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This Month 6. Young Hero’s Awards 8. Plum Sangria 10. Your Garden in July 13. Movie Previews .

14. Next 3 months 16. Horoscopes 18. One in 10 garden broken in to.

20. Hot tub sales soar 22. £35k available 24. Does tea realy cool you down 30. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2021

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Regular editoials By: Marie Heyward Martin Powell Daren Bane Kayleigh Penny Peter Abraham Molly Pownall

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VITAL CHARITY JESSIE MAY CALL FOR SUPPORT DURING CHILDRENS HOSPICE WEEK “Me and my family are pushed to our limits every day. Jessie May can’t be pushed to theirs” Finding out their child will have a short life sends a family into freefall. Jessie May is able to catch them, to offer vital support, in the family's own home. This year’s Children’s Hospice Week (21st - 25th June) marks the start of the Jessie May Summer Appeal. An important time for us to share aspects of the crucial work we do.

One of the children Jessie May supports is 9-month-old Alessi. Alessi was born during the COVID Pandemic, and was diagnosed with severe Cerebral Palsy after a complicated labour. Reagan, Alessi’s mum, relies on Jessie May. “I’d had a straightforward pregnancy and was looking forward to welcoming a new bundle of joy to our family. But the labour was far from straightforward. Many things happened but ultimately Alessi’s heartbeat stopped.

Once she was here, we were told the news no Mum or Dad ever wants to hear: our daughter was unlikely to live for very long.

In fact, they said they’d be surprised if she made it past the first day.

And after a year in and out of lockdown, with Alessi in and out of hospital, and cut off from our support networks - we feel pushed to our limits. Some days we don’t know how we can go any longer.

There’s no one else in our family, bar Mitch and I, who can care for Alessi. No one who can relieve us. Except the Jessie May nurses, they are trained professionals and I know Alessi is safe when she is with them.

If I need someone, they’re there. They’re helping us rebuild from the trauma of Alessi’s birth and diagnosis, and without them, life would be very different. Me and my family are pushed to our limits every day. Jessie May can’t be pushed to theirs.”

More and more children are being diagnosed with serious illnesses – putting more and more pressure on hospice services like Jessie May. If they are to help every family like Alessi’s they need the continued support of the general public and local businesses to do so. Support Jessie May this Children’s Hospice Week, by making a donation or by pushing yourself to your limits and taking part in a fundraising challenge.

You can read the full story, or make a 9 months later and Alessi needs round the donation on their website here: www.jessieclock care. She regularly has terrifying seimay.org.uk/pushed-to-the-limits zures and needs to be suctioned constantly and tube fed. Me and Mitch - her dad, take turns to sleep so that someone is always with her. At the same time, it’s a constant struggle to get the support we need – emotionally, financially andout practically.

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We need you to get nominating your Young Heroes We are thrilled to announce that the nominations for the Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2021 are now open.

Meet one of our previous winners

We’ve been beavering away over the last few months to ensure that they are better than ever this year, and we’ve also introduced a new award of ‘Covid Hero’, to recognise the work done by young people going above and beyond to help during the pandemic.

This year, our special awards night will take place in real life once again, at We The Curious on Friday 1st October. But following on from the success of the 2020 virtual event, which were watched online by an amazing 6,000 people, they will also be live streamed to allow many more people to enjoy them again.

There are eleven categories in which young people can be nominated for, including the new category of ‘Covid Hero’. The nomination process is simple too – you just need to complete a form on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch. We want to see as many young people recognised for their efforts as possible this year.

Nominations are open until 30 June, and we can’t wait to see the nominations coming in.

For more information about the awards and to nominate a young person, click here.

One of the previous nominees who attended the 2020 launch was Charlotte Dabbs from South Bristol, who was nominated for the Action Hero Award in 2019, aged 18.

Charlotte said: “Being part of the nomination process was an amazing experience, I met so many new people, including other young heroes that had been nominated as well as the fantastic sponsors and team from Community of Purpose. Being nominated was an absolute privilege and made me feel valued and showed me that the work I do makes a difference and is recognised and appreciated by others.

“Since the awards, I’ve joined Community of Purpose in their Break Free holiday hunger programme and my involvement gave me the opportunity to continue to make a difference in our community and I’ve had so much fun whilst doing it.”

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Plum sangria

Juicy plums and frozen summer berries add lots of fruity flavour to this sangria recipe.

Ingredients

Method

100g Frozen summer fruits, defrosted

In a jug, combine the plums, summer fruits, elderflower pressé, sugar, lemon slices, and thyme

2 tbsp Sparkling elderflower pressé

Mix well, then lightly crush some of the fruit with a fork to release its juices

2 Ripe plums, cut into thin wedges

2 tsp Caster sugar

Leave to marinate for 10-15 mins Add the Cabernet Sauvignon and leave for another 5-10 mins

½ Lemon, thinly sliced

To serve, fill 2 glasses with ice and divide the sangria between them

4 Small thyme sprigs (optional)

Top up with lemonade, and garnish with a few thyme sprigs, if you like

200ml Cabernet Sauvignon 150ml Sparkling lemonade

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Your Garden In July

Fling the doors open to the garden and head outside! Summer is here and what better way to spend your free time than being outside and enjoying your beautiful flower filled garden. Keep plants looking good by regularly deadheading and you’ll enjoy a longer display of bloom. Make sure you keep new plants well hydrated to get them through those long, hot days and hoe off those pesky weeds, which can thrive in the sunshine.

Although this still can be a busy time in the garden, don’t forget to find the time to sit back and relax so that you can enjoy all the hard work you’ve put in to achieve your beautiful display.

FEED, WEED, AND DEADHEAD

Adding a liquid feed to your weekly watering regime will give a much needed boost to hanging baskets, container and borders helping them to produce more flowers and, in some cases encouraging a second flourish of flowers late in the season. Bedding plants, roses and many other perennials will also benefit from regular dead heading.

This will prolong the flowering period making the garden more attractive and will also prevent the plants from putting their energy in to seed heads. Simply pinch off the fading flowers, or for tougher branches use secateurs.

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Don’t forget to keep weeds down they steal vital moisture and nutrients. Kill them by regularly hoeing borders and vegetable patches.

Larger weeds should be dug out or pulled up by hand.

With Hanging baskets a bit of common sense goes a long way. Try lifting a container or basket. Does if feel light or under watered?

How does the compost look? Is it pale and shrunken away from the sides? Dig into the compost with your fingers. Does it feel dry? It should be moist but not dripping wet. During prolonged dry spells, water at least once a day.

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After all your hard work, enjoy the sunshine and laze in your garden.

PLANT OF THE MONTH: Salvia A member of the sage family. Salvias are diverse group of plants ranging from annuals to herbaceous perennials and herbs Why should you plant them?

With flowers that are popular with wildlife, they not only deliver colour and fragrance but are also great at attracting bees and butterflies. Salvias are long flowering with the potential to put on a great show from June through much of the summer and in to autumn.

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Plant in full sun, with very well drained soil, and water well when it’s dry. Trim in the spring to maintain shape and deadhead once the flowers start to fade.

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Pan fried halloumi with a lime and coriander dressing (Serves 2)

Ingredients

Method

½ block of halloumi cheese

1. Cut the halloumi into six slices.

1 tbsp. plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper

2. Make a paste with the garlic and the flat blade of a knife and a chopping board.

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

3. Combine all the dressing ingredients, reserving a little of the coriander for a garnish.

For the dressing Lime, juice and zest 1 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 clove garlic, roasted ½ tbsp. whole grain mustard 1/8 tsp caster sugar 1 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Salt 12 and freshly ground black pepper

4. Heat the oil in a heavy based frying pan over a medium heat.

5. Coat the halloumi slices in the seasoned flour and add to the hot pan, cooking on each side until golden in colour.

6. Serve on a bed of rocket with the dressing drizzled over. Garnish with the remaining coriander

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Movies previews for July The creator of “Hamilton” and the director of “Crazy Rich Asians” invite you to a cinematic event, where the streets are made of music and little dreams become big...

“In the Heights.” Lights up on Washington Heights...The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies this vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is the likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines and sings about a better life.

IN THE HEIGHTS It is deep Autumn and Sam and Tusker, partners of twenty years, are on holiday.

They are travelling across England in their old campervan visiting friends, family and places from their past. Since Tusker was diagnosed with young-onset dementia two years ago their lives have had to change.

Jobs have been given up and plans put on hold. Their time together is now the most important thing they have. As the trip progresses however, their individual ideas for their future begin to collide. Secrets are uncovered, private plans unravel and their love for each other is tested like never before. Ultimately, they must confront the question of what it means to love one another in the face of Tusker’s irreparable illness.

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Vin Diesel’s Dom Toretto is leading a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, little Brian, but they know that danger always lurks just over their peaceful horizon. This time, that threat will force Dom to confront the sins of his past if he’s going to save those he loves most. His crew joins together to stop a world-shattering plot led by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they’ve ever encountered: a man who also happens to be Dom’s forsaken brother, Jakob (John Cena, next year’s The Suicide Squad).

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Next three months will be ‘game changer’ for hospitality industry Hoteliers in Bristol claim the next three months will be a ‘game changer’ for the hospitality industry in the UK as businesses struggle to find the number of staff they need.

Raphael Herzog, chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA), warned: “There are major staffing shortages in the hospitality industry that threaten to undermine the UK’s recovery.”

Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of trade body UKHospitality, said earlier this month that the hospitality sector in the South West currently has a 10% vacancy rate.

There are positive signs for a brighter future for the hospitality industry in the region, but Mr Herzog said the businesses need to attract enough staff in order to meet the rapidly growing demand.

He said: “This week I read that a VisitBritain survey said that just over one fifth of holidaymakers are seriously considering the South West as their preferred destination for their next overnight stay.

“This is wonderful news, of course, and a very welcome vote of confidence in our region. It will be a very welcome boost to business, which is why it’s so important that we are able to get the staff we need in order to provide guests with the level of service they expect.

“Many Bristol hotels are currently carrying a number of vacancies.

“Many staff who were furloughed, but understandably concerned about whether or not they would have a job to come back to, have found alternative employment in other sectors, such as online ordering, distribution, delivery company driving, NHS and grocery shopping.

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“Brexit has also had an impact; more than 30% of hospitality workers across the UK are thought to have come from Europe, but that rises to more than half for those employed in this region.

“Hotels, Pubs, Restaurants and other venues have been hit with the double whammy of changes to immigration rules post-Brexit, and many workers deciding to return to their country of origin in Europe as a result of the pandemic.

“We are asking to lobby against the changes to EU visa rules that have affected the sector since last year. The hospitality industry needs a coronavirus recovery visa to help bring foreign workers back quickly after lockdown, to support the local economic recovery.

“The next three months are going to be a big game-changer for our industry in the UK. Good companies have many passionate hoteliers, owners and investors who will work hard to make it happen.

“I understand that some hotels are planning to raise the entry level salaries for roles in hospitality, and we also need to ensure that the work-life balance is improved for staff.

“We need the rules around weddings and events to be relaxed, too, as this makes a vital contribution to our income.

“But staffing is the biggest challenge facing us. Getting our world-leading hospitality industry back on its feet will be vital for the UK’s economic recovery, but simply won’t be possible without the chefs, waiters, room attendants, bartenders, night porters and other key people at the heart of the industry.

“Hospitality offers many young people their first step into the world of work. It’s more important than ever that we show them that there is a wide range of diverse, long-term, career opportunities and fantastic experiences to be had within our dynamic and diverse sector.

“We know people want to enjoy our hospitality again, which encourages us to believe our businesses can recover from the pandemic and deliver a world-class summer of fun for our visitors, old and new.”

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July Horoscopes Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 You may come across a situation or conversation that seems someone is being dealt a rough deal.Try not to get involved in any conflicts, you may find this difficult as your natural way is to try and bring balance and harmony. Work with your intuition in any tricky, or delicate situation.

Keywords intuition, balance and harmony

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 You may need to follow your intuition and keep your sensible side very much at the fore.You may be trying to juggle work with some social life, although at present we all know that can be tricky. Try not to allow things to make you feel stressed, try to keep calmness and peace within you as much as possible. Remember balance is a very good thing if you can bring that into your everyday situations.

Keywords calm, wisdom and balance

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 You could be feeling a bit fed up, and stuck.

Things do seem as though they will begin to move soon, and your social life looks as though it will be picking up. Family and friends are very important to you now, and along with this your home surroundings, which may mean a few small changes or a lick of of paint to your home.

Keywords Home, family and friends

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Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Relationships and your home environment seem highlighted at this time. There may be some situation that will make you feel you need to address the balance, as somebody or something seems to be being treated unfairly. Clear communication, on both sides seem very important now. Try to bring Clarity and calmness into any tricky situation.

Keywords relationships and clear communication

Gemini May 21 - June 20 If you have a problem or something bothering you, don’t keep it locked up within yourself, maybe discuss it with someone close, maybe spend some time in quiet meditation, or contemplation. You may be feeling a bit stuck and things seem quite hard going at present. Nothing stays the same and you may find over the next few weeks things begin to slowly become a bit easier and you begin to feel more positive.

Keywords meditation or contemplation

Cancer June 21 - July 22 You could find that you have one of those wonderful lightbulb moments, when something that has been bothering you, or eluding you, suddenly makes sense. Along with this it may bring some new things or new ideas. It does look as though as much as possible at this strange time, your social life begins to improve.everyone else’s safety Keywords. Sudden realisation and new things.

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Leo July 23 - Aug 22 There may seem to be a few tricky situations or hold-ups, but they seem to be temporary, and may show you something That could enlighten you. This may open doors for you and bring you new opportunities, which could lead to some positive changes.

Keywords opportunities and changes

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 If you are feeling a little unclear in your thinking, cut yourself some slack. We are all having to deal with a strange situation Be sensitive to your own needs as well as those of others, and you may find you still have inner strength that will help you through. This in turn may help you to help others.

Keywords Sensitivity and inner strength

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Communication seems to be a little challenging at the moment, in some areas.

Stay calm and focused, and don’t let things get on top of you. Once these issues have been sorted, you may find Some positive and new opportunities.

Keywords communication and opportunities

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 You could be feeling that things are being held up, and there seems to be a few obstacles in small areas of your life, that becoming are a little irritating. As much as you can try to find some you time, and use it to bring calm and balance back.

Keywords obstacles, find balance

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 This could be a good time to do an overview of some areas of your life. It may be changing things at home, changing routine, or something else. Clearing things both emotionally and practically may be useful too. These kind of changes can bring new things and ideas into your life.

Keywords overview and new things

Capricorn Dec 22 0 Jan 19 There could be changes coming your way, seems to be likely with relationships. Maybe it’s these challenging times, that was showing you who your true friends are. Also this time could be useful to try and find balance in many areas of your life.

Keywords changes, and balance

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1 in 10 UK gardens broken into, new figures show With summer here, keeping outdoor spaces secure should be at the forefront of Bristolians minds as new research finds nearly one in 10 (10%) gardens have been broken into in the past.

When it comes to the most targeted items, thieves appear to be most attracted to tools which have been left in outbuildings, with more than two fifths (42%) of incidents resulting in these items being stolen.

According to the research by published online

by Confused.com, victims of theft reported that more than £350 worth of items have been stolen from gardens, garages, sheds and outbuildings in the past.

Nearly two in five (39%) victims also reported their bike as taken.

In total, nearly a fifth (18%) of UK adults who live in a property with at least one of these outdoor spaces have been burgled at least once in the past, with garages the most targeted.

In particular, the research found that Bristol is one of the most affected area of the UK. Almost a third (31%) of people living in the region with a garden, shed, garage or outbuilding have been a victim of theft, with more than £450 worth of items stolen, on average.

This is followed by people living in the North West, with more than a fifth (22%) of outdoor spaces being broken into and almost £400 worth of items stolen, on average. Meanwhile, Scotland appears to be the safest place to live if you hold valuable items in your outdoor space, with only 8% of people reporting a theft.

However, some thieves have been brave enough to take items directly from gardens with more than a fifth (23%) of victims claiming plants and garden decorations were taken.

Most stolen items from outdoor spaces: Tools – 42% Bikes – 39% Plants – 23% Working equipment – 23% Lawnmowers – 23% Garden decorations – 23% BBQs – 21% Furniture – 21% Sporting equipment – 18% Gym equipment – 16% While the average value of items stolen was more than £350, some victims found themselves without some very expensive items.

In fact, almost a quarter (24%) claimed more than £500 worth of items have been taken from their outdoor spaces.

More than half (53%) of victims went on to claim from their insurer to recover the costs, although this doesn’t always make up for the value stolen. More than three in four (77%) also had to pay out of their own pocket to replace items, forking out approximately £300 of their own money, on average.

It seems Brits need to be particularly careful in keeping their outdoor spaces secure, as the research found that gardens, garages, sheds and outbuildings across the UK hold approximately £1,000 worth of items, on average.

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And given our gardens were the furthest we could travel for most of last year, this seems to have sparked a spending habit in Brits, as those with gardens claim they spent more than £200 on new items and improvements in 2020.

Although there’s also more smart technology now that can deter thieves and keep gardens and garages as secure as the home.

Despite so many people reporting valuable items in their garden, one in five (20%) don’t count these when working out the value of the contents in their home. This means some In fact, two in five (40%) people made chang- people may not necessarily have the right es during the lockdown, including adding new level of insurance cover they need for these plants (72%) and buying new garden furniture items. In fact, only two in five (39%) have (37%) and barbeques (22%). One in 10 (9%) checked that their policy covers items they keep in the garden, shed, garage or other even created an outdoor office, suggesting outbuildings. valuable work items are now more vulnerable away from the house.

While it’s easy to assume these areas of the home are protected under contents insurance, Confused.com experts suggest checkWith so many Bristolians investing in their ing the details, as more expensive items such outdoor spaces during lockdown last year, as bikes and power tools may not be covered British gardens are arguably more valuable now than ever before. In fact, one in 10 (11%) as standard. think their garden holds more valuable items And like with any home insurance policy, than their bedroom. items worth more than £1,000 should be listed individually – so that new expensive furniture set, or fancy barbeque may not be But security for these areas is often overcovered after all. looked, making them an easier target for thieves. Worryingly, more than a fifth (22%) of people don’t have any basic security in place Jessica Willock, home insurance expert at Confused.com said online: “Last year, we for their gardens and outbuildings. spent a lot more time in our gardens than Of those with gardens, only two in five (43%) ever before. And because of this, people spent hundreds of pounds in making it a have a padlock or secure lock on their gate, better space, from investing barbeques for and only a third (34%) of those with garages socially distanced gatherings or creating a keep it securely locked up. nice space to enjoy the summer weather.

However, the research found that there is “But by investing in more expensive items, some confusion on the best way to keep we’re putting ourselves at a higher risk of outdoor spaces protected. And according to theft. While most items should be covered Confused.com’s experts, it can be as simple under our contents insurance, this isn’t as investing in secure locks. always guaranteed. Always check the small print!

“Ultimately, keeping our gardens and sheds secure will be the most effective way in protecting our valuables. We’ve compiled our top tips to keeping outdoor spaces secure, and this can be as easy as buying padlocks, or investing in cameras or other smart tech as we would for our homes.”

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Hot Tubs Sales Soar as Doubt is Cast Over Holidays Abroad

Hot Tubs Sales Soar for Leading Hot Tub Site as Doubt is Cast Over Holidays Abroad for Brits A trusted online used hot tub store is seeing sales steadily rise as summer approaches and holidays abroad seem increasingly unlikely.

Popular site HotTubsForSale.co.uk is a trusted online store, offering customers the choice between both brand new and used hot tubs at competitive prices. With some of the most popular brands on the market available on the site including Arctic Spas, Lay-Z Spa and Calspas, it’s easy to see why those keen to invest in their outside space have been flocking to the site – with traffic up by an impressive 55% during this most recent lockdown.

Though lockdown is set to ease across the UK, the likelihood of jetsetters making it abroad this year is still uncertain – perhaps the reason why many people are now choosing to invest in a hot tub for their garden.

HotTubsForSale.co.uk offers a comprehensive range of tubs, and whether people are looking for an intimate two-seater perfect for romantic evenings in, or larger hot tubs to accommodate family and friends, ideal for when restrictions begin to lift, there is something on the site to suit every space and need.

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Website Manager Andy Russell said: “We have been blown away by the recent interest in hot tubs on our site, but the uncertainty surrounding holidays again this year means that people are keen to create a holiday-style haven in their own gardens.

“We source the very best hot tubs on the market, and our second-hand options offer up staggering cost-savings of up to 70% for our customers. Our second-hand tubs have seen the biggest increase in sales, perhaps because people are keen to go for the most cost-effective option, but that’s not to say that our brand-new hot tubs haven’t seen an increase in sales as well. In fact, sales are up 35% from this time last year, and we’re expecting that figure to rise even more as the weather continues to warm up.

“Our team are all highly knowledgeable of the hot tub market and are on-hand for our customers who are perhaps buying a hot tub for the first time. We offer unparalleled advice and a thorough service, enabling those with no knowledge of hot tubs to feel secure in their decision to purchase one.”

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£35k available for outdoor projects in Sovereign communities

YCYC lets people submit project ideas for their community to vote on to receive funding - last year, six Bristol projects won a share of £40,000.

Sovereign residents living in Bristol are invited to submit project ideas for creating great outdoor spaces for their whole community.

Daisy Mummery, Community Development Officer for Sovereign, added: “This is a great example of how money from YCYC can be used to transform an outdoor space in your local area.

Proposals can be submitted through Sovereign’s Your Community, Your Choice (YCYC) grants programme, with up to £10k available per project.

“All project proposals for this round of funding must come from a Sovereign resident but Sovereign’s Communities team will offer full support with scoping out their idea and can engage local charities and groups to work with them if they feel they have an idea that will benefit the whole community.

“Projects must be uploaded to YCYC by 2 August 2021. The community will then be invited to vote for their favourites between 16 August and 17 September.”

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One of the winning projects from the last round of funding was the transformation of the communal outdoor area for residents living at Ashley Court in Montpelier.

Previously just an area for people to hang their washing, it now boasts table tennis, benches, picnic tables and planters full of flowers for everyone to enjoy.

Resident Robert said: "The project was an exciting opportunity for people at Ashley Court to come together and support each other, which has been particularly difficult during the Covid-19 pandemic.”

For more information on YCYC and how to submit an idea or vote, please click the image above .

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Does drinking hot tea in summer really cool you down?

I remember as a child, on the rare warm days that we used to get in Britain, my grandmother telling me to “have a cup of black tea … it will help cool you down”. As a seven-year-old, this seemed like a crazy idea, especially when all I wanted was a cold lemonade and another ice cream. But it appears that this old wives’ tale may actually be more Stephen Hawking than Stephen King.

The idea of drinking hot drinks in warm weather goes back hundreds of years. Tea, or “chai” is one of the most popular drinks in India, and many of the leading consumers of tea per capita are in tropical or desert regions. Recently, evidence has begun to emerge that drinking hot drinks may really help to cool you down, too.

In 2012, the first of a series of papers to see if drinking a warm drink can actually lower the amount of heat stored by the body compared to a cold drink. In this first study, volunteers were asked to cycle at a relatively low intensity for 75 minutes in around 24°C heat, 23% relative humidity, while consuming water at either 1.5˚C, 10˚C, 37˚C or 50˚C. The change in core temperature was slightly greater when 50˚C water was ingested compared to 1.5˚C and 10˚C water. However, when the authors considered the effect of drink temperature on body heat storage, which is a better indicator of total body temperature, the results were very different.

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Following the ingestion of the warm drink, overall body heat storage was actually lower following exercise than with cooler drinks.

The sweat factor

An explanation for these findings appears to be related to how sweating may be influenced by drink temperature. Sweating, and more importantly the evaporation of this sweat, is one of the key avenues for modulating body temperature and maintaining heat balance.

Due to the increased heat load from drinking a warm drink, there is a compensatory increase in overall sweat output, which outweighs the internal heat gain from the warm drink. Consistently, a 50˚C drink results in a higher whole body sweat loss (around 570ml vs about 465ml for 1.5˚C). In practical terms, this means that more sweat is produced which is evaporated from the skin surface, increasing heat loss from evaporation and reducing body heat storage.

Importantly, however, this study was conducted under conditions that allowed complete evaporation of sweat – in other words dripping sweat was limited by maintaining a good airflow and keeping humidity low. The results would likely be different in conditions where sweat evaporation is limited, such as in hot and humid conditions.

In fact, drinking cold drinks may be more favourable in these circumstances, minimising inefficient sweat losses – dripping sweat – and consequently aiding an individual’s hydration status.

Mouth or stomach?

In a third study conducted in a lab, the team asked people to consume either 37˚C fluid or In a second study, the aimed was to estabice during exercise. In agreement with their lish the effect of drink temperature on local previous work, they showed that there was sweat rate, and to determine the location of a reduction in heat loss following ice ingesthermoreceptors that may influence sweating. tion compared to fluid at 37˚C, as a result They demonstrated that with differing drink of reduced sweat evaporation from the skin temperatures, colder drinks (1.5˚C) resulted surface. in reductions in local sweat rate compared to when warm drinks were ingested (50˚C), This has implications for endurance perdespite identical changes in core and skin formance in the heat. In essence, where temperature. changes in body temperature are known to influence performance, ice ingestion could Interestingly, however, differences in the result in an increase in body heat, negatively sweat response were found when fluid was influencing endurance capability. The ingeseither swilled around the mouth or delivered tion of an iced drink prior to exercise and in directly to the stomach via a nasogastric tube. hot and humid environments, however, should The data showed that only when cold drinks be beneficial. were delivered directly to the stomach did they result in reduced local sweat rate. This So, depending on your environmental data indicates that the sensors responsible for conditions, maybe reaching for that cup of tea influencing the sweat response, and therefore isn’t such a crazy idea after all. Plus the moral regulation of body temperature, reside of the story: listen to your grandmother’s adsomewhere in the abdominal cavity. vice – it’s based on years of experience.

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BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA 2021

The owners have taken the decision to change their plans of holding Bristol International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court Estate in 2021, instead they are planning ‘Fiesta Fortnight’ with flypasts and ballooning spectaculars for the city this August.

Due to the continued uncertainty regarding organising large scale events within HM Government’s roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown, they said it will not be possible to stage the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court Estate this year.

They understand this will be a disappointment to the visitors, as well as the various businesses and organisations across the city and region that benefit from the significant economic impact of the event taking place.

It really is not a decision that they have taken lightly. They have considered a number of alternatives to deliver the fiesta using the various measures currently being trialled by public events, however, these significantly change the ethos and accessibility which is at the heart of the fiesta. Without any certainty that we will be able to stage the event with no limits on capacity in August, it means a huge financial gamble of a seven-figure sum.

However, they said: “We are determined to continue to put a show on for the city and we will deliver a number of launches across the city and region during the first two weeks of August”. These events will be designed for members of the public to enjoy at a distance, from the safety of their own homes and communities.

They will announce further details over the coming weeks, however, if you would like to to nominate the locations you would like to see balloons launch from by visiting this link – https://forms.office.com/r/nUp8QzfPVP

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Local performing group looks for new members to celebrate its 60th year!

Local performing group, Bristol Gilbert & Sullivan Opera:c Society, is celebra:ng its 60th anniversary in 2022 and looking for people to join their ranks.

Following the show, the society will end the season with a special anniversary party in May 2022.

The current membership includes people of all ages – from age 7 to 87 – who get together regularly to sing and act.

Start a new hobby, or revive an old one with BGSOS! Chair Hannah Coleman is passionate about the society, “It’s a really friendly group who aren’t just great performers, but also great friends.

It’s been such a challenging year for all in performing arts and we’re so excited to be back this September to start rehearsing our 60th anniversary produc:on”.

Along with a professional orchestra, BGSOS is looking forward to its 60th anniversary producton of HMS Pinafore at The Redgrave Theatre in Clifton on from March 30th – April 2nd 2022.

BGSOS also offers The Wetherell Bursary to members, which is a contribution to the cost of singing or ac:ng lessons for applicants.“Named after our former musical director, Eric Wetherell, Hannah Coleman says “we are proud to aim to give back to our members and meet our charitable aims”.

BGSOS rehearses at St Teresa’s Community Centre in Filton every Tuesday evening, and the evenings combine hard work with a cup of tea and a friendly chat!

BGSOS is looking for performing members, scenery builders, costume developers and technical volunteers. You can also support us as a society friend, if volunteering is not for you.

For details about all our roles, please email secretary@bristolgsos.co.uk.

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