SOUTH BRISTOL MAGAZINE
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This Month..
The team Editor Michael Davies Journalist Lisa Davies Distribution coordinator Matthew Clarke
4. Five famous things about Bristol 6. Billy Chip 8. Bristol Beacon listings for April 10. Spring into a slimmer you 14. Tips and tricks how to 20. Due Diligence part 2 22. Bristol Bears 24. Focus on 30. Mistakes to avoid 35. Movie preview 36. Your garden
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Things Bristol is Famous For
1. Clifton Suspension Bridge Clifton suspension bridge is probably Bristol’s most famous landmark. The Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The bridge, which is about 1,532 metres long, connects Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset. It can offer some amazing views when you walk, drive, or cycle across it – including when the hot air balloon festival is taking place. It was also the location of the first modern bungee jump in 1979, although the act itself wasn’t actually legal. Bristol has a lot to offer visitors, with many interesting facts to discover about the city, its history, and how you can enjoy Bristol today. 2. Maritime History Bristol is a port city, and the location of Bristol harbour made it the ideal place for maritime trade. Tobacco, wine, and cotton were some of the commodities that passed through the city. Of course, there is also a darker side to this history. From the 1600s to the 1800s, Bristol was also heavily involved in the slave trade. Many buildings and landmarks in the city have been named after Edward Colston, a prominent politician, philanthropist – and slave trader. However, they are slowly being changed, such as in the case of Colston Hall, a concert hall that has been renamed Bristol Beacon. Another interesting maritime fact is Bristol’s connection with piracy – that’s why pirates often sound like they have West Country accents! Blackbeard is thought to have been born in Redcliffe, near Bristol Harbourside. 4
4. Interesting Inventions Most cities are the birthplace of some interesting inventions or inventors – although some are more interesting than others. Bristol has given rise to some fascinating things, from confectionary to scientific breakthroughs. Bristol is the originator of the drink Ribena, as well as home to Fry’s Chocolate, which was the first company in the world to make chocolate bars and modern chocolate Easter eggs.
3. Arts and Culture Bristol is a fantastic hub for arts and culture. It has some prominent venues for all kinds of arts, including Bristol Beacon, where you can attend music concerts of all types, and The Comedy Club. Bristol Hippodrome is home to musicals, theatre, pantomime, stand up comedy, and more. You’ll never be bored if you’re looking for fun and interesting live shows to watch in Bristol. Bristol is also the birthplace of some famous people in arts and culture. Hollywood star Cary Grant was born in Bristol, and his first job in theatre was working at the Hippodrome. Graffiti artist Banksy is also from Bristol, and his works can be found at various spots around the city. Even Darth Vader is from Bristol – Bristolian David Prowse provided the physical side of Darth Vader though not his voice.
On a slightly more sophisticated note, the world’s first IVF baby was conceived in Bristol (although she was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester). Tarmacked roads got their start in Bristol too, where Scottish engineer John Loudon McAdam began remaking roads after joining the Bristol Turnpike Trust as a surveyor in 1816. And almost 90 years later, Bristolian P.J. Kerswell would invent the detachable motorcycle sidecar. 5. Balloon Festival Every year, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta takes place in the city. Teams from the UK and around the world take part in mass ascents, with up to 100 balloons taking to the sky at the same time. The event has been taking place for more than 40 years and often draws crowds of more than 100,000 to watch the balloons take flight over the four days of the festival. You can see standard hot air balloons, but also a variety of balloons with special shapes, many of which are made by the Bristol balloon makers Cameron Balloons. 5
BILLYCHIP® LAUNCHES LOCAL PARTNERSHIP WITH GREGGS
BILLYCHIP® LAUNCHES LOCAL PARTNERSHIP WITH GREGGS BillyChip®, the social enterprise scheme supporting rough sleepers, has embarked on a local partnership with Greggs, the UK's leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer. Seven Greggs outlets across Bristol city centre will be selling the BillyChip on a trial basis over 8 weeks to help support local rough sleepers and homeless people.
The BillyChip platform allows people to purchase a token from Greggs Bristol outlets which can then be given to rough sleepers and homeless people as an alternative to cash. They can then redeem the BillyChip for food and drink at nearly 40 outlets across the city. The BillyChip scheme is a simple concept, offering a bridge between those wanting to give and those needing a little kindness and compassion. Jon Hope, Co-Founder at BillyChip shared: "It's wonderful to be working with Greggs to support our local homeless population with the BillyChip. By removing cash from the equation, BillyChip overcomes stigmas associated with giving to those on the streets and also adds an element of choice, enabling those receiving a Chip to decide what drink or food item to buy. 6
Like everyone else in the community, rough sleepers have dietary requirements too and so choice is hugely valuable. Greggs is such a well-recognised brand, and we're hoping that this trial provides scope to roll out the BillyChip into other Greggs shops across the UK." Greggs already runs a number of initiatives and schemes aimed at supporting diversity and inclusivity, recognising issues including homelessness. The 8 week trial runs across seven Greggs shops in Bristol from 3rd March 2022.
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Bristol Beacon listings: April 2022
Rock and Pop: Portico Quartet, Trinity Centre, Saturday 9th April, 8:00pm, £21.80 incl. booking fee
This month, Bristol Beacon brings us an extraordinary abundance of entertainment across Bristol and Bath. From melodic afropop, through cathartic pop and rock and lively jazz and contemporary folk, to dramatic orchestral performances and everything in-between.
The Mercury Prize-nominated group’s latest release ‘Terrain’ is a three-part suite inspired by American minimalism and pioneering Japanese composer Midori Takada.
Unmissable events in the next few months include: Jazz, Rock and Pop: KOKOROKO, Marble Factory, Sunday 3rd April, 8:00pm, £19.62 incl. booking fee KOKOROKO are a leading force of the London jazz community. Featuring a seismic horn section, guitar, keys, drums and percussion, plus the enchanting vocals of frontwomen Sheila, Cassie and Richie, the band have received critical acclaim from BBC 6 Music, Clash & NPR as well as clocking up over 40m views on YouTube. 8
With an intricately considered sound that encompasses elements of jazz, ambient music, electronica and minimalism, Portico Quartet “stake claims to territory occupied by Radiohead, Cinematic Orchestra and Efterklang” (Guardian).
Rock and Pop: Cleveland Watkiss and The Great Jamaican Songbook, Bristol Beacon Foyer, Saturday 9th April, 8:00pm, £17.44 incl. booking fee Co-founder of the ground-breaking Jazz Warriors, across his career Watkiss has performed at the legendary Metalheadz nights at Blue Note, starred in Julian Joseph’s jazz operas and collaborated with the likes of Carroll Thompson and Sugar Minott to mention but a few of his accolades. Watkiss’ latest project ‘The Great Jamaican Songbook’ sees him delve deep into the golden era of roots music, tracing Jamaican musical legacy from 40s and 50s mento through ska, reggae, dub and lovers rock.
Folk: Calan, Folk House, Saturday 16th April, 8:00pm, £17.44 incl. booking fee Voted the Best Band at the Wales Folk Awards. Bringing infectious rhythms and high voltage routines, Wales’ greatest folk supergroup Calan return to Bristol with fiddles, accordions, guitars and performances full of raw excitement. Rock and Pop: The White Buffalo, O2 Academy, Wednesday 20th April, 7:00pm, £20.44 incl. booking fee American singer/songwriter Jake Smith has been performing under the moniker The White Buffalo since 2002. His 2017 album ‘Darkest Darks, Lightest Lights’ was created in just six weeks, with Rolling Stone describing it as Stone’s “most stylistically rich collection of songs.” Rock and Pop: Joshua Radin, The Station, Sunday 24th April, 8:00pm, £24.53 With his music played on shows like Scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy, and One Tree Hill, Joshua Radin is “one of a crop of singer-song writers whose names became ubiquitous with a particular kind of heartstring-pulling drama” (Americana UK). Over his extensive career, the LA musician has become a worldwide name with his amiable, tender folk-pop.
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Spring into a slimmer you this Summer
For many of us, this summer will be the first time in three long years that we’ve had a proper sunshine holiday. And a lot of us are dreading the moment when we dig out our holiday clothes and find they don’t fit quite as well as they used to! If you’d like to lose weight and hit the beach feeling fitter and healthier, local weight-loss expert Sarah Bryant, from Slimming World, shares their top tips on how making small changes now can get you on track for a slimmer summer:
1. Set a goal
Research shows that if you set yourself a goal you’re more likely to achieve it – and the more ambitious the better. A study of 24,000 slimmers by Slimming World found that slimmers who set an ambitious dream target weight lost almost twice as much weight as those who aimed for a more modest amount. “Setting an ambitious target can help you visualise what you’re capable of,” says Slimming World’s Head of Research and Scientific Affairs, Dr Jacquie Lavin. She also recommends setting ‘mini targets’ which Slimming World members are encouraged to do each week, whether it’s to lose a couple of pounds, go for a lunchtime walk or cook with new ingredients. “Your big goal is your destination, mini targets are milestones along the way. Every time you achieve one it will give you a sense of achievement and motivate you on to the next step.”
3. Get creative in the kitchen
Discover your inner Jamie and cook meals from scratch with healthy seasonal ingredients like asparagus, spring greens and new potatoes, or dig out the barbecue and get grilling lean meat, fish and veg. And remember, losing weight doesn’t have to mean going hungry. A study by the University of Leeds , found that eating a diet based around low energy dense foods – foods that contain fewer calories per gram such as fresh fruit and veg, lean meat and poultry, pasta, rice and grains – is more effective for weight loss than traditional calorie counting. In fact, a group of women who followed Slimming World’s low energy dense eating plan for 14 weeks lost over 12lbs compared to just over 7lbs in a group using a calorie-counting diet plan. You can find deliciously filling recipe ideas based on foods low in energy density at slimmingworld.co.uk.
4. Spritz up your spring!
There’s nothing nicer than sitting outdoors on a sunny spring afternoon enjoying a drink with friends, yet alcohol can be a real obstacle if you’re trying to lose weight. As well as the calories in alcohol, which are often higher than we realise (one large glass of wine has as many calories as a jam doughnut!), Slimming World’s research into theimpact of alcohol on weight revealed that having just slightly too much to drink and reaching our ‘tipping point’ can lead us into 2. Spring into action drinking and eating far more than we Make the most of longer days and warmer intended and as a result can impact weather and head out for some fresh-air hugely on our weight. The good news is that fitness. A study from the University of Exeter by making small changes to your drinking shows that compared with indoor workouts, habits, you can still enjoy alcohol in exercising in a natural environment is moderation and manage your ‘tipping point’ associated with greater feelings of happiness and your weight loss. Carolyn Pallister, and well-being, as well as increased Nutrition and Health Policy Manager at energy levels. Outdoor exercisers also report Slimming World, says, “Interspersing greater enjoyment and satisfaction from their alcoholic drinks with soft drinks, adding soda workouts and feel more inclined to keep water to wine to make a spritzer, switching it up, plus you’ll be boosting your immune to slimline mixers, or choosing a low-calorie system and topping up your vitamin D levels. lager, can all make a big difference.” Whether you’re a complete exercise beginner or already a keep fit fan, there are a whole range of activities you can enjoy outdoors this spring from walking the dog to family bike rides and Park runs. 10
5. Spring clean your habits
We’re all creatures of habit and having a routine can be a lifesaver when you’re busy – you’re more likely to exercise regularly if you do it at the same time every week and having a set day for batch cooking can really help you plan for the week ahead. However, research from the University of Hertfordshire has found that when routines get overly rigid, they can act like webs, making it hard to change a habit even if we know it’s not helpful. Having a spring clean of your habits can help you go after your weight loss goals with renewed focus. Carolyn says: “At Slimming World we’ve got a deep understanding of the psychology behind successful weight loss, and our groups are all about getting support to build healthy new habits around food and activity. It’s so much easier to achieve when you have the support of a group of likeminded people who care about your success.” To find out more about Slimming World and how to join, visit slimmingworld.co.uk or call 07879 443888
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Volunteer Police Cadet Unit Leader Could you make a difference and help shape the lives of the young people in your area? We trust our people and they’re empowered to make decisions. You’ll have the chance to build new skills, gain unrivalled experience and you’ll be valued for what you bring. In this unique role you will have the chance to motivate and support other Cadet Leaders and our volunteer Police Cadets to learn the skills and train under the guidance of our police officers. Our cadets have FUN whilst learning skills… they are a diverse mix of 13-17 year olds, each with lots of enthusiasm and excitement for our organisation and its values. As a Unit Leader you will become the person that ensures all duties and responsibilities required to run a unit successfully are completed by your team of Cadet Leaders. You will make sure that sessions are planned and delivered on a regular basis and oversee the content that gives our cadets a fantastic experience. We do not expect you to undertake all the tasks yourself but you will be comfortable with delegating to your volunteer team and checking that tasks have been completed. This is in addition to inspiring, leading and motivating cadets to support their local community.....
Each group provides an environment for young people where they can learn about roles within policing, support their community and develop valuable life skills such as communication and problem solving. You will be the person that ensures high standards in your group, this includes things such as uniform checks and drill practices. You will need to be comfortable presenting in front of a group of circa 30 cadets and being the person that engages and leads this group We will want you to be responsible for ensuring that the activities of your group are fun and engaging and align with our volunteering strategic objectives. As Unit Leader of your team you will support planning and delivery of an exciting, interesting and balanced programme to give the cadets the opportunity to have fun and learn new skills while taking part in many different types of activities, events and camps to broaden the cadet’s knowledge of policing and the local community. These activities often take place at weekends. Through these groups our Cadet Leaders have a tangible and positive impact on the lives of our young people, our volunteers and our local communities.
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Tips And Tricks For Successful House Painting
There is more to house painting than just slapping up a coat of paint. The job can be messy, amateurish if the homeowner is in a rush or impeccable and of professional quality if he or she will follow a few tricks of the trade. This is not a task to hurry through or it will have to be done over again sooner rather than later. Without proper attention, the new coat can flake off in big disappointing peels. Unsuccessful painting can mean that the entire task will have to be done over again or that it will look like a sloppy eyesore for years to come. Here are some tips for the best results: Tools of the trade: Pros take great pride in their tools and for good reason. Having high quality paintbrushes, ladders, stirring stick and rollers will allow a superior result more easily. Inferior quality paintbrushes may seem like a bargain at the cash register but once the painting begins, it may become a different story. Shedding brush-hairs left in the path of the shoddy paintbrush will be a pain to pick out of the newly applied layer. Those crummy brushes will shed more than a dog in the middle of summer. Without a retractable ladder, a homeowner will have a hard time reaching various spots. after the can has set for a while. And rollers, like paintbrushes, must be of high quality for proper absorption and distribution.
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Hauling out a kitchen chair to climb up on will result in slops and streaks on the unsuspecting furniture. Stir sticks are a must or the colors won’t be mixed properly Preparation: If the surface is dirty and peeling, it must be cleaned and sanded before a new coat of latex or enamel is applied. Paints don’t stick to dirt and instead of a quick cover-up job, there may be layers of wet muck that fall off before a painter knows it. Flakes peeling underneath will cause a new layer to peel away as well. Prep isn’t something to skimp on if a topnotch result is desired. Taping around windows and woodwork is also crucial in order to keep them neat and spot-free. Color choice: Choosing the color will take a bit of time. It’s not as easy as it may seem. There are zillions of shades of a hue as simple as white. Taking swatches and samples home from the store will be an important step. Looking at tones next to existing furnishings, lighting and woodwork will help with selection. Once a hue has been settled upon, painting a sample area and living with it for a few days will be a good idea. This will allow a homeowner to see what it looks like at various times of the day and in certain lighting. When a homeowner decides to do some house painting, he or she must take the time to do it right. Proper tools , preparation and color choice will be steps on the path to enhanced curb appeal. The interior and exterior of a house can be greatly improved upon with a product as seemingly simple as a can of paint.
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Lemon meringue roulade
Ingredients 6 medium British egg whites 350g caster sugar 2 tsp cornflour 300ml double cream 4-5 tbsp lemon curd 3 kiwi fruit, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
Use a knife to evenly spread out the meringue on the lined tray and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the surface of the meringue is crisp. Leave to cool completely Put a piece of greaseproof paper on the table, flip the meringue onto the paper (so it’s upside down) and peel off the cooked greaseproof paper
Icing sugar, to dust
Whip the cream until it holds its shape and spread over the meringue
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Dot over the lemon curd and lay the kiwi fruit on top in a thin layer
Preheat oven to 180˚C/fan 170˚C/Gas 4
Roll up the meringue like a swiss roll starting at the long end, using the paper to help Dust with icing sugar and serve
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Easter chick eggs
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Drain, plunge into cold water for 1 minute and peel off the shells Carefully cut a zigzag pattern around each egg just above the middle and pull off the top Scoop all the yolks into a bowl and mix with the mayonnaise Sit the eggs in egg cups and spoon the egg mayo back in, then pop the lids on top Cut beak and eye shapes out of the carrot and stick into the mayo
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To serve, scatter salad leaves around the plate to look like grass
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DUE DILIGENCE – FOR THE SECOND PART IN OUR SERIES
In property circles we are all familiar with the phrase “due diligence” but it is often talked about in terms of “the deal” – the bricks, mortar, facts and figures of the deal. Equally as important but often overlooked is due diligence on the people you are working with. In this, the second part of our series on due diligence, we look at the people puzzle and talk about why checking out people, as well as property deals, is every bit as important.
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Request details of their background, experience, and track record
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We have all seen the posts on social media, you know the ones, the ones which make those of us who have been in business a while cringe. They are asking for money or JV partners, and they usually talk of amazing deals which “just cannot be missed” and are “only available today”. Further, most of us have come across the self-styled “property gurus,” sharks and unscrupulous people, who are out to con the unsuspecting of their hard-earned cash.
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Do all the usual due diligence on the deal itself – does it stack?
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Does their body language match their spoken language – what’s your “sense of them?”
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Do you feel comfortable with them?
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When things go wrong, as they often will, do you get a sense that they will be solution focused and working side by side with you or will they be finger pointing?
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When you’ve spent time with them (over coffee etc.) how do they treat others?
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What is interesting though, is that when we hear the stories, we always think “this would never happen to me… I would never fall for this” and yet people do and, it’s often not just the newbie investors who fall for the patter and the stories, it’s the experienced ones too. In this article we are going to look at the practical things we should be doing to check out the people in the deal, whilst also looking at some of the psychological principles too. The practical checks and questions you should ask yourself: 20
ON DUE DILIGENCE WE LOOK AT - THE PEOPLE PUZZLE Others things to consider:
In addition to the more tangible criteria above, I am a huge advocate of listening to your gut instinct. The message, which comes from somewhere deep inside the sum of your accumulated experiences, knowledge, and journey through life. Unfortunately, as human beings, we can all be compromised and, when we are, we can over-ride our gut instinct. The best examples of this are from things we do all the time – from that piece of cake we eat when we’re supposed to be watching calories, to the item we bought, that we haven’t budgeted for – we’ve all done it and we are past masters at it! So, how do we prevent being compromised? The answer is in knowing yourself, your triggers and having a plan – someone to sense check with, time to stop and think, a network to bounce ideas off. Some of the highly charged emotions, which make us override our gut instinct are: •
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Time – many successful transactions and partnerships are built over time. Are you being coerced into moving too quickly because a deal is “only available today” or does it feel as though someone is trying to short circuit the natural flow and rhythm of the relationship? Ask yourself what’s the urgency? Why do I need to decide now? What will be different tomorrow?
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Influence v manipulation – know the difference between the two. Who benefits?
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Do you like them? We touched on this before. Property Investors that we talk to are often surprised when we say that we don’t work with people we don’t like. If you don’t like someone, then your instincts are trying to tell you something, in our experience, you ignore them at your peril – several decades of business has taught us this one!
Last, but not least, if it feels too good to be true, the chances are that it is! Take the time you need to assess, sense check and stop, look and listen. If something still doesn’t feel right, then move on, there is always another deal and lots of super ethical people out there to partner with, that will feel right! www.kpa.co.uk
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Bristol Bears, Dave Attwood, Announced as Jessie May Ambassador Specialist palliative care charity Jessie May (www.jessiemay.org.uk) is delighted to announce that Bristol Bears’ Second Row, Dave Attwood, is joining the charity as an ambassador.
Dave has seen some of the amazing work done through Jessie May and is keen to help raise awareness of the charity, and hopefully further the support and funding to expand on this vital service.
Dave is an English international rugby player, currently playing with his home club Bristol Bears. He has been internationally capped 24 times for England, and captained the national team on a tour to South Africa in 2016.
“No amount of support is ever enough to help the people at the heart of Jessie May. It’s paramount that we raise awareness in order to garner as much support, both local and national, for charities like Jessie May in an effort to ease their suffering and hardship.”
He is a graduate of both Bristol University and The University of the West of England and has been a philanthropic advocate of research into degenerative brain disease for many years. Dave currently lives in Bath with his two children. Jessie May provides specialist palliative care to children with terminal and life-shortening conditions, and their families, and has a team of dedicated nurses who provide palliative care during a child’s life, and bereavement care for families for up to 5 years after a child's death.
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You can view a video message from Dave over on the Jessie May website: (www.jessiemay.org.uk/news) and follow the relationship through both Jessie May and Dave’s social channels.
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FOCUS ON: Bus services change Another round-up of local news from your hardworking Lib Dem team Victory for our Greenway campaign: Our five-year campaign to open up the long-derelict, former Brislington Railway Line as an active travel corridor for walkers and cyclists was supported unanimously by councillors at a planning meeting at City Hall on Wednesday 16 March. Bristol City Council Transport Development Team had recommended that two applications, one for a shipping container village for local artisans and the other for a footpath and cycleway connecting Sandy Park with Callington Road, be rejected because the route was safeguarded for a future road scheme, the Callington Road Link. At the meeting, we reminded Committee Members that the Mayor had previously told Full Council there was no plan to build a road here but had clearly forgotten to send the memo to his transport team!
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We also said that the two applications would make good use of a vacant site, provide a shot in the arm for the local economy and encourage more sustainable journeys. The Brislington Greenway was the central plank of our successful election campaign last year and so we are both delighted with the outcome. We want to thank everyone who has supported the campaign over the last few years, including over two thousand five hundred Bristol residents who signed our petition against the Council’s road plans. We will now be encouraging the landowners, Bristol City Council, to work constructively with the developers to avoid any further delays. More details here: https:// www.facebook.com/100069085274730/ posts/276983804614460/?d=n Langton Road safety improvements shelved: Residents will be disappointed to learn that the Mayor has decided to shelve plans for road safety improvements near St Anne’s Infants School.
This is despite our successful petition in 2019, when we were assured improvements would be delivered within the year. We had asked the Mayor for an update at Full Council last week and he told us that the scheme was ‘paused’ and other projects were being prioritized. We’d like to know what schemes take priority over the safety of our children? Flowers Hill approval: Outline Planning Permission has been granted and the developers will now be work ing on their plans before applying for Full Planning Permission shortly. At the Development Control Committee meeting on Wednesday, we spoke in support of the plans. It is making good use of a brownfield site and providing much needed accommodation in the area. The developers and their agents have listened to our concerns and those of local residents. We are especially pleased that our suggestion for a footpath and cycle way linking Flowers Hill and Hungerford Road is to proceed and we are also happy that we were able to get class F (Community Use) added to the possible uses of the listed War Rooms as we would both like to see some form of public access for this interesting and unusual space. More details here: https://www. facebook.com/100069085274730/ posts/275660041413503/?d=n Bus service changes: Many changes have been announced to local bus services including a reduction in the frequency of the flagship No. 1 bus route from Broomhill to Cribbs from 24 April. According to First Bus, these changes are due to driver shortages and low passenger numbers. More details here: https:// www.facebook.com/100069085274730/ posts/275358168110357/?d=n
Scrap the Mayor! A quick reminder that we have secured a referendum on the future of the directly elected mayoral system in Bristol, keeping one of our key election promises. Both your Brislington West councillors spoke in support of the motion at Full Council, which went on to win by 41 votes to 24. Only Labour councillors voted against giving the people of Bristol a voice. As a result, we will be having a legally binding referendum on the future of governance in Bristol on Thursday 5 May, 2022, a date for your diaries! More details here: https://www.bristollibdems.org/referendum-motion-passes If you would like to get involved in the campaign to #ScrapTheMayor, please sign up here: https://www.bristollibdems.org/getinvolved
Hundreds of Brislington West residents have signed up to receive our monthly newsletter via email. You can register using this link: http://www.bristollibdems.org/efocus. By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.andrew. varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381
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We have all owned a Mobile Phone, PC, Laptop or tablet that has come to the end of its useful life. This may be because it is broken, too old to run the applications we want or, or we've updated it with a shiny new one. Perhaps you've considered selling the item or passing it on to a friend or family member but have you thought about how to properly dispose of all the personal and private data that it holds?
PCs and Laptops are a little more complicated. The only way to be sure that nobody can access your data is to remove the hard drive (your local computer shop may be able to help you) and either keep it safe or destroy it with a big hammer!
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MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN SPRING CLEANING YOUR CAR We all know it doesn’t hurt to give your car a good spring cleaning every so often.This not only makes you thoroughly proud of your nice clean car but also gets rid of any ground in dirt that builds up over time. But, mistakes can be made on when to actually begin the process of doing your deep cleaning or spring cleaning. Our guide will also advise you on when to never wash your car.
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If you have either leather or cloth seats, it’s most important not to leave them to not have a build -up of grime and dirt. This by no means never looks pleasant and neither is it hygienic or nice and comfortable to sit on. It’s always advisable when cleaning leather and cloth seats to never use any household disinfectant such as bleach, which will ruin the overall appearance of most materials. The two basic rules to follow:
LEATHER SEATS
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Firstly as you would normally do, give your cloth seats a good vacuum clean, and like before, use a combined solution of hot water, white vinegar, and a dash of washing up liquid. Then scrub the solution thoroughly into the fabric with a soft brush to liven up the fabric.
WHEELS FIRST
It’s normally the recommended practice of most professional car washers to wash the dirtiest part of the car, the wheels. The practice is to use a high-pressure washer to get rid of most of the dirt. Then you can start the hand cleaning process of applying a wet sponge to wipe each tyre and wheel alloy clean.
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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 burst 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. 36
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.
Plant of the month Rhododendron 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 newly sharpened ready for regular use. Keep the edges of the lawn tidy after moving 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 midApril onwards.
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 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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Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18
Taurus Apr 20 - May 20
With things going on at present, you may be feeling quite down. Remember you are not the only one feeling this way. This could be a good time to reflect and try new hobbies, maybe read a book you have never picked up. When communicating with others, they may be feeling similar so bring your sensitive side with you. Use some of this time for yourself, and remember not to be too hard on yourself or others. Keywords new things and sensitivity
Someone new may need your help and support, but you may have a few things of your own to deal with right now, if so try and just be flexible and sensitive in regard to speaking to this person. This could be a good time to have a reflect on those practical things as well as some of those inner turmoils we sometimes have, and see what things would help to sort them out, to ring back your balance. Keywords for stop sensitivity and balance
Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20
Gemini May 21 - June 20
Through the challenges we have at the moment, you may be finding it hard to keep calm and in balance. Maybe take time to give yourself a breather, and try and see things in another light.It may be an idea to start thinking of new ideas and projects to begin at this time, that you could continue when things begin to ease. Keywords. Re-view and re-new
Although it may seem a struggle at times, there will be some new changes for you, and a sudden realisation will dawn on you. This realisation maybe something you need to explain to someone and this should clear the air if there were some difficulties. Remember also to be kind to yourself, and stay calm, Maybe read that book you’ve been putting off, I try a new recipe, find something new. Keywords. Realisation and communication
Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19
Cancer June 21 - July 22
We are all facing obstacles at the moment, and staying in touch with your loved ones and friends is important, but remember there are many ways now through ordinary phones and modern technologies. Remember to use your intuition at this time, as it seems to be very important to follow your inner guidance. Keywords intuition and communication
There could be some new ideas for projects, and this could be a new interest a project or something totally new. Communication is something very valuable in general, but even more so now.Stay in touch with people who are important to you, and also give yourself that time, to read the book you have been putting off, or something you have not finished. Do you line keywords communication, and projects
Leo July 23 - Aug 22
Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21
We are in trying times at present, and things can sometimes seem bigger than they actually are. Keep lines of communication open with your friends and family, there are many ways And technologies as well as good old fashioned phones. Maybe take some time to sort a few things out in your home environment, or at least have a think of new ideas and things you can change, refresh, or find new interests. Keywords. Communication and changes
If you have things you need to change, it may be a good idea to do so round now. Although actually socialising together with people is not aviable at the moment, through different technology it is possible to still have some sort of social life. If all else fails the good old telephone is as good as anything. Relationships mean very much to you more so at the moment but stay in touch with people in the safest ways possible. Keywords. Relationships and communication.
Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22
Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21
We are well into spring, if you haven’t already done some clearing it could be a good time now to do so. If you have a tendency to overdo things, or take too much on, remember to slow down at times and give yourself a breather and try and bring some calming balance back into your life. Keywords clearing, balance, and new things
There may be things you really don’t want to deal with but it is best if you do it especially at this time. If you can do some clearing, in which ever areas you feel needed most, it would then be an idea to step back metaphorically speaking, and review situations, and things you are thinking of changing. Keywords deal with things and overview
Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Trying to keep balance in your life at the moment isn’t easy, with all these strange challenges.Relationships are important to you even more now,It is just important to find other ways to stay in touch with people. Try and find new interests, and try to keep calmness and balance in your life. Keywords communication and balance
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 It seems as though balance in fairness are important to you at this time. There does seem to be quite a few things in the way and as well it’s all the challenges we are all facing there may be some personal ones for you. Keep the lines of communication open and try to find ways to change things in your life to make things easier. Keywords balance and changes
Forecasted by Marie Hayward 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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