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This Month..

The team Editor Michael Davies Journalist Lisa Davies Distribution coordinator Matthew Clarke

4. Five museums to visit in Bristol 6. Billy Chip 8. Bristol Beacon listings for April 10. Health benefits of gardening 14. Tips and tricks how to 20. Due Diligence part 2 22. Bristol Bears 24. Best months to get married in 30. Mistakes to avoid 35. Movie preview 36. Your garden

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5 Looking to get your culture fix in Bristol?

Here are the best museums for art, history, science and so much more!

Great news, Cultural hunters – Bristol is one of the best cities for museums and art galleries. You’d be hard-pressed to walk a hundred yards through central Bristol without stumbling upon a huge cultural institution. Everything from kid-friendly interactive permanent exhibits to mega-cool contemporary art galleries to a revamped steam ship, pretty much all tastes are catered for in Bristol.

1. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

A family-friendly museum where you can see everything from ancient Egyptian mummies to modern art.

Museums to visit in Bristol

2. Arnolfini

Harbourside modern art gallery heading into an exciting new era.

Formerly a 19th-century warehouse in Bristol’s docks, the Arnolfini is the place to see cutting-edge performance and visual art. And if art isn’t your thing, the café-bar and waterside seating area makes it the perfect place for a cold beer on a hot day.

Looking for prezzies? The bookshop here is brilliant.

3. M Shed

Explore the museum’s permanent art and natural history collections, plus an enticing range of temporary shows. Highlights include the Bristol dinosaur (yes, it has one), a beautifully preserved Gypsy caravan and an ingenious flying machine. Right next to the iconic Wills Memorial Tower, the building’s pretty special too.

Dockside museum telling the history of a modern city.

The M Shed is one of Bristol’s newest museums (it opened in 2011), but it’s also one of its most popular. Bang in the middle of the rapidly up-and-coming Wapping Wharf area, it’s dedicated to Bristol’s past, present and future – including its role in the slave trade. The glass-fronted café offers photo-worthy views across the waterfront.

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Fun and interactive science museum that makes learning feel like play.

If you like London’s Science Museum, you’ll love this. Curiously named ‘We the Curious’ (it used to be @Bristol), this harbourside venue is more activity centre than museum.

It’s big on interactive exhibits, making it a great choice if you’re looking to do something with kids.

4. We The Curious Brunel’s iconic steamship.

Ahoy there! From Clifton Suspension Bridge to the city’s main railway station, Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol loves to celebrate the inventions of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. And here’s another one. The SS Great Britain was a maritime miracle of its day, and it remains impressive even in the age of Uber and iPhones. Grrrrr like a west country pirate and jump aboard.

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BILLYCHIP® LAUNCHES LOCAL PARTNERSHIP WITH GREGGS

BILLYCHIP® LAUNCHES LOCAL PARTNERSHIP WITH GREGGS BillyChip®, the social enterprise scheme supporting rough sleepers, has embarked on a local partnership with Greggs, the UK's leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer. Seven Greggs outlets across Bristol city centre will be selling the BillyChip on a trial basis over 8 weeks to help support local rough sleepers and homeless people.

The BillyChip platform allows people to purchase a token from Greggs Bristol outlets which can then be given to rough sleepers and homeless people as an alternative to cash. They can then redeem the BillyChip for food and drink at nearly 40 outlets across the city. The BillyChip scheme is a simple concept, offering a bridge between those wanting to give and those needing a little kindness and compassion.

Jon Hope, Co-Founder at BillyChip shared: "It's wonderful to be working with Greggs to support our local homeless population with the BillyChip. By removing cash from the equation, BillyChip overcomes stigmas associated with giving to those on the streets and also adds an element of choice, enabling those receiving a Chip to decide what drink or food item to buy.

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Like everyone else in the community, rough sleepers have dietary requirements too and so choice is hugely valuable. Greggs is such a well-recognised brand, and we're hoping that this trial provides scope to roll out the BillyChip into other Greggs shops across the UK." Greggs already runs a number of initiatives and schemes aimed at supporting diversity and inclusivity, recognising issues including homelessness.

The 8 week trial runs across seven Greggs shops in Bristol from 3rd March 2022.

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Bristol Beacon listings: April 2022

Rock and Pop: Portico Quartet, Trinity Centre, Saturday 9th April, 8:00pm, £21.80 incl. booking fee

This month, Bristol Beacon brings us an extraordinary abundance of entertainment across Bristol and Bath. From melodic afropop, through cathartic pop and rock and lively jazz and contemporary folk, to dramatic orchestral performances and everything in-between.

The Mercury Prize-nominated group’s latest release ‘Terrain’ is a three-part suite inspired

by American minimalism and pioneering Japanese composer Midori Takada.

Unmissable events in the next few months include: Jazz, Rock and Pop: KOKOROKO, Marble Factory, Sunday 3rd April, 8:00pm, £19.62 incl. booking fee KOKOROKO are a leading force of the London jazz community. Featuring a seismic horn section, guitar, keys, drums and percussion, plus the enchanting vocals of frontwomen Sheila, Cassie and Richie, the band have received critical acclaim from BBC 6 Music, Clash & NPR as well as clocking up over 40m views on YouTube.

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With an intricately considered sound that encompasses elements of jazz, ambient music, electronica and minimalism, Portico Quartet “stake claims to territory occupied by Radiohead, Cinematic Orchestra and Efterklang” (Guardian).

Rock and Pop: Cleveland Watkiss and The Great Jamaican Songbook, Bristol Beacon Foyer, Saturday 9th April, 8:00pm, £17.44 incl. booking fee Co-founder of the ground-breaking Jazz Warriors, across his career Watkiss has performed at the legendary Metalheadz nights at Blue Note, starred in Julian Joseph’s jazz operas and collaborated with the likes of Carroll Thompson and Sugar Minott to mention but a few of his accolades. Watkiss’ latest project ‘The Great Jamaican Songbook’ sees him delve deep into the golden era of roots music, tracing Jamaican musical legacy from 40s and 50s mento through ska, reggae, dub and lovers rock.

Folk: Calan, Folk House, Saturday 16th April, 8:00pm, £17.44 incl. booking fee Voted the Best Band at the Wales Folk Awards. Bringing infectious rhythms and high voltage routines, Wales’ greatest folk supergroup Calan return to Bristol with fiddles, accordions, guitars and performances full of raw excitement.

Rock and Pop: The White Buffalo, O2 Academy, Wednesday 20th April, 7:00pm, £20.44 incl. booking fee American singer/songwriter Jake Smith has been performing under the moniker The White Buffalo since 2002. His 2017 album ‘Darkest Darks, Lightest Lights’ was created in just six weeks, with Rolling Stone describing it as Stone’s “most stylistically rich collection of songs.”

Rock and Pop: Joshua Radin, The Station, Sunday 24th April, 8:00pm, £24.53 With his music played on shows like Scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy, and One Tree Hill, Joshua Radin is “one of a crop of singer-song writers whose names became ubiquitous with a particular kind of heartstring-pulling drama” (Americana UK).

Over his extensive career, the LA musician has become a worldwide name with his amiable, tender folk-pop.

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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARDENING There is growing awareness of the ways that gardening and green spaces can improve physical and mental health.

Getting active by gardening is a healthy hobby which helps us to adopt a better lifestyle, lowers our body mass indexes and connects us with nature.

Also it’s been proven to generate a sense of fulfilment that can boost social well-being, reduce isolation and help in mental health recovery.

Natural Health Service We all know the NHS is currently under strain and with people now living longer will continue to put pressure on the government’s healthcare budgets. However mental health and social anxiety is also high on the agenda with a Mind Charity study published revealing that over 1 million antidepressants are issued weekly in England.

Doctors are starting to prescribe gardening and horticultural therapy to its patients as it has been proven to improve mental wellbeing and physical health and the role it can play as the ‘Natural Health Service.’

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Physical Health A survey commissioned by RHS, has revealed that 80% of us gardeners say gardening as a physical activity helps to keep them fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

It Just takes 1-2 hours of gardening a day to reduce stress hormone levels, lower blood and cholesterol levels, reduce your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes and strokes, and prevent other chronic diseases such as osteoporosis. Mowing the lawn was cited as one of the top three activities to give the best fitness workout, burning up 250 calories in an hour, whilst digging or raking plant borders and vegetable gardens for 30 minutes requires as much energy as a 2km run.

A good natural landscape has been shown to improve your overall mood, reduce anxiety, boosts the immune system and lessens social isolation, as well as strengthening bonds in community gardens. A recent study online by YouGov for the HTA revealed that 87% of British adults believe gardens and green spaces benefit their state of mind.

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it is proven that 1 in 4 people in the England will experience mental health problems in their lifetime. Numerous studies have revealed that fresh air and the exercise that gardening brings boosts mood and offsets stresses of everyday life, releasing serotonin and endorphins making people feel good. Did you the nurturing and caring aspect of gardening and looking after plants is important as it gives hope and a sense of achievement, boosting self esteem.

Houseplants bring many benefits to our lives and also tap into the increasingly important ‘wellness’ trend that surrounds us.

Not to worry even if you don’t have a large gardening space, just 20 minutes spent in parks and gardens can reduce the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, compared to time spent in urban concrete areas.

Having a green area in the workplace for breaks and having plants around office buildings can make people more productive and has been proven to reduce employee annual sick leave by 23%. Hospitalisation recovery rates are also improved where planting is visible

Houseplants work to purify and clean the air that we breath, remove toxins and other chemical nasties around the home. NASA conducted a study in 1989, evaluating the ability of leaves to filter 87% of toxins in the air such as benzene and formaldehyde, used in some detergents and other household materials and various allergens.

Plants such as aloe vera, peace lilies, ivy, ferns, dracaena and sansevieria improve the quality of the air we breathe, whilst absorbing carbon dioxide and create oxygen indoors.

With the places we live in massively evolving over the past two years becoming a place to both live and work from, people are growing increasingly mindful of their wellbeing and bringing the outdoors in. What’s more, these houseplants don’t need a green-thumb either with plenty of them only needing minimal care too.

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Volunteer Police Cadet Unit Leader Could you make a difference and help shape the lives of the young people in your area?

We trust our people and they’re empowered to make decisions. You’ll have the chance to build new skills, gain unrivalled experience and you’ll be valued for what you bring.

In this unique role you will have the chance to motivate and support other Cadet Leaders and our volunteer Police Cadets to learn the skills and train under the guidance of our police officers.

Our cadets have FUN whilst learning skills… they are a diverse mix of 13-17 year olds, each with lots of enthusiasm and excitement for our organisation and its values.

As a Unit Leader you will become the person that ensures all duties and responsibilities required to run a unit successfully are completed by your team of Cadet Leaders.

You will make sure that sessions are planned and delivered on a regular basis and oversee the content that gives our cadets a fantastic experience.

We do not expect you to undertake all the tasks yourself but you will be comfortable with delegating to your volunteer team and checking that tasks have been completed.

This is in addition to inspiring, leading and motivating cadets to support their local community.....

Each group provides an environment for young people where they can learn about roles within policing, support their community and develop valuable life skills such as communication and problem solving.

You will be the person that ensures high standards in your group, this includes things such as uniform checks and drill practices.

You will need to be comfortable presenting in front of a group of circa 30 cadets and being the person that engages and leads this group We will want you to be responsible for ensuring that the activities of your group are fun and engaging and align with our volunteering strategic objectives. As Unit Leader of your team you will support planning and delivery of an exciting, interesting and balanced programme to give the cadets the opportunity to have fun and learn new skills while taking part in many different types of activities, events and camps to broaden the cadet’s knowledge of policing and the local community. These activities often take place at weekends.

Through these groups our Cadet Leaders have a tangible and positive impact on the lives of our young people, our volunteers and our local communities.

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We are currently recruiting for a Unit Leader for our BANES unit, which meets on Tuesday evenings in the Odd Down area of Bath. Our units resumed in person activity in November 2021 and in January of this year the BANES unit welcomed new Cadets. It’s a busy unit with plenty of enthusiastic young people and Leaders who are looking forward to developing their skills.

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Tips And Tricks For Successful House Painting

There is more to house painting than just slapping up a coat of paint. The job can be messy, amateurish if the homeowner is in a rush or impeccable and of professional quality if he or she will follow a few tricks of the trade.

This is not a task to hurry through or it will have to be done over again sooner rather than later. Without proper attention, the new coat can flake off in big disappointing peels.

Unsuccessful painting can mean that the entire task will have to be done over again or that it will look like a sloppy eyesore for years to come. Here are some tips for the best results: Tools of the trade: Pros take great pride in their tools and for good reason. Having high quality paintbrushes, ladders, stirring stick and rollers will allow a superior result more easily. Inferior quality paintbrushes may seem like a bargain at the cash register but once the painting begins, it may become a different story. Shedding brush-hairs left in the path of the shoddy paintbrush will be a pain to pick out of the newly applied layer.

Those crummy brushes will shed more than a dog in the middle of summer. Without a retractable ladder, a homeowner will have a hard time reaching various spots. after the can has set for a while. And rollers, like paintbrushes, must be of high quality for proper absorption and distribution.

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Hauling out a kitchen chair to climb up on will result in slops and streaks on the unsuspecting furniture. Stir sticks are a must or the colors won’t be mixed properly Preparation: If the surface is dirty and peeling, it must be cleaned and sanded before a new coat of latex or enamel is applied. Paints don’t stick to dirt and instead of a quick cover-up job, there may be layers of wet muck that fall off before a painter knows it. Flakes peeling underneath will cause a new layer to peel away as well. Prep isn’t something to skimp on if a topnotch result is desired. Taping around windows and woodwork is also crucial in order to keep them neat and spot-free.

Color choice: Choosing the color will take a bit of time. It’s not as easy as it may seem.

There are zillions of shades of a hue as simple as white. Taking swatches and samples home from the store will be an important step. Looking at tones next to existing furnishings, lighting and woodwork will help with selection. Once a hue has been settled upon, painting a sample area and living with it for a few days will be a good idea. This will allow a homeowner to see what it looks like at various times of the day and in certain lighting.

When a homeowner decides to do some house painting, he or she must take the time to do it right. Proper tools , preparation and color choice will be steps on the path to enhanced curb appeal. The interior and exterior of a house can be greatly improved upon with a product as seemingly simple as a can of paint.

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GO BANANAS OVER BANANA LOAF WITH CHOCLATE CHIPS

1. Preheat the oven 160C/325F/Gas 3.

Grease and line a 450g/1lb loaf tin with non-stick baking parchment.

Ingredients

3. Stir in the chocolate chips and spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin. Level the top.

1 ripe banana (peeled weight 100g/4oz)

4. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until well risen, shrinking away from the sides of the tin and golden-brown.

1 tbsp milk 50g/2oz soft butter or baking spread 75g/3oz plain flour 75g/3oz caster sugar ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 free-range egg 50g/2oz dark chocolate chips To decorate 50g/2oz dark chocolate

2. Use a fork to mash the peeled banana in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining cake ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and beat with an electric hand whisk until combined and smooth.

5. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and leave to cool on a wire rack.

6. For the decoration, break the chocolate into small pieces and add to a heatproof bowl.

7. Melt the chocolate in the bowl over a pan of simmering water (ensuring that the bowl does not touch the water). Stir regularly, until almost completely melted, then remove from the heat. The heat of the bowl will melt any remaining lumps.

8. Spoon the melted chocolate into a piping bag and pipe zig-zags across the top of the loaf. Set aside for the chocolate to set. Slice and serve.

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Easter chick eggs

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4 British eggs

Cook the eggs in a pan of boiling water for 9 mins

2 tsp low-fat mayonnaise Small piece of carrot 2 handfuls watercress or other salad leaves

Drain, plunge into cold water for 1 minute and peel off the shells Carefully cut a zigzag pattern around each egg just above the middle and pull off the top Scoop all the yolks into a bowl and mix with the mayonnaise Sit the eggs in egg cups and spoon the egg mayo back in, then pop the lids on top Cut beak and eye shapes out of the carrot and stick into the mayo

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DUE DILIGENCE – FOR THE SECOND PART IN OUR SERIES

In property circles we are all familiar with the phrase “due diligence” but it is often talked about in terms of “the deal” – the bricks, mortar, facts and figures of the deal.

Equally as important but often overlooked is due diligence on the people you are working with. In this, the second part of our series on due diligence, we look at the people puzzle and talk about why checking out people, as well as property deals, is every bit as important.

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Google the individual and the company (if there is one)

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Check out both company and individual on Companies House

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Request details of their background, experience, and track record

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Ask to speak to past clients or people who have invested or worked with them

We have all seen the posts on social media, you know the ones, the ones which make those of us who have been in business a while cringe. They are asking for money or JV partners, and they usually talk of amazing deals which “just cannot be missed” and are “only available today”. Further, most of us have come across the self-styled “property gurus,” sharks and unscrupulous people, who are out to con the unsuspecting of their hard-earned cash.

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Search for them on social media and online forums

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Talk to people in your network – ask about the individual and the company

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Do all the usual due diligence on the deal itself – does it stack?

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Does their body language match their spoken language – what’s your “sense of them?”

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Do you feel comfortable with them?

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When things go wrong, as they often will, do you get a sense that they will be solution focused and working side by side with you or will they be finger pointing?

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Are they excessively flattering or overly charming?

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When you’ve spent time with them (over coffee etc.) how do they treat others?

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Are you compromised? More on this on the next page.

What is interesting though, is that when we hear the stories, we always think “this would never happen to me… I would never fall for this” and yet people do and, it’s often not just the newbie investors who fall for the patter and the stories, it’s the experienced ones too. In this article we are going to look at the practical things we should be doing to check out the people in the deal, whilst also looking at some of the psychological principles too.

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ON DUE DILIGENCE WE LOOK AT - THE PEOPLE PUZZLE Others things to consider:

In addition to the more tangible criteria above, I am a huge advocate of listening to your gut instinct. The message, which comes from somewhere deep inside the sum of your accumulated experiences, knowledge, and journey through life. Unfortunately, as human beings, we can all be compromised and, when we are, we can over-ride our gut instinct. The best examples of this are from things we do all the time – from that piece of cake we eat when we’re supposed to be watching calories, to the item we bought, that we haven’t budgeted for – we’ve all done it and we are past masters at it!

So, how do we prevent being compromised?

The answer is in knowing yourself, your triggers and having a plan – someone to sense check with, time to stop and think, a network to bounce ideas off. Some of the highly charged emotions, which make us override our gut instinct are: •

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Time – many successful transactions and partnerships are built over time.

Are you being coerced into moving too quickly because a deal is “only available today” or does it feel as though someone is trying to short circuit the natural flow and rhythm of the relationship? Ask yourself what’s the urgency? Why do I need to decide now? What will be different tomorrow?

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Influence v manipulation – know the difference between the two. Who benefits?

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Is one party over reliant on the other and is the partnership equitable?

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Ethics – do both parties share the same ethos?

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Do you like them? We touched on this before. Property Investors that we talk to are often surprised when we say that we don’t work with people we don’t like. If you don’t like someone, then your instincts are trying to tell you something, in our experience, you ignore them at your peril – several decades of business has taught us this one!

Last, but not least, if it feels too good to be true, the chances are that it is! Take the time you need to assess, sense check and stop, look and listen. If something still doesn’t feel right, then move on, there is always another deal and lots of super ethical people out there to partner with, that will feel right! www.kpa.co.uk

Only you will know how you will feel, when you are in the grip of one of these emotions.

When you feel that you may be, it’s time to stop, think, evaluate, and maybe sense check with someone outside the “deal” that you know and trust.

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Bristol Bears, Dave Attwood, Announced as Jessie May Ambassador Specialist palliative care charity Jessie May (www.jessiemay.org.uk) is delighted to announce that Bristol Bears’ Second Row, Dave Attwood, is joining the charity as an ambassador.

Dave has seen some of the amazing work done through Jessie May and is keen to help raise awareness of the charity, and hopefully further the support and funding to expand on this vital service.

Dave is an English international rugby player, currently playing with his home club Bristol Bears. He has been internationally capped 24 times for England, and captained the national team on a tour to South Africa in 2016.

“No amount of support is ever enough to help the people at the heart of Jessie May. It’s paramount that we raise awareness in order to garner as much support, both local and national, for charities like Jessie May in an effort to ease their suffering and hardship.”

He is a graduate of both Bristol University and The University of the West of England and has been a philanthropic advocate of research into degenerative brain disease for many years. Dave currently lives in Bath with his two children.

Jessie May provides specialist palliative care to children with terminal and life-shortening conditions, and their families, and has a team of dedicated nurses who provide palliative care during a child’s life, and bereavement care for families for up to 5 years after a child's death.

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You can view a video message from Dave over on the Jessie May website: (www.jessiemay.org.uk/news) and follow the relationship through both Jessie May and Dave’s social channels.

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What are the Best Months to get Married in!

Has the last 18 months changed your original wedding plans? Struggling to settle on a new date? We'll help you decide which month to get married in the UK. Whether your wedding date decision is based on availability, budget or you’re hoping to hold your big day on a sentimental date, here are the pro’s and con’s of each month of the year, to help you decide the best month to get married in the UK. Best Months to Get Married

January

Only 1% of couples choose to get married in January, so its great month to pick if you want a wedding with a difference that will lighten everyone’s January blues – you’ll definitely have plenty of choice when it comes to dates! January weddings are often cheaper, so you’ll get more for your money.

You could even bag a last-minute deal.

February

Arguably the most romantic month of all, obviously, what could be more perfect than a Valentine’s Day wedding? If you had a Valentine’s proposal, it’s a great way to mark the occasion, and you could go wild with a red heart themed day.

March

Spring weddings are famously pretty for a reason, as March sees the first sprinkling of daffodils and crocuses. Only 4% of weddings take place in March, so venues could be persuaded into offering a discounted deal – a wedding in the quiet season is an incredibly clever way to save money on your wedding.

The weather in March is fresh, but sunny.

April

7% of brides choose to get married in April – which is usually the month Easter falls in, so your guests will benefit from the school holidays. April hits the balance of warmer weather without the sweat-inducing heat of high summer.

May

The month of fresh flowers and sunny spells, 13% of weddings take place in May, making it one of the most popular months to get married in the UK – if it’s good enough for Harry and Meghan, it’s good enough for us!

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June

With the longest day’s of the year, it’s no surprise June is a popular month to get married – 12% of weddings take place in June. It doesn’t get dark until well into the evening, making June perfect for a marquee reception. The downside, It’ll be pricey, and many venues are booked up years in advance during June.

July

The height of summer, July is very popular with brides: a huge 14% of weddings take place this month, making it the second most popular month to get married in. Beautiful July deserves a dreamy outdoor venue, and with new laws regarding weddings being proposed, it could end up being cost effective too!

August

August is officially the most popular month to get married with 18% of couples choose to tie the knot in this sun-filled month. With school holidays and balmy weather, its not hard to see why… Most children have the entire month off of school, so inviting families is a doddle. And it goes without saying, you can practically bank on perfect weather.

September

September is often blessed with good weather, and has better availability than in the summer months, which is why it’s one of the most popular months for a wedding in the UK. 13% of weddings take place in September. This month isn’t in such high demand as the May to August period, so your venue will probably have more flexibility on dates.

October

Golden crunchy leaves and beautiful clear skies are both seriously dreamy wedding accompaniments – there’s nothing quite like an Autumn wedding! Brides certainly agree, with 8% of them choosing to get married in October. All those red and yellow leaves are the ultimate ready-made photographic backdrop. The downside to October weddings is the nights start to draw in after the equinox, making an al fresco soiree tricky.

November

Crisp cold and atmospheric, November is the perfect month for a winter wedding. It’s a great option for brides on a budget, with 27% of November brides citing the price as their reason for choosing this month. With frost underfoot and maybe even a few icicles, November can be seriously photogenic. The only problem is, It’s a rather cold and dark month, so you’ll need to spend a lot of your budget on making your venue cosy and warm.

December

There’s more than one way to have a white Christmas! A festive big day is truly magical, and a real way to make a style statement. Be sure to give guests a lot of notice as it’s the busiest party season of all. Working around Christmas weather can be tricky, and a snowfall can throw transport plans into chaos.

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Perhaps you've considered selling the item or passing it on to a friend or family member but have you thought about how to properly dispose of all the personal and private data that it holds?

PCs and Laptops are a little more complicated. The only way to be sure that nobody can access your data is to remove the hard drive (your local computer shop may be able to help you) and either keep it safe or destroy it with a big hammer!

With this data, someone may be able to identify your name, address, friends and family, employment and education history, tax numbers and bank details. In the wrong hands this information could do more than cause you embarassment. It could lose you money or even result in legal issues such as identify theft.

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When you finish using your device it's important to remember to remove your Google or Apple account information and re-set the item back to factory defaults. This should ensure that even if the device is re-used, your data will be gone.

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Conservation areas reinstated at Ashton Court

Visitors are being urged to help preserve the ecology of the Ashton Court Estate as temporary conservation areas have been set up.

Sections of The Plateau located near the Clifton Lodge car park of the 850-acre country park, have been roped off for the spring to offer protection to some of the endangered wildlife on the estate.

Areas marked with a rope fence should not be entered, and visitors must stay on the mown and marked paths with dogs being kept on a short lead.⁠ This replicates last year’s temporary conservation areas which were put in place following record numbers of visitors during COVID-19 lockdowns.

The Parks and Green Spaces service has closed off The Plateau to protect breeding skylarks which make their nests amongst the grass. Increased visitor numbers and numbers of dogs roaming off the lead are believed to have contributed to a decline in their population over the last 40 years.

After the success of the previous temporary conservation zone in protecting skylark nests, it was decided that they would be put in place again this year.

The area is also home to an important population of green-winged orchids, some of which are in danger of being damaged by the impact of walkers while they are dormant underground.

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Councillor Ellie King, Cabinet member for Communities, said: “We recognise how important the use of Ashton Court Estate and the other parks and green spaces throughout Bristol have been for people to exercise and maintain their physical and mental health, and we support and encourage this to continue.

“The action we are taking at Ashton Court Estate is about striking a balance between maintaining these facilities and protecting the ecology within them to ensure the spaces can be used and enjoyed by all citizens well into the future.

“Everyone can play their part in safeguarding the wildlife at Ashton Court by not entering the roped-off temporary conservation areas, keeping their dog on a short lead in the area and sticking to the mown and surfaced paths."

Bristol City Council has introduced the measures as a manager of a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The temporary conservation zones are expected to remain in place until the mid-summer.

For further information and an estate map which includes the location of The Plateau please visit: www.bristol.gov.uk/museums-parks-sports-culture/ashton-court-estate

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MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN SPRING CLEANING YOUR CAR We all know it doesn’t hurt to give your car a good spring cleaning every so often.This not only makes you thoroughly proud of your nice clean car but also gets rid of any ground in dirt that builds up over time.

But, mistakes can be made on when to actually begin the process of doing your deep cleaning or spring cleaning. Our guide will also advise you on when to never wash your car.

UPHOLSTERY

If you have either leather or cloth seats, it’s most important not to leave them to not have a build -up of grime and dirt. This by no means never looks pleasant and neither is it hygienic or nice and comfortable to sit on.

It’s always advisable when cleaning leather and cloth seats to never use any household disinfectant such as bleach, which will ruin the overall appearance of most materials.

The two basic rules to follow:

LEATHER SEATS

Never soak your seats completely and the best natural cleaning solution is white vinegar, mixed in hot water and a dash of washing-up liquid. Once your seats have fully dried, apply a reputable leather conditioner to increase the look and longevity of your leather car seats.

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CLOTH SEATS

Firstly as you would normally do, give your cloth seats a good vacuum clean, and like before, use a combined solution of hot water, white vinegar, and a dash of washing up liquid.

Then scrub the solution thoroughly into the fabric with a soft brush to liven up the fabric.

WHEELS FIRST

It’s normally the recommended practice of most professional car washers to wash the dirtiest part of the car, the wheels. The practice is to use a high-pressure washer to get rid of most of the dirt. Then you can start the hand cleaning process of applying a wet sponge to wipe each tyre and wheel alloy clean.

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Your garden in April

Spring should be well under way this month with daffodils in full flow, their bright flowers enough to cheer up any day. Blossom trees will be blooming and fresh growth will be appearing on plants everywhere. “April showers’ are common but don’t be deceived by sudden burst of rainfall – you may need to start watering plants more regularly on dry, bright and windy days. With longer days and stronger sunshine growing conditions are continually improving and the warmer weather will give us all the opportunity to get busy in our gardens.

Sow hardy annuals

Hardy annuals are plants that can be sown from seed in the open ground. Get them off to an early start by sowing in pots or modules.

Modular trays are also handy for sowing summer bedding plants such as marigolds, lobelia and petunias. Label each seed tray and once they are growing put them outside when the weather is warm day and night.

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Support climbers

Climbing plants should be growing rapidly now, so will need ample support for new growth. Extend or replace trellis as necessary or add more wire to archers and tripods.

New shoots will need to be gently encouraged sideways as they grow. This will send vital growth hormones doing the length of the shoot rather than just to the tip and so will encourage flowering all over the plant.

Plant of the month Rhododendron The rest of the garden will also be growing well now, so if you have been putting off carrying out any major pruning then now is the time to bite the bullet and get it done. Trees, shrubs and hedges should be cut back now before birds begin to nest.

Care for your lawn

The lawn will need regular mowing from now until autumn. Get some maintenance carried out to your lawn mower to ensure it stays in good running order – at the very least your mower blades should newly sharpened ready for regular use. Keep the edges of the lawn tidy after moving with a sharp pair of shears or a lawn edger. Don’t forget to give the lawn a spring feed after mowing if you haven’t got around to doing it yet. If a more drastic approach is needed to spruce up your lawn, sowing seeds for new lawns or over seeding dead patches can be carried out from midApril onwards.

Why should you plant them?

Ancient Greek meaning “Rose tree’ the rhododendron family includes azaleas. These stunning shrubs flower in all sorts of vibrant colours and can help brighten those difficult dark spots in your garden. Rhododendrons are grown for their spectacular flowers usually borne in spring, although some – the deciduous rhododendron or azaleas have good autumn colour.

How should you plant them?

In the wild rhododendrons are woodland plants, so they prefer dappled sunshine and can manage well in shade. They like plenty of water however will not do well in boggy or badly draining soil, so drainage is key.

Plant in autumn or spring and use ericaceous compost.

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Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20

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

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

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

Gemini May 21 - June 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

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

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

Cancer June 21 - July 22

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

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

Leo July 23 - Aug 22

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

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

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 aviable 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.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

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

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

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

Capricorn Dec 22 - 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

Forecasted by Marie Hayward 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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