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THE MAGAZINE FOR THE CITY OF BRISTOL

MOVEABLEFEASTSFabulous street food

SUMPTUOUSPROPERTYBristol’s premiumhomes on show

WINTickets to see Jools Holland at Westonbirtand a Fisher & Paykel fridge with Homebase

MAYFEST MAYHEMFOOTIE, LEGO,AND CROCHET TAKE CENTRESTAGE AT BRISTOL’S CULTURE FEST

IT’S APOP UP

CITYBristol’s emptybuildings get a

new lease of life

SPEEDDATING

TBM tests theBentley Continental

GT Speed

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12 ZEITGEISTFive must-dos in May

14 THE CITYISTMy Bristol, the buzz and a top read

18 BARTLEBYOn buying a new computer

20 FACE THE MUSICWedding dress designer JessicaCharleston’s top ten tunes

22 ARTS CELEBRATIONThe cultural offerings of Mayfest

24 WHAT’S ONTheatre, music and other events

34 CITY CREATIVESAn exclusive look at Bristol’s newest artspace, the historical Guildhall building

36 ART & EXHIBITIONSWhat’s on show in the galleries this month

42 OUT AND ABOUTOn safari in the city’s green spaces for theFestival of Nature

44 CORNISH CULTUREThe arts festival in Fowey inspired byDaphne du Maurier

48 MOTORINGA smooth test drive of the BentleyContinental GT Speed

50 BRISTOL PEOPLEBusiness news and latest happenings

54 DINING OUTA mystery meal at pop-up restaurant,The Flavour Smith

56 MOVEABLE FEASTSJames Russell enjoys Bristol’s street food

58 FOOD AND DRINKCity dining, tasty bites and healthy eating

59 DINING INRecipe - Baked Sea Bass

64 COOKERY LESSONCreating Italian dishes at Papadeli

66 THE WALKExplore the newly restored tunnels on theold Somerset and Dorset Railway line

70 FAMILY FUNEvents and activities for all to enjoy

72 FIT AND FABHealth and beauty news and productreviews

80 COUNTRY HOMEA farmhouse with panoramic views andplenty of space

88 PROPERTYThe premium property market in andaround Bristol

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In days of yore, as my kids used tocall them, the arrival of the monthof May would have been heralded

by whipping out the maypole for aquick hey-nonny-no and a spot ofmorris dancing. But Bristol nowcelebrates May in a number of newand original ways, which we’veincluded in this month’s issue. They’llbe sparking up the barbies by theHarbourside for the annual foodie fest

Grillstock, while at the city’s arts centres and theatres there’ll be allsorts of fascinating shows as part of the gloriously originalMayfest, and crowds will flock to Vegfest to taste delicious meat-free dishes and hear some great bands.This month also sees the launch of Bristol99, part of the Bristol

Festival of Nature, which is encouraging us to go and exploreparks and green spaces. This is a good time to take your youngDavid Attenboroughs out on one of the many mini-safaris beingheld as part of Bristol99 and to remind ourselves that, despite thetraffic, ours is the greenest city in the UK.The food and drink scene continues to provide a buzz all of its

own. For the second year running, Eat Drink Bristol Fashion willset up its pop-up tented restaurant and tapas bar in Queen Squareand the roaming chef, the Flavour Smith will be hosting the latestin pop-up dining with the help of some creative friends.On the subject of pop-ups, take a look at our report on the

Guildhall and courts building in the old city quarter, which is toshortly open as a temporary art space. Just one of many excitinghappenings that we’ve squeezed into this month’s mag.

CONTACT THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE:Editor Georgette McCreadyTel: 01225 424592Email: [email protected]

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The tipis will be up in Queen Square from13 May for the second annual Eat, DrinkBristol Fashion celebration of the city’sfoodie scene. The festival opens to thepublic from Tuesday 14 May and runsuntil 27 May. There’ll be a Tapas Café Bar,open from 10am to midnight daily, sellingall kinds of small plates, while a 100-seaterrestaurant will be run on rotation bydifferent restaurants and chefs from thecity and surrrounding villages. Thosetaking part include Casamia, the Bird InHand and the Pony and Trap. This is agreat chance to sample these chefs’ dishesin an informal, party atmosphere seated atbig tables inside the tents. Booking for thechef events is recommended.

It is fitting that in the city where so many nautical innovations have taken place,that the latest generation of craft has been created, harnessing the naturalresource hydrogen. The Hydrogenesis has been designed and built by aconsortium, Bristol Hydrogen Boats, which is made up of Bristol Packet Boat Trips,No 7 Boat Trips and Auriga Energy. The vessel was commissioned by Bristol CityCouncil as part of its Green Capital initiatives. Bristolians and visitors are now ableto try the Hydrogenesis for themselves as it undergoes a six-month trial. It produceszero emissions, so if the technology catches on Bristol Harbour could become a muchquieter place. The award-winning ferry boat has already attracted global attention.

We, the public voted, and Bristol Museum and ArtGallery won the chance to host artist Gavin Turk,pictured, and his creation – a magic carpet – as part ofMuseums at Night. On Thursday 16 May we can visitthe museum for an evening of Egyptian themedencounters with beetles, Egyptian make-up, Arabicmusic and dance. The exhibitions, Pharaoh: King ofEgypt and Pharaoh: Reborn will also be open. Gavintold the Independent: “There is something absolutelybrilliant about going to museums in off-times, when intheory you’re getting a special look. There’s obviouslythe fantasy of A Night At The Museum and everythingcoming to life.” His magic carpet piece comprises anold Turkish rug and some magnets – sounds intriguing.

They say that you can judge how civilised a nation is by how much it values its art. Fantasticexperiences of listening to live music are one of life’s great pleasures, but these often needfinancial backing to survive and thrive. A case in point is Bristol’s own Metropolitan Orchestra,led by inspirational conductor and composer William Goodchild. After hearing William speakat a recent Connections event organised by Bristol firm Ovation Finance, which advises peoplewith tax, pensions and investments, the company decided to become a major sponsor of theorchestra. Ovation Finance is now encouraging others to support the Metropolitan by becominga Friend of the orchestra. The 80-strong orchestra is giving a concert at St George’s Bristol onSaturday 8 June from 7.30pm, with solo cellist Romain Lapeyre. The programme will comprisethree pieces of 19th century European classical music: Brahms, Symphony No 4; Dvorak, CelloConcerto and Weber – Der Freischutz Overture.

Long before there was the Great British Bake Off,Masterchef and before Jamie Oliver was even born,the biggest chefs on TV were Fanny and JohnnieCradock. The Cradocks were brought vividly to lifein what must be called an immersive show, Dinewith the Cradocks, which sold out in Bristol lastyear. Now, due to popular demand, the snobby cookand her hen-pecked sidekick will be back at selectedvenues in Bristol and the south west from Friday 24May. Fanny is played by Kate McNab and JohnTelfer plays Johnnie. The evening includes a twocourse meal a la Cradock, demonstrated by Fanny,with a bit of help from the audience. Seasoning isadded with songs, assisted by Johnnie at the piano,and there’s some extra spice as Fanny’s dark rootsare revealed. Producer Sheila Hannon said: “Lastyear’s run sold out well in advance and a lot of

people missed out, so book early.” Venues includethe Beaufort Arms, Hawkesbury Upton, 24 May,Bristol & Clifton Golf Club, 31 May and the Hen &Chicken, Southville, 6 - 9 June. For details and tobook, visit: www.showofstrength.org.uk

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BRISTOLMyWe ask Glen Holmes, director and co-ownerof HUSH hairdressing in Baldwin Street, Bristolwhat he’s doing this monthWhat brought you to Bristol?I was born in Melbourne, Australia, andtravelled to the UK over 20 years ago with afriend. I visited Bristol, where my youngerbrother was working, and liked it so much Istayed. My brother, along with the rest of myfamily, is back in Oz.

What are you reading?The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, for the secondtime. I’ve just been away snowboarding inFrance, so I’ve had more time to read in theevenings than I normally do.

What is on your MP3 player?Modestep (the album is Evolution Theory). Iwas watching a music documentary in theearly hours of the morning and came acrossthis band. One to look out for! Plus RobZombie, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson,Pendulum and Rage Against the Machine.

Which café or restaurant takes your fancy?I love The Rummer in St Nicholas Market –great Sunday lunch, fabulous staff and eveningcocktails – and it is conveniently just aroundthe corner from the salon. I’ve heard goodthings about The Cherry Duck on Welsh Back,but am yet to try it.

Which museum or gallery will you be visiting?I’m looking forward to visiting a solo show byone of Bristol’s leading street artists, JodyThomas at Paintworks, 9 – 15 May. Follow

the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68zmhXqvzzs&?vq=hd720

Your passions?I’m looking forward to a new litter of puppiestowards the end of May, from our lovely RottyMaxie, as well as another snowboarding trip inthe French Alps with my younger brother.

What local outdoor activity or event will yoube doing or visiting?I’ll be visiting Eat Drink Bristol Fashion atQueen Square more than once. I’m particularlylooking forward to the culinary delightsoffered by The Pony and Trap.

Film or play?I’m looking forward to another trip to TheBristol Hippodrome to see Agatha Christie’sThe Mousetrap (I saw Priscilla Queen of theDesert last month, which was great).

HUSH is now exclusive stockist in the southwest for Jason Shankey male groomingproducts and we’re about to become the onlysalon in Bristol to use Phyto organic hair careproducts. Visit: www.hushhairbristol.co.uk.I’m also keeping busy with the launch of DogSquad, a boot camp for difficult and/oroverweight dogs (www.dog-squad.co.uk) andlater this year a company offering inspirationalperformance mentoring, with Bristol leadersand entrepreneurs, combined with a ski trip(www.peak-professionals.co.uk).

The Shock of the Fall by Nathan Filer, publishedby HarperFiction, paperback £12.99

A debut novel by Bristol writer and poet NathanFiler is already getting rave reviews, and havingread it, I can see why. If you enjoyed TheCurious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Timeyou’ll be immediately gripped by the story ofMatthew. He’s a brother in mourning, a friendwho tries to be supportive, a loving grandson –but he’s also a troubled schizophrenic, strugglingwith his illness. The story is engaging, in turns

both sad and funny. Itmay also help that theauthor is a trainedmental health nurse,giving the scenes in thepscychiatric ward anadded realism. We seeevents unfolding throughMatthew’s eyes, as he isovertaken at times by his condition. Set inBristol, it features some familiar sites such as StNick’s Market.

Cathedral’s 40th: If you’ve neverchecked out the acoustics of CliftonCathedral, this summer why not take part inits 40th anniversary celebrations? The CliftonInternational Festival of Music is beingstaged from 22 – 30 June. Inspired by the40th anniversary of the building, festivalorganisers Richard Jeffrey-Gray and TomWilliams have arranged a programme thatwill combine the talents of musicians of local,national and international reputation, withmore than 20 events, including performancesby The Tallis Scholars, I Fagiolini and a localschools’ Big Sing workshop performance ofKarl Jenkins’ Requiem. Everyone is welcometo join the cathedral choir with a workshopon Tallis’s Spem in alium, written for 40individual parts. Jazz, folk and pop concertswill feature in various venues in CliftonVillage. Visit: www.cliftonfestival.com. Ticketsare available from Colston Hall box office.

TwitteratiWe’re following @Brisfest13, which features ongoing news about this year’sfestival of music, dance, comedy etc at Ashton Court. Make a note of the date – 21– 22 September and watch its followers grow from 6,400 strong.

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Sew and sew: Inspired by the GreatBritish Sewing Bee, John Lewis at CribbsCauseway has launched a competition withlocal schools to start designing. Students inYears 10 to 13 from Patchway Community,Bradley Stoke Community and St Bede’sschools have been invited to customise abasic shift dress to suit an occasion of theirchoice and to explain why they have comeup with the design. All designs should bedrafted on paper and must be submitted toJohn Lewis Cribbs Causeway via theirteachers by Wednesday 5 June. With helpand advice from experts in the haberdasherydepartment, the winning students will maketheir outfits. These will be displayed in thehaberdashery department where shopperscan vote for the ultimate winner, who willwin a sewing machine.

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The Lord Mayor’sCharity Masked BallCity HallHeld at City Hall, The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Bristol PeterMain hosted an evening of glitz and glamour in aid of the The LordMayor’s Children’s Charity and The Bristol Under Privileged Chil-dren’s Charity. Guests enjoyed a champagne reception, live jazzmusic, dinner, dancing and an auction

BoConcept Trend TalkBristolDanish house coach Kristen Steno presented an evening focusing onhow to get the best out of your home. The event was organised byBoConcept Bristol and was well attended by loyal and new customersalike who have a passion for urban Danish design

The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Peter Main,with a raffle winner

Mayor of Bristol, George Ferguson Guests at the ball

Store manager Grant Whitcombe congratulates thewinner of the raffle Mr Gwyther

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How quickly things can change! When I penned, or rathertapped, last month’s column I had no idea that my day-to-day reality was about to be altered. No, I haven’t movedinto a space station or started eating hallucinogenictoadstools for breakfast. The change is one millions of

people experience every year: I have a new computer. It’s a laptop, in fact,chosen after tortuous research for a combination of reasons,unattractiveness being chief among them. I noticed when I was wadingthrough the reviews how often the appearance of the device underdiscussion came up. Imagine yourself, one review suggested, sitting on thetrain and pulling out your ultrabook, then imagine the reaction of thosearound you when they see this clunky slab of black plastic.

In case you’re wondering, an ultrabook is not a book but a small portablecomputer, similar to the equally ill-named notebook, but niftier. It ought tobe called a mini-lap or tiny-top, but I suppose ‘ultrabook’ is more appealingto the guys who hang around the computer magazines section in WH Smithin Broadmead. If someone sports an ultrabook, then presumably theythemselves are an ultraperson, so long as their equipment is up to scratch.

By contrast, my new machine is the computing equivalent of a localauthority office building – practical and offering very little in the way ofaesthetic thrills. I can’t imagine it exciting my fellow-passengers on a train,but then I’m not sure I want it to; they might look from the laptop to meand wonder what it was doing with such an unstylish human.

Aside from actively seeking low scores on the looks front, I found thechoices bewildering. The first computer I ever bought was an Amstrad wordprocessor, which was the size of a small house and about as expensive; thismonster did only one thing, which was store words so I didn’t have to typethem up again and again. I had about three different machines to choosefrom, and one shop where I could do so.

This time around I spent hours comparing processors, graphic cards,varieties of keyboard and whatnot. I needed something cheap anddependable while Bartleby Jr was desperate for a computer he could use tovisit the imaginary worlds where he and his friends play. Our age beingwhat it is I was driven to find an online bargain, which meant negotiatinghundreds of websites in search of that incredible, once-in-a-lifetime deal.Having surfed, analysed and compared until my head span, I did what Ishould have done to begin with: I walked into a well-known High Streetcomputer shop and picked the second cheapest.

What I really wanted to talk about was the upheaval this purchase hascaused in my generally simple existence. It’s amazing, isn’t it, how in a fewshort years computers have become such an essential part of our lives, to theextent that I wonder how on earth we coped before. If we wanted to knowwhat the weather was going to be like we had to be sure to catch theforecast on TV, and if we wanted to write to someone we had to locatepaper and pen, envelope and stamp – and to remember to post the letterwhen it was finished.

Now that we rely on our computers to communicate for us andremember everything, changing computer is rather like receiving a bang onthe head. The smooth flow of information from brain via fingertips to thegreat web is interrupted as passwords are lost and addresses forgotten.Applications are quicker, in some ways easier to use and in other waysfrustrating; it takes an effort to do things that were effortless last week.Bartleby Jr is happy, though; the artificial worlds he inhabits whenever hecan are more real than ever before. �

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Making dreams come trueWedding dress designer Jessica Charleston talks to Mick Ringham about making brides’dream dresses and which pieces of music move her to tears or make her get up and dance

Awedding in the family prompts all sorts ofresponses. Mums may have a little weep anddads will be beaming with pride. As a recentfather of the bride I can testify that planning awedding is a joyful and emotional time, albeit abit stressful and expensive too. But, whatever

sort of wedding your family has, the bride, looking suitablyradiant, will be the centre of attention and it will be a day you’llnever forget. And you can be sure that one of the talking pointswill always be what the bride wore. . .Wedding dress designer, Jessica Charleston, is a Bristol girl

who now runs her own design studio on the London Road inBath, where she creates dream dresses for brides of all kinds.Jessica has a lifelong passion for fashion and costume,

learning to sew by watching her mother, and then making

dresses for herself. She studied at Leeds University and thentaught English in France for two and a half years. It was achance meeting there with the French director of a charity,linked to a similar charity which ran homes for street children inIndia, that led Jessica to getting professionally involved withtextiles and design.In India she started working as a volunteer, teaching local

women to sew and produce clothes for the fashion shops ofMumbai. She said of this time: “It was a huge learning curve forme and made me determined to learn more about fabrics anddesign and hopefully obtain a master’s degree.”To achieve this ambition she returned home to the west

country and enrolled in a two year course at Bath SpaUniversity. After leaving there four years ago, she set up herown business designing and making bespoke wedding dresses.But why choose bridal gowns to specialise in? She said: “I adore


SOMETHING OLD,SOMETHINGNEW: wedding dressdesigner JessicaCharleston at workin her studio

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� Air – Alone in KyotoThe soundtrack from Lost in Translation, one of my favouritefilms. It reminds me of the sense of displacement I loved whentravelling to new and strange places. In this scene the woman iswandering around a temple in the cherry blossom season. I’vewatched the film so many times now but I never get bored andalways find it oddly comforting.

� Bonobo – NightliteThis is for summertime and festivals, freedom and the greatoutdoors. It also fills my head with tents, audacious fancy dressand glitter. This particular track featuring Bajka is like ameander around the world of music influences incorporatingAsian strings and Brazilian percussion.

� Jesca Hoop – Murder of BirdsA fairly recent discovery, but she has become a favourite quitequickly. I first heard this on Woman’s Hour but kept it a secretfrom friends as it’s a bit of ‘our song’ with my boyfriend. I sawher perform at a small gig in Bristol. Small venues are always thebest for me; she was quirky and refreshingly playful.

� Nitin Sawhney – ImmigrantI could choose so many of Sawhney tracks. This one is about thelure of faraway lands and also of remembering home. I workedfor a women’s organisation in Mumbai designing textiles beforecoming back to the UK. I like to think this fusion of cultures hasshaped my design ethos although I had a fascination for SouthAsian dance long before I when to India.

� Roni Size – Brown Paper BagI don’t often listen to drum and bass at home any more, but if Ihear it when I’m out I just can’t help but want to dance. It takesme back to being 16 again and I’m sure I’ll still feel that waywhen I’m 99. Occasionally, if I’m working very late in my studioI’ll put this on to keep me awake. Roni Size is an obvious choicefor a Bristol lass.

� Elton John – Sixty Years OnI thought that I would include an inheritance track. Elton Johnis what I call car music, as my parents would listen to this on carjourneys when we were children. I love the epic intro. ‘Who’llwalk me down to church when I’m 60 years of age, When theragged dog they gave me has been ten years in the grave. Andseñorita play guitar, play it just for you, My rosary has brokenand my beads have all slipped through.’ It fills me with nostalgiaand the curiosity of childhood.

� Cinematic Orchestra – To Build A HomeSuch a fabulous track. The lyrics ‘I’d love to build a new house –one with an old soul’ paint a picture of a young couple layingthe foundations of a life together. It also reminds me of howfragile we are. Living on a boat I often feel close to the elementsand nature, a theme which runs though this song. It’s simplybeautiful. �

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JESSICA’SJUKEBOX: left toright, Elton John,Sixty Years On,Scarlett Johansson inLost in Translation,and Roni Size,Brown Paper Bag

beautiful fabrics and love working with silk and I wanted todesign detailed flamboyant work. To be absolutely honest itwould be difficult for me to make clothes such as that for thehigh street, particularly in these days of austerity.”

Jessica takes her inspiration from all kinds of sources,including historical costumes. Her latest collection FleursSauvages is inspired by memories of time she spent abroad; theskirts of Sevillanas dancers, lace curtains blowing throughdoorways and the patterns of lavender fields. You can see someof her dresses at Carina Baverstock wedding boutique inBradford-on-Avon.

Jessica’s clients are as diverse as her designs and come to herwith their own preferences and ideas for the dress for their bigday. She usually requires six months notice to allow for fittingsand any alterations that may occur before the final result isachieved. She is constantly looking out for gems of inspirationin antique markets and vintage boutiques throughout thecountry and when in London can often be seen whiling away anodd hour in the V&A, picking up ideas from the museum’s vastcostume collection.

Jessica lives with her boyfriend Stu on a customised narrowboat moored along the banks of the Kennet and Avon canal justoutside Bath.

Who would she most like to design a dress for, I wondered?Without hesitation she said: “Audrey Hepburn.” Sadly, that’snot possible. However, she can always look forward to the nextblushing bride...

Jessica’s top ten:� Duke Ellington – Satin DollI love a bit of jazz. This is an instrumental version of the songbut it’s also fun to sing along to. All seamed stockings, pencilskirts and pin curls whisk me off to a time when women (andmen for that matter) paid a lot more attention to how theydressed. I went to a vintage festival last summer and peoplelooked amazing. I’ve done quite a lot of work on vintage dressesincluding a few family heirlooms. It’s so lovely to see brideswanting to wear their grandmother’s wedding dress.

� Yann Tiersen– Sur le filMy boyfriend Stu is a brilliant pianist and accordion player. I’dchoose one of his compositions but it wouldn’t mean much tomost people, so the next best thing would have to be somethingby Yann Tiersen. This piece was used as the soundtrack inAmelie and it also takes me back to time, enjoying cafe culturewhen I lived in France.

� Puccini – O Mio Babbino CaroI used to do a bit of singing and I sang this aria at my sister’swedding. I burst into tears before I reached the end. My uncleskilfully faded out the accompaniment in an attempt to rescuemy dignity. I was mortified but when I looked up, I wasn’t theonly one crying.


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Inthese straitened times when, due to a shortage of moneyall round, everything is becoming homogenised, corporateand safe, isn’t it great to know that Bristol is defiantly,and successfully bucking the trend by laying on events forthe city that are funny, clever, exhilarating, thought-provoking and fabulously unique?

This month sees the tenth anniversary of Mayfest, thegloriously madcap, wayward, love child conceived at the BristolOld Vic but raised and beautifully brought up by its currentartistic directors Matthew Austin and Kate Yedigaroff who’vebeen putting the spring festival together to increasingly largeraudiences since 2008. The 2013 Mayfest, which runs from 16 to26 May, has got everything in – from football and dance, totechno music, giant street crochet, Lego men and the 9th centuryepic poem Beowulf.To give you an idea of how broad this year’s offering is, I

thought I’d have a quick shufti at the programme online(www.mayfestbristol.co.uk) ten minutes before I was due tointerview Matthew Austin. So well designed is the website and soabsorbing the descriptions of the events, that it was over an hourlater before I emerged, late for the interview.The programme, with more than 150 performances in just ten

days, I ventured, is an incredibly brave and diverse offering.“We’ve got to know our audience over the years,” said Matthew,“and they like something different. We know that they will takerisks. It’s hard work for us, of course, to go for innovation andexperimentation. We could have chosen to do a programme ofcash cows, then I’d be able to sleep at night – but that would beboring!”Some of the pieces, such as Zero by the Clod Ensemble at the

Bristol Old Vic, will appeal to audiences who are already regulartheatre-goers. Others, such as Praxis Makes Perfect at the clubMotion, are aimed more at those whose preferred form ofentertainment is a live gig.As always, Mayfest’s events roam the streets and venues of

Bristol. The Tobacco Factory is hosting some shows, including

Cooking Ghosts, a drama about a family in which a mother isforced to abandon her children. The Arnolfini hosts some events,as does the Bristol Old Vic, but there are also performances andinstallations at the Bristol Diving School and the City of BristolGymnastics Centre. There are even a couple of events which willkick-off at secret locations.

One of the elements of Mayfest is engaging the public. Thishas literally brought people in off the streets to buy tickets. Acouple of years ago, Matthew recalls, a dramatic rendering of anopera by semaphore flags across Bristol Harbour caught theimagination of passers-by who then investigated further, and gotduly caught up in the spirit of the festival.This year’s street show comes courtesy of Cornish artists

Jeremiah Krage and Heidi Dorschler and pays homage toBristol’s maritime heritage by using local rope and twine. Hook,Skip, Repeat is giant on-street interactive crochet work. Peoplewill be encouraged to get involved in making multi-coloureddoilies which will then adorn the pavements and railings aroundthe city. As Matthew says: ‘it’s another way of hooking peoplein.’The festival will launch with a free opening night party at the

Bristol Old Vic. Guests will be invited to take to the stage for anAustralian-inspired competition in which contestants give theirall in interpretative dance – with hilarious consquences. Otherfree events include Stand and Stare at Bristol Central Library, aseries of short performances by Professor Tim Cole in which

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well-thumbed guidebooks are coaxed into giving up theirmemories and secrets.

There is plenty of entertainment for those who like to getinvolved. Particularly intriguing is Zilla, a three-part disastermovie for the stage which begins with the audience entering aroom full of hundreds of Lego men. They are then invited to pickup a character and proceed, with their Lego man, to the nextphase . . .

The more daring might opt for a real-life re-enactment of thetrapeze artists The Great Spavaldos, who used to carry out theirhigh wire stunts without the use of a safety net. Two volunteerswill don headphones and video goggles and take on the role of

the artistes. We’re warned that this is not an experience for thosewith dodgy hearts or a fear of heights. So, there will be thrills andspills. There will be laughter – much of it. But there will also besome shows that will address the big issues of our time, includingthe wrongs and rights of the death penalty and the theory of thebystander effect. If someone is attacked in a public place, whatexactly is the likelihood of a witness stepping in to help?

To mark the festival’s tenth anniversay, MAYK, Kate andMatthew’s production company, and Bristol Ferment havecommissioned ten local artists to make a new work based on oneof our five senses. Whichever that turns out to be, Bristol willfind itself well and truly stimulated by the Mayfest May bug. �

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Tosca, Thursday 16 – Saturday 18May, 8pmFollowing their wildly successful production ofLa Bohème in July 2012, Olivier award-winning OperaUpClose returns with anotherPuccini masterpiece – Tosca. In a new Englishversion by Adam Spreadbury-Maher, with anew orchestration by Danyal Dhondy anddesign by Nina Fransson, you are transportedto 1989 East Germany. Tosca is sensual,powerful and vulnerable. Living in the shadowof the Berlin Wall, she is the toast of the GDRelite, until her lover Cavaradossi helps apolitical prisoner to escape, putting Tosca atthe mercy of Stasi chief Scarpia.

The Dug Out, Thursday 30 May –Saturday 15 June, 8pm; matinee:Saturday 2.30pmSplice Theatre (Under Milk Wood, Sus)returns to the Tobacco Factory Theatre withan exciting, original new play inspired by thelegendary Bristol nightclub, The Dug Out.Based on real-life events, this is an upliftingtale of black and white teenage clubbers in the1970s, set against a classic love story of 30years earlier. Playwright Amanda Whittingtoncleverly fuses two defining moments inBristol’s social history.

TThhee RReeddggrraavvee TThheeaattrree32 College Road, Clifton.Box office on tel: 07449120137www.ticketsource.co.uk/bmcctickets

Gypsy, Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 June,7.30pm; matinee: Saturday, 2.30pmBristol Musical Comedy Club presents one ofthe best-loved musicals to come out ofBroadway. Gypsy follows the dreams andefforts of Rose, the ultimate show-biz mother,raising her two daughters to perform on stage.But Baby June and Baby Louise soon startgrowing up and realise that the world theirmother has created may not be everything theyexpect it to be.

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King Lear, Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May,7.30pm; matinee: Sunday, 2.30pmYou’ll have to be fast to grab a ticket to theGlobe Theatre’s touring production of KingLear at St George’s. It stars Joseph Marcell(best known as Geoffrey in US tv series TheFresh Prince of Bel Air) who last performed atthe Globe in its 2011 production of Much AdoAbout Nothing. The director, Bill Buckhurst, iswell known at Shakespeare’s Globe, havingdirected Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbethand A Midsummer Night’s Dream..

MMaayyffeessttVarious venues across Bristol. For a full programme visit:www.mayfestbristol.co.uk

Mayfest, Thursday 16 – Sunday 26 MayMayfest celebrates its 10th anniversary withan audacious programme that brings togetherold friends and new aquaintances to challengeand delight with a fresh perspective on theworld we live in and the city we call home.Venues all over Bristol, including the BristolOld Vic and The Tobacco Factory will hostperformances by artists making unusual,playful and leftfield theatre. Highlightsinclude:

Beowulf – A Thousand Years of Baggage,Friday 17 – Sunday 19 May, 7.30pm;matinee: 2pm, The Trinity Centre, OldMarketThis is an exhilarating song-play based on the9th century epic poem. Direct from New York,the Herald Angel Award-winning Beowulf – AThousand Years of Baggage harks back to theraw and rousing style of storytelling in the oldScandinavian mead halls, turning the stageinto a swirl of original music combiningWeillian cabaret, 40s jazz harmony, punk,electronica and Romantic Lieder.

Goodbye Thailand (Portrait of Eye),Tuesday 21 – Thursday 23 May, 6pm,The Brewery Theatre at the TobaccoFactory New York composer/choreographer, JohnMoran returns to Mayfest to present the finalin a series of theatrical portraits. GoodbyeThailand (Portrait of Eye) presents the story ofEye, a 19-year-old in Bangkok who strugglesto find a safe place for herself. John Moran isknown for creating theatre performanceswhich are fascinating to watch and unique inthe way that they fuse precise choreographyand sound. For this performance, Moran isaccompanied live by composer and electronicmusician Daniel Williams.

Zero, Friday 24 & Saturday 25 May,7.30pm, Bristol Old Vic TheatreZero is a turbulent mix of dance, music andtheatre featuring a cast of over 20 and set toan original score played live by a band ofacclaimed musicians. It is a world wherenothing is certain – where women can be tigersand men can be snakes.


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Lionboy, Wednesday 29 May – Saturday1 June, 7pm; matinee: Saturday, 2pmThis is a Complicite co-production withBristol Old Vic, Liverpool Everyman andPlayhouse, Oxford Playhouse, WalesMillennium Centre and Warwick Arts Centre.This is Complicite’s first show for families andyoung people, suitable for ages 8+, and it is aBristol Old Vic world premiere. Lionboy tellsthe story of 11 year old Charlie Ashanti. He’sa perfectly normal boy except for one thing: hecan talk to cats. When Charlie’s parents arekidnapped he sets off on a rescue mission –with a little help from a floating circus and itspride of performing lions.

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Director’s Cuts: Tender Napalm,Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 May, 8pm;matinee: Saturday, 2.30pmBristol Old Vic Theatre School continues itsDirector’s Cuts season. A man and a womanwrestle between love and hate, violence anddesire. Their words rip and tear at the scars ofa tragedy neither wants to name. In theaftermath of disaster, is their love enough?This is a play by multi award-winning artist,poet, novelist and film maker, Philip Ridley.

Director’s Cuts: How to Curse,Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 May, 8pm;matinee: Saturday, 2.30pmNick and Miranda, marooned in a bedsit inGreat Yarmouth, are not average 17-year-olds.Obsessed with The Tempest, Nick plans toconjure his own storm. But he’s missing a vitalingredient. When he comes across a boy calledWilliam, he thinks he might have found it.

Director’s Cuts: Lonesome West,Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 May, 8pm;matinee: Saturday, 2.30pmIn the village of Leenane, County Galway, liveColeman and Valene – two wild gun-lovingbrothers, always ready to rise to the prettiestprovocations and seemingly unbothered by therecent untimely death of their father. Alcoholicpriest Father Welsh acts as a peacemaker buthis interventions only serve to pour fuel on thefire. This is a violent and dark comedy fromaward-winning playwright Martin McDonagh.

BBrriissttooll HHiippppooddrroommeeSt Augustine’s Parade, Bristol. Box office tel: 0844 847 2325www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty,Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 May, 7.30pm;matinees: Thursday & Saturday, 2.30pmSleeping Beauty sees Matthew Bourne returnto the music of Tchaikovsky to complete thetrio of ballet masterworks that started withNutcracker! and the international hit, SwanLake. This story begins in 1890 at thechristening of Princess Aurora, at a time whenfairies and vampires fed the Gothicimagination, before moving to the modernday.

Yes, Prime Minister, Monday 20 – Saturday 25 May, 7.30pm;matinees: Wednesday & Saturday,2.30pmDirect from a third West End season, Yes,Prime Minister is fast becoming the mostsuccessful play for a decade. The originalwriters of the classic BBC tv series, Antony Jayand Johnathan Lynn have reunited for thisanniversary production with a new satiricaltake on Whitehall.

BBrriissttooll OOppeerraaThe Olympus Theatre, SGS College WiseCampus, New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol. Box office tel: 0117 951 8693www.bristolopera.co.uk

The Tales of the Hoffman, Wednesday 8 – Saturday 11 May,7.30pmTo celebrate Bristol Opera’s 90th anniversarythe company will perform The Tales of theHoffman by Offenbach. Offenbach’s musicpaints a picture of a man in search of theperfect woman, who is thwarted at every turnby his evil nemesis.

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Experience cutting-edgeanalysis, challengingdiscussion and creativedebate as the Festival ofIdeas returns to St George’sBristol this month. Highlightsinclude:

� Michael Palin in Conversation,Thursday 16 May, 7.45pm – 8.45pmMichael Palin, pictured, has an establishedcareer as a writer and performer withMonty Python’s Flying Circus; an actor;and as a celebrated globetrotter withtelevision credits such as his series, Brazil.He will discuss his two volumes ofremarkable diaries which have beenpraised widely as well as his work withChristopher Stevens, biographer ofKenneth Williams.

� Sandi Toksvig: Valentine Grey,Friday 17 May, 7.45pm – 8.45pmSandi Toksvig, one of the nation’s best-loved writers and performers will talkabout her latest novel, Valentine Grey, ahuge and sweeping story about love,liberty, empire and freedom.

� Daniel Dennett: Intuition Pumpsand Other Tools for Thinking,Tuesday 28 May, 6.15pm – 7.15pmDaniel Dennett, one of the world’s mostoriginal and provocative thinkers will takeyou on a profound, illuminating and highlyentertaining philosophical journey.

All tickets priced at £8, to book tel: 084540 24 001. For a full programme visit:www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

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Bristol Ensemble,Wednesday 8 May, 7.30pmColston Hall, Bristol. Box office tel: 0117 9223686 or visit: www.colstonhall.orgBristol’s professional orchestra welcomes backthe virtuoso pianist Freddy Kempf to performGershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The orchestracompletes its Beethoven symphonies series witha performance of the visionary ChoralSymphony work, a work which broke theboundaries of the classical symphony. Thechoral finale, proclaiming the words ofSchiller’s Ode to Joy, is an iconic work inwestern music.

Moscow State Symphony Orchestra,Thursday 16 May, 7.30pmColston Hall, Bristol. Box office tel: 0117 9223686 or visit: www.colstonhall.orgNo Bristol season would be complete withoutthe white night of an all-Russian programmefrom a leading Russian orchestra. Last seasonthe Moscow Philharmonic performed and thisyear the state symphony orchestra will playRimsky Korsakov’s Three Miracles from TsarSaltan. Nina Kotova plays Shostakovich’s pithyconcerto on the cello, and Tchaikovsky’simpassioned symphony entwines fate and loveahead of a triumphant close that will bringColston Hall’s season to a blazing climax.

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Goodchild and works include Weber’sOverture Der Freischutz, Dvorak’s CelloConcerto and Brahms’ Symphony No 4.

Let’s Rock Bristol, Saturday 8 JuneBlaise Castle Estate, Bristol. Tickets £35 peradult, £18 per child aged 3-12 years or £80 fora family ticket. For further information visit:www.letsrockbristol.co.ukThis is a boutique, family-friendly festival withan action-packed day of the best 80s musicincluding Billy Ocean, Howard Jones, ABC,Brother Beyond, Go West, Nick Heyward andModern Romance. There will be children’sentertainers from CBBC, a children’s circus,bumper boats and dodgems, play area, stalls,bars and a selection of caterers.

Bristol Choral Society, Saturday 15 June, 7.30pmBristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol.Tickets from Colston Hall box office, tel: 0117922 3686 or visit: www.bristolchoral.co.ukBristol Choral Society presents a feast ofVivaldi with the famous Gloria, a tender Kyrie,double-choir Dixit Dominus and Summer fromThe Four Seasons with Roger Huckle and theBristol Ensemble, all conducted by AdrianPartington.

City of Bristol Choir,Saturday 18 May, 7.30pmClifton Cathedral, Pembroke Road, Bristol.Tickets £15 from Providence Music Shop, tel:0117 927 6536 or visit:www.cityofbristolchoir.org.ukIn the vibrant acoustic of Clifton Cathedral,City of Bristol Choir presents a concert thatexplores a mystical and ethereal sound world.The choir is joined by professionalpercussionist Jeremy Little with works byMorten Lauridsen, James Whitbourn, EdwardBairstow, Anton Bruckner and John Rutter.

Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, Saturday 8 June, 7.30pmSt George’s Bristol, Great George Street,Bristol. Box Office on tel: 0845 40 24 001 orvisit: www.stgeorgesbristol.co.ukThe orchestra will be conducted by William

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Workshop: Discover the TraditionalPharmacy of Seasonal Herbs,Saturday 18 May, 10am – 2pmUniversity of Bristol Botanic Garden, TheHolmes, Stoke Park Road, Bristol. Tickets£25, to book visit: www.bristol.ac.uk/botanic-garden/education/coursesThis is a one day workshop on how medicinalherbs have been used in the past, their presentuses, how they work, and their pharmacy andpharmacology. The day will concentrate on theplants in season growing in the western herbgarden within the botanic garden. The firstsession will be taught by Julia Green whospecialises in botany and herbalism and thesecond session will be led by medicinalherbalist Ann Freeman who will focus onmaking herbal remedies, including teas.

Fascination of Plants Day: Discoverthe Secrets in Your Garden,Sunday 19 May, 10am – 4.30pmUniversity of Bristol Botanic Garden, TheHolmes, Stoke Park Road, Bristol. For furtherinformation visit: www.bristol.ac.uk/botanic-garden or tel: 0117 331 4906The University of Bristol Botanic Garden willbecome a living science lab for the day toexplore the hidden world of plants. You can

Magic: Ian Keeble,Friday 3 & Saturday 4 May, 8pmSmoke & Mirrors Bar, 8 Denmark Street,Bristol. Tickets from £10, for moreinformation tel: 0117 9290362 or visit:www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.ukIan Keeble, winner of The Magic Circle BestComedy Act, brings his one-man show toBristol for two nights only.

Lecture and Supper: Global to Local,Tuesday 14 MayClifton College, Clifton. Tickets £15 to includesupper, for further information and to booktickets tel: 0117 989 7700 or visit:www.quartetcf.org.ukQuartet Community Foundation’s annuallecture and curry supper entitled Global toLocal: Finding a Passion for CommunityPhilanthropy, will be given by MatthewBowcock and Dave Harvey.

Vintage Antiques Craft Fair,Saturday 18 May, 10am – 4pmThe Refectory, City of Bristol College, AshleyDown, Bristol BS7 9BU. Entry £1, u16s freeThere will be quality stalls selling antiques,vintage clothing, retro items, china, homeware,upcycled furniture, arts and homemade crafts.

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Few events can rival the intensity,drama and spectacle on offer at theInternational Air Day at Royal NavalAir Station Yeovilton in Somerset, onSaturday 13 July. The award-winningshow is one of the south west’slargest one day events, attracting more than 30,000 visitors. Alongside the thrillingflying displays there’s plenty to see and do on the ground.This year’s theme is teamwork and the breathtaking flying displays will include

UK/foreign military and civilian display teams, as well as the resident squadronsperforming spectacular role demonstrations. Confirmed participants include world classmilitary aerobatic teams such as the RAF Red Arrows and the Royal Jordanian Falcons.The star of the show for many will be a roaring display by a Swiss Air Force F/A18 Hornetmaking its only UK appearance this year. There will also be helicopter displays and thebattle of Britain memorial flight’s lancaster, spitfire and hurricane will be present, as wellas performances from the Royal Marines band, a fairground, vehicle exhibition, servicedemonstrations, field gun competition, helicopter pleasure flights, simulator rides, tradestands and much more.The Bristol Magazine has teamed up with the RNAS International Air Day to give you

the chance to win a pair of adult admission tickets to this great day out – we’ve gotthree pairs to give away. To enter, simply answer this question correctly: What is thetheme for this year’s RNAS International Air Day?Email your answer with your name, address and telephone number with the subject

line RNAS International Air Day, via email to [email protected], orby post to: The Bristol Magazine, 2 Princes Buildings, George Street, Bath BA1 2ED. Theclosing date is noon on Friday 31 May. The usual magazine rules apply, the editor’sdecision is final and there is no cash alternative offered. For further information or to buytickets, visit: www.royalnavy.mod.uk/yeovilton-airday

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take part in a plant hunt in the wild flowermeadow, bring in flowers from your owngarden to study under UV light and trekthrough Bristol’s own desert and tropicalrainforest to discover fascinating ways thatplants adapt to living successfully in extremeenvironments.

Run: The Tyntesfield Ten, Thursday 23 May, 7pmTyntesfield, North Somerset. For furtherinformation visit:www.nailsearunningclub.org.ukTake on the challenge of running a 10k circuitaround the estate, organised by NailseaRunning Club. Enjoy the steep ascents and thebeautiful views. The run is open to anyone butwith a 500 runner limit. Booking isrecommended via the website. The café athome farm will be open for the evening, too.

Film Night: Best in Show, Thursday 30 May, 7.30pmBristol Folk House, 40a Park Street, Bristol.Tickets £10 to include a hotdog and a pint, tel:0117 926 2987There will be a screening of ChristopherGuest’s semi-improvised mockumentaryfollowing the participants of the MayflowerKennel Club Dog Show. Following in thefootsteps of This is Spinal Tap this satiricallook at the world of championship dogbreeding is full of eccentric characters andplenty of laughs.

Magic: Matthew Le Mottée, Friday 31 May & Saturday 1 June,8pmSmoke & Mirrors Bar, 8 Denmark Street,Bristol. Tickets from £10, for moreinformation tel: 0117 9290362 or visit:www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.ukMatthew’s show includes his signature routinesamong a whole host of magical feats that willleave you amazed and laughing.

Book Launch: Bosworth – The Birthof Tudors, Thursday 6 June, 6.30pmBristol Grammar School, Bristol. Tickets £5,visit: www.bristolgrammarschool.co.uk andclick on OBs and Foundation for the linkBristol Grammar School and Weidenfeld andNicolson invite you to the Bristol book launchof Bosworth: The Birth of the Tudors by MPand Old Bristolian Chris Skidmore. There willbe light refreshments and live music, withbook sales courtesy of Blackwell’s.

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There has been much talk lately of giving Bristol’sold city quarter a new lease of life, reviving someof the historic buildings and bringing in morevisitors. News broke recently that the TrevorOsborne Property Group has bought the formerGuildhall and Assize Courts, with ambitious plans

to transform it into a five-star hotel.But, as we know, these kinds of plans take time to come to

fruition, so in the interim, the company has handed over the useof the Guildhall to Art Ventures Ltd, which has ambitious plansfor its temporary tenure of this vast warren of corridors, courtsand rooms – some 200 in all. From later this month the Guildhalland Assize Courts, which has entrances in Broad Street and SmallStreet, will open as The Guildhall Arts Centre, offering displayand performance spaces to a wide range of painters, sculptors,photographers and musicians.Money raised from numerous projects in the building will be

donated to Bristol-based charity, the Quartet CommunityFoundation, which works to help all kinds of community-basedprojects across the city and beyond.Experienced art dealer Michael Porter, managing director of

Art Ventures, has had great visions for how to best use the spaceand has already identified several large exhibition spaces forpainters and photographers, a sculpture court and more than adozen private studios where individual artists can work on majorprojects requiring unusually large canvases. The first of theseareas, called Gallery 1, will be in use by the end of May.He said: “We are working on a programme of events and

activities to run from the end of May until Christmas and intendto involve a wide range of artists and attract a large number ofvisitors. Already early news of the project has brought a bigresponse from people and groups interested in using the spaceavailable. We shall shortly have a website,www.guildhallartscentre.co.uk, through which everyone cancontact us.”Previously home to the Crown and Mercantile Courts, the

Guildhall has been empty for several years. It is a fascinatingbuilding, with the cavernous Bristol Mercantile Court room leftexactly as it was the day it saw its last case, with benches forlawyers, clients and judges, all overseen by the brightly paintedlion and unicorn royal coat of arms of the UK, which presidesover all British courts. This has already had interest from film-makers, keen to use it for dramas.While the corridors lend themselves beautifully to the hanging

of pictures, there are other spaces, such as the rather creepy 22prison holding cells in the basement, which will make aninteresting setting for some site specific installations.

The Guildhall Arts Centre – or GAC as it will be known – willtake Bristol as the theme for its first exhibition, Inspired! . Thiswill comprise contemporary paintings and sculpture by invitedartists many of whom have an interest in Bristol and the localregion. Throughout the year the exhibition will be frequentlyrefreshed with new work from established and aspiring painterswho present their work for display.The centre will also be home to The Bristol Prize, a summer

painting competition open to both professional and amateurpainters, designed to produce a multi-faceted portrait of Bristol.Rather than see dozens of paintings of the Clifton Suspension

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Bridge or the Harbourside, entrants will be required to produceat least one painting inspired by a specified location, theselocations will be allocated by ballot.

Artists, who may come from anywhere in the world, will beencouraged to work on the streets, but they can also sketch orphotograph their subject and complete the work elsewhere.

The painting judged to have best captured the spirit of Bristolin 2013 will be awarded a prize of £5,000. There will be a rangeof other prizes for specified styles and locations. Entries will bemade online and work selected for final judging will be exhibitedin The Guildhall Arts Centre in October. Details will be availableat: www.thebristolprize.co.uk from the beginning of May.

Photographers will be catered for with two competitions. Thefirst, sponsored by The Osborne Group and specific to thebuilding itself, will be to find a photographer to record thetransition from an unused building to a luxury hotel. The projectwill take at least two years and the winner will be paid an agreedretainer.

The second, of interest to professional and amateurphotographers alike, will seek to record 24 hours in the life ofBristol. Photographers entering the competition will be allocatedone of 24 one-hour slots in a day, which has yet to be chosen.Entrants will be encouraged to submit as many other imagestaken during the 24 hours as they wish. Entries will be made

online and those selected for final judging will be printed andexhibited in The Guildhall Arts Centre. There will be prizes foreach hour and a substantial overall prize for the print consideredto be best picture. Details of both competitions will be availableon: www.24hrsinBristol.co.uk in early May.

There are also plans to allow up to ten artists to closetthemselves away from prying eyes within studios dotted aroundthe building. This project, Bristol: The Bigger Picture, will allowartists to create bigger pieces than they are perhaps able in theirusual studios.

Alongside these major events The Guildhall Arts Centre will behost to exhibitions from individual artists and artist groups andselected court rooms will be available for presentations, lectures,meetings and recitals. It is hoped to use the basement cells for sitespecific installations relating to crime and punishment. Thosewishing to take advantage of the opportunities offered by thecentre will find details at www.guildhallartscentre.co.uk fromearly in May.

Whatever the artistic offerings within these walls, you can besure that there will be much interest in the city from local people,curious to see what lies behind its ornate façade. Other planshave yet to be finalised, but there is talk of a pop-up café and aseries of evening viewings and entertainment. �


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3 – 12 MayNorth Somerset Arts, a volunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation has set up its sixth biennial arts week. Participating artists will

showcase a variety of painting, ceramics, glass, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, digital media, music, theatre, dance and poetry fromaround the county in their homes, studios and other venues. There is the opportunity to discover innovative new talent, revisit

established favourites, talk to artists and see their works in progress, as well as live performances. Highlights include: an evening ofpoetry and fiction readings hosted by The Liminal; a flamenco performance by Judith Kinsman; and Theatre Orchard, which

celebrates five years of highly-acclaimed North Somerset theatre tours in a photographic exhibition of performances at Tyntesfield.Venues will be in Nailsea, Winscombe and Claverham to name but a few. The 2013 programme is available to download from the

website or is free to pick up in local businesses and community places throughout the region.

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View Art Gallery159-161 Hotwell Road, Bristol.Tel: 05603 116753.www.viewartgallery.co.uk

Until 12 MayMany of the artists use human experience as theinspiration behind their work, everydaydilemmas faced throughout life will be aconsistent theme, albeit in unusualcircumstances.

Sky Blue Framing and Gallery27 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol.Tel: 0117 9733995www.skybluefineart.com

Until 10 JuneBecky Blair’s joyful paintings have a dreamlikequality, the images evolving from complex layering ofcolours, textures, drawing and printing. Becky wantsto capture life; the beauty and magic of everydayexperience, threaded with dreams for the future.

RWAQueens Road, Clifton, Bristol.Tel: 0117 973 5129www.rwa.org.uk

Until 2 JuneDrawn aims to raise the profile of drawing,presenting it as both an autonomous discipline and aninterdisciplinary tool. From artists who either draw,or explore the concept of drawing in their work, theshow features work from illustrators, videographers,sculptors, printers, embroiderers, typographers,animators and architects. Artists have used wall andfloor space using traditional and experimentaltechniques and technologies.

Various venues and spacesBedminster, Bristol.www.upfest.co.uk

25 – 27 MayHundreds of urban artists willdescend on Bedminster for Upfest2013. This free bank holidayweekend festival invites you to seeworld-class painters andillustrators at work, painting20,000sqft of surfaces including aNew York subway train, alongsidemusic stages, pop-up cafés andstreet parties – with new sponsor,POSCA.

Grant Bradley GalleryNumber One St Peter’s Court,Bedminster Parade, Bristol.Tel: 0117 9637673www.grantbradleygallery.co.uk

4 May – 1 JuneTerence O’Connor, Elaine Storer,Sylwia Lakoma and Didier YaoviZingan bring their extraordinaryworks to the Grant BradleyGallery for a mixed exhibition.

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Wyndcliffe CourtSculpture Gardens, St Arvans,Chepstow, Monmouthshire.Tel: 01291 621242www.wyndcliffecourt.co.uk

3 May – 29 SeptemberThese Grade II listed beautiful artsand crafts gardens will showcasecontemporary sculpturesthroughout the summer. Hundredsof sculptures in all mediums, sizesand styles will be on show to suit alltastes and they will also be for sale.

Lime Tree Gallery84 Hotwell Road, Bristol.Tel: 0117 929 2527www.limetreegallery.com

18 May – 18 JuneThis is a solo exhibition of beautifulfigurative and landscape paintingsentitled Shadow and Light by talentedartist Molly Garnier. Molly was born inSalisbury in 1981. She spent much ofher life in Norfolk before graduatingfrom Edinburgh College of Art in 2003with a first class honours degree indrawing and painting. She has nowreturned to live on the beautiful northNorfolk coast. Originally known as afigurative painter, she won severalprestigious awards for her small smokyoil paintings of the female nude,playing on the subtleties of light, colourand depth. Since her return to Norfolk,she has used her beautiful control oflight to capture the distinctive, slightlybleak colours of the coastline. Abrilliant young talent, Molly hasalready won a string of awards andprizes, including the Lynn Painter –Stainers Young Artist Award in 2006.This is a much awaited follow up toMolly’s successful solo exhibition inBristol in 2010. Molly will also bepresent in the gallery to discuss herwork between 11am and 2pm onSaturday 18 May.

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Innocent Fine Art7a Boyces Avenue, Clifton, Bristol.Tel: 0117 973 2614www.innocentfineart.co.uk

1 – 31 MayInnocent Fine Art is showing spring inspiredpaintings by new gallery artist’s Sarah Bowmanand Sally Stafford, as well as new work by othergallery artists.

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MOLLY GARNIER

Sarah Bowman, Daffodils Are Out

Wyndcliffe Court

Molly Garnier, Field Mist

Molly Garnier, Covering

SECRET GARDENS EXHIBITION

Coldharbour Framery & Gallery111 Coldharbour Road, Westbury Park, Bristol.Tel: 0117 944 6244www.coldharbourgallery.co.uk

8 May – 1 JuneTen artists in various media contribute to this show, taking inspiration from the same theme, yetinterpreting it in different ways. For lovers of etchings, there are delicate gold cottage garden flowers byJacqui Watkins. Paintings vary from small, intimate, moonlit scenes to swathes of vibrantly colouredflowers from artists including Izumi Omori and Kirsten Jones.

Izumi Omori, Inspiration (Cornish Garden)


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The morning commute normally rouses visions oftraffic tailbacks, anxious clock-watching andcoffee to go – but for Ben Connor, organiser ofthe Festival of Nature, it is one of his favouritetimes of day. According to Ben, by travelling onBristol’s inner city train for even just one or two

stops, you’re opening your eyes to the best of our city’s wildlifeand once you know what you’re looking for, well, it’s a jungleout there! I hopped on the train at Temple Meads (binoculars intow) and headed towards Severn Beach to see if I could spot anycreatures for myself.

The first site of interest is the Narroways Hill Junction, aNature Conservation site protected by the Avon Wildlife Trust,which runs alongside St Werburghs. At first glance there is noobvious human access: you are surrounded by the city at thepoint where three junctions famously meet, but this is the perfectbreeding spot for a whole variety of insects. Ben, excitedlyspotting his first butterfly, says: “Slow worms, lizards and insectsall thrive in the rich soil and circling above you are likely to spotkestrels and sparrow hawks as well as jays and magpies.”

Next stop is Montpellier, a notorious hot spot for badgers and

birds who love the embankments and cuttings. Of course, it’s notjust animals you can see from the window; there are dozens oftree varieties too. Ash trees and sycamores are the most commonbut you’ll also see plenty of hawthorns and wildflowers.

A green corridor takes you back up to sea level and brings youout above the gorge. A woodland made entirely of oaks and


EXPLORE: mainpicture, a bio-blitzinvolves keeping youreyes open foreverything from antsto wildflowers,butterflies and birds

Inset, the mud flats atSea Mills, where allkinds of birds can bespotted

Bristol’s Festival of Nature is now in its tenth year and to mark the anniversary is challenging us toget out and about in the city’s green spaces and natural environs. Bethany Wivell takes a £3 railwaysafari to find out what natural wonders can be seen from a train window

Join the great city safari

� A butterfly house. Walk through it and learn more about native and exotic species withPete the BugMan.� Explore an onsite rockpool and find out how to carry out your own wildlife survey tohelp the world’s endangered species.� Learn about the seeds which were brought to Bristol in boats and lay dormant forhundreds of years and visit the floating garden.� Join in the Bristol Dinosaur Project. Discover the city’s own dinosaur, thecodontosaurus,have a go at digging up fossils and handle a real dinosaur bone.� Saddle up and take part in Bristol’s Biggest Bike Ride on Sunday 16 June. This is one ofthe biggest non-competitive bike rides in the UK and takes in some family-friendly routes.

The festival for enquiring mindsJune’s Festival of Nature weekend down by the Harboursideis likely to attract in excess of 10,000 visitors of all ages.The festival takes over four squares – Millennium, Anchor,Waterfront and the Lloyds Amphitheatre for the weekend of15/16 June, giving us the chance to find out more about allkinds of topics, from viewing the sun to protectingendangered British crayfish in our rivers. There’s the chanceto meet experts and talk about wildlife, the environment andsustainability on a local and global scale. Entrance to thefestival is free. Here are some highlights of this year’s event:

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WILDLIFE HAVEN:the gorge is home tomany birds

Below, the distinctivelarge grey heron canbe seen waitingpatiently for fish,amphibians or smallmammals besidegarden ponds, rivers,lakes and estuaries

managed by the Woodland Trust makes up Sneyd Park Reserveand leads you along the river Avon until you arrive in the Romantown of Sea Mills, originally named Abona.In the winter, this is a prime site for bird watchers as hundreds

of species fly over during migration. Heron, mallard andcormorants are popular here as well as redshank with its distinctwhistle. If you are very lucky, you might also see the infamousgreenshank that makes an appearance here once a year.Passing speedily below Kings Weston Estate, you’ll soon arrive

in Avonmouth. A wilderness of salt marsh, industrialinfrastructure and docklands has created a less than pretty sinkbut I’m assured it is critical to maintaining habitableenvironments for even the smallest species.“Gorse is the breeding place for all sorts of insects. We need

scrubby wasteland and weeds to attract water voles that are atrisk of extinction and the red berries produced by ribes and thenutmeg bush attracts a number of birds. The railway line is actingas a buffer to stop the further development of this site anddestruction of the natural habitat, no matter how wild,” said Ben.A gateway of gorse opens the line up to Severn Beach and our

final stop. At least 15 gypsy horses are grazing away on the seawall. One of only three peregrine falcon nests in Bristol can befound here and has made somewhat of a success story of this area

but this is also the site where a youngwhale was found washed up in Augustlast year. But, for birdwatchers SevernBeach is a dream come true. More than250 species can be found here andduring migration, one can expect to seein excess of 70,000 birds fly over, whichprovides quite a spectacle.For novices like myself, easy-to-spot

wildlife include: shelduck, gulls,mallards, wigeon and curlew with theirbig curved beak – so there’s somethinghere for everyone.On my way back to Temple Meads I

reflected on all the things I’d seen andfor £3 a return, this commuter safari isdefinitely worth the distance. Whether itbe on your way to work or en-route tofurther afield, take the time to lookoutside the window, who knows whatwill be there to greet you. �

To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the Bristol Festival ofNature is launching Bristol99, a citywide projectencouraging people to discover the natural world in theirown neighbourhood. There’ll be a programme of freewildlife events held across 99 sites in and around Bristolbetween 3 May and 14 June. You can find out more aboutthe Bristol Harbourside event, which takes place over theweekend of 15/16 June by visiting:www.banhc.org.uk/home. To find out more about Bristol99– while all the events are free, some you’ll need to book inadvance – visit: www.bristol99.org.uk.Here are five spots you can head for as part of Bristol99:

Troopers Hill, St GeorgeA former industrial site crowned by a toweringchimney, Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve offers a

fascinating mix of history and ecology. An acidic heathlandunique within Bristol, the hill abounds with a diverse arrayof plants, rare insects, and beautiful views across the RiverAvon. Join in with the Troopers Hill Mini BioBlitz onSunday 26 May, 3pm – 6pm.

Narroways Junction, St WerburghsHemmed in by railway lines and housing, Narrowaysis a green sanctuary in inner-city Bristol. The sitebecame a Millennium Green in 2000, securing its long-term future for people and wildlife, with its

combination of grassland and woodland making it a perfectspot for birdwatching, as well as a great place for slowworms and common lizards. Bristol99 event: NarrowaysMini BioBlitz, date TBC.

Brislington Brook, BrislingtonTrace the course of Brislington Brook as it weaves itsway through the secluded slopes of NightingaleValley and St. Anne’s Wood.Wedged between

crowded streets, Brislington Brook provides a lush greencorridor, connecting both communities and wildlife, with apacked programme of events courtesy of the DiscoverBrislington Brook project. Bristol99 event: Bugs, Beastiesand Butterflies: Brislington’s Baby BioBlitz, Wednesday 29May, 1pm – 10.30pm

Stoke Park, LockleazeMost people may only catch a glimpse as they speedby on the M32, but Stoke Park is one of Bristol’s

biggest open spaces, a swathe of geologically uniqueand species rich parkland and woodland just waiting to be

explored. Become a plant detective on the Leafy MurderMystery Saturday 18 May, with events all day from10.30am.

Badock’s Wood, SouthmeadBadock’s Wood is a hidden haven for wildlife, withancient woodland lining the limestone valley of the

River Trym, meadows, and even a bronze age burialground. A perfect place for wildflowers, including bluebellsand wild garlic, fungi, and bats. Join the Friends of BadockWood for a woodland party, with wildlife, arts, music andmore. Badock’s Woodland Party Sunday 9 June 2pm – 6pm.

The big bug hunt

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Tucked into a wooded valley where the FoweyRiver meets the sea, the little port of Fowey risesfrom its natural deepwater harbour in asuccession of pastel-washed terraces. Moreelegant, more Mediterranean than its nearneighbours, Mevagissey and Polperro, Fowey has

a quiet charm that belies its tumultuous past. From pre-Romantin trading through centuries of piracy and smuggling, to 20thcentury service as a wartime naval base, the little town has ascolourful a history as any Cornish port. Nowadays, for most ofthe year it’s an attractive holiday destination for those wishing toexplore this secret corner of south east Cornwall, and a safeharbour for the hundreds of boat-owners who populate the riverestuary in high season.

But for ten days in May, Fowey becomes festival town,drawing in thousands of visitors to its Hay on Wye-style tentedvillage, and playing host to high-profile speakers and performersfrom the literary, musical and art world.

The festival has gone from strength to strength since it beganin 1997 as The du Maurier Festival, in tribute to the town’s mostfamous resident – the writer Daphne du Maurier. This year, it hasa name change that reflects its wide-ranging programme. TheFowey Festival of Words and Music, as it is now known, boastsan outstanding line-up of events and performers.

Festival director Jonathan Aberdeen, a Cornishman born andbred, is clearly one of the main reasons for the festival’scontinuing success – even though he’s far too modest to admit it.His enthusiasm for the festival is infectious, and he speakswarmly of the team of people who work all year to support theevent – the du Maurier Society trustees, volunteer stewards,cleaners, event organisers and local businesses – they’re all onboard to make it happen. As the festival has grown, the team hasgrown with it. Several of the trustees have been involved from thestart, and as Jonathan says: “We’ve all become good friends,which makes everything so much easier.”

Nevertheless, it’s hard work coming up with around 200events year after year, keeping regular audiences happy and, most

importantly, appealing to new festival-goers.Jonathan is hopeful that this year’s programme strikes the right

balance: “We have a really interesting mix of big names and localevents, including guided walks, boat trips, a schools day and amarketplace showcasing Cornish artists and craftspeople.

“Also new is the du Maurier Lecture – a keynote speech, givenin Daphne du Maurier’s name, and this year delivered by SarahDunant, who will be talking about historical research in thewriting of fiction.” It’s a theme that would surely have appealedto Daphne, whose novels included many that are based on eventsand characters from Cornwall’s colourful past.

Highlights of the 2013 festival, which runs from 8 – 18 May(the dates chosen to fall around Daphne’s birthday on 13 May),include appearances by former London Mayor and raconteur KenLivingstone, writer and broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby, star ofmusical theatre Ruthie Henshall and best-selling author andformer children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo.

Jonathan says: “Michael Morpurgo has become a householdname since his book War Horse was turned first into a NationalTheatre hit and then into the film directed by Steven Spielberg. Atthe festival, he’ll be discussing his book A Medal For Leroy –inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer inthe British army. He will also be talking about his latest book,Where My Wellies Take Me, a collaboration with his wife, Clare.

“I’m also very much looking forward to hearing KenLivingstone – he doesn’t tend to do the litfest circuit and I’m surehe’ll draw a good audience.”

The musical element of the festival is as strong as ever this year,with the multi-award-winning Scottish band Lau giving their onlysouth west concert of the year, and Broadway and West End star

fans will still be catered for, despite thefestival’s name change. There are as manydu Maurier related events as ever

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ON THECULTURAL MAP:the Cornish town hasrenamed its duMaurier Festival asthe Fowey Festival

The Cornish town of Fowey celebrates the life and work of its most famous resident, Daphne du Maurier each

year with a festival. Joceline Bury visited to find out more about the newly rebranded Fowey Festival

A new chapter for festival

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DIVERSE: Daphnedu Maurier remainsthe muse for thefestival, which nowincludes music fromScottish band Lauand guests such asbroadcaster JonathanDimbleby

Ruthie Henshall providing an intimate evening based on hernumerous musical theatre roles – including Fantine in the Londonproduction of Les Miserables.

Charismatic saxophonist YolanDa Brown will be bringing heraward-winning mix of jazz, soul and reggae to the festival; theNational Youth Jazz Orchestra and Duchy Opera, with BaronHerzog’s Box of Operatic Delights, are also on the musical menu.

Comedy is always a popular feature of the festival line-up, withTV favourites Seann Walsh and Josh Widdicombe appearing thisyear.

Daphne du Maurier fans will still be well catered for, despitethe festival’s name change. There are as many du Maurier-relatedevents as ever, reflecting the strong links between the writer andthis beautiful corner of Cornwall. The du Mauriers’ holidayhome, Ferryside, just across the river at Bodinnick, still belongs tothe family. It was here that Muriel du Maurier brought her threedaughters in 1926, and here that Daphne wrote her early novels.Her first, The Loving Spirit, written when she was just 22, is setin Polruan, Fowey’s mirror image on the other side of the estuary.

Nearby Menabilly, where Daphne lived for many years, was theinspiration for Rebecca’s Manderley, and the originalFrenchman’s Creek can be found a little way up-river.

The tree-clad banks of the Fowey River inspired anotherliterary great: Kenneth Grahame wrote part of The Wind in theWillows while he was staying at the Fowey Hotel. On displaythere are letters to his son – “dearest Mouse” – describing theadventures of Mr Toad, Ratty, Mole et al and written on thehotel’s grand Edwardian headed notepaper. The area also haslinks with writers and artists as diverse as Winston Graham,Mabel Lucie Attwell and Alfred, Lord Tennyson – connectionsexplored in a series of festival guided walks and river trips.

“The festival has a long tradition of bringing top qualitywriters, musicians, comedians and celebrities to Fowey,” saysJonathan. “They love Fowey and enjoy the quirky charm of thefestival and its tented village – there really is nothing like it in theentire south west. That is what makes it so special.” �

For all the latest news and ticket information, visit the FoweyFestival’s website: www.foweyfestival.com.

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MOTORINGcity

THE BENTLEYCONTINENTAL GT SPEED

Capable of travelling at over 3 miles a minute, the GT Speed is the fastest everfour seater production car. Dara Foley enjoys a taste of the high life and finds out that this

supercar is just as good in the city as it is on the Autobahn

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paddles behind the steering wheel to shift up and down. When selected, youcan hear the W12 engine popping and crackling as it clears its throat, readyfor action.

However in a city where 20mph is plenty, (and to be honest; to get to15mph would be fantastic), the GT Speed does slow beautifully, with graceand style. Bristol’s deepening potholes are smoothly traversed by the 21inchwheels, but there is nothing quite as glorious to the senses as the ultra plushinterior, created by Bentley’s specialist coachbuilder, Mulliner.

This is the best in the world. Every inch is sumptuous, with quilted, handstitched leather, luxurious fittings and devilish detail throughout. Thepadding is deep and deluxe and any outside noise or vibration seems fardistant. The simplest things are a real joy too; robust trumpet style valvescontrol the air vents, while knobs – that require turning – have presicionmilled edges, and buttons (heck the buttons!) – that require pushing – give adeep, affirmative click that lets you know if they’re on or off. There’s amonster eight inch touch screen at the centre of everything, that offers a fullmenu: reversing camera and parking proximity alerts all round as well as ahigh spec’ sat nav, there’s telephone comms and audio options, and you canalso make performance adjustments such as suspension damping, rideheight, car tyre pressure etc. All just a touch on screen. It’s very complexbut simple to use – often the hallmark of great design.

The doors have vacuum self close, so no need to slam, and when you firstget in the car, a little robotic arm extends forward to politely present yourseatbelt. The 2 front seats are super plush, and are multi-adjustable, heatedor cooled if needed, and a back massage makes a long journey a spa-likeexperience. The boot is expansive and will take plenty of Globetrotterluggage. Above all, a small analogue clock sits quietly in the centre of thedash – bearing the name Breitling, chosen perhaps because of a wingedemblem, similar to Bentley’s Flying B – just another one of the wellconsidered touches that make the GT wonderful.

The running costs and fuel consumption will be high, at an average 19.5mpg, but not many Bentley customers will worry about that, as it will stillbe cheaper for four adults to enjoy a return trip to London by Bentley inultimate style (on one full tank) than a single first class return by train.

For the GT Speed, prices start at around £150k, but our test car (shownhere), with some added extras came in at £165,000. For that money you getthe ultimate in handcrafted luxury and a truly splendid car.

The Bentley GT Speed is the epitome of luxury, elegance and quality. It’squite simply a wonderful car to travel in and oozes class. And should yoube fortunate with your investments, win the lottery, or merely do ratherwell in life, then this has to be one of the finest purchases you might make.Come on ERNIE . . . . I’ve had those Premium Bonds for years. �

The Bristol Magazine’s test car courtesy of HR Owen Bentley Motors.For more information on the Bentley Continental GT Speedcontact: H.R. Owen, Bentley Motors, Rutherford Way, Cheltenham.GL51 9TU. Tel: 0333 240 3659.http://www.cheltenham.bentleymotors.com.

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From a standing start, it will reach60mph in four seconds and you’ll betouching just over 100mph in anotherthree seconds

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After 67 years of producing pretty much the same cars but withdifferent badges, Rolls Royce and Bentley were finally divorcedfrom their hapless marriage in late 2002. BMW took over Rollswhile Volkswagen acquired the Bentley marque and the famousCrewe motorworks.

Volkswagen lost no time (and spent around $1 billion) in reviving Bentleyand quickly deployed an established team to restyle the line-up. There was aneye for tradition as well as a desire to find a more fitting role for Bentley onthe global stage. Dirk van Braeckel, a young and talented Belgian designerwho was head of design at VW Skoda in the late 90s, was given the enviablejob of restyling the Continental R, and in 2003 a new, sleek and veryattractive Continental GT was born.

This two door, four seat luxury grand tourer, dubbed the Baby Bentley, wasproduced as a coupe to start with, and then as a saloon version (the FlyingSpur) and lastly as a convertible (the GTC) completing the range.

The world was changing for Bentley, and more interestingly, after decadesof being a chauffered passenger, the typical Bentley owner was now exploringlife in the driving seat. Still with every conceivable luxury to hand, the newBentley Continental GT owner was finding far more pleasure underfoot.

The first generation Continental GT was equipped with a 6.0 litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine, which produced a whacking 552bhp and blisteringacceleration propelling it to nearly 200mph. Although technically classed as agran tourismo there was no doubt that with its speed, style and great agilityfor its size, it was a very serious sports car, albeit a heavyweight contender.

Someone once said: “There’s money, and then there’s class, and the two areoften separated,” but the early Conti GTs received the full endorsement ofmillionaires, well-heeled style gurus and the coolest celebrities on the planet,and the GT became very popular as the everyday car for the rich and famous.Okay, David Beckham was one of the first to pick one up (back of the neck‘tat’ – optional) and every Saturday afternoon since has been sharing his loveof the Bentley with other like-minded individuals.

Rooney, Gerrard, Ferdinand and Terry, and countless other premierleaguers, including Super Mario Ballotelli have been well documented by thenation’s tabloids with their GT antics. But when you live in the spotlight, whowants to be seen driving a Rosso Ferrari, or lemon Lambo? We may cursethem for denying us World Cup glory – but it would be very wrong toquestion their choice of motor. The Conti GT, is effortlessly classy,understated and remains, reassuringly quintessentially English.

Bentley unveiled its latest version of the Continental GT at the 2012Goodwood Festival of Speed, and if you are going to name a car Speed thenyou had better deliver just that. It does.

The Continental GT Speed (identified from the range mainly by a gunmetalgrille and rifled exhausts) top trumps everything before, it’s the fastest everfour seat production car in the world, which at 206mph will cover three milesin well under a minute – if only we had such a road. With 50bhp more thanthe standard GT models, and a 10mm lowering of the ride height, as well asengineering refinements all round, it really is very fast and has enormoustorque that delivers a ripping acceleration. From a standing start it will reach60mph in four seconds, and you’ll be touching just over 100mph in anotherthree seconds. Bearing in mind the two and half tonnes it weighs then you geta pretty good idea of the incredible feat of engineering that has taken place toachieve this.

One highly advanced feature is the clever automatic eight-speed gearboxwhich will select whatever gear is right, for example it it will leap from secondstraight into seventh and back down again as needed, these ‘any gear’ changesare fast and super smooth. The result is a thrilling yet completely controlleddrive. And if you fancy a race-car ride you can opt out of auto and use the


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News in brief ‘We can fit a pool into any back garden’� A new workspace has opened inClifton, offering small businesses thechance to rent a desk in shared offices.Little White Space has flexible space tohire for product launches, exhibitions,galleries and marketing events, or formeetings and training sessions. Deskspace on the first floor can be rented bythe day, week or month, with access towireless broadband, power, a cateringpoint, space for meetings and theopportunity to network. The groundfloor, with shop front on to CliftonDown Road, is also available foranything from one day to a month.Contact Suzy Barnard at Little WhiteSpace, tel: 0117 381 2012.

� Bristol has been shortlisted alongsideBrussels, Glasgow and Ljubljana for theEuropean Green Capital Award 2015,with the winner being announced on 14June in France. Mayor George Fergusonsaid: “We narrowly missed out onwinning the prize last year but withdetermination we can do it this timeround. Bristol is increasingly recognisedacross the UK and Europe for our workon renewable energy, Green Deal andretrofit programmes, and thriving lowcarbon economy.” Winning will createup to 1,000 new jobs and generatearound £800,000 for the local economy.To vote visit:http://bristolgreencapital.org/back-the-bid.php

� Robert Rhys Sales and Letting Agentshas recently relocated to new offices inCabot Circus, where it will benefit froma 20,000,000 a year footfall from theshopping centre. Its bespoke marketingpackage includes HD video tours of eachproperty, prime location poster sites inCabot Circus and targeted e-marketing.The Lettings team offers a fullymanaged package that includes fullyreferenced tenants, guaranteed rentalpayments after 14 days, regardless ofwhether a tenant has been found andquarterly inspections. On the sales side,there’s a guarantee to sell a homewithin eight weeks or halve the fee. Tel:0117 9311122 or pop into the office onBroad Weir by Harvey Nichols.

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Swimming pool installationfirm HTP Pools is showingBristolians that, with a littleingenuity, you can fit a luxuryoutdoor pool in pretty muchany size garden.

Lewis Salvidge, of HTP (akathe Hot Tub People) is the UKdistributor for Niveko Pools.The pools he installs aremanufactured as polypropoleneshells built to last a lifetime andeasy to keep clean – with noneed for liners or tiles.

The pool are transported inone whole piece, complete withplant and filtration and theroller cover all attached. Thewater spills over stones and isthen pumped from a balancetank back through the heatingand filtration and into the pool.

Monthly service visits aremade to pool customers. The

heating systems are eco-friendlyair source or ground sourceheat pumps, one of the cheapestways of heating a pool.

HTP can bespoke build toany shape or form or to

standard sizes. Lewis has morethan a dozen years’ experiencein installing hot tub across thesouth west, and pools too. Hesays: “We’ve never beendefeated by a space yet.”


Traders vote to pay more rates for districtBedminster Town Team hassecured a further £400,000 offunding following the successfulcompletion of a BusinessImprovement District for thearea. Local businesses voted yesto an extra 1.5% added to theirbusiness rates every year for thenext five years totalling£400,000 towards improvementsin the street scene, marketing,greening and local community

projects. 84% of local tradersvoted yes to the initiative, whichwas kick-started this year whenthe area became one of thePortas Pilot Town Teams.

Bedminster Town Team hasmanaged a series of projects,including the Beautiful Bugs ofBedminster art installation of 82painted bugs, to bring shoppersand tourists into the area,improve the retail environment

and encourage local people toshop local.

The next project is theinstallation of ‘pocket parks’creating areas of greenthroughout the retail spaces.

Bedminster was chosen as awinner of £100,000 from morethan 370 bids along with theoriginal 12 other UK towns toimprove the high street andsurrounding area.

APPOINTMENT: Sheryl Grist

Nuffield Health, healthcarecharity, has appointed SherylGrist as head of sales anddevelopment at its Bristolhospital. Sheryl joins the teamfollowing nine years at the helmof Nuffield Health’s Fitness &Wellbeing Centre on CliftonTriangle and brings with her 15years’ experience working for thecharity.Sheryl will be responsible for

building relationships with

leading consultants and GPs inBristol, introducing them to theservices offered by the hospital.She will also be in charge ofmarketing and PR for NuffieldHealth’s Chesterfield Hospitalwhich opens later this year.Sheryl’s main objective will be toensure patients continue to haveaccess to the best surgeons,physiotherapists, consultants,specialist nurses, private GPs andnutritional therapists.

New marketing team leader

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It is possible to apply for probate and deal with an estate, without seeing a lawyer, but it is notwithout risks, warns Mary McCartney, trust and tax specialist at Meade King LLP Solicitors.Many professionally drafted Wills contain trusts to save tax and reduce the likelihood of

potential disputes. Mary has noticed an increase in families returning to seek advice when theyhave made a mistake. Mrs A’s Will included a trust, but when her husband wound up theestate, he transferred everything to himself. “We were able to sort out the matter and avoidfuture complications when Mr A eventually dies”.In another case, Mr G sold some shares that had made a gain after his sister had died and he

had to pay capital gains tax. “If he had transferred the shares to himself first, before sellingthem, he could have avoided the tax”.People aren't always aware of the complexities and assume probate work is straightforward.

In all but the most straightforward cases, it is important to seek specialist legal advice that cansave you money and worry.Meade King will work in partnership with the deceased's family to help and support them

with the legal and technical work.

For further advice please call Mary McCartney on 0117 926 4121 or email her [email protected].

Seeing the wider picture…focusing on the detail

Meade King LLP Solicitors11-12 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4NT Tel: 0117 926 4121 www.meadeking.co.uk

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The pop-up scene is thriving in Bristol. Empty shops havebeen occupied by temporary art galleries, while newbusinesses are taking advantage of short-term lets to test

the market. And, thanks to the power of the internet and Twitter,perhaps the most fun is the rise and rise of the supper club, orpop-up restaurant.A supper club can be a few people gathered in someone’s

home, whereas a pop-up restaurant can be anywhere, from ameadow or a boat, to a disused warehouse. The latest venture isby chef Tom Green, aka the Flavour Smith, who three years afterbeing invited to host a pop-up, has succumbed, with delightfulresults.Tom used to be a chef at the Riverstation but has lately been

busy catering for private dinner parties and weddings. He is verydiscreet and will not betray any client confidentiality, but thatdoesn’t stop people gossiping about some of the big namesthey’ve heard have enjoyed his stylish, seasonal British cuisine.A Night with Flavour Smith was advertised through Twitter

and by word of mouth. Tickets were on sale for £45 and all weknew was that we’d have a reception with canapés and Britishfizz, followed by a five course dinner, all in a medieval settingsomewhere in central Bristol.On the day of the dinner we were emailed our mystery

destination – which turned out to be the 14th century St John theBaptist Church in Broad Street. I must admit I did have visions ofplastic chairs, paper plates and a church hall tucked somewhereround the back of the altar.It was altogether a far more impressive experience. Diners were

greeted outside the ancient church door by a smartly dressedmaitre d’. The interior of the simple nave was candelit and thesound of gentle organ music lent a real sense of occasion ascanapés and drinks were served.On the dot of eight, Tom in his chef’s whites, took to the pulpit

to welcome his congregation. There was no electricity, he warnedus, and no loos either. If we needed a comfort break the pubalong the street had offered the use of their loos.At this point we all trooped out of the church and round the

corner into Nelson Street, past the graffiti and through a littledoor down into the medieval vaulted crypt. This was one of those‘wow!’ moments, like walking into a film set. Long tables werelaid with white cloths and dotted with tall candelabra, the lit

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A magical mystery mealDEARLY BELOVED:main picture, TomGreen, the FlavourSmith takes to thepulpit

Top right, guestsenjoy dinner in thecrypt of St John theBaptist Church

Bottom, a divinepudding of whitechocolate and ginger

candles casting a romantic light around the medieval vaults. Aharpist was playing as we found seats and set to reading themenu while sampling some very good purple beetroot and green-hued wild garlic bread.It was a little odd to be sitting less than a foot away from the

effigies of a long-dead Bristol merchant and his wife, with theirten children lined up on the side of their tomb, but I hope theydidn’t find the company disrespectful.We had a full restaurant experience, with good service and

great food. Wine is extra from the short but good wine list. Webegan with a small but exquisite terrine of chicken with wildgarlic, followed by a smoked salmon mousse that packed apunch, served with peppery watercress and creamy quail’s egg.

Our main course was mutton and we all wondered how he hadmanaged to cook it slowly and yet retain its tender pink interior.On the side was a small crusty pasty of pulled mutton, and a sliceof potato, rosemary and onion cake. All very savoury and tasty.Pudding was another seasonal dish of rhubarb with white

chocolate and ginger. The grand finale was British cheese fromPark Farm at Kelston, served with Miller’s Damsels biscuits. Bynow we were all chatting merrily, like the best of dinner partieswhen you meet old friends and make new ones too.If you missed that venture, don’t worry, the Flavour Smith has

more. As I write, a theatrical culinary partnership between TheRaven and the Writing Desk and the Milk Thistle Hotel will seeguests spirited away down the rabbit hole for a theatricalexperience and a three course Alice in Wonderland themed feast,courtesy of the Flavour Smith himself, Tom Green.The last of these three pop-ups is on 5 May – you may be

lucky and grab a few remaining tickets, although I suspect theymay be a sell-out. �

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Ihave struggled to even consider the words ‘barbecue’ and ‘salads’ untilnow, but hope hope that we may yet be enjoying warmth and outdooreating for the May bank holidays. The wines I’ve chosen this month, are

simply some great favourites which will work equally well indoors. Thefirst glimpse of sunshine and a brush of warmth on the skin seems to createan almost Pavlovian reaction in many of us, as we leap to organiseimpromptu weekend lunches and evening get togethers. The rule of thumbis go for styles that are approachable, versatile enough to cope with lots ofdifferent flavours and spicings, and most of all, great value. And thoselovely chaps at Great Western Wine are making things even simpler, with atleast 10% off the prices of all the wines listed below.

Ruggeri Argeo Prosecco Valdobiadenne £12.95GWWA proper Prosecco from one of the best areas in the region, andbetter quality than many of the nasty, acidic, cut-pricechampagnes that you’ll find on supermarket shelves. With agentle mousse, and ripe pear and baked apple flavours, it’s adelicious glass of refreshing fizz, with a zesty, lemon peel tang,and gentle, floral aromas – fresh, crisp, and the perfect way towelcome guests. Even better is the extra 10% discount in May.

Cruz de Piedra Garnacha Rose 2011, Spain £7.50 GWWThis wine is going to be one of the ones in my fridge thissummer – I hadn’t tasted it before, but I’m smitten with thisgorgeous, vibrant pink, dryrosé, produced in northeastern Spain – it’s quitebold, with juicy, intense,freshly crushed raspberryaromas and flavours; it’s areal, taste-bud tingling,refreshing wine with azesty, lime-fresh, citrussyfinish. A perfect match for freshly seared tuna or chargrilled

prawns, or with tandoori spiced chicken, and chilli and coriandermarinaded meat. Fantastic value at the May offer price of £6.50.

Yealands Black Label Pinot Gris 2011, Marlborough, NZ£11.95 GWWI’m forever encouraging people to try new wines, so if you lovethe New Zealand style of freshness and pure fruit, but are just alittle tired of Sauvignon blanc, give this a try. From a winery,which was only set up in 2008, but has won awards, for its wines,and its carbon neutral status, this is sublimely fresh and elegant,yet packed with intriguing aromas and flavours. A perfect whiteto cope with some of the powerful flavours of the barbecue.

Wines to go with a barbecue: Where better for a flavour-packed, sunshine red, than the home of the ‘barbie’, Australia? Gofor a rich, supple red with bags of ripe, velvety fruit, where thetannins are soft. Heartland Stickleback red 2009, (£8.50 in May) isa quirky mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grapes, blendedwith Dolcetto and Lagrein, Italian grapes. It dances across thepalate with ripe, juicy, squishy black fruit, a hint of licorice and afragrant waft of violet and black cherries.

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Great Western Wine is at Wells Road, Bath BA2 3AP,tel: 01225 322810. Visit: www.greatwesternwine.co.uk.

Angela Mount, wine andfood critic, chooseswines for inside or outover the bank holidayweekends

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Insome parts of Bristol the approach of summer isheralded by the song of the ice cream van going fromstreet to street in search of custom. So long as there havebeen wheels, people have used them to deliver meals ofone kind and another. Now, though, a new generation isoffering a new kind of mobile eating experience; both the

food and drink on offer and the means of transportation tend tobe quirky, while quality is a top priority. Street food, as it isknown, is going places.You won’t hear Vee Double Moo coming, but there’s no

mistaking this unique ice-cream-parlour-on-wheels; there can’t betoo many VW camper vans painted beige and blue like somepsychedelic cow. Owner Bridget Pilkington first fell in love withVolkswagen campers a decade ago, and bought Daisy, her 1973Type 2 van, in 2010. Now she and Daisy are to be found atevents and festivals around Bristol, or otherwise at an everydaypitch on Brandon Hill, selling organic local ice cream alongsidetreats like hot chocolate and churros – Spanish doughnuts with achocolate dipping sauce.Bridget is one of a growing number of street food vendors

who belong to the vibrantly youthful StrEAT Food Collective, anorganisation pioneered by mobile restaurateur Lavinia Bartlett.At her Indian stall, Coconut Chilli, Lavinia serves up savourylamb kofte or spicy potato topped with salad, mint raitha andhot chilli, all wrapped in Abu Noor pitta, but how did she gofrom selling food herself to inspiring others?She said: “The idea was conceived after experiencing the

vibrant street food scene in London and I thought of creatingsomething similar for Bristol. But I wanted to set up a collectivewith a conscience, having been inspired by the amazing LaCocina, a small business incubator in San Francisco, which helpsmainly Latina women into self-employment. So I’ve sourcedvendors who are mostly home cooks and encouraged them to setup businesses so they can support themselves financially.“The start-up costs to open a street food business are

significantly lower than a traditional bricks and mortarrestaurant or café, and the format also allows chefs andentrepreneurs to test inventive cuisine.”A glance at the list of vendors on the StrEAT website suggests

that independent cooks are taking full advantage of theopportunity to experiment. We encountered The Glorious Oyster

on the Harbourside last year and thoroughly enjoyed the horrorof the younger and more squeamish members of our party as wesampled some excellent oysters. Then there’s Aroy Thai and VietVite – the latter surely one of the best-named fast food jointsaround – as well as Pizza Monkey and Bagel Boy.The award for most unusual dish should probably go to

Tambo, which is run by ex-pat Peruvian Carlos Huaman. Hesells a national speciality not often seen in the west country,namely grilled ox heart skewers served with potatoes, corn on thecob and chilli sauce. And if you wanted an equally unusual drinkto go with that – or possibly have afterwards – you might try abubble tea from Cupp. To be absolutely fair Cupp is no longer amobile establishment, since it now occupies a permanent site onQuakers Friars Square. However, the fact that the café inhabits aconverted shipping container gives it just enough impermanenceto be included – if you’ve never tried bubble tea you reallyshould.If you thought it was strange enough to put ice in tea, or

lemon, or to drink tea made out of peculiar things like fennel,you’re in for a real surprise. The tea part of the experience is notthat odd, being essentially iced green or black tea, but the bubblepart most certainly is. It seems unkind to spoil the surprise bydescribing it, so let’s just say you drink bubble tea through anunusually roomy straw. The drink is hugely popular in Taiwanbut was scarcely known in this country when Lee Peacock andhis partner Amy set up their original van-based enterprise lastyear. They had come across bubble tea while teaching English on

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SOCIABLE: mainpicture, enjoying alfresco dining courtesyof the Ethical Chef

Inset, the Vee DoubleMoo van, Daisydelivering treats onthe streets

James Russell meets the pioneers of Bristol’s street food, who offer all kinds of world cuisine,from bagels and pizza to spicy Vietnamese dishes and bubble tea

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DELICIOUS ANDDIVERSE: left toright, a truffle froyowith a Baileys shot,the distinctive Cuppcafé, and the StrEatcollective serving upfreshly cooked foodin style

the island, loved it and proceeded to learn all about it from localindependent tea shops.Cupp may no longer be mobile, but it will still be very much

involved in the latest StrEAT project – a series of Friday eveningstreet food markets in Quakers Friars. Vendors will be keepingtheir prices down to £6 for a main course, and serving halfportion sizes too, to encourage people to sample differentcuisines, or to buy their children supper. A similar scheme wastried out in Bath last year and proved a success, while pilots inBristol have also gone well with the city council lending support.StrEAT will also be running a series of Wednesday evening

street food markets in Corn Street – the next two being on 5 Juneand 3 July. If these prove popular, Lavinia would like to makethis a weekly treat. She says the first hour or so, from 5pm, ismostly people on their way home from work, or familiesshopping with children. Later on the diners are more people justsetting out for an evening.Lavinia said: “StrEAT is a culturally enriching experience for

those eating – people are able to try dishes from all over theworld. But what we really want to see are members of differentcommunities hanging out together in a welcoming atmosphere.Through food you can find out a lot about another person andtheir culture.”

Last May a street food festival in Cabot Circus was featuredon BBC’s The One Show, but most of the vendors shown werefrom elsewhere. This year’s events are very much home-grownaffairs, although with inspiration drawn from around the world.You can be sure of excellent dishes, a warm welcome andreasonable prices. Best of all, you’ll have the chance to trysomething strange and wonderful – and this is just the beginning.“Bristol has a fantastic multi-cultural population,” Lavinia

points out, “so wouldn’t it be wonderful for our food to reflectthese far flung communities as well? Mobile cuisine is the perfectplatform for pushing boundaries when the bricks and mortarnumbers wouldn’t stack up.”Oyster, anyone? �

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Scarcely a day goes by without some new report intowhich foods are bad or good for us. We all know thatwe should be eating more fresh fruit and vegetables,but, particularly when we’re unwell it’s sometimes achallenge to think up dishes that are simple to makeyet delicious and energising. The team of doctors and

nutritionists at Penny Brohn Cancer Centre understand very wellhow a healthy diet can help cancer sufferers during and aftertreatment – they have been offering their holistic support topeople for 30 years.The centre, at Pill, offers a free service to cancer sufferers and

works alongside their conventional medical treatment. PennyBrohn’s methods include giving emotional support, withcounselling and psychotherapy, physical support, throughmassage and other therapies, and advice about diet and exercise.Day care is also offered to people within commuting distance.

Cancerpoint, in partnership with Bristol Haematology andOncology Centre, runs a weekly session for people undergoing orrecovering from chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Crucially thiscan be a time when people just don’t feel like eating, but theirbodies need sustaining in order to enjoy a better recovery.

Nourish: the Cancer Care Cookbook is designed with all thisin mind. The book contains 70 easy to prepare recipes allcontaining healing, nutrient rich foods, designed to help the bodyfollowing a cancer diagnosis. The good news is that these recipescan be enjoyed by all the family and will form part of a habit ofmaking healthy choices about food.Dr Catherine Zollman, co author of Nourish and lead doctor

at Penny Brohn Cancer Care said: “By incorporating changes toyour diet, based on our nutritional guidelines and using recipes

A tasty meal, particularly whenshared with others, is enjoyable– making it good for the body andsoul

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EAT A RAINBOW:brightly colouredfruit and vegetablesand fish should allfeature in our regulardiet

Leading Bristol holistic cancer charity, PennyBrohn has launched a new recipe book designed tostrengthen our bodies’ defences

Makes 10Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 30 minutes

plus cooling

This traybake is similar to achocolate brownie but healthierand the perfect pick-me-up torestore flagging energy levels.Beetroot is added because of thesoft and moist crumb it produces,and, combined with nuts to addflavour and texture. Almonds andwalnuts increase the proteincontent, which helps to balanceblood sugar. They also supplyhealthy fats, vitamins and minerals,including manganese, vitamin E,calcium and magnesium. Beetrootsare rich in cancer-protective

nutrients including antioxidantssuch as betalains, which have beenshown to lessen tumour cellgrowth.

Ingredients:60g/2¼oz/¼ cup butter or coconut

oil, plus extra for greasing250g/9oz dairy-free dark chocolate3 tbsp xylitol (natural sweetener)

4 eggs1 large cooked beetroot (about150g/5½oz), roughly chopped

100g/3½oz/1 cup ground almondsa pinch of sea salt½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda60g/2¼oz/scant ½ cup walnut

pieces, chopped30g/1oz/½ cup flaked almonds

Method:1. Preheat the oven to180°C/350°F/Gas 4, then greasea shallow 20x30cm/8x12intraybake tin and line withbaking parchment. Put thechocolate, xylitol and butterinto a saucepan and heatgently to melt the chocolate.Put the eggs and beetroot

into a blender or foodprocessor and process untilsmooth.

2. Tip the ground almonds into alarge bowl. Add the meltedchocolate mixture, thebeetroot mixture and theremaining ingredients exceptthe flaked almonds. Mix well.

3. Pour the batter into the tin,then scatter over the flakedalmonds. Bake for 20–25minutes until firm and golden.Leave to cool in the tin, thencut into bars to serve. (Store inan airtight container in thefridge for up to four days orfreeze for a month.)Nutritional content, per slice:Protein 7.7g, Carbohydrates21.1g of which sugars 20.6g,Fat 26.6g of which saturates11g, Kcals 349.

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in Nourish can have a significant positive effect on a person’swell-being and help them to live well with cancer.“Further to this, research has shown that diet is the most

important factor in the rise in people getting cancer and manyfoods can help slow down cancer cell growth.”Dr Zollman wrote the book with Wendy Burley, nutritional

therapist also at Penny Brohn Cancer Care, who added: “At thecore, our approach to healthy eating is the belief that foods intheir natural state are best for you and we encourage a diet basedprimarily on plant foods, vegetables and fruit, whole grains,pulses, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices with a small amount ofanimal products.“We encourage people to enjoy their food – it does so much

more than provide nutrition. A tasty meal, particularly whenshared with others, is enjoyable – making it good for the bodyand soul. In Nourish, there’s a whole host of nutritious recipeswhich can be enjoyed both in preparation and eating andfurthermore support your well-being whether you have had acancer diagnosis or not.” �

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Baked sea bass witholives and tomatoes

Serves 4Preparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 30 minutes

Baking sea bass on a bed of Mediterranean vegetables makes itbeautifully moist and full of flavour. It’s simple to prepare, takingonly 15 minutes, and is packed with antioxidant-rich and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Sea bass is a good source of omega-3 fatsand also provides B vitamins, magnesium and the antioxidant mineralselenium. Serve with salad, or steamed shredded kale or spinach.

Ingredients:½ tsp coriander seeds

1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil1 red onion, roughly chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushedleaves from three thyme sprigs, plus a small

bunch of fresh thyme sprigs115g/4oz/scant 1 cup pitted black olives, roughly chopped

60g/2¼oz/heaped ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil,drained and roughly chopped

16 cherry tomatoes1 large sea bass or trout, head removed, scaled and gutted

zest of 1 lemonolive oil, for drizzling

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5. Toast the corianderseeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 1 minute, thencrush using a mortar and pestle. Heat the olive oil in thefrying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, coriander andgarlic, and fry gently for 2–3 minutes until the onion starts tosoften. Stir in the thyme leaves, olives and the sun-dried andcherry tomatoes.

2 Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a large, shallowovenproof dish. Using a sharp knife, slash the skin of the fishdiagonally along each side. Push sprigs of thyme into the cuts.Sprinkle over the lemon zest, then put the fish on top of thetomato mixture.

3 Drizzle over a little olive oil and cook in the oven for 20–25minutes until the fish is cooked through.

� Nutritional value per serving: Protein 30.5g, Carbohydrates3.4g of which sugars 2.7g, Fat 21.1g of which saturates 4.6g,Kcals 323.

Nourish: the Cancer Care Cookbook by Dr Catherine Zollman,lead doctor at Penny Brohn Cancer Centre, and Wendy Burley,nutritionist. Price £12.99 and available from:www.shopatpennybrohn.org or tel: 01275 370112.

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Quick bites

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� Eat Drink Bristol Fashion, the pop-up tipi restaurant in Queen Square,will be hosting a sustainable foodsummit on Monday 13 May. Thesummit will host up to 200 delegatesfrom public and private sectors,including representatives fromgovernment, schools, traders,restaurants, catering companies,schools, hospitals and prisons. Inaddition to seminars there will becookery demonstrations, speakersand discussions to inspire thoughts onhow to generate change. Lunch,cooked by The Pony and Trap, will beBristol on a Plate. The summit will befollowed by a fortnight of Eat DrinkBristol Fashion which will bringtogether some of the city’s toprestaurants at the tipi village.

� Bear Grillz, aka Tim Peacock andDan Beswick, pictured, can be founddaily in the Bearpit behindBroadmead cooking up fresh,homemade food in a handmadecabin. Delicious bites include waffles,hand cut chips and juicy smoky baconand blue cheese burgers. Follow BearGrillz on Facebook to have a chanceof winning a free lunch.

� A line-up of food experts will betasting the best of west countryproduce for the Bristol Good FoodAwards’ local producers’ categorieson 9 May. Chef Martin Blunos,Masterchef winner Dhruv Baker,baker Richard Bertinet will be joinedby Daily Telegraph food writerXanthe Clay, and head judge AngelaMount to judge producers that havebeen shortlisted by the public votingprocess.

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Anyone who goes behind the bigred doors of the former firestation in Bristol city centre for acup of coffee will also be able todo someone a favour at the sametime and become part of a globalmovement called suspendedcoffee. The Kitchen café, which isrun by YMCA Bristol, is giving itscustomers the chance to choosefood or drink to be given free ofcharge to another customer at alater date.To be part of the Open

Kitchen, simply decide whetheryou’d like to pay for an extra cupof tea (£1.50), or even somethingmore substantial, like a bowl of

homemade soup and HobbsHouse bread (£3.50) or even ahearty full English breakfast withtoast (£5). A marble will bedropped in a counter-top jar forthose in need – such as thehomeless or jobless – to redeem ata later time or date.The suspended coffee idea

began in Italy after the war, whenold soldiers couldn’t afford theirdaily caffeine treat. The kindnessof strangers meant customerscould ask for a coffee to besuspended and pay for an extracup. Then someone in need couldwalk in and be offered a freedrink by the barista.

Bristol burlesque troupe, TheFlaming Feathers will beentertaining diners at HarveysCellars in Denmark Street laterthis month to raise funds for theBristol Rugby CommunityFoundation.The evening, on Thursday 23

May, is hosted by burlesqueheroine, Rio Wild of Rio WildPresents, who will be joined bymagician Darren Campbell, UKWedding Entertainer of the Year2012 and belly dancer, PearlBoheme. Harveys’ new head chef,Chris Solomon will be serving athree-course Latino feast andmoney raised will be donated to

Bristol Rugby CommunityFoundation, which engages withand educates around 18,000young people in the city every

year. Tickets are £55 (for VIPseats in the Music Room) or £45(seated in the restaurant) toinclude a three-course dinner.

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A TOUCH OF GLAMOUR: The Flying Feathers, Kayleigh Hammond, ClairePhipps and Lianna Bennett with Bristol Rugby players Ben Glynn and Iain Grieve

TASTY BITES : Thali’s flexing its mussels in Bedminster

Fans of the fresh tasting dishes served at the Thalicafés across Bristol will be delighted to hear that thelocally grown mini-chain has now expanded into theTobacco Factory café space in Bedminster. It is servingits award-winning modern take on traditional Indianfood, to eat in or takeaway in one of its reusable, eco-friendly tiffins. Those concerned about food miles willbe pleased to hear that the beer, from the Bristol BeerFactory, has come from literally across the road at thebrewery. This is a fifth venue for Thali in Bristol witha brand that grew out of feeding festival-goers.

Curry and culture

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COMPETITION

WIN TICKETS TO SEE JOOLS HOLLAND LIVE

Forest Live takes place in June and Julyevery summer where an eclectic mix ofacts perform in seven woodland

locations around the country as part of theannual concert series arranged by theForestry Commission. Forest Live in the westcountry takes place at WestonbirtArboretum, where this year’s headline actsare: Blondie, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, JessieJ, Paul Weller and Jools Holland and hisRhythm & Blues Orchestra.We have a pair of tickets to give away for

the final concert of the summer series: JoolsHolland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra onSunday 21 July at 7.30pm. A talented pianistand respected musician, Jools Holland hashad a prolific recording career which has runin tandem with successful roles inbroadcasting. In the live music arena Joolscontinues to dazzle audiences with hisRhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant performances. The20-piece orchestra, famed for its unique interpretations of originalworks consists of pianist, organist, drummer, three female vocals,guitar, bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones,baritone saxophone, three trumpets, and four trombones. Theirpopularity continues unabated, playing to audiences in excess of300,000 every year.To enter this competition, just answer the following question:

How many female vocals feature in the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra?Send your answer via email with Jools Holland Competition in thesubject line to: [email protected], along withyour full name, address and telephone number; or by post to TheBristol Magazine, 2 Princes Buildings, George Street, Bath BA12ED. Closing date for entries: Friday 31 May. �For further information about the concerts, visit:www.forestry.gov.uk/music


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BBQ season

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Whatever the weather report, it’sgoing to be hot, hot, hot for theweekend of May 11/12 for the annualcook-up that’s Grillstock, Bristol. JonFinch of Grillstock said: “We’re thrilledGrillstock has made its return to thecity. It’s the ultimate BBQ celebrationwith none other quite like it – realtasty food mixed with a musical feastof Americana roots music.” Jon sharedthese top tips for home barbecuers:

� Before and after every session cleanand oil your grill. Get it hot to burnoff any crud then, using tongs, rubover with a kitchen towel dipped in alight cooking oil. This keeps your grillhygienic and helps prevent food fromsticking to the bars.

� Set up a two-zone/indirect cookingarea. Have two cooking zones, onedirectly over the flames for searing,the other cooler to allow the meat tocook through indirectly. With acharcoal grill pile the coals to one side.With a gas grill keep the burnersmedium-high on one side and low-offon the other.

� Slow things down, relax…. Themeat is done, when it’s done – don’ttry and rush things. Keep the heatconsistent. Keep a spritz bottle full ofwater handy and douse down flamesthat start getting out of hand.

� Don’t fiddle and poke – anddefinitely don’t squeeze. Once you’veput the meat on the grill just leave it.Your should only turn once or twicethrough cooking. Squashing burgersand steaks down just squeezes out allthe lovely juice and causes flare ups.

� Don’t get saucy until the end. BBQsauces and glazes have a high sugarcontent that will burn quickly and gobitter. Cook your meat and then saucetowards the end and allow to go stickyover indirect heat.

� Check for done-ness. Invest in aninstant read thermometer so youknow the exact temperature of themeat. It takes away the guesswork.

Happy to join Bill’s chain gangSuch is the power of social mediathat when my colleague Katieannounced on Facebook that sheand I were to check out the newBill’s eaterie near the CliftonTriangle, her friends were quickto chip in and recommend theirfavourite dishes.So we arrived at Bill’s with

suggestions to try the avocadoand bacon salad, the pick-me-upcarrot, orange and ginger juiceand the mini doughnuts withchocolate dipping sauce.I’m already a fan of Bill’s

having sampled his own brand ofhearty British food at the originalBill’s in Lewes, Sussex, and thenewly opened one in Bath.It’s a lively place, with a great

musical soundtrack whichmanaged to please young Katieand my not-so-young good self.The waiting staff are friendly andthe service efficient but neverbrusque.Say what you like about

chains, but when theyconsistently deliver the samegreat dishes, whether you’re in

Sussex or Bristol, there’s thereassurance that you know whatyou’re getting for your hard-earned pennies.

Starters range from £4.95 to£5.95, for a really excellentmodern take on a prawn cocktail.Served in a sundae glass, theMarie Rose sauce has a real chilli

kick and nestling under thelettuce, a tomato and avocadosalsa reminiscent of a goodBloody Mary. Katie’s lamb koftawith salad and tzatziki was bigenough to share.You can have all sorts of meals

at Bill’s, from a healthy orsustaining breakfast, through to alight lunch, such as a sharingmezze board, or a slice of cakefor afternoon tea, followed by ahamburger or fish pie for supper.Main courses are from £8.50,

for a macaroni cheese – which afriend has dubbed (in JeremyClarkson voice) as: ‘the bestmacaroni cheese in the world’ –to £12.50 for a Cornish monkfishstew with potato, fennel, olives,lemon, tomato and peppers.I recommend the naked burger,

a really delicious, juicy burgerwhich comes with salad andfries, but no bun. Katie’s piri-pirichicken and lemon rice was sogenerous she took a doggy baghome for her supper. We also likeBill’s shop so you can take afoodie souvenir home.

The horse meat scandal has seena massive surge in interest inVegfestUK Bristol, the world’sbiggest veggie event, which isbeing staged in the city over bankholiday weekend, 24 – 26 May.Visits to the VegFest UK websitehave tripled in the past threemonths and stalls spaces havevirtually sold out.VegFestUK Bristol, now in its

tenth year, drew over 20,000visitors to the harbourside lastyear. Around 25,000 visitors areexpected at this year’s festival,

which will feature 125 stalls,talks, cookery demonstrationsand music from a lineup whichincludes Happy Mondays,Caravan Palace, The Farm, 808State, The Abyssinians, TheBoxettes, and a DJ set from PeterHook (New Order/Joy Division).Tim Barford of VegfestUK,

said: “You don’t have to goveggie, or vegan, to get thebenefits of a plant based diet. Ifyou reduce your meat and dairyintake significantly you’ll notice abig difference in your health,

which is what a lot of people aredoing right now. In other words,keep the treats – the belovedSunday roast for example – butditch the rest and introduce someveggie options.”Entry is £2 during the day,

11am – 6pm Saturday 25 May,and £2 on Sunday, 11am – 10pm(£1 children u16 and OAPs) –pay on gate. Admission to theevening events on Friday andSaturday is by advance ticketsonly, visit:www.bristol.vegfest.co.uk.

Horse meat scandal prompts race for veg fest

POPULAR: the newly revamped Pieminister café in Stokes Croft

Mayor George Ferguson wasamong the guests who attendedthe party marking the tenthanniversary of Pieminister,founded by two friends andbrothers-in-law Jon Simon andTristan Hogg in Stokes Croft.The pair baked their first pies

at 24 Stokes Croft, and in thelast decade the brand has goneon to achieve national success.Meanwhile, at Pieminister’s

original mothership, the café hasbeen extended and improvedand diners can now enjoy pies,cider and the newly createdBristolbocker Glory ice creamsundae.


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It’s one thing to stand with a cookery book propped open onthe kitchen worktop, reading the instructions for a recipe, butit’s quite another to have an actual chef at your elbow

reassuring you that, yes, you’re putting enough muscle intokneading that bread dough, but another couple of minutes andit’ll be ready. I know we can learn a fair bit about food fromwatching the likes of Paul Hollywood and Nigel Slater on telly,but that’s passive couch-potato cookery and it’s not going to fillthe family’s tummy with good food at the end of the evening.Here in Bristol there’s a cookery school that’s proving

increasingly popular with all kinds of home cooks, from mumswanting a bit of inspiration for feeding their children, toenthusiastic throwers of impressive dinner parties. And it was justthat mix of people around the chopping boards when I joined anItalian themed cookery evening class at Papadeli’s purpose builtteaching workshop in Clifton.Not that the Papa himself, experienced chef Simon

MacDonnell comes over like my old school cookery teacher. Hedoesn’t lecture or prescribe, preferring a relaxed but supportiveguiding hand through the evening’s menu.Aprons on, the 11 students for the evening are told by Simon:

“If you think you’ve come for a relaxed evening watchingsomeone else cook, you’d be wrong. This is very much a hands-on course.”He reels off a list of what we’ll be making in the three hours

we have: focaccia, fresh pesto, herb gnocchi, marinated bonedlamb, wild garlic risotto, poached seasonal fruit and Amarettibiscuits.Suddenly I feel like a contestant inMasterchef. I can almost

hear Greg saying: “Cooking doesn’t get any tougher than this.”But, actually cooking doesn’t get any more enjoyable,

therapeutic, sociable and informative than this . . .Kneading the dough for our focaccia loaves is an ice breaker, as

people start chatting while Simon shows us how to effectivelyknead one-handed. Papadeli staff members Louise and Megan areon hand to help demonstrate different techniques – like how toget the right consistency in mashed potato to make the perfectgnocchi. The working kitchen is really well equipped, allowing upto a dozen people space to create their own dishes.There is team work on some of the tasks, like boning the lamb.

Luckily the woman who was thrown out of cookery at school

Papadeli84 Alma Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2DJ. Tel: 0117 973 6569. Visit: www.papadeli.co.uk

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Just like Papa used to makeHANDS-ON: mainpicture, cooksabsorbed in theirwork at Papadeli’scookery school

Top, poachedseasonal fruit withAmaretti biscuits

Below, fresh andtasty ingredients areredolent of theMediterraneansunshine

was paired with a trainee orthopaedic surgeon so my lack ofknife skills weren’t too noticable.The chap opposite me chopped herbs and crushed garlic with

professional aplomb, while I worked more slowly and lessnimbly. But it really doesn’t matter what level of cook you are,Papadeli’s team will help if you’re unsure, while my fellowparticipants were also quick with advice and tips.We picked up all sorts of titbits through the evening. Simon,

who travels to source the best Mediterranean ingredients for hisaward-winning deli downstairs, told us about the different risottorice types used in various Italian regions. He advised us to discardthe basil stalks when making pesto (they turn black whencrushed), but not to throw them away as their flavour is great insoup or stock. And, that when making a fruit syrup red wineactually makes a sweeter, mellow taste than white wine.The proof, with cooking, is always in the tasting. We’re given

breadsticks to dip into the tall jugs of pesto we’ve made. Thegorgeous emerald paste is very moreish. Some of us find it hardto tear ourselves away and one woman says: “I swear I’ll neverbuy readymade pesto again, this is so much better.” Well, onereason it could taste better, is the sheer volume of good qualityingredients that went into it – including some very fine parmesanand a fair amount of olive oil.Italian food is, as Simon points out, robust. It’s food for

sharing too. And, after we’ve worked some fresh wild garlic,parsley and spinach into our gnocchi, rolled and cut it intopillows, and once we’ve formed perfect little Amaretto biscuits,we sit down to share the fruits of our labours.The risotto, creamy with butter, ricotta, parmesan and white

wine, is far superior to anything I’ve made at home before andaccompanied by a juicy, tender pink slice of the marinated, quickroast lamb, has us all enthusing.At the end of a happy evening – “I can’t believe it’s been three

hours already,” says the woman next to me – we’re given partybags, bulging with the dishes we’ve made, and plenty for supperfor the next evening. There is also a pack with all the recipes totake home, so we can replicate the dishes.Papadeli is running a series of courses over the coming months,

including tapas, Tuscan dishes, food for picnics and Britishsummer recipes. If we do get a decent summer, this is the kind ofwelcome added inspiration for our tables.


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Amonth ago a £4m walking and cycle path,including a 1,672-metre-long former railwaytunnel, opened south of Bath. To mark theoccasion, this month’s walk heads along it tovisit a hidden valley and an abandoned flight oflocks, before returning along old footpaths and

green lanes. To get to the starting point, we travel, appropriatelyenough, by train, alighting at Oldfield Park station in Bath.

After heading up the ramp from the platform, cross the roadand carry on along a footpath beside the line. When you come toa road, cross and continue along a footpath. Carry on alongsidethe cemetery wall, and, after going over a railway bridge, crossthe road and bear right up the Two Tunnels Greenway(ST733645).

You are now following the course of the old Somerset &Dorset Railway, closed in 1966 and brought back to life as ashared path. The path leads over a new bridge, replacing onedemolished after the line closed. After going under a road bridge,the path crosses another new bridge, with public toilets down tothe right.

You soon come to the first of the path’s two tunnels. Althoughonly 409 metres long, Devonshire Tunnel had a punishinggradient of 1 in 50. Today the tunnel is well-lit and the air isclear; in the days of steam, it was pitch black and filled withclouds of smoke.

It leads into Lyncombe Vale, a sylvan interlude before the1672-metre Combe Down Tunnel. Its falling gradient of 1 in 100provided a respite for engine drivers and stokers heading out ofBath but posed a formidable challenge for those coming theother way. It was not unknown for train crews to be overcomeby fumes; on one occasion in 1929 they failed to come roundand the train ran away downhill, killing the driver and twoothers.

Once through the tunnel, the line runs through a cutting witharches shoring up the unstable ground, before crossing TuckingMill viaduct, high above a lake. Look out for the distinctiveMidford Castle to the right, built in 1775 in the shape of the aceof spades and once owned by actor Nicholas Cage.

Carry on through a short tunnel, beyond which is Midford

station, where the path cuts through the car park of the Hope &Anchor. Walk down to the road, turn left under the viaduct, andcross by the inn to go down steps and follow a footpath underthe viaduct (ST760606).

The bog garden on your left is on the bed of the SomersetshireCoal Canal, the route of which you will be following for the nextmile and a half. As you go through a kissing gate (KG) and carryon along the towpath, look to the left to see an aqueduct whichcarried an arm of the canal across Midford Brook (ST757605).

Carry on along the towpath, crossing a stile. After passing anold bridge, the path goes through a KG and veers left to avoid arailway embankment built across the canal. This had noconnection with the line you walked along earlier. It closed in the1950s after being used to film The Titfield Thunderbolt.

Go under the railway and follow the path as it bears right.Look out for an old conduit on your left, before going through a

It was not unknown for traincrews to be overcome by fumes;on one occasion in 1929 theyfailed to come round and thetrain ran away downhill

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KG to rejoin the towpath. After another KG, you pass theremains of three locks.

Go up the steps ahead and through a KG (ST748602). Turnright and then left through a gate, heading down steps to thetowpath. On your right are the remains of a platform used totranship Fuller’s Earth into canal boats.

Carry on alongside a meadow on the course of the canal. Atthe road, cross and go under a railway bridge. After crossing astile, carry on past a flight of abandoned locks and throughanother KG. Here the canal doubles back on itself to continue upanother flight of locks, but the path heads straight on.

Don’t cross the stream, but carry on and take the footpathbearing right uphill. Cross a stile to the left of a house(ST743608), carry on uphill and, after crossing another stile,bear left up a field. Cross a stile in the top corner and continuealong a lane, ignoring a turning to the left. Head through a gateinto Southstoke, where ‘Save the Packhorse’ signs demonstratevillagers’ opposition to the recent closure of their pub.

Bear left by the telephone box and left uphill by the oldbrewery. Cross the road at the top by the Cross Keys, carry on

along Southstoke Road for 100 metres and turn right intoShepherds Walk (ST748619). When you come to a lane, crossand carry on along the footpath. At the next lane, carry on andbear left along a path between chicanes. After another 400metres, go through more chicanes and continue along a road.

At the end, turn left uphill. Past the school is a row ofquarrymen’s cottages. Turn right along a stone-walled pathbetween the cottages, climb the steps and turn left along the road.

Turn right down Rock Lane into another old quarry(ST758623). Carry on along a gravel drive and up steps to theleft of No 6. At the top, fork right, go between the buildings,cross the road and go through a gate along to the right.

Head across the field to the left of the war memorial, passingover 70 metres above Combe Down Tunnel. Cross at the zebracrossing and carry on along the main road. When you reach alarge gatepost, turn left along a footpath between stone walls.

This is the original road down to Bath. Although uninspiringat first, after going through a grotto-like arch, its old characterreasserts itself as it heads downhill. After passing the CatholicCemetery, turn right through a KG into the Abbey Cemetery.Follow a path down to the main entrance and continue down theroad. At the bottom, turn left by the White Hart. Head throughWidcombe and along the main road before following the signs toBath Spa station. �

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REMNANTS OFTHE PAST: an oldbridge over the canal

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and Downs. From a lofty perch aboard the citysightseeing bus you’ll hear a menagerie of wildtales and fables, bringing the local landscape tolife with feuding giants, cunning creatures andsacred trees. Suitable for all the family. Bookwith the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Projectat Bristol Zoo, £9.50 per adult and £5.50 perchild, tel: 0117 903 0609 or email:[email protected].

Happy facesRWA, Queen’s Road, Clifton, Bristol.www.rwa.org.uk

Drawing Machines,Wednesday 29 May, 11am – 3pmThis is a fun drop-in session for all the family tocreate drawing machines out of simple materials,robots and children’s toys. Bring along your ownrucksack and experiment with a machine thatsits inside it and draws as you move around, orsee how you can draw by working with othersand make your own wind-up drawing machine.

Drawing Mum and Dad,Thursday 30 May, 10am – 11.30amJoin Anouk Mercier for a fun and informalworkshop tailored to children, parents andgrandparents to learn basic portrait drawingskills through a series of short interactivedrawing games and challenges. £5 per child.

at 9am and raise funds for Arnos Vale’sEndowment Fund and local swim school PuddleDucks’ charity, the Cots for Tots Appeal. The 5krun for ages 15+ will follow, giving the wholefamily a chance to get involved in the fun.

Lightyears awayAt-Bristol, Harbourside, Bristol.Tel: 0845 345 1235www.at-bristol.org.uk

Explore Your Universe,From Saturday 11 May, weekends andschool holidaysExplore your universe with this exciting familyshow, bringing to life the latest discoveries inscience – from atoms to astrophysics. Follow inthe footsteps of top UK experts at the cuttingedge of research and explore what links particleaccelerators with 80s hair, and find out whatspace telescopes have in common withadrenaline-fuelled police chases.

Furry fablesBristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol.Tel: 0117 9747300www.bristolzoo.org.uk

Wild Tales on Wheels: Storytelling Bus TopTour, Sunday 12 May, 2pm – 4pmJoin professional storyteller Martin Maudsleyfor a unique storytelling tour of the Avon Gorge

Farmyard funWindmill Hill City Farm, Phillip Street,Bedminster, Bristol. Tel: 0117 963 3252www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk

Windmill Hill City Farm Spring Festival,Saturday 18 May, noon – 5pmThis year, Windmill Hill City Farm’s springfestival takes the theme of inspiring andimproving quality of life for families in Bristol.The festival will have a range of activities andworkshops for children including face painting,cookery, storytelling, drama, singing,woodworking, gardening, outdoor skills at thefarm’s forest school and visitors on the day willinclude Avon Owls as well as two donkeys fromHorseWorld. For the adults there will be plentyof stalls by local craftspeople, outdoor cookerydemos, a bar, food stalls and live music. Entry is£5 per adult and under 16s are free.

Make a differenceArnos Vale Cemetary, Bristol.www.arnosvale.org.uk and click on the eventsand activities link

Arnos Vale Community Run and Toddle,Monday 6 MayEnjoy the bank holiday and make a difference atthe same time. For £2 per entry, toddlers andtheir parents can sign up to the ‘toddle’, starting

The city has plenty of events and activities on offer for all the family to enjoy this month; from a spring festival at a city farm tolearning about the universe. Use our guide to help plan quality time with your children


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The ultimate accessory to any outfit this summer is a fabulous tan – I love the sun-kissed look,especially for evenings out and social events, and a spray tan is the only sensible and effective wayto achieve it. Avoid the risk of harmful UV rays and try Mobile Spray Tan LLP, a team of spray

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you in the comfort of your home, office or any convenient location to give your skin a natural sun-kissedlook, ready for any occasion. Mobile Spray Tan Bristol also offers other services, ranging from waxing,manicures and hair colouring to massages and male grooming, so all your beauty treatments are takencare of without the inconvenience of visiting a salon. To make the process even easier, Mobile Spray TanBristol has a user friendly website which lists all the treatments, prices and offers available and enablesyou to book appointments online.

Inbetween juggling my job, family life and keeping fit and healthy, I rarely get time to visit a salon. Sowhen I discovered that the mobile salon would work around my busy schedule and come to me at a timethat suited, I booked an online appointment. The beautician came to my office in my lunch break; shewas friendly, chatty and made me feel very comfortable. The experience couldn’t have been easier andwas very beneficial as I had a wedding to attend that weekend. My spray tan looked gorgeous andnatural, adding that extra sparkle to my outfit.

Mobile Spray Tan Bristol is also available for events such as group bookings, corporate bookings, pre-photo shoot bookings, hen-dos and weddings – a perfect opportunity to get together with friends to sharegossip and enjoy a bit of professional pampering at home. Appointments are available 8am to midnight,seven days a week. To make a booking, visit: www.mobilespraytanbristol.co.uk.

News in Brief• On 12 May, Bristol Zoo Gardens ishosting a sponsored three-hourZumbathon, with proceeds going to oneof the zoo’s many conservation projects,working to protect the last remainingpopulations of two critically endangeredlemur species that inhabit the northwestof Madagascar. Bristol Zoo Gardens hasteamed up with Everyone Active who willbe providing qualified and certifiedZumba instructors, so it doesn't matter ifyou have been attending classes, or if youare a complete beginner, you will soonpick up the steps, and you can do as muchor little as you like. It costs £12 to enter(£10 for Bristol Zoo members) andspectators can come and watch at thereduced rate of £10 and get access to thezoo for the whole day. To enter BristolZoo’s Zumbathon, visitwww.bristolzoo.org.uk/zumbathon

• Good luck to all those taking part in theBristol 10k on Sunday 5 May – but don’tworry if you’ve missed it as there areplenty of other opportunities to run in thecity. Entries are now being taken for theBristol Half Marathon on Sunday 15September and you can also join theweekly fun 5k Parkrun at Ashton Courtwhich takes place every Saturday at 9am.Register at: www.parkrun.org.uk. It’s free,friendly and sociable too.

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The TRUTH about varicose veins...One in three people suffer from varicose veins at some stage in life, yet there are a lot of myths aboutthe condition, says expert Dr Haroun Gajraj, who recently opened a branch of the VeinCare Centre atLitfield House Medical Centre in Clifton. Here are some of the most common misconceptions:1. Varicose veins affect more women than men. FALSE. One of the most thorough studies ever carriedout, by the University of Edinburgh, found that slightly more men than women had varicose veins.What is true, however, is that women are more likely than men to seek help.2. Varicose veins are caused by standing for too long/lack of exercise/bad diet/pregnancy. FALSE. Noneof these actually causes varicose veins, though all of them can aggravate symptoms. The cause ofvaricose veins is an underlying condition called Superficial Venous Reflux and the only known cause ofthis is heredity. In healthy legs, blood is pumped uphill and prevented from falling back down by tinyvalves in the veins that open and close. But if these valves don’t work properly, gravity pulls blood thewrong way where it pools in the veins close to the skin’s surface, making them bulge.3. The NHS will treat my varicose veins. FALSE. You are now unlikely to get NHS treatment unlessyou are in severe pain, bleeding or suffering complications.4. The only available treatment is the painful vein stripping method. FALSE. Fortunately, there areseveral highly-effective, non-surgical treatments that can be carried out in a clinic under localanaesthetic with little discomfort. These are walk-in, walk-out procedures that can be done in a lunchbreak.5. Varicose veins are a cosmetic issue for some people, yes, says Dr Gajraj. But for many they causeaching, throbbing, itching legs and if left untreated they can get worse or cause complications such asulcers and inflammation. Early treatment is the key.


WOMENʼS 10KThe city has been selected as one of justthree UK locations for a new women-only race, The Women’s Running 10K,this year. The event, organised byWomen’s Running magazine and led byformer model and top runner, NellMcAndrew, will start and finish atBristol’s Blaise Castle on Saturday 29June. The route will avoid steep hills, andfollow a scenic loop combining flat, openparkland with forest tracks. Suitable forrunners of all abilities, there will be ateam of four pacers, targeting times of45, 50, and 60 minutes and a run/walkgroup aiming for 70 minutes. The racealso includes a warm-up, goody bag,medal, post-race warm down and apersonalised email containing your racefinish time and personal statistics fromthe day. The event is open for entries at£25. Visit: www.womensrunninguk.co.uk

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BEACHbodyWith the holiday season fast approaching it’s not just your packing that needsyour full attention. After months of hiding ourselves behind our winterwoollies, it is time to prepare yourself top to toe for summer. Whether you’recutting the carbs, opting for the 5:2 diet or burning off those cakes andchocolates down at the gym, you’ll want to make sure your skin bares closescrutiny in the sun. Here are my favourite products to leave you preened andpampered in time for your summer sojourn. All are available from the GroundFloor Beauty Hall at Harvey Nichols Bristol.

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A noble professionElaine Collins, headmatron at NuffieldHealth Bristol Hospitaltalks about herprofession, as weprepare to markInternational Nurses’Day on 12 May –Florence Nightingale’sbirthday

How long have you been a nurse?“I’ve been a nurse for over 30 years.I trained as a general and

ophthalmic nurse and on qualifying Ispecialised in orthopaedic and traumanursing, progressing to a ward sister and thenmoving into nursing management. From2007-2011 I was chair of the Royal Collegeof Nursing, Society of Orthopaedic &Trauma Nursing, and have been head matronat Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital for threeyears.

Tell us about an average day at workI work to support and give direction to our clinical teams, ensuring they arecaring for patients to the highest possible standard. I have played an integralrole in the launch of our new Chesterfield Hospital in Clifton, which openslater this year. Nuffield Health is investing millions of pounds in making theChesterfield one of the most technologically advanced private hospitals inthe south west, it will be my job to make sure that the state-of-the-artfacilities are matched with an intimate and personal customer experience.

Why are you proud to be a nurse?Nursing is a career which makes a real difference and is extremelyrewarding. Many of our patients undergo surgery that will help change theirlives. To then see these people receive the specialist surgery they need andwalk out of the hospital with a different and more independent life ahead ofthem is incomparable.

Have standards in nursing changed since you qualified?Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of changes in the profession and in theadvancement of medical technology, but at the heart of it all is patient care.There has obviously been much in the press over recent years about thedecline in care standards, and while there are clearly areas for concern, it’simportant that we remember all the great work being carried out by ournurses. Our role can be wide and varied, caring not just for the patient, butfor their family and loved ones, as well as supporting doctors and surgeonsin delivery of treatment. On the whole, our profession is represented bycaring, compassionate and dedicated people who want nothing more thanto help the people in their care.

How do you think standards could be improved?Throughout my career I have had the fortune to work with some excellentnurses and to learn a truly exceptional approach to patient care. At NuffieldHealth we believe in matron-led care where we have a dedicated andexperienced nurse who is responsible for the overall care of patients andmonitoring standards to ensure they are kept high. Our role enables ourpatients to have more one-on-one time with our nurses. That time we spendwith the patient, caring and listening to their needs, is priceless and it reallybrings a true and deserved level of humanity to the work we do. This leadsto a confidence among patients and an overall feeling of respect. I think thisgoes a long way in supporting a patient’s recovery, as well as theirimpression of the healthcare service. �

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Skin cancer is now nearly as prevalent as all other cancers put together,

with more than 200,000 basal cell skin cancers treated with surgery a

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been an 80 per cent rise in cases of the skin cancer which are treated with

surgery alone. But doctors who carried out the study warn that official

government skin cancer figures seriously underestimate the true levels.

With costs of treating each case of this form of skin cancer being a

minimum of £1,000, the financial burden to the NHS could be more than

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Malignant Melanoma skin cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the

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Now that the spring has finally arrived and summer is just around the

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early treatment can often be ‘nipped it in the bud’.

Each evening during the week beginning 20th May, the clinic at 58

Queen Square will be open and leading Consultant Plastic Surgeons

including Mr Antonio Orlando, lead Clinician in Skin Oncology for North

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people who want to check whether they have moles that could be skin

cancer and review how much sun damage there has been to their skin.

They will also offer advice on how safely to enjoy the sun.

Appointments for the free consultations with a Consultant Plastic

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THEMedical, a Bristol-based company of clinics offering treatmentsby physiotherapists and leading clinicians, holds a firm belief inmaking the most of life. Specialising in the diagnosis and treatment

of musculoskeletal conditions, relieving muscle and joint pain andmaintaining optimal physical function, its aim is to keep you playing,carrying, walking, typing, lifting, climbing, jogging, standing and doingwhatever it is you enjoy.In its six locations around Bristol at Aztec West, city centre, Longwell

Green, Stoke Bishop, Temple Quay and Westbury-on-Trym, THE Medicalblends the skills of chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists, sportsmassage therapists and acupuncturists to deliver a tailored treatment planfor every client. James Arthurs, one of the partners that run THE Medicalsays: “We offer supervised rehabilitation programmes, taking people from areactive situation where clients are using medication and short-term relief,to a proactive one, of ongoing treatments and effective relief.”THE Medical is an evidence-based clinic, so it only uses physical

treatments that have proven results. Among its long list of services aretreatments for back pain, headaches, joint pain, sports injuries as well asacupuncture for fertility and turning breach babies. “We did 14,700treatments last year in the whole company and we are expecting to do17,000 this year now that we have opened more clinics, including the mostrecent in Westbury-on-Trym,” says James. Not at all like a doctor’s surgery,the new clinic in Southfield House is a completely refurbished, clean, lightand comfortable space with four treatment rooms and one exercise studiowhere baby massage, baby yoga, Pilates and yoga classes will be held, eachone tailored to your needs and led by a clinical-based physician. Morefamily-orientated than any of the others, this clinic is situated in a veryresidential location so it’s perfect for people looking to book appointmentsafter work, after school and during the day.“More and more people are booking appointments at THE Medical as a

first point of contact,” says James. “We have a loyal client base and havebuilt up an excellent reputation for really caring about patients.” And it isno wonder, with opening hours from 8am – 9pm and being convenientlylocated to where people live and work, THE Medical is designed for busypeople with hectic schedules. It also works very hard to keep theatmosphere in each clinic friendly and welcoming, and make people feelcomfortable and at ease. It’s good value too. James says: “Clients do seeresults and we offer 12 appointments for £348 which can be used at anytime over two years by anyone in the family at any of the clinics; or threefor £99, six for £186 or nine for £270.”THE Medical is run by two non-practitioners, James and Mike, who look

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It’s fair to say that few folk can enjoy a view of Brunel’smighty Suspension Bridge from their very own bed –without even living in Bristol. Yet perched high on ahillside plot, this Dundry home offers just that,overlooking as it does, a spectacular cityscape thatspreads out far and away below the house like a vast

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The challenge of modernising and renovating Glenside Farmbegan in earnest and over the years, project by project, thishillside property was transformed into the spacious home it istoday.

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Maggs & Allensign up for the 24 in 24

Premier estate egent, Hamptons International has announced the launch ofits Country Living Roadshow which will take place at key branches inLondon between 2pm and 7pm each day – Islington (14 May), Fulham (15May) and Battersea (16 May 16). The Roadshow, which is being run inassociation with world renowned paint and wallpaper brand, Farrow &Ball provides those living in the capital with a first look at a selection oframbling country houses, chocolate-box cottages and elegant townhousesavailable to buy and rent in prime areas of the countryside.With 27 branches in London and 69 in the country, the latest statistics

from Hamptons International highlight that there has been a 22 per centincrease in those looking to out-migrate from the capital into thecountryside over the past year. Marc Goldberg, Head of Residential Sales atHamptons International says: “This year, all eyes have been on thecommuter belt as more and more Londoners look to get more bang for theirbuck outside the capital. The Country Living Roadshow is a fantastic onestop shop for Londoners to get a flavour for sales and rental propertiesavailable in the country without having to give up too much time.”Throughout the course of the Country Living Roadshow experts from

Hamptons International’s branches will be on hand to provide advice andassistance. Property-related advisors such as mortgage specialists fromCapital Private Finance (www.cpf.co.uk) will also be available to providefinancial support. In addition, education representatives in key outmigrationareas will be on hand to offer advice on schooling and school catchmentareas. Marc Goldberg continues: “Schools are one of the main reasons whyfamilies decide to leave London. As part of The Country Living Roadshow

we will have educationspecialists on hand to provideadvice on schools and theadmissions process inpopular areas of thecountry.”Colour consultants from

paint perfectionists Farrow &Ball will also be at the eventsto offer tips and advice forthose looking to paint anddecorate a country home.They will also be discussingtraditional country paint andinteriors trends and will beavailable to answer anycolour palette queries.Farrow & Ball Director, Sarah Cole says: “We are delighted to be

supporting the first Hamptons Country Living event, it’s a great chance forus to introduce Farrow & Ball to Hamptons customers. Our colourconsultants will be on hand throughout the day to offer colour advice andsuggested decorating schemes to prospective homeowners.”If you would like your property to be included in the Country Living

Roadshow, please contact Hamptons International Bristol office on Tel:0117 322 6362

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Bravely joining local celebrities and international rugby stars,James Goodchild of Bristol estate agents Maggs and Allen hassigned up to take part in a gruelling 24 hour charity fundraiserfor the Capella Foundation. The charity is setting this test ofstrength, endurance and sheer determination, with the

inaugural 24-in-24 sponsorship challenge and is calling on volunteers toget involved. Made up of 24 different exercises to be completed duringthe hour, one after the other across 24 hours, it is set to be a monumentalfitness challenge that will leave grown men and women weeping.This mammoth contest is taking place on Saturday 18 May, starting at

1pm in Canford Park, Westbury-on-Trym and running right through thenight until 1pm on Sunday 19May, with activities ending in David LloydLeisure Centre, Westbury-on-Trym. A full timetable of events can befound on the website: www.thecapellafoundation.comAnyone can take part, and you can decide which of the circuit events

you would like to take part in – the choice is yours. All abilities arecatered for with tasks ranging from spinning, Zumba and Body Pump tothe more gruelling car pull, 1000kg lift and mud runner. The day willculminate in a fabulous Bhangra fitness session run by Bristol basedBhangra band RSVP, where everyone – challengers and supporters alike– can show their support and get involved in a fun, energetic dance off tocelebrate the successes of the event.A barbecue and drinks party will follow the final Bhangra session at

David Lloyd to celebrate the completion of the 24 hour challenge, sothere’s even more reason to attend and show support.The Capella Foundation works to increase awareness of medical

conditions in pregnancy, a subject that will be dear to many parents’hearts.To take part bring £10 for each event you would like to take part in, or

better still some sponsorship money (sponsorship forms are available

online), and also aburst of energy andenthusiasm to helpkeep the Wolfpackgoing during thisgruelling event.Mathew Britton,

co-founder on theCapella Foundation,comments: “This isthe first event of itskind for theFoundation and wehave been overwhelmed by the support we have already received. Wewant to make this day as inclusive as possible, so anyone can join in onany of the activities at any time throughout the 24 hours. There will bethe core Wolfpack aiming to complete every challenge in the timeallowed, but anyone who wants to come along and just give it a go, checkout the timetable online, grab your trainers, some colourful lycra and joinus. Every little counts, even when it comes to the sweat and tears.”Local businesses, both large and small, have already jumped at the

opportunity to support the charity. David Lloyd are hosting the eventthrough the 24 hour period, Adidas and local independent Chris WilliamsEmbroidery of Clevedon have agreed to donate all profits of specialCapella Foundation hoodies and t-shirts to the fundraising efforts. AstonMartin has also donated a raffle prize for one lucky winner the chance totour their factory, which will be drawn on the Sunday afternoon. nKeep up to date on plans for the 24-in-24 viawww.thecapellafoundation.com, or Facebook facebook.com/capella-foundation and on Twitter @twinklecapella. If you are a business andinterested in donating funds, time or equipment for this event or futureactivities, contact Mathew Britton on: [email protected]

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A letting agency that acts in its clients’interests...is there such a thing?

Asan industry which regularly attracts negative attentionin the press, one might well be deterred from employingthe services of a letting agency. A recent Which? reportexposed that many letting agencies are not being upfront with the fees they chargeto tenants. Which? found that

letting agencies are charging tenants between£310 and £420 each, on top of which many arebeing charged for their check in and check out,bringing the total up to £600 per tenant.It is hard to see how such agencies can argue

that these fees are in either landlords’ or tenants’interests. Instead, they make it difficult forlandlords to maximise their rental return andresult in properties taking longer to let.But there is a solution! Piper Property is a

different type of letting agency, set up specificallyto work on behalf of both its landlords andtenants. Tenants are not charged a penny. Theresult is quicker lets and happy tenants, and PiperProperty believe that happy tenants make happylandlords.So what’s the catch? There isn’t one. In fact,

Piper Property offers their service for

significantly less than other agencies. As Peter Stephenson, theManaging Director of Piper Property, explains:“We recognise that in today’s market the vast majority of tenants use the

internet to search for property. By avoiding the cost of expensive high streetoffices and instead focussing on offering an exceptionalservice to both landlords and tenants, we are offering aletting and management service which we believe is inour clients’ best interests”.It doesn’t stop there either. Many agencies

charge extra for services such as writing orrenewing a tenancy agreement, providing aninventory, visiting a property more than threetimes in a month or during vacant periods, and thelist goes on and on.Unscrupulous agencies have also been found to

mark up invoices from trades people, for exampleby adding to the cost of an EPC or gas safetycertificate, or taking a commission from a tradesperson for instructing them.Piper Property do not charge extras – for

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Stoke Bishop £639,950This imposing four double bedroom detached family homeoccupies a fantastic position in Stoke Bishop backing onto StokeLodge playing fields. With large 'L-shaped' reception andkitchen/breakfast room and four double bedrooms. Boastingmature gardens front and rear with garage along with off streetparking. Energy rating - D

Please contact our Westbury-on Trym branch on 0117 962 1973

Westbury on Trym £330,000This beautifully presented bay fronted mid-terrace family homewith a garage occupies a position equidistant from Westbury onTrym village and Henleaze high street. The accommodation offerstwo light spacious reception rooms and three bedrooms. Withmature rear garden, garage this property offers much more thanyour typical terrace. Energy rating - D


Westbury on Trym SoldSold subject to contract, within one week of marketing withmultiple offers. Arranged over three stories this family home,constructed in 1902, is nestled in the heart of the historic villageof Westbury on Trym. Beautifully presented throughout, with threebedrooms, two reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast room anda modern bathroom. Energy rating - E


Westbury on Trym £265,000This three bedroom linked detached family home in Westbury onTrym, located an equal distance from the village and the BlaiseCastle Estate, also within easy reach of the city centre andmotorway network. Boasting a carport and driveway along withenclosed rear garden. Energy rating -TBC


Westbury on Trym SoldSold, a conveniently positioned two bedroom Victorian Cottagesituated on Waters Lane in the heart of Westbury Village. Thislovely period home comprises living room, dining room open tomodern kitchen, two first floor bedrooms and family bathroom.The property has a rear garden, central heating and is marketedwith no onward chain. Energy rating - D


Westbury on Trym £210,000This beautifully presented, two double bedroom hall floorapartment is located a stone’s throw from the heart of Westburyon Trym village and the Durdham Downs. Set within and imposingBath stone townhouse on Westbury Road this fantastic homeoccupies the hall floor. Energy rating - D


Westbury on Trym SoldSold subject to contract, this two bedroom terraced cottage isnestled within easy reach of the heart of the busy Westbury onTrym village. With period features including fireplaces and sashwindows giving the property a cosy feeling throughout. Benefitingfrom an enclosed rear garden with paved seating area theproperty is as enjoyable outside as inside. Energy rating - TBC


Westbury on Trym SoldThis property was sold in its first week of viewings and we requiresimilar properties! An attractive bay fronted four bedroom semidetached family home with off street parking and garage. Locateda short walk from the heart of Westbury on Trym village with itsshops, bars, restaurants, parks and fantastic primary school.Energy rating - TBC


Westbury on Trym SoldSold subject to contract. Extensively refurbished to a highstandard and located in the sought after Westbury on Trym thisthree bedroom family home. Within easy reach of Blaise CastleEstate, Westbury on Trym, the City Centre and motorway network,this property is ideally placed to make the most of what Bristolhas to offer. Energy rating - E


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Finzels Reach £174,950AstunningCity6th floorapartment in the incredibly smartFinzelsReach,a light and well thought out accommodation including lounge/diner,beautiful white fronted kitchen with some appliances fitted, doublebedroom with fitted wardrobes, hotel style bathroom and storagecupboards, convenient location. Energy rating - C

Please contact our Clifton branch on 0117 946 6007

Sneyd Park £209,950An attractive two double bedroom top floor flat with views overDurdham Downs. The interior presents: lounge/diner with vaultedceiling, dining hall with skylight, separate kitchen with woodblockwork surface, The property has an allocated parking space andcommunal garden. Energy rating - G


Clifton £250,000Atopfloorapartmentset in this impressivesemionPembrokeRoadwithallocatedoff-streetparking.Thepropertybenefitsfromagenerous livingroommeasuring 16'4 x 14'10with period fireplace, kitchenwith awindow,twodoublebedroomswithfittedwardrobesandabathroomwithshowerover the bath. Energy rating -D


Clifton £289,995A stunning second floor apartment located on a highly popular street inClifton. Accommodation comprises of an open plan 20'10 livingroom/kitchen, twodouble bedroomsall with oak flooring anda travertinetiled bathroom. The kitchen has integral appliances and granite worksurface, gas central heating and no onward chain. Energy rating -D


Clifton £799,950Abeautiful5bedroomsemidetachedfamilyhome inaprestigious locationincloseproximityofWhiteladiesRoadandtheDowns.The accommodationis arranged over 4 floors and consists two receptions, dining room,Kitchen/Breakfastroom,utilityroom, en-suitetobedroom2andseparateWC.Externally thepropertyoffersupabeautifulSouthfacinggardenanda parking space to the front. Energy rating - E


Failand £637,500Situated just 3.1 miles from Clifton Suspension Bridge thisgenerous five double bedroom detached home offering just over2400 sqft of accommodation with off-street parking and doublegarage. The ground floor consists of a 28'ft living room withInglenook fireplace, a dining room and kitchen/breakfast room.Energy rating - C


Clifton £399,995A substantial hall floor flat on the front in this Grand oldVictorian Villa. The property comprises of sitting room withbay window & fireplace, kitchen/diner, spacious entrancehall/library, three double bedrooms and a 'Ripples'bathroom. Located within 500 yards of the Downs. Energyrating - D


Redland £197,000A wonderful two bedroom top floor flat offers a convenientlocation. The flat consists of lounge, separate kitchen, twobedrooms and a modern bathroom. The property is offered withno onward chain and should be viewed at your earliestconvenience. Energy rating - D


Clifton £199,950An impressive one bedroom top floor flat located in a quiet partof Clifton. This unique flat retains many period features. Theinterior presents: first floor entrance level with private originalstaircase leading to top floor landing, separate fitted kitchen.Energy rating - D


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Westbury-on-Trym

Detached and extended family home offering five double bedrooms, en-suite and roof terrace to master, additional family bathroom, through lounge with bay to front and doors to rear onto southerly facing garden, dining room, kitchen/diner with separate utility and downstairs WC. Benefits from picturesque outlook towards Blaise Estate and in close proximity to excellent schools. EPC F

Price Guide £575,000

Henleaze

Substantial semi-detached family home naturally offering four bedrooms and modern bathroom with heated flooring to first floor. Ground floor has two receptions, front with bay and rear with French doors to a lawned family garden measuring approximately 28m, kitchen/diner and additional store/playroom over integral garage. Within close proximity to Henleaze School, double glazing and gas heating. Awaiting EPC

£550,000

Henbury

This stylish and spacious semi-detached house boasts four bedrooms and a modern family bathroom to the first floor. The ground floor offers living room, dining room, additional study, cloakroom and substantial kitchen with access to 125ft south westerly facing garden. Benefits from open outlook onto Westbury Riding School to rear, ample off-street parking, double glazing and gas central heating. EPC E

Price Guide £425,000

Bishopston

This fine example of a Victorian period home, lovingly refurbished and modernised is presented to the highest decorative order and offers a lovely blend of modern design and period features. The property comprises bay fronted lounge, second reception, open plan kitchen/dining room, three double bedrooms, the master complete with en-suite, and family bathroom. EPC D

£355,000

Bishopston

A beautifully presented and maintained semi-detached Victorian property boasting many period features. Currently run as a successful guest house, the property offers a versatile nine bedrooms, two with en-suites, three shower rooms and a cloakroom, as well a bay fronted lounge, breakfast room, kitchen and substantial cellar with vast potential to expand. EPC E

£699,950

Bishopston

Located on an Edwardian tree lined crescent, this family home has an array of original features, including stained glass windows and original mosaic style tiled flooring. This property offers four double bedrooms, family bathroom, three receptions rooms, kitchen, substantial family garden, off street parking and is located in the Redland Green APR. EPC E

£495,000

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124 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2RPRichard HardingChartered Surveyors • Estate Agents • Auctioneers • Valuers

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CLIFTON guide £785,000A handsome large 5 bedroom, 3 reception Victorian family residence in aprized location with pretty rear garden, osp & generous accommodation withmany period features; much favoured location with the WhiteladiesRoad/Blackboy Hill shops and the Downs both within a few hundred yards.

WESTBURY PARK guide £795,000An impressive 5 bedroom, 3 reception detached late 1920’s period familyhouse set within a generous plot with delightful gardens, driveway parkingand large garage; spacious accommodation, full of light & space with brightwell-proportioned rooms in need of some updating in the fullness of time; ina much favoured position, so close to the Downs & with easy access toWaitrose/North View/Henleaze Road.

KINGSDOWN guide £750,000A civilised & engaging 4 double bedroom mid-Georgian(circa 1770) grade II listed townhouse with a lovely 90ftgarden & osp at the bottom of the garden + planningpermission to develop that land into a single garage withguest accommodation above; in Kingsdown ResidentsParking Scheme area. EPC: D

REDLAND guide £629,950Awell-presented 4 bedroom, 2 reception Victorian periodtown house with off street parking space & 40ft reargarden; sought after location in a friendly neighbourlycommunity, easy access central areas, a charming home.

CLIFTON guide £759,950An elegant & impressive grade II listed Georgian townhouse, superb location just off Christchurch Green, greatversatility, 10 main rooms over 5 floors including a flexiblelower ground floor able to integrate or be self-contained asrequired. Wonderful atmosphere, light & airy, many periodfeatures.

SNEYD PARK guide £669,500Very pleasant 4 bedroom, 2 reception 1950's detachedfamily house, extensive front & rear gardens (overall plotdepth of 220ft), plenty of osp/garaging in this sought afterleafy neighbourhood; excellent opportunity to put yourown stamp on a well located home.

WESTBURY PARK guide £619,950Enviable Location - a deceptively spacious 6 bedroom, 2reception room period home located on one of WestburyPark's most sought after roads; an attractive & welcomingfamily home in a great location offering space & flexibility.EPC: E

ABBOTS LEIGH guide £595,000Set in just under an acre (0.92) - a 3 double bedroom 1980'sdetached bungalow with generous double garaging andparking. Extensive gardens/grounds - ideal for relaxingand entertaining; ample space for keen gardeners. EPC: D

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Henleaze £620,000 1920s home with original features, comprising: wide entrance, 2 generous receptions, rear reception leading onto the southerly aspect rear garden through the sun room, kitchen diner, wide landing, 4 double bedrooms, large family bathroom, & a large master with dressing room & separate en-suite to the second floor. The home further benefits from integral garage, off street parking, rear lobby/utility & downstairs cloakroom. The property can be found at the very popular Owen Grove end of Holmes Grove giving convenient access to Henleaze Road shops, Waitrose and the cinema & library, all of which are a short level walk, as well as Henleaze Infant & Junior Schools, St Ursulas, Bristol Free Secondary, & offers convenient level access to Badminton and Red Maids. Also within the APR of Redland Green School. Energy rating: F.

Westbury Park £534,950 A spacious detached bungalow (approx 1405 sq ft) that has undergone much modernisation by the current owners and enjoys a pleasant, private garden to the rear. The accommodation comprises: hallway, three receptions, three bedrooms with en-suite to master, family bathroom and kitchen opening to dining room with French doors leading to garden. The property sits on a lovely plot which includes, larger than average garden, parking for several vehicles along with a substantial detached garage and workshop. The property also enjoys a very sizable loft space that could be converted to create additional space subject to consents or just be retained as storage. Bungalows in this popular area are rare to the market especially those with such pleasant outside space.Energy rating: D.

Redland £649,950 This commanding 4 double bedroom home is on a favourable road within Redland and has been thoughtfully extended by its current owners. Commanding 4 double bedroom home on a favourable road within Redland. The accommodation comprises: wide side entrance, original vestibule, generous kitchen, dining family room, sitting room, second sitting room, 4 double bedrooms, the master enjoying its modern en-suite, & family bathroom. Further benefits include solar panels, cloakroom, garage, utility, new central heating, off street parking, & enclosed south west facing rear garden. The house falls within the Redland Green Secondary school APR and is close to the independent shops of Henleaze, Westbury Park, Waitrose, and an easy stroll from Durdham Downs. The house been made a fantastic family home for the past 25 years, and would suit anyone moving into the area, looking for a well proportioned home close to the city, with convivial layout and period features. Energy rating: D.

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Ubey, Somerset Guide price £630,000This partially constructed large detached house with stunning lake views is designed by the award winning architect Rebecca Dyer. Designed and constructed to an exacting standard with cutting edge technology including Kinspan TEK structural insulated panels and SIPs, exceeding current building regulations, it offers 5 bedrooms, 2 receptions, 3 bathroom in a wonderful country setting.

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Clifton, Bristol Guide price £350,000Well proportioned dual aspect first floor apartment in a desirable location in Clifton with an allocated parking space. This apartment is set in a semi detached property sitting on a sizeable corner plot in Clifton. The stunning communal hallway has the original tessellated floor and a detailed cast iron balustrade which sweeps up to the entrance of the apartment. The apartment offers 2 bedrooms, reception room, kitchen, en suite shower room and bathroom. EPC: D

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Clifton, Bristol Guide price £500,000A stunning maisonette overlooking Clifton Lawn Tennis Club, with huge front rooms and exceptional features including unique fireplaces and ornate cornicing. Forming the entire hall floor of a large detached Victorian house this impressive property has its own private entrance vestibule with double doors, leading into a spacious hallway with original tiled flooring. The amazing space requires modernisation but its desirable location and unique character make it required viewing. EPC: D

Sneyd Park, Bristol Guide price £625,000Beautifully presented modern house forming part of a well regarded development. It occupies an enviable position and affords exceptional views to the rear incorporating the River Avon and the Welsh Hills in the distance. It is beautifully presented and has lovely gardens. 5 Bedrooms, family bathroom and en suite, ample off-street parking, generous front garden and west facing rear garden with further outbuildings. EPC: E

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Redland £485,000Contemporary townhouse set within a gated development on the edge of Durdham Downs. Arranged over 3 floors with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/diner and sitting room with balcony leading down to the garden. Garage and parking space.

Clifton £965,000A marvellous family home situated in central Clifton with attractive outlook. Flexible accommodation over five floors with plenty of space. Front and rear gardens and off street parking.

Cotham £875,000Exceptional late Victorian semi detached house with attractive townscape elevated views to the rear, gardens and off street parking. Beautifully finished throughout and offering over 3000sq/ft of accommodation this is a super family home.

Stoke Bishop £395,000Modern four bedroom link detached house situated just off Coombe Lane. Two reception rooms, kitchen, utility, cloakroom and garage downstairs. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a bathroom. Low maintenance manageable gardens to front and rear.

Redland £845,000Stylishly refurbished six bedroom Victorian house enjoying an enviable position overlooking Clyde Park. 3 receptions rooms, open plan kitchen/diner onto garden. Master bedroom suite, five further bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms. Off street parking. No onward chain.

Redland £425,000A very large (C.1750 sq/ft) three double bedroom, two bathroom ground floor apartment with good size rear and side gardens and garage. Private entrance and a fantastic central location in Redland.

Clifton £435,000A stylish and contemporary 3 bedroom Mews house in a quiet Clifton location. Comprises sitting area, dining area, cloakroom, study and kitchen area with bi-fold doors out to rear courtyard. Upstairs 3 bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Parking for 1 car.

Leigh Woods £325,000A lovely 2 bedroom second floor apartment situated in a prestigious block in attractive communal gardens. Sitting room with god size balcony, master bedroom with en suite bathroom. Secure car port parking.

Henleaze £1,100,000Stunning ‘Voke’ detached family home of character and substance in a highly desirable location in central Henleaze. Circa ¼ acre plot, 100ft rear garden. A highly desirable property!

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Stoke Bishop £525,000A lovely 1930’s bay fronted 4 bedroom semi detached family home with 115ft long rear garden in a desirable side road. Open plan kitchen/family area opening onto the rear garden, attractive hallway and formal sitting room, cloakroom. 4 bedrooms and bathroom. Potential for loft conversion, garage, workshop and parking on drive.

Stoke Bishop £650,000A beautifully refurbished detached 1930’s family house within a few minute’s walk of Elmlea schools. Huge open plan kitch-en/living area with bi-fold doors to the rear garden. Sitting room and utility/cloaks. Five bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. Half a garage for storage and off street parking. No chain.

Stoke Bishop £650,000A lovely 1930’s four bedroom detached family home set in a large plot backing onto Coombe Lodge playing fields. Three reception rooms, four bedroom, bathroom and shower room. Garage to the side and offers potential for further accommodation.

Stoke Bishop £470,000A four bedroom 1930’s semi with attractive period features and mature gardens situated within a few minute’s walk of Elmlea Schools. Three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms and bathroom. Garage and drive parking.

Stoke Bishop £359,9501950’s three bedroom semi in quiet side road within a few minute’s walk of Stoke bishop primary. Extended ground floor accommodation with larger kitchen open to dining room. Sit-ting room, utility and cloakroom. Three bedrooms and bath-room. Large rear garden, garage and parking.

Henleaze £235,000A two bedroom second floor apartment in desirable Grange Court. Attractively presented throughout the flat is ready for immediate occupation. Lovely communal gardens and outlook, garage and level walk to Henleaze high street.

Stoke Bishop £450,000A spacious detached three double bedroom bungalow set in a quarter acre plot overlooking the wooded Trym valley. Extended vaulted ceilinged living room. Kitchen/breakfast room, 3 bedrooms and family bathroom. Garden with potential for building plot (subject to any consents).

Sneyd Park £225,000Spacious ‘Benson’ built two double bedroom first floor apartment overlooking the Avon Gorge and Leigh Woods. Sitting room with balcony, kitchen/diner, bathroom and en suite. Garage and attractive communal gardens. No onward chain.

Stoke Bishop £750,000Spacious detached house situated in a fantastic level quarter acre plot with 125 ft long South West facing rear garden. Huge reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom and dou-ble garage. Four double bedrooms, master with en suite and family bathroom.

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Stoke Bishop Offers in Excess of £325,000

1/2 Reception Rooms | 3/4 Bedrooms | 2 Balconies | En-suite Shower Room | Bathroom | Kitchen | Garage| Visitor parking | Communal gardens | Swimming Pool | Squash Court and Gym | Energy Rating: C

Set in lovely communal grounds this spacious upper floor apartment is highly unusual in having 2 balconies andflexible accommodation including 2 reception rooms and 3/4 bedrooms. DruidWoods is a popular residence withcomprehensive communal facilities such as swimming pool, gym and squash court. Delightful gardens with astream running through and sweeping lawns where you can sit and relax. Garage and visitor parking.

Leigh Woods Offers in Excess of £270,000

3 Bedrooms | Living Room | Kitchen | Bathroom | En-suite Shower Room | Utility Room | Balcony | Garage| Parking | Lift | Communal Gardens

Situated in popular LeighWoods, this purpose built apartment is offers spacious and light accommodation with privatebalcony off the living room, overlooking the lovely communal gardens. Having sold this apartment we have twodisappointed couples who expressed interest and missed out. They are both actively seeking a similar apartment withsecure parking.

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Harbourside Offers in Excess of £250,000

Purpose-built | 2 Bedrooms | Open-plan living space | Juliet balcony | Undercroft Parking | Gas CentralHeating | Visitor Parking | Communal Gardens | Walking distance of city centre | Energy Rating: C

Fabulous contemporary apartment situated in Bristol's historic Harbourside. Light and airy accommodationcomprising living room, kitchen/breakfast area, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Far reaching views of the harbour andbeyond towards Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower. Secure under croft parking. Ideally positioned for amenities in thecity centre and the "Chocolate Path", a scenic cycle route running along the New Cut.

Hotwells Offers in Excess of £360,000

Three bedrooms | Sitting Room | Kitchen/Dining Room | En suite shower room | Family bathroom | RoofTerrace | Parking | Overlooking Georgian square and gardens | Energy Rating D

A spacious, light, airy apartment on the top floor of this Georgian house to one side of an elegant square of periodbuildings. The property has a contemporary style with unfussy decor giving a crisp clean feel. There is the added bonusof a rear roof terrace looking towards Clifton crescents to one aspect and across the city to Dundry Hill and allocatedparking behind the property.

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