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Mike Davies

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PROOF READER Elisabeth Davies …………………………………………………………

REGULARS NADIA WATKINS (Editorial) SARAH BRYANT (Editorial) ABBY PICKLES (Editorial) JO PLUMMER (Editorial) ANDY SLOCOMBE (Questions & Answers) MAGGIE PROOM (Editorial)

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GETTING A NEW MOBILE ?

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CIRCUS STAR BACK IN TOWN

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MENS HEALTH WEEK

11 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 13 HARMONY ON THE HILL 15 OPERATION MAD 16 EVENTS 19 CHECK YOUR TYRES 21 FUDGE CAKE RECIIPE 23 SLIMMING WORLD SECRETS 26 PUPPY POWER

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Getting New

Mobile If you want to upgrade your phone and decide to buy one of the best and unique latest mobile phones, make sure that you get the necessary information about every aspect of available phones and deals. In United Kingdom, people can not afford to ignore phone deals.

With the help of deals, individual can not only get new and advance handset but also avail affordable tariff plan. There are various phone plans and schemes that can suit your budget easily. Here, consumers can find products from all tops brands, like Nokia, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson, Acer, Motorola, Apple, Blackberry, and HTC. Nowadays, companies prefer to provide best services to consumers. As a result, there are many web portals and websites that display new mobile phones. Any UK citizen can access these web portals from home or office. Instead of wasting time and money going from shop to shop, individual can go online with family, relatives or colleagues.

Be

Smart

You will not find any sale executive as well. So, you can expect tension or stress free shopping with close friends while sitting in room. Latest mobile phones are packed with most desirable and advance features.

Due to new technology, people can expect new and incredible functionality in widget. These new products are equipped with touch screen, QWERTY keypad, high resolution digital camera, internet connectivity, Bluetooth, big screen, MP3 player, FM radio, navigation system, GPRS, memory space, Operating System, RAM, ROM, CPU and many more. In coming years, these phones will be competing with laptops and computers. Even, many companies have introduced gadgets with projector feature. It means that professionals can use the handset as projector.

Shop

Around

If you are planning to buy one of the best latest mobile phones, then look at the different mobile phone deals. Leading service providers, like O2, 3 mobile, Virgin, T-mobile, Vodafone and Orange provide deals to UK citizens. Here, consumers can find two types of deals, postpaid and prepaid. Deals are known as contract mobile phone, pay as you go and SIM free deal. These schemes or packages come along with various benefits. This is the best technique to avail new and fashionable phone. The most important feature in widget is high resolution digital camera. As of now, Nokia and Sony Ericsson have introduced one product with 41mega pixel camera. However, other companies are offering phones with 5mega pixel and 16mega pixel cameras. So, do not waste any more time and get your dream product now.

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We are a modern thinking, well-established firm of solicitors with a long and successful history that can be traced back to the mid-19th Century. We're not a corporate law firm and because of that we can offer you an affordable, high quality, personal service.

We understand that when you need a solicitor it is likely to be during a difficult time. We aim to take the stress out of the process by offering constructive advice and answering all your questions. If you need help with a legal matter or simply want to talk to someone about your options, please contact us to see how we can help.

We will talk to you at the outset about:  Who will deal with your affairs  How we will handle your case  The cost of our legal services Our open and friendly service will take the drama out of any legal crisis by getting to the crux of a problem, determining your objectives and explaining the law in clear and simple terms; without the jargon. We will explain the process every step of the way and inform you of the likely costs and timescales so you always know where you stand. We have the expertise to answer most of your queries within the firm, but if we can't, we will refer you within our wide network of trusted contacts.

At the outset, you will be given the name of the person dealing with your work and their assistants, our terms of business and the procedures for dealing with any complaint. We are not a large corporate firm and we believe that our charges are more affordable than many of our competitors, our service more personal and our style more approachable. We hope you will agree! The majority of our new clients come to us by recommendation. We pride ourselves on our good communication and approachability; the standard of service we have always set ourselves is now formulated in the following charter.

We think that being a great solicitor is more than giving great advice, it's about providing great service and support, and as such we promise to:     

reply to your letters and telephone calls promptly send you copies of all important correspondence provide regular progress reports see you promptly for appointments keep any funds, deeds, Wills or documents you entrust to us safe and secure  return any monies to you at the end of your matter or when they are due

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Did you know that a 100 tons of unwanted clothing are exported for re-use each week in Bristol?

Founded in 1972 by the late, Fernley Piper, Bristol Textile Recyclers is a family run, local employer.

Now run by Fernley's son, Haydn, BTR was formally known as Avon Rag until 1997, when the company rebranded.

BTR’s current premises, on Victoria Terrace, St Phillip’s Marsh and only a ten minute walk form Temple meads, used to be a row of houses until it was bombed during the 2nd World War and then rebuilt in the 1950’s as the factory stands today.

BTR moved during the early 2000’s having previously resided on Midland Road and then Avon Street in Bristol.

BTR also works with schools, PTA’s, community groups and other third-sector, non-profit organisations helping them to fundraise through recycling by organising clothes drives and placing recycling banks throughout their catchment area.

BTR has great plans for the future including aspirations for new environmentally friendly, sustainable premises and assisting in the future development of Bristol Textile Quarter. If you would like to learn more about BTR Ltd, please visit their website, www.btr-ltd.co.uk, or contact the team to arrange a factory tour.

BTR Ltd is currently the only Textile Recycler in the West of England, working predominately with charity shops throughout the West of England, Gloucestershire, Midlands, M4 Corridor and Hertfordshire. BTR helps charity shops with the recycling of their unsellable goods, helping the charities to further fundraise for their core cause as well as we keep their stock room clear for new donations.

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Circus Starr Is Back In

Town Circus Starr returns back bigger and better than ever before to dazzle a discerning and deserving young audience at 28 UK venues.

The Big Top Spring Tour ran from Saturday 25th April to Thursday 18th June 2015 and boasts a world class troupe of artistes including cheeky Mexican clown Chico Rico and the gravity defying Serik brothers with their jaw-dropping act on Chinese pole and straps.

Back by popular demand the acrobatic high jinks of the Kenyan Warriors who will have audiences cheering from their seats and dancing in the aisles. Other highlights include the captivating balance and dexterity of Las Chicas Morales on Rolling Globes.

From Russia, award-winning aerialist Victoria Antipova is guaranteed to have audiences on the edge of their seats as she showcases her amazing Corde Lisse skills high in the Big Top. The enchanting Romy Bauer makes her debut performance with Circus Starr with a stunning act performed in a suspended giant globe.

Now in its 28th year of touring, Circus Starr continues to bring the magic of live circus performances to more than 27,000 vulnerable children and their families. Local businesses in each of the towns on the tour pledge thousands of pounds to fund free tickets that are donated to local children and their families through community groups. Businesses are pleased to have the chance to give back to their communities and children enjoy a rare treat, forget their troubles and escape to the circus with their families.

Monday 8th June, Keynsham Rugby Club, Crown Fields, Bristol Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS13 2BE.

www.circus-starr.org.uk

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Men's Health Week

2015 Men’s Health Week 2015 focuses on men’s health and challenges them to be more healthy and to raise awareness of health issues and men’s inbuilt resistance to seeking help or talking openly about their problems. The male of the species are renowned for engaging in far fewer health-promoting behaviours than women and many more risky behaviours. Research reviewing hundreds of large studies has revealed that men of all ages are more likely than women to engage in over 30 controllable behaviours linked with a greater risk of disease, injury, and death. Men don’t take advantage of healthcare resources- don’t go to the doctor, don’t utilize mental health services and the list goes on and on. So men don’t take care of themselves, right? Awareness of this phenomenon is a starting point and there are of course reasons for this.

Dr. William Pollack’s work with boys back in the 90’s (Real Boys) showed that boys learn from an early age not to reveal themselves. They are encouraged to control their emotions, to not ask for help and they are marginalized, even punished when they do. The result is what Pollack termed, The Boy Code, which is a cover for real feelings, instead expressing that “everything is fine”. Year after year, boys and young men get reinforced for “sucking it up” and “taking it like a man”, rarely allowing themselves to be vulnerable, and certainly not to express it. So why might we expect that in adulthood, men would suddenly be comfortable with a physical examination, especially one in which a doctor touches a guy in his “nether regions”? Or suddenly be willing to talk openly about his bowel habits?

The sad and often harsh reality is that “male pride” prevents men from seeking medical attention at an early stage when often something could be done about their problem before it is too late. Take bowel cancer for instance, Every half an hour a man will be diagnosed with bowel cancer. Despite this Bowel Cancer UK has found that 44% of men in the UK would be deterred from visiting their doctor if they suspected a bowel related illness. This reluctance to consult a professional about worrying symptoms and to simply ignore them mean men often present at late stages when their condition is quite advanced preferring to bottle up their feelings and conceal their concerns. It’s probably nothing, it’ll go away, I’ll tough it out and I don’t have time are common excuses that men use as well as probe-aphobia, fear of embarrassment and even feelings of shame or guilt. These constitute a barrier to treatment and potent form of DENIAL (don’t even know I am lying)!

Remember: Courage is when one acknowledges vulnerability, be it fear, anxiety, etc and then being willing to be with that feeling and continuing onward. In the UK, one man in five dies before he reaches 65. We can change that!

Hengrove Pharmacy Hengrove Lane Bristol BS14 9DB Hengrove 0117 300 5446

When young men make decisions that negatively impact their health, we assume they aren’t taking care of themselves. But the real truth is that they may be protecting their mental/emotional self by preventing being ostracized for showing a level of vulnerability. From the outside, it looks like choosing to engage in risky behaviour such as drinking and driving, recreational drug use, not wearing a seatbelt, having unprotected sex and eating a diet of junk food may be damaging to physical health, but a closer look reveals that boy and men may be protecting from emotional and social ridicule, which is often worth the risk of developing some health concern later in life.

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Make The Change

NOW!

Get Good Sleep Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression.

Also, insufficient sleep is responsible for motor vehicle and machinery-related accidents, causing substantial injury and disability each year. Sleep guidelines from the National Sleep Foundation have noted that sleep needs change as we age. In general, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep.

Tame stress Sometimes stress can be good, however, it can be harmful when it is severe enough to make you feel overwhelmed and out of control. Take care of yourself. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Find support. Connect socially. Stay active.

Avoid Excessive Drinking This is a big one and denial can be very strong once you become entrenched in a pattern of drinking.

Current guideline state that men should not drink more than 3-4units per day that’s one pint of 5% lager or its equivalent. Remember if you are preoccupied with drinking, can’t honestly take it or leave it or if alcohol is costing you more than the price then you may have alcohol dependence. Contact drinkaware or alcoholics anonymous.

Toss out the Tobacco It’s never too late to quit. Quitting smoking has immediate and long-term benefits. It improves your health and lowers your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses.

Also avoid being around secondhand smoke. Inhaling other people's smoke causes health problems similar to those that smokers have. Babies and kids are still growing, so the poisons in secondhand smoke hurt them more than adults.

Exercise Adults need at least 2½ hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (such as brisk walking) every week, and muscle strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms) on two or more days a week. You don't have to do it all at once. Spread your activity out during the week, and break it into smaller chunks of time during the day.

Eat Healthy Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day.

They are sources of many vitamins, minerals, and other natural substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases. Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol. Choose healthy snacks

Stay on top of your

game

See your doctor or nurse for regular checkups.

Certain diseases may not have symptoms, so checkups help diagnose issues early or before they can become a problem  Get the preventive medical test you need  Men: stay healthy at any age (AHRQ) Pay attention to signs and symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive thirst, and problems with urination. If you have these or symptoms of any kind, be sure to see your doctor right away. Don’t wait!   

Cancer and men HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases Heart disease signs and symptoms

Keep track of your numbers for blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), or any others you may have. If your numbers are high or low, your doctor or nurse can explain what they mean and suggest how you can get them to a healthier range. Be sure to ask him or her what tests you need and how often you need them.  High blood pressure  Checking your blood glucose  Cholesterol  BMI If you have any questions about your health or concerns please contact HENGROVE PHARMACY ON 0117 300 5446 or your GP practice. Remember you can attend a well-man clinic at your surgery for an MOT. Please do this once in a while even if you think you are well. Remember male pride can be a powerful barrier against the truth so be honest and really Man Up!

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Question I have had a lot going on and I still haven’t got round to submitting my 2013/14 tax return. What consequences should I be bracing myself for?

Answer Late Filing Penalties You should already have received an automatic filing penalty of £100. But from 1st May, daily penalties of £10 will start to apply in addition to the initial £100 penalty. They will be capped at £900 but further penalties will start to apply if the delay reaches 6 months.

Interest Interest on the late payment of any tax liability will also be accruing. The current rate of interest charged by HMRC can be found on their website.

Late payment penalties Late payment penalties are raised where the tax is unpaid for 30 days after the due date. A second penalty is created where the tax is unpaid 30 days and 5 months after the due date. Further penalties arise for persistent delays.

The penalties are charged at 5% of the amount of tax unpaid.

Question I would like to encourage my customers with a discount. But which value do I calculate the VAT on - the amount before or after the discount?

Answer Unfortunately, the UK VAT legislation is misaligned with EU VAT legislation in respect of prompt payment discounts. Therefore, with effect from April 2015 VAT will need to be accounted for on the full invoice amount.

If the client does subsequently take up the discount, a credit note carrying VAT should be issued or you should display on the original invoice what entries the client should make to their records for the discount.

Please note, it will apply from the earlier date of 1st May 2014 for supplies of telecommunications and broadcasting services where there is no obligation to provide a tax invoice.

Disclaimer: advice shared in this blog is intended to inform rather than advise. Taxpayer’s circumstances do vary and if you feel that the information provided is beneficial it is important that you contact us before implementation . If you take, or do not take action as a result of reading this forum, before receiving our written endorsement, we will accept no responsibility for any financial loss incurred.

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Harmonies On The

Hill

Race For

There’s something very exhilarating about singing outdoors. A group of about 20 people of all ages met in Victoria Park on Sunday May 17th to celebrate Spring in song. As part of the Bristol Walking Festival, which took place all over Bristol during May, Helen Adshead and Nicola Ramsden led us around the park singing simple songs and harmonies relating to the different trees, blossoms and wildlife and the traditions surrounding them.

The sun shone on a rather breezy afternoon, which was well rounded off with tea and cake at Mrs Brown’s Café.

Life

The Bristol Downs will ring with song on July 5th, when ladies from Bristol Fashion Ladies Barbershop Chorus are joined by our friends from Avon Harmony in the Race for Life organised by Cancer Research UK. MacMillan Cancer Support will benefit from sponsorship collected by our walkers, and it is customary for us to sing along the way.

You could sponsor us by going to htpps:// www.justgiving.com/Janis-Smith1 .

Forthcoming

Event

Bristol Fashion present a Summer Concert on Saturday July 11th in St Mary Magdalene Church Stoke Bishop. This promises to be a most enjoyable evening. They will be joined by The exceptionally talented young singer Charlie Green. At the age of 10 years Charlie was a semi-finalist in Britain’s Got Talent 2008. Since then he has matured as a versatile singer with a varied repertoire.

Light refreshments will be served, and there will also be cakes for sale. All proceeds from this and ticket sales will go to MacMillan Cancer Support.

Tickets cost £10, concessions £8 and can be obtained by calling 01275 835512, emailing pro@bristol-fashion.org.uk or online from www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Would you like your kids to be happier and more confident?

What is it?

Where is it

A weekly kids club for 8-12 year olds that want to have fun, be more confident, meet new friends and “make a difference� to the local community!

St Francis Centre, (off North Street, near Aldi).

When is it?

How much is it?

Club subs are FREE, thanks to sponsorship from local businesses!

Wednesdays (4:30 - 6pm).

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Local People Supporting Local

Children!

Fantastic, free children’s club: Operation ‘Make a Difference’ has a mission to improve self-esteem & encourage self-belief in Bristol’s young people – and they need your help!

Operation ‘MAD’ has a mission ‘Make a Difference’ to the local community, whilst boosting confidence in South Bristol’s children!

The new club launched at the end of April and is open to children between ages 8 and 12. The inspiring programme runs between 4:30-6pm every week, and is based around promoting positivity and an honest “can-do” attitude in kids all around Bristol.

Whilst setting-up the new children’s club, founders, Abby and Jo ran into a potential problem – the children that would benefit the most, were not able to join us due to financial setbacks. The team decided to launch the pilot programme as FREE to ensure equal opportunities we’re offered to all local children! This enabled them to really ‘make a difference’ where it was needed most.

To continue doing the great work that they’re doing, Operation ‘MAD’ are in need of some sponsorship (starting from as little as £60!). This will cover a child for the full programme (3 months!), allowing them to be a part of a really lovely group of young people. So many children have benefited already, and Abby and Jo (along with their brilliant volunteers) would love to help more. If you’re a business or individual interested in helping the ‘MAD’ team to ‘Make a Difference’, please go to www.operation-mad.com and click ‘Sponsor a Child’. You could be helping a child immensely, with both their self-esteem and self-belief!

In return, Operation ‘MAD’ will promote yourself or your business for FREE. This marketing includes: advertising in all letters we send out to local families (weekly), on our social media (followed by over 500 Bristol people), in magazines such as Direct Local and The Pigeon, along with support from Bristol City Football Club & Heart FM shoutouts.

These great organisations have helped us, and we’d love to help you!

Want your child to be a part of it? Sign up now: www.operation-mad.com/get-involved

Volunteering opportunities are available too.

Just head online and use the contact form to find out more!

Want to sponsor a child with us? Thank you!

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Everything Local All In One Place

Local

Events

Friday 5th to 7th June After a hugely successful first 2 years, we are delighted to announce that Let’s Rock Bristol! returns to the Ashton Court Estate. With an enormous line-up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed weekend of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival. www.letsrockbristol.com

Friday 5th June The one and only Jimmy carr revisits the Hall with his new Funny Business tour, brace for shows peppered with near-the-knuckle oneliners, lightning-quick comebacks and masterful wordplay. www.colstonhall.org

Saturday 6th to Sunday 14th June 2015 sees the 6th edition of Bristol Cylcle Festival!

Held over 9 days from the 6th June to the 14th June . It’s a celebration of cycling in all its forms, organised by volunteers from the local community.

Planned event include The return of some of are best loved events from previous years including the Dundry Drubber.

A spectacular event in a traffic free environment in the Avon Gorge.

A packed program of rides, talks and film throughout the week. www.bristolcyclefestival.com

Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th June The UK's largest free celebration of the natural world, the Bristol Festival of Nature lets loose wildlife enthusiasts of all ages to explore, enjoy, and get close to nature in the heart of the city.

Throughout the weekend, the festival site will be packed with exciting free activities. www.Bnhc.org.uk

Saturday 6th to Sunday 21ts June Big Green Week festival will be back in the centre of Bristol We’re updating our site daily with new events, so whether you’re a culture vulture, upcyclist or DIY enthusiast, we’re sure to have something for you. www.biggreenweek.com

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Saturday 20th to Sunday 21th June Give your dad a great day out with a chance to drive a steam locomotive and the Fairbairn steam crane*. During your half hour slot, you’ll get instruction and tips on driving both machines and have a go at taking them for a spin. Plus you will receive a certificate to prove it at the end! The exhibit is a hot and dirty environment so please wear suitable clothing and footwear. www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Monday 22nd June to Saturday 4th July Based on Baroness Maria Van Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound Of Music tells a true story of the world famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness. www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristolhippodrome

Thursday 26th June Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet starcrossed lovers, Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful new musical score and enchanting woodland puppet creatures

Wednesday 24th to Saturday 27th June Now in its second year the concert series will kick off with George Ezra on midsummer’s night Wednesday 24th June, returning to the city where he was discovered to play his first ever outdoor headline show. Next up will be a riproaring set from Kaiser Chiefs on Thursday 25th June, the raw soulful boogie of Seasick Steve on June 26th, with the amazing vocal talents of Jessie J taking to the stage on 27th June for a Saturday night extravaganza.

Sunday 28th June Come and join us and show your support for past, present and future service personnel as Bristol host its second official Armed Forces Day on Sunday 28 June at Queen Square between 10am and 4pm.

The day’s events begin with a parade that will march from College Green at 10am and make its way to Queen Square where an outdoor drumhead service (the traditional form for a religious service attended by troops in the field) will take place in the presence of the Lord Mayor and the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol.

This free family fun day will consist of a full programme of live music throughout the day with a whole range of acts including the HM Royal Marines Band, Army Cadet Band and more (details of the full line-up will be posted nearer the time).

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Check Your

Tyres There are a lot of things on your car that need to be regularly checked and replaced, but none may be more important than your tires. As your anchor to the road, your tyres need to be in top condition for what ever driving situation you find yourself in. Before you walk into a tyre store, here are a few things you need to keep in mind.

When purchasing tyres, it is important to make sure that all the tyres on your car are the same or at least very close to the same.

This is most easily done when buying all four tyres at once. But lets say you need to change just one or two tyres because they were damaged. You just have to makes sure that you try and buy the same brand, size, type, and speed rating. Even if this tire is a little more expensive than others, your safety is worth it.

The next thing you need to know when buying tyres is what kind of conditions you will be driving your car in.

Bridgestone tyres are going to be different than Michelin, tyres. There is a lot of snow in the winter and lots of rain throughout the spring and summer. Because of this, someone's Michelin tyres are going to need to be the best tire for the worst driving conditions you will face. This might mean buying two sets of tyres, one for the summer and one for the winter. This way, you will always have the right tyre for your situation.

For places with milder climates, you may be able to get away with just one, all-season tire. But you have to consider your normal driving habits as well. If your furthest driving distance is to the local shopping center, you can choose just about any tyre. If you spend a lot of time in rush hour traffic, you'll be better off getting more responsive tires. For regular long highway trips, you'll need some smooth, quiet, long lasting tyres. And it comes to no surprise that you'll want tires with great handling if you frequently find yourself on a winding road.

One of the last things you need to think about is your tyres speed rating. This is an important number to pay attention to because it can save you money if you know what to look for. Lets say you're at your local store and you think you've picked out the prefect tyre. What's the speed rating on that tyre? If it is any higher than 150MPH then you're paying too much for a tyre that you'll never fully use.

When are you ever going to be driving faster than 150MPH? If you knock down your tire's speed rating to 130MPH, you'll also knock down it's price. Most high performance tyres come with a higher speed rating, even though you'll never use it, so just know what you're actually paying for. And be cautious. Most tires with a high speed rating have softer rubber and don't last as long.

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Milk Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

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175g (6 oz) Butter

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175g (6 oz) caster sugar

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175g (6 oz) self-raising flour, sieved together with 1 teaspoon baking powder

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Anyone For

Cake!

3 eggs, medium

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3 tablespoons cocoa, blended with 3 tablespoons hot water and cooled

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55g (2 oz) white chocolate chips

Fudge Icing:

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55g (2 oz) Stork with Butter

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2-3 dessertspoons milk

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200g (7 oz) icing sugar, sieved

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2 tablespoons cocoa powder

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Chocolate cake decorations to finish 1. To make cake, place all the cake ingredients apart form the chocolate chips in a mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until well mixed (2 -3 minutes).

2. Place the mixture in two 20cm (8 inch) cake tins, previously bottom lined with greaseproof paper and brushed with oil. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

3. Bake on the middle shelf of a preheated moderate oven 180° C, 160° C fan oven, Gas mark 4 for 25-30 minutes.

4. Turn out and cool on a wire tray.

5. Icing: place all icing ingredients together in a bowl and beat together until smooth.

Sandwich cakes together with some of the icing and spread remaining icing over the cake with a palette knife. Decorate with your choice of chocolate decorations.

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MONDAY St Peters Church Hall School Room, Church Road, Bishopsworth, BS13 8JR 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tina: 01179 407 471 St Cuthberts Church Wick Road, Brislington, BS4 4HE 5:30pm and 7:30pm Millie: 07879 423 665 TUESDAY Counterslip Baptist Church Wells Road, Hengrove, BS14 9HT 5:00pm and 7:00pm Debbie: 07796 945 039 St Cuthberts Church Wick Road, Brislington, BS4 4HE 9:30am Sarah: 07879 443 888 St Annes Junior School Wick Road, St Annes, BS4 4EJ 7:30pm Emma: 01173 825 844 Hengrove Community Centre Fortfield Road, Hengrove, BS14 9NX 9:30am Sarah: 07879 443 888 WEDNESDAY Bridge Farm Primary School East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0LL 5:30pm and 7:30pm Sarah: 07879 443 888

WEDNESDAY St Christophers Church Hampstead Road, Brislington, BS4 3HJ 5:30pm and 7:30pm Emma: 01173 825 844 The Gatehouse Centre Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe, BS13 9JN 9.30am, 11.30am, 5pm & 7pm Vicky: 07999 617 075 THURSDAY (New venue from 4th June) The Ex Service Club Winford Grove, Bedminster Down, BS13 7DY 9.30 am, 11.30am, 5:30pm and 7:30pm Debbie: 07796 945 039 Christ The Servant Stockwood Road, Stockwood, BS14 8SP 5pm and 7pm Vicky: 07999 617 075 FRIDAY (Starts 5th June) The Ex Service Club Winford Grove, Bedminster Down, BS13 7DY 9.30 am, Debbie: 07796 945 039

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Debbie is to share her Slimming World

Secrets

A slimmer who has transformed her life by losing 3 stone. Is using her success to shape a whole new career, helping other people to change their lives for the better.

Debbie first joined her local Slimming World Group in Jan 2003 and has now dropped from a size 20 to size 12.

In October 2003, Debbie discovered that she had cervical cancer and was unable to continue her slimming world journey untll she had finished her treatment but remained positive and due to her weight loss she really believed that it helped her to beat the cancer.

In 2011 when Debbie reached 50, she knew it was time to go back to her local Slimming World group after regaining some of her weight loss. Debbie attended a group lost her weight and then Trained to become a Slimming World Consultant. Debbie says "it was probably the best decision I ever made, I really love my role as a consultant, and still get a massive buzz from group every single week. It's amazing when a member gets to their Target weight, no longer needs medication or can buy their dream wedding dress"

New

Me

Old

Me

Debbie opened her first groups in Jan 2012, and now runs 4 sessions every Thursday at 9.30am,11.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm in Bedminster Down, due to the Slimming Worlds increasing popularity, healthy eating plan and Debbie's enthusiasm and dedication to her members success the group is now moving to larger premises - The Ex Service Club, Winford Grove, Bedminster Down "I am now about to open a new Group in the new venue on a Friday morning at 9.30am, to help even more members. So come along and join the launch day on Friday 5th June" says Debbie.

"My Weight Loss has changed my life completely, I am much more confident. I have now been able to have a career that I really enjoy as well as a healthy way of eating where I enjoy all the fabulous slimming world recipes, so that I never feel like I am dieting.

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Not Just For Old

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Bristol Indoor Bowls Club, located at 198 South Liberty lane in Ashton Vale is a modern international standard 9 rink indoor bowls club.

We welcome new members from the age of 7 to 97+. Free coaching is available for bowlers of all abilities including those wishing to try bowls for the first time.

Economically priced refreshments are available whenever the club is open and a large function room is available fo dinning and special events.

For those visiting the club for the first time there are “indoor bowls club� road signs showing the route off Winterstoke Road or the post code BS3 2TY insert it into a sat nav will direct you to the club entrance off South Liberty Lane .

The club is mainly run by volunteers, provides a warm friendly welcome to all.

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Puppy

Power!

Stressed– out students in Bristol University have signed up in their hundreds to cuddle a puppy as they try to deal with the toil of exam pressure. Gordon Trevett, of the university of Bristol found out about this concept of students being around puppies which relaxes and calms the student before the exam.

With that in mind he contacted the charity Guide Dogs who were more than happy to accommodate 21 Labradors from the charity attended and acted to fulfil their duty on a rota basis with four or five at a time entertaining 25 students at a time in 15 minute stints.

Did You

Know?

People with dogs have a lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those who do not have a dog. We know that playing with a dog can alleviate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calms and relaxes people who are stressed . It’s been to proven that is a very good way to deal with stress as 600 students signed up to take part.

In the university the sport centre became a big puppy play centre and excited students –a huge minority of whom were female students - filled eager to spend some time petting and cuddling the dogs. The dogs were aged between 5 and 12 months - although there were some older dogs doing their job as well.

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