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4. Bristol Craft Beer Festival 6. Exciting plans for a new Bristol Zoo 8. 10 summer fruits to eat this season 10. Scientist literally create life 12. It’s great being outdoors with our dogs 16. Bristol has secured a £4.725 million 18. Need for plasma donors in Bristol 20. Disability Equality Commission 24. First residents to move in 28. Out and About with Jos and Andrew 30. Valley Fest is a goer 32. Famous family-run cider maker 38. Strawberry ripple loaf cake 40. A Bristol team of ethical travel experts 48. Cream tea in aid of Children’s Hospice @directlocal

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BRISTOL CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL MAKES POST-LOCKDOWN RETURN

WITH A CELEBRATORY LINE-UP OF BEER, FOOD & MUSIC Organisers We Are Beer are excited to confirm the return of Bristol Craft Beer Festival at the end of this month.

The festival will take place from Friday 30th Sunday 1st August 2021 at the Lloyds Amphitheatre at Bristol Harbourside. While safety is obviously priority number one, the event aims to be a really special celebration of good beer, and Bristol’s independent food scene.

The festival will feature some of the finest local DJs, whilst also bringing together a curation of the very best craft breweries, local food traders as well as other artisan producers for three days of fun. With more than 40 breweries to choose from, pouring 100s of delicious beers, impressive additions to the brewery line-up this year include Alpha Delta, Pastore, Beak and Bullhouse.

European legends Beerbliotek and Brouwerij Frontaal will be available alongside some of Britain’s finest such as Gipsy Hill, Salt Beer Factory and Dark Star…and it wouldn’t be Bristol Craft Beer Festival without the good folk of Wiper & True, Lost & Grounded, Left Handed Giant, Good Chemistry, Moor, Harbour and Wild Beer.

As well as a weekend of world class brews, Bristol Craft Beer Festival promises three days of some of Bristol’s most stellar street food: Jikoni's x Arawelo Eats, Little Taquero, Popti & Beast x Asado and Two Belly.

Greg Wells, founder of Bristol Craft Beer Festival, explains:

“Bristol Craft Beer Festival has always been more than just a beer festival - and this year that is especially true. While travel and logistics might sadly restrict a few breweries Bristol Craft Beer Festival will feature some of attending in person, there will still be the USA’s most exciting breweries: Mountains hundreds of amazing beers from the best Walking, Adroit Theory, The Brewing Project, breweries both local and international.

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“This year is all about coming together and celebrating the world of craft beer.

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The last year has been tough for us all, but as we’re starting to see some return to normality, particularly in the hospitality industry, it’s really important to support businesses which need our help, and in some way get Bristol back doing what it does best!

“Bristol is a tremendous beer and food city; we have amazing producers right on our doorstep.

We are very happy to bring the Bristol Craft Beer Festival back to the city and safely raise a glass in support of this awesome city.”

Tickets for Bristol Craft Beer Festival are available now from https://bristolcraftbeerfestival.co.uk/ at £49.50 plus booking fee which includes entry to the event, festival pours of any beer or cider from any brewer, a full music line up, access to the people that make the beer themselves and a free beer tasting glass.

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Exciting plans for a new Bristol Zoo Plans for a world-leading zoo for the south west have taken another step forward as Bristol Zoological Society reveals the team of consultants appointed to create its new vision.

The Society will develop a new world-class Bristol Zoo at its Wild Place Project site on the northern edge of Bristol, which will set the standard for a modern, forward-looking zoo in the 21st century.

The new Bristol Zoo will open in 2024, offering spacious facilities, significant growth in conservation and education work and a ground-breaking, innovative visitor experience.

Now Bristol Zoological Society has announced an award-winning team of architects, designers, engineers and environmental experts chosen to bring the plans to life.

Pioneering landscape architects, Grant Associates, have been appointed as lead designers and landscape architects for the new Bristol Zoo. Through their work, the Bath-based team aims to reconnect people with nature in insightful and distinctive ways while addressing the global challenges of urbanisation, the climate crisis and biodiversity extinction.

Grant Associates have previously worked on the world-famous Gardens by the Bay in Singapore as well as Bristol Harbourside and the YTL Brabazon project in Filton, Bristol.

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The Society has also appointed award-winning architects and urban design practice, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBS).

FCBS has an international reputation for design quality, for pioneering environmental expertise and a progressive architectural approach. The work of FCBS has frequently been recognised in major industry awards, including winning 55 awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Previous work includes the Bath Abbey Footprint Project, the University of Roehampton Library and a number of projects at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Bristol Zoological Society has previously worked with both Grant Associates and Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios on the development of a new conservation research centre in Madagascar, where conservationists from the Society work to protect threatened lemurs and their habitats in the wild.

Momentum structural and civil engineers have also been appointed, having previously worked on the award-winning multi-million pound redevelopment of Bristol Old Vic and the temporary installation of a performance space in the ruins of the 12th century Temple Church in Bristol’s Temple Gardens.

E3 Consulting Engineers will also join the team, having been selected for their award winning, low-energy engineering designs, which minimise buildings’ impacts on the environment.

Their previous work includes the welcome centre at Westonbirt Arboretum, Bath Thermae Spa, Bordeaux Quay, Theatre Royal, Bath, and Bicester Eco Business Centre.

Francesca added: “We are excited to share our ideas with our visitors and supporters, and to hear their feedback and ideas on how to make this a world-class Bristol Zoo.

A vison Young have been appointed as town planning advisors and will lead the proposals through the planning process. Avison Young has been involved in many of the region’s most significant planning proposals over recent years, such as for the YTL Arena Bristol and the Wave – UK’s first inland surf destination.

Bristol Zoo Gardens in Clifton will remain open to the public until late 2022 and visitors will not see an immediate change while plans are developed further. Wild Place Project will remain open throughout this time, until it becomes the new Bristol Zoo from early 2024.

Specialists have also been appointed to provide additional expertise including arboriculturists, Wotton Tree Consultancy; ecology consultant Clarkson and Woods; and transport and sustainability infrastructure consultant, Hydrock.

Francesca Fryer, Director of Transformation at Bristol Zoological Society, said: “The opportunity we have ahead of us, of a new Bristol Zoo, offers the chance to create something truly spectacular at our Wild Place Project site.

“In addition to our existing exhibits, such as the hugely popular Bear Wood, Discover Madagascar and Benoue National Park, we will create immersive new exhibits which will link visitors to our conservation projects around the world, develop new veterinary and education facilities and provide the tools for visitors to become conservationists themselves.

“We look forward to the exciting collaboration process both with our award-winning, multi-disciplinary team of designers, the Society’s in-house experts and the wider Bristol community to create a visitor attraction that will be a beacon of conservation and environmental sustainability, demonstrating and promoting how together we can save wildlife in the way we live our lives.”

The appointments follow the announcement last year that Bristol Zoological Society, which owns and operates Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project, intends to sell the Bristol Zoo Gardens site to safeguard the future of Bristol Zoological Society and relocate Bristol Zoo to the Wild Place Project site to create a new world-class Bristol Zoo.

Bristol Zoological Society will share further plans for the new Bristol Zoo site later this year.

Andrew Grant, Director of Grant Associates, said: “We are honoured to have been given this unique opportunity to help shape the new Bristol Zoo as an inspirational centre for wildlife conservation.

“The Wild Place site provides a special foundation for this ambitious project and is the perfect setting to better understand our relationship with native and global nature and biodiversity.

“With care for animals at the heart of the designs, we are excited by the prospect of developing a sensitive, ecologically diverse, creative and memorable experience for everyone.”

Peter Clegg, Senior Partner at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, added: “Our vision for the new zoo is based around landscape, biodiversity and a sustainable future.

“We are thrilled to be appointed to the project and to continue to develop close relationships with the zoo to further their conservation and research work.

“We are looking forward to preparing plans that make the most of the existing buildings on site and creating new facilities for the visitors, the staff and most of all, the animals.”

Bristol Zoological Society recently launched its new Strategy to 2035, setting out its commitment for wildlife to be part of everyone’s lives and re-affirmed its mission of saving wildlife together.

This new strategy will ensure that Bristol Zoo continues to exist for generations to come, offering millions more people the opportunity to experience the magic of a new Bristol Zoo, in its new home at the Wild Place Project 7 site.

10 Essential Summer fruits to Eat This Season While there's no such thing as a "bad" fruits, there are certain fruits that are more nutritious than others. So whether you're looking for breakfast or lunch, for the summer, now is as good a time as ever to focus on your overall health and wellness by packing your diet with these top summer super fruits.

1. Zucchinis

When you're spending a lot of time outdoors, engaging in family-friendly summer activities and backyard cookouts in the heat and humidity, it's often ideal to pick fruits that are light and refreshing. Oftentimes, the ingredients you choose can mean the difference between a much-needed energy boost and a lazy summer afternoon nap.

2. Water Melon

So if you're looking to boost your energy, protect your immune system, get some much-needed nutrients into your body, or are simply looking to change up your summeratiing habits, here are just a few of the must-have summer fruits to incorporate into any breakfast or lunch. Most of the items are easy to make and pair beautifully with a non-alcoholic summer cocktail, and you won't have to break the bank when finding these delicious and nutritious ingredients.

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Part of the summer squash family, zucchini contains a fiber called pectin, which is linked to increasing heart health and lowering cholesterol.

As its name implies, this fruit is a hydration hero, and fluids are exactly what you need when the heat is on. “Watermelon’s high water content keeps you cool and hydrated 3. Oranges This sweet citrus fruit is rich in potassium, a nutrient that’s crucial in the summer.

You lose potassium through sweat, which puts you at risk for muscle cramps.

4. Cantaloupe Cantaloupe — like honeydew and watermelon — is a diuretic, meaning it can help the body get rid of extra fluid and salt.

5. Honeydew

8. Apples

Honeydew is naturally low in both fat and cholesterol, according to studies, making it a quick and healthy source of energy. It's also packed with vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C and Vitamin A.

Apples are high in soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, and contain polyphenols, which have been linked to lowering blood pressure and the risk of having a stroke. If you keep the skin on the apples, you'll maximize the amount of important nutrients you consume.

6. Blackberries Blackberries contain a wide array of important nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and E. They are also a healthy source of anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant that create a blackberry’s rich purple color.

9. Pears Pears are packed with fiber, vitamins, and vital plant compounds. These nutrients are believed to help reduce inflammation, promote gut and heart health, and protect against certain diseases.

10. Nectarines Nectarines are a solid source of dietary fiber, and are rich in vitamin A and the antioxidant betacarotene. Nectarines also support the normal function of the immune system, as well as skin and eye health.

7. Raspberries Raspberries are a food that goes unnoticed a lot — they can be very expensive off-season — but there are a lot of awesome qualities in the powerful little raspberry,They’re very high in vitamin C and have 8 grams of fiber per cup.

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SCIENTISTS LITERALLY CREATE NEW HUMAN LIFE On the anniversary of the birth of the world’s first IVF baby, World Embryologist Day - 25 July - senior scientists in Bristol are aiming to raise awareness of advances in fertility medicine by revealing a glimpse of their daily behind-the-scenes activities.

Jen Nisbett, senior embryologist at Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM), said: “The work we do is just so exciting and rewarding – we are literally creating new life.

Jen, whose research on the use of frozen embryos has received plaudits within the fertility sector, says this makes her work both a privilege and a responsibility.

“The work we embryologists do can be at the heart of helping people to realise their dreams of becoming parents – and what a wonderful thing that is,” she said.

“Over the past 40 years we have learned so much, and there is still so much more we are discovering all the time that improves the chances of success for those struggling to have a baby.

“For people wanting to know what our work involves, it is varied, quite high-pressured and calls for a calm head and very good attention to detail.”

The activities undertaken by Jen and her colleagues at BCRM involve both lab work and patient interaction.

“Embryologists at BCRM start their working day by checking every embryo in the lab, including those in the Embryoscope (a type of incubator) for which we review a recording all of the weird and wonderful things the eggs or embryos have been doing overnight,” said Jen. “These reviews often result in a lot of conversations, research and sometimes head-scratching which is very much part of what makes embryology such an exciting field to work in – we’re discovering new things all the time.

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“If it’s the first morning after egg collection we’ll be looking at newly-retrieved eggs for any signs of fertilisation.

“We then check embryos at the day 2-6 stage, grading the quality and development from the two-cell stage all the way up to blastocysts (advanced embryos with over 50 cells), looking to see if we can choose the very best embryo from within the group to be transferred or frozen.

“After reviewing all the embryos we begin to phone our patients to update them on how their group of embryos is developing.

“This the most rewarding part of the job, but also the hardest. We want so badly for everyone to do well, and when it’s good news it’s so lovely to share it but when things aren’t going well we have to be honest and we share people’s disappointment.

“After lunch we begin mixing the prepared sperm with the freshly-collected eggs. This is really exciting but also we definitely feel a big responsibility when doing this task, and we are anxious for it to work - particularly when we’re performing Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and we have to choose an individual sperm.

“Most afternoons we also perform embryo transfers, which can be the most nervewracking part because we literally have someone’s hopes in our hands. We are always willing the little embryo on and hoping that the next time we see it, it will be a baby.

“Any good quality embryos remaining after the transfer are then vitrified, which means frozen, and part of this process must be done in a matter of seconds, requiring absolute concentration and precision.

“The advancement of techniques means embryos can be frozen and thawed for use at a later date without compromising their chance of success.

“New technology also enables certain patients to have genetic screening of their embryos.

“For this we have to carefully remove 5-10 cells from the blastocyst before putting these cells into a tiny tube, without causing any damage to the precious blastocyst.

“This is one of the most technically challenging procedures for any embryologist, and requires months of training. It’s when our steady hands and steely nerves are really tested.

“Although the training is long and vigorous, being an embryologist and part of the BCRM team is an absolute privilege, we love our job and look forward to coming into work every day.”

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8 critical signs that your dog is too warm and needs your help to cool down Summer is great for being outdoors with our dogs. However, whether you love to go for long walks with your dog in open fields or along the coastline, it’s a good idea to be prepared for hot and sunny weather.

Overheating can be a real problem for dogs and it’s something you want to avoid. Your pet communicates with you in lots of different ways and it’s up to you to understand what they’re trying to tell you. Here, we take a look at eight clear signs that your dog is too warm and what you can do to help them cool down.

1. Panting

All dogs are at risk of overheating and heat stroke can result in long-term health problems and even death. Some dogs can find it more difficult to keep themselves cool. Puppies, elderly dogs, those carrying a bit of excess weight and short-nosed or flat-faced breeds like pugs and Boston terriers can be more susceptible to overheating. If your pet falls into one of those categories, make sure you keep a close eye on them.

2. Hyperventilation

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Dogs pant a lot. They don’t sweat like we do, but instead lose unwanted heat through their tongue. Panting helps them to get as much cool air into their bodies as they can. This allows the blood in their tongue to cool down, which helps them to regulate the temperature of blood flow throughout their body. If your dog is panting excessively, it’s likely they’re too warm and may need your help so that they can cool down.

If your dog can’t cool themselves sufficiently, it can lead to increased heart rate and hyperventilation. If they are hyperventilating, your pet will seem to be inhaling too much air and they might even snort. It’s likely that they’ll seem scared and it’ll be obvious that they’re uncomfortable. If you can’t help them calm down then you should take them to the vet.

3. Excessive thirst

6. Vomiting and diarrhoea

As well as panting, your dog will instinctively know that drinking water can help them cool down. Different breeds drink different amounts. For instance, smaller dogs like Yorkshire Terriers need less water than bigger ones like Labradors and Great Danes. If you think they’re thirstier than normal and are drinking much more, it’s probably because they’re too warm.

Similarly, there can be many things that cause your dog to be sick or have diarrhoea.

Changes in diet, or eating grass or something else that doesn’t agree with their stomach are likely causes. Most dogs will suffer from vomiting and diarrhoea from time to time.

When they display other symptoms though, it’s a good idea to call your vet, especially if you see blood.

4. Excessive drooling Certain breeds are known for drooling, such as Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bulldogs and Saint Bernards. It can be harder to spot when these dog breeds drool more than they usually would, but it’s something to keep an eye on when things get warmer, as it can show your dog is too hot. This applies to all dog breeds, so as well as excessive panting and the other tell-tale signs listed here, keep check on how much drool they’re producing.

7. Tongue and gums Your dog’s mouth can tell you a lot. If their tongue turns a brighter or darker red than usual, then this could be a sign they’re too warm. Similarly, dry gums that become paler than normal can indicate their body temperature is too high.

8. Unsteadiness and confusion

Some dogs can be clumsy, especially large breeds like German Shepherds, who some5. Glazed eyes times don’t realise how big they are. The sight There are lots of reasons why your dog’s eyes of your pet staggering or stumbling is likely to be a cause for concern though. Confusion might appear different, whether it’s irritation could also be a sign that they’re feeling weak caused by something getting in them or an infection that’s developed. In conjunction with and can lead to collapse. soaring temperatures outside, glazed eyes are something to look out for.

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Joy, fun and a full tummy for children in Bristol

Sovereign Housing Association has put £1,250 towards funding free places at summer holiday activities for children in Bristol.

“Sovereign's funding allows us to work with families that are just managing to keep their head above water and offer some joy, fun and a full tummy for the whole family.”

The funding provides an extra 20 spaces on the sessions being run by All Saints Family Revd Lizzie Kesteven, Vicar of All Saints Café at St Luke’s Church in Barton Hill and All Church, added: “It has been brilliant to be Saints Church in Fishponds. able to partner with Sovereign, alongside Bristol City Council and Transforming Lives Activities range from games, crafts, cooking for Good, to provide meaningful and safe and nutrition sessions. places for people and will be an amazing gift to some of the most vulnerable families in our Amy Houghton, Community Development communities.”

Officer for Sovereign, coordinated the grants programme. She said: “We understand that Amy Houghton concluded: “All of the coursthe summer can be a difficult time for some es being run also come with lunch providfamilies, which is why we’re funding places on ed. Research from The Food Foundation, these programmes. We want the children in spear-headed by Marcus Rashford, showed our communities to enjoy enriching activithat, in September 2020, including 2.3 million ties and grow in confidence alongside their children were in families reporting food insefriends.” curity, with the data also revealing that 12% of adults living with children were skipping meals Amy Goodwin, St Luke's Lunch Project because they could not afford or access food.

Manager, said: “Whilst the majority of families We’re pleased to be able to make a difference look forward to the break of the school routine in our communities.” and the hope to get away, low income families dread the longest break from school.

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Bristol’s high streets handed £4.725 million boost Bristol has secured a £4.725 million funding boost to help the city centre and nine high streets recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The city centre, plus high streets at Stockwood, Church Road, Shirehampton, Filwood Broadway, Filton Avenue, Stapleton Road, Brislington Hill, East Street and Two Mile Hill, will be the focus of the recovery package to enhance business and employment opportunities across Bristol.

The city council’s Cabinet last week approved an additional £2.725 million, via the Love our High Streets Fund that was granted by the West of England Combined Authority’s joint committee late last month, to join the £2 million previously awarded from the COVID Capital Recovery Fund in April of this year.

The cash will help develop a support programme for existing and new high street businesses while also funding improvements to the streets in a bid to boost footfall through them. Financial support to new or expanding businesses and organisations to reduce the number of vacant premises on the streets will also be offered.

A £1.3 million vacant commercial property grant scheme, targeting 130 such buildings to bring back into permanent or temporary use, is due to be launched later this year, offering businesses and organisations grants of up to £10,000 to increase the diverse offering in each area.

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Councillor Craig Cheney, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet member for Finance, Governance and Performance, said: “Supporting our high streets and city centre is essential if we are to see them recover and bounce back from the challenges of COVID-19. This investment will help support some of the recovery, but we know that we have a lot more to do.

“High streets are an important as part of what makes the city what it is and they are often the heart of the community. On top of national closures and competition from online retailers, COVID restrictions have had a huge impact on our high street businesses.

“Filling vacant premises, diversifying what’s on offer and greening spaces will all help drive footfall and encourage citizens to shop locally. This will lead to stronger, resilient independent businesses that are valued and supported by their local communities.”

Dan Norris, West of England Mayor, said: “Supporting our high streets is a key priority for me and the Combined Authority which I lead. Bristol is a great city to shop, eat out in and visit. Making sure we keep that brilliant mix of quirky, independent shops is so important. I know the pandemic has been tough so it is great to invest in our high streets to help them survive and thrive.”

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Need for plasma donors in Bristol The NHS Blood and Transplant as of (Wednesday July 21) is launching its first national campaign for people to donate plasma for medicines, including at the Bristol donor centre.

Plasma donation only restarted in April after a gap of more than 20 years and few people know what plasma donation is.

An NHSBT survey shows only 23% of the public know about it. (1) This lack of awareness is contributing to a shortfall in donors. There are 310 active plasma donors at the Bristol donor centre, which is on the site of Southmead Hospital. The numbers are positive but by the end of September NHSBT will need about 345 more people donating plasma in Bristol.

They are mainly used to treat immunodeficiencies (for example, when people lack antibodies to fight infections) and neurological disorders (for example, when the body’s immune system is attacking itself). (3)

Currently the NHS depends entirely on imports of blood plasma from other countries – mainly the US – to manufacture immunoglobulins. Donation to NHSBT will bolster long term NHS supplies. The plasma To recruit lifesaving donors needed, NHSBT is being donated to NHSBT now will reach working with partners and running a campaign hospitals from 2022 onwards, following a manufacturing process to turn it into a medwith a call to ‘join the donor pool’ over the summer, asking people who may not be able to icine. enjoy a holiday to help build the pool of active Alison Dent, Bristol Donor Centre Managdonors. NHSBT will be working with national er, said: “After a gap of more than 20 years and local partners to drive new donors to the it’s understandable that not many people in 11 new plasma donor centres. (2) Bristol know about plasma donation.

The campaign will include educational content on what plasma donation is. There was a ban “Now we need the public’s help to expand our pool of plasma donors and meet the on using plasma from UK donors for these targets which will help make England more medicines from 1998 to February 2021, as self-sufficient in the supply of these lifesaving a vCJD safety precaution. The independent experts of the MHRA concluded it could safely medicines. be restarted.

“We particularly want to hear from men because they’re more likely to be able to Donated plasma is made into antibody donate. medicines known as immunoglobulins, which are used to save the lives of people with “Please support this campaign and donate immune disorders. Around 17,000 people a plasma at our centre - you will save lives.” year receive these medicines.

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Bristol to recruit Disability Equality Commission Chair Bristol is recruiting a Chair for the new Disability Equality Commission, which is being established in recognition of the inequalities faced by Disabled people in the city.

Once appointed, the Chair will lead the establishment, development, and delivery of the new mayoral commission.

The commission will hold focus groups with Disabled people in Bristol. The information gathered will feed into the development of a strategic plan to tackle disability inequality in Bristol, influence future decisions and recommendations to the Mayor and One City boards.

Kelvin Blake, Chair of the West of England Centre for Inclusive Living (WECIL) and The Commission aims to make a difference to member of the Disability Equality Commission the lives of Disabled people in Bristol through Steering Group said: “It is really important its work to embed disability equality in policy that we talk to diverse and under-represented and practice across the city.

Disabled people about their experiences, to understand the issues that affect their lives Deputy Mayor Asher Craig, Chair of the and what they feel the priorities are for them.

Disability Equality Commission Steering Group said: “We want to build a more “We want the whole city to be involved so we inclusive city to improve the lives and can start a more inclusive conversation about opportunities of all Disabled people. The disability. There will be discussions about commission is being set up because we current government policies, choice, how to recognise the negative impact that COVID-19 empower communities and build effective has had on Disabled people who already partnerships with stakeholders and service experience inequalities in transport, providers across the city.” employment, housing, and social care support.”

Applications from Disabled people from all backgrounds are welcome. Applications close Thursday 22 July. More details can be found on the website Apply - Disability Equality Commission Chair - bristol.gov.uk.

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“Our programme of support, which includes covering the six week summer break with FSM vouchers and the Your Holiday Hub programme, is an opportunity to help families rebuild our children and young people’s confidence and social skills through play, sport, adventure, and friendship.”

YHH activities, including sport, drama, and cookery, will be taking place in schools, community centres and open spaces across this city this summer. The programme is free for those children taking part and includes a nutritious meal.

Free school meal vouchers and activities Families who are eligible for free school meals (FSM) are being offered extra support over the six-week school summer holiday period.

Bristol City Council is working with partners across the city offering a programme of support for families this summer, including access to free holiday activities and FSM vouchers.

Families who currently receive benefit-related FSM will be given £15 vouchers per week per eligible child (£90 in total) to cover the whole six-week summer holiday period. Vouchers can be used at supermarkets including Aldi, Tesco and Sainsburys.

Vouchers are being distributed via childminders, early years settings, schools, academies, and further education establishments, not Bristol City Council.

Families who receive benefits-related FSM are also eligible for the Your Holiday Hub (YHH) summer activity programme. Over 80 organisations and providers in Bristol have already received funding to deliver over 1,500 sessions across the city.

Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol said: “We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on Bristol’s children and young people. School closures, isolation and separation from family members and friends has disproportionally affected our city’s most vulnerable children and young people.

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Councillor Helen Godwin, Cabinet Lead for Families, Education and Women said: “The summer holiday period can be a challenging time for all families, which is why we have put together this programme to help those who really need it. We have also put together a resource for all the activities that are taking place across the city for all Bristol families to use.”

Summer holiday activities for all families can be found here: Synergy - Enquiry (servelec-synergy.com) Dan White CEO of the Robins foundation, one of the largest YHH providers said: “We are delighted to partner with the Bristol City Council on the YHH programme. We know first-hand the impact COVID-19 has had on young people, in particular those who live in areas of deprivation.

“Being able to provide free food and activities for them over the summer holiday period will channel their energy into positive activity and support their families with meals that they would normal rely on the schools for.”

The YHH programme is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) through the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) grant. Local Authorities in England have been allocated funding based on the number of FSM students in their local area.

Bristol City Council is working closely with the Bristol Association of Neighbourhood Day-care, Playful Bristol, Feeding Bristol and Fareshare to coordinate the YHH summer 2021 programme of fun and engaging activities for children and young people in Bristol.

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First residents move into new neighbourhood at Charfield The very first residents have moved into Charfield Gardens, a new development being created at Charfield, near Wotton-Under-Edge in South Gloucestershire.

Leading housebuilder Barratt Homes is behind this new neighbourhood, which will be made up of 115 two, three and four-bedroom homes, including 42 affordable homes, with substantial public open space and its own allotments and orchard. The Bridge, a new bistro, bakery and farm shop, has recently opened at Charfield Gardens.

Kelly Luckett, 47, and Darren Luckett, 49 are amongst the first residents to move into Charfield Gardens. Kelly, from Cirencester, works as a midwife and Darren, originally from Tetbury, now works in IT following 25 years in the Armed Forces. The pair travelled around the world before returning home.

Kelly said: "We wanted somewhere with open space and lots of lovely walks for us and our two dogs, Lola and Thor, and there are so many to choose from around here.

It's great to have the best of countryside living whilst still being close enough to Cam and Dursley train station so we can get into Bristol or Gloucester whenever we need, and it will be even better once Charfield station is open too. My parents still live in Cirencester, so it's good to be close by to them, and our youngest daughter is training to be a teacher in Gloucester.

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"I can't wait to move in and have a place to call our own after travelling around the world for so long with Darren being in the forces, and after 10 years of renting too. We love the community here and to have our own home is perfect."

Andrea Pilgrim, sales director at Barratt Homes' Bristol division, which covers the wider region, said: "It is wonderful to see this new neighbourhood coming into its own now with residents moving in and The Bridge having recently opened, paving the way for the creation of a thriving new community. We would like to say a huge welcome to everyone joining Charfield Gardens, which offers residents easy access to the countryside and nearby market town of Wotton-Under-Edge, as well as additional benefits such as having a bistro, bakery and farm shop right on their doorstep."

Kelly added: "We've really enjoyed being in touch with Barratt and they've been so responsive and kept in touch with us, they're down to earth and have listened to and understood what we needed."

Barratt Homes has donated £1,000 to the Wotton, Charfield and Kingswood Greenway Group which is working to create a new walking and cycling path connecting these local communities.

A range of special ecological measures to support local wildlife are also being implemented at Charfield Gardens including a newt pond, bat boxes and bat tubes, swift and house sparrow boxes. Some of these wildlife homes are being attached to trees around the new community and others are integrated into the bricks of the new homes.

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Cumberland Road closed to traffic for two weeks Cumberland Road will be closed to traffic for two weeks from next Monday (26 July) to allow a new phase of stabilisation work in the area to be completed.

The road closure is needed to allow room for specialist equipment required to complete piling work. This latest round of works will see 10 concrete columns installed alongside 65 others already in place, to support Cumberland Road, Harbour Railway and the Chocolate Path.

Traffic at Cumberland Basin and Coronation Road will be diverted, inbound and outbound, with access available depending on location.

The Underfall Yard and Cottage will have access from the west (Cumberland Basin), with the caravan park and SS Great Britain retaining access from the east (city centre).

The footway will remain open and can be shared between pedestrians and cyclists Diversion signs for traffic will be in place, while there will also be an impact on the M2 MetroBus service.

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A Bristol City Council spokesperson said: “We recognise that this will inevitably cause some disruption for citizens, for which we apologise. We ask road users to bear with us while we complete the next phase of the vital stabilisation work on Cumberland Road, which is designed to ensure safety and prevent disruption in the longer term.’’

The Cumberland Road stabilisation project, following the collapse of part of the retaining wall in January of last year, will reduce the risk of future collapses and enable flood defences to be improved to reduce the risk to the road and nearby properties.

It will also allow the Chocolate Path and historic railway line to re-open to the public and the MetroBus scheme to enter full operation, with the work expected to be completed in the summer of 2022.

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Out and about with Jos and Andrew

Brislington road issues:

We recently had a meeting with transport officers to discuss several dangerous roads and junctions in Brislington West including Hampstead and Kensington Park, Talbot and Eagle, Hungerford Road and Wick Road. We were also presented with a report on proposals for road safety improvements on Wick Road. This report was actually commissioned by the Brislington Neighbourhood Partnership over 4 years ago but was delayed when the current Labour administration scrapped these community organisations. Unfortunately, there is no money to deliver any of the proposals in the report or to make improvements to the other locations mentioned above but we are hopeful some elements can be implemented as and when money becomes available in the future, perhaps as part of the A4 corridor project.

Brislington Greenway: The application for the temporary installation of shipping containers along part of the route of the former Brislington Railway Line, to be used as pop-up office spaces and workshops for local artists and craftspeople, is now live on the planning website and we would encourage everyone to read the proposals and make comments.

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This scheme includes paying for a footpath and cycle route from Sainsbury’s to Tesco, the missing link in the Sustran’s National Walking & Cycle Network, Route 3, as part of the application. There are currently 32 public comments on the planning portal, the overwhelming majority of which are fully supportive: Let Loose Family Fun Day: It’s just two weeks until the event of the summer, the Let Loose Family Fun Day! The venue is the Imperial Sports Ground on West Town Lane from 11 till 4pm on 31 July.

We are part of the organising committee and have been helping to put together the programme for the day. There will be activities for all, including face painting, a bouncy castle, a giant slide, Zumba, martial arts and fitness classes, a food and beverage court, stalls supporting local businesses, It’s a Knockout tournament, a dog show and much, much more. We will also be fundraising for local charities and a new activity centre for autistic children. Fingers crossed for good weather and hope to see you there.

Book amnesty at Bristol libraries: Bristol libraries will be reopening their doors this week and are offering people the chance to return any overdue books without having to pay the fines. It has been a confusing year, with varied opening arrangements across the library service, so the team are giving everyone three months to hunt behind the sofa for any outstanding books, and bring them back to their local library without facing a penalty.

If books are not returned, the library service will have to spend additional money to replace them.

Libraries will continue to offer a number of measures to keep staff and customers safe. These include screens for help desks, hand sanitiser units and computers will remain more spaced out where possible. All libraries will be well ventilated.

Visitors are still encouraged to wear masks to protect library staff and other library users, but there will be no restrictions on time spent in the library, and no requirement to book computers in advance. NHS Test and Trace will still be available but on a voluntary basis.

The 23 libraries that are currently offering services will return to normal opening hours over the next two weeks, starting from Monday July 19. It may take up to two weeks to return to normal as layouts are changed back to allow for full browsing and use of the computers. The service’s website will be updated on a daily basis. Library buildings will not currently be available outside of opening hours.

Broken gate at Arnos Court Park: One of the gates into the children’s play area at Arnos Court Park is broken and so there is a heightened risk of dog fouling in the area.

We have reported the problem to council officers and impressed upon them the need for a speedy repair.

Cumberland Road closure: Advance warning that Cumberland Road will be closed to traffic for two weeks from next Monday (26 July) to allow for a new phase of stabilisation work in the area to be completed.

Traffic at Cumberland Basin and Coronation Road will be diverted, inbound and outbound, with access available depending on location.

The Underfall Yard and Cottage will have access from the west (Cumberland Basin), with the caravan park and SS Great Britain retaining access from the east (city centre).

The footway will remain open and can be shared between pedestrians and cyclists.

Diversion signs for traffic will be in place, while there will also be an impact on the M2 MetroBus service. For up-to-date travel and bus service information, including MetroBus, please visit the Travel West website: https:// travelwest.info

By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.andrew. varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381

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Valley Fest confirms it’s definitely going ahead

Valley Fest confirms today that it is definitely on, following the Government announcement on 12th July. The festival is held between 29th July – 1 August, alongside Chew Valley Lake, near Bristol. As well as huge headliners such as Texas, Deacon Blue and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the weekend also showcases the region’s finest produce: from charcuterie to cheddars and ciders to sausages.

Additionally, Tom Hunt, author of Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet, is on the bill along with TV’s Andy Clarke who will be highlighting some stunning ethical drinks producers. Not forgetting ‘Queen of the Bean’ food writer and chef, Jenny Chandler, who will be showing how kids can make easy dishes at home.

Luke Hasell, Festival Founder says: “GET ON MY LAND! We have all waited so long to be together, this is going to be a party to remember. Dust off your dancing shoes, air out your tents and join us in the beautiful lakeside fields!”

Culinary heroes and heroines from across the UK will be cooking up a storm day and night in our spectacular open-sided, feasting tipis. Empirical have teamed up with Freddie Janssen, from Dalston’s Snackbar to open the festival with a very special feast. On Friday night, you’ll be able to enjoy Freddie’s Mexican sharing feast, paired with an exclusive range of cocktails. Expect finger-licking tacos, chiccarones, sharing platters, all paired with four delicious cans or cocktails from the Empirical range.

Live acts Now in its sixth year, Valley Fest’s line-up has always included some big names as well as plenty of rising stars. For 2021, The Allergies, The Snuts, Toploader, The Cuban Brothers, Beans on Toast, Eva Lazarus, Oh My God! It’s The Church and Sub Zero B2B Audiomission ft Jakes are on the bill. The full line-up is on the website: www.valleyfest.co.uk The best-tasting music festival in the South West Over the weekend you can see: Great British Bake Off star Briony May Williams; Josh Eggleton from Michelin-Starred Pony and Trap, Rob Howell from Root Bristol; chef and author, Jan Wilson of Wilson’s restaurant, plus Olia Hercules named Observer Food Monthly’s Rising Star of 2015.

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Josh Eggleton, together with Rob Howell from Root Bristol, will be making dishes from Rob’s new cookbook on Saturday. While Toby Gritten of The Pumphouse Bristol, offers a very special Sunday lunch feast, paired with a brilliant Bloody Mary from Bloody Drinks, with every ingredient on the plate sourced from within the Chew Valley.

New for this year: a live-fire stage!

Showcasing the best ingredients from Wales and the South West, with plenty of laughs and delicious tasters to boot.

The lineup includes Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn from Hang Fire Southern Kitchen and chef Henry Eldon of The Cauldron Restaurant. Plus eco-chef and UN World Food Programme Ambassador, Arthur Potts Dawson.

Expect treats, beats and plenty to eat with lots of Somerset style and sizzle. From feasts to more street food than you can shake a stick at, there will be something to tickle everyone’s taste buds and suit every budget.

Lazy lakeside lushness Valley Fest is perfect for first-time festival-goers and families of all ages. People often remark how easy it is to get around – no long hikes across fields or hours of losing friends.

In fact, part of Valley Fest’s appeal is the lazy lakeside vibe. Not only that, there are poetry, storytelling and comedy sessions.

An ethical eco-party The festival is held on an organic farm, so looking after the land is part of its DNA. Whether that’s through talks on soil health, wildlife-friendly gardening, farm tours or via panel discussions on regenerative farming, there is a host of fascinating and progressive topics to choose from. The festival was founded by Luke Hasell, an organic farmer who inherited the land after his parents suddenly passed.

Covid safety Safety is paramount and a number of changes have been made to reduce the risk of covid. For example, an extra field has been secured so there is more space, the festival is going cashless to reduce queuing.

Additionally, the site has been redesigned so that there are no enclosed, tented venues and plenty of ventilation in any covered areas.

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Iconic Somerset cider maker makes appearance on family business podcats World famous family-run cider maker, Thatchers are the next guests on chart-topping It Runs In The Family podcast, with the firm’s father and daughter stressing how family values have played a huge role in developing a small apple orchard into a successful 117-year-old cider company that now sees the Thatchers brand in shops, pubs, bars and restaurants in more than 20 countries.

Martin Thatcher, Managing Director and fourth generation cider maker and his daughter Eleanor, fifth generation cider maker, join mother and daughter podcast hosts, Liz and Leila Willingham, on It Runs In The Family. The episode reveals the family’s love, care and attention towards the business and its craft and how this has helped to develop their now 500-plus acre operations at Myrtle Farm in Sandford, North Somerset.

Listeners can hear Martin and Eleanor talk about the complexities of growing a team with the same strong values as the family members themselves, the sense of pride in the previous generations and the risks they took to grow an iconic cider brand.

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Episode highlights: “We've changed the whole way we're growing apples, very much down to my father and his foresight of how we should be growing apples for the future, and the whole industry has moved in that direction.” - 5:25 - Martin Thatcher “As my father retreated back into the farming, I moved on to look after all of the business. I can see the same happening with Eleanor, where she's now looking after the fermentation. She can look after a bit more and a bit more until eventually, I'm just the backup team!” - 17:25 - Martin Thatcher “I think you both understand what it's like to be a family member working in the business, and how everyone else sees you in that respect. So, I think that there's been a few moments where we get what each other is feeling with respect to certain things.” - 26:30 - Eleanor Thatcher

“I think recruitment and people are just so important in any business, but particularly in a family business. You have a set of values, things that make the business successful, which aren't necessarily what happens generically through bigger corporate businesses.”

- 40:00 - Martin Thatcher “As a family we’ve taken risks others wouldn’t, which have helped us get to where we are - I still have that sense of pride in the brand.” - 41:10 - Eleanor Thatcher “I think you learn that if you have a vision in your head for something, and then something happens, you’ve got to adapt. Coming from school and then into business, things happen that you just don’t expect and learning how to adapt to that is different.” - 57:45 - Eleanor Thatcher “It’s a family business. It’s all intertwined. So if there is a disagreement, it can become very personal. So, you have to be careful just to step back and go and have a nice business discussion” - 1:03:20 - Martin Thatcher “I think every father dreams of being able to hand on things to your children, and your children are almost showing you the way to do things better.” - 1:05:35 - Martin Thatcher As a guest on It Runs in The Family, Martin said: “Just celebrating the importance of family businesses is something which is such a good thing to do, and I know with the It Runs In the Family podcast this is certainly something you are doing. I just think whether you’re making cider or nuts and bolts or farming, family businesses are just amazing and it’s great to celebrate them.”

Launched only six months ago, It Runs In The Family podcast was set up by Liz Willingham, founder and managing director of PR and communications agency Liz Lean PR, and her daughter Leila, who is business and PR account manager at the agency, and is making its mark in the podcasting arena and hitting the charts - reaching number 17 in top family business podcasts and making number 77 in the top entrepreneurship podcasts for Great Britain.

To date, the mother and daughter duo have reached listeners in 21 countries, across five continents, with their new podcast.

Please visit lizleanpr.co.uk/podcast-runs-inthe-family/ to listen to episode 12 with Martin and Eleanor Thatcher.

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greasing 227g pack Strawberries 200g Caster sugar 4 Eggs 200g Self raising white flour, plus 1 tbsp 1 tsp Vanilla paste 25g Ground almonds Drop of red or pink food colouring gel 1 tbsp Whole milk For the icing 75g Soft cheese, softened 50g Unsalted butter, softened 100g Icing sugar 1 tspVvanilla paste For the syrup 40g Icing sugar Juice of ½ lemon 1 tbsp Strawberry jam

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100g of the strawberries into a purée Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy Mix in the eggs, one at a time, spooning in a little flour after each addition to prevent curdling Add the rest of the 200g flour, the vanilla and almonds, then beat until smooth Put half the batter into another bowl and mix in the strawberry purée, the extra 1 tbsp flour and a drop of food colouring Mix the milk into the plain batter Dollop the two batters alternately into the prepared baking tin, then gently swirl together Bake for 1 hour, until risen and golden and a skewer comes out clean Leave the cake to cool in the tin For the icing, beat together the soft cheese and butter until smooth Stir in the icing sugar a little at a time, followed by the vanilla paste, until you have a thick, creamy mixture Spread this over the cooled cake, then top with the remaining strawberries, halved, to decorate Mix together the syrup ingredients and spoon over the cake If there’s any left, serve in a jug on the side

Honeyed citrus & thyme vodka soda If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a jam jar with a lid for this citrus and thyme vodka soda

Ingredients

Method

2 tbsp Clear honey J uice of ½ lemon

Mix the honey and 2 tbsp boiling water until fully dissolved, then allow to cool

Juice of ½ lime 75ml Vodka 1 large thyme sprig I ce cubes

Squeeze the lemon and lime juice into a cocktail shaker Add the honey mixture, vodka, thyme sprig and ice cubes, then shake vigorously Strain into two glasses before topping up with the soda water.

Garnish with thyme sprigs and lemon and lime slices

150ml Soda water Thyme sprigs and lemon and lime slices, to garnish

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Ethical travel business gears up for a new era as restrictions ease A Bristol-based team of ethical travel experts is gearing up for a new chapter after a pandemic-enforced hiatus which devasted their industry worldwide.

Darren’s appointment completes a leadership team which also includes Mark Benewith, who has been Chief Technical Officer at the company since late 2018.

Trading as Pure Breaks, Working Travel Group hoped to celebrate its 21st anniversary in 2020, but Covid-19 sent the world into lockdown and forced many travel firms to cease trading.

“We’re not the only business, or sector, for whom 2020 was a year to forget,” he said.

“And whilst the government has significantly supported businesses and jobs, the travel sector continues to be under huge pressure.

In discouraging travel, the government is failing to recognise the number of UK jobs dependent on this industry. Post furlough, this will become more evident.

Pure Breaks specialises in high-end experiences, where the financial benefits are felt by communities in the foreign destinations, rather than agents and operators.

Now, as the world opens up and restrictions are slowly eased, the company is looking to help play its part in developing a ‘new normal’ for the travel industry – based on sustainability and ethics.

Company Founder and CEO James Burton, who first founded the business in 1999, also overcame a cancer scare last year. Now fully recovered, he hopes for an exciting new era for his company.

To support its growth, he has made a key appointment in Darren Taylor, who has been working in the travel industry for the past 18 years working with large agencies, international tour operators, hotels and hostels around the world and becomes Chief Operations Officer.

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“This period is also putting enormous strain on the charity work that we do which will have a significant impact on the thousands of lives we support each year.

“That said, Pure Breaks has navigated a very challenging landscape and has remained robust in surviving the pandemic, consolidating where possible but fine tuning its range of unique and interesting travel experiences.

“Darren, Mark and I hope that, as we enter an era in which ethics and purpose are uppermost in people’s minds, people realise our offering is the future of the travel industry.

“Travellers want to know where their money is going, and it’s a sad fact that traditional models only see a very small percentage of money spent – depending on location, as little as five per cent – goes to those who live in the destinations which are being visited.

“Only through models like ours can we achieve the aim of improving the lives of people, enhancing education, raising health awareness and building life-skills.”

James said Pure Breaks is focusing on nations and islands in and around the Indian “We want to change that. Particularly over the Ocean as the initial region for travellers to past 12 months, we’ve been busy researching, explore as the world begins to open up again. exploring and using our contacts to create These will be the first of a total of 54 global excellent relationships with in-country venues, destinations, also across Africa, Asia, the communities, properties and unique Caribbean, and the Pacific Ocean. experience providers in locations around the world.

“The possibility to experience, discover and explore are endless,” he said. “We have done “We’re looking to offer ethical travel and life the hard work by putting together unique experiences, responsibly operating within holidays that are responsible and beneficial destinations, embracing cultural diversity, to the people in those destinations. supporting local communities, and actively contributing to environmental conservation.

“We’re looking forward to helping people explore more destinations over the coming “That’s something which is really relevant weeks and months. For everyone who has in the post-pandemic world. Many of the been looking forward to travelling again, destinations we work with are desperate for we’re pleased to say that the wait is nearly income after travel restrictions destroyed the over.” tourism economy.

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ENVIRONMENTALISTS OPT FOR BURIAL Care for the environment is leading to a growing number of people in the South West choosing to be buried rather than cremated.

Bristol Memorial Woodlands, where a 100acre wood and meadows are being created as part of the burial grounds, has seen a surge in sales of burial plots and people requesting burials rather than cremations.

With cremations in Bristol’s Canford and South Bristol Crematoriums alone using over 20,000 cubic metres of gas per month those who care about their environmental impact are leaving instructions for their funerals.

For decades cremations have been more popular than burials as church attendances decline, but now woodland burials are on the increase. Depending on the efficiency of the crematoria equipment the average cremation uses 28 gallons of fuel for each body emitting around 540 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Chris Baker, who founded Bristol Memorial Woodlands, near Alveston, north of Bristol, said: “We cater for both burials and interment of ashes and we are finding more and more people are going back to the age-old tradition of burial.

“People with a strong faith often have a particular way that they want their body to be treated after death but we find many people are more spiritual than religious. The idea appeals to them of their burial helping to create a woodland and that they will rest amongst trees, returning to the soil and supporting nature in the future.

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“There is also a strong desire to protect the environment and reduce emissions to prevent global warming. It would be strange to spend a lifetime caring for the environment then choose cremation with its much higher carbon footprint.

“They don’t like the idea of using up gas, polluting the atmosphere or the concept of being scattered. With a burial the family have a place where they can go and feel connected to the person they have lost – and if that is in a woodland so much the better.”

Mr Baker said that there had been a surge in people buying burial plots in advance for their families as well as a growing number of people seeking burial when a loved one dies.

“There is a mistaken belief that we are running out of room to bury people in the UK. That just isn’t true. Yes, many church yards are full but there is a need to recreate woodland and a woodland cemetery provides the solution for both.”

All faiths and no faiths are catered for at Bristol Memorial Woodlands and a trust has been set up to manage the woodlands in future, which will be preserved for future generations. Predominantly native British species are planted and there are also sections of the 100 acres that are being planted as wild flower meadows. Further information: https://www.memorialwoodlands. com

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With reports of mobile speed cameras increasing never get caught speeding again with this list of sites to expect a mobile speed camera at anytime.

However, if you want a know where the camera is situated within the hour visit this Facebook group. Bristol mobile speed camera watch Hazelbury Road, Whitchurch A3029 Winterstoke Road (30mph) (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Barrow Hill Road (30mph)

Hengrove Avenue, Hengrove, A37 Wells Road, Hengrove (30mph) Bristol (20mph)

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Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph)

B3119 West Town Lane (20mph)

A4174 Ring Road, nr Hicks Gate roundabout (70mph)

Ladman Road, Stockwood (20mph)

B3122 Redcatch Road, Knowle (20mph)

A432 Downend Road, Fishponds (20mph)

Highridge Green, Bristol (30mph) Hollister’s Drive, Hartcliffe (20mph) Hollway Road, Stockwood (20mph)

Marksbury Road, Bedminster B4466 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol (20mph) (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Portview Road (30mph)

A432 Fishponds Road, Easton (20mph)

Bamfield, Hengrove (30mph) Ashley Hill, Montpelier (20mph) Barnstaple Road, Knowle (20mph) Novers Hill, Bristol (20mph) Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth (30mph) Novers Lane, Bristol (20mph) Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe (30mph) Highbury Road, Horfield Petherton Road, Hengrove (20mph) Broadwalk, Knowle West (20mph) (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph) Queen’s Road, Bishopsworth Broomhill Road (30mph) (30mph) Kings Weston Lane, Lawrence Weston (30mph) Calcott Road, Knowle Ridgeway Lane, Bristol (20mph) (30mph) Newbridge Road, Bristol (20mph)

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Stockwood Lane, nr the sports ground, Stockwood (20mph) Stockwood Lane, nr Whitchurch Village sign, Stockwood (30mph)

B4052 Ashley Down Road, Bristol (20mph) B4054 Avonmouth Road, Shirehampton (30mph)

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Bonnington Walk, nr Branwhite Close, Lockleaze (20mph)

Glyn Vale, Knowle (20mph)

Julian Road, Sneyd Park (20mph)

Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe (30mph)

Keys Avenue, Horfield (20mph)

Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph) Long Cross, Lawrence Weston (30mph) Merebank Road, Avonmouth (30mph)

Smyth Road, Ashton (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph)

Portview Road, Shirehampton (20mph)

Somerdale Avenue, Knowle (20mph)

Roman Way, Bristol (20mph)

South Liberty Lane, Ashton Vale (20mph) Duckmoor Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol (20mph)

Romney Avenue, nr Stoke Park Primary School, Lockleaze (20mph) Stoke Hill, Sneyd Park (30mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph)

Station Road, Shirehampton (20mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph) Wessex Ave, Horfield (20mph)

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Enjoy a cream tea in aid of local children’s hospice People in Bristol are being invited to tuck into a cream tea and raise a few pounds for their local children’s hospice.

The Big South West Cream Tea takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend and organiser Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is asking supporters to join in by holding their own cream tea fundraiser with friends and family.

“Just grab some scones, a spoonful of strawberry jam and a dollop of clotted cream – not necessarily in that order! – and join the party,” said CHSW area fundraiser Bernadette Chambers.

“You can enjoy a Great British classic at home, the park or even virtually and help raise vital funds for local families.

“It’s a lovely way to help celebrate CHSW’s 30th anniversary, and if you are able to raise £30 or more, we’ll send you a special CHSW 30th anniversary medal.”

The charity, which runs three children’s hospices across the South West, including Charlton Farm just outside of Bristol, has everything you need you need to hold your own cream tea fundraiser.

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“Register your event on our website to receive your free fundraising pack, which includes invites, recipe, ‘#JamFirst’ and ‘#CreamFirst’ signs, donation form, bunting, thank-you cards and more,” added Bernadette.

“You’ll also find links to businesses that can deliver a cream tea straight to your front door with a donation going to CHSW. “If you’d prefer to hold your cream tea before or after the August Bank Holiday that’s absolutely fine; however and whenever you plan to take part in the Big South West Cream Tea, every penny you’re able to raise will make a real difference to children with life -limiting conditions and their families.”

The Big South West Cream Tea is kindly sponsored by Happy Days Nurseries, which operates 18 nurseries throughout the South West and is also celebrating 30 years this year.

Marketing manager Rebekah Fice-Thomson said: “CHSW is very dear to our hearts, so we’re delighted to be able to support The Big South West Cream Tea fundraiser this summer.

“We are looking forward to celebrating our own 30th birthday with a cream tea on September 4 and raising as much as we can for such an important charity.” To register your cream tea event or for more information, click here.

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