christmas cards and gifts, all of which raise money for local and national charities.
Buzzing with festive good cheer, the pop-up shops invite local residents, visitors and tourists to shop for good causes and explore the selection of beautiful seasonal gifts, stocking fillers, wrap, decorations and tableware. Their card selection this year features an amazing mix of traditional religious cards, gorgeous old masters, beautiful landscapes, as well as festive favourites and cute animals, there’s something for everyone!
The full list of pop-up shops can be found here: www.cardsforcharity.co.uk/ look-for-a-card-shop With the help of supporters, Cards For Good Causes festive shops aim to raise 500,000 pounds this Christmas season in aid of over 70 local and national charities. They’re the cards and gifts that give back!
Cards for Good Causes is a charity, operating for over 60 years with a sole aim of raising funds for UK charities by being a one-stop-shop for gifts and cards. Just some of the charities Cards for Good Causes will be supporting this year include: Diabetes UK, RNLI, British Heart Foundation, Alzheimers UK, Epilepsy UK, MS Society along with many more local charities.
The Shop Manager at Bristol for Cards for Good Causes says: “We can’t wait to meet everyone this year in our shop! Please come volunteer with us, or come and get your Christmas gifts whilst supporting the charities of your choice. I wish everyone a very festive Christmas and hope to see you soon!”
Royal Mail has unveiled a new set of stamps featuring Aardman Animations' most cherished characters, including Wallace and Gromit, Morph, and Shaun the Sheep. The Bristol-based animation studio, which was founded in 1972, is celebrated for its films using stop-mo tion and clay modelling animation techniques. The British postage service company has partnered with Aardman to showcase some of their most iconic characters on eight new stamps. They include well-loved Wallace and Gromit, Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy, Robin, Morph and Chas, Frank the Tortoise, Rocky, and Ginger.
Speaking about the collaboration, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy David Gold said in a online statement: “This set of stamps will surely bring a smile to everyone’s face. These instantly recognisable, iconic animated characters have found a place in our hearts. We are certain they will add a bit of joy to any envelope.”
In addition to the eight stamps, an exclu sive miniature sheet, created specially for Royal Mail by Aardman, will also be available.
On the miniature sheet, Wallace and Gromit celebrate four of their favourite cracking moments by displaying them proudly on their wall, in their recognisable home at 62 West Wallaby Street.
Key moments on the stamps include those from Wallace and Gromit animated short films A Matter Of Loaf And Death, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Grand Day Out.
Aardman’s managing director Sean Clarke said: “We are delighted to partner with Royal Mail to celebrate some of our most iconic characters in this colourful and fun-packed stamps series.
“We have had the pleasure of creating these films featuring these much-loved characters over the last 40 years, so it is a real honour for the studio to receive this royal stamp of approval.
Aardman was founded by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, who began their animation partnership while at school when they created a character called Aard-man, which the BBC bought for its Vision On series and marked the creation of Aardman Animations.
Lord, 67, and Sproxton, 68, began to gain widespread recognition after creating the now-highly recognisable shape-shifting clay character Morph for the BBC’s Take Hart series.
Aardman are also responsible for creating some of the most successful stop-motion films, including Chicken Run, after British animator Nick Park joined the company.
The Aardman collaboration stamps are now available to pre-order from www.royalmail.com/aardman and will be on general sale from October 19.
“It’s a true testament to all the hard work that goes into making these productions and we are sure that our
will enjoy them.”
A new-age road camera designed to identify and track drivers who break the law by revving engines and using modified exhausts will be installed in Bristol, before travelling to South Gloucestershire as part of a trial to clampdown on antisocial driving.
The Transport Secretary has confirmed these 4 locations will host the new ‘noise camera’ following a government-backed competition to tackle noise pollution on some of the loudest streets in Britain.
The new technology uses a video camera in conjunction with a number of microphones to accurately pinpoint excessively noisy vehicles as they pass by. This means that if drivers break the law by revving their engines unneces sarily or using illegal exhausts, they will be automatically detected. The camera takes a picture of the vehicle and records the noise level to create a digital package of evidence which can be used by local police to fine drivers.
Road noise is known to contribute to health problems, such as heart attacks, strokes and dementia, and the annual social cost of urban road noise, including lost productivity from sleep disturbance and health costs is estimated to be up to £10 billion.
A camera on the A4174 will be installed between the Kingsfield and Wraxall Road roundabouts, near Barrs Court and Warmley in the next 2 months.
Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said:
Rowdy road drivers beware – these new cameras will help the police clampdown on those who break the legal noise limits or use illegal modified exhausts to make excessive noise in our communities.
We’ll be working closely with the local authorities and police to share any findings, and I hope that this technology paves the way for quieter, peaceful streets across the country.
The trials will continue for 2 months across the country. The department continues to work closely with all local authorities and MPs to tackle rowdy, illegal noise disruption from traffic.
Poor sleep and fatigue are common problems affecting millions of people worldwide. It is thought that around a third of all adults in the UK get less than six hours of sleep per night. Research shows that those who frequently get fewer than 6 hours a night are at significantly increased risk of stroke or heart disease.
Good quality sleep is critically important to support well-being from cradle to grave. It is a basic and fundamental human requirement and is essential for good physical, mental and emotional health.
A training workshop for healthcare and end-of-life professionals to help them understand the impact of grief is taking place on Thursday November 24 at Bristol Memorial Woodlands in Alveston.
The half-day workshop will look at loss, grief and bereavement and aims to build the skills of professionals to support themselves and others through the feelings people experience when someone close dies.
Organised by the funeral venue in partnership with training provider Gentle Dusk, the workshop will also look at the current theoretical approaches to loss and gain insight into the diversity of experiences in relation to bereavement.
The training is being delivered by Mireille Hayden, founding partner of Gentle Dusk which provides training and events around death, dying and bereavement.
She said: “With Covid and the death of the Queen we have all been through times recently where the feelings of loss of many kinds have been felt by the nation. Many have lost loved ones. Covid and confinement meant that many peo ple went through grief at a time where there was isolation and lack of social support.”
The event will take place on 24th November from 2pm to 5.30pm in the reception rooms at Bristol Memorial Woodlands, a funeral setting with 100 acres of burial woodland, providing families with a place to visit and remember loved ones for years to come. Previous workshops have been welcomed by healthcare professionals who said it gave them the opportunity to talk about death in a “no holds barred fashion” in a beautiful relaxing setting.
Places are free for local professionals working in healthcare but limited to 25 for this workshop. To book email your name, title and organisation to event co-ordinator Sophie Thomas on sophie@gentledusk.org.uk. For more information visit www.memorialwoodlands.com
There will be warm communal places set up in Bristol for people who cannot afford to heat their homes this coming winter.
As energy bills are set to rise again in October, fears are mounting about the many people who will struggle to pay their heating bills as the weather gets colder. Bristol City Council is planning to set up “warm places” across the city to help people who can’t pay.
Marvin Rees, the mayor of Bristol, made a plea for help providing these warm places, and money to set them up. The spaces could also provide support for people with food, education and finan cial advice.
Average energy bills increased in April by £693 after Ofgem, the regulator, lifted its price cap in response to huge jumps in wholesale gas prices, partly linked to the war in Ukraine.
Ofgem is expected to increase the price cap again this October, meaning bills could go up even further, adding more pressure to people’s pockets just as many turn their heating back on.
Mr Rees said: in a online statement: “It almost sounds like wartime, but we’ll be working with community organisations and partners around the city to set up warm places that people can go to if they need to, come the autumn when people need to turn their heating on again.
"We’ll be looking at a number of characteristics for these places and we’re exploring what we can do at the moment.
“It’ll be a warm place, there’ll be homework support, services there, financial advice. Hopefully we’ll be able to align it with some of the programmes we have to tackle hunger as well.
"But it will be a real community hub where we can bring people together, and break down isolation as we go into those colder months.”
We will bring you more on this when we have a full list of the places you can use as warm places
According to a recent survey Bristolians are most stressed about how to move their belongings when moving homes. The research was conducted among 2000 UK adults with the help of Opinium research.
The most common sources of stress for the Bristolians are: packing up all their belongings (76%), the cost of finding a removals company/van (56%), finding a removals company they can trust (52%), and worrying about damaging their belongings during the move (43%).
Women are more likely than men to find packing up their belongings stressful (75% to 65% respectively), while older people tend to worry less about damag ing the property they’d be moving in (only 34%).
The most common arguments Bristolians got into were with a partner who they lived with (13%), a partner they were moving in with (7%), and other family members either in their household (7%) or not (7%).
When asked what kinds of arguments they’ve had, the most frequent one was about whether to get rid of some of the belongings before/after moving homes (50%). The second most common argument was about having too much stuff to move (46%).
Vladimir Minev, removals experts with Fantastic Services, says: “Do as Marie Kondo does and use this as an opportunity to throw away items you no longer need. As tough as it is, moving to a new property is the perfect time to get rid of all unwanted or even junk items. But be careful not to infuriate your better half by disposing of the present that marked your first anniversary or the gift from your mother-in-law! However, much else is fair game if it has no practical daily use or long-lasting emotional clout. And remember – items may have resale value to help pay for your move, and those that don’t may still be warmly welcomed at your local charity shop.”
Other types of arguments they’ve had were about how much to pay for a removals company (15%), whether to hire a removals company (13%) and having to take too many journeys to move their stuff (13%).
Surprisingly, despite Bristol’s welldeveloped transportation system, none of the people said they relied on it to move their belongings.
People in the South West relocate every 19.5 years on average. The end of summer remains the most preferred season to move, while the last Friday of October is the most preferred date. The number one reason people are moving house in 2022 is to have better access to amenities. The second most popular reason is to be closer to friends and family, while the third reason is work.
Half of Bristolians also prefer to use their own vehicles to move their belongings, while 35% have relied on a removal van company or had f amily/friends help move their stuff (33%).
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The garden begins to wind down in November as deciduous plants enter dormancy. leaves are falling rapidly and wind and rain are on the increase.
Whilst most of nature is hibernating in the colder months, winter is the ideal time to get new trees into the ground. trees are best planted in the late autumn when the soil is still warm but not too dry, giving roots time to acclimatise before the harsher temperatures of winter arrives. whatever your plan to do outside in Nonmember, take time to enjoy the garden as it fades, leaving structural plants and evergreens to take center stage.
the weather is turning so its time to get those plants protected - frost can do serious damage to tender plants. Frost tender plants in pots should be moved to the greenhouse, conservatory or porch. Exotic plants such as palms or tree ferns should be wrapped up for the winter with frost protection material.
Lift and store plants such as dahlias and tuberous bedding begonias that have been hit by bad weather. store in a dry, frost-free dark place ideally in a layer of sawdust. Check occasionally over winter to ensure they are dry and rot free. remove any that look suspicious to prevent the risk of further infection.
Tie in all the plants and secure structures an important winter job is to stake tall plants, climbers and young trees to protect against strong winds. Check that existing ties are not cutting into stems of plants that have grown over the summer. Structures such as arches, pergolas and fences should also be checked and ideally treated with preservatives. If repaired now there is less potential damage in high winds.
Trees add structure to gardens and landscapes. As well as being used as a focal point for the garden they also make good hedges and screens. they come in a huge number of varieties, shades and position. Whilst most trees are grown for there foliage or flower, some are praised for their bark and branch shapes. Some trees look fantastic in spring while full of flower and other burst into vibrant colour in the autumn.
Young trees should be staked diagonally. This protects them from strong winds and ensures the roots do not get damaged. Most varieties of trees will have specific planting instructions. There is a tree that will thrive in all soil types from wet soil to poor dry land and everything in between.
If something seems trickier than at first seemed, don’t get upset or frustrated, just stop and try to see it from all angles. If you have a gut feeling about something, try to follow it at this time as it stands in good stead. Be kind to yourself and be sensitive to your own needs.
Keywords. Intuition and be kind to yourself.
You may be thinking of starting a new interest. It could be quite a sociable time coming up this month. Trying to be a listening ear, more than giving advice, you will be surprised how much people will appreciate it.
Keywords. Study and sociability
You may get some new ideas for ways of sorting out diffi cult situations. Work with your intuition if possible, try to see other people’s perspectives. Try stepping back from things if they seem a little difficult, sometimes a different view with things make things seem clearer.
Keywords. New ideas, intuition and review.
There could be some changes on the way, so don’t be surprised if you come up with new ideas, or interests. You may need to be a bit flexible with other people and think before you speak, and try to be sensitive to other’s feelings.
Keywords. Changes, flexibility and sensitivity. .
Some changes could be about to come your way. If they’re not really to your liking, try and see them more as challenges, and look for opportunities within them. Remember that you have your own values, and don’t be shaken from these, but don’t be too hard on yourself either keywords Changes and oppor tunities
There could be some things that feel as though they are being held up right now, be aware and look out for opportunities that may help to sort these hold-ups, so that things will begin to flow freely again. It may also be worth stepping back and looking at the achievements you’ve made this year, and what other things you would like to achieve next.
Keywords. Opportunities and goals
You may otherwise miss oppor tunities that could be nearby. It does seem some things will be moving forward even if they have felt on hold for a while.
Keywords. Balance and opportunities
Relationships seem prominent, along with your home environ ment. You may find there are some new interests, or ideas that come to mind for you at this time. Be open to other people’s ideas or suggestions, Try to be aware of being calm, and fair-minded in dealing with others.
Keywords. New ideas and fairness.
If Life seems a little trying see if there are other ways of dealing with things, to make life easier. You are often fair-minded with others, but can be quite hard on yourself. Don’t underestimate yourself; value yourself as well as others.
Keywords Find easier Ways, and make time for you
It would be useful if you pay attention to your intuition, certainly in regards any situations that may be a little difficult. Try not to let anyone sway you from things that you have strong values about, and keep your integrity that there could be some changes on the way. Keywords. Integrity and changes
Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22
You may have noticed your vitality is little sluggish at the moment, if so, may be time to review lifestyle habits. Any cut backs are just a little tweak here and there that should make some difference. Try not to let things build up, or take up too much of your time, Try and listen to your intuition.
Keywords Changes, intuition.
Home and close relationships are prominent for you at this time. It seems as though there are a lot of things that need to be done, and a lot of people wanting your time and attention. Try and seek balance for yourself. Somethings may not feel that they are running as smooth as they should, try and keep calm, and know that things don’t stay the same,
Keywords. Home, relationships and balance.
