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This Month..

4. SS Great Britian Presents 6. Frenchay primary school 8. Help shape social housing 10. Bristol’s Eurovison bid 16. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 20. What does it mean to follow your gut 22. Billy Chip 26. Transform a dull room 28. Kitchari 34. South Glos Council is making it easier 36. Your garden 38. Horoscopes

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SS GREAT BRITAIN PRESENTS: YOUR TICKET TO TASTE THE WORLD Embark on a global voyage of taste without leaving Bristol this summer at Brunel’s SS Great Britain with Dishes of Discovery from NOW until 4 September 2022 Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean liner, is inviting visitors to ‘Taste the World’ this summer, as it offers guests the chance to sample delicacies inspired by Victorian voyages to destinations visited by the ship in the 18th Century.

From 23 July to 4 September, visitors who step aboard the SS Great Britain will taste historic recipes from Mumbai, Cape Town and Crimea - discovering how the SS Great Britain connected people and places around the world.

SS Great Britain’s interpretation team studied diaries and documents to create these authentic recipes. As Joanna Mathers, Head of Collections, at SS Great Britain explains: “We have made some fascinating discoveries as part of this project. One of the dishes - the green coriander and coconut chutney - was inspired by Samuel Archer, the ship’s surgeon on a voyage to Mumbai in 1857.

We have access to his diary, which describes the food he experienced and this process gives visitors to the ship a chance to step back in time to the days before mass travel.

The dishes have been created by Bristol-based social enterprise, Travelling Kitchen, whose team worked with the ship’s archivists to explore historic recipes from These flavours would’ve been brand new and around the globe. The dishes created include exotic, and for many, their first time encouna zingy Melon and Ginger Jam from Cape tering the likes of coconut, ginger and melon.”

Town, traditional Borsch from Crimea and a tropical green coriander and coconut chutney from Mumbai - and are typical of those that passengers would have encountered as they disembarked in the faraway destinations.

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Sarah Francis, Founder at Travelling Kitchen said: "Food is something that everyone can relate to and one of Travelling Kitchen's aims is to use food and cooking to celebrate the diversity of the history and culture around us.

It has therefore been fantastic to work with SS Great Britain on this project, exploring the food that travellers on the SS Great Britain may have experienced in the ports she docked in.

Researching traveller accounts and cookery books of the time has been fascinating.

We have tested and tried these, sometimes adapting to reflect availability of ingredients and modern tastes but hopefully still giving visitors to the ship this summer a taste of the past and SS Great Britain's journey around the world."

Natalie Fey, Interpretation Manager at SS Great Britain, said of the new summer programme, ‘Dishes of Discovery’: “ During her working life, the SS Great Britain journeyed to 6 continents, 24 countries and journeyed round the world an incredible 32 times. Those passengers and crew, who travelled aboard, experienced many new cultural sights, sounds, smells and most importantly, tastes.

“This was clearly a time when mass tourism was experienced only by a select few, and the sense of excitement at trying new and exotic foods really comes across in some of the passenger and crew diaries. ‘Dishes of Discovery’ aims to give visitors to the SS Great Britain a chance to experience this thrill of encountering new and unusual foods for the first time, on board, all summer long!”

Tickets to the culinary experience are available on the SS Great Britain website at www.ssgreatbritain.org.

For further updates, Follow the SS Great Britain at @ssgreatbritain on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Excitement builds as new Frenchay Primary School nears completion Even as staff and students look forward to the summer holidays, a group from Frenchay Church of England Primary School have visited the site of their brand new facilities to take a last peek before building work is completed over the break. They will move in at the start of the new school year in September.

The school is a new build and enlargement on part of the site of the former Frenchay Hospital. It will have state of the art facilities and, as temperature records have tumbled recently, the visitors were particularly keen to see and learn about the environmental performance of their new building, which are designed to Passivhaus standards of environmental performance, meaning they will have a very low carbon impact on the environment.

Building work began in June 2021 and the construction will deliver new energy efficient, low impact facilities. Key features of the design include high levels of insulation, triple glazing, low energy LED lighting, heating provided by air-source heat pumps and recycling of heat through a Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery (MVHR) system, which also ensures good air quality throughout the school.

When complete the school will use electricity only, require no fossil fuel consumption on site and generate its own zero carbon energy through Photovoltaic solar panels on the roof, with any surplus energy feeding into the national grid.

This brand new facility, will provide accommodation for a larger number of pupils than the current school with capacity for 420 pupils to respond to increased demand in the area.

Frenchay CofE Primary School Headteacher, Katherine Marks, said:

“My staff and I are so excited about starting the new school year in this brand new building. The pupils who visited the site were fascinated to see how the school is coming together, layer by layer, as well as to meet some of the builders and hearing from them how they are making our new school.”

Designed and project managed by the council, the new £11million Frenchay CofE Primary School is the first Passivhaus school South Gloucestershire Council Cabinet in South Gloucestershire.

Members with responsibility for Schools and for Corporate Resources, Cllrs Erica Williams and Ben Burton, joined Leader, Toby Savage, and the staff and pupils on the recent tour and said:

“This is exciting for us, because we are seeing the benefits of our decision making, to provide the best possible start in life for children in South Gloucestershire, as well as to make a real difference on response to the Climate Emergency, are coming together.

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“We reassessed the original design for the new school in 2020 after the Council declared a Climate Emergency. We have invested £800,000 from our Climate Emergency Fund into the project and have been able to improve that design and invest in new technologies and building techniques to deliver what promises to be an excellent new school for these pupils, but something that will benefit them and generations to come.”

Rob Shipp, Construction Manager at BAM, the developer which is delivering the project, said: “This is a fantastic, local scheme for BAM and one that we are proud to be delivering for South Gloucestershire Council. The new Passivhaus school is extremely efficient and is constructed to high quality standards to meet the rigorous Elite Beds .pdf 1 25/04/2022 10:23 Passivhaus criteria. This building will be a huge asset to the area.”

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HELP SHAPE HOW SOCIAL HOUSING IS LET IN THE CITY..

Bristol City Council is reviewing the way it lets council and social housing, to ensure that people are housed in homes that meet their needs, giving priority to those in greatest need, and making the application process easier.

The review will give the council the opportunity to look at who is housed, and why, and develop options for how to let social housing in the future. They hope to hear from people across the city, including people living in social housing or currently on the waiting list. They will also be working with housing providers and organisations in the advice and voluntary sector.

Councillor Tom Renhard, Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery and Homes, said: “We need to take action. There are rising numbers of people becoming homeless and the increasingly unaffordable cost of housing in Bristol is creating more demand for social housing and increasing pressure on HomeChoice Bristol.

“The aim is to find the best way to create and support mixed and balanced communities, without disadvantaging those people with the greatest need.

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“It is vitally important that we get the views of people who are on the waiting list, or have recently been housed, to make sure they agree with what is being proposed following our extensive research phase.

“One of our greatest challenges is balancing the very high need for homes in Bristol, against a very limited pool of available properties. We need to make the best use of these properties, and have to manage the expectations of people on the register.

“We want to make the housing letting process fair, easy to use and transparent for all who use it and give people choice wherever possible in meeting their housing need.”

IDEAS BEING CONSULTED ON INCLUDE: Moving to a ‘managed choice’ system where the council can be more proactive in helping someone find a home.

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Extending the use of local letting policies.

“We have strongly recommended that BCC reviews the technology and processes behind the Home Choice system.

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Changes to priority groups, including giving top priority to care leavers and under-occupiers.

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There are currently nearly 18,000 households on the housing waiting list in Bristol, and more than 1,100 house holds in temporary accommodation.

This does not directly address the shortage of social housing in the city but many of the most common issues reported with the system are due to it being poorly designed and outdated. Addressing this would allow decision making in the council to become more transparent and support officers in sharing messaging about the process and where people are.

In addition, it is expected that the increasingly unaffordable cost of housing in Bristol will continue to contribute to demand for social housing and therefore pressures on the lettings scheme.

Ally Rush, Strategic Lead for Shelter Bristol, said: “Shelter Bristol has welcomed the opportunity to be involved in Bristol City Council’s Housing Allocations Review. In preparing our comments and feedback, we were able to include the experiences of our service users and volunteers, particularly those who attended workshops in early 2020, before the process was paused.

"We feel that BCC has taken our recommendations seriously and hope to see positive change implemented going forward.”

The survey will be open until Friday 7 October. To find out more and to give your views please visit www.ask.bristol.gov.uk/ housing-allocations You can request a paper copy, alternative format or translated version of the survey by contacting the housing team by email at lettings.review@bristol.gov.uk or by phone on 0117 3521444.

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Bristol’s Eurovision bid hits the right note with city hoteliers Hoteliers are backing a bid for Bristol to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, claiming it will be a huge boost for their businesses.

Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees announced at the weekend that the city would like to host the iconic contest at the Brabazon Hangar site in Filton.

The 2022 Eurovision Song Contest was won

by Ukraine but organisers say the conflict in that country means it will not be able to host it next year.

The United Kingdom finished runners-up, thanks to Sam Ryder’s Spaceman, so the BBC has been asked to take on hosting duties for the 2023 contest.

In a video message, Marvin Rees said: “As a global and diverse city of sanctuary, Bristol can be the caretaker of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

“We’re working in partnership with YTL Arena Bristol on a bid to bring Eurovision to the Brabazon Hangars.”

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Raphael Herzog, chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association, welcome the news.

He said: “The Eurovision Song Contest is a huge event with a massive worldwide audience and hosting it in Bristol would undoubtedly put our city on the map and be a huge boost for tourism.

“The event itself will see a huge demand for accommodation, as well as bringing visitors and supporters from all over Europe, and beyond, who may well want to make a return visit in the future as tourists once they get a glimpse of all that Bristol and the surrounding area has to offer.

“This is a remarkable opportunity for the city and would be a huge boost to hoteliers and other hospitality businesses as we continue on the slow, and challenging, road to recovery after the pandemic.

“We wish the Mayor and YTL Arena Bristol all the best with putting their bid together and will be keeping everything crossed that this amazing event can come to Bristol.

“The YTL Arena will be a huge asset to the city; showcasing it with an event like the Eurovision Song Contest will be invaluable in promoting Bristol as an event and tourism destination – and, of course, as a place to stay.”

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THE GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE DEVELOPMENT

New details have been revealed for a huge redevelopment of The Galleries including a 28-storey apartment tower that would become the tallest building in Bristol.

“We’re really keen to get your feedback. Are we going in the right direction, can these proposals be improved, and have we missed anything?”

The Galleries shopping centre behind Castle Park would be demolished under developers’ plans to use the site to build 450 new homes, as well as offices, student flats, a hotel, shops, and cafes.

The new details released show the apartment tower in the southeast corner with 240 apartments.

The height of the new apartment tower will be two storeys taller than Castle Park View, another similar tower recently built overlooking the park from the east.

9,500 square metres of offices with space for 800 jobs

Much of the frontage along the park, currently shut off from the street, will be open for new shops and cafes.

Developers Deeley Freed have published the details as part of a new consultation.

A spokesperson said: “The shopping centre is facing significant challenges, including a 35% drop in footfall from pre-pandemic levels.

The current situation, accelerated by the pandemic, isn’t sustainable. However, it provides an exciting opportunity to reinvent this city centre site, and address many of the city’s priorities.

“Over the last two years, we’ve been working with regeneration and city experts on the scheme, and are now delighted to share the emerging plans.

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The redevelopment will also include:

23,000 square metres of ‘flexible workspace’ with space for 2,000 jobs A 300-room hotel 5,200 square metres of shops and cafes 800 student beds 230 apartments The existing shops in the Galleries will remain open for at least the next two years.

Developers said at least one in five of the new homes will be classed as affordable.

Construction is expected to begin in late 2024, with the scheme finished in 2027.

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OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNERS OF THE BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA Teenage Cancer Trust and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) have been announced as the official charity partners of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta as the landmark event makes its highly anticipated return to Ashton Court Estate from 11th to 14th August 2022.

Teenage Cancer Trust is the only charity in the UK dedicated to meeting the unique and complex needs of teenagers and young adults fighting cancer, and GWAAC provides lifesaving emergency care to the 2.1 million people across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire and parts of Wiltshire.

On Saturday there will be special tours of GWAAC’s helicopter and some UV festival face painting for the Night Glow! Fiesta-goers should make sure to swing by each charity to say hello to their amazing teams and volunteers and show them support.

Supporting GWAAC will ensure the team will be ready to respond whenever and wherever they’re needed. With each air ambulance mission costing around £2,000 to attend, the charity needs to raise over £4 million a year to remain operational - and relies on the support of its incredible community, volunteers and local support to keep it flying.

Philippa Walker, Supporter Engagement Coordinator at GWAAC said: “We are Both charities will have a presence at this delighted to have been chosen as a year’s Balloon Fiesta - with Teenage Cancer charity partner for the Balloon Fiesta this Trust collecting donations from the public at year, alongside Teenage Cancer Trust, and Thursday’s iconic Nightglow and GWAAC so appreciate the opportunity to have a fundraising at the event’s Saturday Nightglow. presence on site across the weekend.

Along with the charities’ individual collections, each will be hosting an array of activities “To be able to speak with local people about across the Fiesta weekend. their local air ambulance, raising awareness and crucial funds will make such a huge At the dedicated Teenage Cancer Trust tent, difference. We hope that everyone visiting guests can expect some classic community has an amazing time.” entertainment including a tombola, raffles and an array of children’s activities.

Tracy Burns, Senior Relationship Manager at Teenage Cancer Trust also commented: “We GWAAC will be offering a number of different are incredibly proud that Bristol International activities across the weekend including CPR Balloon Fiesta has chosen to partner with sessions for families, children’s story time and Teenage Cancer Trust. medical kit demonstrations.

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This support means so much to everyone here at the charity and the funds raised will be truly life-changing for so many young people with cancer. We can’t thank them enough.”

Everyday, seven young people ages 13-24 are diagnosed with cancer, affecting their relationships, exams, careers and life plans.

Teenage Cancer Trust provides specialist services to young people affected across the UK, with two specialist facilities at Bristol’s Children’s Hospital and Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.

The specialist nurses and support teams in the South West are committed to supporting young people with cancer from Bristol and the surrounding areas to ensure they get the necessary access to specialist age-appropriate care, from psychological, emotional, financial, practical, educational or social support.

With the inclusion of last year’s 2021 Fiesta Fortnight, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is now in its 43rd year and has grown into one of Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon festivals, attracting over half a million locals and visitors alike. This year’s edition will take place between Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th August - with a series of community launches taking place across the city in partnership with Costa Coffee.

Visitors will be welcomed back to the ground of Ashton Court Estate on Thursday at midday with hot air balloons tethering throughout the afternoon, followed by the first mass assent of the festival taking place at 6pm.

The much-loved Nightglows will please late night visitors on Thursday and Saturday as late night visitors can witness the hot air balloons appear as giant light bulbs, as the roaring burners light up in time to music.

As always, myriad family entertainment will take place over the weekend with a selection of Bristol’s finest street food vendors, live music, fun fair, and this year’s introduction of the new VIP area Sky Lounge.

Visitors are encouraged to plan their journey ahead of time and book their car parking in advance. Parking tickets can be purchased here.

To keep up to date with all Balloon Fiesta news and updates, head to the website and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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BRISTOL HOTELIERS WELCOME CLARITY OVER CLEAN AIR ZONE

Bristol hoteliers have broadly welcomed news that the city’s Clean Air Zone will begin in November, providing a welcome boost to their businesses in an increasingly greener, cleaner world.

The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) say its members are broadly happy that a date has finally been set for the CAZ to begin – 28 November – more than a year after it was initially due.

Raphael Herzog, chair of the BHA, said: “We are increasingly being asked about our green credentials from customers who are considering staying with us.

“Feedback I’ve had from BHA members suggests that the general feeling is there are obvious health benefits from reducing air pollution and advantages in Bristol being recognised for its greener tourism.

“There is a feeling that some people might see the CAZ as enough of an extra cost to deter them from choosing city centre hotels but it has been suggested that three-quarters of vehicles that drive around Bristol will not be charged, so the impact will be quite small.

“Many companies are now asking about environmental policies, sustainability and pollution-reducing initiatives that we, as accommodation and conference or event venue providers, are part of, before they are prepared to confirm bookings.

“With conference events, we are already seeing clients encouraging their delegates to travel by train rather than by car, to improve their own green credentials.

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“They want to be seen to be as environmentally-friendly and responsible as possible and choosing a venue or accommodation within a Clean Air Zone reinforces that.”

The Clean Air Zone stretches from the A4 Portway, Ashton Gate and the Cumberland Basin in the West to the bottom of the M32 and Temples Meads in the east.

From November 28, the most polluting vehicles will be charged a minimum of £9 for entering the CAZ. Mr Herzog said: “Members tell me that, in some cases, there may be increased costs to hotel suppliers, who may pass that on to our hotels and we may have to review our own charges as a result.

“But we feel that the CAZ will probably have little impact in the short to medium term, but in the longer term will provide a positive message about Bristol being a cleaner, greener, place to visit, or to hold your wedding, conference or event.

“There are some concerns that we could see a reduced footfall in the city centre, with the additional costs of the CAZ adding to rising parking costs.

“But overall, members tell me they feel the Clean Air Zone is good news for Bristol.

“Reducing pollution has health benefits for everyone. Perhaps the fresher air will reduce the council’s cleaning costs and give it more money to spend on marketing the city and attracting more visitors and commercial clients.”

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FOLLOW YOUR GUT? What does it mean to “follow your gut”? We talk a lot about following your gut, especially when making decisions about people and, let’s face it, the property world is very much a people’s business!

Every-day, business is centred around interacting with people – landlords, tenants, team members, trades, the professionals we work with and, of course, other agents. The more time you spend and the more people you see, the more experiential it all becomes and, it’s only when you stop and question your innate decision-making process, that you start to unpick the process and analyze the thoughts, feelings, triggers and cues that you rely on, for the judgements and choices that you make.

Recently we’ve been training new team members, which has necessitated quite a bit of deconstruction of the process. The question we get asked again and again, is “…where does this gut instinct come from?” and “ should we listen to it and, if we do, how can we ensure that this fits into the qualitative, decision-making process?” Like all great questions, we’ve needed to go back to the drawing board, in order to provide and answer and it makes for some interesting discussion points.

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Some things are so ingrained in our language, behaviour and beliefs that it’s hard to look at them dispassionately, to decipher where they come from, this can definitely be said of the almost automatic responses of our gut instinct. Early mentions and definitions can be traced as far back as Plato but, most of us will recognize Jung’s theory of the ego (1916 psychological types) where he describes intuition as “an irrational function” and “perception via the unconscious.”

Intuition is the ability to automatically generate solutions without long logical arguments or evidence (Daniel Kahneman).

But is it intuition, instinct, impulse, or inspiration and what is the difference and, does it have any science behind it and, most importantly, should we listen to it or discount it as nonsense?

In these days of 21st Century sophistication, it’s hard to envisage ourselves as animals.

But we are. We are different to other animals, in that we have the capacity for abstract reasoning and introspection (this plus opposable thumbs) but we have a lot of the same in built behaviours, especially in the less advanced and earlier parts of our brains.

Impulse

This comes from the more primitive parts of our brains, and it is a “towards – seek – desire” emotion. It is an attraction towards something, benefit driven and is part of our animal behavioural system.

Instinct

This is the opposite of impulse; “avoid, withdraw.” When you have a gut instinct you have a feeling or a sense that something is challenging your values; it could be negative, and you may wish to avoid it. There is something reminding you here of a previous experience associated with something negative. It is an avoidance mechanism and is again part of our animal behavioural system from the early formed part of our brain.

Inspiration – When the mind is perfectly balanced and we have self-governance, we can be inspired; this feels wonderful because we are acting from a place of equilibrium.

Knowing where these emotions and feelings come from (which can be powerful but, sometimes, even confusing and overwhelming) and being able to look at them, to see whether they are based in fact, helps us to make balanced and well-founded choices and judgements. When we do this, we are using all the amazing parts of our brain, ensuring good outcomes.

Both two emotions

Impulse and instinct, are based on associations that are stored from previous experiences and are there both to protect us from things that are frightening and to seek out things that are essential and desirable.

They are constantly changing and being remodeled through the trial and error of daily life and experiences.

Intuition

This is where we “foresee” things in the future and imagine and weigh up potential consequences. We are able to “hold stories” in our mind of what may happen and of strategies to deal with these potential outcomes. This comes from the more advanced part of our brains. Showing us potential downsides of situations and creating scenarios. Intuition is an attempt to moderate our impulses and instincts; trying to mediate both the overdoing and the underdoing of the animal instincts and impulses, by governing the animal in us.

Restoring balance into objectivity – even mindedness.

Geeky brain fun facts: • • • • • • • • •

Your brain is 75% water It is the fattiest organ in the human body It has 86-100 billion neurons (cells which communicate with others) It has 100 trillion synapses (connections) Weighs about 3 pounds Consumes 25% of your body’s oxygen Burns 20% of your total calories Uses 12-25 watts of power Information passes from our limbs to our brain at a speed of 150-260 mph

In conclusion, our humble advice would be to acknowledge these feelings whilst seeing them for what they are. Use them as a guide.

If your instinct is pointing you towards a previous negative experience, then question what about it is highlighting this. The brain is amazing and there are parts of it that we still do not understand; when it comes to judgement and decision making, the key is to use all parts of it, to help make a rational and balanced evaluation.

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Finalists in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 BillyChip is celebrating after its co-founders Jon Hope and Megan Abernethy-Hope were named finalists in the Entrepreneur for Good Award category of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The pair have been selected out of over 5,300 entrants - the most the awards has ever had.

BillyChip was created to continue the legacy of Billy Abernethy-Hope, a twenty year old ambulance driver from Bristol, who was Jon's son and Megan's brother. BillyChip is a social enterprise platform which allows people to purchase a token from participating food and drink outlets which can then be given to rough sleepers and homeless people as an alternative to cash.

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, in partnership with Starling Bank, acknowledges and champions the hard work and uplifting stories of business owners across the UK, with an emphasis on their journey and resilience over financial achievements.

Jon Hope, Co-Founder at BillyChip said: "Last year was a real milestone for BillyChip, and we set new records in terms of grants received, new volunteers signing up and outlets coming on board to operate the scheme.

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Being recognised for what we do and how we do it is amazing and Meg and I are very proud to be finalists in these incredible awards which champion our work and help us share BillyChip's purpose and mission."

Founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Francesca James, said the quality of this year's entrants exemplified the strength of entrepreneurship across the UK: "The quality of applications is consistently excellent year on year, but we have been especially blown away by the innovation, dri ve and determination demonstrated this year.

Shortlisting from so many inspiring contenders has been more challenging than ever, with many deserving cases put forward and an ever-growing business community thriving across the country."

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A social entrepreneur and environmental campaigner has been nominated for an MTM award, which celebrates the work and contributions of diverse communities and individuals across the South West.

Naseem Talukdar, who founded Projects Against Plastic (PAP) to find ways to reduce single-plastic use - starting in the catering industry, has been shortlisted for Person of the Year.

Naseem, who lives in Fishponds, Bristol, said: “I am delighted to be nominated for an MTM award, where businesses and communities come together.”

Campaigning Naseem has also received a High Sheriff’s Award from the Lord-Lieutenant Bristol in recognition of his contribution to the city, as well as The Lord Mayor’s Medal in 2020.

The trained software engineer has received MTM awards in the past in recognition of his work with PAP and Feed The Homeless – helping provide thousands of home-cooked meals to rough sleepers.

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Naseem is also director for social responsibility and sustainability for UK Curry Connect (UKCC) campaign group, which has been set up to raise awareness of skills shortages in the Asian catering industry. He worked with UKCC to deliver free hot meals to key workers and vulnerable people during lockdown.

He also leads workshops to educate residents, business owners and community leaders on ways to tackle climate change as part of the Curry and Conversation series.

The UWE IT graduate said: “I believe it is vital we address social inequalities and choose more sustainable options to protect our planet and future generations.”

Supporting the community Naseem, an environmental consultant for Bristol City Council, is also a champion for Gympanzees, a company with a mission to make sure young disabled people can live lives full of exercise, play and friendship. He was also involved in a project to encourage homeless and undocumented migrants to have the Covid vaccine to protect themselves in Bristol.

And he supported British Curry Day, to commemorate forefathers in the industry and raise money for local good causes. He said: “My driving force is to make a difference in my community and further afield. I also want to support and give a voice to those who are underrepresented in our society.”

Success Naseem, whose own parents used to run Rupali restaurant in Kingswood, has introduced changes at takeaways in the region – from reducing waste to offering more plant-based choices.

With UKKC, he has consulted with the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) on issues surrounding recruitment within the industry and the various challenges they face since the outbreak of Covid-19.

The team also worked with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for ethnic minority small business owners to raise concerns of those working in the field.

Naseem has delivered Curry and Conversation workshops nationwide and helped coordinate groups to raise thousands of ponds for charity and deliver thousands of hot meals to those in need. He has also worked with representatives from mosques in Bristol to find sustainable ways to serve food and drink while breaking fast during Ramadan.

MTM Awards The MTM Awards were set up in 2012 to promote and honour diverse businesses, community groups, and persons that have excelled.

Mast The Magazine, a community-based Black Asian & Ethnic publication in the South West, noticed Asian businesses and community groups were not involved in aw ard incentives in Bristol. This was despite these communities playing an active role in the city and running successful businesses and community-based organisations.

This led to the creation of the awards - to give the South Asian community in the region a platform to showcase their excellence. The first awards were held on Saturday, December 1.

The event has supported a number of charities in the UK and abroad - raising awareness of their work and giving them an opportunity to promote their mission.

The MTM Awards are now one of the biggest award schemes in the UK celebrating the excellence & achievements of the Asian, Black & Ethnic Minorities.

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Transform a Dull Room in 5 Easy Steps

Everyone wants a home that oozes personality and character, but if your house isn’t naturally designed with an architectural flair, it can sometimes feel like a bit of a challenge.

If you live in a terrace house or an apartment, you may find that your home lacks any focal points, which could give it that wow factor. A home needs a good balance of interior design, furnishings, and features to make it stand out and feel like your own - sometimes it just takes a few changes here and there to get the balance right.

Luckily, a dull room will usually present you with a blank canvas, meaning there are lots of different ways in which it can be transformed. Here is Hunters Bishopsworth 5 easy steps to help you bring a dull room back to life:

Use Colour

One of the most obvious ways to transform a dull room is with the use of colour. If you don’t want anything too bright, then just using a mixture of complementary colours on the walls and throughout the furnishings will help to make your room look more interesting.

If you are feeling brave, then bold colours are a great way to transform any room. Either paint one wall a different colour to the others, or use the colour in your furnishings.

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A bright red sofa will completely transform a dull room, as would canary yellow curtains on a sky blue carpet.

Make the Most of the Walls

Your walls are your best opportunity to transform a room if you want to leave the furniture where it is. As mentioned above, you can paint the rooms or put up new wallpaper, but there is an easier way to make the most of them.

Mirrors and artwork can be used to completely change a room and make it feel totally new. Use mirrors of different sizes to reflect light around the room and hang pictures and art in various places on each wall to create character and reflect your personality.

Bring the Outside in

There is nothing better than flowers and fresh green plants and foliage to add texture and colour to a dull, boring room. There are lots of different types of house plants to choose from, ranging from big corner plants to smaller potted plants, or you could just use artificial plants and flowers if you don’t want to look after real ones.

Make sure you keep your plants happy and healthy, so they continue to thrive in your room, and if you use artificial plants be sure to regularly clean them, so they don’t accumulate dust and make the room appear untidy.

Combine Lighting

Many rooms just have a boring overhead ceiling light that turns on and off using a switch on the wall. It’s best to avoid this when trying to jazz up a dull room and instead use a combination of lighting.

Lamps of various heights at different points around the room will give the space a better atmosphere, and make it feel more welcoming. You can also add a dimmer switch onto your ceiling light so the lighting can be changed at any time of the day.

Add Accessories

If you have given your room a theme, add a range of accessories to enhance that theme and give the room a purpose. This could include cushions, candles or artwork. If you have a collection of old cameras or photos, for example, you could line then up along the mantelpiece.

If the room has a fireplace, even if it is not in use, you could add a fireguard and a set of poker sticks to give it an authentic feel. You can usually find a range of unique accessories on a budget at car boot sales, and these can easily be adapted to work with the space you have.

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Kitchari (Vegan & vegetarian) Serves 4 people for under £5 as a main course

Ingredients • •

100g Basmati rice 200g Dried red split lentils

• 4 tbsp Olive oil • 5cm ginger, finely grated

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1.

2 tsp ground coriander

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2 tsp turmeric

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3 tsp cumin seeds 1.2 litres hot vegetable stock, made with 1 stock cube

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200g pack broccoli, chopped 25g pack coriander, roughly chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

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Rinse the rice and lentils in a sieve under cold water until the water runs clear, then set aside

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Heat half the oil in a frying pan and add the ginger, pepper, coriander, turmeric and 1 tsp of the cumin seeds

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Fry over a medium heat for 2 mins, stirring

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Add the rice, lentils and stock, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25 mins, until smooth and creamy, stirring often

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Bring a small pan of water to the boil and add the broccoli

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Cook for 5 mins, drain, then stir through the kitchari, along with the chopped coriander Season to taste

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Heat the remaining oil in a small frying pan, add the rest of the cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds

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Ladle the kitchari into bowls, drizzle over the cumin oil and scatter the red chilli on top to finish

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Sausage, Kale And White Bean Bake (Gluten Free) Serves 2 people for under £5 as a main course

Ingredients • • •

4 Pork sausages 400g Can chopped tomatoes 160g Sliced curly kale

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400g Butter beans, drained and rinsed

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2-3 thyme sprigs, leaves picked (optional)

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1 tbsp olive oil

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Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world; but when one of them is found dead, she is immediately cast by the community as the main suspect.

As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what actually happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the many secrets that lay within the marsh.

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SOUTH GLOS COUNCIL IS MAKING IT EASIER FOR MORE TO MOVE TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES People hoping to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) will find it easier in the future thanks to work being carried out by South Gloucestershire Council.

The council has launched a 12-week consultation (11 July) on a new strategy looking at where EV charging points could be installed in the area to help support those making the switch to EVs.

This will help to reduce emissions on our roads and is part of our Climate Emergency response to make South Gloucestershire carbon neutral by 2030.

“We understand though that some journeys need to be made by car and that is why we have launched a new EV Charging Strategy for South Gloucestershire. We want to support those who are making the switch to an EV and encourage more to consider an As part of the Climate Emergency the council EV for their next vehicle. has pledged to lead South Gloucestershire to become carbon neutral by 2030. This “By improving and increasing the EV commitment includes reducing car use in charging network across the area we are favour of walking and cycling and public making owning an EV a more realistic option transport. However, for those journeys that and I encourage people to complete the need to be made by car the council is consultation.” encouraging the use of EVs. Increasing the n umber of publicly available charge points will To learn more about the EV Charging support those making the switch.

Strategy and to take part in the consultation, visit www.consultations.southglos.gov.uk/ EV ownership is already growing significantly EVChargingStrategy and by 2030 it is expected that 30 per cent of cars on the road will be EVs. The council’s The consultation closes on Monday 3 goal is for the majority of households in South October 2022.

Gloucestershire to be within one mile of EV charge points.

The new EV Charging Strategy looks to complement the growth in EV charging provision in the private sector by filling the gaps, especially in more rural communities.

Councillor Steve Reade, South Gloucestershire Council’s cabinet member for transport, said: “As a council we are committed to encouraging more people to make the switch to sustainable travel options such as walking, cycling or public transport.

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YOUR GARDEN IN AUGUST After the heat of July, the weather usually continues to be very nice giving us time to simply enjoy our gardens and all the hard work we’ve put into them. Don’t worry too much about doing endless jobs – just remember to keep everything watered. If you are going away, you may need to enlist the help of friends and family to look after the garden. If you are at home and feeling energetic, there are still a few gardening tasks for August that will keep your gardens going longer, as well as opportunities to get a head start on next year’s garden plans.

TAKE HERB CUTTING

August is the ideal month to take cuttings woody herbs such as Rosemary and Lavender.

To do this, simply take new growth that hasn’t flowered this year cut a piece 10cm long just below a leaf joint, remove the lower leaves and dip the end in a rooting hormone before planting in a gritty compost. If you have lavender in the garden, now is also the ideal time to give it a trim. This will encourage new bushy growth in the spring and will prevent it becoming bare and woody.

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PRUNING AND TIDYING

Most long flowering perennials will finish flowering this month so cut them down to the ground. Don’t forget about them though – continue to water them, as this will encourage a second flush of foliage and generally prevent the garden looking frazzled and messy. Although weeds will be growing more slowly now than in the spring it’s a good idea to continue to hoe the soil to keep them down.

Try to do this in warm, dry conditions to ensure weed seedlings you disturb are left on the surface to dehydrate and die.

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MAKE PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR

Why should you plant them?

A nice relaxing job for those hot days! Pull up a chair in a sunny spot and start planning for next year. Make sketches of your flower borders and vegetable plot and list what you want to plant.

Hydrangea Hydrangeas are popular garden shrubs with delicate heads of flowers in shades of pink, white or blue. They are easy to care for, fully hardy and have an old fashioned, cottage style charm.

HOW SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM? Hydrangeas like moist, free draining soil and a partially shaded sheltered spot.

Take photos of your garden now while it is looking its best – if you want to rearrange in the winter its much easier to do if you have a reference point. Also think about what bulbs you want to plant for that early display of spring colour – bulbs are usually available to buy from the end of August ready for autumn planting.

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Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20

You may need to do a little bit of reflecting and thinking about what you would like to clear within your own space. This could be on the physical level, although it feels very much like it could be more on the emotional.

Clearing and releasing things can make way for new things and ideas, and opportunities to come your way.

Maybe reflect on things that you may not realise that you have learnt, or maybe on things that you would like to change.

Keywords. Clearing, reflecting, and opportunities

Maybe you’re someone who collects things and it may have come to a point where it may be wise to go through collectibles and rearrange them or even maybe give some away. It may not just be items that you hang onto, so maybe do a little clearing and shifting on the physical as well as within yourself. Clearing things always makes space for new ideas on new things, and sometimes brings new opportunities.

Keywords. Clearing, reorganising, and changes

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 It seems as though it could be a good time to slow down, take a deep breath and step back, and do an overview of things you are involved with. It maybe time for a few changes, so give yourself time to do this and work with your intuition.

Friends and family are highlighted for you at this time. Gatherings of different kinds also seem to be quite prominent, remember to use your energy wisely, as you can have a tendency to take on too much.

Keywords. Overview and use your energy wisely

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 Seems to be a few obstacles and hold-ups for you at the moment, try not to stress over them but try and re-organise stuff so that things are easier to deal with. Once you have done this, you may find other things fall into place a lot easier, and other plans come to fruition. Changes can sometimes seem a little daunting, but try and be open to them, as they can be really wonderful and bring good opportunities.

Keywords, overcome obstacles and embracing change

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Looks as though there could be some opportunities due to come your way.

A lot of things have been held up, and a few ideas have had to of been on hold. Things are beginning to shift for you now so be on the lookout for new opportunities, and a renewed feeling of renewal.

Keywords. renewal and opportunities.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 Friends and activities are highlighted at this time, along with new people and or new ideas. This could well bring you some interesting changes, and may bring you some opportunities that you don’t expect.

Keywords. New things or ideas

Leo July 23 - Aug 22

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

There could be some tricky situations you may have to deal with, and communication skills would be very useful at this time. Trust your intuition in this matter, and follow what feels right especially if you have one of those moments when the words seem to come to you for a brilliant idea comes to mind to resolve the problem or issue.

Keywords. Communication and intuitiones

It maybe you have one of those moments where something becomes a strong realisation, it may be something that has been eluding you for awhile.

Whatever this is it’s something positive, which could mean looking after yourself a bit more than you have been. Sometimes we neglect small things like giving ourselves some you time.

Keywords .changes and opportunities

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Your social scene is beginning to improve, as is those of people you are close to. Try not to be overprotective, and also if possible bring your sensitivity to the fore, this may be something you don’t often do, but sometimes flexibility and sensitivity can be strong attributes.

Keywords. Protection, sensitivity and flexibilit

It is very likely that things have been feeling a bit stagnant at the moment, with our present circumstances that’s not really surprising, but it seems as though things are beginning to feel that they are moving again for you.

Communication is highlighted at this time, try and be as clear and concise as you can so as to avoid misunderstandings.

Keywords. Communication and clarity.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Things are finally beginning to shift for you in many areas. You may feel that some things have been neglected and need to be sorted, if this is the case now could be a good time to do so. Don’t give yourself a hard time, you are not someone who has to do everything or do it all in one go, give yourself some space, and take your time remember flexibility can be useful, and don’t take too much on if you can help it.

Keywords. Sort things out and be flexible.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 There seems to have been a few complicated issues around you at the moment, try and sort them as quickly as you can as there could be opportunities coming your way that you may not see. Try not to get stressed or worried and anxious, try and do things that keep you calm and remember laughter is a great tension reliever.

Without disregarding others, make sure you do a few things for yourself That you enjoy. keywords. Opportunities, and look after yourself

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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