Direct Local North Bristol December 2019

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This month..

6. Christmas filo tarts 7. Macbeth in promenade productions 8. City and Port Of Bristol Bowls Club 10. Horoscopes 12.Whats On

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15. Arena plans 17,.How to heat your home 18.Your Garden 24. Hello From Shire Methodist

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Editors words Welcome to December edition of Direct Local This is quite possibly my favorite month of the year lots on this month in your local areas such as Christmas parties, local lights switch ons, pantomimes and much more. Oh and did I mention drinking lots of mulled wine and mince pies.

The other day in fact I was in Westbury on Trym and smelt the wonderful smell of mince pies from the Parsons bakery, I just had to buy one or two or three..

On a serious note though lets spare a thought for the homeless people in Bristol who struggle just to keep themselves warm yet alone enjoy the festive season.

Date for the diary this month folks is the 24th December around about 11:59pm as thats when Santa Claus jumps on his sleigh and starts his run delivering all the wonderful gifts to all the kids .

Personally i am a big kid and get up around 1am and start unwrapping gifts, well thats until my wife creeps down the stairs and tells me to get back to bed as its too early.

Anyway I want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

See ya in 2020 folks...

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Christmas CanapĂŠ

filo tarts

Ingredients

For the tartlet cases: Âź pack of filo pastry Melted butter or oil For the brie and cranberry: 100g Brie, chopped into chunks 40g cranberry sauce Caramelised onion filling: 1 red onion, finely sliced into half moons 15g butter 1tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp soft brown sugar 100g soft goats cheese, crumbled into large chunks To garnish: Fresh curly leaf parsley, finely chopped

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Method

1. Preheat oven to 220C/ Fan 200C. 2. Heat the butter in a frying pan, add the red onions until they start to brown.

3. Add the vinegar, sugar and 75ml of water. Continue cooking until the onions are cooked and the vinegar and sugar become sticky and caramelised.

4. Cut the pastry into square pieces approx.

4-5cm.

5. Lightly brush with butter or oil on one sheet of the pastry, place another on top at a different angle, brush with butter/ oil, then repeat again making a three layer tartlet case.

6. Brush mini tartlet tin with oil and ease pastry inside.

7. Repeat previous two steps until you have used up all of the pastry.

8. Bake in the oven for 5-8 minutes until pastry is golden and cooked through. Remove from tray and allow to cool.

9. Fill half of the cases with a chunk of goats cheese and top with a small amount of the caramelised onion. Fill the other half with a chunk of brie and a small dollop of cranberry sauce. Garnish with parsley.

Bristol Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society presents

Macbeth in promenade production in the tunnels under Temple Meads “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes” Experience Macbeth as you’ve never seen or heard it before; the dark tragedy conceived by Shakespeare and set to the powerful music of Verdi, performed by Opera in a Box in the chilling and atmospheric tunnels under Bristol Temple Meads Station.

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Opera in a Box is delighted to be returning to the Loco Klub, after last year’s acclaimed production of The Magic Flute, to perform Macbeth. As a touring opera company in the South West of the UK aimed at bringing the opera genre to as wide an audience as possible, we encourage you to take all of your preconceptions about opera and throw them out of the window! Experience this tragic tale of greed up-close in our intimate adaptation with our cast of talented performers.

Director Marianne Vivash says “Most people will know the story of Macbeth from studying Shakespeare at school, but the addition of Verdi’s powerful score adds a whole new level to the storytelling.

The hugely atmospheric setting of the Temple Mead tunnels allows for us to be even more imaginative as we use the space to its full advantage.

Our audience will even join in the famous banquet scene with canapes and a drink provided!”

Sam Baker, the Musical Director of Macbeth, also adds “We love working with Opera in a Box, as no idea, or setting, or venue is off limits. By discarding the stereotypes of opera, we can entirely focus on the music and storytelling, and our audiences are discovering a passion for opera that wasn’t there before! It’s a really exciting venture.”

Opera in a Box’s production of Macbeth will be performed in a promenade setting, and will require the audience to move through the tunnels and stand for a period of approximately 15mins. Some seating is available on request. There are minimal steps in the tunnel, but the floor is uneven. Please dress appropriately for the venue. A drink and canapé are included in the price as we welcome you to the banquet!

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City & Port of Bristol Bowls Club Is there a sport that can be played all year round, by men and women of all ages and all abilities, helps to keep you fit and finds you new friends? It offers you a challenge and the chance to learn a new skill in pleasant and safe surroundings.

The answer is yes and the sport ---- bowls!!

The City and Port of Bristol Club bowls outdoors on the green in Nibley Road from Mid-April until Late September, and away on greens in and around Bristol --- sometimes a little further away --- the 2020 Summer Tour will be based in Eastbourne .

The first of these games was played on Saturday November 2nd against the formidable Indoor Club Team. Playing on six rinks and supported by players from other clubs an enjoyable afternoon ended with the hosts running out comfortable winners. At the end of the game there was a meal, a drink and the chance to have a chat about the game and all things bowls.

When the outdoor season comes to an end bowling moves indoors, and in Bristol we are fortunate to have the City and County of Bristol Indoor Club in BS3. Opening in 2000 the club boasts nine rinks, about 750 members and excellent catering facilities. During the Winter Season the club is open seven days a week and has hosted some prestigious games over the years. In April 2020 some of the World Indoor Finals will be played there.

There will be two Sunday evening social events this Winter ---- on January 26th and on March 29th both at the City and Port of Bristol Club.

Between these dates will be the Annual Winter Bowling Break, early in March and once again at the TLH in Torquay. This is not just a bowling break but also the chance to enjoy the wide range of facilities that the hotel group has to offer --- anyone for a swim and a steam?

A number of City and Port Bowlers are members of the Indoor Club, bowl several times each week and at week –ends. There are Friendly games against other clubs on Saturdays and Sundays --- home and away, so bowling is available just as often as during the summer outdoor season.

The City and Port club plays three friendly games at the Indoor Club during the outdoor close season. This provides the opportunity for predominantly outdoor bowlers to try their hand on a surface very different to grass.

There is also time to explore Torquay and the surrounding area. Torquay has an excellent bus service --- Brixham and Babbacombe are two destinations a short bus ride away and both well worth a visit.

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The next game will be on Saturday January 18th and the final one on Saturday February 29th --both starting at 6.15pm.

For further information about the club and its activities please call David Hinksman on 0117 9082713.

One final thought ----New Year’s resolution time will be along shortly ---- so why not resolve to try bowls next summer!!

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WHATS DOES DECEMBER HOLD FOR YOU? January Something you have been putting aside needs to be dealt with. The sooner you do this the better things will be for you. Remember that in any situation you have a strong enough character that you will be able to deal with most things. If you have hold-ups and obstacles, check that you are not causing these yourself.

Keywords strength and endurance

February Meeting people is quite prominent this month, both in social and other groups and gatherings.

If something needs to be said or sorted now is a good time to do it. It may be a time to reflect and for decisions.

Keywords. Gatherings and decisions March If you are involved in meetings at this time they may not run as smoothly as you would like If the situation feels difficult remember to keep calm. You may also feel time for spring cleaning, both on the physical, and emotional levels.

Keywords. Calm and clearing ApriL Looks like changes are on the way for you. It may be a new venture or career. You may be feeling a bit restless at the moment., May be time to reflect aon nd some of the things you would like to achieve.You may find people keep wanting to give you their problems, but do not let yourself get involved in gossip or conflict.

Keywords changes and reflection.

August You may be at a point where a knew interest hobby or some kind of study is on your mind.

This could lead to opportunities in many directions.Just remember anything you want to achieve may involve some kind of challenges.

Keywords challenges and opportunities.

September Any obstacles that have been in your way look likely to be on their way out. You may have been feeling a bit stuck in your ways of late, this could well be about to change. It may be time to think of having a break, even if it’s just for a day or so.

Keywords change and relaxation October It may be that time of year to go through some paperwork and to change some things that you have been putting off. A good time now for clearing and getting rid of things you don’t need both physically and emotionally. Try to be aware of being sensitive to other’s needs.

Keywords: Clearing and sensitivity November This month is just the right time to start sorting other things out you have been putting off. You may feel I need to have a revamp in your home, this may also involve a clearing for yourself emotionally. Should be a chance to get rid of all those paperwork issues too.

Keywords clearing and cleansing December At this time any hold-ups you have had are going to be easing. It would be good to listen more than talk at this time.Then may be things will be of value to you. Sensitivity and flexibility is something for you to be aware of this month. keywords: Listen and sensitivity

May. You may be feeling that things are being held up for you, or that your vitality levels are low. Spring is just around the corner and soon your energy and yourself will be feeling back to normal. If there is something complicated in your life at the moment, you will soon be able to unravel it and and let it go. Want to find out more about what’s in store for you Don’t be too hard on yourself, remember you can in September ? achieve more than you think.

Contact Marie to find out whats in store for you Keywords. Letting go.. this month on: 07949 800354 June Relationships are a high point this month, as well as possible. A small refresh in the home.

If something is a bit hard going at the moment, you will find that you will have the strength and endurance to go through this with relatively plain sailing.

Keywords opportunities and relationships July This month pay attention to your intuition especially in regarding to situations with other people.You may need to step back from something and try and see it from a different perspective In all situations this month try and keep calm and balanced.

Keywords. Intuition and balance

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I wish you all a merry Christmas and happy new year!

Disclaimer This zodiac is for entertainment purposes only please do not take the predictions seriously Marie take no responsibility for your actions

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WHAT’S ON Winter Wonderland at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway Event Date: 1st Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020 Description: This fantastic experience encompasses the South West’s largest outdoor ice rink (over 1,00sp. meters), Santa’s Enchanted Ice Castle, a magical Christmas train ride inside The Mall and a selection of festive foodie treats to enjoy.

MINGLES OVER 30’s DANCE PARTY at The BAWA Club, Bristol Event Date: 6th Dec Description: FIRST Friday of Every MONTH….. It’s The Ideal Night Out For The 30 * 40 * 50 * 60 Age Range. Come And Dance Amongst A Friendly Lively Crowd.

Venue: BAWA, 589 Southmead Road Filton Bristol Treefest 2019 Event Date: 3rd Dec - 7th Dec Description: Treefest is a spectacular festive display of Christmas trees held in the Gothic splendour of St Mary Redcliffe Church.

Venue: Parish Office, 12 Colston Parade, Redcliffe, Bristol Santa’s on a Bike - Bristol Ride to Charlton Farm Event Date: 7th Dec Description: Join hundreds of motorcyclists dressed as Santa, snowmen, elves and other Christmas characters on a ride through the city centre to Charlton Farm children’s hospice.

Venue: Dick Lovett BMW Motorrad, Cribbs Causeway Christams Bazaar at Badminton School Event Date: 7th Dec Description: Come and celebrate the festive season at Badminton School’s Christmas Bazaar!

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Children’s Christmas Party Event Date: 7th Dec Desription: 12 per child includes disco, food, gift, visit from Santa Tickets available from Lin Eyles Venue: PBA Club Nibley Road, BS11 9XW Bristol Santa’s Elf Hunt at Clifton Observatory Event Date: 8th Dec - 5th Jan Description: This December, Santa’s elves have taken over Clifton Observatory!

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Antiques,Vintage & Collectables Fair Event Date: 8th Dec Description: Fully accessible indoor fairs with 50 traders selling a wide range of antiques, vintage ware & 20th century collectables Venue: BAWA Club Sothmead Road, Filton Bristol Word Wizards Comedy Cabaret Event Date: 16th Dec - 17th Dec Description: After a sell-out show last Christmas the Bard of Windmill Hill presents an evening of irreverent festive fun: award winning satire, incredible stories, sing-a-long songs and circus antics. Always titillating but never trivial.

Venue: Alma Tavern Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol The Snow Queen at Redgrave Theatre Event Date: 13th Dec Description: The graduating students of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School presents Theresa Heskins’ adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson classic, ‘The Snow Queen’. Directed by Paul Clarkson and designed by Bronia Housman Venue: Redgrave Theatre

Santa’s Grotto at Bristol Zoo! Event Date: 15th - 23rd Dec Description: Step into Christmas and meet Santa himself Venue: College Rd, Clifton, Bristol Concorde: The world Shrinker at Aerospace Bristol Event Date: 16th - 31st Dec Description: The World Shrinker explores the original aspirations for the world’s fastest passenger jet, the global routes it would hopefully fly and the idea of changing passenger travel forever.

Venue: Aerospace Bristol, Patchway, Bristol Christmas family quiz Event Date: 22nd Dec Description: We are holding a family Christmas quiz, all ages of children welcome.

Venue: The Lamplighters pub Station Road, Bs11 9XA Bristol Christmas eve treasure hunt Event Date: 24th dec Description: Christmas eve we hare doing a treasure hunt for children in the pub. this will be held between 4pm-5pm Venue: The Lamplighters pub Station Road, Bs11 9XA Bristol The Neverending Story at Bristol Museum Event Date: 29th Dec Description: Jump into a world of mystery and excitement this festive season, with a special screening of The Never Ending Story at Bristol Museum.

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SUSTAINING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Shopping at Emmaus Bristol is not just about locating that delightful ornament, Edwardian chest of drawers or classic Elvis track on Vinyl (although it definitely is about those things!) It’s also about knowing that, with every purchase, you’re helping to sustain the work that Emmaus companions regularly site as one of the most important aspects of being part of their community.

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We'll also have lots of baubles, jewellery, vases, and plenty of gift ideas for all - come and say hello Bristol (and don't forget, we are also on the High Street and Bath Road).

The pride in their work is tangible, and you only have to pop into one of our shops for a rummage to see that buying pre-loved goods from Emmaus Bristol not only provides your home with instant character, but also supports the ongoing reestablishment of personal character for many companions.

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Arena plan is music to the ears of Bristol hoteliers

Bristol hoteliers have welcomed plans to build the UK’s third-largest entertainments arena in a former aircraft hangar in Filton.

Malaysian investment firm YTL this week unveiled its vision for a multi-million pound 17,080-capacity arena in the former Brabazon Hangar – birthplace of Concorde.

It would be third only to the O2 in London, and the Manchester arena, in terms of capacity.

The hangar, built in 1946, has been empty since 2009 but could enjoy a new lease of life as a world class venue.

The proposals include the adjoining east and west hangars being transformed into Festival Hall, a break-out area for the main arena show which could also be used for trade shows, exhibitions, conventions and other events, and ‘The Hub’, a place to eat, work and play, with leisure facilities, food and drink and home to small or start-up businesses.

The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA), which represents 40 major hotels in the city, has welcomed the proposals.

Raphael Herzog, BHA’s acting chair, said: “The developers have spoken about this being a 365-day-of-the-year venue, which would be an amazing addition to the city’s cultural offering, and create a lot of interest from people visiting the area.

“Major events like a big-name music concert provide only a brief boost to business when they happen. But if the plans really do involve attracting significant numbers of people all year round, then that has tremendous potential for the local economy.”

Initial plans for a Bristol Arena were announced in March 2003, which would see the creation of a 10,000-seat venue near Temple Meads railway station. These plans were abandoned in 2007.

Two years later the idea of an arena being built was revived with both the Temple Quarter area and Ashton Vale being considered. The former became the preferred site in 2012, with talks of a 12,000seat facility.

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In November 2017 the Brabazon Hangar was named as a potential alternative site for an arena and less than a year later, Mayor Marvin Rees scrapped plans for a venue at Temple Quarter.

Mr Herzog added: “There has been considerable debate for years over whether an arena should be in the city centre or at Filton, and both locations have their advantages and disadvantages.

“There is no doubt that an arena of this size could attract some huge names, which will draw many people from far and wide, and it’s therefore important that accommodation providers throughout the city are able to benefit from this influx of visitors. “Efficient transport links between the centre and Filton could help provide a huge boost to the local economy and encourage people to choose central accommodation.

“They would then travel to the arena for the event but then also be in the ideal position to explore the many other attractions and places of interest in the city.

“An arena of the size being proposed will be a major boost for Bristol; there just needs to be a co-ordinated effort to ensure there is the correct transport infrastructure so people are encouraged to venture further than the venue itself and spend some time – and money – in other parts of this beautiful city.

“It is imperative that our local councillor’s work together to ensure the planning application is supported. Whilst Bristol is well known for its cultural and music heritage, a venue like this will put Bristol firmly on the map as a world class concert destination.

“It also represents a significant step forward in the plans to re-develop the former Filton airfield and create a vibrant new community, a place where people will aspire to live, work and visit.”

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Like most new owners of wood burners Jayne had She said: “We have three children and worry about the levels of air pollution in and around Bristol. always assumed it was an eco-friendly activity “I think it’s important that everyone does their bit to and it was only recently that she found out about reduce pollution, and let’s face it choosing to burn the pollution that can be caused from burning the better quality logs isn’t difficult. wrong type of wood.

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She continued: “If people are made aware of the things they can easily do to reduce air pollution it can only be a positive thing.

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Your Garden In December Most gardeners tend to think that everything the garden is dormant in December. While this does tend to be the case there are still crops, plants and wildlife to protect from any winter frosts. The lawn will need to be kept clear of any remaining leaves and patio containers will need raising to avoid them sitting in the wet. The beginning of the month, however, will probably be dedicated to decorating the Christmas tree.

For many people this is an essential part of their festive traditions and there’s nothing quite like a real Christmas tree to decorate a room and fill the home with that nostalgic seasonal aroma...

Choosing a Christmas tree

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There are several types of Christmas tree to choose from and if you’ve never had one before it can be Why should you plant them? hard to decide which will be best.

Striking winter foliage, fragrant lily-of-the-valley aroma and beautiful yellow blooms - it’s not difficult Nordmann Fir - this is the top choice for real indoor to see why the Mahonia is such a well-respected Christmas trees and has excellent needle retention. addition to a winter garden.

The lush, glossy, rich green needles are soft and dense making it easy to decorate and the strong How should you plant them? branches will support your lights and decorations to Mahonia are very low maintenance shrubs but a create a stunning display. They quite often have a small amount of attention will ensure that they wide base, making a perfect place to hide presents! perform to the best of their abilities - an annual prune is sufficient to keep them in check. By nature Norway Spruce - the ‘traditional’ Christmas tree. they are adapted to woodland conditions so plant in Strong branches make for easy decorating, although partial to full shade however they will grow well in the needles can tend to be fairly sharp. If you are a variety of soil conditions including clay, chalk and choosing this tree it is best kept outside for as long even sand. as possible before bringing it into a cool room to help with needle retention.

Potted/pot Grown Trees

Most people buy cut Christmas trees, but it is possible to buy ‘potted’ or ‘pot grown’ trees. If you want to keep your tree after Christmas to pot on or plant in the garden always ask for a pot-grown tree. Potted Christmas trees have usually been grown in the ground and then dug up and potted with a few roots.

They generally won’t last much longer than a well cared for cut tree, and usually won’t establish in the garden afterwards. Pot grown trees have been grown in the pot and so many are more likely to be successful for growing on from year to year.

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Thebeginning month of November It’s to look aoffers lot up the perfect opportunity to shake like Christmas, and the off those Halloween scares and your eyes same is true for yourset local on something snowier, whether that’s Cineworld. in the form of a returning Disney Ice

Then there’s the fast-paced thrills of Le Mans ’66, where Matt Damon and Christian Bale must work together to create a car equipped to beat the dominant Ferrari.

Queen or Christmas-set romantic That’s because this December sees all manner of festive treats debut, comedies featuring thewhether music of you’re into high-budget musical adaptations George All thisHere’s andallmore or the end ofMichael. a giant sci-fi saga. awaits inlook theforward month you have to to…ahead, so let’s dive in…

Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black all teamed us a family-friendly Kicking us up off to ongive November 8th is both Midway and jungle adventure in 2017, and 11th the The Good Liar.

The former centres on the efforts December themindo it all over of US Navyhas sailors the wake ofagain Pearl in Harbour.

The following week sees Elsa, Anna and Olaf Jumanji: l. As the titles But if conThe artistNext anticsLeve are more your thing, Helen return in the highly anticipated Frozen 2, but has suggests, everyone’s favourite players are Mirren and Ian McKellen do well to swindle their way the ice queen learned to ‘let it go’? forced to jump back into the game in the through life in the latter movie. hopes of rescuing one of their own.

Just over a week later, on 19th December, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker finally hits the silver screen. It promises to be the end of the main Skywalker story over 40 years in the making, but how has the Emperor survived this long and will the combined efforts of Rey, Poe and Finn be enough?

The big-screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats is next up on 20th December, using some of the most advanced CGI techniques yet to give us this Fast forwardtale oneofweek laterJames to November star-studded felines.

Corden,15th and it’s another double feature.

Last Christmas Taylor Swift and Idris Elba are just some of welcomes thetoChristmas the A-listersinset appear. movie season as a romantic love story between Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke A Simplelands Favour’s Henry Finally, Spies and in Disguise on boxing Golding. day as much lighter-hearted take on the suave spy genre, featuring the esteemed voice talents of Will Smith and Tom Holland.

The two team up to take on a global threat – a little tricky when Smith’s Lance Sterling has transformed into a pigeon.

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