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8. Halloween cup cakes 10. Top movies for October 12. Take a break (competition) 15. Kids corner 16. events October 18. The Failures of UK Politics 21. Could you be due care fees refund 30.Your garden in October 24. North Bristol Speed cameras August THE TEAM PUBLISHER / EDITOR Michael Davies PROOF READER Elisabeth Davies DISTRIBUTION LEADER Matthew Clarke ACCOUNTS Lisa Davies ADVERTISING SALES Tel: 0117 3258029 Mobile: 0750 0017236 (Michael Davies) E: info@directlocalonline.com REGULAR ARTICLES BY: Eileen Means Marie Heyward Miles Kitching Aaron Potter

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What Does Your Tree Zodiac Sign Reveal About You? January. Tree Rowan Looks as though this month could be quite a sociable one.

You may find that you are involved in different kinds of gatherings, such as work meetings possibly getting involved in things that interest you. You may feel a bit restless so it maybe time to review and change some things in your life.

Keywords. Sociability and changes

August. Tree Vine This maybe a time to be a little on your guard and avoid unnecessary conflict. Seems as though things could be moving forward for you especially if there seems to have been certain situations that seem to have been holding you up.

Be on the lookout for good opportunities that seem likely to be coming your way.

Keywords. Protection and opportunities

February. Tree Ash It maybe a good idea to step back from a problem or situation and try to see it differently.

Be aware of possible difficult situations, and avoid conflict and follow your intuition. It may be a good time to step back and think carefully before voicing your opinions.

Keywords. For your intuition. at this time.

September. Tree Ivy Things maybe a little tricky this month, there may be a few hold-ups or obstacles to things you are hoping to achieve. Just remember to look after yourself and follow your intuition.

There may be a need to step back and rethink something, and maybe compromise where possible.

Keywords. Hold ups, flexibility

March. Tree Alder Maybe it’s time to review and renew. Could be a good time to make some small life changes. If you have been over doing things a little lately it could be an idea to slow things down a little.

Keywords. Review and re-new April. Tree Willow It is quite likely some things have been holding you up, and it has not been easy recently. It does look as though this is about to ease up and start to move forward. Could be a good idea to step back and take a look at what could be changed for the better.

Keywords. Move forward May. Tree Oak Seems as though some things need to be sorted out, to help clear your living space and your mind. Friends and family seem to be very important this month, and there maybe some social events regarding those close to you.

Something that you have been trying to avoid really needs to be sorted out, now would be a good time to do this.

Keywords. Clearing and socialising June. Tree Holly Someone may need your help to face responsibility, this could mean yourself and others being in a very supportive role. It looks as though your social life is likely to pick up this month also. Be aware not to over do things.

Keywords. Being supportive, and socialising July. Tree Hazel It could be that you will be doing research or looking at doing some study. Changes look very likely. Some thing that has been avoided for a while should be looked at and dealt with.

Try not to get involved in circumstances or situations which may bring you conflict.

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October. Tree Broom This looks like a very positive time, also being your birth month it seems apt that things are looking up. There could be new people, and interests and some opportunities to get together with friends and family, and to hopefully meet new people. Also towards the end of the month there maybe a few very minor obstacles, but will be easily dealt with.

Keywords. Sociability and new opportunities November. Tree Elder It does seem as though study is on your mind at present. You may find yourself either researching or seeking information regarding things of interest to you. You may also feel the need to clear things both emotionally and within your living space, as you feel there maybe new things on the way. There is possibly an issue that you will have to deal with later in the month.

Keywords. Study and clearing December. Tree Birch This may not be one of the easiest times, as you feel as though you need to be on your guard. A situation would be worth stepping back from, and trying to see it from a different perspective. This month would be good for you to follow those instinctive feelings, and work with your intuition.

Remember also you are a lot stronger than you think.

Keywords protection and intuition Want to find out more about what’s in store for you this month ?

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Movie Previews For October You’d think that heading into the last quarter of the year, the summer swash of blockbuster releases would be replaced by films you could wrap up warm to near the fire – not at Cineworld. This October brings with it, not just scares, but laughs, toe-tapping songs, and even space epics!

Kicking us off on October 3rd is highly anticipated Spidey spin-off film Venom. In it, Tom Hardy steps into the shoes of down-on-his-luck reporter Eddie Brock, who finds himself forced to wrestle with an unwanted inner demon.

Then, Rowan Atkinson returns as the bumbling British agent in Johnny English Strikes Again just two days later on October 5th. This time Johnny will need to master technology to save the world in honour of queen and country.

Fast forward a week and it’s a double whammy of hard-hitters as Ryan Gosling swap City of Stars for shooting stars in Neil Armstrong biopic First Man. Then on the same day, the thrills turn up to 11 as seven total strangers check in for some Bad Times at the El Royale. One more week ahead on October 19th sees the release of two very different kinds of Halloween sequel. One is Halloween, a follow-up to the original 1978 John Carpenter slasher. The other? Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, a sequel to the Jack Black-headed family adventure that promises more tricks as well as treats.

Lastly on October 24th, get ready to experience the story of Rock’s greatest frontman in Bohemian Rhapsody, which documents the rise and graceful fall of Freddie Mercury. Get ready to go ga ga!

Then, when you can breathe, Cineworld Bristol and Direct Local Magazine have teamed up to give readers a chance to win Bohemian Rhapsody movie goodies. Simply fill out the word search on page 12. Halloween not your thing?

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October Events Circus Vegas Event Date 1st -14th Oct Description: Housed inside its huge Stars & Strips big top Circus Vegas merge’s all the elements of circus with all the glitz, glamour & spectacle that you would imagine when you think Vegas.

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The Trench - The Redgrave Theatre Event Date: 5th - 6th Oct Description: Olivier Award nominated Les Enfants Terribles bring their signature style of visual storytelling to the stage with their First World War epic, The Trench ; blending live music, puppetry and physical performance for this special centenary production.

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World Menopause Day 2018 with Women of A Certain Stage Event Date: 18th Oct Description: Menopause affects over 5 million working women every day. Do you work for a business with female employees who are suffering in silence? Are you a business leader who wants to create an inclusive workplace for women at this stage in their lives?

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Venue: University of Bristol Botanic Garden University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes Stoke Park Road Bristol How the West Was Lost Event Date: 25th Oct Description: The Bard of Windmill Hill offers a treatise for our troubled times encompassing tragedy, history and comedy; satire, philosophy and social comment; drama, theatricality and hilarity: a tour de force of epic dimensions.

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City & Port of Bristol Bowls Club From the rather cold first game through a glorious summer and eventually to the final game of the season, 2018 has been both enjoyable and successful. Over 40 Mixed Friendly games have been played on Wednesdays and at week-ends.

The ladies enjoyed a very successful Bristol and District League Campaign, finishing third in division two and reaching the second round of the Inter Club Competition. There was a great Summer Tour based at Sandown, Isle-of Wight in July and a return to Caversham to bowl on Fry Island, in the middle of the Thames against Island Bohemian on May 27th. Presidents Day --- on June 9th --- had a spider ( not real) lots of bowling and ended with a barbeque for hungry bowlers.

Saturday September 1st saw the arrival of the Garrard Club from Swindon. A good afternoons bowling ended with a narrow victory for the visitors.

But results in games like this are much less important than the pleasure gained from taking part. Most of the season is all about bowling for pleasure but there is a competitive side --- club competitions. Two competitions are played as one day tournaments ---- The Jack Ashton Triples and the Two Wood Pairs. Other club competitions with the exception of club league and club cup are played round by round and culminate in finals.

This year’s competitions were dominated by one man ---- Ken Davies --- who won individually or was in a team that won all that he could win. He started by claiming a very narrow victory in the Jack Ashton Triples --- the final wood won it. He, together with Sally Coulstring and Trevor Scanlon took the trophy with Julie Looker, Alan Coulstring and Howard Surman a very close second.

Then --- the Two Wood Pairs --- drawn from two pots, the teams were completely random. Ken once again came out in front with his partner Brian Crawley. Bill Hatherall and Dee Crawley were the runners up.

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Then came the finals week-end and further success early on the first day when Ken took on Julie Looker in the Sid Holmes Handicap. He raced into a big lead and although Julie came back to within a few shots Ken was first to reach the required handicap target and win the game.

Next up was the Mixed Pairs ---- and the opponents this time—husband and wife Bill and Ray Cook.

Partnered by Sandra Rees, Ken built up a formidable lead. Such was that lead that the game ended short of the 21 ends due to be played.

The second day of the finals continued in similar mode. The first game was Gents Two Woods and Ken’s opponent, Bill Hatherall, made a good start but couldn’t maintain it and Ken came through to record another win. Then --- it was the big one ---Gents Four Woods and Ken’s opponent this time, Charlie Maby, a past winner on several occasions.

But, it was to be Ken’s day once again and he is now Club Men’s Champion.

Although Ken Davies was dominant in this year’s finals there was one that he was not involved in.

Dawn Evans met Julie Looker in the Ladies Four Woods and it started very much in Dawns favour.

But Julie was very determined and chipped away at the lead until the point was reached that both players had twenty ---- just one more shot to win it. The final end saw Dawn holding three shots but Julie bowled a wood to move the jack and take the single shot needed ---- a tense finish to a great game. Julie is now Ladies Club Champion and will play in next seasons Champion of Champions.

But --- Ken’s success did not end on finals week-end ----- he is a member of the Exiles team that won both the League and Cup Trophies in the Monday night Club League.

What else ----- the club will be able to offer coaching next season ---- Gill Hinksman, Bill H atherall and David Hinksman have qualified at level one and will continue on to level two next year.

This season has seen the arrival of Howard Surman ---who played a lot of Mixed Friendly games and also made his debut in the Men’s League Team. There was also a returning bowler ---- Peggy Roache returned to the club and made a number of appearances in Mixed Friendlies and Ladies League. The season ends late in September but the club continues to be active through the winter months --- playing indoor bowls and having monthly social evenings.

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Your garden in October Autumn is officially here! October, in all its glory, gives us a wonderful display of colours. The trees are beginning to lose their leaves in abundance as they become dormant for winter, telling us that the change of season is in full swing.

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