The Bristol Magazine July 2023

BEAUTY OF NATURE

Aboriginal artists inspire respect for flora and fauna at Coe Gallery

SCHOOL IS OUT

Plan a summer of family fun with some of Bristol’s best attractions

MAKING HISTORY

University of Bristol captain talks first University Challenge final

STITCHING STORIES

Textile artist Alice Kettle on ‘breathing stories into materials’

Four Seasons by Burruguu Art (Sandon Gibbs O’Neill)

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36 ARTS & EXHIBITIONS

What’s showing at our local galleries

44 WESTERN STORM

We sit down with former international cricketer and Western Storm batter, Fran Wilson, ahead of The Ashes

46 SPORTING PROWESS

Event Director Rebecca Leach tells us all about the Modern Pentathlon and Laser Run World Championships

58 HEALTH & WELLNESS

Discover the latest news from some of Bristol’s brilliant health and wellness businesses

64 WALKING THE WILDLIFE CORRIDORS

Andrew Swift explores the Avon Gorge, taking a closer look at the small herd offeral Kashmir goats that roam the area

66 INTERIORS NOTES

Insider knowledge for your home and garden

68 SHOW & TELL

Woodhouse & Law’s Creative Director, John Law, tells us all about the hottest trends from Milan Design Week

72 GARDENING

Elly West looks at how tofuture-proof your garden to make it more resilient to rising temperatures

ON THE COVER

Four Seasons by Burruguu Art (Sandon Gibbs O’Neill); burruguuart.com

Sandon Gibbs O’Neill’s work will feature in Coe Gallery’s July exhibition. Read more on p. 32

Credit: Mina El Shourouk ila Al Fahmah 2019 Mounira Al Sohl

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y aim is to encourage people to stop and look around,” said Wiradjuri artist Cara Shields in our interview this month. Cara is appearing in Coe Gallery’s Summer exhibition, launching on 11 July at The Vestibules. Her work will hang next to the work of nine other established and emerging Aboriginal artists, all of whom are hoping to inspire a deep love and respect for nature through the joyful portrayal of their connection to culture and country. On p. 32, Cara, along with fellow artists Hannah Lange and Amanda Westley, speak beautifully about their childhood experiences, how they formed such a meaningful relationship with nature and, as we face an environmental crisis, how their communities are striving to keep 60,000 years’ worth of sustainable knowledge alive. July is set to bring us more sun shining days and, as we spend more time in the great outdoors, an opportunity to stop and look around. There is much to learn from the artists’ stories this month and much joy to be found in their art.

Elsewhere in the magazine, we’re welcoming the summer holidays with open arms. Watershed is inviting all to create and connect with Playable City Week (p. 18). Arnolfini is presenting a major exhibition co-curated by internationally renowned textile artist Alice Kettle (p.20), and Bristol Pride is looking forward to hosting Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears on The Downs (p.24). If you’re looking to plan some family fun, flick through to p.28 for our guide to a summer in Bristol.

We hope you have a good one –see you next time…

Blink by Janette Kerr, appearing at Clifton Contemporary Art. See more on p. 36

things to do in July 5

Watch

From 28 –30 July, Bristol Film Festival will be presenting the Clifton Summer Screenings, a three day ‘mini-fest’ bringing an exciting programme of blockbusters back to the big screen.

Located in the centre of Clifton, The Mall Gardens provide the perfect venue for this new event. With a covered seating area open on the sides to the garden, state-of-the-art LED screen and wireless headphones to deliver high-quality immersive audio, the event enhances the outdoor cinema experience, and removes some of the risks presented by the great British summertime.

Dance

Prepare yourself for a dance music spectacular this summer. On 27 July at The Amphitheatre, Fabio & Grooverider will be bringing The Outlook Orchestra to one of the homes of Jungle and Drum & Bass, as Bristol is treated to its first-ever performance of a spectacular reimagining celebrating 30 years of UK Drum & Bass and Dance Music culture.

Star studded support comes from the original Reggae selector and legendary radio DJ David Rodigan MBE, the incredibly talented Bristol MC Gardna, Roni Size & Dynamite MC and Enada. Plus, a full second stage hosted by Intrigue featuring DJ Flight, Makoto, Ben Soundscape & Collete Warren, Myth and Mosaic.

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Listen

Enjoy world-class music surrounded by nature and birdsong at Ham Farm Festival on 28 – 30 July.

Festival go-ers can expect evening double-bill concerts starring Bristol’s own superstar singersongwriter Lady Nade, prizewinning Celtic folk duo Filkins Drift and 1920s swing jazz cabaret Miss Kiddy and the Cads. Daytimes will also offer free interactive music workshops and family picnic concerts.

• All tickets available on Headfirst or via Ham Farm Festival’s website: hamfarmfestival.com

There’ll be fifteen classic films playing all day throughout the weekend –from Star Wars to Shrek, Disney hits to DirtyDancing, as well as films with local links such as Aardman’s ChickenRun and Edgar Wright’s HotFuzz. This will be a unique cinema experience with a feel-good favourite for everyone.

• Visit the website for full film listings and more information: bristolfilmfestival.com

Be entertained

Head down to the Later Life Summer Fair at Newman Hall, Henleaze on 14 July from 1pm –4pm to find our all about the local activities, groups and support available in the local community.

Free to enter, the fair, which is now in its second year, offers entertainment from Shynee Ladies Middle Eastern dance, line dancers, E-ACT Academy Choir, Southmead Community Singers, plus local stalls selling a huge range of items from jams and plants to stationery and craft kits.

• For more information, email Amy at: community@haroldstephens.co.uk or call 0117 3636 212; Newman Hall, 28 Grange Court Road, Henleaze BS9 4DR

Enjoy

Taking place on 29 and 30 July, the Portishead Summer Show is a combination of a traditional flower and produce show and a country fair and also offers the opportunity to shop.

Audiences can expect to see a fusion extreme mountain bike display, a mini pony show, Happy Hooves Mobile Farm and a return visit from the Shetland performance display team. There will also be music from the Batala Bristol Samba Reggae Band, Barnacle Buoys and The Cat’s Pyjamas.

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THE CITYist

MyBRISTOL

I came to Bristol as a student aged 18 (a few years ago) and fell in love with the city. The architecture, the events, the different areas, the people, the culture, and the easy access to beautiful places locally. Bristol has it all –excellent city living and great communities with amazing countryside in close proximity.

Acclaimed Bristol author releases second novel

Peace Adzo Medie, Senior Lecturer in Gender and International Politics at the University of Bristol and author of His OnlyWife, which became the NewYork Times’ 2020 Notable Book of the Year, is set to publish her second novel on 6 July. Nightbloom follows the lives of cousins Selasi and Akorfa, who were born on the same day in 1985. When Selasi and Akorfa were young girls, growing up in a small Ghanaian town, they were more than just cousins: they were an inseparable duo, prepared to do anything to protect one another. There was no such thing as a ‘secret’ between the two girls, who lived their entire childhoods side by side. Then Selasi begins to change. She becomes withdrawn and hostile, losing interest even in the schoolwork that used to be so important to her. Selasi constructs a wall around herself designed to keep everyone out –even Akorfa. It will be years before Akorfa learns what happened. But is there still time to save their friendship? When a terrible crisis brings them back together as young women, they must confront the secrets that Selasi has worked so hard to bury, and challenge those who would prefer her to remain silent.

A riveting story of friendship and belonging, from a remarkable Ghanaian talent, Nightbloom is a must-read book of the summer.

1625 is the lead provider of housing and support services to young homeless people and care leavers in the South West. We provide not only homelessness prevention services, emergency housing and support, supported housing and affordable housing linked to work but additionally we provide specialist services in areas of education, employment, healthy relationships, and mental wellbeing. We also have a specialist functional skills education centre for those wishing to gain formal qualifications.

Kingsley Hall is our charity’s base in Old Market. It’s a Grade II* listed building that’s in desperate need of refurbishment. With the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England, Bristol City Council and many others, we will be creating a safe and welcoming place for young homeless people in the city. We are working with young people to create new training facilities, a youth-led social enterprise and new homes for young homeless people.

The Hall has strong connections with the city, from its medieval cellars, being used as a Conservative Club in the 19th century, opened in 1911 as the headquarters of the Independent Labour Party by the party’s founder, Keir Hardie, and now home to the South West’s largest youth homelessness charity. The Hall has a unique history of being a place where people have come to promote social change in the city –from meetings of the Suffragettes to debating the world wars, workers’ pay and conditions and improving access to good quality housing.

Young people are at the centre of the project – helping us design and build it, but also exploring the history of the building and social change in the city with the support of our universities and other local groups. The project brings so many opportunities for young people to learn new skills, from design work to traditional building skills, business planning to research skills. For everyone involved we want to create opportunities to become more connected with where they live, develop a sense of ownership and build a sense of

identity, connection and belonging in the city –something that so many of the young people we support lacked in their early lives.

Annually, I go with friends and family on a Steve England Foraging Course. I never cease to be amazed by the wonders of nature locally to me in areas such as Stoke Park, Snuff Mills and Oldbury Court and learning how to forage meals which really is a lost art.

I am rewatching Stephen Merchant’s The Outlaws series two as I am very excited by the local filming I have seen for series three. I am a really big fan of Christopher Walken, and the series as a whole.

If I could have dinner with anyone from any era, I think it would be Cecile Jackson-Cole. I only learnt about him in recent years. Not only was he associated with Oxfam, Help the Aged and ActionAid but in 1946 he founded Andrews and Partners Estate Agents as a business with an ulterior purpose which was the development of charities. I would love to pick his brains on how business and charity sectors can and should work together for a better society.

My philosophy in life is: we should all take time to have a positive impact on our own wellbeing and on the wellbeing of people in our lives and in our communities. Some people need this more than others and that is where we should concentrate. We should all be able to enjoy the beauty of nature and be at one with ourselves.

• 1625ip.co.uk

Meet the CEO of Bristol homeless charity 1625 Independent People, Dom Wood

• Peace Adzo Medie will be talking about Nightbloom at Stanfords bookshop on Corn Street on 13 July

Edible Histories: Largest-ever chocolate button at Glenside Hospital Museum

Luke Jerram’s Edible Histories is a new arts project underway as part of the Bristol 650 celebrations. Throughout the year, five objects that tell the story of Bristol will be selected from the following five local venues: MShed, Aerospace Bristol, Wild Place Project, Tyntesfield and Glenside Hospital Museum.

One to two-metre sized replicas of the objects will then be created in Fairtrade chocolate by the award-winning Bristol chocolatier Zara’s Chocolates – wrapped in gold foil and displayed with the original pieces within these much-loved attractions.

The first chocolate facsimile to be made was a one-meter diameter ship’s wheel from the MShed museum. Representing the city’s trading history, the wheel came from the decommissioned ship TSS Bayano, which sailed bananas and rum from the Caribbean, and also served in the first and second world wars. The sculpture is now temporarily on display in The Galleries.

In June, a giant one-meter diameter replica of a button from Glenside Hospital Museum –originally Bristol’s purpose built asylum –was created. The button represents the many patients who were provided with care. Buttons would have been stitched onto clean robust clothes made for patients to provide them with suitable clothing to work within the hospital. The artwork is now on display in the museum.

In October, the five chocolate objects will be brought together for the first time as part of a free public event. Chosen through an online ballot, 10 members of the public, will ceremoniously break the objects, using specially designed giant hammers. Raising money for local charities as a part of this event, Luke and his team are also distributing the chocolate to foodbanks across the city.

• lukejerram.com

Visual artists taking centre stage of the transformation of Bristol Beacon

Four acclaimed visual artists are working on a series of bespoke art commissions as part of Bristol Beacon’s once-in-a-generation transformation.

The £132m redevelopment of the 150-yearold Grade II listed venue is due to be completed later this year with a reopening date now confirmed as 30 November. The public art programme will play a key role in ensuring the iconic building is rejuvenated with artists’ voices at its heart, bringing the art of music-making to life in visual form.

Four artists were selected by an advisory panel with the curatorial advice of Bristol-based Field Art Projects, and invited to make proposals, two of whom are artists associated with Bristol: Linda Brothwell and Libita Sibungu. The other two artists chosen are Rana Begum and Giles Round.

Their commissions will enhance the look and feel of the venue, adding to the richness of the transformation and the experience for visitors. Their work will include a response to Bristol Beacon’s relationship with the water that surrounds and flows through the city; the textiles and fabrics within the new performance spaces; an architectural installation within the new Lantern space; and a contemporary intervention on the façade of the Lantern building.

Louise Mitchell, chief executive of Bristol Beacon, said: “The transformation of our building is about more than just the bricks and mortar. It has been an important and iconic venue in the heart of the city for many generations, so our public art programme will help us to ensure we make the most of and celebrate this special space, reflecting the 150-plus years of history whilst also looking forward to the future.”

• bristolbeacon.org

Lie Down & Listen arrives in Bristol

Imagine lying down on soft mattresses and cushions, looking up at the clouds as you absorb the restorative sounds of Tibetan bowls and live classical music on cello and piano…

This August you can, because ‘Lie down & Listen’ –the meditation, sound healing and deeply relaxing lying down concert experience is coming to Bristol.

Two days of blissful experiences on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 August will be hosted by Classical Pianist/Sound healer Christina McMaster and Royal Philharmonic cellist/yoga teacher Naomi Watts at the stunning Mount Without, Upper Church Lane. You’ll leave feeling as if you’re floating on a cloud.

Attendees report better sleep, reduced pain and deep bliss. Barbara Anderson, from the Cotswolds, said: “I slept better that night than I have in 20 years.”

“The sound is mesmerising; the 90minute session vanishes… I’m utterly blissed out,” read the Finacial Times’ How To Spend It column.

Join the Sunday sessions at 4.30pm and 7.30pm for a Sunset Lying down Concert. On Monday, awaken with a 10.30am mindful yoga session and lying down concert and, at 3pm, enjoy Heavenly Solo Bach on cello.

• Tickets available on eventbrite and via liedownandlisten.com

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Making history

This spring, the University of Bristol celebrated a historic moment as they made it to the final round of University Challenge for the first time. We caught up with team captain Tess Richardson to find out more about TV’s toughest quiz team tournament...

The University of Bristol –which was the subject of the University Challenge-inspired film Starter for 10, written by Bristol alumnus David Nicholls –made history after making it to the final round of the quiz show for the first time ever.

The team consisted of captain Tess Richardson (BSc Chemistry), Jacob McLaughlin (BSc Economics and Mathematics), Sam Kehler (Medicine) and Alejandro Ortega (MSci Physics and Philosophy), all of whom trained hard to make it onto the 52nd series of the show –and the final series in which 73-year-old veteran broadcaster Jeremy Paxman would be asking the questions after 29 years in the chair.

Going into the semi-finals, Bristol had the highest average score across the series and they were no doubt helped by their fifth teammate, their teddy mascot Isambear Kingdom Brunel, named after the famous 19th century engineer.

Although not victorious in the Grand Final, losing to Durham University by 35 points (155 points to 120), the team have earned

their spot in the history books. This month, we caught up with Tess, who took us behind the scenes of TV’s toughest quiz team tournament...

How did it feel to captain the first team from the University of Bristol to make it to the final of University Challenge?

We knew Bristol had only ever made it to the quarter-finals before but that wasn’t really on our minds in the early stages of the competition. It wasn’t until we had gotten to the quarter-finals ourselves that we realised we could go the furthest Bristol has ever gone, which made making it the semis even more incredible.

Captaining a university challenge team would’ve been a pretty unforgettable experience for me no matter how well we had done but making it to the final has made it even more special.

Tell us about the application process to get on to Bristol’s team and the moment you found out you made it in...

The application process began with an exam-style quiz of 100 questions, which whittled 150 entrants down to 20. The second round consisted of two buzzer rounds where two teams of five competed and from that a final 10 were chosen based on individual performance. The final selection process was another 5v5 buzzer scenario followed by an interview with the quiz society committee.

A few very long days later, I received an email offering me a position on the team, as the captain! My heart was racing and I couldn’t believe it.

How does each team apply for University Challenge? Can you talk us through how Bristol made it to the starting line-up?

There was a written exam and an interview with the producers. From this, they selected the 28 best teams to compete on the show from over 100 applicants.

How did you prepare personally, and as a team, to make sure you had all subjects covered?

The first few practice sessions involved discovering each other’s specialist subjects and focussing on those individually. Then we split general subjects like world geography evenly amongst ourselves to ensure full coverage. Whilst doing our own individual research, we also did weekly play alongs to old episodes, buzzing in and trying to outperform the teams on screen. This strategy worked for us throughout the competition, as practice sessions became more frequent.

What was it like to go up against Jeremy Paxman and to be competing in his very last episode? How do you think the programme will change without him?

I was pretty nervous sitting across from Jeremy before filming started, but once the questions started firing you soon forget where you are and enter a bit of a zone. It will certainly feel very different without him presenting, but I’m sure the spirit of the show will continue on. I will certainly be watching no matter who is sitting in the chair.

Tell us about the filming process – when you started filming, how each round was recorded and how you kept it all a secret for so long? Did you get to know the other teams backstage?

The filming process was pretty much what you see on TV. We’d have a few bits to refilm at the end of an episode if there were any technical difficulties the first time round but that’s about it.

Keeping the result a secret was certainly a challenge and I didn't manage to keep it from my close family and friends.

We got to meet the teams and chat to them backstage before each match and celebrated over a few drinks with the Durham team after the final.

What was a particular highlight for you during your time on University Challenge? Does one question always stand out as being particularly memorable?

The highlight probably has to be winning the semi-final, knowing we were going to be in the final felt so surreal. A few questions stand out to me, both good and bad. Mishearing my team saying Motown and answering Motel might haunt me forever!

What’s next in the pipeline for you?

I've been working in the pharmaceutical industry for about nine months now. I enjoyed my run of TV quizzing but I think I'll stick to pub quizzes from now on. n

University of Bristol team (L-R): Sam Kheler, Jacob McLaughlin, Tess Richardson and Alejandro Ortega

Image credit: BBC/Lifted Entertainment, Part of ITV Studios/Rachel Joseph

Create & connect

Putting people and play at the heart of the city, Watershedis inviting all to join in the fun for this year’s Playable City Week. Here, we meet the six teams that will be animating the city, firing imaginations and sparking conversations...

Watershed, in partnership with MyWorld – a creative technology programme in the West of England funded by £30 million from UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Strength in Places Fund (SIPF) – are inviting you to play in Bristol this summer for Playable City Week.

From 3 –9 July, six playful creative technology prototypes will pop up at various locations around Bristol, designed to animate the city, fire imagination and spark vital conversations around inclusion, surveillance, climate change and the kind of cities we want to live in.

Sitting at the intersection of art, technology and culture, the installations have been developed by six teams who were each awarded £45,000 by MyWorld to create an urban prototype that puts connection, community and play at the heart of the city. They were developed as part of Playable City Sandbox, a shared development programme produced by Watershed. The six Playable City Sandbox commissions are:

HOW (NOT) TO GET HIT BY A SELF-DRIVING CAR

Where: M Shed When: 3 –7 July, 12pm –6pm

A street-based game that challenges anyone to avoid being detected as a pedestrian in the eye of an AI.

Creators: Tomo Kihara and Playfool

SQUEEZE ME

Where: Brandon Hill Park When: 4 –6 July, 4 –10pm; 7 –8 July, 2 –10pm; 9 July, 2 –6pm

Gigantic, inflatable and illuminated creatures will be wrapped around trees inviting passers-by to play by hugging, squeezing or poking them.

Creators: Air Giants

FIREFLIES, A GLITCH featuring ARCANE & SCREAMING COLOR

Where: Lakota Nightclub When: 5 –7 July, 10am –6pm

An invitation to join Firefly Odyssey, a tour company specialising in the observation of inter- dimensional wildlife.

Creators: GlitchAR, Arcane & Screaming Color

STREET PIXEL

Where: Watershed When: 6 –7 July, 10am –4pm

A magical interactive pavement that transforms urban spaces through light, sound and play.

Creators: Biome Collective

HOUSE OF WEAVING SONGS

Where: Trinity Community Garden When: 7 –8 July, 12 –6pm; 9 July, 12 –4pm dhaqan collective invites guests to step inside the House of Weaving Songs, a domed steel structure inspired by the Aqal, a nomadic Somali home.

Creators: dhaqan collective

ZOOMSCAPE ZOETROPE

Where: Queen Square When: 5 –6 July, 9pm –11pm In a work which asks us to consider our relationship with the natural world, night-time visitors will be invited to transform the trees in an urban square into living sculptures using only their own movements and light, seeming to enable these ‘lungs of the city’ to ‘breathe.’

Creators: Jack Wates and Thomas Blackburn

Playable City began in Bristol in 2012 and is now a global movement reaching over one million people across five continents –

Image from Playable City Sandbox commission House of Weaving Songs

Melbourne, Austin, Seoul, Tokyo, São Paulo. Previous commissions have seen audiences text secrets to postboxes, dance with their own shadows under lampposts and jump with a pack of origami-like digital beasts projected onto pavements. These six new prototypes represent the latest stage of the Playable City journey, using technology to consider the future of our cities by reusing city infrastructure and re-appropriating smart city technologies to encourage conversations between local communities and the places they live and work.

Oscar De Mello, MyWorld Operations Director, says: “It’s been genuinely inspiring to see these Playable Cities projects come to life. The companies and individuals involved each bring a unique perspective and design approach to their installations and the results show the range of creative talent and skill available here in the West of England. Huge thanks to Watershed for enabling this opportunity, and I can’t wait to go and play!” n

• To find out more about Playable City visit: playablecity.com

Image from Playable City Sandbox commission Squeeze Me

Stitching stories

As Arnolfini welcomes Threads: ‘Breathing Stories into Materials’, a major exhibition featuring 21 contemporary international artists and makers who use textiles as their chosen medium, we sit down with co-curator Alice Kettle to learn more about the stroytelling power of the art form and Bristol’s own complex textile history...

Tell us about the 21 international artists and makers featured in this exhibition...

The exhibition includes a range of contemporary artists, using textiles as an artistic means to tell stories. The artists are either established or emerging, from a range of backgrounds, who draw from traditions of making and textile processes to make new works that talk powerfully about the present.

They all use textiles as their chosen medium as central to their artistic practice or within a wider practice. We selected the artists as a collaborative process where we have shared and introduced each other to a range of varied artistic practices. The works are ambitious, intimate and varied. They celebrate how the texture and materiality of textiles can be relatable and be reinterpreted to represent chronologies of social, geographical, political experience. Whilst they are individualistic in their approach and impulse, their stories intersect, drawing threads across themes which demonstrate how materiality, fabrication and the iconography of textiles connects with its histories and formal qualities to create artistic works which resonate to make new narratives in current times.

Tell us about the different narratives woven into the exhibition and how the pieces are connected to one another... Making and materials are at the heart of all of the work. Textile has its own agency held in the substance of its fabric, the processes of making and associative meanings. The works tell stories through the layers of these meanings and memories with the artists bringing a contemporary view.

Powerful symbolic associations to migration, trade and labour are brought

into focus by Lubaina Himid and Yinka

Shonibare’s use of Dutch or ‘African’ wax print cloth (also known as Ankara), Ibrahim Mahama’s jute sacks, and weave by Young In Hong. Whereas Raisa Kabir’s woven cloths, Ifeoma U. Anyaeji’s ‘threaded’ sculptures and Esna Su’s knitted vessels speak of identity and personal histories. Celia Pym uses textiles to underline the importance of reusing and repair, whilst Lucy Orta considers our material impact on the environment.

Threads also includes new artist commissions by Birmingham-based Farwa Moledina and Bristol-based South Korean artist Young In Hong; a reimagining of the work Ezuhu ezu by Nigerian artist Ifeoma U. Anyaeji during her residency in Bristol as the first recipient of the Arnolfini ACBMT International Artist Residency Award.

How will Threads provide an opportunity for audiences to engage with Bristol’s own complex textile history?

A Memory Map provides insight and signposts the history and locations of Bristol’s textile past and current activities. This shows where you can access more information about the historic sites, such as The Great Western Cotton Factory, the Wool Hall, the Brooks Dye Works at the MShed Textiles’ Display. It also shows where contemporary activities are taking place, for example the Bristol Textile Recyclers, Bristol Weaving Mill and the Bristol Textile Quarter. The Memory Map includes audio links of the voices of those whose memories are bound up in these histories.

There will also be a supporting programme of engagement activities including family workshops from Let’s

Alice Kettle, co-curator of Threads: ‘Breathing Stories into Materials’

Photograph by Alun Callendar

Make Art, participatory artworks, Celia Pym’s Mending Project and interactive activities from Bristol Weaving Mill. Talks, music, dance, and film will further bring the building to life with opportunities to ‘make, unmake, and remake connections’, creating a new community of makers and memories.

Tell us about the accompanying exhibition of work showcasing the talents of refugee women who attend Arnolfini’s Women’s Craft Club and members of Bristol-based charity Bridges for Communities’ Stitching Together...

The exhibition, StitchingTogether , will shine a light on the textile creations and stories of women from across Bristol, including the work of Bridges for Communities’ Stitching Together sewing groups and Arnolfini’s regular Women’s Craft Club.

Bridges’ Stitching Together sewing groups provide a welcoming space for refugee and asylum-seeking women in Bristol to be creative and make beautiful textile-based art, clothes, and homewares; from cushions to capes, waistcoats to dresses. While stitching together they are gaining confidence, honing their language skills and making friends.

Arnolfini’s Craft Club is a weekly ‘craft and conversation’ group run in partnership with Bristol Refugee Festival and Bridges for Communities, where women from all backgrounds meet together, have a cup of tea, share skills and get crafty.

Bridges for Communities is a Bristol-based charity that exists to create kinder, fairer and more welcoming communities where people of different cultures, races and faiths live well together.

Since 2020, Arnolfini and Bridges for Communities have enjoyed a growing sense of partnership and collaboration, exploring a whole range of ways in which arts and culture can bring people from different walks of life together.

Tell us about your latest project, Thread Bearing Witness, and the expansive embroidered canvas Ground that will be appearing at Arnolfini...

Thread Bearing Witness is a project of a common thread, formed through the contributions from those seeking asylum and refugees. Thread operates as a means of human connectivity, it sews us together and binds what is fractured and disrupted as an act of reparation.

The project invited individuals and groups of refugees and those seeking asylum, to contribute to and inform new monumental, stitched artworks called Sea, Ground and Sky, universal sites, alongside other multiple and varied activities. Working with groups and individuals in Greece, France, the United Kingdom, and in refugee camps, I invited them to contribute drawings which I embroidered into these huge works. These huge works affirm the value of human dignity as rich, colourful and multi-dimensional. In this exhibition, audiences will see Ground, which draws upon the heritage of textile iconography with flowers, hearts, leaves, kites and birds from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and African countries. The project has evolved and developed and continues in a variety of ways using stitch as a non-verbal means to realise the stories which would otherwise not be told. n

• Threads: ‘Breathing Stories into Materials’ is running from 8 July –1 October. During the opening weekend, on Sunday 9 July, Alice Kettle and Gemma Brace, Head of Exhibitions at Arnolfini, will present Unravelling Threads: Stories from the Artists. An informal set of conversations with exhibiting artists including Richard McVetis, Young In Hong and Anya Paintsil, audiences are invited to drop-in, seat themselves on bean bags and yoga mats and welcome to ask questions.

Backward Eyes 2021 by Anna Perach and Anousha Payne

Ground by Alice Kettle

“A Memory Map provides insight and signposts the history and locations of Bristol’s textile past and current activities. This shows where you can access more information about the historic sites, such as The Great Western Cotton Factory, the Wool Hall, the Brooks Dye Works at the MShed Textiles’ Display...”

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Unicornfest

n Throughout July, in and around Bristol

We’ve had gorillas and we’ve had Gromits, coming this summer, a giant herd of unicorns (or ‘blessing’ as a group of unicorns is known) will descend upon the streets of Bristol. Enjoy the colourful arts trail of decorated mythical unicorns with Unicornfest 2023 in celebration of Bristol’s 650th anniversary.

The Flying Dutchman

n 4 & 5 July, SS Great Britain

The Flying Dutchman is a haunting political tale exploring the displacement of people and the psychology and realities of living on an island with hardening borders, bringing an urgent and contemporary relevance to the fable of the ships’ captain cursed to roam the sea forever. Presented by awardwinning OperaUpClose in partnership with recent RPS Award winning Manchester Camerata reinvigorate Wagner’s classic with an English libretto by poet and novelist Glyn Maxwell and an 8-piece chamber orchestration by Laura Bowler. operaupclose.com

Take Grape Pride

n 5 July, Second Floor Restaurant at Harvey Nichols Bristol

Say cheers to all the lovers at Harvey Nichols Bristol’s Kylie Minogue wine tasting

masterclass. Join Brand Ambassador Madeleine St Clair and discover six of the finest wines and fizz from the Kylie Minogue Wine collection. Each wine will be expertly matched to a canapé to complement. Tickets are £30 per person (with the option to donate an additional £1 to the Bristol Pride Charity), and £20 fully redeemable on the full Kylie Wine Collection at the end of the tasting. A dinner package is also available. harveynichols.com

Pride Day

n 8 July, The Downs

Pride Day on The Downs is an outdoor multi-stage festival with music, performances, community and family areas, plus, bars, food, markets and lots more.

This year’s Pride Day is headlined by Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears. Natalie Imbruglia is set to takeover the Afternoon Legends stage plus performances from Nadine Coyle, Ladyhawke, Sophie and The Giants, Denise Pearson [5Star], Alison Limerick, Rhythm of The 90s, Newtion, The Dolly Parton Experience, Sing Out Bristol, Ro Pound and Órla Blige. For more information and to see the full programme, visit: bristolpride.co.uk

Something Rhymes with Purple on Stage

n 16 July, Bristol Old Vic

Delve into a world of words with Something RhymeswithPurpleonStage based on Gyles Brandreth and Susie Dent’s awardwinning podcast.

Uncover the hidden origins of language, understand how and why we use the words we use, enhance your vocabulary, and test your knowledge with two of the wittiest and finest wordsmiths. Expect theatrical antics from the show’s affable hosts as they bring their infectious love of words to the stage with all the trademark repartee and wordplay of the podcast. bristololdvic.org.uk

The Bodyguard

n 17 –22 July, Bristol Hippodrome

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back. Starring Pussycat Doll, and multi-platinum Grammy nominated Melody Thornton as Rachel Marron (at evening performances only) and Ayden Callaghan (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks) as Frank Farmer and featuring a whole host of irresistible classics including including I Will Always Love You. Book your tickets at: atgtickets.com

Elmwood’s Valuation Day

n 19 July, 11am –5pm, The Club Room, The Clifton Club, 22 The Mall, BS8 4DS Tired of paying high insurance premiums? Why not sell to a global network of buyers?

Pride Day: See Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears perform at The Downs (8 July)

Transparent, trustworthy and reliable: specialist luxury auctions Elmwood’s is a house that sells authentic, one-of-a-kind stories, extending their life-cycle, one piece at a time. Visit the team at The Club Room in The Clifton Club on 19 July for free no obligation valuations. elmwoods.co.uk

Summer Gala

n 19 July, Fairfield High School

Fairfield High School’s annual festival style

Summer Gala is celebrating its vibrant, diverse community on 19 July. This free event includes performances from its students and local community groups, with a variety of tasty food and local market stalls for you to enjoy. fairfield.excalibur.org.uk

Cheltenham 7s Festival

n 21 & 22 July, Newlands Park, Cheltenham GL52 3PE

Cheltenham 7s Festival –a spectacular show of music, sports, entertainment, food, drink and much more –is taking place on 21 and 22 July at Newlands Park With a huge line up of talented artists, bands and DJs, this year’s headliners include James Haskell, Gemma Cairney, Duke and Switch Disco. You don’t have to be taking part in the sport to be a part of this unique event. Festival goers can expect top activities, all star rugby match Friday and a 5km Colour Fun Run for families. Book your tickets at: cheltenham7sfestival.co.uk

Cinema Rediscovered

n 26 –30 July, various venues in Bristol

Cinema Rediscovered – the UK’s leading festival of classic cinema – returns to venues in and around Bristol from 26 –30 July with a 50+ events programme combining screenings of newly restored films and rediscoveries and rarities from more than a

dozen countries with expert-led talks, Q&As, workshops, themed walks, a quiz and a multitude of starting points for lively conversation. See the full programme at: watershed.co.uk

Welcome to Stapleton Road

n 27 July, 11am to 4pm, Easton Christian Family Centre

You are invited to Stapleton Road this summer. A world of creativity, flavour and unity awaits you on Bristol’s most diverse, exciting and welcoming high street. With a huge variety of cafes, specialist shops, restaurants, and community projects, there is plenty to discover. Head down and sample what businesses on the street have to offer whilst soaking up the community vibes and family friendly activities – food, arts and crafts, face painting, music, games and more. eastsidecommunitytrust.org.uk

Lucky Douglas + Red Ray & Reprobates + Stan Elliott

n 27 July, The Louisiana

The Louisiana is bringing together a line-up of some of Bristol’s finest songwriting minds. Expect fresh slices of indie-pop, rock with a tinge of alt-country heart from Lucky Douglas, Red Ray & The Reprobates and Stan Elliott. Prepare to be catapulted into a soulful stratosphere, laced with indie melodies, with twists of blues and rocksteady alternative rhythms. Book your tickets at: thelouisiana.net

COMING SOON

Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival

n 4 –6 August, various venues in Weston-Super-Mare

Enjoy a weekend of brilliant acts singing traditional shanties relating to our local maritime history. Ahaaaargh! Pirate crews will also be invading Weston-Super-Mare. Why not dress as your favourite pirate and join in the fun?! No tickets are required for any of the performances. To see the full programme, visit: wsmshantyfest.com

Bristol Bonsai Society Annual Show

n 13 August, Failand Village Hall, Oxhouse Lane, BS8 3TS

Bristol Bonsai Society’s Annual Show is taking place on 13 August from 10am –4pm (last entry at 3pm). Entry is £5 per person for over 16s (cash only, payable at the door on arrival). Enjoy light refreshments and a bonsai raffle and look out for the Best Display on Show Award. For more information, visit: bristolbonsaisociety.wordpress.com

Head down to Stapleton Road on 27 July

Join Harvey Nichols Bristol’s Kylie Minogue wine tasting masterclass on 5 July

SCHOOL’S OUT!

Looking for things to do during the holidays? From drama workshops to kayaking to exploring the world’s first amazement park, we’ve got plenty of ideas for a summer of family fun...

SS GREAT BRITAIN

ssgreatbritain.org; Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol BS1 6TY

Join Brunel’s SS Great Britain as they celebrate the ship’s 180th birthday this summer. The SS Great Britain was launched right here in Bristol in 1843 and, since her homecoming in 1970, she has been restored to her former glory as the world’s first great ocean liner as well as one of Bristol’s best days out for families.

Explore the cabins, engine room and galley on board, climb the rigging with Go Aloft! and take part in a special family food trail from 19 July onwards, following in the footsteps of the ship’s cook. Visit the website for more information.

WILD PLACE PROJECT

wildplace.org.uk; Wild Place, Blackhorse Hill, Bristol BS10 7TP

Feed your imagination this summer with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail at Wild Place Project – soon to become Bristol Zoo Project – just off junction 17 of the M5.

From 22 July –3 September, the trail will recreate the journey of the caterpillar from egg to butterfly, through a series of largerthan-life 3D fruit sculptures, giant cocoon swings and augmented reality.

Discover amazing animals from around the world including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, wolves and bears. Book online the day before your visit or earlier for 10% discount.

WAKE THE TIGER

127 Albert Road, Bristol BS2 0YA; wakethetiger.com

The world’s first amazement park, Wake The Tiger, invites you to step through a portal into the parallel world of Meridia. Enter an old abandoned factory once inhabited by a mysterious community of adventurers staging wild experiments. With 27 unique spaces, this art walkthrough experience encourages you to explore, discover and connect.

Plus, this summer, Wake The Tiger has the Re-Creation Station. Save your loo rolls, milk bottles and anything else from landfill, and bring it to the Re-Creation Station where you get to arts and crafts them into treasure.

Bring this advert along and get one free coffee per cake purchased. Valid from 22 July –3rd September 2023. Must bring this page to qualify (at manager’s discretion).

AEROSPACE BRISTOL

Hayes Way, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5BZ; aerospacebristol.org

Celebrate the Art of Flight at Aerospace Bristol this summer. Make, draw, explore your creative side and enjoy an array of artistic activities.

Plus, on Saturday 15 July, a huge new LEGO® brick event is coming to Aerospace Bristol. As well as stepping aboard Concorde and enjoying everything else the museum has to offer, Supersonic Brick Day is your chance to explore three zones of incredible LEGO® displays and get hands-on with interactive activities – from LEGO® graffiti walls to car building, flower building and even robot wars.

Adults £19.50, children aged 4+ £12, under-4s FREE. Tickets include free return for 12 months. Visit Aerospace Bristol’s website to find out more.

WE THE CURIOUS

wethecurious.org

Can you create a boat to carry treasure? Or invent a myth about your own constellation? Bristol’s science centre, We The Curious, may be closed for now, but their team will be heading out and about again this summer, bringing their unique style of creative science activities to festivals, libraries and community centres.

You can also find the Live Science team out on Anchor Square at weekends in July and August building and testing things that move, and look out for the special theatre and making event ‘Boxville’ on Millennium Square (9 and 10 September).

For more details about this summer’s free activities and updates on the science centre reopening, visit We The Curious’s website.

BRISTOL ACADEMY OF DRAMA

Kelvin Players Theatre, Gloucester Road; bristolacademyofdrama.co.uk/summerworkshops2023

“Our daughter had the best week –‘it was lots of fun doing drama, being creative and making lots of new friends.’ The staff were very caring and supportive throughout the week.”

Discover a world of creativity and imagination with Bristol Academy of Drama’s inspiring holiday drama workshops for children aged 4-14 years.

The Academy’s expert team of experienced instructors will guide your child through an exciting range of activities, including improvisation and character development. From energetic games to captivating storytelling, the workshops foster confidence, teamwork, and communication skills and ends with a performance for family and friends to enjoy. Book today and give your child the gift of a memorable and transformative holiday experience.

Early bird discounts and sibling/group discounts available. Bristol Academy of Drama is a 5*-rated local, independent drama school. For more details and how to book, visit the Academy’s website.

GREENHOUSE LEARNING

greenhouselearning.co.uk; Redland Green School, Redland Court Road, BS6 7EH

Greenhouse Learning has launched Growing Minds Holiday Club. There’s drama on Mondays, history Tuesdays, whodunnit criminology on Wednesdays, creative writing on Thursdays, and music on Fridays. The sessions are a perfect blend of fun and learning, igniting curiosity, cultivating creativity and helping youngsters grow and develop confidence. Designed for ages: 7 – 11, the sessions will run every weekday for six weeks (24 July –30 August, excluding 28 August) from 9am –4pm.

All activities are stand-alone, so you can book for as many or as few days as you’d like. Priced at £30 per day, the Holiday Club is operated by the excellent Greenhouse team of tutors.

REDGRAVE THEATRE

Percival Road, Clifton, BS8 3LE; 0117 315 7800; redgravetheatre.com

From 14 –16 July, Tall Stories will be presenting an amazing story of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book. Longing to see the world, a tiny sea snail hitches a lift on the tail of a great big, grey-blue humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, brought vividly to life through live music, storytelling and lots of laughs –but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him?

For more information and to book, visit the Redgrave Theatre’s website.

WIMBLEBALL LAKE

Brompton Regis, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9NU swlakestrust.org.uk/activities; 01398 371460

Prepare for a summer of fun and adventure at Wimbleball Lake. Less than a two-hour drive from Bristol, Wimbleball is the perfect location for your next family escape. With a range of activities including kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and sailing, the friendly activity team are on hand to help you discover an activity as a family, organised group or individual. For more information or to book activities and camping, visit Wimbleball Lake’s website.

Portishead

Summer Show

Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 July 2023

The Flower Show Field, Clevedon Road, Portishead, BS20 7RA

Fusion Extreme Mountain Bike Display, The Mini Pony Show, M & M Gundogs, Happy Hooves Mobile Farm with a return visit from Shetland Performance Display Team Music from the Batala Bristol Samba Reggae Band, Barnacle Buoys and The Cat’s Pyjamas – and Punch and Judy, Fun Dog Show, S4k Fun Sports for children

with lots more...Trade Stands, Refreshments, Horse Box Bar & Stone Baked Pizzas

Advance Tickets: Adults £8.00: Weekend Tickets £12.00

Children under 17 Free FREE CAR PARKING

www.portisheadsummershow.com

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Beauty of nature

From 11 July –3 August, Coe Gallery –the UK’s first Aboriginal-owned art gallery dedicated to supporting emerging and established Aboriginal artists –will be presenting a group exhibition at The Vestibules. We speak to three artists about the inspiration behind their work and their deep connection to country and land...

This month, Coe Gallery –the UK’s first Aboriginal-owned art gallery based in Bristol –is presenting a group show of emerging and established Aboriginal artists from different regions across Australia. The exhibition, titled Summer , aims to create an uplifting but also educational atmosphere while showing the beauty and resilience of the many different Aboriginal cultures.

Running from 11 July –3 August at The Vestibules in City Hall on College Green, the exhibition will focus on the love of country and land. Coe Gallery founder, curator and artist Jasmine Coe hopes the joy of each artist’s portrayal of their connection to culture and country inspires a deep love and respect for nature in all who come to visit.

“Our artists believe it is important to share their stories and culture with UK audiences and how important it is to do so at a time when we face a changing climate,” says Jamsine. “We hope that these exhibitions and our artists’ works will act as a reminder of the 60,000 years’ worth of sustainable knowledge that has been passed down through generations and we hope that our exhibitions will create meaningful cultural exchange.”

Ahead of the launch in July, we caught up with three of the 10 artists featured in the exhibition to learn more about their own personal connections with their birthplace and the inspiration behind their work. Meet Hannah Lange, Cara Shields and Amanda Westley...

Hannah Lange | Wiradjuri artist

Tell us more about your background as a self-taught artist and your career so far...

In 2018, I moved away from my community and as a result of becoming a mother and leaving the area I wasn’t working in First Nations community work anymore (like I had done for 10 or so years). When the pandemic hit, I realised how disconnected I was feeling. Away from my family and First Nations connections. I felt the strong urge to start painting to keep myself connected while we were all locked down. It gave me a purpose and has continued to help me feel more and more connected to my country and ancestors. I was very lucky that people resonated with my work and my career has managed to grow from there.

Wiradjuri artist Hannah Lange

Drop in the Ocean by Hannah Lange

Tell us about your work in this particular exhibition – the inspiration behind the pieces and the messages within them...

All of my work is inspired by country. Whether that be the Bundjalung Country that I live on now, my Wiradjuri lineage country or the beautiful Darug and Gundungurra Country that I grew up on. I want to bring awareness to the beauty of the smallest parts of nature. Highlighting that country does not belong to us, we belong to country.

Tell us more about your birth place – the Blue Mountains on Darug and Gundungurra country – and how you aim to keep your culture and knowledge alive in your work...

I was born and raised in a particularly beautiful place. Darug and Gundungurra Country (the Blue Mountains) is a heritage listed national park. With large escarpments and bush as far as the eye can see. I spent my childhood playing in waterfalls, in the bush, every day. I had no idea how lucky I was. I draw so much inspiration from this time and I built such a beautiful relationship with nature having this kind of upbringing. I think the answer to keeping our culture and knowledge alive is telling our stories and actively learning about our ancestors. I believe First People all over the world are the answer to saving our environment.

Cara Shields | Wiradjuri artist

Tell us about your background as an artist, your career so far and how your studies of Aboriginal Art and Cultural Practices have influenced your work...

When I was 16, I wanted to learn more about my culture so I studied Aboriginal Art and Cultural Practices in Dubbo (a city in the Orana Region of New South Wales, Australia). I reconnected with my art practice in 2018 but after the birth of my son, Clark, in 2020, I decided to properly give it go.

I exhibit on the Gold Coast, through Artlovers Australia and Jellurgal Aboriginal Culture Centre. Recently, I have collaborated with Tappeti Carpets in Sydney. Three of my designs are now licensed to create bespoke customs rugs.

I am also very proud to have my artwork incorporated into the building design of the University of Sydney’s School of Rural Health –a modern facility for doctors-in-training on the Dubbo campus. I was influenced by my studies to paint and draw inspiration from the area

I am from and to be original with my designs.

Tell us more about your work in this exhibition – the messages within your art and the inspiration behind each piece, particularly your inspiration from dendroglyphs and scar trees...

My art practice is a contemporary view on the traditional art form of tree carving (dendroglyph) and the removal of bark (scar). Dendroglyph Trees have thick stylised lines carved into the trunks to notify boundaries of tribal areas, bora ceremonial ground and burial sites. Scar Trees happened with the removal of bark. The shapes and sizes would be different each time for canoes, shields and coolamons. I mainly paint on canvas with acrylic and the traditional pigment ochre, sourced from the Dubbo area by my uncle, Wiradjuri Elder Peter Peckham. For me, this a strong connection in my contemporary art practice. It’s a merging of a traditional pigment and a modern medium and our traditional art form/way of living reinterpreted in a contemporary art setting. It is my two worlds coming together –I am Wiradjuri descended, I grew up on country but I did not live traditionally off the land.

Tell us more about the areas in which you were born and raised –Narromine and Dubbo NSW – and how you aim to keep your culture and knowledge alive in your work...

Narromine and Dubbo are positioned in Central Western New South Wales, about a five-hour drive from Sydney. Both of these town’s names are traditional Wiradjuri words. The spelling and the pronunciation has changed slightly. Narromine –‘ngarru-mayiny’ meaning ‘honey people’. Dubbo –‘thubbo’ meaning ‘red earth’ or ‘head covering’. Narromine is within the boundary of Wongaibon Tribe, which boarders the Wiradjuri Tribe.

Country can be dry and harsh in summer and icy in winter. This landscape is ancient, lots of big eucalyptus trees and red river gum trees along the Macquarie River (Wambuul). The landscape has dramatically changed. Our highway roads are on traditional walking paths/camping grounds. Due to this, a lot of dendroglyph/scar trees have been cut down to make way for modern highways and housing estates. My aim is to encourage people to stop and look around. Take in the landscape and feel the presence of our traditional ancestors, who fought hard for us to co-exist in this new world.

Wiradjuri artist Cara Shields

Left: Scar Country Patterns by Cara Shields

Amanda Westley | Ngarrindjeri artist

Tell us about your background as an artist and your career so far...

I am a self-taught artist. I visited Raukkan (originally established as Point McLeay Mission –an Australian Aboriginal community situated on the south-eastern shore of Lake Alexandrina and regarded as the home and heartland of Ngarrindjeri Country) when I was younger and saw art from my family. It inspired me to start painting Ngarrindjeri Country. I feel like my career so far has been so rewarding, but I am still learning and have so much I still want to achieve.

Tell us more about your work in this particular exhibition – the inspiration behind the pieces and the messages within them...

The inspiration for these pieces is Ngarrindjeri Country and the coastal town that I was born in. The colours you see on Ngarrindjeri Ruwi (Country) are so different from other areas.

Tell us more about your birthplace – Victor Harbor – how your family is one of the oldest Aboriginal families on the south coast and how you aim to keep your culture and knowledge alive in your art...

I was born in Pultong (Victor Harbor), it’s a small coastal town within Ngarrindjeri nation. The totem for Victor Hatbor is Kondoli (whale). Because I was born in Victor Harbor, the whale is one of my totems. My grandmother was part of the stolen generation, which I believe has contributed to the loss of our language. Through my art and through me learning the language, I hope to keep our culture alive and pass it on to my children. n

• Coe Gallery’s Summer exhibition is running from 11 July – 3 August at The Vestibules, City Hall, College Green, BS1 5TR; coegallery.com

Top left: Spring Swarm by curator Jasmine Coe, whose artwork will also be on display

Top middle: Ghirrawiin (Flowers) by Sandon Gibbs O'Neill, Burruguu Art

Top right: SunWoman by Amanda Westley

STATE OF THE ART

Studio 74 , throughout July

Visit Studio 74 and experience the captivating world of portraiture and figurative art, showcasing a range of acclaimed artists from Craig Alan, Fabian Perez, The Connor Brothers and emerging artist Gank Pansuay. Delving into the depths of human expression and emotion, witness the power of the human form, as each piece tells a unique story. Immerse yourself in a visual journey that celebrates the beauty, complexity, and diversity of the human experience.

• studio74contemporaryart.com; 74 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2QA

Sea Changes: Janette Kerr PPRWA, HRSA, Clifton Contemporary Art, 1 –25 July

To simply call the works of Janette Kerr ‘sea paintings’ is not enough. They are responses to landscape and environment, sound, silence and movement: the swell and breaking of waves, the confluence of spray with air, emerging sunlight and advancing rain. Her potent and encompassing oil paintings convey the constant interplay between restless, dynamic forces. Here is the pure, untethered character of nature and its primal energy.

To harness the intangible, elusive edges between place and atmosphere, science and spirit, experience and spontaneity, Janette immerses herself completely in her subject, travelling extensively in the wildest places, focusing on Shetland and the Far North. Whether sailing the coast of Svalbard in the High Arctic, collaborating with Norwegian Oceanographers or living in remote Greenland for months, there is always a sense of the northern romantic tradition –of embracing the sublime. Few contemporary painters achieve this with such clarity and conviction.

• cliftoncontemporaryart.co.uk; 25 Portland Street, Clifton, BS8 4JB Image: Sokkin byJanetteKerr

Marla Allison, Rainmaker Gallery, 6 July –12 August

Rainmaker Gallery welcomes back Indigenous artist Marla Allison, a celebrated painter from the Laguna Pueblo and Hopi tribes. The graphic paintings in this exhibition utilise traditional pottery designs and stylised portraiture to celebrate her thriving tribal cultures in a contemporary context.

Marla’s maternal aunt is United States Cabinet Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, the first Indigenous Cabinet Secretary in the history of the USA. Marla Allison will be in conversation with gallery curator Jo Prince on the afternoon of Thursday 6 July. Contact the gallery to book this event.

• rainmakerart.co.uk; 140 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2RS

Image: Clouds in the Window, acrylic on canvas by Marla Allison

Image: Erosion by Gank Pansuay

Loss: Chaja Verkerk, St Albans Church, 2 –9 July

This July, St Albans Church will be hosting an exhibition by artist Chaja Verkerk on the theme of loss.

A multimedia art installation comprising different mediums –textile art, paintings, photography and poetry. Inviting all to explore and engage in different kinds of losses, the process of grief and how we all experience mourning.

Does losing a loved one feel the same as losing yourself? How do you accept losing things you never had? Are we allowing ourselves to grieve about a job rejection or do we only permit ourselves the ability to grieve on big impact events within life such as the loss of a loved one or climate crisis? Following the cycle of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and finally acceptance, this exhibition hopes to conjure open conversations about loss in a time where it can sometimes be hard to connect and share with others. The exhibition will be open daily from 9am –5pm. The official opening will take place on 2 July with a Requiem mass at 6.30pm and a spoken-word open mic around the theme of loss hosted by Chaja Verkerk on 4 July at 7.30pm. Bereavement café will open in the church on 5 July at 11am.

• chajanadiaverkerk.com

Artwork by Chaja Verkerk

Found Cities, Lost Objects: Women in the City, Royal West of England Academy (RWA), until 13 August

Found Cities, Lost Objects: Women in the City, is a national touring exhibition curated for the Arts Council Collection by Turner Prize-winning artist and cultural activist Lubaina Himid CBE. This exhibition of over 60 works, including some by Bristol-based artists, presents a wide array of modern and contemporary art, including painting, sculpture, photography and film from both the Arts Council Collection and artists’ studios. The work in this exhibition can sometimes appear challenging and encourages visitors to view the city through a woman’s eyes, questioning our understanding of the urban city. Found Cities, Lost Objects addresses themes ranging from safety and navigation to concepts of belonging and power and fun, freedom and discovery.

RWA is excited to include work by Bristol artists Valda Jackson, Mellony Taper, Beth Carter RWA, Huma Mulji, and Veronica Vickery, amongst others.

• Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Road, BS8 1PX

Image: Renamed City by Mellony Taper

Moish Sokal: England to Savanna, Malthouse

Gallery of East Lambrook Manor Gardens, until 22 July

Travelling artist Moish Sokal has recently returned from his painting adventure safari trips to the wildlife parks of Tanzania and Kenya. His newly inspired watercolours are on show in the Malthouse Gallery of East Lambrook Manor Gardens until 22 July.

After waiting three years to travel to the wildlife parks of the Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro due to the Covid pandemic, Moish (and his assistant Prue) were able to return to the African bush, taking in the extraordinary sights of Tarangire National Park, the extinct volcanoof Ngorongoro and the Tsavo wildlife parks.

Alongside the wildlife paintings that Sokal painted upon his return from Africa, there is a significant cache of paintings which Moish painted during last years’ Autumn season featured in the exhibition.

• moishsokal.co.uk; eastlambrook.com

Artwork by Moish Sokal

Let The Sunshine In, Sandra Higgins Art, throughout July

Sandra Higgins Art is delighted to showcase The Summer Selection, a curation of artwork reflecting the ambience and promise of the season: hazy skies, twinkling water and landscapes cloaked in verdure. See the full selection of works on Sandra Higgins’ website or email to arrange an appointment to view in person. The new series is currently available at The Viewing Room in Bath.

• sandrahiggins.art; sandra@sandrahiggins.com

Image: The Small Gaze 20cm x 20cm acrylic on birch panel

Expert opinion

From Chris Yeo, Valuer at Clevedon Salerooms and regular expert on BBC’s Antiques Roadshow

Stars of the Barrow Court Sale

Clevedon Salerooms enjoyed one of its most successful auctions in recent years with the sale of the contents of Barrow Court, Barrow Gurney on Thursday June 1st at the Kenn Road Auction Centre.

The outstanding single owner collection had been amassed over a thirty year period by the late technology entrepreneur Iann Barron CBE.

Collections of such provenance and quality are always guaranteed to create a stir when they appear on the market and Clevedon Salerooms maximised the opportunity with a dedicated printed catalogue and a co-ordinated publicity campaign in the regional and national press. This certainly proved effective, generating an unprecedented level of interestwith one keen bidder making the journey to the auction by helicopter –and strong and sustained bidding throughout the sale.

Leading the way, an outstanding carved oak and marquetry-inlaid tester bed, in the early 17th Century manner which took the day’s top price, selling for £14,000.

Also scoring highly, a very attractive Queen Anne walnut cabinet on chest, circa 1710, the upper section with ogee-arched bevelled and staretched mirror doors, which sold for £8,000.

It wasn’t just amongst the furniture that the high notes were hit. A mid-18th century oil on canvas from the Circle of Arthur Pond, of Henry and Susanna Hoare of Stourhead was the focus of a hotly fought bidding battle which saw the hammer fall well above estimate at £8,200.

A fine walnut and seaweed marquetry eight-day brass dial longcase clock by the esteemed maker John Norcot of London also performed well, selling for £6,200 whilst a brass lantern clock signed by local Chew Valley maker Thomas Veale, dated 1689 sold for £3,100.

Finally, what stately home would be complete without a suit of armour? The one offered here was in fact a modern reproduction and had been bought on holiday in Spain. Bidders clearly weren’t deterred by the lack of antiquity and our helmeted friend quickly outshone its estimate to sell for a very respectable £2,400.

With a highly impressive 98% sold and a total well above expectations, the Barrow Court sale was another resounding success for a saleroom going from strength to strength. ■

• clevedonsalerooms.com; @chrisyeo_antiques (Instagram)

English School, mid-18th Century - Oil on canvas –Henry and Susanna Hoare of Stourhead, Sold for £8,200

Summer reads

As the summer holidays fast approach, the brilliant team at Gloucester Road Books have suggested five superb summer reads to keep the kids entertained while school’s out...

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When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth

Written by Sean Taylor

Illustrated by Zehra Hicks

Published by Frances Lincoln

A plant-eating dinosaur named Smallasaurus comes upon a problem in the guise of Badasaurus, a dinosaur who likes to eat other small dinosaurs. But the situation only worsens when a very large dinosaur named Worseasaurus comes upon them both. Which one will she choose to eat for breakfast?

The Tangletree Mysteries

by By Joel Stewart & Steve Roberts.

Published by Welbeck

Recommended for five years and older, this graphic novel series follows Peggy the dog, and her investigatorsidekick Stu the shrew, as they set out to solve the mysteries that arise from their walks through the strange world of Tangletree Woods.

Martha Maps it Out

By Leigh Hodgkinson

Published by Oxford University Press

This excellent book maps out Martha's world starting from her place in the universe all the way to her bedroom, and even into her dreams and hopes for the future. Each page is packed with fun details as Martha guides you through her community from the cosmic to the local and beyond!

Speak Up!

Written by Nathan Bryon

Illustrated by Dapo Adeola

Published by Puffin Rocket loves books and her weekly visit to the local library, but is heartbroken to hear it will soon be closing down. But just like her hero Rosa Parks, Rocket speaks up and spreads her passion for her local library and soon ignites a wave of support that just might save the day.

Wonderfully Wired Brains

Written by Louise Gooding

Illustrated by Ruth Burrows

Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd.

This friendly and informative book is a guide to the world of neurodiversity for children aged roughly between 7-9. With colourful and modern illustrations, it aims to debunk myths and stereotypes through accurate information and encourage nerurodiverse readers by explaining how no two brains are alike!

Western Storm

England World Cup winner Fran Wilson is revelling in the opportunity to inspire young professional players at Western Storm, a side at the heart of a growing professionalism in women’s domestic cricket in England. Wilson, who was part of the England team that triumphed against India at Lord’s in 2017, returned to her West Country roots last year as one of the senior members of the Storm squad, which plays its home matches at Bristol and Taunton.

Western Storm is one of eight regional women’s teams offering yearround world-class training, coaching and opportunities to play in exciting domestic competitions. Created in 2020, this new structure aims to develop the country’s most talented female players and drive the performance of the England Women’s national team. With increased funding from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Storm started this season with 10 full-time pros for the first time.

Wilson said: “It’s incredible to think we’ve now got 80 pros across the domestic women’s game. We’ve always had a lot of depth in cricket in this country and it’s really good all those girls can have that opportunity to train and improve their game.

“It’s really noticeable how much people have come on in the last four years. The gap is closing between the players now. It’s as a result of working all year round, being able to train with some of the best coaches and just playing competitive cricket all the time.”

“When the England girls come back into the domestic setup, there’s not a huge gap and they’re really under pressure. It’s testament to the setup we’ve created. There’s still a long way to go, especially in terms of infrastructure around the teams, but in terms of the players being produced, it’s really exciting.”

This summer’s Ashes series – which features games in Bristol and

Taunton – provides a chance to see several of these young players on the national stage. Indeed, Western Storm’s Bristol-born fast bowler Lauren Filer, 22, made an immediate impression on her England debut in last month’s (June) Ashes Test Match at Trent Bridge. Filer, who grew up playing for Weston-super-Mare CC, bowled with real pace to pick up two key wickets on the opening day. Meanwhile Storm’s vice-captain Dani Gibson was also named in the 15-strong squad for the match.

Australia’s Women have long dominated international cricket. Reflecting on the difference between the two nations in recent years, Wilson says: “A big thing is learning how to play under pressure, and pressure games becoming the norm. You see that in Australia. I think that’s the reason why they’re so good. It’s because they’ve been playing pressure cricket from pretty much the day they’re born. It’s really nice to see that happening in our game now as well.”

England’s national side became professional for the first time in 2014 with Wilson given her first central contract the following year. Outside of that elite group, opportunities to forge a career in the game were extremely limited with players forced to juggle matches and training around jobs or studies.

The ECB created the yearly, month-long Kia Super League (KSL) in 2016 to produce an exciting, fast-paced women’s domestic competition at the height of summer. It aimed to bridge that gap between county and international cricket, bringing together the world’s best female cricketers with the best local domestic talent. Western Storm was formed initially as one of six elite teams in the KSL under the captaincy of England skipper Heather Knight, with Wilson also a member of the squad. Storm enjoyed great success over the next four years, finishing runners-up in 2016 before lifting

As England’s women’s team looks to regain The Ashes this summer, Jeremy Blackmore sits down with former international cricketer and Western Storm batter, Fran Wilson, to talk about inspiring

the next generation...

Western Storm squad

Image courtesy of Somerset CCC

the trophy twice in 2017 and 2019.

With women’s cricket entering its new chapter in 2020, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Glamorgan county cricket clubs joined forces and formally set up Western Storm Ltd as part of the new eight-team regional model. Matches got underway behind closed doors during the pandemic with more games being played this summer than ever before.

Knight is still part of the Western Storm set-up and available when she is not on England duty, but the side is now led by former England Schoolgirls and England Academy captain Sophie Luff. The remainder of the squad is largely made up of younger, less experienced players, but that brings its own excitement, argues Wilson.

“We’ve got a young squad, definitely. Most of the players are around 22, which is almost 10 years younger than me. I do feel like a mum sometimes! But it’s a role I really like, helping the younger ones come on.

“Then at the same time, it’s really refreshing to have the likes of Heather come back in. Sophie was injured recently, so to have her coming back as well, it increases that experience level, which has a huge impact.

“But it’s so exciting. Young players bring a different kind of energy, they bring a freshness to everything.”

While Storm want to win every game, Wilson says there is an understanding that results will vary as the youngsters gain experience.

“Having said that, we’re going all out. We’d love to win trophies as soon as possible. What we’re trying to create is long-term success.’That doesn't happen overnight.

“This year it feels like we’re building something really special in how we go about things and how we play. In the long run, that will put us in a really good place in terms of winning trophies.”

Cheltenham-born all-rounder Gibson won her England call-up having been a travelling reserve for England’s T20 World Cup campaign in the winter. Ahead of the Ashes, England head coach Jon Lewis described her as one of the best form cricketers in the country, a dynamic player who can change the momentum of a game.

Gibson herself has said the extra responsibility of the vicecaptaincy this year has helped her game develop, particularly her tactical awareness, something with which Wilson agrees.

“Dani’s been brilliant. It was a fantastic move, giving her that leadership opportunity. What I really like about Dani’s leadership is she just backs herself so much. She’s got so much confidence in her ability. It’s infectious on the rest of the group. It almost gives me confidence because if she thinks she can do this, I can definitely do it. That’s a really good quality to have in a captain.”

Wilson grew up in Malmesbury and played her early cricket in Bath. She played for Somerset Women for several years followed by

stints with Middlesex and Kent before the new regional teams were introduced, giving her the chance to continue playing professionally after her international retirement.

“I stopped playing for England to play in the domestic setup,” she says. “I wasn’t getting what I wanted back from the England stuff in terms of playing and opportunity. So, it was amazing for me to be able to step back into the domestic game, bat in the top order and have lots of leadership opportunities at Western Storm.

“It’s different to international cricket, but amazing in its own way, living at home and having that home/life balance is a bit better than being an international cricketer sometimes. I’m back in the West Country where I belong. It’s definitely home for me and somewhere I love playing cricket.”

“I had the most amazing ten years with England, travelling the world with my best friends. Obviously, winning a World Cup was a real special memory and I think about all the key performances and moments I had. But it’s all the people you meet along the way, which is the most memorable thing.”

Wilson, who will also feature for Cardiff-based Welsh Fire in August’s high-profile The Hundred tournament, says playing domestic cricket has allowed more time to pursue her interest in lifeskills coaching. She has taken up a new role with Bristol Bears women’s rugby team as Performance Lifestyle Practitioner, supporting the players and encouraging their development as people as well as athletes.

“It’s such a rewarding job. It’s a brilliant setup up there, rubbing shoulders with other international athletes as well as amazing support staff, the men’s side as well. It’s a brilliant brand and they’re leading the way in terms of sport in general.

“I’ve been playing cricket a long time. Your focus does change. I still love playing, but the reason I love playing is probably more from a leadership role and from inspiring others to play and grow in the game. It’s amazing to be able to do that in my home region.” n

England will play two Ashes fixtures against Australia in the South West this summer with one-day internationals on:

Wednesday 12 July –Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol

Tuesday 18 July –Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton

Speaking about the fixtures, England captain Heather Knight said: “Playing in the South West is always special from a personal perspective. Both Gloucestershire CCC and Somerset CCC were a big part of my development growing up. The region is a real cricket hotbed, which has given us tremendous support with fans turning up in their numbers. We’re really looking forward to playing at Bristol and Taunton in what will be an exciting Ashes series.”

Fran Wilson

Heather Knight

Image courtesy of Western Storm

Image credit: ECB

Event Description Scores

Showjumping

The show-jumping event is an actionpacked 20 minutes of the new 90-minute modern pentathlon format. Athletes complete a course with 10 jumps including two double fences. Athletes have 20 minutes to get to know their horse, which is assigned by a random draw.

Fencing Fencing is completed in two rounds. The fencing Ranking Round which is completed prior to the 90minute event and the Fencing Bonus Round which takes place in the arena and accounts for 15 minutes within the 90-minute format. Athletes use épée swords and are attached to a body cord which helps detect electronically if they've hit their opponent. The athlete’s goal is to score a valid touch on their opponent within the one-minute bout.

Swimming

The swimming event accounts for 10 minutes of the new 90-minute modern pentathlon format. Athletes can swim any stroke or style in a 200m race (8 x 25m lengths) held in the University’s pool.

Laser run (running and shooting)

This accounts for around 15 minutes of the new 90-minute format. In Modern Pentathlon (senior, individual category), the laser run consists of five 600m runs (3km total distance) and after each 600m the athlete must try and shoot five green lights within 50 seconds before running the next lap.

A clear round within the time limit scores 300 points. Penalties are given for knocking down the jumps, exceeding the time limit or errors in riding technique.

In the Ranking Round, athletes complete a one-minute bout against every opponent. If an athlete wins 70% of their bouts they get a score of 250 – if they win more, they score more, less and they get less. In the Bonus Round they are ranked in order with the lowest ranked on the piste first against the next lowest ranked. They compete in a 45 second bout, with the winner then staying on. For each win they receive 2 points.

A race time of 2 minutes 30 seconds scores 250 points, with faster times scoring more and slower times less.

The start of the Laser Run is staggered depending on the scores from the first three events. The winner of the whole event is the first to cross the finish line.

THE MODERN PENTATHLON EVENT

Sporting prowess

Horse-riding, fencing, swimming, running and shooting –it’s all going on at the University of Bath this August. Emma Clegg asks Event Director RebeccaLeach about the Modern Pentathlon and Laser Run World Championships...

Not sure what Modern Pentathlon and Laser Run is?

Then read on and head along to the World Championships at the University of Bath at Pentathlon

GB’s National Training Centre, from 19–28 August.

This modern pentathlon event – consisting of horseriding, fencing, swimming and laser run (running and shooting) – first took place in Ancient Greece at the Ancient Olympic Games. The wide variety of skills needed to compete meant that pentathletes were held in high esteem as physical specimens. Rebecca Leach, Director of the World Championships event, says, “This sport showed competitors as perfect Olympians – the five events would challenge an individual in every aspect of their sporting prowess.”

It was Pierre de Coubertin who invented the modern pentathlon, bringing into focus the skills required by a late-19th-century soldier, with competitions in shooting, swimming, fencing, equestrianism and cross-country running. Each competitor is awarded a certain number of points based on theirperformance in each event and the overall winner has the highest point total at the end.

This year’s Modern Pentathlon World Championships is the first to be staged in Britain since 2009 and will be contested in a new, actionpacked 90-minute format. Spectators will watch the fencing, horse-riding and laser run live from their seats in an outdoor arena at the Team Bath Sports Training Village, while the swimming section –taking place in the University’s Olympic-sized pool – will be broadcast via a large video screen in the stadium. The BBC is covering the finals with a live feed and Sky is doing the highlights package.

It’s a fast-paced event, with competitors moving straight from one event to the next. “They start with riding, then fencing, then swimming, then the laser run with shooting and running at the end,” says Rebecca. “There is no time for drying off after swimming – they will just drop their stuff off and then get straight out to the laser run. So it’s not much time at all. The 90-minute format for Modern Pentathlon is quite new, and it makes it very hard-going for the athletes because they don’t have any time and to transition so quickly between such different sports is really challenging.”

Spectators will be invested in the race as it develops because the points will accumulate at the end of each event and show on the public leaderboard. “Before the laser run, each competitor’s points are changed into seconds, so you get a staggered start. So if you’ve got most points, you get a head start against the next person, so the first person to cross the line of the laser run is the overall winner.”

The Laser Run World Championships (19–21 August) combines running and shooting in fast-paced races and also includes a Para Laser Run category for the first time. “The laser run will have at least 800 athletes because it includes nine year olds all the way up to over 70s. So it’s more of a mass participation, although it’s still World Championships,” says Rebecca.

“In Modern Pentathlon there will be around 100 men and 100 women in individual events, and for the relays at least 20 teams per event. The GB team training in Bath will only get four faces per event, so we get to four men and four women, and one team for the relays.” There is a really strong GB team who are all competing for places, to be announced on 19 July.

“The men’s and women’s relays are on the Family Day, on

Tuesday 22 August, with every ticket costing just £5. The relays sound gripping because the relay events are back to back. “In the horse-riding, one of them goes around and does the course, they tag the next person who goes around and does the course. So it creates even more action to watch.”

Interactive ‘have a go’ sessions will run alongside the competitive events to give spectators the chance to discover the five pentathlon disciplines for themselves.

Rebecca says, “The whole event will be really interactive with people connecting with the crowd and fun things going on and it will be great for kids to watch. It is such a good way of inspiring new generations to come in, and that’s what we want to do, because many people don’t know about the sport.”

There is also a big city trail taking place from 7–28 August, where local children will receive a downloadable pack that will take them around the city to discover information about Modern Pentathlon and there will be a big display outside the station in the forecourt celebrating 100 years of Pentathlon GB.

Competitors – including the Pentathlon GB home team – are gearing up for a shot at global glory and Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualification. But it’s hard fought for. Rebecca says, “In the recent World Cup final in Turkey, Joe Choong, gold medallist and a talented GB Modern Pentathlon athlete, tripped on the finish line and came second. It was a sprint finish and there was so much water, he just tripped over and fell on the finish line – and it was a qualifying place for the Olympics.”

There are also big changes afoot in the event to make it more inclusive. “Modern Pentathlon as a sport has needed to modernise to attract more people to the sport and and while it’s in the Olympics in Paris, it’s not being included in Los Angeles Olympics because it’s not seen as inclusive or progressive enough. So the horse-riding is going to be taken out after Paris and obstacle racing is coming in to replace it.”

Event management has a reputation for requiring absolute dedication from its staff, involving unsociable hours and no time for seeing family. Rebecca, herself the mother of two young children, has made sure that this culture has been reinvented for these World Championships with the events team involving 15 part-time staff. “I’ve worked on so many events where I see people just completely burnt out, working flat out, not able to see their family. And we lose so many women from the industry because they have kids, But it doesn’t have to be like this – we are event planners, so we can plan it.”

Engage with Modern Pentathlon for high-ranking athletes, for family engagement, the fire of competition, for inclusivity in competitors and staff, and an engrossing event spectacle. n

• UIPM Modern Pentathlon and Laser Run World Championships 2023, 19–28 August, Pentathlon GB’s National Training Centre, University of Bath.

Daily tickets are priced from £5, with entry to Pentathlon Finals Day on Sunday 27 August – when both the men’s and women’s champions will be crowned – priced from £15 for adults and £5 concessions. All tickets in the accessible stand are £5 throughout the event. Visit wch2023.org to buy tickets.

FOOD & DRINK

TASTY TIDBITS FROM THE CITY’S BEST RESTAURANTS, CHEFS AND PRODUCERS

Team behind top Welsh pubs take over The Clifton

The owners of two of Wales’ acclaimed pubs are set to open their brand new restaurant, The Clifton, on Regent Street on 5 July.

Sarah and Tom Watts-Jones opened Hare & Hounds in Aberthin in the Vale of Glamorgan eight years ago. Tom trained in Michelinstarred St John, and the Anchor & Hope in London, and wanted to bring their style of local and seasonal food to his hometown. The couple then opened the Heathcock in Llandaff, Cardiff in 2018, with Hare & Hounds’ sous chef, Dave, taking the lead in the kitchen.

The Clifton is their latest venture, with Cory Scott (pictured; another Hare & Hounds sous chef), moving into the Head Chef role. The menu will be similar in style to the other pubs, focusing on short supply chains, but Cory very much putting his own stamp on it.

“We’ve got a custom made ox grill, so all meat and fish will be cooked over fire, and there’ll be a big focus on feasting and sharing dishes,” says Sarah. “As with our other venues, the pub will retain the local pub feel, serving excellent local and homemade drinks.”

• For more information, visit: thecliftonbristol.com; 16 Regent Street, BS8 4HG

Aqua Restaurants turn 25!

Aqua Restaurants is celebrating its 25th birthday this month and is inviting Bristol to raise a glass with them. The restaurants on Welshback, Whiteladies Road and in Portishead will be holding an Aqua Summer Festival throughout July.

As part of the birthday celebrations, the Portishead restaurant will also enjoy a special visit from Rosie, the Laurent-Perrier Champagne Bar, from 14 –17 July.

“It is an extremely proud year for us all here at Aqua as we turn 25. Delivering the best of service and food for these number of years has been down to the great dedication and commitment from our teams and we would like to thank them for their service.”

• For more information and to browse the menus, visit: aquarestaurant.com

Take 5 Rosés

If you subscribe to our newsletters then you know we regularly raid the cellars at The Great Wine Co for delicious wines. Take a look at our latest picks...

As the old saying goes, if you can’t handle the heat, have a glass of rosé. Rosé is the wine of the summer; the fresh, fruity crispness of a cool bottle is the perfect accompaniment to an evening in the sun, and would you look at that colour? There’s nothing quite like it.

On the topic of colour, where better to start than Francesco Candido’s Salice Salentino Rosato le Pozelle (£11.06, The Great Wine Co)? The bright coral almost seems to glow, the intensity matched only by the rich opulence of the notes of fine fruit. On the palate it is harmonious with a pleasantly bitter aftertaste.

If you’re searching for something a little more delicate, try Sierra Cantabria’s Rioja Rosada (£13.28, The Great Wine Co). With aromas of raspberry and rose petal, it’s fresh and fruity but also refreshingly acidic, perfect for an after-work glass.

Head over to the South of France (section of the Great Wine Co website) for the ultimate summer barbecue bottle. Anciens Temps’ Vin de France Rosé (£8.84, The Great Wine Co) provides pure versatility, as an attractive, easydrinking rosé from Languedoc. This Cinault glows pale pink and tastes unassumingly of red fruit –it’s a fail-safe wine that will keep everyone happy.

For something slightly deeper, why not try Le Petit Broux by Cave de Sancerre (£14.80, The Great Wine Co)? Made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in Sancerre’s warmer sites, the wine is fragrant and appetising, with deep and delicious aromas of wild strawberry, peach, and redcurrant.

If you’re looking for a twist on a classic, the Via Nova Pinot Grigio Rosé (£8.74, The Great Wine Co) might just be the bottle for you. The Pinot Grigio is unapologetically dry, and a cold glass provides that muchneeded freshness on a hot summer’s day. Its rosé sister gives all that satisfaction, but is coupled with a base of summer fruits for easy drinking.

As July rolls in, we’re hoping that the heat is here to stay. As we celebrate the sun with garden parties and al-fresco dining, make sure that your wine fridge is stocked up with the perfect bottle of refreshing rosé and make the most of that summer feeling. n

Find all these lovely rosés at The Great Wine Co; greatwine.co.uk

Crab & Asparagus Tart

Seasonal, speedy and elegant to the max, this gorgeous tart is best served with new potatoes and a well-dressed salad for lunch, or accompanied by a handful of vinaigrette-tossed watercress as a summer supper starter. There's nothing in the rulebook, however, that says you couldn't pack it up and take it on a picnic either...

Ingredients (serves 4 as a main course, 6-8 as a starter)

• 1 x 500g block ready made, all-butter shortcrust pastry

• 250g white crab meat (if you can’t find fresh crab, tinned is fine)

• 2 spring onions, finely sliced

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

• 2 whole eggs plus 2 egg yolks

• 300ml sour cream

• ½ tsp white pepper

• 20 thin asparagus spears

Method

Preheat the oven to 180ºC/ gas mark 4. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface until big enough to line a shallow, 20cm loose-bottomed tart tin (the pastry needs to be around the thickness of a £1 coin). Cover the base and sides of the pastry case with foil or greaseproof paper, fill with baking beans or raw rice and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the paper and the beans or rice and bake for 10 minutes more until golden. Remove the pastry case from the oven and allow to cool.

Evenly scatter the crab meat, spring onions and most of the dill (hold back a little bit for serving) across the pastry case. Whisk the whole eggs with the egg yolks, sour cream, white pepper and a little salt and pour across the top of the crab meat. Arrange the asparagus spears in a pretty 'wheel' pattern on top of the tart, then bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filling is just set. Serve warm or at room temperature, scattered with the remaining dill. n

Recipe by Melissa Blease

BRISTOL UPDATES

NEWS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

Studio 74 wins Best Art Gallery at prestigious Muddy Stilettos Awards

Studio 74, a leading art gallery on Whiteladies Road is thrilled to announce its victory in the highly esteemed Dorset, Somerset & Bristol Muddy Stilettos Award 2023.

The Muddy Stilettos Awards, known for celebrating and championing outstanding local businesses, have gained immense popularity and garnered over 800,000 votes from across the country this year.

Studio 74’s success in this highly competitive category is a true reflection of the gallery’s commitment to excellence and the overwhelming support of its loyal patrons. Winner in the Best Art Gallery category, only opening 8 months ago this award is a testament to the success of the gallery already.

Since its inception, Studio 74 has been committed to showcasing a range of acclaimed works of art from both established and emerging artists. Exhibiting a diverse collection from original artwork to sculpture, across three stunning interior layouts. Working closely with clients to provide a bespoke and unique service, whether you are new to the art world or an established collector. The gallery’s environment is specially curated with a commitment to excellence, showcasing artwork that pushes boundaries, challenges conventions, and reflects the diverse perspectives of the contemporary art world.

“We are honoured and elated to receive the Best Art Gallery award in the Dorset, Somerset & Bristol Muddy Stilettos Award 2023,” said Ellena Norman, Director of Studio 74. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible talent of our featured artists and the unwavering support of our community. We are truly grateful to all everyone that voted for us, and the Muddy Stilettos platform for this tremendous honour.”

• To find out more or to book an appointment at the gallery contact: 0117 4350270; info@studio74gallery.com; Studio74contemporaryart.com; 74 Whiteladies Road

Bristol Nights launch new initiative for Night Time Economy Workers

Bristol Nights has launched a new initiative –Thrive at Night. Aimed at providing mental health and wellbeing support, the programme offers training to the city’s 6pm –6am workforce.The initiative is a collaboration with night time economy businesses and workers, plus experts in mental health and wellbeing, to ensure that the Thrive at Night resources and training meet the needs of night time workers. The night time economy is a vital component of Bristol’s cultural and economic landscape. Following a difficult few years, the Covid-19 pandemic has inevitably taken a toll on the mental health and wellbeing of some of those who work in the industry. Thrive at Night will provide free mental health training sessions for local hospitality businesses, including bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. Covering a range of topics, including stress management, how to create a mentally healthy workplace and to be a compassionate leader, reacting to a serious incident and how to support employees who may be self medicating as a reaction to stress, the programme has been almost a year in the making. Additionally, the program will provide organisations with the tools and support they need to create and implement their own mental health and wellbeing policy.

• For more information, visit: bristolnights.co.uk

Bee Bold Awards: Pollinator Champions crowned

The Bee Bold Awards –which is part of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority’s wider work to make the West the Bee and Pollinator Capital of the UK –recently returned for a second year. West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris joined members of the community at the Heart of BS13 Climate Action Hub to celebrate action being taken across the region to support pollinators. Each winner was chosen by a panel of local experts and showcase the different ways in which we can all take action to support our region’s efforts to protect and enhance our habitats for pollinators.

The 2023 Bee Bold Awards winners were: Curo Social Housing –operating across Bristol, Bath and NE Somerset and South Glos, Curo have taken part in No Mow May, started a ‘Do Nothing for Nature’ campaign, and planted hundreds of trees in community spaces, transforming their housing estates into pollinator-friendly green spaces. Middle GroundGrowers –an organic farm in Bath using a “regenerative pollinator-friendly” farming model including planting over four-plus acres of wildflower meadows. TheUniversity of the West of England (UWE) – UWE Bristol’s Beeline project has built a network of pollinator-friendly and edible plants across their campuses, alongside mini wildflower meadows, orchards, and new opportunities for staff and students to engage with nature. Storm Consultancy –a digital technology agency in Bath who launched the tree planting project ‘Co-Forest’ to help companies invest in local biodiversity and improve the wellbeing of communities. TheLANCE Trust – based in Long Ashton, the Trust has inspired and engaged residents, including primary schools, Parish Councils, farms, universities, and local churches, among others, to improve wild spaces in the Long Ashton and other areas, and survey for bees and other wildlife. KeynshamGirl’sBrigade –from bee-friendly planting in their Church grounds to making insect ID guides and bee baths, the Girl’s Brigade have been helping support local pollinators and raising awareness in their community.

• westofengland-ca.gov.uk

BRISTOL UPDATES

NEWS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

Oracy Project set to transform the face of education

Fairfield High School is delighted to be taking part in the culture-changing Oracy Project, which aspires to challenge and transform the listening and speaking habits of students throughout the school. Encouraging young people to be empathetic, confident and mindful will have wide ranging effects not just inside the classroom, but in every walk of life both in a professional and personal environment.

The Oracy Project focuses on individuals’ body language, voice projection, tone and use of language to communicate. It also concentrates on social awareness of others including listening to and considering different opinions. Put all this together and an excellent skillset for life is born.

Three Oracy Champions at Fairfield, representing Humanities and Languages, have so far attended development days, with a visit from Voice 21 (the company supporting this initiative) on the horizon. The plan then being to trial the project and adapt the practice school-wide.

• For further information, visit: voice21.org

University of Bristol welcomes new Programme Director for MSc Strategy, Change and Leadership

The University of Bristol has welcomed a new Programme Director for its part-time MSc Strategy, Change and Leadership course at the Business School. Dr Rushana Khusainova, SFHEA, Lecturer in Marketing, will be leading the 11th cohort of executive students for the practical master’s programme.

The part-time MSc Strategy, Change and Leadership is for mid-career to senior leaders and managers who want to progress further in their career, seek promotion, change industry or career pathway or start their own business. The programme is designed with busy working professionals in mind, enabling students to gain a Masters degree alongside their full-time job.

Programme Manager Cheralyn Baines-Dark says: “We are delighted to welcome Rushana as Programme Director to our executive part-time MSc Strategy, Change and Leadership. Excellent leadership is vital when facing a challenging and uncertain future, and organisations from all industries recognise the importance of investing in their future leaders and managers by developing their management and leadership teams in unpredictable times. This practical master’s degree offers value for money and will offer a return on investment from day one.”

• For more information, and to sign up to the programme, visit: bristol.ac.uk/strategy-change-leadership-2023

Bristolians honoured in King Charles’ Birthday Honour’s List

Bristolians have been recognised by King Charles III for their outstanding achievements in his first Birthday Honours List. Along with a number of local figureheads, the list included ex-footballer Ian Wright, who received an OBE and broadcasters Ken Bruce and Davina McCall, who were made MBEs. Vogue’s Dame Anna Wintour and author Sir Ian McEwan also joined the elite Companions of Honour.

Following his mother’s tradition, King Charles will make two Honours Lists every year –one on his official birthday and one at the start of the new year.

In Bristol, we celebrate:

Knights Bachelor

Professor Iain Gilmour Gray CBE FRSE FREng. Director of Aerospace, Cranfield University. For services to the Aerospace Industry.

Professor Steven George West CBE DL. President of Universities UK and Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of England. For services to Health and to Education.

Order of the British Empire Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Ann Elizabeth Underwood. Deputy Finance Director, Defence Equipment and Support, Ministry of Defence. For services to Defence.

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Iain Patrick Wentworth Boyd. Lately Chair and Trustee, Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. For services to Heritage.

Dr Razvan Ungureanu Constantinescu. Founder, From Bristol with Love for Ukraine. For voluntary services to the People of Ukraine. Sarah Greenhalgh (Sarah Smith). Chair, Tobacco Factory Theatres. For services to Theatre and to the community in Bristol and Cornwall.

Luke Peter Grenfell-Shaw. Cancer Activist and Cyclist, Founder, Bristol2Beijing. For services to Charitable Fundraising for People with Cancer.

Professor Rachid Hourizi. Director, Institute of Coding. For services to the Digital Sector.

Dr Rosalind Penelope Kennedy. For services to Charity and to the community in Bristol.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

NEWS FROM SOME OF BRISTOL’S BRILLIANT HEALTH & WELLNESS BUSINESSES

Abbott opens new health checks service at Cabot Circus

Health is the cornerstone of happiness and global healthcare company, Abbott, understands. That’s why this summer, Abbott has opened a new health checks service at Cabot Circus Shopping Centre. The team, who are available for walk-ins, are ready to screen you and your loved ones for diabetes (with results in three minutes) and cholesterol (with results in seven minutes). Non-invasive tests will screen you for current or potential issues with diabetes or high cholesterol. Anyone, any age and in any health condition is welcome.

Visit the Abbott health checks service today on the Glass Walk at Cabot Circus and take the next step towards a healthier you. Fee applies, testing does not substitute a medical examination.

• Scan the QR code for more information. The Abbott Health Checks Service can be found at: Unit K22, Cabot Circus Shopping Centre, Glass Walk, BS1 3BX; abbott.co.uk

Bristol trio win big at European Skincare Awards

Bristol-based cosmetics brands Lyonsleaf, Amphora Aromatics and Hairy Jayne have all recently been awarded gongs in the 12th annual Free From Skincare Awards.

Amphora Aromatics, who have a shop on Cotham Hill in Clifton, scooped a Silver award in the Men’s Grooming category for their Cedarwood & Black Seed Face Serum (pictured right, £12), while Lyonsleaf, whose offices are now in Wells, but grow the herbs that go into their balms on their farm in Compton Martin, also took Silver for their newly released Baby Balm (pictured left, £9.99) in the Family Skincare category. Both brands also won Bronze medals for other products in their ranges.

Totterdown-based Hairy Jayne, founded by former hairdresser Jayne Rutland, won two Silvers in the Hair Care category, for Herbal Shampoo Bar (pictured below, £9) and Natural Beauty Oil (pictured below, £18).

Bristol Dental Specialists host July open day

Located in a glorious Georgian, triple-fronted property on Berkeley Square in the heart of Clifton, Bristol Dental Specialists are on a mission to enhance their patients’ lives by providing comprehensive specialist dental care with an outstanding patient experience, delivered by a highly motivated and integrated team.

On 29 July, the practice is hosting an open day, offering free consultations for facial enhancement –which includes support in hydrating your skin and restoring volume –cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics. The free consultations will be taking place all day so book an appointment while you can.

• To book, call 0117 450 6666, or email info@bristoldentalspecialists.com. All appointments must be pre-booked

“There seems to be quite an active and very strong natural or handmade cosmetic scene in and around Somerset,” said Awards Director, Alex Gazzola, who has also recently located to Bristol. “Consumers, especially with skincare concerns, often look to alternatives to massmarket options when it comes to the products they use, and it’s not a surprise that a city with such a thriving independent shopping market excels in producing great natural balms, creams and other personal care products.”

• All winners and medallists can be seen at:

freefromskincareawards.co.uk/winners-2023

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Lucas came to see me off the recommendation of a good friend who had seen remarkable results with her severe knee arthritis. He was suffering with the same condition and was due to have both knees replaced in January this year. One after the other.

Intrigued by his friend’s response and after an assessment where I felt there was enough movement in the joints to warrant it, we embarked on 2 courses of MBST: Cartilage AND Bone.

We’ve found that treating the bone marrow oedema with MBST as well as the cartilage in more advanced Arthritic cases is essential.

We got together 3 months post treatment to astonishingly good results. He had no pain. He’d played 56 holes of golf on Saturday which constituted an 18 mile walk. Pretty unbelievable isn’t it!? We’ll monitor throughout the year but it’s one of my best responses so far on this journey.

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The Happy Business School helping to create a happier workplace culture

Carly Cannings was a high-flying solicitor in the midst of a great law career when she was struck down with rheumatoid arthritis when her daughter was only sixweeks-old. Developing rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune condition which causes pain, tenderness and inflammation in joints, at the same time as becoming a new mum led Carly to develop a fascination with the power of mindset and how we are more in control of our own minds than we think.

Carly’s journey sparked an interest in positive psychology and the science of happiness, which got her thinking about how the power of happiness could help in the business world.

In 2022, Carly launched The Happy Business School, where she runs workshops and acts as a consultant to local and national businesses, encouraging employers to look after their employees’ happiness in the workplace.

Carly explains: “I want businesses to see happiness as a driver of success rather than a fluffy nice-to-have. It’s about more than ice-cream vans and free yoga classes. It’s about seeing the true value and power of happiness and the transformative effect it can have on a business and its people.”

• For more information, visit: thehappybusinessschool.co.uk

Nerve regeneration comes to Bristol

James Scrimshaw BSc DC, Clinical Director and owner at CURA Clinical in Westbury-on-Trym continues to achieve very positive results using MBST Therapy, a therapeutic adaptation of MRI. Instead of forming an image, it stimulates a significant repair response in damaged tissue and joints. Medtech in Germany have adapted MBST to be able to help heal nerve damage/inflammation. Until now its focus has been on cartilage, bone, muscle, tendon and ligament.

Outcome Studies from Germany and Spain are showing very exciting results and an in vitro study titled Nuclear Magnetic resonance accelerates the regeneration of dorsal root ganglion neurons suggests that (NMRT) MBST may well be a suitable non-invasive treatment for peripheral nerve injuries such as neuropathy, nerve root damage and spinal stenosis, to name but a few indications.

James commented: “A patient I’m working with at the moment, who had spinal cord damage from a spinal operation, has seen a dramatic drop in pain and improvement in walking just two weeks post-MBST. This is a very exciting adaptation which opens up viable safe treatments to those in chronic nerve pain.”

• To find out more, visit: curaclinical.com

Walking the wildlife corridors

The Portway, flanked by soaring cliffs, with Brunel’s suspension bridge high above, is one of the most impressive approaches to any British city. The construction of this celebrated stretch of road, now only three years short of its centenary, came at a high price, however. The gorge through which it was driven is not only visually stunning but also one of the most important botanical sites in Britain.

Yet, despite the Portway’s devastating visual and acoustic impact, it carved a relatively narrow furrow through this once tranquil spot. For those prepared to put up with the Portway’s incessant noise, there are still many hidden delights to discover in the green spaces – and green corridors – that survive on either side of it.

A good place to set off in search of them is Sea Mills station, where the River Trym flows into the Avon, and where the Romans established a port called Abonae some 2,000 years ago. From here a riverside path leads, via the Portway, to a series of natural habitats, including a wildflower meadow, Victorian hanging gardens, an arboretum, a former deer park, and – most spectacular of all – a rocky gully grazed by feral goats.

Sea Mills station is served by half hourly trains between Temple Meads and Severn Beach. If you’re arriving by train, cross the line by the exit and go through a gate. If you’ve arrived at Sea Mills by bus, car

or cycle, however, head for the station and go through the underpass under the line.

After both paths join up, they curve left past the Old Signal Station along a narrow track through grassland high above the river. After 350m, when you come to a flight of steps, carry on past it to continue along the riverside path for another 1,100m. The path ends at another flight of steps. Go up it and continue along a pavement alongside the Portway.

After 600m, when you see a brick hut by the entrance to a car park across the road, cross at a traffic island, carry on past the hut, and, after a few metres, when you come to a low fence, keep to the left of it. As it curves left, head for a footpath sign in the hedgerow and follow a path up through a kissing gate. This is the gully, shown on old maps as Walcombe Slade, and created aeons ago by water running down it. Today, though, it is as dry and uncompromising a landscape as you’re likely to find. Its steep sides shut out the sound of the Portway as you climb past a squat battlemented tower – the ventilation shaft for a milelong railway tunnel under the

Because of its situation and the limestone of which it is formed, the gully has a distinct microclimate, making it warmer than the surrounding area. Add to that its poor soil and you have the ideal conditions for some very rare plants to thrive. Chief among these are

Downs.

This month, Andrew Swift explores the Avon Gorge, taking a closer look at how the introduction of a small herd offeral Kashmir goats has allowed rare plants and insects to flourish in the gully once again...

Walking in the gully

two so specific to this area that their common names are the Bristol Rockcress and the Bristol Onion. The problem is that many of these plants are not only rare nationally; they’re not that common here either, and a few years ago it was realised they were in danger of disappearing altogether. Being diminutive, they can’t put up with much competition, and were being bullied out.

For centuries, the Downs and the rocky slopes below it were grazed by sheep, who not only nibbled the turf but also stopped trees, bramble and ivy getting established. When grazing was phased out in the 1920s, however, they could spread unchecked. This was clearly a case where simple rewilding – letting nature take its course – would result not only a loss of biodiversity but also in the potential loss of endangered species.

A solution to the problem was found in Wales, where herds of feral Kashmir goats had been keeping the slopes of the Great Orme clear of scrub since the 19th century. In 2011, six of them were shipped to Bristol and released into the gully to see if they could do the same job here.

If the goats of the Great Orme seem vaguely familiar, it’s probably because, during lockdown, they achieved notoriety after taking over the deserted streets of Llandudno and running riot. There was no chance of that happening in Clifton, however, as the goats in the gully were penned into a ten-acre site behind a goat-proof fence.

There was also no chance of them breeding, as they were all bucks or billies. Unfortunately, this meant that by 2019 the herd had dwindled to just two. To replenish it, in March 2021 four Bagot goats were brought in from the Street Goat Project – a co-operative community project set up in 2015 to establish a network of goat dairies on unused land across Bristol. Four months later, four more Kashmir goats arrived from the Great Orme.

Not only have the goats in the gully been a resounding success, with their determined browsing giving rare plants chance to flourish; they have also become an attraction in their own right. Needless to say, however keen visitors are to see them, they need to be given enough space to get on with what they’re doing, so the protocol is to keep to the paths, keep your distance, don’t feed them, and, if you take a dog along, keep it on a short lead.

Once you’ve explored the gully, go back down it to cross the Portway and start heading back. Instead of going back down the steps to the riverside path, however, carry on for another 100m. Just before the central reservation ends, use it to cross the road to a gap in the hedge and go through a kissing gate into Bennett’s Patch & White Paddock.

This twelve-acre plot was originally pastureland, but, after a short spell as an industrial site, was used to dump rubble from the Bristol Blitz. After the level of the ground had been raised several metres, it was converted to a sports ground, but when this closed it lay neglected until Avon Wildlife Trust took it over in 2015 as part of Bristol’s year as European Green Capital. Given such a turbulent history, it’s astonishing how tranquil and unspoilt it is today, testimony to the hard work that’s been put into its restoration as a crucial link in the gorge’s wildlife corridors.

After 100m, you pass a path on the right leading to Bishop’s Knoll –you’ll be coming back to this later, but for now bear left to walk along the west side of the meadow. This is where you’ll find Bristol’s wicker whales, first unveiled in Millennium Square in 2015. At the far end of the meadow is another sculpture, a memorial to the courage of the women of Bristol in the Second World War, crafted in wood and unveiled in 2019.

Head back along the east side of the meadow, past newly-created ponds, and take the path to Bishop’s Knoll you passed earlier. After going under the railway, you emerge at the foot of the terraced gardens of a mansion demolished in the 1970s. Long abandoned, this magical spot was acquired by the Woodland Trust in 1986 and is the gateway to an arboretum stocked with exotic and ancient trees and a labyrinth of woodland walks with views over the gorge.

After a leisurely exploration of these magnificent woods, go through a gateway at the north end of the arboretum, turn left and then right to head into Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve. The grassland of this former deer park is studded with ancient oaks, while over to the east lies an old lake. To return to the starting point, however, follow the path northwards and go up a steep flight of rough steps at the end. After taking a couple of left turns, head steeply down to the Portway, cross over, go down steps to the left of the railway bridge and follow the riverside path back to Sea Mills station.

Length of walk: Four miles

Level of challenge: Steep and rocky paths in the gully, otherwise fairly straightforward if rough footpaths; there are also four crossings of the Portway, all using central reservations with clear views in either direction. n

Kashmir goats in the gully

A memorial to the courage of the women of Bristol in the Second World War, crafted in wood and unveiled in 2019

INTERIORS NOTES

LATEST NEWS FROM SOME OF THE CITY’S BEST BUSINESSES

H&M Cabot Circus reopens with Home concept

H&M has been upsized and refitted in Cabot Circus. The store offers a world leading interior look and feel for the brand, including the much-awaited introduction of H&M Home, new click and collect lockers and self-service checkouts.

“It is fantastic to finally be bringing our much-loved H&M Home concept to our Cabot Circus store. This will be the largest H&M store in the area, where customers can enjoy our curated fashion and interior collections in a newly designed space which celebrates style and creativity.” says H&M UK & IE Head of Construction & Facilities Gemma Leach.

Quorn Stone open new showroom on Whiteladies Road

Quorn Stone’s journey began in 1995, importing artisan hand painted terracotta tiles from Manises, Spain. These small, yet charming tiles ignited a lifelong passion for natural materials in the home. Now a second-generation family business, Quorn Stone are a nationwide retailer renowned for sourcing beautiful natural stone and porcelain tiles from around the world.

Quorn Stone’s latest UK showroom is now open on Whiteladies Road. This boutique store houses their extensive collection of stone and porcelain tiles, from flagstone floors and outdoor paving to colourful decorative wall tiles – there is something on offer to suit every project.

• For more information, visit: mystonefloor.com; 92a Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2QN

Customers visiting will notice a new, welcoming interior, a relaxed environment, and products will be displayed in a curated and inspirational way.

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In the spotlight: The New Raw

On p. 68, Creative Director John Law of Woodhouse & Law, travelled to Milan Design Week to discover the latest trends in the world of interior design. A research and design studio based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, caught our eye. The New Raw –founded in 2015 by architects Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki with the ambition to give new life to discarded materials through design, robots and craftsmanship –is looking closer at how robotic techniques can transform plastic waste into beautiful and meaningful products that are 100% circular.

Speaking about the studio, John Law says: “While some manufacturers returned to traditional craftsmanship, others looked to new technological developments for their latest collections. Take The New Raw, a young studio from the Netherlands. Using 3D printing, and inspired by traditional knitting techniques, continuous threads of plastic waste were threaded to create a series of tactile benches, permeable and strong enough to be used both inside and out.”

• For more information about The New Raw, visit: thenewraw.org. Read more about Milan Design Week on p. 68

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Show & tell

The lure of Milan Design Week is strong for designers and aficionados wanting to keep up with the latest movements in interior design. John Law of Bathbased interior and garden design company, Woodhouse & Law, was there and gives us an account of the new, exciting and emerging trends...

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The world of interiors is ever-changing and evolving, offering us inspiration, anticipation and the odd surprise in equal measures. Keen to keep on top of the latest emerging trends, our team will visit many of the interior trade shows each year, whether here in the UK or further afield on the continent. Most recently we were fortunate enough to attend Salone del Mobile in Milan, returning to its traditional April time slot for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The annual event is the largest trade fair of its kind in the world, with almost 2,000 furniture exhibitors and over 300,000 attendees visiting from all corners of the globe.

Spanning hall after hall at the sprawling FieraMilano complex, the event is undeniably one of the highlights of the interiors calendar, one embraced and celebrated by the whole city. Coming together under the banner of Milan Design Week, designers and manufacturers add to the buzz by opening up a wealth of venues throughout the city. From ancient palazzos to derelict industrial units, the spaces are transformed for the week, offering exhibitions, workshops and the opportunity to entertain, celebrate and debate.

For us, this provides the perfect opportunity to identify those new, exciting and emerging trends. And this year didn’t fail to impress, with noticeable shifts not only in colour palettes, materials and techniques, but also in our approach to design and manufacture in a digital world –one of fast demand and fickle loyalties.

Some trends looked familiar, nostalgic even. Browns featured highly for instance –in wall treatments, materials and furniture alike. Once exiled and avoided for fear of throwback to the seventies and eighties, the colour was back, warmed up and ready for a fight. With back-up from other equally earthy tones, from terracotta pinks to warming caramels, the long-standing rule of the grey regime was decidedly over.

The newly appointed reigning tones instead offered a distinctly warm, calming and comforting atmosphere, perhaps born from a need for us all to cocoon after a number of turbulent years. It makes sense therefore that this movement joined at the show by an embracing of biophilic design, bringing the outdoors in and improving our connection to nature and the environment. Integrating natural elements –with their rich diversity of life, shapes and colours – is fast gaining a dedicated following for its ability to greatly improve our wellbeing and creativity. The show was testament to this, with a growing number of pieces made from natural stone and wood, often with curved lines and soft shapes to instil a more natural, organic feel to a scheme.

This use of natural materials also had a greater nod to sustainability

than ever before. Alongside those more traditional ingredients stood the more unusual, with waste materials from other industries often being incorporated to reduce the environmental impact of these new products. Surplus sheep’s wool was used in place of plastic upholstery foam, waste hemp fibres were used to fortify bioplastic in compostable chairs and acoustic panels featured a byproduct of rice production. While some manufacturers returned to traditional craftsmanship, others looked to new technological developments for their latest collections. Take The New Raw, a young studio from the Netherlands. Using 3D printing, and inspired by traditional knitting techniques, continuous threads of plastic waste were threaded to create a series of tactile benches, permeable and strong enough to be used both inside and out.

Throughout the show, this meeting of the digital and the physical was omnipresent. New York artist Ryan Decker showcased for instance his latest collection of lights, combining textures created by artificial intelligence with digital renders to turn flat sheets of aluminium into three dimensional sculptural, alien-like pieces.

Despite this embracing of the latest technological innovations, there looked to be a determined backlash against the more Instagram friendly installations that had previously dominated the show. These had, in recent years, drawn in many a visitor and influencer keen to grab an image worthy of social media. This year however the emphasis seemed to be more on the experiential. With more paredback scenography, designers ensured that the pieces and their craftsmanship took centre stage.

For some though, maximalism was still going nowhere anytime soon. Often a polarising aesthetic, mixing bold colours with just as striking patterns and textures, there were some designers that defied the move to a more retrained, calming palette. Some came from small boutique designers such as La DoubleJ, who transformed eight bathrooms around the city houses with their daring printed papers. Others came from the more expected, such as Dolce and Gabbana. With sales of furniture growing exponentially after restrictions were eased, this proved one of many luxury fashion houses keen to create an impact and improve their market share. Big names were in force, with Dior collaborating with designer Philippe Starck to reimagine their iconic Medallion Chair. A reflection perhaps of a show that seamlessly combined the traditional with a definite eye to the future. n

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Holiday care

As many look forward to a summer break, we ask Green Rooms –the marketplace for plant lovers –for their top tips and product suggestions to help take the stress out of plant care while you’re away...

Most houseplants like Monstera, Epipremnu, Sansevieria and Pilea, for example, will be happy for a week or two without water if watered before you go and grouped together out of direct sunlight. Grouping the plants together will allow them to make the most of the increased humidity as they all transpire, releasing moisture from their leaves.

The plants that you ought to take extra precautions for, however, are those that don’t like their soil to dry out –think Calathea, Maranta and Ferns that are native to the shadier, damp conditions of tropical forest floors. A great solution is self-watering pots. Simply fill the reservoir at the bottom of the pot, feed the wicking cord from the water reservoir into the soil, and there you have it. The plant will take up as much water as it needs slowly over time.

Green Rooms’ top picks of self-watering pots: For small plants, we love the Potr self-watering pot (10cm, £16; various colour options available).

Forlargerplants, we’d choose the Potr self-watering pot (18cm, £24; other colour options available).

Fortheminimalistdesign-lover, Flo Stand selfwatering pot in white, £65 (picturedleft).

Forthecolour-lovers, go for the Flo Hang selfwatering pot in yellow, £70 (pictured right).

Sun lovers

Cacti and succulents are happy with periods of drought, so if the soil is completely dry, give them a good drenching of water before you go away, then you won’t need to worry about those sun lovers for a good few weeks. n

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Water ways

Climate change means we are all having to rethink the way we garden. If we want a low-maintenance garden that will largely look after itself without watering, we need plants that can cope with hot, dry weather. Bleached summer lawns are becoming the norm, as are gardens that are burnt out and fading from July onwards. But there are lots of ways we can future-proof our gardens to make them more resilient to what seem to be increasingly long British summers.

There’s no escaping the reality of climate change. The UK’s 10 hottest summers on record have all been in the last 20 years. The Met Office predicts that over the next 50 years, UK winters could be up to 4.5°C warmer and 30 per cent wetter, and summers up to 6°C warmer and 60 per cent drier, and we’re particularly vulnerable in the south of the country. There’s an urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions and remove carbon dioxide from the air, which means our gardens increasingly need to cope with the extremes of prolonged drought and heavy storms.

This is not a new concept. Scientists have been concerned about global warming since the 1950s. Beth Chatto, with her ‘right plant, right place’ approach, planted her famous gravel garden over 30 years ago as an experiment to see which plants would survive in full sun without any irrigation, in an area of Essex with low annual rainfall. A quick search on Amazon finds a wide selection of books available on the themes of drought-friendly plants and waterefficient gardening. It’s a consideration for all gardeners going forwards, as we have to cope with heatwaves and changing seasons,

and should therefore select plants for their ability to cope with their conditions, not just for how they look.

When choosing plants that will survive through periods of drought, go for ones that originate from hot, dry countries, that have naturally adapted to these conditions. There are plenty of hardy succulents or Mediterranean plants from mountainous regions that naturally experience hot summers, as well as cold winters. Narrow-leaved ornamental grasses are good contenders, as are strappy-leaved agapanthus and phormiums. Succulent leaves that store water in them, such as sedums, or silvery leaves that reflect the heat, such as lavender and artemisia, will also fair well. The rhizomes of bearded irises will happily sit in baking sun. Hairy leaves, such as those of Stachys byzantina or verbascums, are another plant adaptation that makes them more drought-resistant. Sea hollies have deep tap roots that seek out water, and tough silvery leaves that don’t suffer in drought.

There are also lots of annuals that flower well in dry conditions, especially if you’ve grown them in situ from seed, so they’ve had a chance to develop a good root system without being disturbed. Bristol-based garden designer Jane Porter included a selection of drought-tolerant annuals in her garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, such as Cerinthe major, poppies and love-in-a-mist ( Nigella damascena ).

New perennials should ideally go in the ground when they are still small, and in spring as the soil is warming up, so that they get chance to establish before a cold, damp winter. Prepare the soil well

As the UK continues to experience longer and hotter summers, Elly West looks at how best tofuture-proof your garden to make it more resilient to the rising temperatures...

by adding organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure, which will help it to absorb and retain water. Water well after planting and add a thick layer of mulch to help conserve moisture in the ground. This could be a deep layer of compost, well-rotted manure or bark chippings, or a layer of gravel. Gravel is a particularly good mulch around succulents, which may rot in winter if they are subject to prolonged damp and cold around the base. Consider replacing a border or an area of lawn with a gravel garden, and group together plants that have similar watering requirements to avoid over or under-watering.

We should all avoid wasting water, but if hosepipe bans are in place, then you will need to prioritise the areas of the garden that need it, such as pots, the veg plot and newly planted trees and shrubs. Don’t worry about the lawn. Even if it’s parched and bare, the lawn is the first thing to recover once the rain returns. Move pots into the shade temporarily, so you don’t have to water them as often. Water in the mornings and evenings when it’s cooler, and direct the water at the base of the plants so it gets down to the roots rather than splashing on the leaves, which can cause them to scorch, and also just evaporates before it gets to the roots. Re-use grey water from the house if you can, from sinks and baths. Install water butts on downpipes from your house, shed and garage to collect as much precious rainwater as possible to use on the garden. Avoid frequent shallow watering, instead water less frequently but with greater quantities that will soak down into the soil and encourage deeper roots that are better able to withstand drought.

Regular checks on your garden’s general health are also a good idea, so you can alleviate any additional stress from pests and diseases, or competition for limited water from weeds. n

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Plant of the Month: Sempervivums

These easy-to-grow, tough little succulents won’t bat an eyelid when water deprived and blasted with sunshine. Also known as houseleeks, they are extremely tolerant of cold and frosts, although they won’t like the combination of cold and damp, so need free-draining soil. They look great in pots, shallow bowls or troughs, where you can mix in grit or sharp sand with the compost to improve drainage, and perhaps move to somewhere sheltered from heavy rain in winter. They are good in groups, where they’ll create a mosaic of patterns, colours and textures. Alternatively, grow them in a rock garden or gravel garden, or on a green roof. There are lots of different varieties available with slight variations in colour and form, so are nice to collect if you are that way inclined. Most are evergreen, with rosettes of pointy, fleshy leaves in greens, greys and purple-reds. They also send up fascinating and exotic-looking starry flowers on fleshy stalks. I love the way they spread so easily, producing ‘babies’ around their edges, that can then be pulled away from the parent plant and potted up individually to make free new plants.

Kerb appeal

This month, Rupert Oliver of Rupert Oliver Property Agents suggests some easy ways to help attract buyers and sell for a top price...

First impressions are everything when selling a house. You want your property to look smart, clean and appealing. Enhancing your home’s kerb appeal can boost the amount of interest your property receives, increase its saleability and, ultimately, result in a better price. In short, kerb appeal matters. Once you’re happy with your interior, look at presenting a well-maintained exterior and focus on a few key details…

The approach

No one wants to begin a viewing by wrestling with a broken gate. If it needs replacing, think about whether wood or wrought iron might work best. If it just needs a lick of paint, keep it in tune with your front door and fences and think about using timeless neutral colours or a wood varnish.

Tidy paths and driveways by removing any weeds and give them a good clean. Trim the grass or plants neatly and sweep away any dead leaves or stray stones.

If you have a garage and its door is visible on approach, get the paint brush out if it needs a refresh. Make it feel as though its not a forgotten extension by placing plants and foliage around the door.

Lavender is also perfect near doorways or along borders. Incredibly tough and resilient, the hardy perennial adds a beautiful splash of colour while greeting visitors with its fragrant scent.

The front door

Starting with the door itself, give it a thorough clean. If it needs a new lease of life, brighten it up with a considered colour that complements the style of the house and era it was built in. For period properties, choose traditional, classic colours. For terraced houses, a brightly

coloured front door can look cheerful and inviting and make your house stand out against the others. Research which colours look best with red brick, pale stone or rendered buildings.

Next, take a closer look at your door fittings. Polish and clean the knocker, handle and letter box or replace the door bell if it’s looking worn. Update the address numbers or even paint the existing numbers to give the door a more manicured look and make your property easy to find.

When it comes to the welcome mat, opt for something simple. A personalised mat may put people off when trying to imagine your property as their home.

The guttering

The guttering needs your attention – a gutter full of leaves will be one of the first things prospective buyers will notice. Clear out the muck and only replace them if absolutely necessary.

Hide the rubbish

Think ahead and declutter before any visits and in time for bin collection day. A pile of bin bags in the front garden, porch or doorway can be a real turn off.

The pavement

The street outside your home may not be your responsibility, but it is part of the viewing experience. If you live on a leafy street, sweep away the dead leaves before people arrive and give any patches of grass a trim – the little details might just help.

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