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Nails UK expands Beauty to Primark Bristol

Nails, one of the fastest-growing nail salons in Ireland and the UK, has expanded its presence with the opening of a stunning new beauty studio at Primark Bristol. 

Located on the main floor of Primark Bristol, the studio is open daily, providing a range of services, including manicures, pedicures, gel sets, and brow treatments like lamination and threading. Founded by Orit Brahami in 2013, Nails began as a single store in Dublin with 20 staff. Today, the business has expanded to nearly 200 staff across 15 locations, with studios in Penneys and Primark, and continued growth into Great Britain.

Nails UK has 11 stores with Primark and 1 stand alone (Wicklow Street) in Dublin.

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NAILS PRIMARK, 1-27 The Horsefair, Broadmead, BS1 3BB

LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER...

It's spooky season, so join us on a haunted journey around Bristol.

Have you seen the dark creations that have taken hold of Tyntesfield House? Artist Nicola Turner has certainly been turning heads with her latest installations, which have unfurled their dark tendrils around the National Trust property. The rather excellently named and utterly lovely Monika Killer is opening the doors to her magical Stokes Croft-based business The Haunted Bookshop for the very first time. We spoke to her a few days ahead of its launch. And of course, we couldn’t explore the eerie areas of our city without the help of Mr Weird Bristol himself. Charlie Revelle-Smith, the man behind one of the most intriguing local social media accounts – and not to mention plenty of gripping books – shares his all-time top local legendary figures and dark curiosities. Grab your broomsticks, this issue's one hell of ride.

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 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 £4.95. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – click here to subscribe on our website. 

PEA & HAM SOUP

Recipe by Melissa Blease

There's nothing more comforting than a big bowl of hot, thick soup on a chilly night and the classic Pea and Ham combo has topped Best Classic British Soup charts for centuries for very good reason: silky ham in a thick broth laden with root vegetables; low in fat, high in protein and fibre, and satisfyingly filling to the max.

Leftover soup will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days – it freezes well too, so it's worth making a big batch. And if you prefer to use a slow cooker rather than the stovetop method, simply chuck all the ingredients into the pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours – simple as that!

Ingredients (serves 6-8)

1k (approx) gammon joint, smoked or unsmoked
500g dried yellow split peas
1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
2 large brown onions, peeled and quartered
2-4 carrots (around 300g in total), peeled and cut into chunks
4 celery sticks, chopped
4 bay leaves
Crème fraîche to serve

Method

1. Rinse the split peas thoroughly, drain well and put into a big, lidded saucepan. Add the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes

2. Add the onions, carrots, celery, bay leaves and gammon. Bring back to the boil, skim off any scum that has gathered on the surface, then reduce the heat to very low and simmer (partially covered) for 2 hours, by which time the split peas will be soft and velvety.

3. Remove the gammon (which will be fall-apart tender by now) from the pan with strong tongs and set aside on a large plate to cool down a bit. Remove and discard the bay leaves, then blend the stock with a stick blender until thick but smooth (or, mash with a potato masher).

4. Remove and discard the skin and visible fat from the gammon and shred the meat into chunks. Put the gammon chunks back into the pan and heat the soup through for serving. Season to taste and serve in warm bowls or big mugs topped with a dollop of crème fraîche.

White wines of France at The Great Wine Co.

• Sauvignon Blanc Colombard - Longue Roche 2023 | £9.73
• Pouilly Fumé - Château Favray 2023 | £19.55
• Sancerre Blanc- Vieux Pruniers 2023 | £21.33
• Péssac-Léognan Blanc - Château Lamothe-Bouscaut 2018 | £26.22

Click here to see this and many more wonderful wines at The Great Wine Co.

St Nicks Market opens brand new food market

St Nicks Market is adding to its vibrant food and drinks offering with the grand opening of FoodSourceBS1. Consisting of three brand-new, high quality units installed in the covered market, with three diverse businesses taking on the exciting opportunity to provide a unique dining experience for the residents of Bristol.

The three new businesses are Red Tiger (Malaysian street food), Bristol Calabash (Jamaican snacks and drinks), and Ceylon & Beyond (Sri Lankan street food). To make it happen, Bristol City Council partnered with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority to successfully bid for £500,000 of Government funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Click here to learn more

The IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph

The Portugieser is one of the oldest and best-known watches from IWC. At the end of the 1930s, at the request of two Portuguese merchants, IWC built a large wristwatch with the precision of a marine chronometer and today, the design has remained largely unchanged.

Durable, slim and refined, these iconic timepieces with their eye-catching style - imposing case size, yet exceedingly thin bezel, simple Arabic numerals, delicate feuille hands and railway-track-style chapter ring, and a clearly organized dial - are elegant and sophisticated.

Shown here is the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph in a 41mm, 18ct rose gold case with a black Arabic dial, a rose gold polished bezel on a black alligator strap. The IWC manufactured 69355 Calibre movement is automatic and can be seen through the sapphire glass caseback. The watch is water resistant to 30m. £16,700

See this stunning model and more timepieces from the IWC Portugieser range at Mallory.

Dobson Cold Climate Military Boot from Rodd & Gunn

Dobson Cold Climate Boot is designed to keep your feet warmer and drier. Based on our most popular rubber cleated outsole, the upper is crafted from USA cow hide, then lined with 3M Thinsulate™ 200g water resistant Insulation, then surface lined with a soft, cotton stretch lining for comfort. The upper has a 'Bellows Tongue' to lower the chance of snow, etc. entering the boot.

Rodd & Gunn | £249

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Limited Edition Whistles Autumn Winter 24 collection

Whistles Limited Edition Autumn Winter 2024 unveils a refreshing minimalistic note, where understated dressing meets heightened design to elevate fundamental staples.

The silhouette is clean and refined, taking inspiration from the '90s; these polished designs call for simplistic styling yet provide backdrops for elevated fabrics, textural contrasts, and clever detailing. Black is the season's key colour, emphasising the collection's clean lines, while winter neutrals such as ivory, ice blue, tan, and earthy tones of deep forest green round out this sophisticated palette.

Available on whistles.com and in selected Whistles stores.

Curated by Daniel McCabe

The latest release from Seoul-based brand documentary journal Magazine B is focused on Uniqlo. The Japanese clothing label makes for a particularly fascinating and timely case study, starting out as an apparel store in Hiroshima founded exactly forty years ago and now a popular brand sold through more than 2,500 Uniqlo stores worldwide. Along the way company has removed barriers and perceptions around casual wear (or ‘LifeWear) by introducing accessible pricing, logo-free designs, practical garments manufactured with high-quality materials and, more lately, a move toward technical materials and products with its HEATTECH and AIRism lines. | £24

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Life on Our Planet in Concert, 2 October, 7:30pm

From esk film, in association with Netflix and Silverback Films, comes a new natural history immersive concert experience: Netflix’s Life on Our Planet in Concert. Executive Produced by Steven Spielberg and with a score by composer Lorne Balfe, this show presents highlights from across the series alongside an incredible live soundtrack performed by the Welsh National Opera Orchestra.

Today there are 20 million species on our planet, yet what we see is just a snapshot in time – 99% of earth’s inhabitants are lost to our deep past. Organised around the five mass extinction events that have forever shaped the planet – plus the sixth we’re facing today – the series brings creatures known only from fossils to life in dramatic, photo-real fashion.

Click here to book your tickets now
Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, BS1 5A

Auction house bands together with concert hall

Clevedon Salerooms has announced an exciting collaboration with music venue St George’s Bristol.

As part of a year-long calendar of events, the partnership includes becoming the new sponsor of the hall’s popular Lunchtime Concert series. Launched last month with a special reception at St George's, guests were treated to a captivating performance by celebrated percussionist and multi-instrumentalist James Larter.Mark Huddleston, Director at Clevedon Salerooms, said: “St George’s has strong ties to the Bristol community, and our new partnership represents our first venture into directly supporting the city's diverse music scene.”

Click here to view the full concert programme.

St George's Bristol, Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR
Clevedon Salerooms, Kenn Rd, Kenn, Clevedon BS21 6TT

Meet the Medalists: Bristol, 6 October

Meet The Medallists hosted by GB Medallists from Paris 2024, promises to give sports fans the opportunity to support local good causes, listen to, chat with and pose for photos with the GB Medallists in the ‘Medallist Maze’. Then, move on to the ‘Activity Zone’ where you will have the chance to take part in sporting and non-sporting ‘Beat the Medallist’ challenges, attempting to beat the time or targets set in advance by the GB Medallists in attendance. Tickets £11 and £6

Click here to get your tickets now.

Cricket Centre Glos CCC Nevil Road, BS7 9EJ

Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir, 27 October, 6pm

Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Choir is one of the most decorated British male choirs in history. In 2019 they became the first British Male Voice Choir to win the prestigious Pavarotti ‘Choir of the World’ prize. They have made numerous TV appearances, including The Last Night of the Proms, Britain’s Got Talent and The Royal Variety Show.The choir have gathered millions of new followers since appearing on Britain’s Got Talent and were described by Simon Cowell as “a brilliant choir. I love them!” Johns’ Boys brings a groundbreaking, modern twist to the traditional Welsh Male Voice Choir.

Click here to get your tickets now.

St George's Bristol, Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR

Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1

Offered for sale by Rupert Oliver estate agents.

• Grade II-listed building
• 2 Bedrooms
• Underfloor heating
• Separate utility room

The Chapel is a stunning Grade II listed apartment building situated within The General, on the edge of Bathurst Basin and the Avon Cut, near Bristol's historic floating harbour. This development of the former Bristol General Hospital by City & Country has won numerous awards. The General features two superb restaurants, Casa and Paco Tapas, while many of Bristol's best dining venues, including the award-winning Cargo and Cargo2, are within a mile.

The Chapel is a one-of-a-kind two-bedroom apartment situated on the top floor of a converted chapel built in 1915. Covering approximately 1,428 sq. ft, the apartment is quiet and private, boasting original period details tastefully paired with contemporary high-specification fixtures and fittings. It is the perfect space to relax, entertain in style, or use as a 'lock up and leave', being just 0.8 miles from Bristol Temple Meads. 

The Chapel is situated in the central courtyard of the development, offering easy access to the numerous bars, restaurants, and cafes of Bristol Floating Harbour and Wapping Wharf. Additionally, residents enjoy the use of two separate communal courtyards. A spacious underground secure car parking bay is sufficient for larger vehicles or regular vehicles and a space for a motorbike, is situated a few metres away. | £850,000

To see more images and review the details click here to visit the property on the Rupert Oliver website