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Contents

Eileen Means Jos Clark Mandy Parry Sarah Bryant Miles Kitching Aaron Potter

6. Slimming World

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10. Movies for May

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8. The Tree Of Life (Horoscopes) 9. Lifeskills event

11. Cineworld Bristol Competition 12. Events guide May 15. Kids Korner 23. Here we go around in circles 30. Bristol calls itself a ‘learning city?

32. Your garden in May

34. Gorgeous cherry cheesecake

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Slimmers Set To Spring Clean For A New Summer Wardrobe Slimmers in Bristol are celebrating losing weight and donating their now too-big clothes to charity.

As part of a national campaign, members of our local Slimming World groups are being invited to donate the clothes, shoes, bags and accessories they no longer need since losing weight to local shops via a bag collection at their Slimming World groups.

So confident in the fact they’ll never need their over-sized clothes again, the kind-hearted slimmer’s, who meet week hope to collect 100’s of bags to donate. Each bag is worth around £25 to Cancer Research UK. The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw is taking place in all 18,000 Slimming World groups across the UK and Ireland between 6-19th May. Last year the campaign raised £3.3million.

As well fundraising, Slimming World also aims to raise awareness of the links between obesity and cancer.

Obesity is the biggest cause of cancer after smoking, but only 15% of people are aware of the link. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing 13 different types of cancer, including bowel, kidney and breast cancer.

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Local weight-loss Consultant Sarah Bryant who runs the groups in Whitchurch and Hengrove, and says the annual Big Slimming World Clothes Throw is one of her favourite events in the calendar.

“We’ve held a Big Slimming World Clothes Throw event for years now, and this year I know it’s going to be even bigger and better and my members are so so excited to take part.

It’s such a liberating feeling having the confidence to bag up clothes you’ll never fit into again, all the while raising money for an extremely important cause. My members can’t wait to make room for a new summer wardrobe by taking part – I know the atmosphere in group will be electric when we bring all the bags together! When we meet each week we laugh together, share challenges and tips for overcoming them, celebrate success and swap inspiration, tips and recipes. We really are one big family and I will be so proud to see them say goodbye to those larger sizes and set targets for enjoying a healthier holiday season feeling absolutely fantastic.”

Anyone who would like to take part in the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw or find out more about Slimming World is invited to get in touch with Sarah on 07879 443888.

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Birth month July, Celtic Tree Hazel.

You seem to be very well balanced this month a few things have been sorted it seems a few paperwork things still need to be dealt with. You may find something this month that will need you to make a decision about.

Key phrase. Tidy up the loose ends.

The Tree Of Life

Celtic Tree Astrology Whats instore for you this month?

Birth month January, Celtic tree Alder.

This seems to be a time for clearing and cleansing.

Something you have been putting off needs to be dealt with. This month follow your intuition.

Key phrase. Don’t put off what needs to be done.

Birth month February, Celtic tree Willow.

For those born in February, house and home, and the hearts desires will be important.

There may be some changes that will be of your choosing, and energy levels will improve along with close friendships or romance. Should be a good month for all relationships.

Key phrase. Time to appreciate your loved ones.

Birth month March, Celtic tree Ash. This month your intuition seems to be performing at maximum, so try and take notice of it and you may find things flow better.Your enthusiasm for a project or interest could be renewed.

Key phrase. Remember not to overdo things.

Birth month April, Celtic tree Hawthorne.

This could be a good time to do a quick overview of your life. It may be good to resume that hobby or project you have been neglecting. Something you have been avoiding will need to be dealt with. So try not to put this off any longer.

Key phrase. Get things sorted, then you can relax.

Birth month May, Celtic tree Oak. There seems to be a lot of changes going on around you at the moment. Although this can be unsettling time, be aware that you may have supportive people around you Great inner strength.

If you work with your intuition really pay attention to it this month Key phrase. Take heed of your own intuition.

Birth month June. Celtic tree Holly.

House and home, and people close to you are of importance this month Seems to be quite an active month, with new ideas, possible thoughts of redecorating et cetera.Some of the ideas may have to be put on hold, or somethings just may not be quite as simple to do as first thought.

Key phrase. Take your time, and don’t give up.

Birth month August, Celtic tree Vine.

Something you have been putting off making a decision over needs to be dealt with now there may be a difficult choice in this.

Energies are good this month as are all relationships.

Key phrase. Time to make that choice.

Birth month September, Celtic tree Ivy. It seems as though you’ve been under a bit of a cloud recently, now is a good time to clear things both on the practical level as well as the emotional. If you’ve been putting something off it would be best to deal with it now. There will still be some obstacles, or things held up this month.

Key phrase. Sort things sooner rather than later.

Birth month October, Celtic tree Reed.

Looks as though research or study could be prominent this month. There is the likelihood of some good changes coming up; there could be some help with something you have been putting off dealing with.

Key phrase. accept help if you need some.

Birth month November, Celtic tree Birch It seems that there are quite a few things going on for you this month so try and find balance.

Just be aware some things may be holding you back from achieving your goals. Sociability looks to be improving and thoughts of holidays maybe crossing your mind Key phrase. Keep calm, find balance.

Birth month December, Celtic tree Rowan.

This month is good for new ideas or projects, as you seem to have renewed energy and outlook.

There could be some good opportunities coming your way so try to be aware of things that could improve both your relationships and career.

Romances well starred this month.

Key phrase, new ideas and renewed energy.

Psychic and craft fair, Fifth of May Saturday, at Henbury community centre Machine Road.

Come and seek guidance and inspiration from the wisdom of the trees.I will be at this event to give Celtic tree readings.

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The top 3 movies For May

Solo Whether you’re in the mood for revisiting a galaxy far, far away with an old friend, unexpected bonds between mother and baby-sitter, or the return of Marvel’s self-aware Merc with a Mouth, there’s something for everyone hitting the silver screens at Cineworld this May. Yes, the sun might finally be out, but it’s really the cinemas where things are heating up.

Kicking us off on May 4th is Charlize Theron’s Tully, a new comedy-drama which has already got critics excited due to an overwhelming reception at this year’s Sundance festival. Theron plays mother of three Marlo, a woman who finds herself challenged by the unlikely bond she builds with the introduction of a young nanny known as Tully.

Slap bang in the middle of May on the 15th is the supercharged sequel Deadpool 2. Promising more R-rated action, plenty of sharp-edged humour, along with a much grander sense of scale this time around, the X-Force will need to overcome their comedic differences to help protect a young mutant from Josh Brolin’s time-traveling soldier Cable.

Finally, rounding us out for the month on May 24th is the origin story of the Star Wars’ resident smuggler in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Han and his team are challenged with pulling off the biggest heist of the century right from under the eyes of the empire.

Cineworld Bristol and Direct Local Magazine similarly team up once more to give viewers a chance to win 2 free cinema tickets. Just fill out the next page crossword.

Balance your fun in the sun with fun in the cinema throughout the whole of May!

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Deadpool 2 Aaron Potter is a professional writer for Cineworld Bristol and places these articles in Direct Local each month to give you the public a choice of great movies to view at your local cinema.

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Events guide May West End Workshop: Vocal Training with Staging at Bristol School of Performing Arts Event Date: 1st May – 18th May Description: West End Workshop provides professional “on the job” musical theatre training for young performers wanting to sculpt their talent for auditions and college courses. Your child will have a chance to improve and demonstrate their skills with an invitation for you as parents to come and see how they are getting on. (Parental visit to view work performed in our in-house Hart theatre take place on the last Monday before each half-term break).

Venue: Bristol School of Performing Arts White Hart Lodge, Brislington Hill, Bristol Nature and Wildlife Month Event Date: 1st May -31rd May Description: Join us throughout May for the return of our unBEE-lieveably good Nature and Wildlife Month. Explore our banks of the River Avon and discover the wildlife that lives alongside it.

Venue: Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, Pixash Lane, Keynsham, BS31 1TP, United Kingdom Saltcellar Folk Club: Jez Lowe Event Date: 5th May Description: A welcome return of the popular singer/songwriter. An evening of humour, anecdotes and insights.

Venue: Totterdown Baptist Church, Wells Rd Bristol Adele Tribute Show Event Date: 5th May Description: Meal included.

Venue: Somerdale Pavilion, Tiberus Road, Keynsham

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BIAZA’s BioBlitz Event Date: 5th May – 7th May Description: Supporting local wildlife at the zoo.

Venue: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall TOM ALLEN: ABSOLUTELY (Tour Extension) Event Date: 6th May Description: The sharply dressed, well-spoken, disparagingly camp son of working class Bromley, Tom Allen embarks on his debut solo tour this autumn.

Venue: Tobacco Factory Raleigh Road Southville Bristol STUART GOLDSMITH: LIKE I MEAN IT (UK Tour) Event Date: 11th May Description: Comedian’s Comedian Podcast host and “expert stand-up” (Times) Stuart Goldsmith now commits to the bit.

Venue: The Hen and Chicken 210 North Street Bedminster Bristol ‘Viniyoga for Life’ with John Irving at Arnos Vale Event Date: 12th May Description: John continues to offer workshops from 10am – 1.30pm. Yoga begins from wherever you are- “Whether new to yoga or with some experience, there is always something to learn, all are welcome…”

Venue: Arnos Vale Cemetery Bath Road May Fair at Arnos Vale Event Date: 20th May Description: Free entry all day!

Showcasing a host of local craft and produce suppliers from our region.

Venue: Arnos Vale Cemetery Bath Road

VegFestUK 2018 at Ashton Gate Event Date: 26th May – 27th May Description: Comedians, live acts, magicians and a club night staged indoors during the evenings will all contribute to the carnival feel of the festival.

Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium Bristol Ashton Road, Bristol Arnos Vale Wildlife and Plants Tour for Bristol Walk Fest Event Date: 26th May Description: Talk a wander with our ecologist Mary Wood and find out about the wildlife and plants in Arnos Vale Cemetery. Discover the beautiful seasonal plants and native wildlife during this walk around this Site of Conservation Interest.

Venue: Arnos Vale Cemetery Bath Road Beer Festival at Avon Valley Railway Event Date: 1st June – 2nd June Description: Come and celebrate our 15th annual summer Beer Festival with over 30 real ales (plus ciders) from around the country.

Venue: Avon Valley Steam Railway Bitton Railway Station Bath Road Bitton

Gung-Ho! in Bristol Event Date: 02 Jun 2018 - 02 Jun 2018 Description: Thrill-seekers will have the chance to roll back the years and conquer the world’s biggest fun-run – featuring HUGE new-and-improved obstacles – when it returns to the region in 2018.

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A3029 Winterstoke Road (30mph) A37 Wells Road, Hengrove (30mph) A370 Coronation Road, Southville (30mph)

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A4174 Callington Road, Brislington, Bristol (30mph)

Hollister’s Drive, Hartcliffe (20mph)

Whitchurch Lane, nr Hawkfield Road (20mph)

A4174 King Georges Road, Bristol (30mph)

Hollway Road, Stockwood (20mph)

Whitland Road, Bristol (30mph)

Allison Road, Bristol (30mph)

Hungerford Road, Bristol (20mph)

Wick Road (20mph)

B3119 West Town Lane (20mph)

Wingfield Road, Bristol (20mph)

B3122 Redcatch Road, Knowle (20mph)

Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph)

Furber Road, Bristol (20mph) Glyn Vale, Knowle (20mph) Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe (30mph)

B4466 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol (20mph) Bamfield, Hengrove (30mph)

Smyth Road, Ashton (20mph)

Barnstaple Road, Knowle (20mph)

Somerdale Avenue, Knowle (20mph)

Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe (30mph)

South Liberty Lane, Ashton Vale (20mph)

Broadwalk, Knowle West (20mph)

Duckmoor Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol (20mph)

Broomhill Road (30mph) Calcott Road, Knowle (20mph) Feeder Road, Bristol (30mph)

Highbury Road, Bedminster (20mph)

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Here We Go Around in Circles Again; Bristol City Council Reintroduces Sunday and Bank Holiday Parking Charges Have you been into town recently? Noticed the number of empty shops in The Galleries, Cabot Circus and elsewhere? And virtually every month another well known shopping brand goes into liquidation? Recent news is that Debenhams is having financial problems, the dividend to its Shareholders has been halved (boo-hoo) and it is having to continually offer sales and discount stock to attract customers to part with their hard earned cash – Hooray! Next isn’t doing very well either.

Never mind, Greggs is expanding –yum.

Poundshops are everywhere. What does this say about shopping in town centres? Basically, people are not feeling well off, they are looking for value-for-money and tightening their belts. The growth in online shopping is also hitting City Centre shops hard. The only retailer that seems to be doing well is John Lewis and their store is situated at the Mall in South Gloucestershire In response to this picture of City Centre shopping habits, Bristol is re-introducing parking charges on Sundays, now a big shopping day, and Bank Holidays. These charges were abolished in 2012 to encourage shoppers and just people to wander into the city centre at weekends.

The Council also hasn’t altered by one iota it’s policy of encouraging its citizens to change their stubborn clinginess to their cars and take public transport or to take up cycling. Of course, this combination of exhortation and punitive measures have been going on for many years, but we stubborn Bristolians still cling to our cars. Motorists are an easy cash cow for the Council to milk, so let’s continue.

There are good reasons why Bristolians haven’t dramatically changed their transport habits, despite charges, congestion and roadworks. One is the unreliability of public transport.

FOSBR (Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways) have called a public meeting just this week on the unreliability of the Severn Beach line following many unheard and unresponded to complaints about cancellation of trains. Since ‘new’ trains were recycled by GWR from Thames valley, the service has got even worse! And don’t let’s start on Metrobus, except to point out that there are more opportunities to fine motorists who wander over into the bus lanes.

But it’s alright; Councillors and Aldermen on the Council can park for free in College Green car park. ”Do as I say, not as I do”.

When Bristol loses its good shops as it has John Lewis, and becomes a centre of empty retail units and cheap outlets – nothing against them but we need variety – will the circle go around again and parking fees be abolished or reduced?

We can dream..

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Councillors Surgery

We have also heard that they have put an extra £9m into reserves, what for we wonder, when the Council’s services are being slashed to the bone.

Against a backdrop of cuts to our local services, massive potholes in our roads and a crisis in social care the Labour Administration have decided to employ 4 new directors at a salary not short of 165k each. This is on top of the decision to pay off the previous Chief Executive with £70k of tax payers money. Apparently she left the authority early for what we are told were personal reasons.

Attempts to find out why she was paid this money after just a few months in post have been met with a veil of secrecy by the Mayor. Were we not told that having a Mayor would lead to more ‘open’ and ‘accountable’ local Government and that the ‘buck’ would stop with them?

It is said that Bristol has to pay these types of salaries as senior officers do not want to work in our great City. So from being a place where managers would be proud to put Bristol on their CV they are now shunning the City as a ‘basket’ case.

Article by Jos Clark Liberal Democrats

Well they certainly have had the bucks but where it is being spent is clouded in mystery. So whilst we are told there is no money for our much needed local services the Mayor and his cabinet are well cossetted from the effects of the cuts they are imposing on the rest of us. There has been a 25% boost to the Mayor ‘Executive Office’ budget for the coming year, whilst everyone else has been asked to find efficiency savings.

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Last month we covered the benefits of planning and organisation to save time. The aim of this article is to provide some tips on how to do that.

We all have calendars – either on our smart phones or in a book. We also have lists – To-Do’s, and we still battle to get things done.

The reason why some people manage to get so much more done than others is down to scheduling. This is where you allocate certain times in your diary or calendar on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to carry out certain tasks. The table below shows how a weekly / monthly calendar can have time scheduled for certain activities. This is an example for a company owner/manager who is client facing.

By structuring how you work your week, not being distracted and ensuring you keep to time you will find how much more productive your time is. Further, you will have the information to decide when you need to bring in another person to help you or make system improvements to do certain tasks quicker.

It may be necessary to “bar” calls during certain times and use the scheduled Calls catch up time to deal with them. Just this little thing makes people massively more efficient in their time management.

Try it – you may be pleasantly surprised

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But can we be a ‘learning city’ without public libraries? Struggling to keep within a legal budgetary framework, Bristol City Council felt itself forced, by government cuts to council revenue funding, to dispose of non-statutory provision. With the growing demand for adult and children’s social care ( statutory obligations), caused by the ageing of the population and the impact of poverty on many of our families, the council originally felt it had no choice but to close some of its branch libraries.

The public outcry which followed this decision has led to a lengthy series of consultations and discussions about how to keep the libraries open.

Council officers favor a community-led option whereby residents’ groups take out a lease to own and manage the library, often as part of a larger community facility. This is being explored round the city, but other options are also being investigated: the Council is keeping the libraries open until the Autumn while these explorations are continuing. In a city bedevilled by poor bus services and regular traffic holdups, many poorer citizens look for services in their own Neighbourhood.

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Your garden in May

Spring is well under the way now. The spring bulbs are fading and the herbaceous border is growing in leaps and bounds. The May days are longer and warmer and the risk of frost should have gone by now. The idea of getting out in the garden during the fine weather and ‘ticking things off the list’ becomes much more appealing. Spring flowering bulbs and plants will need clearing in preparation for summer bedding, and its promise of colour to come. But don’t get overwhelmed by those seemingly endless list of gardening jobs – here are our three most important…

Plant of the month Geranium

The essential gardening jobs for May Plant summer bedding May is the month to get your summer bedding started in borders and containers. If planting borders lift out old plants run a fork through the soil and add a good fertilizer before replanting summer plants.

Remove around a third of the oldest flowering stems – this will make the plant look better and encourage new growth to create a good display next year. Be sure to check large shrubs and hedges for nesting birds before you start chopping!

Try to fill pots and containers in the position they are going to stay – they can become heavy when filled! Water retaining crystals will help to reduce the amount of watering and keep the compost moist during warmer periods. Don’t forget to feed with fertiliser during flowering period.

Plant out young veg Marrow, courgette and sweetcorn are all ready to be sown in the greenhouse. The likes of brussel sprouts, kale, peas and swede should be okay covered outside.

Prune evergreen hedges and spring flowering shrubs There’s no better time to give evergreen hedges a trim to get them looking neat and tidy.

Smaller hedges can be tackled with a pair of shears, but you may need a hedge trimmer for larger bushes. Prune any shrubs that flowered in spring as soon as they have finished flowering. Broom, forsythia and ribes all need pruning now.

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If you have already own tomatoes, move them outside to harden them off. Keep them outside during the day and bring them back inside at night for two weeks to acclimatize them.

If you have potatoes that are starting to emerge, pull a few inches of earth around the plant with a rake to give the plant more soil to grow.

Enjoy your garden!

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Geraniums make popular bedding plants – either in the garden or in pots and hanging baskets. They thrive outdoors in the summer but are also great for using a houseplant. They look good planted in a group in a flowerbed all by themselves or mixed in with other annuals – the perfect plant for any spot that calls for a splash of colour throughout the season.

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Geraniums need to be grown in well draining soil or if planting in pots a good quality free draining compost. They should be located in a bright spot in the garden that gets plenty of sunshine. Soil should be allowed to dry between watering to avoid root rot.

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