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Contents

Protect yourself when having fun in the sun 4

Restaurant review 1 2

New books 1 6

Reader’s corner 1 8

Big day out 20

Yoga Breathing for Better Sleep 25

Recipe of the Month 27

Kids’ Corner 30

With the sunny spells we have been experiencing lately, it is a perfect time to start cleaning up your home and get rid of unwanted items that would be appropriate for a car boot sale in the coming months. Whilst you are spending more time outdoors, do be careful about protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Our feature article this month is a guide to remind everyone how to enjoy the bright weather responsibly.

Our Reader’s Corner is back this month and we have some free family tickets to giveaway to a few of our lucky readers for the 1940’s themed Dig For Victory weekend festival on 13th & 14th June. We have a new restaurant review this month and also some holistic advice to help you get better sleep.

For those of you who think you know places around Bristol pretty well, do you know where the cover photo was taken in Bristol? Will let you in the June issue!

Emily, Editor

You have heard it all before but as the days are getting longer and more sunshine to enjoy, it is crucial you remember to protect yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light damage. By effectively protecting your skin from the sun, you can avoid endangering yourself from cellular damage that can potentially lead to skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, and exposing yourself to too much sun can increase your risk. Exposure to sunlight can also affect your eyes. In 2010, around 100,000 people were diagnosed with skin cancer in the UK. More than 12,000 of these cancers were malignant melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. Each year, around 2,200 people die from skin cancer. Skin cancers are caused by damage from the sun’s UV rays. Protecting the skin from the sun can help prevent these cancers.

The damage of UV rays penetrates deep into the skin and damage cells. These cells are then at risk of becoming cancerous. Whilst you are under the sun, you cannot feel the damage of UV rays on your skin and it happens even when the sun doesn’t feel hot.Getting sunburnt causes the top layers of skin to release chemicals that make blood vessels swell and leak fluids. Skin turns red and feels hot and painful, and severe sunburn can lead to swelling and blisters.

If you are sunburnt, the skin peels to get rid of damaged cells. Eventually, it will heal and look healthy, but permanent damage may have been done. Different skin types are affected differently by the sun’s UV rays. Some of us are more at risk that others so you should be extra careful if you have one or more of the following:

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- fair skin that burns in strong sun- red or fair hair- a lot of moles or freckles- a personal or family history of skin cancer- already had sunburn, especially when young

Sunburn can be painful. It is also a clear sign that your skin has been damaged by too much UV radiation. Over time this damage can build up and lead to skin cancer. Although people with naturally brown or black skin are less likely to get skin cancer because darker skin has some protection against UV rays, but skin cancer can still occur. There are some people who think that sun damage only happens when you’re on holiday in the sun, but the reality is that it can happen when you’re not expecting it, for example when you go for a walk or sit in your garden.

Spending time in the shade is one of the best ways to protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays is to spend some time in the shade when the sun is strong. During the UK summer, the sun’s UV rays are usually strongest between 11am and 3pm. It’s important to be especially careful about protecting your skin from sunburn during these hours. Trees, umbrellas, canopies or buildings can all provide shade and help you protect your skin.

Sunscreens can be useful for protecting our skin from the sun’s rays. But they will not protect us completely from sun damage on their own. This is why you should use using sunscreens together with shade or clothing to avoid getting sunburn. You should never use sunscreen in order to spend longer in the sun. No sunscreen, no matter how high the factor, can provide 100% protection. And no sunscreen, whether it’s 15 or 50, will provide the protection it claims unless it is applied properly. Therefore it is very important that you put on sunscreen generously and regularly.

When you are buying sunscreen, look for the sun protection factor or SPF which will tell you about the amount of protection the sunscreen gives against UVB radiation. So it is the level of protection they give you against the sun that matters more than the price. National guidelines recommend you use at least factor 15 (the higher the

UV index in United Kingdom

Index Exposure1-2 Low3-5 Moderate6-7 High8-10 Very high11 Extreme

The UV index does not exceed 8 in the UK (8 is rare; 7 may occur on exceptional days, mostly in the two weeks towards the end of June). Indices of 9 and 10 are common in the Mediterranean area.


better). Choose a sunscreen that has good protection against UVA rays as well as a high SPF. This is because both UVB and UVA rays can cause skin cancer. You should put your sunscreen on before you go out in the sun so the cream can be absorbed. Then put on another layer to make sure you haven’t missed any bits. Put it on before anything else so it is next to your skin. If needed you should apply moisturiser, insect repellant or make up afterwards. This is particularly important if you are using an organic (chemical) sunscreen.

To get the level of protection stated on the bottle, you need to put enough on. For an average sized adult, you will need about 2 teaspoonfuls for your head, neck and arms, or 2 tablespoons if you are wearing a swimsuit.

If you are outdoors in strong sun, you also need to apply sunscreen regularly. Sunscreen is easily rubbed, washed or sweated off, so also reapply after showering, changing clothes or swimming - even if your sunscreen says it is waterproof.

If there’s no shade, it is important to cover up in the sun as probably the best way to protect your skin is with clothing. At least wear a T shirt, hat and sunglasses. Remember that the sun will reflect from the surface of water. So you can still burn if you are in or near water. The amount of protection you get from your clothes varies depending on the type of material. The closer the weave of the fabric, the more likely it is to keep the sun off. Thin, loose weave fabrics such as cheesecloth give very little protection. Close weave cotton (T shirt material) gives quite good protection. When some fabrics get wet they can stretch and allow more UV rays through to your skin.

Wear a hat with a wide brim is also good for sun protection. Babies and children should always wear wide brimmed hats in the sun. Baseball caps may look good, but they leave the back of your neck and ears completely exposed. The foreign legion type cap with a cloth flap that covers the back of your neck is effective for sun protection. These are now widely available for babies and young children.

When under the sun, protecting your eyes from long-term exposure to sunlight cuts the risk of developing a cataract. For example, spending a day at the beach without


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proper eye protection can cause a temporary but painful burn to the surface of the eye, similar to sunburn on the skin. Reflected sunlight from snow and water, and artificial light from sunbeds, is particularly dangerous. Always avoid looking directly at the sun. Another risk to eyes is skin cancer, which can affect the eyelids and area around the eyes. Long-term exposure to the sun can increase this risk.

You can protect your eyes by wearing good quality, wrap-around sunglasses which stop the sun from getting in at the sides. Buy these for children too – toy sunglasses can do more harm than good. When choosing sunglasses, look out for the CE or British Standard mark (BS EN 1836: 2005) and a UV 400 label or equivalent to show it gives 100% UV protection.

One of the benefits of sunshine is that it helps our bodies to produce vitamin D to build and maintain strong bones. But it is not possible to give a one size fits all recommendation on how much sun is needed as this depends on a number of different factors. Enjoying the sun safely while taking care not to burn should help most people get a good balance.

You do not need to sunbathe and should not have to redden or burn your skin to make enough vitamin D. And spending longer in the sun won’t help you make more. Once

you have healthy levels of Vitamin D, the body just gets rid of any extra. Most of us will make enough vitamin D during the summer to last the winter. But some people are more at risk of low vitamin D levels, such as those with darker skin, people who wear clothing that fully covers them, pregnant women and older people.

Babies and children need extra protection from the sun because their skin is delicate and more prone to damage. Skin cancer is very rare in children, but many skin cancers take years to develop. Damage to the DNA of our skin cells when young may develop into skin cancer several decades later. Studies have found that sunburn during childhood can increase the risk of skin cancer later on in life. This is why it’s important to ensure that children stay safe in the sun. It will also help set good habits

for the future. Teaching children how to enjoy the sun safely while they are young sets a good pattern for later life. Keep babies under six months out of direct sunlight, especially around midday.

According to SunSmart, UK’s national skin cancer prevention campaign, they use ‘SMART’ as an acronym to remind us about the basics in sun protection

S - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm.M - Make sure you never burn.A - Aim to cover up with a T-shirt, hat and sunglasses.R - Remember to take extra care with children.T - Then use factor 15+ sunscreen.

Foods which can help save your skin Even when you are fully prepared and ready with all the recommended sun protection products and advice, you can still do a little extra for yourself by adopting a healthy diet which can hugely benefit your skin. There are a number of foods which can increase your skin’s ability to protect against UV damage.

What these foods have in common is that they contain antioxidants and these are compounds which help fight free radicals. Free radicals are a harmful set of atoms or molecules that contribute to problems like premature aging and can be a product of unprotected sun exposure. Free radicals lurk around the body, and removes electrons from healthy cells. Antioxidants surround the body and

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sacrifice their extra electrons to free radicals so they can leave healthy cells alone. Here is a list of foods with high antioxidants:

Omega-3-rich Fish - Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in high levels in shellfish and fatty fish and they have anti-inflammatory powers. Research suggests these compounds can help protect cells from free radical damage caused by the sun.

Red and Orange Fruits and Veggies - Lycopene, a natural pigment and carotenoid, found in tomatoes and other red and pink produce has been shown to aid in protection against some UV-induced skin irritations like erythema dietary tomato paste protects against ultraviolet light-induced erythema in humans.

Dark Chocolate - Flavanoids found in dark chocolate may improve the skin’s ability protect against some types of skin damage, including UV-induced issues like sun burns. Long-term ingestion of high flavanol cocoa provides photoprotection against UV-induced erythema and improves skin condition in women.

Cruciferous Vegetables - Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, kale, and cauliflower, are packed with essential antioxidants that help fight those pesky free radicals. This family of vegetables has also been linked to cancer prevention not only in the skin, but in a number of other organs.

Green Vegetables - Most green and leaf-like vegetables are good for sun protection. Fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, sage, and rosemary — are packed with our free-radical fighting and skin-protecting antioxidants. Dark leafy greens such as spinach are all full of antioxidants like polyphenols and carotenoids, which may also naturally protect the skin from sun damage.

Green and Black Teas Green and Black teas are packed with polyphenols that

can help stop cancer development by limiting the blood supply to the cancerous area. Some studies have found that green tea can help prevent non-melanoma skin cancer by enhancing DNA repair.

Unlike looking at the clouds in the sky to see if rain is coming, it is practically impossible to guess the amount of UV radiation out there each day just by looking


Reference:Cancer Research UK / NHS Livewell / Greatist / World UV

out of the window. One of the great benefits of modern technology today is that you can now check the live UV forecast via a free app on your mobile device.

The UV app was created by the British Association of Dermatologists in partnership with the Met Office to provide the public with a free daily UV forecast for over 10,000 locations worldwide. Whether you are doing a spot gardening or abroad on a beach holiday, you can get free life saving UV protection advice which will really save your skin.


RESTAURANT reviewEnjoying a full fry up breakfast is serious business and after spending last few years of trying out most of the available varieties of bacon and sausages from several local butchers, I have managed to customise my Sunday full breakfast treat to my very own of standard of perfection.

I was always happy to share these wonderful pointers of getting the best local flavours with friends, but that was until recently when a friend told me that I really must try some of the great breakfasts available around town to get to the perfect full breakfast. I then realised that whilst I was busy trying to create the perfect full breakfast at home, it had been a while since I went out for breakfasts and now I have a recommended shortlist of breakfast stops to try out.

My first stop was Boston Tea Party on Gloucester Road and in case you didn’t know, in the places where they have opened, they seem to become a bit of a local neighbourhood favourite. The Gloucester Road venue is large for a café and has plenty of table and seating. On the menu, the selection available was somewhat limited in choice but there is particular emphasis on all the food is made from scratch and that they have a 3 star sustainable restaurant rating. I decided to try the full breakfast from the brunch section of the menu with the dish intimidatingly named ‘The Boss’.

This full breakfast comprised of bacon, sausage, hog’s pudding, mushroom, roast new potatoes, roasted tomatoes, scrambled egg, baked beans, two rounds of toast (£9.50). There is a consistency in both the restaurant interiors and the food as it is relaxed but with particular attention to retro details. The full breakfast was served on an enamel pie dish which resembled more like a serving dish last seen in cafeterias from my school days.


All items in this breakfast selection was very good quality. There was good meat content on the sausage and the hog’s pudding was an interesting alternative to the usual black pudding equivalent. Other interesting touches were roast potatoes instead of hash browns, scrambled eggs cooked with diced tomatoes and roast vine tomatoes instead of grilling them. All of which gave that full breakfast these extra bits of details to make it slightly more outstanding that what you would expect.

For the price, you get good quality all round and although it is comparably more expensive than what is generally available, it is worth trying if you are looking for a refresher on a classic dish. Oddly enough, you would think the option of a tea or coffee would be part of the order but then again this just didn’t seem to be the type of place which would offer that.

With our time of visit closer to lunch than breakfast, we also ordered a Reuben sandwich from the brunch section of the menu which was grill toasted and consisted of salt beef, pickles, Gruyere cheese and Dijon mustard (£5.95). Although it was not what you might expect from the New York style of Reuben sandwich, it was nonetheless a delicious grill toasted sandwich with a perfect balance of cheese, mustard and pickles. If there was just a bit more salt beef to bring out the signature Reuben flavour, it would have been closer to the real deal. This is a good, well organised local café that is part of a growing chain in the south west. With their environmentally conscious direction and younger appeal, it is not surprising to see its soaring popularity over the past years. It is a good place to meet with friends and also to bring visitors from out of town. Although for food and drinks I still prefer something a little closer to a traditional local café, I would gladly return again to try a new menu item in the future.

Boston Tea Party293 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8PETel. 0117 924 1110

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Clifton Guide Price £545,000A charming end of terrace 4 bedroom Victorian Villa with landscaped garden. Stylish accommodation is arranged over 3 floors with numerous period features. Viewing is highly recommended. EPC – E

Redland £235,000Stamp your own mark onto this roomy ground floor purpose built apartment overlooking The Downs. In brief: Large Sitting/Dining Room, Kitchen, Sun Room/Conservatory, 2 double bedrooms and bathroom. Single garage located in a block. No chain. EPC - D

Clifton £525,000A superbly presented large 3 bedroom flat with parking space & good sized private rear garden set in an attractive Victorian building in central Clifton. Master bedroom with en-suite facilities. It offers generous accommodation suitable for professional couples or even families & is located mid way between Whiteladies Road and Clifton Village. EPC – D

Redland £285,000A rare opportunity to purchase a brand new purpose built 2 bedroom top floor flat with small balcony, brand new kitchen with appliances and gas central heating throughout forms part of this small development located just off Hampton Road. EPC – B

Montague Hill South £149,950This purpose built flat would make a great first time buy or a great buy to let, producing a yield of 6% at the asking price. Outside you will find well tended communal gardens and that ever important PARKING SPACE! No onward chain. EPC – D

Redland SSTCAn attractive, extended four bedroom detached 1930’s home with large open plan kitchen/family living area. Located adjacent to Redland Green School. The house is well presented and is ideally suited to family occupation. Situated to the side of the house is a single garage with drive to the front providing off street parking. EPC - D

A charming 1950’s 3 bedroom semi-detached house situated on a quiet side road within walking distance of local shops and amenities. Set in the catchment area for both Elmlea Primary and Infant school. No onward chain. EPC – D

A great opportunity to purchase this 1950’s 4 bedroom detached house, which is in need of refurbishment throughout. Situated in a delightful area and with a third of an acre of glorious gardens. No onward chain. EPC – F

A detached 1970’s house set in a lovely quiet cul-de-sac. 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, a lovely garden and a garage with ample parking. Located close to local shops and only a short walk to the highly reputed Elmlea School. EPC rating – D

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

Charming 19th century stone faced home with 4/5 double bedrooms, 2/3 reception rooms. Outside is an attractive courtyard garden which is ideal for entertaining friends & family. EPC – F

This is a rare opportunity to acquire this modern style detached bungalow set in this very prestigious location with potential for updating. 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, front and rear gardens, driveway and a detached garage. EPC rating – D

Westbury-on-Trym Guide Price £485,000 Coombe Dingle Guide Price £625,000

Westbury-on-Trym Guide Price £595,000 Westbury-on-Trym Guide Price £435,000

Westbury-on-Trym Guide Price £550,000 Sneyd Park Guide Price £599,950

Pitch Up, Eat Local Ali Ray & The Camping & Caravanning ClubPaperback RRP £16.99

The Camping & Caravanning Club’s guide to the best of British produce. From grilling fresh fish on the barbeque after a day at the beach, or cooking up a feast for friends in a pot over a campfire, what we cook when we camp is a memorable part of the adventure. If that food is grown in surrounding fields, caught in nearby rivers or produced by local people, the experience is even richer - it connects us with the places we are visiting. Food can tell us the story of a place. This book is full of those stories. Pitch Up, Eat Local is the Camping and Caravanning Club’s inspiring guide to amazing places to camp, and the fabulous food to cook there. Each campsite featured is close to great locally grown or produced foods. It is full of details and first-hand descriptions of farmers’ markets, doorstep sales, farm shops, pick-your-own and even the campsites that produce their own food. There are inspiring recipes to go with each campsite, easy to cook on a gas hob, barbecue or over a fire - and all using ingredients produced in the local area. If you love food and fresh air, this book is for you.


Organic Gardening Bible: Successful Growing the Natural WayBob Flowerdew, Paperback RRP £18.99

Bob Flowerdew’s Organic Gardening Bible is a comprehensive and invaluable guide to gardening in a more natural, sustainable and pleasurable way. Bob has been gardening organically for over 30 years - he knows all there is to know - and he packs this book with advice, top tips, the best varieties of flowers, fruits and vegetables and more, in a typically no-nonsense, practical and anecdotal way. He explains how to get rid

of pests and diseases but encourage beneficial wildlife, how to manage weeds, how to grow for flavour and quality using the easiest means and how to plan your garden so that it looks beautiful and runs efficiently throughout the year. Bob’s enthusiasm filters through every page, making organic gardening the only practical and effective way to garden. This book is a must for organic gardening novices and experts alike.


Calm Parents, Happy Siblings: How to stop the fighting and raise friends for life Dr. Laura Markham, Paperback RRP £12.99

Popular parenting expert Dr Laura Markham has garnered a large and loyal readership around the world, thanks to her simple, insightful approach that values the emotional bond between parent and child. However, as any parent of more than one child knows, it’s challenging for even the most engaged parent to maintain harmony and a strong connection when competition, tempers, and irritation run high. In this highly anticipated guide, Dr Markham presents simple yet powerful ways to cut through the squabbling and foster a loving, supportive bond between siblings, while giving each child the vital connection that he or she needs.

Calm Parents, Happy Siblings presents hands-on, research-based advice on:

Creating deep connections with each one of your children, so that each truly believes that you couldn’t possibly love anyone else more.

Fostering a loving family culture that encourages laughter and minimizes fighting.

Teaching your children healthy emotional self-management and conflict resolution skills – so that they can work things out with each other, get their own needs met and respect the needs of others.

Helping your kids forge a close lifelong sibling bond, as well as the relationship skills they will need for a life of healthy friendships, work relationships, and eventually their own family bonds.

New Books


The Dig For Victory ShowThe Dig For Victory Show is a fabulous 1940s themed family festival held at the North Somerset Showground near Bristol on 13th and 14th June 2015.

The show aims brings history alive for the local community to enjoy a family orientated weekend show with a sense of nostalgia and pride whilst everyone can have fun and learn about this turbulent yet

thought-provoking period in our recent history. This event is run entirely by volunteers through a not-for-profit organisation, which raised £4,000 last year for the Army Benevolent Fund and the Children’s Hospice South West. This year, the show will be supporting three charities including RVS, Springboard & SSAFA.

Visitors can celebrate the ‘Best of British’ and life in the 40s with re-enactors demonstrating what life was like in wartime Britain, an exhibition of over 200 original restored wartime vehicles, veterans sharing their stories, traditional craft demonstrations, locally-grown produce stalls, vintage clothing, farmyard animals, a children’s trail and much more. Here are some of the highlights of the event:

Dakota Fly Past & Sherman Tank ExhibitListen to the roar of a Dakota overhead from The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Get up close to the iconic Sherman tank- just one of over 200 original restored vehicles on display and see film sets from the blockbuster ‘The Imitation Game’.


1940s Victory DanceTickets are now on sale for the Victory Dance on the evening of Sat 13th June.

Forties FashionA huge range of stalls selling original 1940s and vintage reproduction clothing. Poppies hair salon will be re-creating the iconic hairstyles worn by Rita Hayworth and Ava Gardner.

Military Wives ChoirBBC’s Gareth Malone is the patron of The Military Wives Choir Foundation, created following the enormous success of the No.1 single ‘Wherever you are’. The Military Wives Choir has delighted audiences far and wide. Children’s FunThe incredibly popular wartime children’s trail is back. Old pennies, wardens hat’s, periscopes, sand bags, messy dip pens, stirrup pumps and sweet rations. It’s all about learning by doing.

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW!We have teamed up with The Dig for the Victory Show and we have 5 set of Day Only Family Tickets for 5 of our lucky readers to attend this fabulous 1940s family festival, with original price at £20 each ticket, now it is absolutely FRee!

By email to [email protected] your name, contact number with the email subject line <The Dig for Victory Show>.

Deadline Wednesday, 20th May 2015

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Big Day outSpike Island Open Day1st to 4th May 2015, Spike Island, BS1 6UX

A once a year opportunity to peek in to the studios of the artists, designers and other creative practitioners based here. Expect special guests, mini-exhibitions, pop-up cafes and opportunities to make your own art. Free admission.

For more information, please visit www.spikeisland.org.uk or call 0117 929 2266

Redland Mayfair4th May 2015, 1pm - 5pm, Redland Green

An extremely popular, free, local event held on Redland Green, on the first May Bank Holiday each year. With a wide range of stalls, activities, displays and entertainment, it brings together thousands of fair goers.

Ship Shape Craft Fair10th May 2015, Colston Hall, BS1 5AR

Priding itself on being slightly different to other craft fairs in Bristol, Ship Shape Craft Fair brings customers and designers together for an event with an inspirational twist. There will be an array of free craft workshops running throughout the day, alongside 35 stalls selling

everything from needle craft, handmade cards, vintage and upcycled furniture to stained glass, art prints and much more. Free admission.

For more information, please visit Colston Hall on 0844 887 1500.

Mayfest 201514th -24th May 2015, Various city centre locations

Mayfest is Bristol’s unique annual festival of contemporary theatre and is dedicated to presenting a broad range of unusual, playful and ambitious work from leading theatre makers from Bristol, the UK and beyond.


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

Normally most properties in Bristol will sell or let relatively quickly but occasionally we get one that takes longer. Often there is some quirky issue that many buyers or tenants consider a flaw. We will always be successful in the end because we know what we’re doing. Here at CJ Hole Clifton we have overseen thousands of sales and rentals over the years. Don’t let any agent tell you that buying, selling and letting is always a smooth and perfect process. It isn’t. What you need when things aren’t straightforward is an agent that really knows how to deal with the rough as well as the smooth.

These are just a few of the things that have been said about the Clifton team in the last few weeks…

Really good experience. We even got given some chocolates and champagne on the completion of our move. Very efficient information given throughout the process and helpful staff. Matthew B - (Tenant)

Vince dealt with the sale, however all members of staff we dealt with were excellent. Always professional both in rental and sales. Mr & Mrs H (Vendor)

Best Wishes , Howard Davis MD Clifton

Redland FOR SALE £625,000A substantial and well-presented family home, in a desirable location near Redland Green School, Westbury Park Primary and Redland Green park. EPC - D

Redland FOR SALE £289,950A two bedroom garden flat in the heart of Redland. Close to the Downs, Redland Green and Whiteladies Road. No onward chain. EPC - E

Cotham TO LET £1,200 pcm plus feeA truly unique two bedroom garden maisonette. Ample parking space for two vehicles. Great central location. EPC - TBC

Redland TO LET £1,450 pcm plus feesA bright and spacious three bedroom maisonette in a quiet Redland Road. Can be furnished or unfurnished. Ideal for sharers. EPC - F


Mayfest is set to take the city by storm for ten days of local, national and international contemporary and alternative theatre. For program details, please visit www.mayfestbristol.co.uk

NCT Nearly New Sale16th May 2015, 12:30pm - 2:30pmCotham Parish Church Hall, BS6 6DR

Top quality maternity, baby & pre-school age clothes, toys, books & equipment for you and your family, while fundraising to support other parents in the UK. You will also be helping the

environment by recycling your family’s old belongings or buying pre-loved items.

£1 admission in aid of NCT. For more information, please email to [email protected] or visit www.nct.org.uk/branches/bristol/nearly-new-sales

Cotham Hill Street Party22nd May 2015, 12 noon - 6pm, Cotham Hill

A fun filled day for everyone! Enjoy an afternoon with traffic-free street, live music, street performance, kids entertainment, street food, trader stalls and more!


VegFest Bristol 201523rd -24th May 2015, Amphitheatre, BS1 5LL

A feast of top vegan products from 140 stalls, along with life-altering info from nearly 100 talks, cookery demos, workshops, films, kids cookery classes, on top of comedy hours, kids entertainment, etc. Attention switches to headline gigs in the evenings, with DJ Alfredo amongst the headliners. For ticket details, please visit www.bristol.vegfest.co.uk

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Many people have a wind down ritual before going to sleep, this can anything from drinking a warm glass of milk, lighting a candle, or reading in bed. Some of the more obvious pre-bedtime rituals may not work for everyone and if you find it difficult to relax when you have little time to sleep before the next day, you might want to try a couple of different breathing techniques used in yoga that can give you the deep relaxation you want.

When you try these breathing techniques, you might want to get yourself a pen and paper and scribble down any thoughts you feel you need to remember the next day so that they don’t deter you from reaching into a deep relaxation mode.

Alternate Nostril BreathingThis breathing technique can help you to reach the state of deep relaxation by

balancing the left and right sides of the brain while calming the nervous system.

1. To start, sit comfortably in or next to your bed (cross-legged, kneeling or any way that feels the best for you) and rest your left hand on your left thigh. Use your right hand with the fingers extended and bend your peace fingers (pointer and middle finger) so they curl into your palm.

2. Then rest your right fourth ring finger and thumb on either side of your nostrils, touching them gently but not pressing down and blocking.

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3. Take a deep breath in and slowly breathe out, then close off the right nostril with your thumb and inhale through the left nostril fully for a count of four. At the top of that breath, close off the left nostril with your ring finger, hold and retain the breath for a count of four, and then release the right nostril and exhale for a count of four.

4. Next, take a deep breath in for a count of four through the right nostril, close it off, hold and retain the breath for a count of four, and then release the left nostril as you exhale completely through it for a count of four. Proceed to inhale deeply through the left, repeating the cycle.

You can repeat this as many times you like but remember to exhale through the left nostril to complete your last cycle. Once you are finished, you can lie down in bed and start your peaceful sleep.

Deep Throat BreathingThis breathing technique can help you to calm your mind and relax your entire body and you can do this one whilst lying down in bed.

1. Begin with lying on your back with your legs about hip-distance apart, arms relaxing on either side of your body, and eyes closed. Then take a few deep inhales through your nose and exhale out of

your mouth. With each inhale, fill your lungs completely, and with each exhale, rid them of as much air as possible.

2. After three breaths, take a deep inhale through your nose for a count of four, slightly constricting the back of your throat so that it feels like you are breathing through a


straw at the back of your throat and filling your lungs. The sound of your breath would sound similar to the soft sound of waves coming in and out. That sound is an important part of the exercise which will help you sleep.

3. Hold the breath at the top for a count of four while trying to feel relaxed. Then exhale through your nose for a count of four, again, slightly constricting your throat.

4. When you exhale all the air from your lungs, start inhaling again for a count of six. Continue in this manner, adding two counts each cycle for as long as it is comfortable for you. When you reach your max capacity of holding and breathing, you can then start taking away two counts each time. So, if 12 beats is the most you can hold your breath comfortably, the next round, do 10 counts, then 8, and so forth.

5. Once you get back to a four-count breath, release all effort, come back to your normal breathing, and start enjoy your sleep whilst feeling very relaxed and calm.


RECIPE of the monthMolesworths Venison Stir Fry


Ingredients (Serves 4)1 pound venison, trimmed of all fat and sinew1 1/2 cups peanut or other cooking oil1 to 4 fresh red chiles1 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced3 garlic cloves, slivered1 bunch cilantro, washed and roughly chopped1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons sesame oil

MARINADE2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon potato starch (or corn starch) mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Method

1. Slice the venison into thin slivers of about 1/4 inch or less and anywhere from 1 to 3 inches long. Mix with the marinade and set aside while you cut all the other ingredients.

2. Heat the peanut oil in the wok or a large, heavy pot until it reaches 275°F to 290°F. Don’t let it get too hot. Add about 1/3 of the venison to the hot oil and use a chopstick or butter knife to separate the meat slices the second they hit the hot oil. Let them sizzle for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove with a Chinese spider skimmer or a slotted spoon. Set aside and cook the remaining venison one-third at a time.

3. Pour out all but about 3 tablespoons of the oil. Save the oil for the next time you cook Chinese food.

4. Get the remaining oil hot over high heat on your hottest burner. The moment it begins to smoke, add the chiles and bell peppers and stir-fry for 90 seconds. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Add the venison and stir fry 90 seconds.

5. Add the cilantro and soy sauce and stir fry a final 30 seconds, just until the cilantro wilts. Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil. Serve at once with steamed rice.

Recipe provided by

Molesworths of HenleazeHenleaze Road. Bristol BS9 4JPTelephone: 0117 962 8488www.henleazebutchers.co.uk

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