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Now how fast has April gone by.. With lockdown in place I hope everyone is safe and well. By now we should be getting used to the new way of life, however there are some people out there struggling mentally and physically. A very dear member of my family once said to me. “In tough time be thankful for everything you have and never focus on what you can not control.” I think these are some very wise words as we seem to be heading in to a very long period of social distancing. Okay enough of doom and gloom I think, time to get positive about all this. Did anyone see the spectacular light show in the sky? A lot of people reported the light show and thought it may have been UFOs. However it was just Elon Musk’s satellites linking up, weird that we have never seen this happen before though isn’t it? Also its great to see so many people out clapping on Thursday evenings at 8pm in respect for our NHS and key workers. Thank you for being our heroes on the front line. Till next month stay safe folks..
This month.. 5. Your Garden in May 8. Star link 13. Homemade Wills
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Your Garden In May Spring is well under 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…
Looking good this month... Geranium Why should you plant them?
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.
If you have already grown 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.
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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. How should you plant them? 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. 5
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Starlink satellites gave us a fantastic sight in the night sky We all saw the glowing satellite formation that started to fly over Bristol during the last few days and weeks, giving us a good reason to look to the skies. Two weeks ago the spectacular Super Pink Moon filled the sky, and sightings of the International Space Station last week gave everyone another lift in light of the lockdown. And now, at least until April 24, a cluster of satellites known as Starlink will be making its way overhead. Dozens of tiny satellites will fly across the sky in a train-like straight line, which will look like moving stars. They will regularly be visible from the UK for the foreseeable future, and more frequently as more and more of them are launched. Starlink was spotted for the first time by people in Bristol a few nights back, with people wondering if what they had just spotted was a UFO. If we can get some clear skies, the spectacle should appear as a string of very bright lights in a line formation, so make sure you look up at the sky for the next few nights to see if you can catch sight of them.
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The satellite network, dubbed Starlink, was launched by Tesla and billionaire Elon Musk, as part of his new venture. They are being used as a way to provide remote areas across the world with low-cost internet. Elon Musk's company has been launching the satellites in to space since last May. Starlink plans to fly 12,000 of them in the project, which may rise to 30,000. To put those figures into perspective, there are 2,218 satellites currently orbiting the Earth as stated in the UCS Satellite Database. According to space new.com, They have launched 120 of its 12,000 small broadband satellites into a low orbit around the Earth. When you will be able to see the Starlink satellites According to findastarlink.com, the Starlink satellites will be flying over the United Kingdom until the April 24. You can enter your location on this web address https://findstarlink.com/ to find the days and times they'll be most visible in your area. You can also track the satellites using the Starlink app downloadabe on all platforms. When you open the app click a satellite number from the list provided and select your current location to reveal the visible times.
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Government jobs retention scheme. We are receiving a huge amount of e-mails regarding the government jobs retention scheme. This is the scheme that the government announced whereby employers will be refunded up to 80% of staff wages up to ÂŁ2500 per employee. This is a very welcome measure, but there are very few details on this. HMRC will be setting up another portal to report these members of staff, so whilst this is a welcome announcement, there are few details and we just have to be patient until the government release more information. Please note, existing systems (especially HMRC) are not equipped to deal with this. It's a deeply troubling time for us all, but for this particular measure I'm afraid there is no more immediate news. My advice is for employers that pay their staff monthly, ensure they get their March wages. I would hope this would all be resolved for end of April pay runs and that's really the only information we can give our employees as little as it is. For those needing immediate financial assistance the business interruption loan scheme may be of help. The good news is that further details have been released on a couple of measures. The business interruption loan scheme - Full details can be found here https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/ourpartners/coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-scheme-cbils/ We have several dozen e-mails on this alone, so can I urge you to please check out this website with the details. We are working our way through all the e-mails, but this will give you the same information quicker.
Business Grants - the same applies as to the business loans. We are inundated, but the government has issued more detail. One thing they have said, and this shouldn't dissuade you from making genuine claims, is that anyone who abuses the scheme, or claims a grant fraudulently will be prosecuted. I can only advise that the same is bound to apply to the other measures announced. Details of the grants can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-business-support-grant-funding Support for the self-employed - There is support similar to sick pay through Employment Support Allowance details on how to claim can be found here. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ coronavirus-support-for-employees-benefit-claimants-and-businesses Who is a key worker - We've been asked about this a lot. We've not found a definitive list from the government, it all seems vague, so again, we need more guidance from the top, so for now advice is find what you can, some councils have published lists and applying common sense are the best we can do at the moment. There is still more to be done, more help for the self-employed and also more to be done on the job retention program. However, no details have been publlshed yet, so please can I ask that any payroll's sent to us don't start taking this into account until we know more about eligibility and procedures for claiming it. In the meantime we remain open, we are doing our work as usual whilst trying to reply to everyone and keep everyone updated. Please don't listen to the nonsense spouted in the Facebook world as fact. We all know how it goes "my mate Trevor's wife knows someone who's wife is an accountant and she said.......". We live in a world of instant knowledge and gratification. However, with much of this we remain in the dark awaiting more details from the government. So I won't get into speculation, but I will keep on looking to the government and other professional bodies for advice and practical guidance and giving the facts regularly as and when we are able and providing advice and support during these difficult times. Stay safe and I will update you again as soon as I know more.
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HOW HOMEMADE WILLS COULD LEAVE BEREAVED FAMILIES WITH LESS National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has issued a warning against families creating DIY Wills amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Private Client specialists at the firm say enquiries about Wills have increased dramatically since the coronavirus outbreak, but with some obstacles – such as witnessing - to creating them, the team is concerned some people may go down the DIY route. According to Jacqui Lazare, senior associate at Clarke Willmott, homemade Wills can give rise to a number of problems and even result in beneficiaries receiving significantly reduced sums. Jacqui said: “here are some difficulties in executing Wills at the moment, but this means expert advice is needed now more than ever, as the situation is changing rapidly. “Homemade Wills can appear attractive because of their nominal cost and, during these unusual times, the logistics of the lockdown with people being advised to self-isolate and practice social distancing. “They can, however, cause problems which may lead to considerable stress and difficulty for the testator’s surviving family and, at its worst, result in significant depletion of the estate’s assets in sorting out the disputes that may then arise. “That’s why a professionally drafted Will is so important. Avoid causing family members any further unnecessary heartache further down the line by providing them with a solid document which is clear, structured and easy to adhere to. “A professionally drafted Will avoids problems arising from incorrect form or signature and, in an age of increasing longevity, may also lessen the likelihood of disputes over capacity as this will be assessed, and a medical opinion sought if necessary.”
Inheritance disputes have seen an upward trend since 2015. This is due to a number of factors including an increase in average family wealth and the rise of “blended” families with more complicated structures. In 2017 the Law Commission began a review and consultation on the law relating to Wills. This exercise may in the longer term lead to courts having the power to “save” a Will which is invalid due to failure to adhere to strict requirements about the form in which it should be made and signed, but even if the law is eventually changed in this way it should only be regarded as a backstop, as any court application incurs costs and creates uncertainty. The report also raised the possibility of electronic Wills, including video Wills, becoming an accepted Will-making medium in the future. Jacqui continued: “f you are making your own Will it is difficult to take an objective, detached view of the provisions you intend to include; talking your thoughts over with an experienced professional who is trained to recognise problems and pitfalls can be invaluable. “If your estate, or your children’s, is likely to pay inheritance tax, a professionally drafted Will can also help you to reduce this as much as possible. Secure storage can also be provided free of charge so your Will can be easily located when required.” To find out more or to speak to Jacqui about Wills directly, contact her at jacqui.lazare@clarkewillmott.com Clarke Willmott is a national law firm with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.
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City & Port of Bristol Bowls Club
The club was soon playing league bowls and surprising some of the opponents. The first league victory was on Brandon Hill against Cabot who were a very good and well respected team. It was a very warm evening and a couple of the PBA Team, although resplendent in grey trousers sported fashionable coloured vests. This met with looks of distain and much whispering from the opposition and this grew as the scores pointed to a victory for the visitors. After this, correct dress was very much order of the day. Moving on several seasons Paul remembers a cup game against Redland Green on the new but very ropey green at the PBA Club.
In a season when, for unprecedented reasons, the chances of bowling look unlikely it is good to look back and reflect on better times and to the origins of the club. To many, the club started in 1974 when the bowling green at the PBA Sports and Social Club was opened. Built by En-Tout-Cas and started in 1973 at a cost of about ÂŁ7500 it provided a home for the club founded years earlier by a few men who were keen to try this bowling lark. Paul Bywater is the clubs longest standing member and he was one of the men who wanted to give it a try and did so initially in Canford Park during lunch breaks from the port. Redland Green had some very good bowlers and they were not at all impressed with what they were Paul remembers how in about 1969 a group of being asked to play on. At this point one of the people from the PBA Avonmouth Office ( including Redland Green players, with a tobacco-less pipe himself) ate their lunch early so as to be at Canford in his mouth stepped forward and said ----but it is Park by 1pm. Once a week became twice. The the same for both teams. That player was best of original bowlers were Paul Bywater, Dave Winthe best --- David Bryant, a name synonymous with stone, Pete Tarrant, Keith Thompson, Bruce Tilley, bowls everywhere. In the years that followed the Malcolm Leach and Pete Stevens. The idea caught club name changed from PBA to City and Port of on and soon lads from the workshop --- Ian Wilson, Bristol. Early in the 1980s ladies joined ---the first Howard English and Nobby Whitehead joined in. two were Ivy Gingell and Angela Simmons. From that point serious consideration was given to forming a team that would apply for friendly fixtures and hopefully be accepted in the more serious bowls league. All of the aforementioned individuals were allocated a job ---- Paul became Match Secretary. Everybody did their bit to get things rolling but it was Ian Wilson who took a leading roll and incredibly arranged a green share with Avonmouth Bowls Club. This was at the original Avonmouth Green on the site of the Avonmouth Football Club. PBA were made very welcome at Avonmouth and flourished with the arrival of more members --- Ernie Lee and Ken Culverwell from the PBA Police. Arthur Horley and his brother Ernie plus Joe Kidd, Eric Lishman and Ray Cooper were non- PBA people. Bert Sweet, Neil Wilson and Ken McCullock came from PBA Workshops. Ivor Simmonds came from the PBA Locomotive Shed and Roy Simmons was from the PBA Offices. With a full fixture list Paul remembers a highlight being the game against Cope Chat in Stroud.
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Ian Wilson formed a club league from all sections at the port and that, at its greatest was played on Monday and on Tuesday evenings. The club had 140 members ---so putting your name down as available for next week-end didn’t guarantee you a game ---- apparently doing a tea duty this week-end did help!! In 1982/83 the Bristol Ladies League started and the City and Port team was very much a part of it. Irene Whitfield was Captain, Shirley Parker Secretary with Pat Warren and Irene Jenkins selectors. The ladies did very well then and in the years that followed, never dropping below division two and competing in Top Club and Inter Club Competitions each season. So --- that was how it all started and how it developed. Hopefully, once the current crisis is over the club will return to where it once was and flourish once again. For information about the club, its activities and bowling in general please call David Hinksman on 0117 9082713.
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MAY HOROSCOPES Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 With things going on at present, you may be feeling quite down. Remember you are not the only one feeling this way. This could be a good time to reflect and try new hobbies, maybe read a book you have never picked up. When communicating with others, they may be feeling similar so bring your sensitive side with you. Use some of this time for yourself, and remember not to be too hard on yourself or others. Keywords new things and sensitivity
Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Through the challenges we have at the moment, you may be finding it hard to keep calm and in balance. Maybe take time to give yourself a breather, and try and see things in another light. It may be an idea to start thinking of new ideas and projects to begin at this time, that you could continue when things begin to ease. Keywords. Re-view and re-new Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 We are all facing obstacles at the moment, and staying in touch with your loved ones and friends is important, but remember there are many ways now through ordinary phones and modern technologies. Remember to use your intuition at this time, as it seems to be very important to follow your inner guidance. Keywords intuition and communication Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Someone new may need your help and support, but you may have a few things of your own to deal with right now, if so try and just be flexible and sensitive in regard to speaking to this person. This could be a good time to have a reflect on those practical things as well as some of those inner turmoils we sometimes have, and see what things would help to sort them out, to ring back your balance. Keywords for stop sensitivity and balance Gemini May 21 - June 20 Although it may seem a struggle at times, there will be some new changes for you, and a sudden realisation will dawn on you. This realisation maybe something you need to explain to someone and this should clear the air if there were some difficulties. Remember also to be kind to yourself, and stay calm, Maybe read that book you’ve been putting off, I try a new recipe, find something new. Keywords. Realisation and communication Cancer June 21 - July 22 There could be some new ideas for projects, and this could be a new interest a project or something totally new. Communication is something very valuable in general, but even more so now. Stay in touch with people who are important to you, and also give yourself that time, to read the book you have been putting off, or something you have not finished. Do you line keywords communication, and projects
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Leo July 23 - Aug 22 We are in trying times at present, and things can sometimes seem bigger than they actually are. Keep lines of communication open with your friends and family, there are many ways And technologies as well as good old fashioned phones. Maybe take some time to sort a few things out in your home environment, or at least have a think of new ideas and things you can change, refresh, or find new interests. Keywords. Communication and changes Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 We are well into spring, if you haven’t already done some clearing it could be a good time now to do so. If you have a tendency to overdo things, or take too much on, remember to slow down at times and give yourself a breather and try and bring some calming balance back into your life. Keywords clearing, balance, and new things. Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Trying to keep balance in your life at the moment isn’t easy, with all these strange challenges. Relationships are important to you even more now,It is just important to find other ways to stay in touch with people. Try and find new interests, and try to keep calmness and balance in your life. Keywords communication and balance Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 If you have things you need to change, it may be a good idea to do so round now. Although actually socialising together with people is not viable at the moment, through different technology it is possible to still have some sort of social life. If all else fails the good old telephone is as good as anything. Relationships mean very much to you more so at the moment but stay in touch with people in the safest ways possible. Keywords. Relationships and communication. Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 There may be things you really don’t want to deal with but it is best if you do it especially at this time. If you can do some clearing, in which ever areas you feel needed most, it would then be an idea to step back metaphorically speaking, and review situations, and things you are thinking of changing. Keywords deal with things and overview Capricorn Dec 22 0 Jan 19 It seems as though balance in fairness are important to you at this time. There does seem to be quite a few things in the way and as well it’s all the challenges we are all facing there may be some personal ones for you. Keep the lines of communication open and try to find ways to change things in your life to make things easier. Keywords balance and changes Want to find out more about what’s in store for you this month! Contact Marie on: 07949 800354 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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And finally, Charlie’s Angels gets a reboot that stars Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska as a new ass-kicking secret agent trio.
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Can our pets become carriers of COVID-19 In a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19 vets have set the record straight on whether cats need to be kept indoors during the pandemic. The British Veterinary Association suggested there is a slight risk that the virus can be spread from animal-to-animal, but it was unlikely it could be transmitted to humans. Some reports suggested all cats should be kept indoors to help stop the spread of the disease after one pet cat was reported to have contracted the virus. The British Veterinary Association has explained this advice is only in relation to cats in infected households or where people are self-isolating. The association is not advising that all cats are kept indoors. Only cats from infected households or where their owners are self-isolating, and only if the cat is happy to be kept indoors. Some cats cannot stay indoors due to stress-related medical reasons. There have been a small number of Coronavirus cases in animals and in all cases, it is likely that the transmission was human to animal. There is no evidence that pets can pass the virus to their owners. From the small number of cases it appears that dogs do not have any signs of symptoms, but apparently cats show clinical signs of the disease being transmitted.
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It is also the case that animals can act as fomites carrying the virus on their fur in the same way as the virus being on other surfaces such as tables and doorknobs. That’s why the main advice for pet owners is to continue to be practising good hand hygiene (Wash your hands regularly). As a precaution, for pet owners who have the virus or who are self-isolating due to underlining health issues the BVA are recommending that you keep your cat indoors if possible, during that time. The BVA have stated It is very important that people don’t panic about their pets. There is no evidence that animals can pass the disease to humans. Its recommended though to avoid unnecessary contact with your pets, such as allowing them to lick your face, and do not touch other people’s dogs when on walks. The warning follows a report that a tiger had caught the virus in a zoo in New York. The incident was not unexpected as new research suggests domestic cats can be infected with the virus if large doses are administered into their noses. What does this mean for our pet cats? Nothing new – at present there is still only one suspected case where an owner has spread the virus to their pet. The World Health Organisation says that while there has been one instance of a dog being infected in Hong Kong, there is no evidence a cat, dog or any pet can transmit the virus. The virus is mainly spread through droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks, the BVA said.
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