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March 2015

Living Plus Bristol

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Contents

Sweet Addiction is Life Threatening 4

New Books 1 6

Easter Revision Courses 2015 1 8

Coming Events 22

Six Practical and Budget Home Improvement Tips 24

Recipe of the Month 27

Kids’ Corner 30

If you made a New Year’s resolution and you are now underway with a new exercise or diet plan, you can make a huge difference by consciously cutting down your sugar intake. Not only is it a saviour for your teeth but it will also do you a world of good for the future.

Now that we are approaching the spring season and the days are brighter, this is a good time to make some touch ups around the home and we have some great tips for budget home improvements. Don’t forget it’s Mother’s Day on 15th and our recipes of the month are 3 easy to prepare and delicious items for dads and kids to make for mum making the occasion extra special!

Emily, Editor

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From your first cup of tea in the morning to the last hot chocolate before going to bed, and not to mention all the snacks and meals in between – have you ever considered the amount of sugar you are consuming throughout the day? Even though it might be in small portions each time, you would be surprised when it adds up, it might well be beyond the daily recommended intake and it is indirectly damaging your health. The warning for reducing your daily sugar intake has never been more urgent according to reports issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and NHS which highlights the damage of having too much sugar for our body and it is much more than just tooth decay.

Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet. So, what is the harm of adding an extra spoon of sugar in your cup of tea or one more can of fizzy drink? Here are 10 reasons why sugar is bad for you and the harmful effects it causes your metabolism which could contribute to all sorts of diseases.

Added Sugar has no essential nutrients and is bad for teethAdded sugars (like sucrose and high fructose corn syrup) have plenty of calories with no essential nutrients. For this reason, they are called “empty” calories. There are no proteins, essential fats, vitamins or minerals in sugar as it is just pure energy. When you eat up to 10-20% of calories as sugar (or more), it can become a major problem and contribute to nutrient deficiencies. Sugar is also very bad for the teeth as it causes tooth decay, because it provides easily digestible energy for the bad bacteria in the mouth.

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Sweet addiction is threatening

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Added sugar can overload your liverBefore sugar enters the bloodstream from the digestive tract, it is broken down into two simple sugars… glucose and fructose. Glucose is found in every living cell on the planet. If we don’t get it from the diet, our bodies produce it. Fructose is different. Our bodies do not produce it in any significant amount and there is no physiological need for it. The thing with fructose is that it can only be metabolized by the liver in any significant amounts. This is not a problem if we eat a little bit (such as from fruit) or we just finished an exercise session. In this case, the fructose will be turned into glycogen and stored in the liver until we need it. However, if the liver is full of glycogen, eating even more fructose will overload the liver, forcing it to turn the fructose into fat and a fatty liver can lead to all sorts of serious problems.

Overdose on fructose can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver diseaseWhen fructose gets turned into fat in the liver, it is shipped out as VLDL cholesterol particles. However, excess digestion produces even more fat than what the liver can handler and this can lodge in the liver. This can lead to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), a growing problem in Western countries that is strongly associated with metabolic diseases. Studies show that individuals with fatty liver consume up to 2-3 times as much fructose as the average person.

Sugar can cause insulin resistance, which can lead to metabolic syndrome and diabetesInsulin is a very important hormone in the body. It allows glucose (blood sugar) to enter cells from the bloodstream and tells the cells to start burning glucose instead of fat. Having too much glucose in the blood is highly toxic and one of the reasons for complications of diabetes, like blindness. In metabolic dysfunction when insulin stops working as it should, the cells become “resistant” to it. This is also known as insulin resistance, which is believed to be a leading driver of many diseases including metabolic syndrome, obesity, cardiovascular disease and especially type II diabetes. Many studies show that sugar consumption is associated with insulin resistance, especially when it is consumed in large amounts.

Insulin resistance can progress to type II diabetesWhen our cells become resistant to the effects of insulin, the beta cells in our pancreas make more of it. This is crucial, because chronically elevated blood sugars can cause severe harm. Eventually, as insulin resistance becomes progressively worse, the pancreas cannot keep up with the demand of producing enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels down. At this point, blood sugar levels skyrocket

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and a diagnosis of type II diabetes is made. Given that sugar can cause insulin resistance, it is not surprising to see that regular drinkers of sugar-sweetened beverages have up to an 83% higher risk of Type II diabetes.

Sugar can cause cancerCancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and is characterised by uncontrolled growth and multiplication of cells. Insulin is one of the key hormones in regulating this sort of growth. For this reason, many scientists believe that having constantly elevated insulin levels can contribute to cancer. In addition, the metabolic problems associated with sugar consumption are a known driver of inflammation, another potential cause of cancer. Multiple studies show that people who eat a lot of sugar are at a much higher risk of getting cancer.

Sugar has unique fat-promoting effects on hormones and the brainNot all calories are created equal. Different foods can have different effects on our brains and the hormones that control food intake. Studies show that fructose does not have the same kind of effect on satiety as glucose. Over time, the calories from fructose sugar are not as fulfilling for the brain and hormones and this can translate into an increased calorie intake.

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Sugar is highly addictive because it causes massive dopamine release in the brainSugar is highly addictive for many people as it causes a release of dopamine in the reward centre of the brain. The massive release of dopamine from taking too much sugar acts similar to an addictive drug. For this reason, people who have a susceptibility to addiction can become strongly addicted to sugar and other junk foods. The “everything in moderation” message may be a bad idea for people who are addicted to junk food… because the only thing that works for true addiction is abstinence.

Sugar is a leading contributor to obesityThe way sugar affects hormones and the brain is a recipe for fat gain disaster. It leads to decreased satiety… and can get people addicted so that they lose control over their consumption. Not surprisingly, people who consume the most sugar are by far the most likely to become overweight or obese. The link is especially strong in children, where each daily serving of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a whopping 60% increased risk

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of obesity. One of the most important things you can do if you need to lose weight is to significantly cut back on sugar consumption.

Sugar raises cholesterol and causes heart diseaseFor many decades, people have blamed saturated fat for heart disease but however, new studies are showing that sugar and not fat, may be one of the leading drivers of heart disease via the harmful effects of fructose on metabolism. Studies show that large amounts of fructose can raise triglycerides, small, dense LDL and oxidized LDL, raise blood glucose and insulin levels and increase abdominal obesity. These are all major risk factors for heart disease. Not surprisingly, a number of observational studies find a strong statistical association between sugar consumption and the risk of heart disease.

The NHS suggests that the setting a target limit of less than 3% of total energy intake from sugar would significantly reduce the associated risks. This is much lower than the current figure outlined by the WHO, which says that sugars should be less than 10% of a person’s daily calorie intake.

On average in UK, we eat 700g of sugar each week – that’s an average of 140 teaspoons per person which is significantly higher than the recommended weekly intake. Most of us could do with eating less sugar, but our love affair with sugar is one addiction that is hard to kick.

Added sugars shouldn’t make up more than 10% of the energy (calorie intake) you get from food and drink each day. That’s about 70g for men and 50g for women. Nutrition labels tell you how much sugar a food contains. If an item’s total sugar

content is over 22.5g per 100g, it is high in sugar. Anything under 5g of total sugar per 100g is low.

Sometimes on ingredients labels, added sugar are named differently and can be categorised by different names including:

sucrose glucose fructosemaltose molasses hydrolysed starchinvert sugar corn syrup honey

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On average in UK, we eat 700g of sugar each week.

That’s an average of 140 teaspoons per person!

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How you can cut down on sugar

If you are planning to cut down on sugar, it does not mean you have cut it out completely. There are lots of small changes you can make, which over the course of a day can add up and make quite a difference. Here are some simple tips to help you gradually cut down on the amount of added sugar in your diet.

BreakfastMany breakfast cereals are high in sugar, with some containing up to 37% in sugar. Try switching to lower sugar cereals or those with no added sugar, such as:- plain porridge- plain whole wheat cereal biscuits- plain shredded whole grain pillows

Swapping a bowl of sugary breakfast cereal for plain cereal could cut out 70g of sugar (up to 22 sugar cubes) from your diet over a week. Porridge oats contain vitamins, minerals and fibre. Make porridge with semi-skimmed, 1% or skimmed milk, or water. If you usually add sugar, try adding a few chopped dried apricots or a sliced or mashed banana instead. For a more gradual option, you could eat sugary cereals and plain cereals on alternate days or mix both in the same bowl. If you add sugar to your cereal, you could try adding less.

If toast is your breakfast staple, try wholemeal or granary bread (which is higher in fibre than white bread) and see if you can get by with a little less of your usual spreads (jam, marmalade, honey, chocolate spread) or try sugar-free or lower-sugar options.

Main mealsIf you don’t consider yourself to have a sweet tooth and avoid sugary drinks, you may still be eating more sugar than you think. Many foods that we don’t consider to be sweet contain a surprisingly large amount of sugar.

Some ready-made soups, stir-in sauces and ready meals can also be higher in sugar than you think. Some of this sugar will come from the fruit and vegetables they contain, such as tomatoes – which we don’t need to cut down on – but sugar is often added

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for flavour. A third of an average-sized jar of pasta sauce (roughly 150g) can contain over 13g of sugar, including added sugar, the equivalent of three teaspoons of sugar.

When eating out or buying takeaways, watch out for dishes that are typically high in sugar such as sweet and sour dishes, sweet chilli dishes, some curry sauces and salads with dressings such as salad cream, which can be high in sugar.

Condiments and sauces such as ketchup can have as much as 23g of sugar in 100g – roughly half a teaspoon per serving. These foods are usually served in small quantities but if eaten every day, the sugar count can add up.

SnacksHealthier snack options are those without added sugar such as fruit (fresh, dried, tinned or frozen), unsalted nuts, unsalted rice cakes, oatcakes or homemade plain popcorn. If you are not ready to give up

your favourite flavours you could start by having less. Instead of two biscuits in one sitting, try having one. If

your snack has two bars, have one and share the other or save it for another day. When shopping, look out for lower-sugar (and lower-fat) versions of your favourite snacks. Buy smaller packs or skip the family bags and just go for the normal sized one instead.

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DrinksNearly a quarter of our added sugar in our diets comes from sugary drinks such as fizzy drinks, sweetened juices, squashes and cordials. A 500ml bottle of cola contains the equivalent of 17 cubes of sugar. Try sugar-free varieties or better yet, water, lower-fat milk, or soda water with a splash of fruit juice. If you take sugar in tea or coffee, gradually reduce the amount until you can cut it out altogether or try swapping to sweeteners instead.

Don’t drink all your fruit. Like fizzy drinks, fruit juice can be high in sugar. When juice is extracted from the whole fruit to make fruit juice, sugar is released and this can cause damage to our teeth. It takes about two-and-a-half oranges to make a glass of juice. But a glass of juice isn’t as filling as eating two-and-a-half oranges because the fibre in the fruit makes you feel fuller for longer. A 150ml glass of unsweetened 100% fruit or vegetable juice counts as one of your recommended 5 a day intake. Remember, fruit juice only counts as a maximum of one of your 5 a day, even if you have more than one glass. Even unsweetened fruit juice is sugary, so try to drink no more than one glass (about 150ml) of fruit juice each day. Also watch out for the sugar content in flavoured water drinks. A 500ml bottle of some brands contains 15g of sugar, the equivalent of nearly four teaspoons of sugar.

DessertWork out some ground rules. Do you need to have dessert every day? How about only having dessert after your evening meal, or only eating dessert on odd days of the month, or only on weekends, or only at restaurants? The same also goes for chocolate, biscuits and cake. Less sugary desserts include fruit (fresh, frozen, dried or tinned – choose those canned in juice rather than syrup), lower-fat and sugar rice pudding and plain lower-fat yoghurt. Watch out for added sugar content. Lower fat doesn’t necessarily mean low sugar. Some lower-fat yoghurts can be sweetened with refined sugar, fruit juice concentrate, glucose and fructose syrup.

Reference: NHS & Authority Nutrition

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203 Whiteladies Road, Clifton BS8 2XT www.cjhole.com

The coming weeks are traditionally the most buoyant in the Bristol Residential Sales and Lettings markets so now is the time if you are thinking of selling or renting to consider a few insider tips.

First impressions DO count: declutter and depersonalise; tidy paintwork, gardens and pathways; air and heat your property so rooms are warm but fresh smelling; and make sure your windows sparkle.

Line up your team: research and choose the best people to support you in your move- from solicitor and financial advisor to estate agent and property manager. Recommendation and local knowledge are key.

My team at CJ Hole Clifton would be delighted to offer you a FREE no obligation market appraisal. We can also offer advice and support in how to present your property to attract the best possible price. To book an appointment, please call any one of the team on 0117 923 8238.

Best Wishes Howard Davis MD Clifton

Cotham FOR SALE £589,000A four storey, end of terrace house in a great location. Currently a six bedroom student let with all the relevant HMO paperwork.

Cotham FOR SALE £499,950A three storey townhouse offering flexible accommodation and far reaching views. Four bedrooms and off street parking behind electric gates.

Sneyd ParkTO LET £1,550 pcm plus feeA stylish first floor apartment on a private road. Three double bedrooms, large living room with balcony and two allocated parking spaces.

Redcliff Backs TO LET £1,400 pcm plus feesLuxury Harbourside apartment. Two double bedrooms, open plan living/kitchen area, underground parking. Available on furnished basis.

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Redland £795,000An attractive, extended 4 bedroom detached 1930’s home and garage with large open plan kitchen/family living area with feature wood-burner and bi-fold doors opening onto the 100ft plus level rear garden. Situated to the side of the house is a single garage with off street parking. EPC-D

Clifton £335,000Two bedroom hall floor apartment with access to rear garden from the kitchen. This period hall floor 2 bedroom apartment boasts well proportioned accommodation and a private rear garden. Retaining period features throughout, from high ceilings and original sash windows, this property has an abundance of character. EPC-D

Kingsdown £265,000A bright & spacious 2 double bedroom top floor purpose built apartment with fantastic sweeping views across the city. Benefiting from single garage under the building and private balcony with views across the city. The property would benefit from updating and offers plenty of space and great security. EPC – E

Redland £635,000A substantial and welcoming 5 bedroom Victorian mid terrace family home in central Redland offering enormous flexibility of use and potential to the incoming buyer. The house is arranged over 3 floors with mezzanine levels with a great deal of period features. Bright and airy throughout with large sash windows and generous ceiling heights. EPC – D

Clifton £670,000A rare opportunity to purchase a magnificent and versatile 3 bedroom hall floor apartment, with garden, proposed parking space and basement rooms, positioned within a beautiful period detached building on a very popular road in Clifton - circa 2740 sq/ft. The property is situated in a sought after residential location within close proximity to a host of amenities along Whiteladies Road and into Clifton Village. EPC – TBC

Cotham £190,000An opportunity to purchase a converted 2 bed first floor flat with potential to improve. The flat offers an open plan living room/kitchen with far reaching views high ceilings, ceiling cornicing, feature fire place and sash windows, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Offered with no onward chain. EPC – E.

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Superb 5 bedroom semi-detached family house, which has skilfully blended 1930’s charm with stylish modern day family living requirements. Situated in Elmlea catchment area and close to Durdham Downs. EPC-D

This is a great opportunity to acquire this detached 1970’s house that is set in a lovely quiet cul-de-sac. 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, a lovely manageable garden and a garage with ample parking. A huge benefit of it being just along the road from the popular local shops in Stoke Lane and a short walk to the highly reputed Elmlea School. EPC– D

An attractively presented 1950’s 3 bedroom + attic room semi-detached house, tastefully presented throughout and opens onto a lovely tiered rear garden. Situated in a popular road in Stoke Bishop close to local shops and amenities. Within reasonable walking distance to Stoke Bishop primary school and the renowned Durdham Downs. EPC – D

An attractively presented extended Victorian semi-detached family home with 4 bedrooms + study, a 60ft long garden and fantastic family orientated living spaces with a large garage and several off street parking spaces. EPC-D

An attractive 1930’s 4 bedroom house ideally suited to growing families. The house offers spacious family orientated accommodation with parking, integral garage and a good size rear garden. EPC rating – E

An attractively presented and larger than average 3 bedroom 1930’s semi-detached house with very good size west facing garden situated within a five minute walk of Westbury village and Canford Park. EPC rating - E

Stoke Bishop Guide Price £650,000 Westbury-on-Trym Guide Price £615,000

Stoke Bishop Guide Price £425,000 Stoke Bishop Guide Price £625,000

Stoke Bishop Guide Price £439,950 Westbury-on-Trym Guide Price £445,000

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Mothers Work!: How to Get a Grip on Guilt and Make a Smooth Return to WorkJessica Chivers, Paperback RRP £10.99

While the seemingly perfect celebrities in glossy magazines may make juggling family life with a career look effortless, the reality is that reaching equilibrium without going insane requires support and some excellent advice! Mothers Work! dissects and discusses the burning issues playing on these mothers’ minds, with a warm, encouraging voice that nudges women to be proactive and gently draws mums away from the pressure of perfection. Jessica shows us that ‘it’s good to be good enough’ and explains how to do it! This book will help you to: know your ideal work scenario . keep in touch and ask for what you want . see your family as a team . find childcare that fits your family

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Mothers Raising Sons: No-nonsense rules to stay sane and raise happy boysNigel Latta, Paperback RRP £12.99

Is your son driving you crazy? Are you constantly accused of nagging? Ever wondered why boys make so much mess?

This new book by bestselling author and clinical psychologist Nigel Latta is the essential guide for stressed-out mums with sons.

With refreshingly down-to-earth advice and new parenting ideas, this book shows how to bring up boys of all ages,

from tantrum-prone toddlers to troublesome teens. Tackling common concerns such as behaviour, communication and learning, you’ll learn simple methods for raising happy, healthy and confident sons.

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Mother to Daughter: Shared Wisdom from the Heart Melissa Harrison, Harry H. Harrison, Paperback RRP £5.99

Woven out of wisdom, humour, experience, love, charm, and a poetic economy of words, here is one pithy, memorable lesson per page, beginning with the Beginning, and covering toddlerhood, the school years, spirituality, and, of course, love and romance. The helpful reinforcement of principles for mums of daughters: give her a little rope, let her learn from her mistakes while the stakes aren’t so high. The true voice of experience: fill your house with warmth, love, and joy, and you’ll find it’s also filled with her and her friends. And what to do when she’s all grown up and getting ready to leave: tell her how much joy she’s brought into your life.

Primal Moms Look Good Naked: A Mother’s Guide to Achieving Beauty through Excellent Health Peggy Emch, Paperback RRP £17.99

In “Primal Moms Look Good Naked”, Peggy Emch challenges conventional pregnancy wisdom - that the fate of pregnant women and new mothers is ugly and undesirable - and explains how eating the foods we were designed to eat can reduce or even eliminate most of the embarrassing signs new mothers go to extremes to cover up.

Supported by scientific research, observational accounts of traditional peoples, and her own journey into vibrant health, Emch explains how a beautiful pregnant body is a reflection of the mother’s and baby’s good health. Each chapter focuses on a different common pregnancy complaint, identifies causes, and details ways to prevent and repair them.

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To help prepare students for examinations in the summer, Clifton College will be holding Revision Courses from Monday 6th to Friday 10th April.

The courses target students keen to top up on their subject knowledge in order to maximise their chance of examination success. Courses focus on 3 specific areas:

• Subject Revision –covering common areas, topics of difficulty, and areas to focus on and revise. Students will be able to feel considerably more confident in their knowledge and abilities.

• Exam Technique – understanding that knowledge alone is not enough, courses focus heavily on how to interpret questions and write high grade answers.

• Exam Practice – students will be encouraged to apply their knowledge in exam conditions by answering past exam papers, improving essay writing technique and

enabling students to cope under timed conditions. These will be checked by the course tutor, identifying their strengths and weaknesses.

The courses are made up of small, intimate class sizes of just 10 – 12 students, with course tutors delivering personal and interactive teaching methods, with students enjoying one-on-one attention. With small class sizes comes the worry that each student will be

Clifton College Easter Revision Courses 2015

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Monday 6th - Friday 10th April 2015• A full range of GCSE, AS and A2 Level subjects available

• Tutors with experience as examiners leading study sessions

• Individual assessments and coaching on exam techniques

• Advice in final preparations

• End of course report for parents

• Superb recreational facilities

• Residential stay available

Easter Revision Courses

Prepare to achieve

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www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com

Monday 6th - Friday 10th April 2015• A full range of GCSE, AS and A2 Level subjects available

• Tutors with experience as examiners leading study sessions

• Individual assessments and coaching on exam techniques

• Advice in final preparations

• End of course report for parents

• Superb recreational facilities

• Residential stay available

Easter Revision Courses

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required to learn the same topic, regardless of their capabilities in that area. The courses aim to eradicate that problem by encouraging parents and students to inform staff beforehand about specific educational needs and demands.

Holding the classes are an array of highly qualified, experienced and motivating course tutors, not only committed to delivering results, but they are also experienced examiners.

Students can choose to take 1 or 2 subjects over the course of the week. With each subject comprising 15 hours of intense revision for the week, students will be revising their chosen subjects comprehensively. For those students who are taking 2 subjects,

an option to board for the week is provided, offering students home-cooked and nutritious meals, and a variety of bedroom options. Following dinner, students will participate in evening study time, where they may indulge in independent revision in the library or consult with the course tutors.

If you would like to book a place on the Clifton College Easter Revision Course for your child, please visit www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com, or please contact the Course Manager, Brad Clark, on 0117 3157 143, or [email protected].

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Historical Walk: Floating Harbour3rd March & 7th April, from 10.30am - 12.30pmM Shed

A trip into Bristol’s old docklands with the expert guides from M Shed, pointing out its maritime heritage and supplementing the tour with a wealth of fascinating photographs and maps. Route of the walk is from M Shed – Floating Harbour – The New Cut – M Shed.

To book in advance or enquiries, please call 0117 352 6600 or visit www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Nearly New Sale@Cairns Road14th March, from 11am - 1pmCairns Road Baptist Church, Westbury Park, BS6 7TH

Fantastic nearly new sale of babies and children’s toys, clothes and equipment. great quality & prices. For more information email [email protected]

Mums Go Free15th MarchBristol Zoo, Clifton BS8 3HA

Mothers can enter the Zoo for free this Mothering Sunday on 15th March. Visit the website to download the voucher or book online at www.bristolzoo.org.uk

Bishop Road Big Screen Community Cinema20th March, from 7.30pmSilverthorne Hall, Bishop Road School

Fancy a trip to the cinema? Why not join the next Big Screen on Friday March 20th where the brilliant film ‘Pride’ will be shown.

Coming events

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Free range Wiltshire turkey

Turkey crowns

Geese, ducks

Local lamb

Beef ribs

Large chickenLarge chicken

Wild boar

The event is at Silverthorne Hall, Bishop Road School and it is a great opportunity to catch up with friends and enjoy a few drinks. Doors open 7.30pm, film starts at 8pm It’s free entry with a cash bar. Helping to raise funds for the Bishop Road PTFA. Over 18s only please.

Easter Do It Yourself Craft Table29th March 2015, 1.30pm - 4.30pmBristol Central Library

A free workshop for Easter themed do-it-yourself craft table. All material provided.

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Whether you are looking for some general, practical home improvement tips or maybe you wouldn’t mind adding more value to your home in case you are planning to sell your property in the next few months; you don’t have to break the bank to renovate your home.

Instead there are a number of small and clever touch ups around the house you can consider which can really make a big difference when you are done. Do bear in mind that the actual cost and return value for each project can vary, depending on both your home’s condition and the overall property market values in your area.Here are our top 6 home improvement projects for your consideration.

an up-to-date Kitchen For many people, the kitchen is considered as the heart of the home and this is one of the areas potential home buyers like to see first when they view a property. If there is a priority of where you should improve your home first, starting with the kitchen is a step in the right direction. Your goal is to make the kitchen look clean and reasonably updated.

Six Practical and Budget Home Improvement Tips

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If you are on a tight budget, you can replacing items such as the kitchen faucet set, cabinet door handles, repaint the kitchen cabinets and update old lighting fixtures with brighter, more energy-efficient ones. If you have a larger budget, you replace the kitchen cabinet doors to give the appearance of a major kitchen makeover. There are many independent and national franchise firms across town that specialise in kitchen doors makeovers.

a Brighter Bathroom Next to the kitchen, the bathroom is probably the next most important room to update. Although they are expensive to newly refit, there are improvements you can make without spending a lot of money. Simple things such as fitting a new toilet seat and or a pedestal basin are both easy to install and can make a big difference to the overall look of the bathroom.

If you have an old and discoloured vinyl floor in your bathroom, you can use easy-to-apply vinyl tiles to give the floor a makeover. Depending on the old floor’s condition, you might not even need to remove the old floor and can possibly install the new vinyl above the old one.

If the bathtub and shower are looking worn, you can re-grout the tiling and replace any chipped tiles. Sometimes it might work out to be cheaper to replace the existing bathtub with a prefabricated tub and shower surround unit. These units may require professional installation but work out cheaper than paying to re-tile walls and refinish a worn tub.

mind Where you tread Carpeting is another detail that can refresh the look of a home. Getting a professional carpet cleaner to do the job can be expensive but a worthwhile investment, especially if your carpets are in good shape and are neutral colours. If your carpet is showing serious wear, cover it with inexpensive, strategically placed area rugs.

illuminating thoughts Having the right lighting can make such a huge difference when you enter a room. If you have boring recessed lights in your dining and living rooms, you can consider replacing one of these lights with an eye-catching chandelier. There is a wide range of ceiling chandeliers available today and can be relatively inexpensive.

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make an entrance If you have an old and worn door knob on your main entry door, you might want to upgrade to a substantial-looking handle-and-lock set which sends a positive signal to visitors that this is a solid home. Polished brass handles gives the impression that the property is well looked after. Cleaning brass door knobs and letter box flaps which have been left unmaintained might take a while to clean, but the once polished will make your home look well managed and orderly.

first impressions count Although it sounds obvious, a nicely mowed lawn, a few well-placed shrubs and a swept walkway makes a great first impression. If your front garden is messy, it is hardly a welcoming sign to visitors and those who live there. Regardless of how spotless it might be on the inside, the front matters more than you think. If you are not keen on outdoor maintenance, you should consider hiring a gardener to treat it with some new plants and a few evergreen shrubs. These kinds of changes can instantly change people’s perception of your home which will reflects positively on its value and not to mention your neighbours will love you for it too.

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IngredIents (Serves 6)

1 litre peach juice750ml sparkling white grape juiceA handful of grapes (a handful) 1 can of peach slices

MetHOd

1. Chill the peach juice and the sparkling white grape juice.

2. Pour the peach juice and sparkling grape juice into a jug and stir well

3. Cut the peach into thick slices, grape cut into small pieces.

4. Pour into glasses decorated with grapes, peach slices or your favourite items.

6. Add some ice cubes (optional) and serve immediately.

RECIPE of the monthMother’s Day Special for Dads & Kids

Children Friendly Bellini Cocktail

Here’s something different for our recipe of the month. To really treat Mum for all her hard work everyday, we have put together some tasty and easy to prepare food

and drink recipes for just for Dad and the kids to throw together to make your Mother’s Day extra special!

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Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

400g casserole beef or stewing steak2 cloves garlic 1 large potato1 large onion3 medium carrots1 can chopped tomatoes15ml tomato purée400g can cooked chickpeas300ml water15ml vegetable oil 2 teaspoons dried mixed herbsBlack pepperSprig of fresh rosemary1 bay leaf

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan or gas mark 4.

2. Peel and finely chop the onion. Wash and peel the potato and carrots.

3. Chop the carrots into thick slices and the potato into small chunks

4. Crush the garlic cloves. Finely chop the rosemary.

5. Heat the oil in the large saucepan and add the crushed garlic and chopped onion, stir it for one minutes.

6.Dice the beef in chunk, add into the saucepan and stir until the beef is brown.

7. Add the chopped potato and carrots and cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.

8. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, drained chickpeas, water, black pepper and herbs, mix it well and to taste.

9. Add the water and bring to boil. Place the lid on the saucepan and place in the middle shelf of the oven for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.

Beef and Veggie stew

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Ingredients (12 cookies)

70g plain flour1 large egg275g hazelnut chocolate sauce (e.g. Nutella)60g chocolate chips- (optional)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan or gas mark 4.

2. Grease a baking tray or line with baking paper.

3. Add flour, egg and hazelnut chocolate sauce in a large bowl and mix together well with a spoon. Be patient and mix it until it becomes dough and no flour lumps remain, then fold in chocolate chips.

4. Roll the cookie dough into balls of 3-4cm in diameter. Place on the prepared tray, and set 5cm apart. Press down on the balls to create thick discs.

5. Bake cookies for about 10 minutes. They should still be slightly soft in the centre. Let them cool down on the tray for a couple of minutes then transfer to a wire rack to firm up before serving.

hazelnut chocolate cookies

Cookies are very soft when they come out from the oven. They will harden after

cooling down on the wire rack

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