Bristol Sounds continues all weekend

MIKA kicked off Bristol Sounds on Wednesday with a bang and plenty of sequins, followed by Jacob Collier's dynamic performance last night.

The festival continues all weekend, with James playing their iconic tunes this evening, and The Levellers headlining on Saturday. Also performing on Saturday is Pauline Black with her two-tone ska band The Selector, who just so happens to be this month's cover star. Click here to read our full interview with Pauline. 

Seeing off the five-day event on Sunday is Self Esteem, who we chatted to before her performance at Bristol's The Fleece in 2021- you can read the interview here. This year's concert series is not one to miss!

To find out more and buy tickets, visit bristolsounds.seetickets.com

OUR JULY ISSUE IS OUT NEXT WEEK!

Our July issue is out next week! Featuring pieces on Bristol's best artists and exhibitions, city news, and guides on all the best things to do next month, you're sure to find something to get your teeth into. 

15,000 copies are delivered door to door, and you can pick up a copy at many places around town – including our stands at Waitrose, John Lewis, House of Fraser and Harvey Nichols.

Read the digital version of our current issue here!

And if you would like to have a copy sent in the post every month, then we offer a postal subscription for just £33 for 12 issues, £18 for six issues or buy a copy for just £4.25. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – see our website. 

Words by Melissa Blease

Crab and 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.

Summer rosés

It's undeniable that summer hit the UK with full force this month. As temperatures soared to 28 degrees, finding the perfect bottle of wine to accompany evenings in the sun has become a mission for many. And what could be better to celebrate the summer solstice than a crisp bottle of rosé?

The Great Wine Co. covers all bases when it comes to rosés. Explore their cellars and find anything from a fresh and fruity Rosé Rioja to a dry yet rich Rosato le Pozzelle. Whichever you choose, one thing's for sure: a cold glass of rosé in the sun is a fail-safe way to make the most of that summer feeling.

Not Your Grandma's Rosé - Chaffey Bros. Wine Co.
Grenache contributes the raspberry and strawberry palate while Mourvèdre adds structure and a lingering spice. The splash of aromatic field blend wine emphasises strawberry, musk and turkish delight aromas | £14.80

Pinot Grigio Rosé - Via Nova
A light and refreshing rosé, with fresh cranberry and raspberry notes on the nose. On the palate the wine is crisp with some citrus flavours coupled with a core of red fruits. Lovely and easy drinking | £8.84

Sancerre, Le Petit Broux - Cave de Sancerre
From Pinot Noir grapes grown in Sancerre's warner sites, this wine is fragrant and appetising, with delicious aromas of wild strawberry, peach and redcurrant | £14.80

Vin de France Rosé - Anciens Temps
An attractive, easy-drinking rosé from sunny Languedoc, this Cinsault glows pale pink and tastes unassumingly of red fruit | £8.84

Salice Salentino Rosato Le Pozelle - Francesco Candido
The Salento region's rosé wines are among the world's absolute finest. Bright coral pink in colour, rich, opulent with fine fruit on the nose. On the palate it is harmonious, rich, and delicious with a pleasantly bitter aftertaste | £11.06

Rose Riojan - Sierra Cantabria
One of the 'First Growths' of Rioja, Sierra Cantabria's rosé is delicately pink in appearance with raspberry and rose petal aromas. It's fresh and fruity, but is also refreshingly acidic with a deliciously sustained flavour on the finish | £13.28

Explore more great rosé at greatwine.co.uk

INUIKKI's Woven Slipper in white | £205

Independently owned, luxury footwear brand INUIKII has introduced their Woven Slipper in white.

INUIKII is a Swiss brand that holds sustainability close to its heart. All INUIKII shoes are handmade in Europe using only European materials, meaning that each pair is unique and finished to the highest of standards.

To shop, visit www.office.co.uk

The Ghost Fragrance Luna Collection

Choose from three moons to suit your every need, personality and mood this summer with Ghost Fragrance's Luna Collection.

The iconic Deep Night is cocooning and rich, with addictive notes of Indian rose and belle de nuit flower, but with notes of vanilla orchid and precious wood for a powerful, mysterious close.

The bestselling Orb of Night pairs alluring cherry-almond with ethereal florals, notes of caramel and sandalwood, and orange blossom for a delicate musk.

The new addition, Orb of Night Opulence opens with sparkly pink pepper and mandarin, melting into florals and creamy cocoa butter and sandalwood to tantalise the senses.

Taking you from dusk to dawn, sunset to sunrise, which Ghost moon scent will be your staple this summer?
Discover more and shop at ghostfragrances.com

Limited Edition Asa Western Boot | £325

Get festival-ready with the new limited edition Asa Western Boot in silver.

Crafted from cow’s leather, the Asa boot is designed with a trendy western silhouette with pointed toes and comfortable heels. This is a statement shoe that you can style with mini skirts and midi dresses on warmer days.

To shop, go to whistles.com

Say hello to Summertime

As we head into June, it’s time to enjoy long days and summer sun, be it a city break, staycation or beach getaway. And Bodyshop has the perfect selection of travel minis to take with you! Here are their top five items to pack this summertime. 

Camomile Cleansing Butter (50ml) Great for removing dirt, SPF & beach remnants from your face | £6

Coconut Shower Cream (60ml) To continue your holiday in the shower | £3

Shea Body Butter (50ml) Giving you 96-hour intense hydration and ultra-soft skin, even after the sun sea and sand takes it’s toll | £7

SPF 30 Skin Defence Facial Mist (60ml) Keep your skin sun-safe with this lightweight moisturising mist, great for topping up on the go | £18

Freestyle Multitasking Tint Pigment (15ml) Lips, cheeks and eyes? Yes please! Achieve no-makeup makeup with the ultimate packing multitasker | £12

Omega De Ville Prestige Steel 41mm

Launched in 1994, The OMEGA De Ville Prestige is now in its third generation. Continuing to represent original De Ville classic styling and refined elegance, the Prestige timepieces offer a range of patterns, finishes and colours to suit different lifestyles and personalities.

Shown here is the 41 mm stainless steel model, under its domed sapphire crystal glass is a pine green dial featuring a random stamped vertical pattern in a sun-brushed finish.

The display is distinguished by yellow gold-plated hands, as well as alternating Roman numerals and cabochon indexes. The pure look of the timepiece is completed by a date window at 3 o’clock, a small-seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, and a railway minute track on the outer zone.

This Master Chronometer certified watch is presented on a pine green leather strap and is driven by the OMEGA Master Co-Axial Calibre 8802, a suburb automatic movement which can be admired through the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal caseback. The watch is anti-magnetic and Water resistant to 3 bar (30m / 100ft).

Visit Mallory Jewellers for more information or click here to order.

Curated by Daniel McCabe

Nomad is a handsome, Munich-based design magazine focused on quality of life, sustainability and creating a stable, healthy ‘society’, something it believes can be achieved by curating the forward thinking ideas of the global creative community – eco-pioneers, artists, authors, architects, entrepreneurs and other relevant creative visionaries. Issue 14 issue explores the idea of ‘care’ from a relationship perspective, discussing the need for redefining relationship contexts or even reinventing some entirely. It also covers discussions on waste, architecture and design, and considers how they can be used to change our relationship with nature and the world | £16

store.magalleria.co.uk 

Ham Farm Festival

Ham Farm Festival is an exciting yearly cross-genre music festival in a stunning half-acre private garden just outside Bristol. This will be the third year of the Festival. Ham Farm, which is a charity, is run on a voluntary basis by two local professional musicians Emily and Francisco Correa.

This is a festival for everyone - regular concert-goers, families, neighbours, amateur and professional musicians and young musicians. It is a great chance to mix with other music lovers and hear some fabulous, world-class concerts, while enjoying the long summer evenings!

28 - 30 July | Ham Farm Cottage, Emerson's Green, BS16 7AT
For more information, visit hamfarmfestival.com

Kylie Minogue Wine Tasting at Harvey Nichols

Celebrate Pride with a 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.

5 July | 6pm | Harvey Nichols Bristol, 27 Philadelphia Street, BS1 3BZ
Visit sevenrooms.com to book and find out more

Stories from the Soul

Does the soul exist? Where might the soul be found? Can the soul be seen by science?

Settle back in the atmospheric setting of John Wesley’s New Room, as we guide you through Stories from the Soul.

Following the success of our recent Stories from the Stars events, our storytellers return for a brand new show packed full of stories.

Experience tales from around the world based in science, history, and mythology...

Before the show, enjoy a drink in the Courtyard and if you’re feeling creative join in with a little soul themed art activity!

29 June | 7pm - 8pm | John Wesley's New Room, 36 The Horsefair, BS1 3JE
Visit wethecurious.org to find out more

Clifton Summer Screenings - Redefining Outdoor Cinema

Bristol Film Festival presents Clifton Summer Screenings, a three day 'mini-fest' brining 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!

There'll be fifteen classic films playing all day throughout the weekend - from Star Wars to Shrek, Disney hits to Dirty Dancing, as well as films with local links such as Aardman's Chicken Run and Edgar Wright's Hot Fuzz, this will be a unique cinema experience with a feel-good favourite for everyone.

28 - 30 July | The Mall Gardens, Clifton Village, BS8 4BH
Visit bristolfilmfestival.com for full film listings and more information

New store opening

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 situated on Whiteladies Road, Clifton and is set to open its doors on Monday 26th June. This boutique store will house 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.

Showroom address: 92a Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2QN
Visit their website mystonefloor.com for further information

Alma Road Avenue, Clifton, Bristol BS8

Offered for sale by Rupert Oliver estate agents

Number 4 Alma Road Avenue is nestled within a charming terrace of redbrick Clifton townhouses, and provides four storeys of versatile accommodation, stretching to a little over 2,290 sq ft.

The house has been recently renovated throughout and redesigned with family living at its core. On entering, there is a useful porch for coats and boots, and a part-glazed door leading into a welcoming entrance hall. From the entrance hall, there is access through to a formal reception room which enjoys beautiful period detailing, period feature fireplace and a large double glazed bay window.

Towards the end of the hallway is a beautiful kitchen which is a lovely space and borders a generous open plan dining room. The kitchen is perfectly equipped with a range of floor and wall mounted storage, a wealth of white marble top worktop surfaces, and a generous kitchen island. It comes complete with a great array of high specification appliances.

The kitchen and dining area is wonderfully bright and flooded with natural light pouring in through large French doors which provide access directly out to a south west facing courtyard garden.

Upstairs, the first floor provides an adaptable layout, with three double bedrooms and a separate shower room. Of particular note is the master bedroom, with a charming bay window and a pretty retained period marble fireplace. The second floor is home to three large double bedrooms and a beautifully finished bathroom.

The house also features a recently converted and tanked basement level which is accessed via a set of stairs directly from the hallway on the ground floor. The basement is hugely versatile two sizeable rooms, one of which is currently serving as a cinema room and boasts a small kitchenette.

The pretty rear garden is a particular feature, catching much of the day's and evening sun. Facing south west, it is fully enclosed with a pretty brick wall and additional wooden trellises to provide further privacy.

On the opposite side of Alma Road is a single garage and allocated off-street parking space. On street parking is also available via Bristol City Council's Residents Parking Scheme for Clifton East. Offers in Excess of, £1,000,000

For more images and details click here to see the apartment on the Rupert Oliver website.