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BATH & BRISTOL // NOV 2010

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CONTENTS

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04. HIGHLIGHTS 08. FASHION RUNDOWN 26. LESS KNOWN FACTS 28. HEALTH & FITNESS 34. PARTY SCENE 38. NIGHT SOCIETY 44. FOOD & DRINK 46. EVENT LISTINGS

Title: Eye Zine Date: 20/01/2010 Andy Booth, Orbitals New Media

Bath & Bristol November 2010 Issue #2

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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ello and welcome to this new November issue of Eye. The temperature outside has dropped significantly, the Christmas stuff is already out in the shops and we’re now pretty much fully into winter mode, unless you’re still in denial and yet to dust off that coat.

We hope you enjoyed the previous issue, which brought you both Bath and Bristol content for the first time and that you’re ready for the second round.

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This month, we have some new bits that we’re excited about.

The Fashion and Beauty section is now host to a Street Style page, where you can get the inside scoop on what our stylish locals are wearing and how they work their look. We also have a review of the Wild Child Fashion Show, which took place at the Paintworks recently, as well as a big fashion shoot from our favourite department store, House of Fraser.

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Also don’t miss the Coming Soon section where you can find out about what’s going on over the next month, then an interesting insight into Bath’s most famous venue, Moles and for your entertainment; some intriguing facts about the city you live in that we are excited to share! Of course, we also have the usual food reviews that will have your mouths watering and some information on the latest music and film releases to check out before you go and buy.

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photography alex cater jesse karjalainen jeb photography

words charlie walker alex cater renny c ant nichols

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BATH HIGHLIGHTS

Music

Comedy

The Last Republic

Mark Olver

Moles Nov 10

Comedy Cavern Nov 21

Catch’em while they’re hot! Writers of sturdy rock anthems The Last Republic have been compared to Coldplay for their stadium sound and drive. In ‘09 they showed off 2,600 other bands to win a slot at V-festival and support The Charlatans on tour. Compared to that, the more intimate venue at Moles will make this a great gig.

Fresh from television appearances and supporting local favourite Russell Howard on his national tour, Mark Olver is here to impress.

With praise from Ricky Gervais and four-star reviews from comedy hub Chortle, Olver will be hitting his mark.

Marina & The Diamonds

Jim Jeffries –Alcoholocaust Komedia Nov 24

The Pavilion Nov 14 Greek/Welsh pop princess Marina Lambrini Diamandis has a full and smoldering voice that sets her apart from the current panoply of young, slightly left-of-centre UK female singers. In the same breath, she cites Madonna and Patti Smith as influences, yet what comes out, is pure catchy pop gold.

The Fall Komedia Nov 30 Post-punk titans, headed by the ever-uncompromising “Bard of Salford” Mark E Smith. The 30-year-old band with its ever changing roster has a devotional following of young and old alike, which included the late John Peel, who famously described the band as ‘always different, always the same’. Expect a night of rough vocals, brooding and discord.

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To start with, Jim Jeffries’s controversial and foul-mouthed style might make you gasp, but by the end, you’ll find yourself egging him on. With success stateside, his own HBO comedy special and sellout shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, this fantastically disarming comic has come to shock us once more with the audaciously titled new tour “Alcoholocaust”.

Andrew Lawrence, Duncan Oakley, Chris McCausland, John Robins Komedia Nov 27 Heading the bill is oddball Andrew Lawrence, whose theatrical misanthropy and oddly boyish looks make him a contrast of strange vulnerability and sarcasm. Others on the bill include musical comedian Duncan Oakley, John Robins – winner of best debut show at the Leicester Comedy Festival’09 – and Chris McCausland, a blind comedian who will knock you sideways with his own brand of “observational comedy”.

Theatre & Arts

Club Scene

Hanoi: Spirit of a City

Metripolis

Museum of East Asian Art, Sept 4 – Dec 12

Moles Nov 6

An insightful new photography exhibition marking the 1000-year anniversary of Hanoi City, intermittent capital of Vietnam. The collection focuses on photos taken in the city streets after the 20year Vietnam War and the reuniting of North and South Vietnam.

As the controversial British/American-lead wars in Afghanistan and Iraq continue, this is a pertinent time to be looking back on this troubled country.

Not satisfied with being Bath’s premier rock venue, Moles sets the pace for local music nights with this evening of pumping dance music. The trance inducing Simian Mobile Disco returns to the DJ decks for a set, as well as Graham S and Tom Maddicott, who has featured on Radio 1.

Blithe Spirit Bath Theatre Royal Nov 3-13 The renowned comedy written by witty playwright Noel Coward, in which Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth are haunted

by Charles’s first wife after a séance at a dinner party, brings unexpected results. The show plays at Bath prior to an opening in London’s West End. Directed by award-winning Thea Sharrock and performed by Alison Steadman, Hermione Norris and Robert Bathurst, this classic sharp comedy looks “dead good”.

The Henri Oguike dance company ICIA Bath Nov 13 One of the most innovative choreographers in the UK, Henri Oguike brings his Butterfly Dreaming Tour to Bath for a triple bill of exciting contemporary dance. Drawing inspiration from Chinese philosopher and poet Chuang Tzu’s Butterfly Dream, it is set to scores by Chopin, Bach and contemporary composer Tan Dun. With Oguike’s evocative style and world-class dancers, it promises to be an enthralling performance.

Pulse Raw Kick off your weekend with Raw’s classic Friday Club night: Pulse.

The venue’s two large dance floors with balconies will slamming out dance anthems and a phat mix of Soul, House, Hip-hop and R’n’B.

Aurora Celsius Ice bar and club Bath is a very student-friendly town, but if your uni-days are behind you and your looking for a more grown-up night out, it can be difficult to find a club night that defines itself on more than a gimmicky drinks offer. The Celsius Ice Bar has some of the finest DJs in the South West, great cocktails and on Saturday nights, for its club night Aurora, there is an over-23s only entrance policy.

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BRISTOL HIGHTLIGHTS

Music

Comedy

Ellie Goulding

Jimmy Carr

Bristol O2 Academy Nov 13

Colston Hall Nov 7

Girl next-door looks and other worldly Bjork-esqe vocals make Goulding a unique apparition. Lights, her debut album, went straight to number one in the UK charts and she won the Critics Choice award at the Brits. Success does not come much more unanimous than that. Her current national tour might be better described as a victory circuit. Grab a ticket while you still can.

Deadpan and sarcastic Jimmy Carr has been gracing comedy panel shows for a while now, but it’s when he has the stage to himself that his talent really shines. His concise joke writing style perfected by years of constant touring as well as his controversial choice of topics never fails to provoke laughter followed by a quick intake of breath.

Holy Fuck Thekla Nov 16

Pete Johannson Hen and Chicken Nov 26-27

On tour again with fellow Canadian Buck65, Holy Fuck – toy keyboards and phaser guns in tow – will no doubt be rocking the boat with their joyous big sound and unusually analogue approach to electronic music. On his own, Hip-hop artist and MC Buck65 is well worth the ticket price for his humorous and fast paced rapping.

The Drums The Anson Rooms Nov 26

Resembling a male Josie Long, likeable Canadian Pete Johannson takes the audience with him on his wry stories and anecdotes. With twenty years experience on the circuit, he dexterously finds your funny bone and plies it with his own brand of warm and affirming humour.

Chris Addison Tobacco Factory Nov 29-30

Mix the garage rock of The Strokes with the sentimental pop of The Cure, add jangly guitars and you have The Drums. Expect funny dancing and jeans rolled up above the ankles from band and audience when they play Bristol’s students union this month.

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He’s a radio regular, appeared on The Thick of It and Skins, and tellingly co-wrote the BBC sitcom Lab Rats. Chris Addison is a smart alec with a daft side, his lecture style comedy involving big subjects and whimsical digressions.

Theatre & Arts

Club Scene

The Festival of Ideas: Sex, Bombs and Burgers

Bump Roller Disco

Watershed Cinema Nov 8

Motion Skatepark Nov 11

The festival of ideas is an exciting lecture series that sees notable academics giving talks on a wide range of topics. Sex, Bombs and Burgers by science and technology journalist Peter Nowak will be taking a close look at how innovations in the industries we are least proud of – war, fast food and pornography – have shaped our world. From GM crops to Google, robotic limbs to hospital meals.

Get out your leg warmers! Motion, the venue behind some of Bristol’s biggest club nights is reviving that most seventies of dance crazes: the roller disco. Over 18’s only session lasts from 9pm -1am and features guest DJs and live acts. Skate hire is included in the £6 ticket price.

Under Glass

Mixmag Tour Motion Skatepark Nov 26

Bristol Old Vic Nov 9 -13 In Under Glass, poetry and dance combine to examine the environments of three trapped individuals. A man watching the clock at his office, the shy character literally cut-off behind glass and a woman inside a jar. With the poet Alice Oswald, winner of a TS Eliot Award, providing the words, a new composition from Paul Clark, rave reviews and a Total Theatre award already under its belt, this is a must-see performance.

John Cooper Clarke The Thekla Nov 28 Big haired Lancashire punk poet, or “Johnny Clarke, the name behind the hairstyle” as he refers to himself, is now in his sixties.

Once opener for acts like the Sex Pistols, he is touring now more than ever to making up for a youth of drug addiction that stemmed his creativity. His poems of northern bedsits and hire cars sparkle with humour.

Showcasing new music Mixmag’s five-date tour will hit Motion at the end of the month for an explosive mixture of hand-picked talents and styles. Great acts, such as Vitalic, AC Slater, Andy George & Jaymo, Duke Dumon, Oliver S, Payme, Vanguard, Joe Ransom and Rachel Barton.

Valve Sound System Bristol O2 Academy Nov 27 It’s going to be another top-notch night of Drum’n’Bass at the O2.

Co-founders of Valve Sound System, Dillinja and Lemond, will be performing along side Fabio, Hazard, Kenny Ken, Doctor P Hosted

by Fun, Harry Shotta, Fearless, Dread, Carasel and Texas.

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FASHION & BEAUTY

Fashion & Beauty Rundown.

With Christmas only but a few weeks away we still have plenty of time to get our winter look polished. House of Fraser are the focus of this months fashion shoot, with clothing from the new Lab Label and some of the department stores staple concessions.

Russell and the team have worked hard to get the skin tones right and a shiny textured look with the hair.

A new clothing store has also opened in Cabot Circus called Garment Quarter, stocking premium brands from Vivienne Westwood, Wildfox, Markus Lupfer to Alexander McQueen. We wish them the best of luck for the future - we’ll see you there!

While we’re on the subject of new stores. Bath is now home to a fantastic new shop called Gypsy & Pearl where you’ll find some uniquely styled pieces to freshen-

up your jewellery box.

We’re also trying out a new feature where we pap’ you lot on the streets and report back on you fashion influences and compliment or criticise your style. So now you can people watch from wherever you choose to read our magazine.

The charity Wild Child Fashion show is also reviewed featuring local designers and raising money for a great charity.

I think that’s just about it, of course we have the usual reviews to boot.

Come back next month for our makeover and photos shoot. Email makeover@eyezine.co.uk for your chance to be the subject of our make-over.

WIN a £500 makeover & photo shoot We are giving one lucky reader each month the chance to win a makover by professional stylists and a photo shoot with pictures printed in this magazine.

To enter you simply need to email your name, telephone and a quick line telling us why you think you deserve a makeover. Email us today at makeover@eyezine.co.uk

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Bristol’s latest:

Garment Quarter A new independent designer retailer, GarmentQuarter, has opened on Penn Street in Bristol. With the inspiration for its name stemming from New York’s Garment District and the co-founders’ roots in Manchester’s Northern Quarter; GarmentQuarter aims to fill a niche in the market for fashion-conscious Bristolians.

The store offers leading designer brands including Vivienne Westwood (Gold Label collection for men and Red Label ladieswear), Alexander McQueen, Sienna Miller’s range Twenty8Twelve and JLS’ favorite ‘Unconditional’. Comme Des Garcons PLAY - worn by T4 presenter Alexa Chung - and celebrity label Melissa Shoes will also be available exclusively in the city.

Breaking from the norm of many independent boutiques – GarmentQuarter hosts both men’s and women’s designer collections.

The store decor reflects the unique style of Garment Quarter – rejecting traditional designer minimalism in favour of a combination of materials,

colours and angles to reflect each collection.

GarmentQuarter is the brainchild of a group of young businessmen with strong backgrounds in high-end fashion. The team behind the store includes John Reid (27), former buyer for a top Vivienne Westwood franchisee, and his business partner Peter Lake (35), a Software Architect from Manchester.

The owners have strived to create a welcoming and open atmosphere.

Building on the belief that fashion is for everyone, Reid cites “friendly and approachable service from knowledgeable and helpful staff ” as key.

Commenting on the store ethos, Reid explains “Despite the recession, many people are still prepared to invest in looking good, but are looking for key investment pieces that last. Garment Quarter offers something for everyone, with pieces by emerging designers such as Ashley Marc Hovelle starting at £35, to rare collectible items from designers including Vivienne Westwood”.

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FASHION & BEAUTY

Wild Child Show

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hen I heard about the Wild Child fashion show taking place on 30th September, all in aid of Safe Place charity, I expected something young, urban and full of energy and I wasn’t wrong. The setting: Paintworks in Brislington which although a little outside of the hustle and bustle of the city centre, was perfectly suited. It had an empty, warehouse space feel to it with metal pillars, a high roof and simple, fuss-free décor which made it a complete blank canvas; perfect for a fashion show.

On arrival it was pretty empty, filled only with the sound of a DJ playing a selection of anything with a big bassline, from his booth tucked inside what looked like chimney space. There was no shortage of seating and no rules as to who could sit where so I snapped up a front row seat while I had the luxury. The room gradually filled up, photographers set up their cameras, the music was turned up a notch and party snacks (pizza, Naan bread and cheese and pineapple- how very 90s) were even offered around.

Finally, the play list changed in preparation for the opening models to take to the catwalk. The first half of the show was dedicated to local fashion from Bristol based boutiques, from vintage to modern street style. The Gold Mine, sister store to Shop Dutty worked a hippy look with an urban edge and tribal prints mixed with denim and knits. All ‘fur coat and no knickers’ appeared a popular theme (and not only with the male members of the audience) with big fur coats, killer heels and barely-there silky underwear making a bold entrance. Donuts sent out male models full of attitude with v-neck cardigans, bow ties, deck shoes

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and skinny jeans in acid brights, showing no sign of an exit from the geek chic trend. Then, Weapon of Choice flaunted their artwork on brave models who strutted in nothing but a pair of knickers and gold body paint complete with illustrations over various parts of the skin. The hippy look was also popular with Bitch n’ Stitch, where fringing, a natural colour palette and textured fabrics aided a Red Indian-esque look. Finally, My Yard reigned the urban cool back in with printed t-shirts, patterned leggings and playful dresses which were modern and wearable.

A short video reminding us of the important cause for the evenings festivities filled the gap between the first and second half, alongside the chance to pick up a show guide and donate some extra pennies. Safeplace, a charity dedicated to helping young people aged 16-19 in Bristol who find themselves homeless or at risk of homelessness had, alongside much needed help from ITV Fixers, put on this fashion show to raise money to keep their efforts going strong. As part of the Connexions Service, they offer support in the event of a crisis but also reinforce the importance of hobbies and interests by helping them to stay or return to education and encouraging their talents. A drop-in service is also provided, where these young people can hang out, get food and take part in workshops to expand their creative side.

Gypsy & Pearl in Bath.

Gypsy & Pearl is an exciting new jewellery and hair accessory brand that was launched in New Look, Bath last week. This brand is exclusively available through New Look and only available in 10 stores nationwide so each piece is Limited Edition.

The idea is to create a beautiful range using superior components that won’t break the bank. Using Swarovski Crystals, real leather, glass and semiprecious stones, the Gypsy & Pearl range stands out from other high street jewellery brands by offering more value and a higher quality for your money.

Retail prices range from £5 to £18.

“This season’s look is all about putting it together for yourself. You can be 12 or 32 and it will all look good. Offering something more delicate than a lot of brands around at the moment, Gypsy & Pearl is star style at high street prices.”

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Festive Gift Ideas

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It can be difficult to find Christmas presents that people will truly enjoy so we’ve found a few great examples for those that are hard to buy for.

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Bose Soundock 10 £699 House of Fraser Apple iPad from £429 House of Fraser DKNY Men’s Black Dial, Black Leather £125 H Samuel Paul Smith Fair Aisle Cardigan £140 Harvey Nichols

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Blue Polka Dot Jewellery Box £11.99 H Samuel Chain Handle Bag £12.99 H&M Necklace £10 Topshop Nirvana Flash £128 Swarovski

13 Year Tawny Port £25 Harvey Nichols 9.

10 Mini Champagne Hat Box £45 Harvey Nichols 11. Sony Digital Photo Frame with HD Video £229 Sony

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Winter Wonderland

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abot Circus will create its very own winter wonderland in the heart of Bristol city centre when it switches on its Christmas lights on Thursday 11th November and unveils its first ever skating rink in Quakers Friars.

The skating rink will be the first of its kind in the city centre and will add a new dimension to this year’s celebrations - giving visitors of all ages the chance to get their skates on and enjoy the fun and frivolities that the festive season brings.

The festive season will officially get underway when the lights, featuring Cabot Circus’ iconic giant reindeer and baubles, are switched on under the glass roof of the main circus at 6pm. The event will also feature music and other performances, capturing the joy and excitement of the festive season.

Cabot Circus Centre Manager James Bailey said: “The weeks leading up to Christmas are always full of excitement and Cabot Circus aims to reflect this with an engaging Christmas lights display and entertainment for shoppers. The skating rink will be a fantastic addition to this year’s celebrations and the historic Quakers Friars square will provide the perfect backdrop for this fun festive attraction.”

Cabot Circus’ Christmas lighting scheme uses 127,000 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) rather than conventional bulbs, providing an 80% power saving and echoing the scheme’s many sustainable features. The skating rink is a totally unique eco-friendly rink made using synthetic ice and uses less power than conventional ice rinks, and reflects the scheme’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.

For further information about the event visit http://www. cabotcircus.com

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PAPPED

Hey good lookin’ If you’re anything like us, you’ll be pretty nosey when it comes to other people’s wardrobes, so we took to the streets of Bristol and Bath to hunt down some stylish shoppers, papped them and whacked them onto this page for you all to stare at. You’re welcome.

Name: Ryan Clarke Age: 22 From: Coventry Wearing: Jumper from Art Disco, trainers from FiftyFifty and Urban Outfitters jeans Style: Tight jeans, quirky jumpers

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Name: Blanche Crossley Age: 20 From: Marlow Wearing: Coat from River Island, boots from Urban Outfitters and Uniqlo shirt Style icon: Audrey Hepburn

Name: Holly Atherton Age: 21 From: Bristol Wearing: Blouse and shoulder bag from charity shop and ankle boots from Ebay Style icon: Alexa Chung

Name: Izzy Pearce Age: 16 From: Bristol Wearing: Trainers and lace tights from Topshop, jumper from The Gold Mine Style: Whatever she fancies

Name: Phoebe Bullman Age: 15 From: Bath Wearing: Cardigan and lace body from Topshop and Brogues from vintage shop Style icon: Fearne Cotton

Name: David Schofield Age: 18 From: Winchester Wearing: Boots and skinny jeans from All Saints and checked shirt from Rokit Style icon: Nick Grimshaw

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MENS BARBERS

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have been in a hair wilderness lately, having tried it all I was once a regular at a well-known salon chain, where I would flick through hairstyle guides, inarticulately point at one and leave some while later disappointed and £30 poorer. Hardy surprising when the salon’s main aim was catwalk styles for girls not quick cuts for men.

There was the hassle of booking an appointment somewhere fancy, arranging my day around a haircut and then realising I’d got my days mixed up. I have shopped around, trying out old barbers with fading pictures of models, and even had ago myself, with predictable results.

After all that, RSR Mens Hair is a great relief. Greeted at the door with the offer of something to drink, I am barely inside and already feel at home.

RSR is the real deal, and its chic, airy interior, vintage mirrors and retro painted chandeliers speak volumes about its take on modern barbering.

In moments owner Rachael introduces herself, shows me to a plush leather barber’s chair and we discuss what best to do with my hair, longoverdue a trim. I contribute words like “cool” and “funky” and “not too short”. She seems to know what I mean and gets going, while I relax, sure that I am in safe hands.

As Rachael brushes off my neck, I am greeted with a damn good haircut.

Maybe helped by Rachael’s 15 years specialising in cutting guys’ hair. Unlike a slow girls’ salon, the whole cut was quick, really quick. And the price is good, too; at £9 it is a third of what I used to pay. For another £3 I could have had the whole shampoo, cut and finish, the most expensive cut on the price list.

RSR is a thoroughly modern take on men’s hairdressing, incorporating salon quality hair care and trend-conscious funky styles into a traditional barbershop. But the best of the barbershop tradition has been kept, from the prices and relaxed atmosphere to the policy on walk-ins. A trendy guy feeling a little long in the roots can just drop by RSR anytime without appointment. Or make a booking for later. Another benefit of RSR as an independent men’s hair stylist, is that it does not try to sell you just one brand of product. Years of experience means an excellent range of great brands like Fudge and American Crew.

Drawing on her vast experience and that of her team in the worlds of both salon and men’s hairdressing, RSR owner Rachael is bringing something refreshingly new to the mix. Check it out half-way down Baldwin Street among the pubs and clubs, right at the heart of Bristol.

RSR Mens Hair, 37 Baldwin Street, Bristol.

Ffi: 07599 401402, www.rsrmenshair.co.uk

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Male Grooming Tips

for your skin type. For example, if you have oily skin you want to be using an oil free moisturiser and if you have sensitive skin look for a moisturiser with built in sun protection. The well groomed man should have a clear, clean complexion.

Male Grooming Tip 3 Eyes are always the give away, whether it be your true age they reveal or the fact that you were actually out last night and not working on that report! Use a specialist eye cream to get rid of puffiness and any tell tail wrinkles, and hey presto no one need ever know the truth!

Metrosexual man is the new evolution of man, confident, stylish, and masculine, so here are the top 10 male grooming tips from metroMale Grooming Tip 4 sexual so you to can experience the benefits If you want great looking healthy skin drink that good male grooming can bring. The plenty of water at least 1.5 litres a day. evolution of man continues...

Male Grooming Tip 1 Get a skin care regime, if you don’t always act your age why should you have to look it? A simple skin care regime, face wash, facial scrub and moisturiser can really make a difference.

Male Grooming Tip 2 Know your skin type. So that you can get the most from your skin care regime use products designed

Male Grooming Tip 5 A well groomed male needs to learn how to shave properly. The art of the perfect shave is disappearing fast. Shave after a shower or use plenty of hot water. Don’t use a disposable razor, use a good quality razor, a Mach 3 or a double edge razor.

Invest in a shave brush and use a good quality shave crème and apply it with the brush. Shave with the grain and always apply

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To remove a beard try shampooing it in the shower first, then use clippers and finally shave.

Male Grooming Tip 6 Male body grooming is also essential.

Shower every morning and when necessary, use a body wash not regular soap to avoid drying out your skin and use a good antiperspirant deodorant to help regulate sweat through out the day.

Male Grooming Tip 7 Get a good hair cut, one that suits both your face and your hair type. Not sure what the latest fashion is or what will look good book an appointment at a salon not your local barber and get advice from those in the know. If your hair is thinning keep it short and please no comb overs! Eyebrow grooming for men falls into this category too, see our article on eyebrow grooming for more details.

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LESS KNOWN FACTS

Five things you didn’t know about Bath & Bristol.

Whether you are new to the area or a long-time local, there are many aspects of our local history that you will have picked up along the way. For example, you cannot have missed the city’s proud connection to the great British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, whose innovative designs for Clifton suspension bridge and the SS Great Britain made them world firsts. Being, respectively, the longest span of any bridge and the largest vessel of its kind afloat.

Of course you knew that. Well, here are five less well-known facts about our two cities.

1) Bath model citizen and author Jane Austen epitomises the city and its heyday. She wrote two novels set here, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. Bath certainly likes its Austen connection, with a museum devoted to her and an annual festival. But did she reciprocate the affection? You get the idea that she might have been a little ungrateful for all the trouble Bath has gone to over the years, because it has been reported that she disliked the city. In a letter to her sister, she wrote: “It will be two years tomorrow since we left Bath for Clifton, with what happy feelings of escape.” She lived in Bath from 1801 to 1806, just five years of her forty two year long life. It is also conjectured that while in Bath she underwent a period of depression, which has been used to explain why the time she spent there were some of her least productive years.

2) John Cabot is famous for taking his ship, the Matthew, and its crew across the Atlantic from Bristol in 1497, and becoming the second ever European explorer to reach North America. A proud moment for Bristol and Bristol-born Cabot? Yes, and no. Giovanni Caboto, as he was better known to his friends, was not from England at all, but from Venice, Italy. He like many explorers, Christopher Columbus included, found financial backing abroad. The help this foreigner received here should be remembered as yet more proof of the city’s truly cosmopolitan nature through the ages. Shouldn’t it be Caboto’s Circus though?

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3) Bath, with its elegant architecture, has provided the backdrop for many a Sunday night period drama. But behind that beauty have been hidden slums and poverty. In particular, Avon Street near the docks was considered to be a den of iniquity as bad as anything to be found in the wicked streets of London. It seems to have been a site of constant drinking as well as a red-light district, home to the “nymphs of Avon street”. In 1842, the Reverend Elwin said of the area: “Everything vile and offensive is congregated there. All the scum of Bath – its low prostitutes, its thieves, its beggars – are piled up in the dens.”

4) Once construction finished in Bristol’s dock yards, the SS Great Britain was discovered to be too big to leave. Her owners had to leave her waiting months moored in Bristol’s harbour until she could be eased out during a high spring tide. From then on she had little to do with the city of her birth – or should that be berth? – because the hull was too big for the shallow Avon entrance. Her maiden voyage was made from Liverpool instead which she continued to operate out of as a passenger ship for most of her active service.

5) Bath’s chief designers were John Wood the Elder and his son John Wood the Younger, who continued the work after his father’s death.

They created Bath’s Royal Crescent and The Circus, which are some of the best examples of architecture from the period. Indeed, architectural historian Dan Cruickshank believes The Circus to be one of Britain’s top five buildings. Yet today, we might describe them both as a little bit nutty. Though there is no real evidence, many believe the pair to have been Freemasons and it is known that both were interested in occult and Masonic imagery. John Wood the Elder was fascinated with Stonehenge and what is known as Divine Geometry. The Circus, in particular, displays emblems known to be used by Freemasons carved into the stones. It is also reported that the Crescent and The Circus were designed to symbolise, when seen from above, the sun and the moon. Gay Street and Queen Square together form a key shape, which is another known Masonic symbol. PS: Symbolism aside, Freemasonry in Bath dates back to the 1700s, and eight groups operate in the city today.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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Circuits Due to all the positive feedback I have received since last month’s article on the “300” workout I decided to give some more ideas on circuits.

I want to really push the idea of combining resistance exercises with little or no rest, therefore giving your resistance routine a cardio element, a bigger calorie burn and a greater effect on the metabolism.

If you fancy trying something new and challenging, give this routine a go....

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1. Burpee to Pull Up Begin by standing in front of the pull up bar, drop your body down in a squat format keeping your back straight. Place your hands down in front of you, kick your legs backwards until you are in the same position as the top of a push up. Then kick your knees and feet back up to the squat position and explode upward, jumping into a wide grip on the bar. Pull yourself up until the top of your chest reaches the bar and your chin is just slightly over, lower back down and drop into the next rep.

2. Kettlebell Front Squat to Shoulder Press Stand with your feet at shoulder width and hold kettlebells in the racked position with your arms at approximately 90 degree angles and the kettlebells rested in the natural v of your arms.

Keep your chest and head up, bend at the knees and hips and squat down till your thighs are parallel to the ground. Now push up through your feet and as you return to a standing position press the kettlebells straight over head.

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3. Pull Up to Dip

Program Format

Hang from the bar with a narrow supinated grip, pull yourself up whilst keeping your chest up and shoulders back until your chest reaches the bar. Lower your body back down and drop.

Then quickly get straight up in to the top of the dip position, holding yourself up with a grip just over shoulder width and arms at full extension. Lower your body down until your arms are at 90 degrees and then push back up to your original position.

This workout is based on 4 pairs of exercises done together.

You alternate the exercise each rep and only rest between sets.

Each exercise is 3 sets of 16 reps, so for example...

4. Press Up to Box Jump Place your hands at shoulder-width on the floor and straighten your legs behind you. Keep your body, especially your back, straight. Lower yourself under control until your upper arms are parallel to the ground. Pause, then push yourself back up.

From this, stand straight up quickly in front of the box, bend at the knees and hips and squat down to just below parallel. Now swing your arms upward and push down through your feet, jumping up in an explosive motion. Bring your knees right up to chest height for clearance and then land softly on the box.

Jump back down for the next rep.

Burpee to Pull Up You do 16 Reps (8 of each), these are done alternately so you jump straight into the other exercise of the pair and repeat until you complete the set. 3 Sets are to be done with 45 seconds rest between sets. At the end of each exercise 1 minutes rest is taken before moving on to the next pair of exercises.

Hope you enjoy this one...

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MOTORING

Mercedes E220 CDI BlueEfficiency Sports Coupe

By Tim Barnes-Clay

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LIKED the exterior of this car better than its interior. The outside is sleek and athletic whilst the inside reminded me of the colour of an NHS walking frame. But that is unfair as not all E Class coupe’s will be kitted out in a sort of ivory grey, or Zimmer-frame handle grey, as I cruelly referred to it as.

Jump inside the Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe and quality oozes from every pore. The smell of leather is magnificent and the seating comfort exquisite. Shut the doors and they thump shut with that Germanic solidity. It feels a safe and well screwed together car, but it should do, it’s a Mercedes.

Gun the engine and the car takes off with smooth rapidity but it’s not the fastest coupe on the block. It also feels rather heavy and, at times, quite ungainly. Get away from any twisty country roads and onto the flat black though and you could cruise all day in this beautifully made machine – especially when it is capable of up to 53.3mpg. I’d be very happy to commute for hundreds of miles – even if it meant staring at the awful interior colour scheme.

Despite only having two doors – as you might expect from a coupe - the E Class is a full four-seater, and entry to the back is aided by electrically operated front seats which glide forward and backwards when the back is tilted. If, like me, you have young children, fitting child seats is easier than you might expect, and if you don’t, adult passengers in the rear can enjoy pleasingly shaped bucket seats.

Legroom is a tad limited though, so I’m not sure anyone over 5’ 9 will have as comfortable a journey as the driver and front seat traveller.

The Coupe definitely has a sporty presence, but it is still an E Class, so there is a massive boot which makes life easy if you do have young children with bags of kit, or you’re a couple who simply want a car to tour in. There’s also a first-class music system, easy to use satnav, along with the usual cruise control, dual air conditioning and fully electric seats.

The outside shape on the E Class Coupe, as I hinted earlier, is very attractive; with its classic coupe side aspect – no B-pillars and fully retractable side windows – the two-door car is a particularly sporty

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interpretation of the E-Class’s dynamic design. The whole package looks very expensive, but appearances can be deceptive, because at around £30k it’s an awful lot of car for your money.

PROS ‘N’ CONS • Attractive √ • Lots of kit √ • Comfort • Economical √ • Interior colour X

FACTS • Max speed: 146 mph • 0-60 mph 8.2 seconds • Combined mpg: 53.3 (manual) • Engine layout: 2143 litre turbo diesel • Max. power: 167 bhp • Max. torque: 295 lb-ft • CO2: 139 g/km • Price: £ 30,565 approx.

Alfa Romeo Brera 1750 TBi

By Tim Barnes-Clay

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HIS IS a slightly schizophrenic car. From the front its shark-like face gives out a menacing vibe, but look at its backside and all the aggression has gone to reveal a fairly tame looking beast. Only the low stance of the Alfa and the four tailpipes give away the true nature of the car.

I found the overall shape of the Alfa Romeo Brera quite pleasing, and it got looks of admiration from some people, but it wasn’t quite the sports car I thought it would be.

Ride quality is not bad but the Alfa feels a tad cumbersome for such a small car and on bends it seems determined to lapse into understeer.

It’s fun to drive, don’t get me wrong, but there’s no blistering performance – it’s just pleasantly quick with a 0-60mph sprint of 7.7 seconds, accompanied by a high pitched roar coming from the lovely tailpipes.

The interior styling is simply exquisite with plenty of metallic finishes and all the dials and controls are slanted towards the driver in a really attractive, traditional, sporty way. There’s even an oil temperature gauge and a very fashionable starter button. Add the fact that there’s plenty of adjustment in both the driver’s seat and the steering column, it’s also an easy car to achieve a comfortable driving position in.

Of course this Alfa Romeo is by no means a family car and yet I managed to fit my two small children in the back. It was a hassle

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MOTORING

fitting the child seats in place and my wife had to move her front seat forward quite a way, but nonetheless, everyone got in. Even the 300-litre boot just managed to swallow a folded pushchair. Mind you, I did have to shut the boot lid a few times to make sure it stayed in there, but the important thing for me was that the Brera proved versatile enough to be a big boy’s toy, as well as have a family day out in.

But what exactly is under the bonnet of the Alfa Romeo Brera?

Well, it has a 1750 TBi petrol unit which has variable valve timing, direct fuel injection, a turbocharger and an ingenious ‘scavenging’ control system. This, says Alfa Romeo, improves air-flow through the engine and cuts down on turbo lag. The results are impressive with the 1.7-litre engine generating 197bhp and 320Nm of torque from 1,400rpm.

Despite the tempting engine and the lovely looks, the Brera has intimidating competition in the guise of the Audi TT, and the Nissan 370z. BMW’s 1-Series Coupe and Peugeot’s bizarre RCZ are also potential rivals. It also won’t retain its value as steadfastly as its premium brand rivals, but starting at around £25,000, the Brera 1750 TBi is not bad value for money. Its running costs shouldn’t be too expensive either. The Co2 emissions are only 189g/km and I managed, even with a family on board, around 34mpg on the combined cycle.

So, if you’re after a good looking, sporty car and you want something a little different then the Alfa Romeo Brera could be right up your street. The car makes you happy – it feels a sexy car to be in, and that, I suspect, is why people will buy it.

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FACTS

• Looks √ • Fun √ • Economy • Space X

• Max speed: 127 mph • 0-62 mph: 6.5 seconds • Engine layout: 1598cc 16v 4-cylinder • Max. power (bhp): 134 at 6700 rpm • Price: £27,450

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PARTY SCENE

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RSR held the VIP party in a private area in Bristol’s hottest nightclub, Privé, where guests enjoyed entertainment provided by The Mini Man, who poured sambuca shots from the bartop!

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NEW CITY SOUND

New City Sound

By Renny C

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I READERS, I’m back after a short break in Corfu where the drinks tasted better in the sunshine... there was a lot of that there plus a lot of “Spin time” as I like to call it.

Big thanks to Promoter Akis (Evryviadis Ilias) for making Sam Pitch, Jay C and I very welcome on the island. Let me introduce you to Bristol Promotions duo New City Sound or NCS for short. To be honest I thought this was a spinoff for a crime show until I got slapped by the editor for not knowing my shizz. Anyway, I now know...

SO HOW DID IT ALL BEGIN? Matt: I’d wanted to put a decent House night on for a long time, something with a bit of class and designed to last. I’d worked on a few other projects with some not so reliable people. Dan saw a flyer from one of my events and gave me a shout. That was back in 2005 and so by early 2006 when NCS launched, we’d already got to know each other.

WHERE DID THE NAME COME FROM? Dan: Matt came up with the name and logo in fairness, but we all sat down and discussed different names and styles, but we felt this was the strongest. It represented what we were saying and didn’t seem like a fad name.

WHAT GAVE YOU THAT INITIAL PUSH? Matt: A real desire to do something with the music I love before I got too old! Dan: I’d contacted stacks of promoters before hooking up with Matt, but we clicked. I could see we both wanted to achieve something.

Simon: I came in a couple of years ago. I bumped into Matt & Dan at a gig and there was a spark. They helped me out covering a few gigs when I was double booked and I was soon on board as a resident.

WHO’S THROWING THE BEST PARTIES AT THE MOMENT? Simon: New City Sound! Seriously, whether it is one of our club

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gigs or if we are just booked to play, I’ve not seen a better outfit.

I’ve been playing over 20 years and what we have drawn together is special. This year alone we’ve put on The Shapeshifters, Danny Rampling, KKlass, Junior Jack & Kid Creme and Joey Negro. There is no other independent night in the area putting this much effort into bringing global A list acts to Bristol.

WHICH OTHER COUNTRIES HAVE YOU PLAYED/PUT PARTIES ON? Matt: We’ve been fortunate to play all over. Cafe Del Mar was special.

Our podcast and radio appearances also go out to every continent and countless countries.

WHAT WAS THE FIRST EVENT YOU EVER PLAYED AT/PUT ON? Dan: The first ever NCS gig was at The Cotton Club in Newport on February 4 2006. We had some fun finding our feet there as a team, but the club was constantly pushing for more commercial music so we moved on. We tried to tell them they needed variety, including quality underground nights, to survive long term, but they wouldn’t listen. The owners went out of business.

WHERE CAN WE FIND MORE INFO ABOUT YOU GUYS? Matt: Our website is great www.newcitysound.co.uk, there’s all the info you need, the podcast link is on there to download loads of free music, there’s individual pages for all the members and a forum for promoting and chatting. We get really good feedback on the site.

We’ve also got a private function section on the site - we done all sorts of fashion show work, weddings, birthdays, product launches, and worked for some high profile people and companies. Don’t call us for a cheesy disco though please! Bespoke only.

WHEN ALL THE PARTYING IS OVER HOW DO YOU LIKE TO CHILL OUT? Simon: Spending time with my wife and kids.

Matt: My wife is British born Indian. Visiting my in laws is great - ice

cold Stella and proper Indian food. A good bottle of red wine on the sofa with the Mrs too on a Friday night. Bliss.

Dan: Relaxing at home with my fiancée.

SO HOW IS THE SCENE IN YOUR EYES AT THE MOMENT? Dan: Its tough, but we are thriving.

Matt: Yeah, so many nights have struggled and folded over the years.

We’ve got a good foundation and team in place though, so we are really confident. There is an awful lot of terrible music out there - every one with a Mac book and a loop function suddenly thinks they are a producer. We search hard for good music and that’s what people have responded to. We’ve just launched our own record label too - New City Sound Recordings - and we’ve taken the same approach in terms of quality control. We’ve now got some incredible tracks signed. Our first release was on 23 August and we have a record ready to release every two weeks from hereon. Check us out on Beat port, Juno, Traxsource, iTunes etc WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF THE DANCE MUSIC SCENE? Simon: It’s mad, we all work full time. Dan’s a plumber, Matt’s a lawyer and I’m an account manager. We really have to coordinate ourselves, delegate and manage carefully. The other residents are really supportive though and know what needs to be done.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO UP AND COMING DJS/ PROMOTERS? Matt: Work your nuts off. Never stop. Ignore everyone who tells you not to.

Dan: Yep, Teamwork too.

Simon: Get in touch.

When was the 1st time you visited Ibiza? Was it to holiday or to play?

Dan: I think I went on a family holiday years ago, I was only 14. To then go back with NCS a couple of years ago was great.

Matt: A couple of holidays there in the mid 90’s and then nearly every year since for gigs. Check the island out if you’ve never been. Just avoid the West End and you will have the best time ever, whatever your age or tastes. The food, wine and scenery are fantastic, aside from the music.

HOW DO YOU SEE THE SCENE 5 YEARS FROM NOW? Matt: I hope that download sites stop accepting total crap from every kiddie with a Mac book. If they do, it will mean the return of less throw away music and that will drive the quality of the scene as a whole. Venues, artists and agents also need to think carefully about their fees - the paying public is not out there like it used to be. Perhaps the recession is a good thing in that sense - only the real quality will survive or come through and in five years the scene will be thriving again, I hope!

IF YOU HAD A TIME MACHINE WHAT YEAR WOULD YOU GO BACK TO AND WHY? I wouldn’t change where we are right now actually! NCS is looking good, we are fully booked through to the New Year, the label is doing well and we have some superb production work in the pipeline!

Peace and chicken grease!!

Renny C

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NIGHT SOCIETY

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MUSIC REVIEWS won’t deny this. The massive synths throughout, chunky basslines and that unmistakable Rihanna vocal all fused together are sure to make this another hit.

Ant Nichols ALBUM OF THE MONTH:

CEE-LO GREEN ‘THE LADY KILLER’ As we edge closer to Christmas the re-packaged albums start emerging for those artists who haven’t got the new material to wow us with.

Having said that you also have a host of new albums coming out around November time which do have new material and this month there are plenty. But the artist who I thought stood out the most was Cee-Lo Green who you might know from the massive track called ‘F**k You’. A track being played on radio and in clubs across the South West over the last few weeks.

Having only just left her manger in the last few weeks, it’s going to be another massive twelve months for Rihanna. She is now signed up to Jay-Z’s ‘Roc Nation’ label, which reunites her with the rapper who signed her to Def Jam back in 2005. So expect more massive things, as part of that deal, Rihanna now launches her own company called ‘Rihanna Entertainment’ which will encompass her music, film, fragrance, fashion and book ventures.

DOWNLOAD DATE: OUT NOW

FAITHLESS – FEEL ME If you are a pure Faithless fan then this track will tick your box without disappointment. I checked out the ATFC remix and had to listen 3 or 4 times it was that good.

Some might argue it has that original early day Faithless sound in abundance, and more so than some of the recent material. Equally though if you aren’t as up to date with Faithless as your mate who has listened since day one, but you like your house with that techy progressive edge, then this is going to have you wetting yourself on the dancefloor for days after you first hear it. Maxi Jazz has got his vocals stamped all over this track, making the whole production one massive peaktime floorfiller.

Plus you cant blame the guys for following in what most producers and artists are doing at the moment, and that’s collaborating with other artists.

So que the names Faithless are working with currently: Eric Prydz, Tiesto, ATFC, The Temper Trap, Mark Knight and Calida all stamp their personal sound on ‘The Dance Never Ends’ which is the album out at the beginning of this month. Definitely an album worth checking out!

So a quick blog on Cee-Lo Green for those who know jack all about the American singer. You think you might recognise his voice from somewhere? DOWNLOAD DATE: TBA Grab a copy of ‘Crazy’ by Gnarls Barclay and see if you recognise his voice.

Cee-Lo used to be part of Gnarls Barclay and sang on the ‘Crazy’ track back in 2006.

FAKE BLOOD – I THINK I LIKE

His album entitled ‘The Lady Killer’ is out around 9th November and is full of hooks and melodies to last a lifetime. It’s yet another catchy vocal filled album with some funked up tracks and more down tempo classic sounding ones.

If you are going to make a tune with a video, and just for arguments sake, one has to be a bit naff and tacky then lucky in this case it’s the video which is a bit tacky. The tune however; nothing short of brilliant!

It’s another disco filled, funked up classic, going along the route of Duck If you never got a chance to check out F**k You then don’t worry, it’s on Sauce and A-Trak, which might go someway to explaining why Armand Van the album, but also be sure to check out ‘Satisfied’ and ‘I Want You’. You can Helden (one half of Duck Sauce) was one of the first DJ’s to drop this gem catch some of the previews on Cee-Lo’s You Tube channel online or go to into his sets. www.ceelogreen.com DOWNLOAD DATE: 09 NOVEMBER From the playful looped vocal dropping into different keys throughout, it’s that tune you will be running to the DJ asking to be reminded of the name, humming it in the cab and downloading it when you get home. Not to mention the amount of dancefloor time spent bopping away.

RIHANNA – ONLY GIRL IN THE WORLD

Straight off the back off the massive collaboration with Eminem with ‘Love The Way You Lie’ Rihanna is back with the first track of her latest album. Produced by Stargate, this track was only recently described by Rihanna herself as ‘bigger than Rudeboy’. I am sure when you hear it you

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If you love this tune like I do and you haven’t seen Fake Blood live yet and you’ve got a spare weekend and fancy a trip to Belgium, they are playing at the infamous ‘I Love Techo’ festival on the 13th November, so grab those Euros and rock on! There is only one way that tune can sound better and that’s played live by the people who made it!

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MOLES EVOLVED

Moles

The Cure, Groove Armada, Supergrass, Massive Attack and Blur. Just a few of the band names who have played Moles, stamped onto the freshly painted walls for all to look at in wonder. Although during my school years I spent many a night watching bands here, it seems I’ve been completely oblivious to what Moles actually stands for and whose famous footprints I may well have been tracing at that.

I met Moles’ promoter, Tim Wright in the newly refurbished music café part of the building, which had a cosy, relaxed atmosphere thanks to the leather furniture, cushions, mood lighting and a soundtrack of Florence and The Machine and Editors filling the silence. At a glimpse, it’s poles apart from what I remember to be just a small and dark room in the basement with another small bar upstairs. The entrance was a small door

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right beside the busy road which brought you straight into that room but today, I enter straight into this café which sits above the road and is much more welcoming and leads through to the basement room. It felt like a completely different place, and in some ways, it is.

Tim explains that Moles still works on two parts; live music and a good clubbing venue which is open much later. It’s Bath’s better known venue for live acts; it’s been open since 1978 and has provided the city with up and coming bands ever since, not to mention that the list of bands who have performed at the venue before going on to become the biggest names in the business, is endless. It’s hard to believe that this little place has played host to the likes of Radiohead and more recently, Foals and Annie Mac. Moles continues to bring new bands and artists to its punters thanks to Tim and his endless search for new, good quality (something he emphasises to be vital) talent. In fact, in just a few days time, Grime artist, Devlin who recently performed at the MOBO Awards, is set to play the intimate venue for a crowd who are yet to find out just how big he will become. When I hear this I’m surprised that what I thought was a typically Indie/alternative venue would be hosting a Grime MC but as Tim informs me, Moles tries to maintain a sense of diversity where you can expect a whole range of genres but of the best quality no matter what it is, and just looking at the wall can prove that, where the names range from Mumford and Sons to Kissy Sell Out.

So how has little old Moles developed over all these years? Well, besides the new interior and owners, Ric and Sybil, not that much. It is emphasised that they are determined to hold on to that famous heritage, all it was before and it’s name in Bath and its surrounding towns, and build up on it- bringing it into the modern world; “Continuing tradition but pushing forward in a very positive way”, as Tim explains. It is exactly as it was; showcasing artists who have been picked out with a fine toothcomb for a good ticket price, in a relaxed atmosphere where you can stay dancing until the early hours and walk home at the end of the night knowing that in a few years time, you will probably be struggling to even find a ticket for said band once they’ve well and truly made it. Stick your nose up at that idea and you need to head over to Moles and have a good long look at those walls!

Today, Moles is so much more than a live music venue and place to exercise those dancing shoes. The music café serves delicious grub perfect for these cold, gloomy days leading up to Winter. Expect to find pie and mash, homemade cakes and bowls of cheesy chips at reasonable prices.

“Food to get your teeth into” Tim tells me, and all of it 100% British and even locally sourced in many cases. You can’t argue with that. It’s the perfect setting for a few drinks and some food with your favourite people before checking out a band or one of the brand new club nights that are doing so well in the city. The regular ‘Big Cheese’ night on a Tuesday remains whilst Thursdays now play host to ‘Blow‘, an Indie night with good drink deals and reasonable entry fee at £5/£4 NUS. Then, Fridays are ‘Confession’ which is all about Electro/House/Indie, courtesy of Mr Steve Bob (you may recognise him from the Thekla in Bristol) and upstairs hosts a live band; perfect if your feet are tired and you fancy something more sedate in the mean time. Plus, it’s free before 11am.

Now, the upper level of Moles has a recording studio where a band called Backseat recently recorded. One of their records was later snapped up by Radio 1’s Zane Lowe, as his Hottest Record In The World Today, bringing them plenty more fans and packing out the venue when they returned to perform. Impressive. I learn that some great artists have come to record upstairs (a member of Placebo has recently taken to the studio to record with his new band) and come back time and time again to rebuild before they play to a live audience. On top of this, Moles will soon have their own record store, selling music only; the perfect addition to an already successful venue and definitely something that Bath could benefit from.

Moles, it seems, is a bit of a dark horse. Yes, it’s one of the best live music venues around and it has always been popular with both students and locals thanks to it’s impressive listings and history, but the passion that goes into making Moles what it is, is surprising. From listening to Tim talk about how he feels a personal responsibility to keep its past and build up on it to make it even better whilst ensuring every event he organises is of good quality, with bands that will be ‘the next big thing’ just like those who have made it to the walls and all, of course, for a modest price, it is obvious that there is nothing to do but continue to succeed. As Tim says,

“it’s all about doing whatever you’re doing well, not half-heartedly and with excitement and the best tools possible” which I guess, is the essence of Moles club.

14 George Street, Bath BA1 2EN. 01225 40445 // info@moles.co.uk Words: Siobhan Fagan Photography: Alex Cater

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FOOD & DRINK

The Nineteenth House

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ntering newly opened wine bar and restaurant The Nineteenth House – it comes after the 18th house on Bath’s St James’s Parade – is like stepping into the dining room of someone who enjoys classic comfort and good taste. It is a dramatically different establishment than the one that previously occupied the premises, a fire burns in the hearth, you walk on real timber boards, the decorations are vintage – no faux here – and the colour scheme has a rich English Heritage feel. A perfect place for a lazy Sunday with friends.

A lot of fun has been had creating the traditional-with-a-twist décor.

Birdcages in the first floor bar subtly echo the birds on the wallpaper, while the beautifully-lit basement lounge has an old school theme, literally, from refurbished old desks complete with inkpot holders to photos of old cricket teams. At the foot of the stairs there is a glimpsed wine cellar

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displaying dark potent bottles, part of the fine selection of wines served by the glass or bottle. Beyond that in the main room lies a secret alcove perfect for private chats. Upstairs on the first floor in the main restaurant dining area, old crockery and silverware become decorations.

The Nineteenth House’s ethos aims to be the quintessence of Englishness, from menu and ingredients to style and service, inspired in part by the owner’s grandmother, who was a stickler for good manners.

As far as possible, all food is English, such as locally-sourced and traceable fruit and vegetables, real ales from local breweries and a who’s who of local Somerset cheese makers, including Wyfe of Bath. The menu covers a variety of traditional British dishes, from the pan fried bubble and squeak starter and fish and chips main course to bread and butter pudding. Good sized portions for very fair prices, with most main courses giving change from a tenner, and not even the 10oz rib eye steak creeps above £13.

Seating ourselves at a first floor window table, we can watch the sunny but chill Bath street scene go by and faintly hear our food being prepared.

My companions chose pie of the day with vegetables and clouds of mash potato and the grilled haddock with bubble and squeak and lemon caper sauce. I put talk of tradition to the test: fish and chips with a beer batter – I saw the Cornish Doom Bar beer for it being pulled – mushy peas and home-made tartar sauce, taking me straight back to seaside holidays in Cornwall.

The sight of it spurs my hunger and I eat as if this is all I expect that day.

So fresh is it out of the fryer that the batter moistens in contact with my knife and segments of white fish steam on my fork. This is good; the best I’ve eaten. The mushy peas are rich with flavour and the tartar sauce is just right. The chips are good too, well-sized, firm and golden yellow. Only positive noises accompany my friends’ choices of pie and haddock, which look excellent.

For desert, they choose treacle tart with ice cream and bread and butter pudding. It’s not long before the positive verdicts are in: “This is the best bread and butter pudding ever!” Since it is at this time of year that the hedgerows around my parents’ Somerset home are harvested for

blackberries and their apple trees pelt the ground with ripe fruit, I choose the completely seasonal blackberry and apple crumble with custard. My mother bakes this desert a lot so the stakes are high. Today the crumble does not crumble, but is dense and moist like cookie dough. The sugared apple chunks have a fantastic texture and flavour, the blackberries sparingly provide blots of rich purple, while the custard adds a golden mantle. If the fish and chips were impressive, the crumble topped the lot, better even than home. Sorry mum.

Letting that great meal settle, we had a chat with owner David, who proves to have fantastic local knowledge and a bit of a brain for history, then it was out into Bath’s blustery but bright autumn streets, grateful to feel so warm and full.

The Nineteenth House, 19 St James’s Parade, Bath Ffi: 01225 447728 / www.thenineteenthhouse.com

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EVENT LISTINGS 01 NOVEMBER 2010

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Mondays Old skool at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

iDENtity at The Den, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 21.00. Price: free before 11.30. £3 after.

The Lash! at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 22:00. Price: £3 before midnight drinks from £1.30.

Star Vistas at The Photo Gallery, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 11am - 5pm. Price: Free.

Star Vistas at The Photo Gallery, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 11am - 5pm. Price: Free.

Bristol Jam at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: Times Vary. Price: Prices vary.

Bristol Jam at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: Times Vary. Price: Prices vary.

Lifegame by Improbable at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm/8pm. Price: £16/£14/£12/£10/£5 (Concs £2 off excl. £5 tickets).

Shakespeare Schools Festival at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7pm. Price: £7.50 / Concession £5.50.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

02 NOVEMBER 2010 Tuesdays - Glastonbury Greats at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Salsa in Canvas @ The Slug & Lettuce at Salsa Souls - Bristol Salsa dance, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 8 pm. Price: £6 (£5 NUS).

Star Vistas at The Photo Gallery, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 11am - 5pm. Price: Free.

Bristol Jam at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: Times Vary. Price: Prices vary.

Lifegame by Improbable at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm/8pm. Price: £16/£14/£12/£10/£5 (Concs £2 off excl. £5 tickets).

Shakespeare Schools Festival at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7pm. Price: £7.50 / Concession £5.50.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

03 NOVEMBER 2010 Wednesdays - Ninties at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

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Lifegame by Improbable at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm/8pm. Price: £16/£14/£12/£10/£5 (Concs £2 off excl. £5 tickets).

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

CONTRABAND SESSIONS! at The Golden Lion, Bristol Live Music. Price: FREE ENTRY!.

Open Mic Night at The Galley, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 8:30PM. Price: FREE. CONTRABAND SESSIONS! at The Golden Lion, Bristol Live Music. Price: FREE ENTRY!.

04 NOVEMBER 2010 Cocoloco at Bluerooms Bath Party.

Time: 10pm. Price: £4 - 10.

Thursdays 241 Cocktails at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Thursdays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: Free before 10pm £3 after.

5 week Baby Massage Course at The Witches Brew Limited, Bristol Meeting.

Time: 10am - 11am for 5 weeks begininng 14th October. Price: £40 for a 5 week course.

Tones - Funk/Soul/HipHop Night at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 8pm-12am. Price: Free.

Bristol Jam at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: Times Vary. Price: Prices vary.

Tuning out with Radio Z at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm. Price: £12 / Concession £8.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

Casiotone for the Painfully Alone at

Cube Cinema, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 8pm. Price: £8 advance / £10 on the door.

05 NOVEMBER 2010 Fridays - Purple Baize at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 5am. Price: Free.

BLISS at Java Bar & Club, Bristol Party.

Time: 10pm till 3am. Price: £4 Guestlist, £5 on the door.

Fridays at Sasparilla, Bristol Party.

Time: 17:00. Price: £0.

Fridays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: All drinks 241 All night. Entry £3 b4 midnight.

Bristol Jam at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: Times Vary. Price: Prices vary.

Time: 9:30pm. Price: £FREE. Saturdays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: Free entry b4 10pm Get £3 off with online vouchers.

Werk at Timbuk 2, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 23:00. Price: £6 (£5 NUS).

Kapap/Krav Maga/Self Defence at KapapBristol, Bristol Sports. Price: six pounds.

Bristol Jam at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: Times Vary. Price: Prices vary.

Tuning out with Radio Z at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm. Price: £12 / Concession £8.

Round 2 by The Factory at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 6pm. Price: £12/£8 Concs.

Tuning out with Radio Z at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm. Price: £12 / Concession £8.

The Seagull by The Factory at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm. Price: £12/£8 Concs.

Round 2 by The Factory at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 6pm. Price: £12/£8 Concs.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

The Seagull by The Factory at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm. Price: £12/£8 Concs.

07 NOVEMBER 2010

A Rainbow in Curved Air at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm. Price: £20/£18/£14/£12/£5 (Concs £2 off Excl. £5 seats).

Get Fabulous For Christmas! at The Witches Brew Limited, Bristol Fitness.

Time: 10am-12pm. Price: £20 per lesson. Attend 6 lessons and get the last one free. A saving of £20!.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

06 NOVEMBER 2010 Saturdays - By the Pool at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 5am. Price: Free.

Just Java at Java Bar & Club, Bristol Party.

Time: 10pm till 3:30am.

Saturdays at Platform1, Clifton Party.

Time: 22:00. Price: £5 - £7 @ Door.

Pre Club at Sasparilla, Bristol Party.

Time: 17:00. Price: free.

Sun Kissed Beach Party at 31, Bristol Party.

Sundays - Grassroots at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Sunday night Salsa in the Aztec Hotel at Aztec Spa, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 7 pm. Price: £6 (£5 NUS).

The Sunday Slouch at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 3pm-7pm. Price: Free! .

Movie Nights at Horts City Tavern, Bristol - Other.

Time: 20:00. Price: No entry fee.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

The Lash! at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 22:00. Price: £3 before midnight drinks from £1.30.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

09 NOVEMBER 2010 Tuesdays - Glastonbury Greats at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Salsa in Canvas @ The Slug & Lettuce at Salsa Souls - Bristol Salsa dance, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 8 pm. Price: £6 (£5 NUS).

Under Glass at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: times vary. Price: £8.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

10 NOVEMBER 2010 Wednesdays - Ninties at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free. iDENtity at The Den, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 21.00. Price: free before 11.30. £3 after.

Under Glass at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: times vary. Price: £8.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

CONTRABAND SESSIONS! at The Golden Lion, Bristol Live Music. Price: FREE ENTRY!.

Open Mic Night at The Galley, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 8:30PM. Price: FREE. CONTRABAND SESSIONS! at The Golden Lion, Bristol Live Music. Price: FREE ENTRY!.

Thankyouplease @ Mbargo at Mbargo, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 9pm til very late. Price: £FREE (last entry 1am).

11 NOVEMBER 2010

That Sunday Feeling - Open Mic Night at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 7.30pm. Price: Free.

Thursdays 241 Cocktails at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

08 NOVEMBER 2010

Thursdays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: Free before 10pm £3 after.

Mondays Old skool at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Cocoloco at Java Bar & Club, Bristol Party.

Time: 10pm. Price: £4 - 10.

5 week Baby Massage Course at The Witches Brew Limited, Bristol

Meeting.

Time: 10am - 11am for 5 weeks begininng 14th October. Price: £40 for a 5 week course.

Tones - Funk/Soul/HipHop Night at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 8pm-12am. Price: Free.

Under Glass at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: times vary. Price: £8.

The Wild Party at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm, Matinee Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9/ Preview Thu 11 £9.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

Party.

Time: 17:00. Price: free.

Sun Kissed Beach Party at 31, Bristol Party.

Time: 9:30pm. Price: £FREE. Saturdays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: Free entry b4 10pm Get £3 off with online vouchers.

Kapap/Krav Maga/Self Defence at KapapBristol, Bristol Sports. Price: six pounds.

12 NOVEMBER 2010 Fridays - Purple Baize at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 5am. Price: Free.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

BLISS at Java Bar & Club, Bristol Party.

Time: 10pm till 3am. Price: £4 Guestlist, £5 on the door.

14 NOVEMBER 2010

Fridays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: All drinks 241 All night. Entry £3 b4 midnight.

Under Glass at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: times vary. Price: £8.

The Wild Party at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm, Matinee Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9/ Preview Thu 11 £9.

Get Fabulous For Christmas! at The Witches Brew Limited, Bristol Fitness.

Time: 10am-12pm. Price: £20 per lesson. Attend 6 lessons and get the last one free. A saving of £20!.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

13 NOVEMBER 2010 Saturdays - By the Pool at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 5am. Price: Free.

Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 20.00. Price: £12/£8.

The Wild Party at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm, Matinee Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9/ Preview Thu 11 £9.

CONTRABAND SESSIONS! at The Golden Lion, Bristol Live Music. Price: FREE ENTRY!.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

CONTRABAND SESSIONS! at The Golden Lion, Bristol Live Music. Price: FREE ENTRY!.

16 NOVEMBER 2010

Sundays - Grassroots at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Sunday night Salsa in the Aztec Hotel at Aztec Spa, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 7 pm. Price: £6 (£5 NUS).

The Sunday Slouch at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 3pm-7pm. Price: Free! .

Movie Nights at Horts City Tavern, Bristol - Other.

Time: 20:00. Price: No entry fee.

The Wild Party at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm, Matinee Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9/ Preview Thu 11 £9.

Charleston Courses & Workshops at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

Thankyouplease @ Mbargo at Mbargo, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 9pm til very late. Price: £FREE (last entry 1am).

Fridays - Purple Baize at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 5am. Price: Free.

BLISS at Java Bar & Club, Bristol Party.

Time: 10pm till 3am. Price: £4 Guestlist, £5 on the door.

Fridays at Sasparilla, Bristol Party.

Time: 17:00. Price: £0.

Fridays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: All drinks 241 All night. Entry £3 b4 midnight.

The Wild Party at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm, Matinee Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9/ Preview Thu 11 £9.

Ivan and the Dogs at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 20.00. Price: £12/£8.

This epic escapade follows our beatboxing heroes on a rip-roaring journey to the future and back via outerspaace, dropping some serious vocal wizadry along the way. Pure raw talent, mixed with innovative use of their ten voices, lead to an adrenaline-charged vocal performance reminiscent of Stomp, Into the Hoods or Blue Man Group. Box Office - 0117 987 7877

Tuesdays - Glastonbury Greats at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Salsa in Canvas @ The Slug & Lettuce at Salsa Souls - Bristol Salsa dance, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 8 pm. Price: £6 (£5 NUS).

The Wild Party at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm, Matinee Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9/ Preview Thu 11 £9.

Get Fabulous For Christmas! at The Witches Brew Limited, Bristol Fitness.

Time: 10am-12pm. Price: £20 per lesson. Attend 6 lessons and get the last one free. A saving of £20!.

18 NOVEMBER 2010

20 NOVEMBER 2010

Cocoloco at Bluerooms Bath Party.

Time: 10pm. Price: £4 - 10.

Saturdays - By the Pool at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 5am. Price: Free.

Thursdays 241 Cocktails at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Just Java at Java Bar & Club, Bristol Party.

Time: 10pm till 3:30am.

Thursdays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: Free before 10pm £3 after.

Saturdays at Platform1, Clifton Party.

Time: 22:00. Price: £5 - £7 @ Door.

Pre Club at Sasparilla, Bristol Party.

Time: 17:00. Price: free.

Shlomo’s Boxed at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm. Price: £15 - £5.

5 week Baby Massage Course at The Witches Brew Limited, Bristol Meeting.

Time: 10am - 11am for 5 weeks begininng 14th October. Price: £40 for a 5 week course.

Ivan and the Dogs at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 20.00. Price: £12/£8.

Tones - Funk/Soul/HipHop Night at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 8pm-12am. Price: Free.

Saturdays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: Free entry b4 10pm Get £3 off with online vouchers.

An explosion of taste with Champagne! at The River Grille, Bristol Food.

Time: 7.30pm. Price: £45.00.

Kapap/Krav Maga/Self Defence at KapapBristol, Bristol Sports. Price: six pounds.

17 NOVEMBER 2010 Wednesdays - Ninties at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

That Sunday Feeling - Open Mic Night at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 7.30pm. Price: Free.

iDENtity at The Den, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 21.00. Price: free before 11.30. £3 after.

15 NOVEMBER 2010

Saturdays at Platform1, Clifton Party.

Time: 22:00. Price: £5 - £7 @ Door.

Mondays Old skool at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

The Wild Party at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm, Matinee Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9/ Preview Thu 11 £9.

Pre Club at Sasparilla, Bristol

The Lash! at Oceana, Bristol

Ivan and the Dogs at Bristol Old

Just Java at Java Bar & Club, Bristol Party.

Time: 10pm till 3:30am.

Open Mic Night at The Galley, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 8:30PM. Price: FREE.

Under Glass at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: times vary. Price: £8.

The Wild Party at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm, Matinee Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9/ Preview Thu 11 £9.

Fridays at Sasparilla, Bristol Party.

Time: 17:00. Price: £0.

Party.

Time: 22:00. Price: £3 before midnight drinks from £1.30.

The Wild Party at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm, Matinee Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9/ Preview Thu 11 £9.

Ivan and the Dogs at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 20.00. Price: £12/£8.

19 NOVEMBER 2010

Sun Kissed Beach Party at 31, Bristol Party.

Time: 9:30pm. Price: £FREE.

The Wild Party at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7.30pm, Matinee Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9/ Preview Thu 11 £9.

Ivan and the Dogs at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 20.00. Price: £12/£8.

21 NOVEMBER 2010 Sundays - Grassroots at The Elbow

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EVENT LISTINGS Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Sunday night Salsa in the Aztec Hotel at Aztec Spa, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 7 pm. Price: £6 (£5 NUS).

The Sunday Slouch at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 3pm-7pm. Price: Free! .

Movie Nights at Horts City Tavern, Bristol - Other.

Time: 20:00. Price: No entry fee.

Thankyouplease @ Mbargo at Mbargo, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 9pm til very late. Price: £FREE (last entry 1am).

That Sunday Feeling - Open Mic Night at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 7.30pm. Price: Free.

22 NOVEMBER 2010 Mondays Old skool at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

The Lash! at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 22:00. Price: £3 before midnight drinks from £1.30.

Can-Can Courses in Bristol at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

23 NOVEMBER 2010 Tuesdays - Glastonbury Greats at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Salsa in Canvas @ The Slug & Lettuce at Salsa Souls - Bristol Salsa dance, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 8 pm. Price: £6 (£5 NUS).

1984 by George Orwell at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9.

Can-Can Courses in Bristol at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

24 NOVEMBER 2010 Wednesdays - Ninties at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free. iDENtity at The Den, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 21.00. Price: free before 11.30. £3 after.

1984 by George Orwell at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9.

Jason and Medea at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 20.00/14.30. Price: £12/£6.

Can-Can Courses in Bristol at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

CONTRABAND SESSIONS! at The Golden Lion, Bristol Live Music. Price: FREE ENTRY!.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Time: til 5am. Price: Free.

Thursdays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: Free before 10pm £3 after.

Just Java at Java Bar & Club, Bristol Party.

Time: 10pm till 3:30am.

5 week Baby Massage Course at The Witches Brew Limited, Bristol Meeting.

Time: 10am - 11am for 5 weeks begininng 14th October. Price: £40 for a 5 week course.

Tones - Funk/Soul/HipHop Night at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 8pm-12am. Price: Free.

1984 by George Orwell at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9.

Jason and Medea at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 20.00/14.30. Price: £12/£6.

Can-Can Courses in Bristol at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

26 NOVEMBER 2010 Fridays - Purple Baize at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 5am. Price: Free.

Pre Club at Sasparilla, Bristol Party.

Time: 17:00. Price: free.

Sun Kissed Beach Party at 31, Bristol Party.

Time: 9:30pm. Price: £FREE. Saturdays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: Free entry b4 10pm Get £3 off with online vouchers.

Kapap/Krav Maga/Self Defence at KapapBristol, Bristol Sports. Price: six pounds.

1984 by George Orwell at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9.

Jason and Medea at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 20.00/14.30. Price: £12/£6.

Ausform Platform & DV8 Physical Theatre at Cube Cinema, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8.30pm. Price: £5/4.

Open Mic Night at The Galley, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 8:30PM. Price: FREE.

BLISS at Java Bar & Club, Bristol Party.

Time: 10pm till 3am. Price: £4 Guestlist, £5 on the door.

CONTRABAND SESSIONS! at The Golden Lion, Bristol Live Music. Price: FREE ENTRY!.

Fridays at Sasparilla, Bristol Party.

Time: 17:00. Price: £0.

25 NOVEMBER 2010

Fridays at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 21:00. Price: All drinks 241 All night. Entry £3 b4 midnight.

Sundays - Grassroots at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

1984 by George Orwell at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 8pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Price: £13 / Concession £9.

Sunday night Salsa in the Aztec Hotel at Aztec Spa, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 7 pm. Price: £6 (£5 NUS).

Cocoloco at Bluerooms Bath Party.

Time: 10pm. Price: £4 - 10.

Thursdays 241 Cocktails at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Jason and Medea at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 20.00/14.30. Price: £12/£6.

Get Fabulous For Christmas! at The Witches Brew Limited, Bristol Fitness.

Time: 10am-12pm. Price: £20 per lesson. Attend 6 lessons and get the last one free. A saving of £20!.

TALL STORIES presents TWINKLE TWONKLE HOW I WONDER WHAT YOU ARE… Sun 28 November, 11am & 1.30pm. Tickets £5 Stella loves the stars. Every evening she gazes at them through her telescope. But one night her little brother Ryan wishes on a star, extends the telescope all the way and starts climbing...

Tall Stories, the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, presents its latest show. Inspired by nursery rhymes and the Big Bang, stories, music and the mystery of space lift you up, up and away!

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Saturdays at Platform1, Clifton Party.

Time: 22:00. Price: £5 - £7 @ Door.

Can-Can Courses in Bristol at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

Can-Can Courses in Bristol at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

28 NOVEMBER 2010

The Sunday Slouch at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 3pm-7pm. Price: Free! .

Movie Nights at Horts City Tavern, Bristol - Other.

Time: 20:00. Price: No entry fee.

Twinkle Twonkle at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 11am & 1.30pm. Price: £5.

27 NOVEMBER 2010

Can-Can Courses in Bristol at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

Saturdays - By the Pool at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Thankyouplease @ Mbargo at Mbargo, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 9pm til very late. Price: £FREE (last entry 1am).

That Sunday Feeling - Open Mic Night at The Golden Guinea, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 7.30pm. Price: Free.

29 NOVEMBER 2010 Mondays Old skool at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

The Lash! at Oceana, Bristol Party.

Time: 22:00. Price: £3 before midnight drinks from £1.30.

Can-Can Courses in Bristol at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

30 NOVEMBER 2010 Tuesdays - Glastonbury Greats at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free.

Salsa in Canvas @ The Slug & Lettuce at Salsa Souls - Bristol Salsa dance, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 8 pm. Price: £6 (£5 NUS).

Can-Can Courses in Bristol at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

01 DECEMBER 2010 Wednesdays - Ninties at The Elbow Room, Bristol Party.

Time: til 2am. Price: Free. iDENtity at The Den, Bristol Music / Arts.

Time: 21.00. Price: free before 11.30. £3 after.

Swallows and Amazons at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: Times Vary see website for details. Price: £26 - £5 .

Swallows and Amazons at Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Theatre.

Time: 7pm/2pm (matinees). Price: £26 - £5.

Can-Can Courses in Bristol at Cotham School , Fitness.

Time: 7.00pm. Price: 35.00.

CONTRABAND SESSIONS! at The Golden Lion, Bristol Live Music. Price: FREE ENTRY!.

Open Mic Night at The Galley, Bristol Live Music.

Time: 8:30PM. Price: FREE. CONTRABAND SESSIONS! at The Golden Lion, Bristol Live Music. Price: FREE ENTRY!.

Saturday 11th December Christmas music by “Filton Concert Brass” Hog roast, turkey rolls & mulled wine Face painting & balloons

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Carol singing led by “The Singingmen of Bristol Cathedral” Traditional fairground sideshows Christmas shopping in Clifton Village

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