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First things first I hope everyone is staying safe and are well!

There will be light at the end of the tunnel, a wise man said to me a fews days ago “ Be thankful for what we have and take each day as it comes never lose hope and stay positive” With the media ramping up our anxiety every day maybe we should avoid the news and focus on the positives like more family time at home, getting those DIY jobs done, gardening play some board games or even have a few quiet drinks at home.

The world was so fast paced we had very little time for anything. .

The other day I went shopping in the morning and on the drive home I found myself driving at a leisurely pace with some music playing singing out loud to myself, not because I have no cares in the world thats so far away from the true being self-employed.

But because I’ll have no control over what happens next. So just enjoy this extended break where you can. Finally a message to our front line key workers especially the NHS bloody well done and a massive thank you to you all. #staypositive Till next month stay at home ,protect the NHS and save lives

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Volunteer inspired to support charity following mum’s terminal diagnosis It was shortly after Jane Marshall’s mum was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in 2014 that she decided to start supporting Marie Curie. At over eight months pregnant Jane headed out to take part in her first collection for the Great Daffodil Appeal – Marie Curie’s biggest fundraising campaign, held every March.

Six years on, Jane from Stoke Gifford is Chair of the Marie Curie Five Stokes Fundraising Group, and volunteering has become a family affair with her husband and daughters Poppy (13), Daisy (11) and Olivia (4) often helping with charity collections and events. Jane is sharing her story in the hope it will inspire more people in Bristol and beyond to join her and her family in supporting the charity this March.

“Looking back, if we had managed to get mum home, we would have really needed the support of people like the Marie Curie Nurses. The care and support they provide can only continue with public support, so I really would encourage anyone considering volunteering to get in touch.”

Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal is now officially underway, however, the fundraising team in Bristol and the surrounding areas are urgently calling for extra volunteers to lend a couple of hours to help them with supermarket collections due to take place throughout March.

Jane said: “Mum was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in January 2014. She first had breast cancer in 1997 and again in 2006, both times it was treated, and she was given the all clear, but in 2014 it had spread to the lungs by the time it was discovered.

“It may have been a moment of madness to start volunteering at just over eight months pregnant, but I suddenly felt compelled to support a charity that helps people with terminal illnesses – who we may well need ourselves one day.

“I’ve always admired the work Marie Curie do, so I got in touch with the local team and signed up for a two-hour street collection, giving out daffodil badges in return for donations – and I’ve been supporting them ever since. I started because of mum, and I continue in her memory.

“Mum moved in with us when her cancer started to progress in 2017. Later that year she was admitted to hospital to have calcium levels treated with a view to come home afterwards.

“Sadly, after discussions with the Palliative care team at the hospital we realised mum didn’t have long and with my young children at home it might not have been the best option. The morning of 28 October 2017, I held her hand as she died.

“When you collect for Marie Curie in public, at a supermarket or street collection, people often share stories with you about how Marie Curie cared for one of their loved ones. I have heard of the professionalism and expertise of the teams, 3am cups of tea and how the comfort the nurses bring not only to the patient but to their family means everything at such a difficult time.

Helen Isbell, Marie Curie Community Fundraiser for Bristol, said: “This year we are struggling to find enough volunteers to help with our supermarket collections for the Great Daffodil Appeal. We have collections throughout the whole month, so it’s not too late to get involved.

“Collecting can be a lot of fun, you can do it on your own or with a friend and it’s a great way to give back to your local community, helping fund Maire Curie Nurses across Bristol.

“We only ask our volunteers to do two-hour shifts, and you can sign up for just the one or as many as you’d like. Volunteers give out our iconic daffodil pins in return for donations. I would urge anyone who can spare a couple of hours to please get in touch.”

Money raised from the Great Daffodil Appeal will help Marie Curie Nurses in Bristol and throughout the UK provide much-needed expert care to people with terminal illnesses, as well as support for their loved ones.

How to sign up?

To volunteer for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal and give out the charity’s daffodils pins in return for donations, please visit mariecurie.org.uk/collect or contact Helen on Helen.Isbell@mariecurie.org.uk or 0117 9247 275.

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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.

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Times mightopportunity be weird at present, but just off because perfect to shake those cinemas are closed doesn’t mean there aren’t new Halloween scares andThe setCOVID-19 your eyes movies to watch via streaming. crisis has prompted certain studios to make their on something snowier, whether movies available a little early on home video, that’s so it’s theseof we’ll be highlighting until yourIce insome the ofform a returning Disney local Cineworld re-opens.

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Produced by the same team behind Insidious and The Purge, the movie asks how will 12 strangers fare when they suddenly wake up on an estate, only to be hunted by a group of wealthy elites?

First up is director Leigh Whannel’s brilliantof comedies featuring the music re-imagining of The Invisible Man. A far cry from George Allofthis and more the UniversalMichael. horror stylings yesteryear, this 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 clutches of her transparent ex-boyfriend. Rent the dive in… 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. itsThe cinematic runweek entirely to Elsa, stream rightand to homes following sees Anna Olaf But if con artist antics are more your thing, Helen allreturn over the UK.highly Whatanticipated kind of musical antics willhas in the Frozen 2, but Mirren and Ian McKellen do well to swindle their way friends Branch to this time? the icePoppy queenand learned to get ‘let itupgo’? through life in the latter movie.

As always Cineworld Bristol and Direct Local Magazine are giving readers a chance to win a prize, this time to celebrate the release of Trolls Jane Austen’s classic nineteenth-century novel World Tour. Simply complete the colouring sheet about misread romance was adapted again this page 31. Bring some Silver Screen magic to your year with Split’s Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead role. home this April and remember to take care of Set within the fictional English country village of yourselves.

Highbury, Emma is the story of the eponymous matchmaker who soon becomes swept up in love herself.

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.

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.

As always Cineworld and Direct Local Magazine are giving readers a chance to win a prize. Simply complete the next page crossword.

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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.

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.

Care for your lawn The lawn will need regular mowing from now until autumn. Get some maintenance carried out to your lawn mower to ensure it stays in good running order – at the very least your mower blades should be newly sharpened ready for regular use. Keep the edges of the lawn tidy after mowing with a sharp pair of shears or a lawn edger. Don’t forget to give the lawn a spring feed after mowing if you haven’t got around to doing it yet. If a more drastic approach is needed to spruce up your lawn, sowing seeds for new lawns or over seeding dead patches can be carried out from mid-April onwards.

Plant of the month: Rhododendron Why should you plant them?

Ancient Greek meaning “Rose tree’ the rhododendron family includes azaleas. These stunning shrubs flower in all sorts of vibrant colours and can help brighten those difficult dark spots in your garden. Rhododendrons are grown for their spectacular flowers usually borne in spring, although some – the deciduous rhododendron or azaleas have good autumn colour.

How should you plant them?

In the wild rhododendrons are woodland plants, so they prefer dappled sunshine and can manage well in shade. They like plenty of water however and will not do well in boggy or badly draining soil, so drainage is key. Plant in autumn or spring and use ericaceous compost.

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These little checks in advance, you might be able to save £££'s.

Horn This one is nice and simple, but believe it or not, your car will fail its MOT if the horn is faulty, so make sure yours works…beep beep!

Oil Make sure your oil is topped up to the correct level or the test centre can refuse to carry out the MOT on your vehicle. This is because they will be unable to test your emissions.

How to: Grab a rag and pop your bonnet.

Locate the dipstick (usually with a yellow or orange plastic handle) and pull out.

Give it a wipe and put back in.

Remove one more time and check the reading.

There should be a min and max mark at the end of the dipstick.

If it’s below the minimum then top up with manufacturer approved oil.

Oil and filter changes are recommended every 10,000 miles or 12 months (check your vehicle handbook to be sure) – basically whichever comes first. These can be done quite easily at home and require minimal equipment but be warned…it can be messy.

Exterior Lights According to the RAC, 18.9% of cars fail their MOT for something as minor as a blown bulb. It’s a super easy check to do by switching on all your lights and walking around your car to see if they’re all working. If any don’t work, you can replace these yourself for a fraction of what a garage will charge.

When it comes to the brake lights, you may need to enlist some help from a friend or family member.

Alternatively, a reflective surface such as a window would be just as effective.

Number plates Not only do your number plates need to be visible and in good condition but they also need to be up to DVLA standard. That means no patterned backgrounds or italic fonts and even the letter spacing must be correct.

If your number plate doesn’t conform to these rules then it’s an instant MOT fail as well as a possible £1,000 fine if caught by police.

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Warning lights Check that all the dashboard lights come on when you start the car then disappear after a few seconds. If any of the lights stay lit then arrange to have your motor to be checked over.

If you feel confident, you can try resolving them yourself eg. If the oil light is on, is your oil fully topped up?

Tyres On average, 10% of motorists get an MOT failure due to their tyres not being up to scratch. Spend a bit of time checking each tyre carefully for lumps, bulges or cuts and double check that the tread is road legal.

A simple way check the tread depth is to do the 20p test. If you put a 20p into your tread and the inner edge can’t be seen then your tyres are legal.

If you can see the edge then you will need to think about getting new tyres.

Clean car Your car won’t fail because it’s a little messy but if it’s filthy inside or out (or both) then the garage can refuse to test it on health and safety grounds.

Research found that over 1,000 drivers were refused an MOT because their vehicles were that dirty or inaccessible.

So when you take your car in, make sure that both number plates are visible, the lights are clean and that the interior is clutter free.

Windscreen Apart from the obvious cracks and chips, another common failure is having an obscured driving view with things like hanging air fresheners, stickers and phone cradles being the biggest culprits. Make sure these objects are removed before your MOT to prevent an unnecessary fail.

Also, its good practice to ensure your wiper blades are in good condition and your screen wash is fully topped up.

Mirrors To pass your MOT, you need to have a minimum of one offside mirror and one interior mirror but its good practice to have all three in working order this means no cracks that impair your view.

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Help your children learn and develop through play at home.

Using items, you may have in the cupboard during COVID -19.

SENSORY PLAY • •

Shaving foam Gloop (cornflour and water)

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Smelly Dough (Cornflower and Cheap conditioner)

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Water play (add; bubbles, washing babies, cars, boats or animals)

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Playdough (See recipe)

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Painting (add; animals, cars, hands, feet or papers on the floor) * Painting in the bath is easy to clean

PLAY DOUGH

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Mud Play (add; cake tins, spoons, dinosaurs etc)

ROLE PLAY/ IMAGINATIVE

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2 cups plain flour 2tablespoons vegetable oil / coconut or baby oil ½ cup salt 2 tablespoons cream of tartar 1 to 1.5 cups of boiling water (adding slowly unit it feels just right) Food colouring (optional0

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Teddy bear’s picnic

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Dress up

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Build a train track

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Paint stones as people or emotion faces

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Animals and vehicles

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Dolls house

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Babies

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Set up a ‘shop’ or ‘doctors’ or ‘school’ at home

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Junk modelling with empty boxes

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Drawing

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Cooking

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Salt dough shapes (cook in the microwave or oven then paint)

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Duplo/Lego

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Movie day

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Reading

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Singing

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Dancing

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Bug hunt in the garden

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An obstacle course

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Loose parts play

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1 cupful of plain flour (250g)

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Half a cupful of table of salt (125g)

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Half a cupful of water (125g)

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Microwave for 1 minute, check, then repeat until hard.

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Water Decorations Choose to add;(vegetable, baby oil, liquid soap or shampoo0 Glue the lid

LOOSE PARTS •

Toilet tubes

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Shells

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Stones (not too small)

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Pinecones

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Sticks/leaves

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Buttons (not too small)

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Picture frames (remove glass)

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“We will be pleased to talk to families and work out a solution that works for them. One option is that we can carry out unattended or family only burials The owners of a woodland cemetery have pledged now and can arrange a memorial service later in to ensure that dignified burials and memorial serthe year. Unattended burials, also known as “Bowie vices are available for families in the greater Bristol Funerals” have become more popular after David area whatever restrictions on movement and gath- Bowie chose that option. erings are brought in by the government because of coronavirus.

“We have plenty of space and room for many people to gather and as long as that is permitted Bristol Memorial Woodlands, four miles along the we will continue to hold services. We have changed A38 from Filton, Bristol, have lowered their prices our model to have more frequent funerals and our and are providing solutions for those who are no prices are now below the national average of a longer allowed to gather friends and family together cremation.” as they would wish when a loved one dies.

Bristol Memorial Woodlands has its own chapel, The 100-acre burial ground is being transformed Georgian reception rooms and dedicated burial into a beautiful woodland with trees and wild flowers grounds for the Muslim and Jewish communities, planted around where loved ones are laid to rest. whose religions favour burials.

The area is managed by a charitable trust and will be open forever for future generations to visit.

At the moment funerals are still permitted for families only. Bristol Memorial Woodlands have Founder of the Memorial Woodlands Chris Baker introduced small scale graveside internments with said: “Unlike cremation, woodland burials are good people keeping two metres apart. Burials of this for the environment. The Memorial Woodlands are sort have been introduced for £2,495 for a simple a place where people can always visit to remember graveside service with a small number of mourners their loved one. and £1,495 for an unattended burial “The current situation is difficult and we know that sadly the virus will lead to deaths in the Bristol area in addition to the usual numbers. There will be pressure on the funeral service and people will feel unable to travel to a funeral or gather all their loved ones around them in the next few weeks.

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If your home is feeling a bit tired, you can still make your home look amazing without breaking the bank. We’ve found some tips for you to try out.

Hang up some art

From framed family photos to DIY prints by the kids, an artwork wall can really make your house feel more like a home. The key is knowing how to hang up your picture and making them fit into the space you’ve chosen so keep playing around until it looks just right.

Update old fixtures

You’d be surprised how cheap it is to swap in some old fixtures for some new shiny ones without having to go crazy on the £££s. Door knobs, drawer handles and light switches can become to look quite tired due to daily wear and tear, so you’ll be surprised how much this little change and impact the room.

Swap your throw pillows

Change out your old throw pillows for some colourful and fuller ones to make your living space feel like it’s straight out of an interior design magazine. If you don’t want to replace all your pillows, just buy new crisp and funky covers instead.

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Let in the light

A well-lit room is very important if you want the space to feel inviting. Take care not to block natural light sources, but if that isn’t possible, having good light sources can be a great substitute. Try adding a table lamp and up-lighters around the room to see the difference immediately.

Throw in a mirror or two

Make your space look even bigger by hanging up some strategically placed mirrors. Using a large or floor length mirror will reflect the room back at you making it feel twice the size – definitely cheaper than adding an extension!

Clean and clutter-free

With many people leading increasingly busier lives, sometimes the cleaning chores fall by the wayside.

However, if you put off the dusting one too many times or leave the pile of magazines to grow on the coffee table, your home can start to feel dingy and unloved.

Update your colour schemes

Add some natural colour to your walls, choose greys, creams, light shades of green or blue etc.

Wood flooring can also match most natural colour schemes so go wild and experiment with different types of flooring even carpets and rugs.

So clear the clutter, give it a good clean and enjoy that ‘new home’ feel again.

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