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Welcome to this months magazine, as we enter half way through the year what have you achieved so far? During lockdown it seems a lot of DIY work has been done in the garden and in the our homes that has probably been put off for years. As summer approaches we will probably be spending more time than ever at home in our gardens with barbeques and sun bathing so why not make it the best it can be. However, if you’re like me and not a big fan of the sunshine, especially when is scorching hot outside then your inner sanctum that’s your home is going to be your best friend sat in front the TV with binge worthy box sets. Either way just enjoy the slower pace of life at the moment as before you know it we will be back to running around like headless chickens queuing up at shopping malls trying to get the best deals. I suppose looking back on the lockdown we will all think how nice the simple life really is and want to return to the peace and quiet all over again without the Draconian lockdown measures and the dreaded virus that is Covid-19. On that note please stay alert this month and safe lives by not venturing out to the hot spots around Bristol to grab those rays.

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Issue 43 June 2020

Thank Cod for Fish and Chips!

Following the resounding success of last year’s National Fish and Chip Day, and in response to the Government’s recent announcements, we are absolutely delighted to say that our celebration of the nation’s favourite dish will go ahead in 2020, but a little later than planned ‪on Friday 4th September!

As well as being one of the most popular awareness days of the year, we want National Fish and Chip Day this year to be even more special as we say a very big thank you to this amazing industry who are at the centre of every community, and who have, when able to do so safely, adapted to keep us fed, and when that wasn’t possible have kept us all safe by remaining closed at great sacrifice to their business. All of them have shown great resilience throughout lockdown. So let's make National Fish and Chip Day 2020 the best yet as we bring together everyone involved in creating this iconic British dish; from Fish & Chip shops, pub chains, restaurants, retailers, to the fishermen and farmers who provide the sustainable and natural ingredients needed to create this family favourite.

Last year National Fish and Chip Day was a day like no other, with everyone talking about the nation's favourite dish from first thing in the morning until late at night! People across the country came together to celebrate their love of fish and chips. Shops reported their highest footfall of the year…even higher than Good Friday in many cases. 62 million people would have seen, heard or read about National Fish and Chip Day and our hashtag was #1 on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook from 8am until 8pm. This is the biggest food awareness day of the year and we would be delighted to help you generate some fabulous content. More information to follow but in the meantime, call Jo on 07734 050238 or email jo@risecommunications.co.uk or Sarah on 07786 261934 sarah@ risecommunications.co.uk if you would like to discuss feature ideas.

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity to receive one-off government funding in response to COVID-19 Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) welcome today’s announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care that Air Ambulances UK are set to receive £6 million of funding to be distributed amongst the UK’s 22 air ambulance charities, in response to COVID-19. It is yet to be confirmed how much GWAAC and each of the air ambulances will receive, but the funding comes as part of £22 million which is being awarded to health and care charities to allow them to continue providing vital support to their communities during the pandemic. Despite the lockdown, GWAAC’s Specialist Paramedics and Critical Care Doctors have continued to work on the frontline, stepping up and adapting their lifesaving service to support their NHS colleagues in the fight against COVID-19. The crew have been attending to COVID-19 patients as part of their normal day-to-day service, adapting their work to wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to remain safe. The charity is also providing Specialist Paramedics to work on a 24/7 Trauma Advice Line to support land crews and ease the strain on the NHS, and previously provided Specialist Paramedics and ventilators to assist with inter-hospital transfers for critically ill COVID-19 patients. Like all air ambulance charities across the UK, GWAAC are not funded by the NHS, and receive no day-to-day funding from the Government, relying on vital charitable donations to raise the £4 million a year needed to remain operational.

Anna Perry, CEO of GWAAC, says: “Although it is unlikely that the money we receive from this pot of funding will cover the shortfall we are expecting in income this year, it will make a huge difference to us being able to continue providing our lifesaving service to those in need, allowing us to be more resilient in these uncertain times. We look forward to receiving further details over how the funding will be allocated.” Due to COVID-19, many fundraising events and campaigns have had to be cancelled or postponed, having a significant impact on income for charities across the UK. This announcement comes at a time when funding is needed more than ever to ensure that Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, who have seen their number of call-outs start to rise again, can continue providing their vital services. Anna continued: “We are eternally grateful to have such a generous and supportive community that recognise the invaluable service our crew are continuing to provide on the frontline of this pandemic. We are proud to be supporting our NHS colleagues in the fight against this virus, and we couldn’t do this without them.” GWAAC provides the critical care and air ambulance service to 2.1 million people across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. Their crew bring the skills and equipment of a hospital to the scene of the most critically ill or injured across the region, providing lifesaving treatment where it’s needed the most.

Your Garden In June

Come June, its pretty safe to say that the risk of frost is behind us – summer is on its way and it’s time to make sure the garden is in good shape for the summer months. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the garden is bursting into life. This makes June a particularly busy month for the green-fingered among us with lots of planting, pruning, maintenance and weeding to do done. All our hard work is sure to be worth the effort though as we sit back and admire the onset of summer in our garden.

Plant of the month: Rose

The essential gardening jobs for June

Plant baskets and containers Now the risk of morning frost has passed, its time to plant up your containers, hanging baskets and planters. If you already had them growing in the greenhouse, or hardening off outside during the day, then It’s now safe to move them out to their summer position – choosing a sunny spot will ensure you get the best from them. Trim any excess growth to maintain shape and deadhead regularly to encourage flower growth. Water at least once a day or more frequently when it’s hot dry and windy. Regular feeding – once per week in the summer – will also help your plants to thrive. Mow lawns once a week The lawn will be growing fast now and will continue to do so throughout the summer, so a good weekly cut is essential to keep it looking neat and tidy. To make sure your lawn looks its best for summer, apply a spring fertiliser onto established lawns now.

A good feed and a regular close cut will encourage extra growth making your lawn thick and lush. Don’t forget to reduce cutting frequency and raise mower blades if we have a drought.

Why should you plant them? Roses suit all kinds of gardens –they come in huge variety of colours, shapes and scents. They can be grown in beds, borders and containers and can be grown up walls, fences and trellis.

Care for your roses June is traditionally the month when roses are at their peak. You will need to keep an eye out for black spots and aphid attacks. Both of these will need treating immediately to ensure that too much damage doesn’t occur. Black spot is a serious disease for roses caused by a fungus which infects the leaves and reduces plant vigour, and should be treated at first sign of infection with a fungicide. Green fly are sapsucking creatures that can alter the growth of roses, also decreasing their vigour. Treat roses that are being attacked by aphids with an insecticide.

How should you plant them? Roses grown in containers can be planted all year round – check the label when buying though as their preferred spot and conditions will vary depending on the type. Dig a hole roughly twice the size of the root ball to a spade’s depth, dig in a good quality compost and fork in a general fertiliser.

Deadhead any faded rose blooms to encourage fresh buds to grow and apply a rose fertiliser after the first flowering.

Plant the rose to the same depth as it was in the container, firm down and water well. Apply a rose fertiliser every spring for amazing displays of colour.

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Leading housebuilder partners with RSPB to give tips for wildlife watching in Bristol, Somerset & Gloucestershire as lockdown continues Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have teamed up with long-term partner the RSPB to offer tips to people across Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset on bringing wildlife closer to home as the lockdown is eased but set to continue. With the majority of us remaining at home, combined with a dramatic reduction in road traffic, many people are discovering the amazing wildlife on our doorsteps, and how important our gardens, balconies and outdoor spaces are, particularly in urban areas. The RSPB, the UK's largest conservation charity, has worked with Barratt and David Wilson Homes to offer residents a practical guide to creating wildlife friendly areas, not only in gardens, but in smaller outdoor spots too, such as doorsteps, windowsills and balconies. The show homes at Ladden Garden Village, Yate, from Barratt and David Wilson Homes, have been given a Gold award by the RSPB for their wildlife-friendly gardens, along with Silver for Great Oldbury (David Wilson Homes), and Great Oldbury (Barratt Homes), Stonehouse and Bronze for Sunningend View, Gloucester. The Ladden Garden Village show home gardens include a hedgehog highway, bird boxes and baths, a bug hotel, lavender hedges for bees and butterflies and a raised pond with child-safe grid. Bringing Your Garden to Life, which has been shared with Barratt and David Wilson Homes customers across Bristol, Gloucestershire and So merset this week, outlines simple tips including:

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Provide food - much of which comes from plants. Select plants rich in pollen and nectar such as lavender, native honeysuckle, wallflower and summer jasmine and offer a variety of shrubs, climbers, flowers, grass and trees

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Provide water - the single most wildlife rich home you can offer in anything from an upturned dustbin lid or old sink to a bird bath or full-sized wildlife pond

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Provide shelter - in the form of plants and shrubs but also log piles and nesting boxes for birds, bats, bees and hedgehogs. All can be bought readymade but the Barratt RSPB Garden Guide includes lots of advice on making your own

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Mey Duek, RSPB wildlife expert added: "For many of us, taking a few moments to enjoy the natural world and discover the wildlife we share our neighbourhoods with has offered an escape from the news. Whether it is watching birds out of the window or hearing their songs from your garden there is no question that it is relaxing to enjoy nature. And studies have shown that this is good for both our physical and mental health. "Unfortunately the UK's wildlife is disappearing, but our gardens can help reverse this. If you have been enjoying the sights and sounds of our birds and insects or have noticed wildlife is less common than you remember, you can help. We have worked with Barratt Homes to produce a simple guide to wildlife friendly gardening, along with tips and ideas for everyone whether you have a garden or window box. You do not need a big garden or lots of money to do this, and you will be helping the birds in your area." Bringing Your Garden to Life is available to download here: https://www.barratthomes.co.uk/campaigns/ giving-nature-a-barratt-home/ https://www.dwh.co.uk/campaigns/providing-ahome-for-nature-to-thrive-in/

Barratt Developments, owner of Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, aims to be the leading national sustainable housebuilder. Through its partnership with the RSPB, launched in 2014, the company seeks to design and landscape its developments and green spaces in an ecological and nature-friendly way. The five star developer also runs a nationwide programme to create RSPB approved wildlife-friendly gardens for its show homes, such as Ladden Garden Village, Yate, from Barratt and David Wilson Homes. Chris Burton, West regional managing director, Barratt Developments Plc said: "With both the pace and place of life massively changed due to the current lockdown, combined with the arrival of spring, lots of us are watching wildlife like never before. So we're delighted to be able to continue this work by sharing some simple tips on giving nature a home with all of our customers, whether you're living in urban apartments, town houses or semi-rural developments." "Through our long-standing partnership with the RSPB, the UK's largest conservation charity, we have made it our mission to improve the way in which nature and wildlife are incorporated into our new communities. So we're delighted to be able to continue this work by sharing some simple tips on giving nature a home with all of our customers, whether you're living in urban apartments, town houses or semi-rural developments."

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MEMORIAL WOODLANDS MOVE TOWARDS LARGER FUNERAL SERVICES Bristol Memorial Woodlands is now able to offer larger scale funeral services depending on the number of households involved. Congregations of between 20 and 30 people can now be accommodated in the chapel and rooms at the woodland burial grounds near Alveston, just outside of Bristol, with careful planning to keep households separate. In keeping with the guidance, which is under constant review, Bristol Memorial Woodlands has been able to arrange for the required spacing to be possible in its chapel. The funeral directors, working with each family, are able to ensure that social distancing between different households can be maintained during services while allowing the maximum number of people to attend. Christopher Baker, who founded Bristol Memorial Woodlands, where a woodland nature reserve is being created with trees planted in memory of those buried there, said: “For some weeks now we have been restricted to a maximum of 10 people at a funeral but the relaxing of regulations and with planning over seating we can now accommodate between 20 and 30 people, depending on the households involved. “Throughout the pandemic we have been offering people an opportunity to come back later in the year to have a memorial service after a small-scale burial service. The time is not yet right for us to start booking those services but we can offer some comfort to those organising a funeral now.

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STRANDED BABIES HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR UK LAW REFORM A specialist in modern family law says current UK surrogacy laws need a major reform in light of the news that dozens of babies are stranded abroad after being born to surrogate mothers during the coronavirus crisis. Sarah Wood-Heath says the heartbreaking reality that intended parents are unable to travel to their newborn babies in other countries, highlights how the outdated laws in the UK are letting parents down. Sarah, a partner at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, said: “It is a sad fact that a lot of people who are trying to start a family via a surrogate in this country feel like they have no choice but to go abroad to complete the process. “In the UK it is very difficult to find a surrogate outside of your family and friendship group as commercial surrogacy arrangements are not legal. This means that you cannot pay someone to be your surrogate (only reasonable expenses). It also means you are unable to advertise that you are looking for a surrogate and a surrogate is unable to advertise themselves. “There is also no binding contract between the surrogate and the intended parents which leads to a lot of unnecessary anxiety and uncertainty on both sides. Furthermore, the surrogate (and her partner) are recognised as the legal parents of the child until the intended parents obtain a parental order from the Court following the birth. “For those who feel uncomfortable and vulnerable with the position in the UK or who don’t have a friend or family member willing to carry their baby the options are few and far between and so they look to foreign jurisdictions. In a lot of foreign countries the rules are more relaxed, they allow commercial surrogacy and some have an established legal process recognising the intended parents as the legal parents at birth.” The USA is a popular surrogacy hotspot as commercial surrogacy is legal in most states but the high cost of the process here means it is often prohibitive to intended parents. As a result countries like Ukraine have become increasingly popular, where treatment is more affordable but there are less regulations.

“There are advantages but also risks to choosing surrogacy abroad and it adds complications to an already difficult and stressful situation, not least having to obtain travel documents to get the baby home once it is born. I have had clients who have been stuck abroad for months after the birth of their child,” said Sarah. “Of course, nobody could foresee this current situation but it does bring into stark reality the existing concerns family lawyers have about both our system and the systems in other countries. “The Law Commission is currently reviewing our surrogacy laws which is a really welcome development and I hope that the system is updated to reflect modern family living and to help couples achieve their goals of starting a family as much as possible and make the path easier here in the UK. “We must remember that at the heart of this are parents who have usually been on a torrid and fraught journey of infertility to get to this point and who desperately want to grow their family. “The anxiety of the intended parents whose babies are thousands of miles away must be phenomenal so I hope that the government will step in soon and class their journeys as essential travel so the families can be united.” Sarah’s comments come after it was reported that over 50 babies are stranded at one Ukraine clinic and are now being cared for by nurses at a nearby hotel. Sarah Wood-Heath is a partner and expert in specialist family law, helping clients build and create their families. Her specialisms include surrogacy, donor conception and co-parenting agreements. For more information visit www.clarkewillmott.com

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Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 If you are missing your social life at present, remember this will not last forever. Use this time wisely, and step back and do a review of different areas of your life. This could mean you will find a new project or interest, Or decide to do a good clear out. It could be beneficial to you to follow your intuition, and to also try and take note of it. Keywords. Review, and intuition Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 It seems very likely that you are feeling a little pulled in several directions at present. Stop and take a breather, and allow your mind to drift and see if this helps you to find some clarity, to help you decide your next move. You may find you are putting off something that if you put your mind to, you will find a new energy for yourself, and something to be proud of. Keywords clarity and inspiration Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 You may be struggling a bit as you may be feeling stuck.If at all possible, try and relax into being more flexible, and sensitive to yourself and others Needs. If things are getting to you a little, remember everything changes and renewal will be on its way, you may find some new opportunities in the near future. Keywords sensitivity and flexibility Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 You may have moments of feeling a little fraught, and sometimes a little overwhelmed. For you at this time, it may be helpful to try and keep a balance in your life, and allow yourself some loving kindness. You have many close friends and family, and you are all very supportive to each other. Remember, you have an amazing inner strength, and you can face things that you donâ€™t always think you can. Keywords balance and inner strength Gemini May 21 - June 20 You may be feeling a little frustrated at not being able to do some of the things you really want to do right now. Take a deep breath, and allow yourself a little you time, to allow yourself to calm down, and help you see things more clearly. You have amazing quality of endurance, and inner strength. As well as a great and creative imagination. This could be a time for putting that creativity into motion. Keywords. Balance, clarity and creativity Cancer June 21 - July 22 If you feel that you have decisions to make, a bit like standing at a crossroads. This could be a good time to look at the situation, or problem that you have been keeping on the back burner. Remember that when we hang onto things like storing up too many things in a house, so can the mind can become cluttered. So take a step back and look at the situation or problem from different angles. Once you have Rrealised or released this, you may well find opportunities coming your way. Keywords. Realisation, action and opportunities

Leo July 23 - Aug 22 Your emotions may be feeling a little in a tangle at the moment, if this is the case spend some time and think of all the positive things that you have, and begin to plan for things that you want to do in the future. If this is difficult for you, try and get outside and be with nature, she always has something wonderful to give us. Maybe take a camera and take some beautiful photos, or maybe see if you get inspiration to write poetry, or something new and wonderful. Things will begin to move forward,, and new things and opportunities will be here again keywords. Positivity, planning and new interests. Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 This may be time to look round and gather not just your thoughts, but possibly things that are in wrong places, or that need to be dealt with. Giving things a CleanSweep both in the practical, and in the mind, can be very beneficial. Follow your intuition, and you will find this Will help to renew your own energy, and positivity, for your surroundings and for yourself. Keywords. Clearing, positivity and intuition Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 This could be a good time to review a few things that are on your mind, to see what needs weeding out and what can be brought in without too many major adjustments. This could bring a lot of new and interesting things into your life, And may bring you Some renewed inspiration. if you find some things quite difficult, remember you have a strong Character that can carry you through most difficulties. Keywords. Review, redo, and renew Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 You always seem to be on the go, and have a little time for yourself. If you can, try and find a small space in your day to review and reflect on your day, and plans for the future. You like to try and help people, sometimes you can be a little forceful in your comments,, if you can, be more sensitive for your own feelings as well as those of others. Flexibility can sometimes be a good thing to, as long as it doesnâ€™t mean you straight from your own values. Keywords. You time, flexibility and sensitivity Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 This seems to be a time of collecting and\or reviewing. It may literally be a time to gather your thoughts, as much as anything else. Try and keep calmness and balance, and use this time for clearing your environment, and keeping your mind clear of negative thoughts. There will soon be some opportunities coming your way. Keywords. Gathering, clearing, and new opportunities Capricorn Dec 22 0 Jan 19 This could be a time for new ideas or projects, especially if you are feeling a bit stressed due to our current circumstances. Give yourself some you time, and reflect on things that may need some nurturing. This could be your home environment, or relationships. Keywords nurturing and renewal

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Marie Curie’s famous fundraising campaign goes virtual to recover devastated fundraising income Marie Curie’s famous Blooming Great Tea Party is going virtual this year and the charity needs Bristolian tea party hosts more than ever before to make up for the devastating effect the coronavirus crisis has had on the charity’s income. The end of life charity is calling on you to throw a Blooming Virtual Tea Party from home this summer. While staying indoors is the new normal, throwing a virtual tea party is a fun way to stay connected to the ones you love during this time and a great way to support nurses working on the frontline of the crisis.

“I’ve met their nurses before. They are inspiring, kind, caring and loving people who are currently caring for people at the end of their lives and keeping people out of hospital, helping the NHS cope with the Coronavirus crisis. Every last crumb of the money you raise will help people at the end of their lives. So please join me by raising a cuppa, and some money, in your lounge or garden for the Marie Curie Nurses on the front line”. Natalie Garland, Marie Curie South West Fundraising Manager said: “Our Blooming Great Tea Party looks a little different this year but I think everyone needs an excuse to meet up with their friends and family – online of course – and check in on the people they love. If you can do that while raising some money for Marie Curie, then your generous donations will enable us to help even more people at the end of their lives get the care they need in this time of uncertainty. “We rely on the support of the amazing public to ensure our nurses can keep caring for people. And while the coronavirus crisis has badly impacted our fundraising events, we hope by going virtual we’ll be able to raise the vital funds we need to keep supporting people in our communities across our region.”

In people’s homes across the South West the charity is caring for people with terminal illnesses, as well as people with Covid-19, and is protecting the NHS by keeping patients away from hospital. However, as the charity has stepped up its support for the nation, its fundraising income has been devastated by the impact of lockdown measures – it had to cancel its Great Daffodil Appeal in March and closed all its charity shops shortly after (including shops in Whitchurch and on Gloucester Road). That is why the charity and its celebrity ambassador, Mel Giedroyc, are encouraging everyone to download Zoom, Skype or Houseparty and connect with friends and family while raising some money at the same time. Cake lover and tea party extraordinaire, Mel Giedroyc says: “You can bake it, fake it, brew it or stew it – whatever your cup of tea, Marie Curie’s Blooming Great Tea Party is going ‘virtual’ this year and it’s a simple way to keep in touch with your chums, while raising money for a wonderful cause, which, I think you’ll agree, we all need right now". “Marie Curie needs to raise a massive £2.5million each week to care for the tens of thousands of people who need its nursing and hospice care. This year, the amazing nurses and frontline staff need you more than ever, as the fundraising events they rely 20on have all been cancelled.

To register as a Blooming Virtual Tea Party host visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty or call 0800 716 146 for you fundraising pack full of hints, tips, recipes and fundraising ideas. Stuck for recipe ideas? You can find plenty of nspiration on the Marie Curie website or why not try out this Coffee, Walnut and Baileys cake recipe kindly provided by Marie Curie South West Community Fundraiser Lynda Thomas.

Coffee, Walnut Method: and Baileys cake Cake: 8oz butter or soft margarine 8oz caster sugar 8oz self-raising flour 4 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 1 tablespoon coffee essence 2oz chopped walnuts Filling: Âź pt fresh double cream And a good dash of baileys Topping: Glace icing made with approx. 4oz icing sugar and approx. 2 tablespoons of coffee essence Truffles and flaked almonds

Grease two 8â€? sandwich tins and line the base of each with greased baking parchment. Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the flour, baking powder and then eggs and coffee essence. Mix together and then add the chopped walnuts. Divide into two tins and bake for 25 mins on 180 oC/ Fan 160 oC/Gas 4 until well risen and golden brown. Whip cream until stands in soft peaks, gently mix in Baileys. When sponge is cold remove from tins and sandwich together with the cream mixture. For topping mix icing sugar with coffee essence to make a spreadable icing, make sure it is not too runny. Spread over the top of the cake and decorate with truffles and flaked almonds.

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THE FORCE, EXTERMINATE AND F.A.B. WILL SEE US THROUGH LOCKDOWN As you’d probably expect, again this month we’re doing things a little differently. Cinema doors sadly are still closed, but things are slowly improving, and luckily there’s plenty of binge-worthy entertainment to watch at home.

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Here we’ll highlight the top TV and films available on a range of streaming services. Last month saw two Star Wars movies – Revenge of the Sith and The Empire Strikes Back – celebrate major birthdays. That’s why now is the perfect time to delve into The Mandalorian on Disney Plus. An 8-part series set between the events of Episode VI and VII, it follows a lone bounty hunter journeying from planet to planet in the hopes of protecting a vital asset. Meanwhile, over on Netflix, the long-awaited TV adaptation of Snowpiercer arrives. Set in the far future where humanity must keep moving to survive a frozen Earth, the lower classes will only stay satiated for so long. Then The Lovebirds has recently started streaming, following a romantic couple’s attempt to track down a murderer. Don’t discount the joys both Brit Box and Amazon Prime bring either. The former features old-school English classics like Doctor Who and Thunderbirds, while Prime is stacked with original TV shows like Upload and New Amsterdam to check out. The sun might be shining, but there’s plenty of boxsets set to encourage you to stay safe and at home. The month of June needn’t be a month of moan. Article by Aaron Potter

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GARDEN CENTRE ARE NOW OPENING AND TO HELP HERE IS THE OPENING TIMES AND ADDRESSES Some garden centres across the Bristol region are reopening After Boris Johnsonâ€™s announcement concerning Englandâ€™s roadmap out of the lockdown. Has we have seen some lockdown measures relaxed, garden centres in Bristol are welcoming customers back in that are in need of gardening tools and plants. Bristol has been reopening Garden centres since Wednesday, with one of the first stores to open being Dobbies Garden Centre in Thornbury. Here is a list of garden centres now reopen for business in Bristol. The Dobbies Garden Centre The store is on Milbury Heath, Thornbury, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8QH. Open from 9am until 6pm daily. Fonthill & Lakeside Garden Centre The store is on Bath Road in Bitton will be opening at 9am and is expected to be open 8:30am5:30pm Monday to Saturday and 10:30am to 4pm on Sundays. Henleaze Garden Shop The store is on 146-148 Henleaze Rd, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4NB. Open 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Saurday and Sundays 10am to 4pm

Almondsbury Garden Centre The store is on 51-53 Over Ln, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4BP opens (10am - 4pm daily). Elmwood Nursery and Garden Centre The store is on Westerleigh Road, Henfield, Bristol BS36 2UP. Open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and Sundays 9am to 4pm St Aldams Nursery The store is on Westerleigh Rd, Pucklechurch, Bristol BS16 9PY. Open 9am-5pm Mondays to Saturdays and 9am-4pm on Sundays. Riverside Garden Centre The store is on Clift House Rd, Southville, Bristol BS3 1RX. Open Monday to Saturday 9:30 to 5pm and Sundays 10:30amto 4:30pm Kemps Plants The store is on Westerleigh Rd, Westerleigh, Coalpit Heath, Bristol BS37. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm Sunday 10am to 4pm. Cadbury Garden Centre The store is on Smallway, Congresbury, Bristol BS49 5AA. Open 9am to 6am Monday to Saturday and 10:30am to 4pm on Sundays.

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Is the crisis an opportunity for positive change in the country? May be a 12-month 'back to work' strategy to help businesses plan of a better future - which in turn creates a better future of work, building green infrastructure, and brings citizens and experts closer together. The study also speculated that over time, the 'team A' and 'team B' working could develop into a more permanent three-day week, while the negative income tax could become a basic income floor for citizens. These ideas and others will clearly be subject to debate, but it's vital we have new thinking to 'build back better' and address the challenges we face, from the climate emergency to mass economic insecurity. So what you do think of this possible proposal, would it work for you or your business if it ever comes into place. Email us know your thoughts on this at info@directlocalonline.com.

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Deadline looms for artists affected by coronavirus crisis to apply for new support programme launched by Bristol charity The deadline is fast approaching for artists affected by the coronavirus crisis to apply to join a new sixmonth support programme, backed by emergency funding. The deadline for applications is Monday (June 1). Arts Council England made £160 million of emergency funding available in response to the impact of the Covid-19 with Bristol charity Bricks among the organisations to have benefited. Bricks director Jack Gibbon said: "Artists in the city are struggling. For various reasons, many haven't been supported by the measures introduced by the Government, whether due to their freelance practice not making up over 50% of their income, because they had not previously benefited from public funding, or because their business rates are paid as part of their rent rather than direct to local government. "Even before Covid-19, artists were faced with challenges such as increased rents, displacement from their spaces and of course living costs that rise faster than their income streams. Opportunities for artists to connect with buyers of their work, or even to present their work to an audience in Bristol are few and far between."

The grant has enabled Bricks to create its Reaching Resilience programme to meet the needs of artists affected by the Covid-19 crisis but also by wider systemic issues that have made practice as a visual artist in Bristol increasingly precarious.

Reaching Resilience will provide a mechanism for visual artists to make a living from their work, by connecting them with new audiences and supporters, as well as helping them to develop their skill set, hear about opportunities and learn from each other through a peer-to-peer network. Last year, Bricks, with the backing of leading figures from the arts community in Bristol and beyond, was behind a bid to buy Trinity Road Police Station in Old Market and transform it into an arts and community hub. Though unsuccessful in being selected, the charity has forged on with its work to support artists and communities through numerous smaller scale projects, while still working towards an arts and community hub concept in the medium term.

Deadline looms for artists affected by coronavirus crisis to apply for new support programme launched by Bristol charity Key elements of Reaching Resilience include: an online platform to profile artists, facilitate artwork sales and attract individual donations; a programme of peer-to-peer mentoring; a podcast series profiling artists and their stories; and a workshop series for artists on core skills needed to support their practice. There will also be opportunities for artists to participate in digital commissions, where they can explore new ways to present work online and engage with audiences locally and worldwide, with a digital ‘open studios’ event to come later in the year, offering the public a chance to see inside the artists’ studios virtually. Jack added: “This is the most exciting part of this project: to connect people with artists in a genuine way that fosters a greater understanding of both individual artists and their work but also what it is to be an artist.” Decision making around commissions and opportunities will be devolved to Bricks’ communities. Artists will be selected to be part of the Artist Cohort, through an open application process with a decision panel, known as the Artist Steering Group, including independent artists, Bricks director Jack Gibbon and Bricks artist trustees. Yuko Edwards, an independent artist who is on the Artist Steering Group, said: “Too often artist can find themselves living quite isolated and precarious existences, so it is good to see initiatives where artists are supporting each other for mutual benefit.”

The scheme is open to emerging and established artists with a breadth of career and life experiences and approaches to visual arts practice. Applicants must be based in the West of England, defined at Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Jack Gibbon added: "We want Reaching Resilience to be part of an inclusive and sustainable economic and cultural recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. The intention is that this programme lays the foundation for a self-funding mechanism to support visual arts practice in Bristol, which will develop collaboratively and iteratively over time. "Reaching Resilience will provide an area-wide network to connect artists. Often artists are working in back rooms and kitchen tables, in snatched moments between the rest of their life, without the support of a studio network. I don't think two artists will have the same experience of this programme, as different people will connect with different parts depending on their needs." The grant is critical to Bricks' ability to develop an income stream that will form the backbone of its post Covid-19 business model. Pre-Covid-19, Bricks was about to launch public commissions with communities in St Anne's, Brislington and Redcliffe. Unfortunately, as these projects involve high levels of face to face community interaction, they have been postponed until they can be safely delivered post-lockdown. As such Bricks' focus is on creating opportunities for local artists both through the Reaching Resilience programme and their work as public art producers.

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