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4. Bath clean air poster winner 6. Incompatible with some cars 8. Employment support event 10. Double Daytime Emmy 12. In light of easing national restrictions 15. A bumper round up of local news 18. Encourage young people 20. New Cabinet Member 24.Bacon burger dippers 26. Marine lake reopens for summer 30. I hit my 17st weight loss target 32. How fit can you get from walking?

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Clean air poster competition winner announced A pupil from St Stephen’s School in Bath has won first prize in a school poster competition run by Bath & North East Somerset Council to help raise awareness of the dangers of air pollution and what we can all do to tackle the problem.

The first prize of £200 in book tokens was awarded to St Stephen’s School, Lansdown for Lois Rodgers’ entry urging people to ‘walk or cycle through Bath’. The second prize of £75 in tokens was awarded to Weston All Saints Primary, for 10-year-old Helena’s thought-provoking poster ‘Whatever you were The colourful winning entry, designed by Lois, thinking about, it can wait…’; and the third aged 8, urges people to ‘stop air pollution by prize of £25 in tokens went to St Mary’s walking or cycling through Bath’, which is a Primary School, Timsbury for Lily’s poster timely message for residents as the city faces (year 4), which urges people ‘not to drive up to the challenge of tackling harmful levels when they don’t need to’ and to consider of air pollution in the city by the end of the indoor pollution, by ‘opening windows when year. cooking’ and avoiding the use of aerosols.

Sarah Warren, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate and Sustainable Travel, said, “The poster competition has helped to raise awareness of the dangers of vehicle emissions on children’s health. We were delighted to see so many impactful and informative posters, particularly around the importance of walking and cycling our shorter journeys.

Winning artist, Lois, aged 8, from St Stephen’s School, said: “Everyone should be able to breathe in clean air. Fewer cars should drive through Bath”.

“The city has recently launched a charging clean air zone to help tackle emissions from the city’s most polluting vehicles, but cars are not charged. Our job now is to encourage more people to voluntarily change their travel habits for the good of their own health and for the sake of our environment. Leaving your car at home when you can easily walk or cycle a short journey instead is one way – and it’s the clear message contained in the winning poster, and in the runners up.

Pauline Harris, from Families Acting on Climate Emergency said: “Children can be much better than adults at getting a message across loud and clear. They are urging us to take action and change our habits, to leave our cars at home, to think twice before lighting stoves and bonfires, and to reduce pollution both indoors and outdoors. We've got no excuse not to listen to them. It's children that are most impacted by pollution, but it's up to us adults to do everything we can to protect them from it.”

“Children are still developing their organs and immune systems and their smaller bodies and airways make them especially vulnerable to dirty air. Because of their size, children are also often closer to sources of air pollution, like car exhausts, than adults. Air pollution can play a part in causing asthma, and for children who already have asthma, high levels of pollution can make it worse and trigger attacks. Children’s lung function development can also be affected in areas with high air pollution.”

The council’s school poster competition was launched on Clean Air Day, along with an informative school assembly pack developed by the Clean Air Day organisers, Global Action Plan (www.cleanairday.org.uk) 4

The competition was run in partnership with Families Acting on Climate Emergency (FACE) and the Schools Climate Network and was judged by their representatives.

The council aims to reduce high levels of nitrogen dioxide in the city to within legal limits by the end of the year and is urging everyone to do their bit. It will release its first performance report on the Clean Air Zone in the Autumn. This report will assess the zone’s performance so far, including air quality monitoring and traffic data during the first three months of operation. The council is also monitoring road traffic and air pollution outside of the zone where concerns have been raised about displacement of traffic and pollution. An update will accompany the first quarterly report.

Find out more about the Clean Air Zone

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New E10 fuel incompatible with some cars The Department for Transport has launched a consultation on its proposal for the UK’s larger forecourts to begin selling E10 petrol, a cleaner fuel, in order to meet climate change targets.

However, research has shown that as many as 635,309 petrol cars currently on the road will be incompatible with it. E10 petrol contains 10% bioethanol, a type of renewable fuel, to reduce carbon when burned – that’s twice the amount of the 5% maximum currently found in the petrol at your local pumps.

It’s currently available across most of Europe, as well as the US and Australia, and the vast majority of vehicles in use today are approved to be fuelled with it. However, older models are at risk of incompatibility.

Ten most popular cars to be affected by E10 fuel A study by the RAC Foundation has compiled a top 10 list of the most popular models set to be affected. Of the 635,309 models incompatible with E10 petrol, 150,000 will have been manufactured from the year 2000 onwards.

The most popular cars are as follows:

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What will happen if your car is incompatible with new, cleaner fuels?

Fortunately for affected owners,The Department for Transport is proposing that the larger stations that will be stocking E10 will also have to maintain a complement of the older E5 grade petrol so that owners of older vehicles aren’t left behind.

The director of the RAC Foundation, said online : ‘As and when E10 appears on the forecourts, drivers need to know whether their cars can use it without being damaged.

‘This analysis shows that even in a couple of years’ time, there will still be hundreds of thousands of cars on our roads that are incompatible with the new fuel.

‘While some of the cars incompatible with E10 fuel will be historic models, many will be old but serviceable everyday runarounds that people on a tight travel budget rely on to get about.

‘The good news is both that the vast majority of cars on our roads are able to run on E10 and the Transport Secretary, has recognised the need to protect the users of those older vehicles which are not E10 compatible.

It will be interesting to see whether the current consultation generates support for the government’s proposed way forward.

A Department for Transport spokesperson said online: ‘This government is ambitiously seeking to reduce the UK’s reliance on imported fossils fuels and cut carbon emissions from transport. But drivers of older vehicles should not be hit hard in the pocket as a result.

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The refreshed website also has a service One Front Door is hosting an Employment directory where jobseekers can find Support Pop Up Event in St Pauls Learning Centre from 11am to 3pm on Wednesday 21st employment, training and skills support in July.

Bristol and the West of England, and The One Front Door coaches will be on hand employers can find support to fill vacancies at the free event to offer advice and guidance and develop a more inclusive workforce. on employment and training opportunities in The revamped website is available at https:// Bristol. There will also be local employers onefrontdoor.org.uk/. advertising vacancies and training providers offering information on training available in the Cllr Helen Godwin, Cabinet Member for area.

Women, Families & Education, said: Information and guidance will be provided “This is a brilliant, free service that both on the day and jobseekers will also have the option to register for the free One Front Door jobseekers and local employers can benefit from. It makes finding work and training, or service which offers ongoing employability finding the right candidate for your vacancy, and training support. simple, and I’d encourage anyone currently looking for new opportunities to take a look at For more information on the One Front Door the revamped website and to sign up to hear service, jobseekers and employers can call 0117 922 3440 or email onefrontdoor@bristol. more. gov.uk.

Our pledge to help people find the right opportunity for them is underpinned by our Launched earlier this year as a major commitment to increasing diversity in the expansion of the Ways2Work service, One workforce as we recover from the pandemic.”

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Double Daytime Emmy nominations for Bristol independent animation studio Bristol independent animation production The nominations include: studio A Productions is part of the team behind Sesame Workshop's first-ever animated • The Monster at the End of This Sesame Street special - The Monster at the Story was nominated in the Outstanding End of This Story - and spin-off YouTube short Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a - Sesame Street: The Monster at the End Preschool Animated Program category. of Your Story with Grover and Elmo - both It was produced by A Productions with of which have been nominated for Daytime sound designed and mixed by Films@59, Emmy Awards. an independent pre- and post-producSesame Workshop is the non-profit education house also based in Bristol. Eric tional organisation behind Sesame Street and Jacobson, as Grover, was nominated for more than 50 years of award-winning chilOutstanding Performer in a Preschool dren's television. Both the animated special Animated Program. This is the official and YouTube short are based on Sesame special of Sesame Street’s 51st season, Workshop's all-time best-selling picture book currently airing on HBO Max and coming The Monster at the End of This Book. to PBS KIDS this autumn.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) recently announced • Sesame Street: The Monster at the End the nominees for the 48th Annual Daytime of Your Story with Grover and Elmo, Emmy® Awards Children's & Animation and a YouTube spin-off short produced by Lifestyle categories which will be celebrated A Productions, was nominated in the in two live-streamed events this weekend Outstanding Short Form Children’s on July 17 and July 18, 2021. The Daytime Emmy® Awards have recognised outstanding • Program category. achievement in daytime television programming since 1974.

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Katherine McQueen, joint managing director of A Productions, said: "We are over the moon and proud that our wonderful team has helped create a Daytime Emmy award-nominated first-ever animated special for Sesame Street.

This recognition is testament to the incredible energy, passion and commitment the team shows in everything they do and we congratulate everyone involved."

Richard Lambert, Films at 59 Dubbing Mixer, said: "Over fifty years after Sesame Street was first broadcast, it was an honour to create the soundscape for this new animation. It was extremely important to us that the audio world was immediately familiar for regular Sesame Street viewers and generations of children that have grown up with it.

Through Foley work, audio editing and processing we were able to build a rich sound world that connects with the viewer and brings the story to life."

A Productions is an internationally recognised, creative-led, multi-discipline animation production studio with a strong track record for producing award-winning children's content for broadcast.

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Statement from Bristol’s COVID-19 Local Engagement Board and One City Partners In light of easing national restrictions in England.

COVID-19 has affected us all. The shocking arrival of this global pandemic turned our lives upside-down, and its impact on our physical and mental health, our families and friends, our employment, our education, finances and our fun has been so much deeper than we imagined possible at the outset. And it’s not over. Each and every one of us now has to consider how to manage the virus, as we learn to live with it for some time yet.

The lifting of the majority of legal restrictions in England does not mean that the risks the virus presents have gone away. This next step marks a new chapter in the government’s national response to the pandemic, a step in which we are all being asked to weigh up our vulnerabilities, set against the risks we’re prepared to take. And not just our own – we have responsibilities for others, as employers, carers, educators, parents, and citizens who care about one another.

Case numbers in Bristol are currently very high. The situation globally remains precarious. Thanks to the vaccination, fewer people are seriously ill in hospital, but many people are unwell, and many of those people are young. An increasing number of people are reporting the effects of ‘long COVID’. Our frontline NHS and health staff are still under considerable pressure and our businesses and social enterprises, are still at risk of closure.

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An increasing number of people are reporting the effects of ‘long COVID’. Our frontline NHS and health staff are still under considerable pressure and our businesses and social enterprises, are still at risk of closure. For people who have not been doubly vaccinated, the risk of contracting the virus remains high, and even for those who have been, getting ill with the virus can be a very unpleasant experience. Over the winter, we are likely to find ourselves additionally vulnerable to other illnesses such as flu.

What does this mean for us all, when we’ve had to sacrifice so much already? For some, our losses include our nearest and dearest.

We’re tired, frustrated, fed up.

Now, more than ever, we need to do everything we can to look out for one another.

To dig deep and find more of the empathy and compassion that so many of us have shown for one another through the last long, hard, eighteen months. We must remember that one person’s freedoms represent another’s risks.

We must, therefore, put empathy, understanding and common sense at the heart of our individual choices and collective decision-making. In the face of changes that will come with the easing of legal restrictions, we must respect one another. The behaviours we’ve adopted over the last eighteen months not only help us to protect ourselves, but also to protect other people.

We recommend wearing a face covering in indoor spaces such as on the bus or in a shop, to show your respect for others, including frontline workers.

Please continue to wash your hands, give people space, open windows when you can, and choose to leave crowded places if they feel uncomfortable. Please use regular rapid tests and get your vaccinations.

Please continue to isolate if asked. We must all continue to do what we can to limit the spread of the virus and look out for those around us.

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A bumper round-up of local news Brislington Greenway update: We are delighted to bring you the news that 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, has finally been submitted to the local planning authority.

It has now gone live on the planning website and we would encourage everyone to read the proposals and make comments.

Brislington residents will probably be aware of our long-standing campaign for an active travel corridor along the route of the former Brislington Railway Line and our opposition to the Council’s plan for the Callington Road Link, which would increase motor traffic, leading to more congestion and more pollution and destroy this important wildlife corridor.

This proposal includes paying for a footpath and cycle route as part of the application.

We first met Fred Wyatt, Managing Director of Meanwhile Creative, Back in August, 2020, in order to discuss his proposals for the site. In September, 2020, We submitted the following statement of support: “We are writing to express our strong support for the Brislington Tramway development proposal from Meanwhile Creative 14

Both of us are passionate opponents of the current BCC/WECA plan to develop this site as the Callington Road Link. A new road will not solve congestion but will simply encourage more people to make more journeys by car, thereby increasing traffic, increasing congestion and increasing pollution.

For the last four years, we have been campaigning for the Brislington Greenway, an active travel corridor linking the city centre with Stockwood in South Bristol. Our proposal is supported by Sustrans, the Bristol Cycling Campaign, CycleWorks, The Bristol Walking Alliance, and the vast majority of local people, over 2,200 of whom have signed our petition opposing the road scheme.

The proposal from Meanwhile Creative will not only provide the active travel corridor which local people so desperately want and need, but also a much needed shot in the arm for the local economy.

Cycling and walking rates in this part of Bristol are lower than other parts of the city primarily because of the lack of infrastructure and the largely accurate perception that the A4 Bath Road is an unpleasant and dangerous route for cyclists and pedestrians. This proposal would provide local people with a safe, off-road route all the way to the city centre, encouraging more people to switch to active travel.

The national government wants to encourage more people to take up active travel in order to reduce obesity and create a healthier population better able to successfully fight off coronavirus infection. This scheme will provide the space needed for people to keep fit and lead healthier lives.

Green spaces are proven to benefit people’s mental health and well-being. This scheme will provide an important green space for the local community in an area of densely-populated housing that currently lacks greenery and community spaces.

The former Brislington Railway Line is a designated wildlife corridor, supporting a huge amount of flora and fauna. Unlike the destructive and damaging road proposal, this scheme will have minimal impact on local wildlife.

We recognise that BCC/WECA have earmarked this land for a future road scheme.

While we are both vehemently opposed to such a scheme, we note that the development proposal would be time-limited to ten years and would not prevent a future road scheme from going ahead should BCC/ WECA wish to proceed.

We hope you will give this proposal serious consideration.”

Please remember, this scheme is only temporary and Bristol City Council is still forging ahead with planning for their road scheme and if this planning application is rejected, road building is scheduled to begin in 2023. It’s also worth noting that the application from Greenways and Cycleroutes Limited, who will be building the active travel corridor as part of the Meanwhile Creative development, has been recommended for refusal by Bristol City Council’s transport department. It seems the council is worried the proposal will be so popular, it will prevent their road scheme from going ahead!

This year’s Covid-19 pandemic has been very hard on our economy, both locally and nationally, and job losses are likely to continue to rise. This proposal will provide work spaces and job opportunities for dozens of people, who will also benefit the wider local economy, for example, by supporting the https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/ shops on Sandy Park Road. applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QV9J2MDNLYO00&activeTab=summary&fbclid=IwARThis land has been largely neglected and 0Ldm_KcNrLq8hhI_VFPg0xcJ3h-Ah97_RGFunused since the 1960s. This scheme would p541HATX4kqyD1mc9nVP9E put the land to good use, protecting and enhancing the local environment and providing a stimulus for the local economy.

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Disruption to green waste collection: As we reported a few days ago, Bristol City Council is suspending its green waste collection service for ten weeks. Here’s the statement:

Details of discounts and refunds available for those affected by the disruption will be sent directly to subscribers. We are also working on an interim solution which subscribers will be notified of. Where possible, we encourage residents to compost their garden waste at home.

“A national driver shortage and the continued We hope these measures will ensure other impacts of Covid-19 mean Bristol Waste are currently operating with a significant reduction work can continue as usual, but we ask for your support in avoiding putting extra strain in drivers. on the services. Thank you for your patience They’re doing everything they can to minimise and understanding as we work through the issue.” disruption to collections, including working additional hours, moving drivers from other Bus shelter fixed: areas of the business to work on collections, and redeploying office staff to support the Well done Tesco for fixing the bus shelter frontline. adjacent to their Brislington superstore. Most of the plastic windows had been vandalised However, to allow them to maintain essential and so the shelter afforded very little waste and recycling services, garden waste protection from the wind and rain. This was collections will be suspended for ten weeks, first reported to us by a local resident back in including sack collections, starting with immediate effect. Unfortunately, the shortage early May. We consequently visited the store and spoke to the manager, who confirmed also means they are not able to return for that new panels had been ordered. missed collections.

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Congratulations to everyone who has received a BS4 Good Garden sticker this year. Your efforts are much appreciated and your gardens clearly bring joy to the whole community. Thank you especially to the organisers and judges who have given up a lot of their free time to make this competition such a fantastic success once again this year.

Full Council feedback: We are absolutely delighted that in Pride Month, the Bristol Lib Dem motion on the LGBT+ community and mental health provision received unanimous cross-party support at Full Council last week. You can read more about it here: https://www.bristollibdems.org/lib_dems_ secure_unanimous_backing?fbclid=IwAR1Q9Rl16zqleVEcS7xBQfGJMY1qiFRLSfthT-YJs5vm-uQ9aXGL3ExhFwY

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Campaign launched to encourage young people to get their COVID-19 vaccination A new campaign designed to encourage young people to get their COVID-19 vaccination has been launched today.

Bristol City Council, in partnership with the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, has launched its ‘Let’s get the jab done’ campaign to highlight the importance of being vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19.

The campaign is underpinned by the www.grabajab.net webpage, which has a comprehensive list of vaccination options including walk-in clinics across the area and a link to the National Booking Service (NBS).

You’ve had to stay inside and have not been able to live, work and socialise in the way you’d like. However, by giving up so much, you have played your part in helping to protect our city.

“As we start to look towards a more positive future, the vaccine is just one of the key tools that will prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Getting your jab is not just about protecting yourself but about protecting others around you, including your family, friends and those more vulnerable.

“Over 300,000 people in Bristol have now received one or more doses of the vaccination. It is quick and easy and there are so many ways you can access it, so don’t delay and get yourself down to a vaccine clinic.

“Please continue to play your part, and together, let’s get the jab done!”

Clare Armour, BNSSG Vaccination Programme Lead, added: “We’re working at making it as easy as possible for people to have their vaccine in convenient locations and at times that fit around their work and their lives. You can find a full list of options for our area, including walk-in clinics and a link to the National Booking Service, at www.grabajab. net.

With the vaccine now available to everyone over the age of 18, and ahead of the government’s target to offer all adults a vaccine by Sunday 25 July, vaccinations are even more accessible and easy to get. The NHS has made plenty of appointments available on the NBS and is running walk-in clinics across the city, no bookings necessary. “Vaccinated people are far less likely to get COVID-19 with symptoms and pass it on to others. Even if you are younger, you can still Christina Gray, Director for Communities get seriously ill from COVID, including longer and Public Health, said: “I want to thank all lasting symptoms from 'Long COVID', like of our young people for the sacrifices you have made over the last 18 months. You have severe fatigue. Getting vaccinated will help us all get life back to normal by reducing the missed out on music, sports, jobs, spread of the virus and protecting our opportunities, and spending time with your communities, families and friends.” friends.

From Wednesday 4 August, the city’s vaccination centre at Ashton Gate will move to the new Vaccination Centre @ UWE Bristol. It sits alongside our existing vaccination capacity at GP-clinics, community pharmacies and walk-in clinics in faith and community settings.

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New Cabinet Member will move transport forward in Bristol Councillor Don Alexander appointed by Mayor Whilst we’ve worked to bring partners together to view the challenge at a city level Bristol has a new Cabinet Member to lead we’ve also been hard at work to ensure those on delivering a better connected, sustainable systems work at a local level. We’ve agreed transport network. a successful bus deal, saved local transport routes from being removed and delivered Councillor Don Alexander, Labour Ward greater connectivity by cycling and walkCouncillor for Avonmouth and Lawrence ing. Don’s role will be vital in ensuring our Weston, will take up the role of Cabinet strategic ambitions don’t outstretch our local Member for Transport immediately. delivery.”

Cllr Alexander will lead on delivering the Mayor’s vision for the city’s transport network, working closely with partners such as the One City Transport Board, First Bus, Network Rail and many others to do so. Major areas of work will include supporting the development of a regional plan for a mass transit system, overseeing a £1.783m investment in post-COVID-19 walking and cycling upgrades and supporting the decarbonising of the city’s transport systems.

Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “Don showed during our first term that he’s a councillor who can get things done for the community he represents. I’ve asked him to join the Cabinet to bring with him that enthusiasm and drive forward our plans to deliver better-connected communities where people have transport options that link them to opportunity.

“Transport is one of the biggest challenges the city has faced for generations. As with all big legacy issues such as this you need to be bold and plan for the long term.

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Cllr Alexander said: “I’m grateful to the Mayor for this opportunity to play a part in delivering his ambitious goals for the city’s transport systems. We’re fortunate to have so many eager and talented partners at the table to work with on delivering sustainable and inclusive transport options. I look forward to working with them and residents on turning our ideas into reality.

“As an active bus user and a supporter of our public transport services I feel I have a good sense as to the challenges communities face in trying to connect to other parts of the city.

Whilst solid foundations have been laid to introduce the infrastructure and models of transport needed to make travel cleaner and more efficient, there remain challenges to ensure our transport network works as best as it can now. This includes making sure that highway maintenance is co-ordinated, that our roads and cycleways are fit for purpose and communities have a voice to help guide local interventions to keep roads safe for all.”

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Make your own ginger and mint syrup beforehand, then use to make this easy whisky cocktail

Ingredients

Method

25g pack mint

First, make a ginger and mint syrup. Put the mint, ginger and sugar in a pan with 200ml water

5cm ginger, sliced 200g Caster sugar 2 tbsp Single malt whisky 250ml Prosecco Fresh mint, to serve

Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved Bring to the boil, then immediately take off the heat Leave to steep for at least 30 mins, then strain and discard the mint and ginger (you’ll have about 250ml — the rest keeps, chilled, for up to 1 week) To make the julep, divide 2 tbsp syrup and the whisky between 2 flutes Top up with 125ml prosecco each.

Garnish with extra fresh mint to serve

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Bacon burger dippers

Love burgers? Try these bacon burger dippers for a twist on the barbecue classic

Ingredients

Method

11 tbsp American-style mustard

Set the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/Gas 6

60g Grated mild Cheddar

In a bowl mix the mustard and Cheddar with the chopped gherkin and onion

1 Medium gherkin, finely chopped 1 Small red onion, finely chopped 500g Beef mince

Divide the beef mince into 12 and shape into flattened balls. Spoon an equal amount of the cheese mix into the centre of each and carefully wrap the meat around, pinching the ends and rolling back into a ball Wrap 1/2 rasher bacon around each burger, secure with a cocktail stick and cook on a baking tray for 20-25 mins

6 Rashers smoked streaky bacon

Finish off on the barbecue for a minute or two to add some smoky flavour

12 tbsp ketchup or hamburger relish

Serve with ketchup or hamburger relish, to dip

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24/01/2019 11:54

Marine Lake reopens for the summer season Marine Lake in Weston-super-Marel reopen for the summer on Saturday 3rd July after completion of the first stage of a £300,000 project to improve the popular community facility.

The lake has been closed since April to allow high tides to naturally ‘flush out’ as much of the lake’s compacted silt as possible. Two faulty sluice gates were removed to allow the lake to fully drain and diggers were used to churn up the deep layers of silt alongside the causeway to ensure the high tides had the maximum impact on flushing out remaining silt.

The natural tidal flushing has been completed over nine weeks and the lake and causeway have been temporarily closed to the public to protect their safety.

The lake will now be reopened for the busy summer season with work set to resume in the autumn. New orange and white buoys will be used in the lake to mark changes in water depth due to silt removal.

An application for a licence to mechanically remove around 30,000 tonnes of remaining accumulated silt has been submitted to the government's Marine Management Organisation with an outcome expected in the next few months.

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Cllr Mike Solomon, executive member for neighbourhood and community services said: "Marine Lake was created in the 1920s to ensure that swimming was available throughout the day and not just when the tide is in. Over the years the lake has become silted up and is now almost impossible to swim in. We are in the process of changing that in order to give residents and visitors somewhere to swim outdoors – somewhere for serious swimmers and families alike.

"By successfully flushing out around 10 per cent of the silt naturally, and at minimal cost, means that the amount we’ll need to remove mechanically has been considerably reduced.

More of the restoration budget can now be spent on refurbishing and enhancing Marine Lake’s facilities to create a real hub for outdoor swimming and other leisure uses." North Somerset Council’s investment in Weston’s Marine Lake is part of a £700,000 Great Lakes project which will also involve work to revitalise Clevedon and Portishead's coastal lakes.

The council is working closely with newly-established Community Interest Company Weston Marine Lake Mudlarks on the possible long-term maintenance and finance arrangements for the restored Marine Lake. To get involved with Weston Mudlarks go to https://westonmarinelake.co.uk.

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Keeping Covid-safe as rules change Legal restrictions to help reduce the risk of Covid are lifting next week, but with infection rates rising across England North Somerset residents are encouraged to keep working to reduce risks.

“Testing in particular is helpful, so if you’re part of a school or cannot work from home, please do your tests twice a week. Many of our school cases have been picked up from the rapid tests.

Regular and thorough hand washing, wearing face coverings inside where there are a lot of people, and making space where possible are still essential in slowing the spread of coronavirus.

“With rising rates doing all we can to reduce the transmission of Covid is more important than ever to protect ourselves and our families.”

Getting the right test at the right time remains important. Anyone who does not have symptoms will still be able to do free rapid tests twice a week. This is especially important for those in settings such as workplaces or schools where they will be close to others. Find out more by clicking the image above.

Anyone with symptoms of Covid must stay at home and get a PCR test straightaway at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or by calling 119. Those who test positive must self-isolate for 10 days.

North Somerset Council Executive member for health, Cllr Mike Bell, said: “Our Covid rates show that the infection is circulating in our community again, and without the legal rules in place to give extra protections we all need to take more care to avoid catching and spreading the disease.

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Director of Public Health, Matt Lenny, said: “Getting both doses of your vaccination as quickly as possible will offer you good protection from Covid-19, but to make your risk as low as possible you need to keep washing your hands, wearing a face covering when you are inside and close to others, and making space as much as possible. Being outside is safest if you are able, not only because the infection spreads less outside but also because you are more likely to be able to keep your distance from those you don’t live with.

“Covid will not go away quickly and we need to find ways to live with it while keeping ourselves as safe as possible.”

Local Covid vaccination walk-in clinics are up and running, you can find your nearest at www.grabajab.net or book an appointment at nhs.uk/CovidVaccination

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I hit my 17st weight loss target in lockdown!

My weight had yo-yoed for decades, but it steadily crept up during a really turbulent time, when my marriage ended, I was made redundant and I had to sell my house. Depression kicked in and I was in such a bad place – the only thing that made me feel better was food. I had absolutely no confidence. I’d go to the supermarket at 5am or 10pm so that no one would see me, I wouldn’t make eye contact with anyone and I hid my body in baggy clothes. It was so lonely.

I was just trying to be a good sister by going to group with Jackie, but months later, I realised she had actually been the one joining to help me!

After a month or so of great losses, I began to feel excited about what I could achieve and my sister felt comfortable enough to stop attending.

My group feels like family now and my Consultant, Carole, is wonderful – she genuinely cares and that makes a big difference. There have been difficult weeks, where things haven’t gone to plan and I’ve thought: ‘What’s the point?’ But the group has always supported and encouraged me.

Because so many other members have been At 27st 5lbs, my health began to deteriorate there themselves, I always come away from and I suffered chest and foot pain, headaches the sessions with lots of ideas and strategies and breathlessness. I had loads of embarto overcome whatever challenge I’m facing rassing incidents, too, like the time I couldn’t and I head home feeling much more positive fit in a pub chair and had to swap seats with about the week ahead. another table where the chairs didn’t have arms. Everyone was whispering and I’d wanted the ground to swallow me up.

I tried various diets but nothing worked and I hated meal-replacement milkshakes – I want to be able to chew my food!

My journey with Slimming World began in September 2018, when my sister, Jackie, said she’d been thinking of joining and asked if I’d go along with her for moral support. I was petrified when I first walked through the doors of the group. My head was swimming with questions: Will I be the biggest one there? Will the scales be able to take my weight? Will everyone ask me how much I weigh? Thankfully, it was nothing like that.

There were people of all shapes and sizes in the room, everyone was so helpful and friendly and, most importantly, we were all there for the same reason.

As I learned about the Food Optimising eating plan, I slowly began to change my mindset. I was so surprised that I could still enjoy all my favourite meals, like spaghetti bolognese or curry, just cooked in a slightly different way. I gradually adopted new eating habits and made healthier choices – it was simply a healthy new way of eating. Dining out and cooking for other people has always been a way of socialising for me, and – when we’re not in lockdown – I love that I can make delicious, healthy meals for my friends and family that we can all enjoy together.

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By the time I’d lost 6st, I felt confident enough to start exercising. Before, I’d only ever walked from my car to work – I was too scared to go any further, as I’d get out of breath easily and need to sit down. Now, I can walk for miles, and if I don’t go for a walk, I start getting itchy feet! I’ve joined a gym so I can start to tone up, too.

I carried on attending group throughout the lockdowns via the weekly Zoom sessions.

With that support, I was able to stay focused on my goals – and I’m so pleased I did. I lost 31lbs in the first lockdown and reached my target weight of 10st 5lbs!

My BMI has gone from 54 to 22, I’ve swapped my size-34 clothes for trendy size 10s, and I just can’t stop smiling. I’m much more confident now, I don’t hide behind baggy clothes any more and I’d love to start dating after lockdown. And now I’m at my slimmest and happiest, my ambition is to travel the world when it’s possible and have some great adventures. Something I wouldn’t have ever dreamed of doing before.

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How fit can you really get from walking Think running and HIIT are the only ways to get fit? Walking can actually improve cardiovascular fitness, according to the experts. Here are the benefits of your daily walks.

We all know that getting out the house for some activity can make us feel better, but that doesn’t mean we always have the energy for explosive interval training or the stamina for a long run. But can you improve your fitness with just a daily walk?

“One of the main false assumptions people make about walking is that they can’t get fit from it,” says Joanna Hall, founder of Walk Active. “In fact, it’s one of the most accessible forms of exercise for the majority of people, and suitable for any stage or phase of life.”

Kerry Dixon, founder of The Athlete Method, agrees. “There’s this notion that if you’re not dying after exercise, it doesn’t count. That’s not the case, and it’s not always a true indicator of improving your fitness,” she says.

Whether it’s simply a way to break up your HOW DOES WALKING IMPROVE FITNESS? work day or to loosen your stiff muscles, walking has become a go-to for everyone over Exercising to improve your fitness is going to the past year. be different depending on your exercise experience and what your body can And it comes with a lot of health withstand. But, generally, walking can help to advantages, too. A study published in the keep you fit, or improve your fitness.

British Journal of Sports Medicine found that those who adhered to a walking program “The body adapts to what you do most often, showed significant improvements in blood so if you are someone who runs all the time, pressure, reduced cholesterol, improved walking probably won’t improve your depression scores with better quality of life endurance, but it can support other elements and increased measures of endurance. of fitness, including mental fitness”.

Yet despite the benefits of walking, it’s not often thought of as a way to improve your physical fitness. Instead, we tend to focus more on running or HIIT as the best ways to improve cardiovascular health and endurance.

Could that be an oversight?

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The reason being that “the more you increase your heart rate and breathing through exercise, even if it’s only slightly, the more efficient your body gets at these things,” Kerry explains. “Walking requires more blood and oxygen to circulate throughout the body so your muscles can move, and the more you practice, the stronger these organs get.

Effectively, it makes the body more efficient and means they don’t have to work as hard.”

A 2013 study published in the American Heart Association journal found that walking can lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running can.

The researchers compared people who moved the same distances – just at different intensities – to find that you are no better off running a quick paced 5k than you are walking it at a more gentle speed. In fact, many of the walkers actually had less of a risk of hypertension and high cholestrol, perhaps because it is more of a sustainable activity.

“Around 53% of runners will get injuries, but walking is much easier on your joints and bones,” says Joanna. “The other thing about walking is that it’s actually it’s less stress inducing, so your cortisol levels will be less elevated, which can improve the mental and physical benefits.”

“Walking won’t get you as fit as other forms of exercise because it can’t build muscle mass in the same way as resistance training,” adds Kerry. “However, it can be a low impact way of supporting bone strength, along with increasing other elements of fitness.”

It turns out that walking can help hack your immune system, too. A Harvard Health study found that people who walked for at least 20 minutes a day, at least five days a week had 43% fewer sick days than those who only exercised once a week. And if they were ill, it was for a shorter duration and their symptoms were milder.

HOW TO WALK TO GET FITTER “Intensity is determined by the amount of muscle mass that is recruited, the speed and the incline,” says Joanna. “However, technique is key. Often when people want to increase their speed, they end up shortening their stride length, which reduces the muscle mass being recruited and therefore the intensity of the training.”

Lengthening your stride by utilising your glutes and hamstrings will increase the oxidative uptake of the walking while still maintaining less strain on your joints as well.

Nordic walking is another way to improve your fitness levels through walking. In a 2015 Spanish study, the use of Nordic poles generated higher oxygen uptake than standard walking – with no difference in perceived exertion in the individuals.

Essentially, the body was getting fitter without people feeling like they were doing more.

If walking for fitness is your goal, they suggest adding inclines, hand weights and increasing the speed “in order to challenge the body. But the great thing about walking is that it’s an activity we can incorporate into everyday life. Even taking the stairs instead of the lift, getting off the bus one stop early or walking rather than driving to the shop is going to have benefits on your fitness and health.”

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The Croods: A new age John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, devotes his life to raising his 4-year-old son Michael, as the child’s mother left them immediately after his birth. Their life is a simple one, made up of universal daily rituals, a life of complete dedication, and innocent love that reveals the strength of their relationship. But John only has a few months to live. Since he has no family to turn to, he will spend the days left to him looking for a new and perfect one to adopt Michael, trying to protect his child from the terrible reality.

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Superstitions explained

Many of us know of someone who is superstitious, or maybe you yourself are.

Some believe they can change the way of fate – and others think they’re a load of nonsense.

Even if you don't consider yourself a particularly superstitious person, you might say "bless you" when someone sneezes.

You can thank superstition for that, because it used to be believed that it would stop the develop from stealing their soul.

From breaking a mirror, walking under a ladder, seeing a magpie or opening an umbrella inside, there are many different superstitions – and they vary from culture to culture.

Here we’ve put together the most common superstitions, along with where they come from and what they all mean.

What are superstitions?

A superstition is a certain belief that people believe can change fate and a belief in supernatural influences.

These can involve good or bad luck, depending on the type of superstition that is created or that people believe.

It can be a practice or action that someone performs in a reaction to the superstition.

Others could be sayings or phrases that are used when a certain superstition occurs.

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Where do superstitions come from?

It is said superstitions first began centuries ago and have since developed and evolved over time, with new one’ being created too.

Superstitions began when people tried to explain unusual or mysterious circumstances and events when they didn’t have the correct knowledge at the time.

The development of science over the years helped explain these circumstances or events but people still strongly believed in superstitions even if science explained them.

For instance, many years ago people did not know how a mirror showed their own reflection but believed the reflection was part of the soul.

Since then, superstitions have stuck with many people believing they can change fate.

What do they mean?

Different superstitions mean different things, some have just a small meaning whereas others people believe can cause something much bigger.

Here are the most common superstitions we come across today.

Walking under a ladder is thought to bring bad luck Dating back to medieval times, walking under a ladder is said to bring bad luck because it resembled the gallows, which they used to hang people from.

Breaking a mirror will give you bad luck, some believe Breaking a mirror will give you seven years of bad luck, according to ancient history. This dates back to Roman times when people believed that their reflection in the mirror was their soul.

Therefore breaking the mirror would damage their soul which couldn’t be fixed for seven years.

A black cat crossing the road is believed to mean bad luck

Pooped on by a bird Turning a bad situation into a good one, being pooped on is in fact meant to provide you with good luck.

Seeing a magpie

Seeing a black cat cross your path can cause ‘One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, people to believe you will receive bad luck. four for a boy, five for silver, six for gold, This is because of their relation to witches seven for a secret, never to be told, eight for and demons, a supposed symbol of evil. a wish, nine for a kiss, ten for a bird you must Some people even avoid purchasing a black not miss.’ cat because of this superstition.

One of the longer sayings but one that people Number 13 still believe depending on how many magpies you see at one time.

The number that many people believe to be bad luck stems from the Christian belief and New shoes on the table the Bible.

Is meant to cause bad luck, believing it At the last supper, Judas, who later betrayed originated from the North of England, relating Jesus was the 13th member at the meal to sit to the coal mining industry. down. A long with this, Jesus’ crucifixion was on Good Friday, which oriented Friday 13th When a minor died, the family would place becoming an unlucky date. their own shoes on the table as a tribute, so is now seen to be tempting fate.

Touch wood Opening an umbrella inside People believe in order not to ‘jinx’ something or for something to happen or not to that This is also meant to provide bad luck, which when you speak aloud about that, you should people also say you should never stand under touch wood. whilst inside especially.

This superstition dates back to ancient Egypt when peacock feathers and papyrus was used to protect people from the sun.

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Funding boost for Bristol’s road repairs

£9.6 million to repair city’s streets Maintenance and repairs of Bristol’s carriageways, streets, footways and bridges are set to receive a much needed funding boost of £9.6 million.

During Tuesday’s (13 July) meeting, Bristol’s Mayor and Cabinet discussed a report that highlights £7.5 million for highway maintenance and £2.2 million from the government’s Pothole Action Fund.

Maintenance of the city’s roads and highways structures has suffered from decades of under investment from central government leaving the council with a huge challenge to keep the city moving, safely and efficiently.

There is currently an estimated backlog that requires investment of £100 million in highway structures, underfunding of £5 million annually for carriageways and footways and a further estimated £60 million needed for docks structures. The council have over 700 streets on a rolling programme that require repairs and some major refurbishment is needed for highways structures including St Philips Causeway and St Anne’s Bridge.

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Preparing for future population growth and increased demand on infrastructure places additional pressure on this already critical situation.

Ongoing inspections and surveys have identified the carriageways, streets, footways and bridges that are a priority and in need of urgent repair.

Potholes and other issues reported by the public have also been taken into account during this prioritisation of works.

The specific works identified as priorities for the £7.5 million funding include improvements to the footways on Park Street, refurbishment of St Peters Rise, continued repairs to Redcliffe Bridge, repairs to West end and Temple Gate car parks, and safety repairs to some New Cut bridges along with progress monitoring and designs enabling further consideration of the challenge to maintain and ensure the continued enjoyment and use of the bridges into the future.

Money allocated from the Pothole Action Fund will enable preventative work, such as surface dressing, road surface safety inspections, and drainage repairs to address any defects before they cause potholes.

Councillor Don Alexander, Cabinet Member for Transport said “Improving the condition of our roads and footways will ensure we are a well-connected city linking people with education, jobs and services through well maintained and high quality transport connections. By keeping our highways network well maintained and safe we hope to encourage residents to walk and cycle more which will improve wellbeing, reduce congestion, improve our air quality and deliver carbon reduction targets.

“Earmarking this funding now will enable us to put in place a well-planned programme of early interventions that will increase the resilience of our transport network, reduce disruption and potential elevated costs in the future.

“The money we have allocated will help us address critical needs but significant investment is still needed to address the full challenge associated with the ongoing upkeep of our highways. We will continue to raise our concerns with government and work with elected members to bang the drum for Bristol’s roads and highways.”

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A Wodland Wander Walk information Distance: about 5.2 miles Difficulty: medium to hard: narrow, rugged paths, a couple of wooden stiles.

Wearsuitable footwear. Ticks are present in this woodland so wear long sleeves, trousers and boots.

Duration: allow 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace.

After about ¾ mile you will go through a gap in a wall. If you’re feeling energetic you could take the steep steps up on your left-hand side, to follow the orange route and do a detour up to the cliff edge (take extra care and don’t go too close to cliff edges).

However, this walk continues straight on, following the blue footpath. Keep going until you see another map sign at a junction in the path.

Take the right-hand route here, then a quick left, onto the smaller footpath. Continue on, Take a wander around thetranquil woodland with the regular sound of aero planes of Goblin Combe and spot rare ferns and beautiful butterflies in the shady undergrowth. overhead. You will eventually come to a t-junction in the path so turn right here. This From the parking area, turn right into Plunder path runs alongside the copse, with fields on Street and go past the old school building. the left-hand side. At the end of the track turn Follow the footpath sign down the driveway right and follow it round to the left. Just a little towards Walnut Tree Farm. further on is a kissing gate on the right-hand side. Go through here then head straight Go through the gate marked The Congresacross the field towards the lane (Wrington bury Estate and ‘Footpath to Wrington only’.

Hill).

Keep on this stone track, into Cleeve Wood.

Goblin Combe is a limestone gorge. About 200 million years ago it was dry desert but torrential rainstorms and flash floods created waterfalls which wore away the rock. Millions of years later, this process was repeated when snow melted following the Ice Age. The area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a local nature reserve. An ancient Iron Age settlement was based here too.

You will spot the rare moonwort fern, which alchemists claimed had magical powers, and there are more than 30 species of butterflies.

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Exit right and continue up the lane past the pretty cottages, all the way to the next woodland (Corporation Woods).

Keep on the lane through the woods until you get to a junction next to Woodside Cottage.

Take a sharp left here, up the driveway, signposted ‘Congresbury Woodlands.

Follow the woodland path over a little footbridge. Continue on the waymarked path on the left. The path runs downhill to a stile, which opens out onto a field filled with wild flowers.

Cross the field, towards a gap in the trees.

Head towards the gate at the bottom.

Go up the track and follow it round to the right. There is a map here and you will be following the green route towards Woolmers House.

Exit here onto the track and go immediately right, through another gate and along the path which runs between the hedges and trees.

Keep onwards on the main gravel track, continuing past Kennel House (Woolmers).

Turn right after the house, the path between the gardens. This leads to a gate and into King’s Wood.

This leads to Chapel Lane,which then leads back to Cleeve Hill Road and the parking area.

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Mobile Speed Camera Sites Bristol

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)

A4 Portway Nr Hung Road (40mph)

Hengrove Lane, Hengrove, Bristol (20mph)

A370 Coronation Road, Southville (30mph)

Highbury Road, Bedminster (20mph)

Hungerford Road, Bristol (20mph)

A38 Rupert Street/Bridewell A4 Portway Nr Roman Way Street/The Haymarket, Bristol (40mph) (20mph) A4 Portway Nr Sylvan Way/ A4 Totterdown Bridge Riverleaze (40mph) (30mph) A4018 Falcondale Road, A4174 Callington Road, Westbury on Trym (30mph) Brislington, Bristol (30mph) A403 St Andrews Road, A4174 King Georges Road, Avonmouth (40mph) Bristol (30mph) A4162 Sylvan Way/Dingle Allison Road, Bristol (30mph) Road/Canford Lane (30mph)

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)

Bonnington Walk, nr Wordsworth Road, Lockleaze (20mph) Concorde Drive, Southmead (20mph)

B4054 Cranbrook Road, Redland (20mph) Constable Road, nr Crome Stockwood Lane, Stockwood Road, Lockleaze (20mph) (30mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, Sea Mills (30mph) Coombe Lane, Stoke Bishop Sturminster Road, Stockwood (20mph) (30mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, Shirehampton Park (30mph) Eastfield Road, Westbury on Talbot Road, Bristol (20mph) Trym (20mph) B4055 Station Road, Henbury Whitchurch Lane, nr Halfacre (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph) Lane (20mph) B4057 Knole Lane, Brentry Glenfrome Road, Eastville Whitchurch Lane, nr (30mph) (20mph) Hawkfield Road (20mph) B4469 Muller Road, Horfield Gordon Avenue, Bristol Whitland Road, Bristol (30mph) (20mph) (30mph) Bell Barn Road, Stoke Bishop Highbury Road, Horfield Wick Road (20mph) (20mph) (20mph) Wingfield Road, Bristol (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph)

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)

Please visit www.avonandsomerset. police.uk for placement of mobile camera sites and remember to give yourself plenty of time to plan your journey to avoid rushing to get to a destination thus (Speeding)

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