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This month..

6. Out and About in Brislington West 8, December Horoscopes 10. Your Garden in Dec 12. Save the Hedgehogs 16. Puzzles 18. Charity xmas Tress collection 28. Recipe of the month 32. E-scooters scheme in Bristol 36.Walking Workouts 38. Working together The team EDITOR Michael Davies WEB DESIGNER Matthew Clarke JOURNALIST Lisa Davies PROOF READER Elisabeth Davies Advertising sales Tel: 0117 3258029 Mobile: 07500 017236 Email: info@directlocalonline.com Distribution: Direct Local South Bristol edition is delivered to 20,000 people each month.

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Mikes letter Welcome to the final edition of 2020!!

What can I say normally we can’t wait for the Christmas celebrations to start for all of the right reason of course, booze, gifts and family gatherings.

But this year I think we all just want the year to end. As it’s a year from hell for some local businesses and families that have lost loved ones due to coronavirus or other life threatening illnesses.

As for which tiers we will all be put in on the 2rd December it’s a gamble really as the R rate seems to be going down slowly in all the local regions we may only end up tier 1 or 2.

Let hope so as I do not think the hospitality sector can take may more blows. Especially if they have to close over the Christmas break.

On a happier note It looks like we will get some family gathering in over the festive season as the Government have given us 5 days to meet up with family.

So here we go then! I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and a very happy new year and I will see you on the other side.

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Out and about in Brislington West with Jos and Andrew Another roundup of local news:

Sand Hill Community Garden We recently started work a new project, Sand Hill Community Garden, which is the long, narrow strip of grass between Sandy Park Road and Sand Hill, near the junction with the Sandringham pub. Overgrown and neglected for many years, we are hoping that in time this will become an attractive area with a variety of insect and bird-friendly plants and flowers. To start with, we’ve planted around 200 daffodils, which will hopefully give us an uplifting, cheerful display next spring. While we were there, a lovely lady bought us coffee and doughnuts so thank you very much for that! After lockdown we’re planning to meet up with local horticulturalists to come up with an appropriate planting scheme for the area.

Let us know if you’d like to get involved with this project.

E-scooters at Brislington Park and Ride In a recent meeting with council officers to talk about a number of local transport issues, we were very keen to discuss ways in which the Brislington Park & Ride could be better utilised, especially as commuters are currently only able to use buses at a fraction of their capacity. We want motorists to have more transport choices to continue their onward journeys. As well as a hub for e-bikes, we would love to see the Park & Ride becoming an e-scooter hub too.

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At the moment, the e-scooter scheme is only available in the city centre. We want it expanded in order to give commuters a real choice.

Free school meals update Like many people, we were incredibly disappointment when MPs at Westminster voted against providing free meals to vulnerable children during the school holidays. However, the response from local businesses was superb, with several stepping up to offer free meals instead.

Crispin’s on Sandy Park Road provided over 50 free meals during half term and the Lodekka on Bath Road gave away 113. We want to say thank you to both businesses for their incredible generosity. Furthermore, the landlord of the Lodekka, Jamie Park, got in touch just before Lockdown as he had a fridge full of perishable food he didn’t want to throw away. We were able to get in contact with a local food bank and arranged for everything to be collected within a couple of hours. #EndChildFoodPoverty Nominate your Brislington heroes During the spring and summer, We tried hard to promote local business owners and other individuals who went above and beyond to help Brislington residents during the pandemic.

Who can forget Sher and her hundreds of goody-bags for our NHS key-workers, or our very own friendly, neighbourhood Spiderman, who jogged all over Brislington and beyond, raising thousands for Bristol Children’s Hospital? Well now’s your chance to vote for your Brislington hero. Every year the Lord Mayor of Bristol awards medals to citizens who have gone the extra mile for their community. This year the focus is going to be a little different because of the pandemic, and the city wishes to officially recognise people who have helped others during this difficult time. Residents are now able to nominate individuals, charities or businesses so if you would like to make a nomination, please use the following link: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ council-and-mayor/lord-mayors-medals

Jos, who recently acquired both an electric car and an electric bicycle, is lucky enough to have a garage, where she can recharge her vehicle overnight. Unfortunately, most people in Brislington do not. The charging network needs to be greatly expanded if more people are going to make the switch. With this in mind, we are hoping to arrange a briefing with council officers to find out what is being planned for our area. An obvious starting point is our local supermarkets and publicly owned car parks and we’ve already contacted Sainsbury’s and Tesco to encourage them to install EV charging infrastructure as soon as possible.

Langton Court Bridge update Central government has announced a new round of funding for Emergency Active Travel Improving biodiversity in Arnos Court Park schemes. Here in Brislington, Langton Court Since setting up the new Friends Group, Road has been selected as a site for we’ve really hit the ground running. So far temporary transport measures to help we’ve organised a litter pick and managed mitigate the effects of the current pandemic. to get an old bench repaired. We are now in Our successful campaign for a pedestrian touch with local residents and council officers crossing by St. Anne’s Infants School has to try to make the park a more diverse place been combined with the new proposals so for wildlife. There are several ideas in the that there is a coherent approach. The new pipeline and one that we are especially keen proposal will involve the temporary closure of on is the planting of a species-rich hedgerow the railway bridge on Langton Court Road to and native trees along the park boundary with motor vehicles, with pedestrians and cyclists the A4 Bath Road. This would provide both a still able to use it. If this closure does go visual and pollution screen between the road ahead, the idea is to use it as a trial to see if and the park. If you would like to get more the closure works and whether it is something involved with these projects, please join the that the community would like to be friends group: https://www.facebook.com/grou permanent. The current plan is to consult ps/718708475350789/?ref=share local residents, businesses and other stakeholders on the temporary closure beElectric vehicle revolution tween 30 November and 18 December.

The government has brought forward plans to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol Based on the results, a decision on whether cars from 2045 to the more ambitious 2030. to go ahead with the temporary closure will be This is in line with Liberal Democrat policy made and if so, put in place in February 2021 so we welcome this news. However, as we and residents would be informed in advance. mentioned back in the summer, there are There would then be a further consultation several barriers to EV ownership. One of the in spring 2021 asking for opinions on what key issues is a lack of sufficient or reliable permanent changes to the road layout should charging infrastructure. More than 45% of the be made. This would include asking whether UK population lacks off-street parking, which or not the temporary closure should be made makes charging at home impossible. permanent.

Furthermore, there is a shortage of public charging infrastructure as well. Here in By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor Brislington we currently have just one facility, (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@ bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 tucked away in a corner of the Bath Road & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat CounPark & Ride. Another issue is cost. cillor Candidate (Brislington West) Email: According to the motoring research group, andyvarney@hotmail.com Mobile: 07544 JATO Dynamics, the average price of an EV 667968 is 81% higher than that of a normal car.

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WHATS DOES DECEMBER HOLD FOR YOU? Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 Something you have been putting aside needs to be dealt with. The sooner you do this the better things will be for you. Remember that in any situation you have a strong enough character that you will be able to deal with most things. If you have hold-ups and obstacles, check that you are not causing these yourself.

Keywords strength and endurance

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Meeting people is quite prominent this month, both in social and other groups and gatherings.

If something needs to be said or sorted now is a good time to do it. It may be a time to reflect and for decisions.

Keywords. Gatherings and decisions Aries Mar 21 - April 19 If you are involved in meetings at this time they may not run as smoothly as you would like 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 and clearing Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Looks like changes are on the way for you. It may be a new venture or career. You may be feeling a bit restless at the moment., May be time to reflect aon nd some of the things you would like to achieve.You may find people keep wanting to give you their problems, but do not let yourself get involved in gossip or conflict.

Keywords changes and reflection.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 You may be feeling that things are being held up for you, or that your vitality levels are low. Spring is just around the corner and soon your energy and yourself will be feeling back to normal. If there is something complicated in your life at the moment, you will soon be able to unravel it and and let it go.

Don’t be too hard on yourself, remember you can achieve more than you think.

Keywords. Letting go..

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 with relatively plain sailing.

Keywords opportunities and relationships

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Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22 This month pay attention to your intuition especially in regarding to situations with other people.You may need to step back from something and try and see it from a different perspective In all situations this month try and keep calm and balanced.

Keywords. Intuition and balance

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 You may be at a point where a knew interest hobby or some kind of study is on your mind.

This could lead to opportunities in many directions.Just remember anything you want to achieve may involve some kind of challenges.

Keywords challenges and opportunities.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Any obstacles that have been in your way look likely to be on their way out. You may have been feeling a bit stuck in your ways of late, this could well be about to change. It may be time to think of having a break, even if it’s just for a day or so.

Keywords change and relaxation Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 It may be that time of year to go through some paperwork and to change some things that you have been putting off. A good time now for clearing and getting rid of things you don’t need both physically and emotionally. Try to be aware of being sensitive to other’s needs.

Keywords: Clearing and sensitivity

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 This month is just the right time to start sorting other things out you have been putting off. You may feel I need to have a revamp in your home, this may also involve a clearing for yourself emotionally. Should be a chance to get rid of all those paperwork issues too.

Keywords clearing and cleansing Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 At this time any hold-ups you have had are going to be easing. It would be good to listen more than talk at this time.Then may be things will be of value to you. Sensitivity and flexibility is something for you to be aware of this month. keywords: Listen and sensitivity Want to find out more about what’s in store for you in December ?

Contact Marie to find out whats in store for you this month on: 07949 800354

I wish you all a merry Christmas and happy new year!

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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Your Garden In December

Most gardeners tend to think that everything the garden is dormant in December. While this does tend to be the case there are still crops, plants and wildlife to protect from any winter frosts. The lawn will need to be kept clear of any remaining leaves and patio containers will need raising to avoid them sitting in the wet. The beginning of the month, however, will probably be dedicated to decorating the Christmas tree.

For many people this is an essential part of their festive traditions and there’s nothing quite like a real Christmas tree to decorate a room and fill the home with that nostalgic seasonal aroma...

Choosing a Christmas tree

Looking good this month.. Mahonia

There are several types of Christmas tree to choose from and if you’ve never had one before it can be Why should you plant them? hard to decide which will be best.

Striking winter foliage, fragrant lily-of-the-valley aroma and beautiful yellow blooms - it’s not difficult Nordmann Fir - this is the top choice for real indoor to see why the Mahonia is such a well-respected Christmas trees and has excellent needle retention. addition to a winter garden.

The lush, glossy, rich green needles are soft and dense making it easy to decorate and the strong How should you plant them? branches will support your lights and decorations to Mahonia are very low maintenance shrubs but a create a stunning display. They quite often have a small amount of attention will ensure that they wide base, making a perfect place to hide presents! perform to the best of their abilities - an annual prune is sufficient to keep them in check. By nature Norway Spruce - the ‘traditional’ Christmas tree. they are adapted to woodland conditions so plant in Strong branches make for easy decorating, although partial to full shade however they will grow well in the needles can tend to be fairly sharp. If you are a variety of soil conditions including clay, chalk and choosing this tree it is best kept outside for as long even sand. as possible before bringing it into a cool room to help with needle retention.

Potted/pot Grown Trees

Most people buy cut Christmas trees, but it is possible to buy ‘potted’ or ‘pot grown’ trees. If you want to keep your tree after Christmas to pot on or plant in the garden always ask for a pot-grown tree. Potted Christmas trees have usually been grown in the ground and then dug up and potted with a few roots.

They generally won’t last much longer than a well cared for cut tree, and usually won’t establish in the garden afterwards. Pot grown trees have been grown in the pot and so many are more likely to be successful for growing on from year to year.

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Help save hedgehogs this winter

Everyone loves helping hedgehogs to prepare for their winter hibernation by putting food out in their garden. Cat food and water are ideal to help fatten hedgehogs up to the minimum 450g they need to be to have the best chance of surviving hibernation. However, this doesn’t guarantee their survival.

If you spot a hedgehog out in very cold weather that you think might be underweight or have health problems, you can contact a local hedgehog rescue centre such as Wild Hogs for advice. However, please be aware that hedgehogs don’t always hibernate for the whole of winter, they can go in and out of hibernation depending on the weather.

One of the most important factors that is currently limiting hedgehog numbers is suitable hibernation habitat. Hedgehogs need different types of nests and locations for nesting throughout the year, they have different nesting needs for daytime, breeding and hibernation. An absence of the right kind of leaves and an appropriate supporting structure is probably why hedgehogs are absent from large coniferous forests, bogs, heaths and moors. Leaf size is an important factor for hedgehogs making hibernation nests, with leaves like oak, beech, hornbeam and lime being ideal. As well as suitable leaf sizes, hedgehogs need a supporting structure for the nest. This is often under thorny or stinging undergrowth, especially brambles, where hedgehogs will be better protected against predators.

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As gardens and parks become ‘tidier’ with fallen leaves and brambles being cleared away; suitable nesting habitat for hedgehogs is becoming rarer. The provision of hedgehog boxes by kind residents can help increase suitable nesting spaces, although natural is always best. If you do have a hedgehog box in your garden ensure you are providing suitable bedding, ideally the right size fallen leaves, and research has shown that homemade boxes are preferred by hedgehogs than shop bought ones.

More natural nesting habitat for hedgehogs would be the best gift you could give to them.

When you’re next in your garden, take a look around and see if you’re able to leave a ‘messy’ corner for hedgehogs and other wildlife. Perhaps a pile of fallen leaves, and some bramble or other bushes. Many gardens don’t have the types of trees hedgehogs prefer, so why not link your garden up to other spaces that might be more suitable? This might be other gardens, or a local park. If hedgehogs can move between gardens to find food and suitable nesting sites then they have the best chance of surviving and thriving in urban areas. Do you have any suitable access holes for hedgehogs? If not could you make some?

They should be at least 13cm square or the size of a CD case. Please record any existing or new hedgehog holes here so we can create a picture of hedgehog highways across the county. This will help us better protect hedgehogs and their habitats.

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GENERATION RENT TO BECOME GENERATION BUY

Most of us at some point had (or have) ambitions of owning are own home. It’s common knowledge that today first time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to get onto the property ladder.

This is arguably caused by several reasons, but most significantly due to the increasing gap between the average salary compared to the average house price. According to ‘ ThisIsMoney.co.uk’ over the space of a decade the average house price went up by £100,000 whereas the average salary only went up by £6,400. Taking into consideration that lenders will calculate your borrowing by around 4.5 x annual salary, this leaves a borrowing short fall of £71,200.

With this in mind, Boris Johnson’s announcement last month has caused a combination of excitement and speculation around what help first time buyers are to expect in the future. Boris stated he wants to turn generation rent into generation buy. He has given us little more than this slogan to go on however, what we do know is that the existing ‘Help to Buy’ (HTB) scheme is due to come to an end.

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There are some significant changes between now and March 2021 to bare in mind if you or someone you know is looking to utilise the scheme before it ends.

From March 2021 the HTB Scheme will only be available to first time buyers, this means those interested in HTB and are not first-time buyers will need to have their ‘Property Information Form’ submitted by the 15th December 2020.

A new scheme will be available from April 2021 Those looking to use the new scheme must complete a new HTB application form to be eligible for the new HTB scheme the purchase price must be under £349,000 (for the South West of England).

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Bristol residents are being urged to share their views on council tax as part of the council’s annual budget setting for the next financial year.

All local authorities must legally consult with residents about proposed changes to the budget which pays for essential services in the city.

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen many more people needing council support, which has impacted the organisations finances.

This includes help with council tax, business rates, business grants, providing food packages to people in need, food vouchers to children, and emergency accommodation and homelessness. Bristol City Council aims to avoid cutting any essential services however council tax may need to increase by a small amount to ensure these can continue to run.

“COVID-19 has touched everyone’s lives and this had led to a huge increase in people needing support from the council. For those that can afford to pay council tax, it is really important you continue to, and for those that can’t, we will help you.

“I urge people to give their views on this consultation so we can balance the impact of any increase in council tax alongside the need to run services which are essential to residents.”

Options to increase council tax from April 2021 range from making no change at all to making a 3% increase to cover the cost of general council services such as supporting the elderly, education, children’s services, waste collection and recycling, street lighting, parks, road maintenance, libraries and homelessness. For most households an increase of 3% would mean between £35 and £41 per Cllr Craig Cheney, Deputy Mayor for Finance, year. There is also a further option of an addiGovernance, Performance and Culture, said: tional 2% which would go towards the cost of “We know this is a difficult time for many adult social care. This extra amount for adult people and are very conscious of the impact social care is referred to by the government that increasing council tax has on Bristol as an Adult Social Care Precept.. residents. In the face of a global pandemic, we, like all councils around the country are You can give us your views on options by facing unprecedented financial pressures completing the questionnaire at bristol.gov.uk/ which leave us with a difficult choice – do we budget2021-2022. The council tax consultacut essential services, or ask people who can tion closes on 28 December. afford it to pay a little bit more?

Information can be provided in an alterna“Before the pandemic we were one of the tive format including paper copy by emailing very few local authorities to offer the Council consultation@bristol.gov.uk or calling 0117 Tax Reduction Scheme meaning people only 922 2848. pay what they can afford, and in some cases that means not paying council tax at all. We If you are on a low income, council tax continue to offer this service for those who reduction could help pay your council tax bill. really need it.

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FAMILY LAWYERS SAY ACT NOW BEFORE DEADLINE

Family law experts are encouraging people to act now on their family legal matters ahead of the Brexit transition period ending on 31 December.

Anyone who might be affected by international family law issues around divorce, child maintenance or child custody is being urged to consider their position and begin proceedings before the deadline.

Hannah says to avoid uncertainty and a potential backlog of cases following the deadline, families should aim to issue proceedings or take steps to enforce orders before the cut off.

She said: “We have been assured that any proceedings or orders issued and made in the UK Courts before 31 December 2020 will be dealt with in the usual way, with EU law still applying, and will continue to be recognised and enforceable in the EU.

This includes people who want to divorce in the UK when one party lives abroad and those where some or all of the marital assets are not “However, after 31 December 2020, divorces made in the UK are no longer guaranteed to based in the UK. be recognised by foreign jurisdictions and it Parents looking to claim maintenance for their will be necessary to make enquiries of the children when their ex lives abroad and those relevant jurisdiction directly and to take the appropriate action. who have children living outside the UK and are being prevented from seeing them will “Therefore, people may be at an advantage also be affected. by applying for the UK Courts to have Hannah Bridgwood, an associate solicitor and jurisdiction over their matter and to guarantee this they may need to issue proceedings now. family law expert at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, said: “Foreign divorces from outside the UK will continue to be recognised in the UK after 31 “Being a member of the EU meant that December 2020.” international issues around divorce and children could be dealt with relatively easily as the UK had signed up to Treaties (EU Law) Clarke Willmott specialises in family law with international issues. The firm’s team of with EU member states to enable any specialist family lawyers work across all of decisions made by the UK Court to be recthe regional offices in Birmingham, Bristol, ognised and enforceable abroad.

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“When the Brexit implementation period officially ends at 11pm on 31 December 2020 If these issues affect your family or to gather this arrangement will come to an end. more information you can contact Hannah directly on 0345 209 1698 or at Hannah.

“The Government has attempted to address Bridgwood@clarkewillmott.com these issues but at the moment their efforts remain untested and only after 31 December 2020 will we know whether the provisions made are effective. At the moment it is unchartered territory leading to added uncertainty.”

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Design Print Distribution Group goes even greener with tree-planting scheme

We’re thrilled at Design Print Distribution Group to be boosting our green credentials by branching out into tree planting and tree care to support a forest charity.

The team here in Bristol already use recycled or sustainably and ethically sourced paper and ink for our leaflets and flyers. Now we are going a step further by supporting Forest of Avon Trust, which promotes, plants and cares for trees and woodlands throughout the Forest of Avon area, in and around Bristol and Avon.

Helping the community in and around Bristol

We have already made our first donation and the first ten trees will be planted and cared for in local woodlands from November 2020, on behalf of our clients. These clients include Bath Stone estate agents, Bristol-based garden rooms designer Cedar Spaces and JPM Beds of Exeter.

“Forest of Avon Trust loves working with businesses who really care about their local area and also want to widen their overall sustainability,” says Alex Stone, the Trust’s Business and Partnerships Office.

We’re funding the planting and care of local trees for every ongoing client we take on, which could add up to 100 newly planted trees a year.

“Together, with a strong community of businesses, customers and charity work, we can greatly increase the positive impact we all make together on our local environment, trees and woodlands.

“We already support the community, by sponsoring some local football and cricket teams, and Bristol Pantomime Productions theatre group,” says our Managing Director Mike Ethridge.

Design Print Distribution Group’s commitment to supporting us and their wider green credentials as a company is very exciting. We look forward to seeing our partnership grow along with the trees!”

“We were looking to do something with more of an environmental focus, because when people think about leafleting, they think about the use of paper.

At Design Print Distribution Group, we specialise in door-to-door leafleting in major towns and cities from Swindon to Bristol, Bath and Cardiff, down to Plymouth and across to Exeter, also offering a graphic design and print service.

We always use paper from a sustainable source, or it is recycled, and our print is also sustainable and ethically sourced. Indeed The To find out about door-to-door delivery in your Green Party is one of our clients. But we want- area, or to chat to us about our community ed to do more, and supporting Forest of Avon support, please get in touch with the team.

Trust is perfect, as it is a local charity and is all about the environment.”

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MUST HAVE TOYS THIS CHRISTMAS There is always lots of interest in this classic craze. It’s the 40th anniversary of Rubik’s Cube this year!

The Super Mario set features have on the top toys lists of Amazon and Argos, plus it is one of the Dream Toys 2020. However, the classic LEGO was the overall winner too.

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www.Smithstoys.com £19.99 Inclusive dolls for the first time this year are very popular. Blonde Barbie doll comes with a wheelchair and ramp; there are lots more Barbie dolls to collect www.theentertainer.com £20

The Child Animatronic Edition. Basically baby Yoda frm the hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian with sounds and motorised sequences. With 25 sound and motion combinations for ages 5+ will be a dark horse we think this Christmas.

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Put 250g white flour, ½ tsp bicarbonate of Spoon into a piping bag with a 0.3mm nozzle and decorate the houses and soda, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground trees cinnamon and the zest of ½ orange in a large bowl and pour over the butter mixture.

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£98m boost to economy in Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire Leading housebuilder Barratt Developments - which owns both Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes - has delivered a £98 million boost to the local economy in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and the surrounding area over the past year.

During that period, the group built 590 new homes, including 157 affordable, and supported 1,530 jobs in the area. The company's construction work has also supported 520 supplier and sub-contractor businesses and provided 18 places for graduates, trainees and apprentices.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes spent £22m on physical works which benefit local communities including highway and environmental improvements, affordable homes and community facilities and created 8.5 hectares of green space including public open space and private gardens.

The five star housebuilder has contributed an additional £2.7m to help build new local facilities and infrastructure in and around its new developments through the Section 106 contributions and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

As part of Barratt Developments' commitment to protecting the environment, 93% of construction waste has been diverted from landfill.

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The housebuilder's work has generated £34m in tax to support local and national public services, whilst local shops and services saw a £9.9m boost in spending from residents of new homes, in turn supporting 100 retail and service-related jobs.

The achievements are documented in Barratt Development's latest Social Economic Footprint report which measures the housebuilder's social and economic contribution over the past year. The report includes measures relating to the company's support for the housebuilding supply chain, local communities, environment, public services and employment.

Ian Menham, West regional director for Barratt Developments said: "House building has the potential to positively impact many aspects of our society and economy and at Barratt and David Wilson Homes, we are committed to playing our part, particularly when the local area is facing such challenges due to the Covid pandemic.

"We are pleased to be able to continue our work during the current lockdown, helping to provide homes to meet known demand, keep the economy moving and create and support jobs. We are also generating economic value for the local area and wider country, building stronger communities and helping to safeguard the environment."

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E-SCOOTERS SCHEME BEGINS IN BRISTOL Bristol’s E-cooter scheme has started, offering Also the speed will be limited to 5mph in residents and visitors an alternative way to certain areas, or 0mph outside the trial zone, travel around. making them difficult to ride manually, but they can be wheeled along. The chief executive The 12-month trial is a joint initiative between of Voi Technology, said: “We are excited to the West of England Combined Authority be bringing Voi’s coral scooters to Bath and (Weca) and Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, two modern cities at the forefront of Bristol and South Gloucestershire councils. culture, science and technology.

Swedish company Voi secured the deal , which will see 100 scooters made available to “As this pandemic continues, people are continuing to looking for alternative ways to hire in Bristol and 50 in Bath. About 60 jobs go about their journeys and e-scooters are a will be created in the region during the trial. safe, low-carbon alternative to public transport and car journeys. We can’t wait to see how This is to take pressure off public transport, residents and visitors to these great cities according to the metro mayor Tim Bowles, also this will help people to travel in a “socially enjoy using Voi e-scooters.” distanced manner”, he said in a statement: West of England Combined Authority and Voi “The e-scooter trial is a chance for us to try a said they would work closely with groups representing vulnerable road users – including new, low-carbon way to get our Bristol the RNIB, Age UK and Disabilities Move UK moving again, particularly up and down the to make sure vulnerable groups are "carefully big hills we have both Bristol and Bath," considered" during the trial.

The e-scooters will be available to unlock for just £1 and cost 20p per minute.The scheme Whats the rules for e-scooters in Bristol Currently privately owned e-scooters remain also has a variety of subscriptions available, illegal to use on roads, pavements, parks and discount passes for students, key workers, any other areas. The only place that privately and those on low-incomes will also be owned e-scooters can legally be used is on available. To ride a e-scooter, you must have private land with the permission of the a provisional driving licence and be at least 18 landowner. For now only e-scooters that are years of age. The e-scooters will be capped at hired or leased through the West of England’s 10mph until people get used to them. the will trial can be used legally on roads, cycle lanes or cycle tracks. be restricted to 15.5 mph.

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Clean the air in polluted somerset villages

“They were suggesting the efficiency is probably 2.5 metres to the side. That’s one type of technology, we need to look further afield.”

The firm quoted a reasonable sum of £14,000 and then £1,000 a year in maintenance.

A local Councillor said: “I worry we haven’t got any independent evidence about the technology. I’m worried we might end up with an expensive white elephant that doesn’t deliver.

“Could we think about road charging for the most polluting vehicles? How could we divert the problem rather than mitigate it?”

The latest technology may be brought in to suck the air pollution out of two heavily congested areas in north east Somerset.

The busy A37 runs through both villages and this project could help massively reduce pollution. The average nitrogen dioxide levels in the last three years have been as high as 75 micrograms per cubic metre in Temple Cloud – the legal limit is 40 micrograms.

The air quality in the villages of Farrington A £14,000 piece of kit is usually meant for Gurney has also exceeded the limit, with indoors but could be trialled on the streets summer averages hitting 50 micrograms. where nitrogen dioxide levels are at its peak in Temple Cloud and Farrington Gurney.

A local councilor said: “ She was quite horrified to see the pollution levels. Although However the device is currently untested the technology sounds like a quick fix it outside and will only clean the air within a small to medium radius, prompting fears it will doesn’t address the overall issue of nitrogen be a costly pointless exercise. dioxide going into the air.

Bath and North East Somerset Council is using other quick methods to improve air quality in the local villages – it is creating a new footpath in Temple Cloud to take pedestrians away from the road, cutting back the tree canopy so as pollution can escape and also lowering the speed limit to reduce stopping and starting of vehicles.

The Environmental protection manager Aled Williams said to the scrutiny panel members on the 16th November: “We’re looking at the use of technology to clean the air. It would remove nitrogen dioxide in the vicinity of the cabinet.

Approximately eighteen thousand vehicles use the though road every day. this small road is the main artery between the south and the M5. The local councilor is calling for a new dual carriageway that can accommodate large vehicle such as HGV’s and a restriction on the width of the existing road, She added : “We had to push for proper infrastructure”.

The government department Defra had agreed that a width restriction would make a difference but the idea had been ruled out by the West of England mayor Tim Bowles.

“It’s innovative technology because they’re not Other local authorities had voiced concerns widely used outside. You tend to find it inside that the traffic would be displaced onto other hospitals, flats. roads within the local areas.

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Walking workout is good for your body The UK is largely populated with sedentary workers, we take less and less exercise. Yet one of the most simple forms is also the most effective - walking. There is evidence to suggest that regular brisk walks could be as good for us, if not better, than strenuous jogging.

What does walking do to your body?

Regular walking, like most aerobic activities, is great for you because cardio-vascular exercise strengthens the heart and lungs, overall increasing fitness. Together with healthy diet and other exercise plans, it can also help with weight loss and tone up muscles A sports science lecturer at the University of Exeter is a firm believer in the benefits of walking, and said: ‘It can improve muscle endurance as well as muscle strength, especially in the lower body.

‘It is also good for bones and improves the body’s cardiovascular system. It also helps boost circulation.

Power-walking - keeping a brisk pace at moderate to high intensity - can burn the same amount of calories as running or jogging. So it is very useful for helping with weight loss ‘Because it is low impact, it does not have the same potential for injury as jogging or running. Yet it can offer all the benefits.’

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Walking helps to drain the lower legs of excess fluid and can help prevent varicose veins through the pumping action of the calf muscles. The increased supply of oxygen exercise promotes also gets rid of the waste products in the tissues.

Because more people are able to walk at a consistent speed than run, it is a more beneficial form of tissue-cleansing, particularly for people over-50, As jogging can actually cause more problems.'

Did you know walking is also better for the spine than running, as it puts less stress on the discs. As we are designed for constant movement, not sitting in cars or in front of computers, which causes negative pressures on our spinal cord.

Regular walking is excellent for spinal discs, which receive minerals and vitamins through the pumping action it causes. The best thing is that you can see results from walking very quickly - although it depends on each person's individual level of fitness, age and how often and fast they are walking.

What does it do to your feet?

The main players in regular walking are, of course, your feet. And we don’t use them in the best way.

Our feet were made for walking about. And that’s exactly what they should do as It’s the best way of exercising the 50-odd muscles we have in our feet.

How to do it best

How often should you do it?

A fitness trainer for the GMTV Inch Loss Beach regime, points out that although we learn to walk as infants, very few of us have continued to walk correctly.

Government health recommendations suggest we need to exercise for 30 minutes daily, for a minimum of five days a week. But you can split the walk into a couple of 15minute journeys each day or make up for lost time with an extra-long walk at the weekend.

For instance, a slight 'bounce' while walking not only slows you down, but also places a strain on joints.

When taking a step, let the heel land first. If you think about how your body weight is distributed, it makes sense to land the foot in a heel-to-toe motion as you take the movement from heel towards the ball of the foot, try to make a slight rolling motion inwards. This will help to give you more power when you push off with your foot. The result will be a faster stride. Walking can burn just as many calories as jogging if you walk with a special technique.

It’s called the race walking wiggle. If you walk with a slight swivel in your hips with each stride, it makes you move faster. Yes, it can make you look a little strange but, mile for mile, it uses the same calories as you would if you were jogging.'

Walking beats other forms of exercise as there are excellent strategies for boosting the amount you do.

For example, getting off at an earlier bus-stop than your usual one will add on a two to three minute walk. That may not sound much, but if you do that twice a day, every day, it all adds up.

Another great tip is walking up a flight of stairs instead of taking the lift. Even a brisk walk around the block for ten minutes in your lunch break contributes to your daily walking too.

How to keep it up?

Also there is psychological benefits to walking. When you walk, just like any other form of exercise, your body has a chemical release of serotonin, the natural feel good chemical.

Also maintaining your posture also makes a huge contribution in obtaining the maximum Also the release of endorphins, which are benefits from walking. walk tall and also holding the ribcage up and tummy muscles in. happy hormones, which is why people feel on a natural high at the end of an exercise session. Remembering how you feel should This means you get an additional midriff be an incentive for you to keep it up. However work-out while walking. Also it’s advised to linking up with a 'walking buddy' can also help squeeze your bottom in as you walk since with motivation. If you have a commitment to this tightens the gluteus maximus muscles. meet a friend for that walk, you are less likely Imagine you are holding a £50 note between to cancel. Where as if you are planning to walk on your own, it is often easier to make the cheeks, so that you achieve a firmer bottom and also get a more effective walking excuses and put it off. session.'

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WORKING TOGETHER TO TACKLE INACTIVITY AND FOOD INSECURITY Let us think back to the first lockdown... when the wonderful people at Nascence Partner, Hargreaves Lansdown (HL), jumped on their bikes during our virtual Break The Cycle fundraiser.

They wanted to raise funds for the work that Bristol Sport Foundation (BSF) had started with Feeding Bristol and Square Food Foundation to tackle inactivity and food insecurity.

Fast forward four months and together they have delivered a number of cooking videos on the BSF app, which can be downloaded HERE, and delivered the first ever Active.

Healthy. Happy. holiday camp.

Rob Webber, Head of Operations for BSF, spoke about how this journey began; "after speaking with the guys at HL following their fundraising efforts we wanted to work together to create an initiative that helped people that had been hit hard by the effects of COVID-19. After talking through all of the projects that we were working on, there was no hesitation that this was the best fit."

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"COVID-19 has impacted the communities of Bristol in a dramatic way, holiday hunger is at a high, with an estimated 3 million children at risk of going hungry during the school holidays in the UK and children are finding it harder than ever to access physical activity opportunities."

"These camps ensure that each child that attends will receive three main meals for the day, starting with a healthy breakfast, lunch cooked by themselves and will be equipped with the skills and ingredients they need in order to cook a healthy dinner for their families, alongside plenty of opportunities to be active and have fun in a safe environment."

The pilot, which took place at Oasis Academy Connaught in Knowle West, saw lots of children having a great time playing sport and being active before heading in to the kitchen to learn how to cook healthy seasonal produce and they even got to take home a recipe kit with everything they need to put their new skills to the test and cook for their families. It was such a success that BSF are delighted to announce that the initiative is to be extended and rolled out during every school holiday period starting with a Christmas themed camp during the Christmas holidays.

The format for this programme will see a mix of physical activity, cooking lessons and the day will wrap up with an all new mental wellness session which will be delivered in the form of short yoga classes and will be split into four sessions to allow for smaller groups to encourage a calmer atmosphere. This will directly contribute to BSF's mission of creating Active. Healthy. Happy. communities with the next holiday camp scheduled in Knowle West on Monday, December 21st - which will of course have a festive theme!

Jo Ingleby, director of The Children's Kitchen, said that "The Children’s Kitchen are really pleased to be part of this exciting new programme for children. It was lots of fun making Mexican food in October and we can't wait to create some festive dishes this time with Square Food Foundation."

None of this is possible without having great partners, and Heather Cooper, Chief People Officer at Hargreaves Lansdown, told us why they got involved "It’s vitally important, now more than ever, to offer children the opportunity to be active, healthy and happy and Hargreaves Lansdown are proud to sponsor the partnership between Bristol Sport Foundation, Feeding Bristol and Square Food Foundation."

"The children will be creating their own tasty lunches and taking home a recipe booklet and meal kit to cook at home. Health is so much more than just eating well or exercising; the Active, Healthy, Happy days help children to understand the balance and go home feeling positive!”

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