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UPFEST PRESENTS announces final call-out for crowdfunder
With hundreds of artists set to transform the city’s visual landscape between 17 May–2 June, the UPFEST PRESENTS crowdfunder will come to an end on Sunday 14 April.
UPFEST PRESENTS has also announced street art legends Inkie, Jody, Audrey Kawasaki and many more - from across all four corners of the globe - will join its 17-day cultural programme.
There will be 200 murals and artworks set to be painted across BS3, as well as creative workshops in partnership with Yuup, artists panels, comedy, theatre, street art tours and more taking place for the entire community to get involved with.
To support UPFEST PRESENTS and make any final donations to its crowdfunder, click here.
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You'll love our fabulous April magazine, which features a collection of great reading by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bristol's best businesses.
Features include exploring SS Great Britain's new botanical installation; new wedding trends enticing couples to cut ties with tradition; discovering the organisations that provide creative ways to boost Bristolian's wellbeing; plus so much more!
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 – click here to subscribe on our website.
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WEEKEND RECIPES | TIME FOR A TREAT
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Words by Melissa Blease
Rhubarb Crumble
The season to talk rhubarb is upon us! If it hasn't hit your radar yet, re-introduce yourself to one of the most intrinsic flavours of spring in the UK with this super-simple, classic dessert.
Ingredients (serves 4-6)
225g plain flour 175g chilled butter, cubed 275g golden caster sugar 1 heaped tsp ground ginger (optional) 900g rhubarb, rinsed and trimmed
To serve: thick cream
Method
1. Chop the rhubarb into 2cm chunks, tip into a bowl and add 175g of the sugar. Mix well and set to one side for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Put the flour and butter into a food processor and pulse together until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs, or simply rub the flour and butter together with your fingertips; you want the end result to be a bit clumpy rather than fine and dusty. Add the remaining 100g of sugar (and the ground ginger, if using) and stir to combine.
3. Spread the rhubarb over the base of a suitably-sized, lightly buttered ovenproof dish and sprinkle the topping across the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the rhubarb is tender and the top is golden brown. Serve warm, with cream.
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WEEKEND WINE | PORTUGUESE WINES
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A country replete with indigenous grape varieties and some of the world's most interesting blended wines, Portugal has long shunned the adoption of international varieties. The wines therefore defy imitation and possess an incredible sense of place.
Visit greatwine.co.uk to explore more.
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QL Loureiro – Quinta da Lixa | £10.50
Floral, fresh and zingy with fruity notes. A well-balanced wine with a delightfully long finish.
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Vinho Tinto – Artolas | £9.75 |
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Bright ruby colour with a mature bouquet. Red cherries, plums and spice abound from this medium bodied beauty. This would be great with a light mid-week supper or perfect for quaffing at a party.
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A Descoberta Branco – Casa da Passarella | £14.40
An unoaked blend of Encruzado (mostly) Malvasia Fina and Verdelho that is pale, smoky and mineral on the nose. The searing acidity comes from the Encruzado, which is fleshed out by the Verdelho's slight tropical grapefruit characteristics. This is a bright, elegant and unusual wine.
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O Oenólogo Encruzado – Casa da Passarella | £29.50
Fresh, bright, citrus aromas on the nose, with a certain stony weight on the palate with minerals and a touch saline on the finish.
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Superior Douro Red Magnum – Quinta Do Crasto | £53
Magnum. The wine has beautifully perfumed fruit and spice aromas, reminiscent perhaps of Côte Rôtie or even of Château Cos d'Estournel. It's intense and vibrant, with velvety texture and so-subtle oakiness.
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Dinner with Damien Wager at Harvey Nichols
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Edible Art Macaron Boutique at Harvey Nichols Bristol, top pastry chef and the brand’s founder, Damien Wager, will be hosting an evening at the Second Floor Restaurant on 25 April at 7pm.
With over 10 years’ experience working alongside high-profile chefs in Michelin-starred restaurants, Damien will showcase six of his favourite dishes at this exclusive supper club. The six-course tasting menu will include three savoury and three sweet dishes created by Damien Wager. £65 per person.
Click here to book.
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OBJECTS OF DESIRE | A NEW CLASSIC
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The Conquest Heritage Classic 38mm watch by Longines
This stylish, retro watch blends classic looks with modern functionality. Its 38mm stainless steel round case features a stylish black calfskin leather strap with buckle fastening. Powered by the Longines’ automatic movement, the self-winding mechanical mechanism operates at 25,200 vibrations per hour, offering a smooth second hand sweep and a remarkable power reserve of up to 72 hours. It is also water resistant to 50 meters.
With a stainless steel polished bezel and black lacquered polished dial featuring rose gold-tone baton markers and hands, it is both elegant and sophisticated. Perfect for casual day wear as well as being a beautiful Longines dress watch. £2,650
For further details click here to see the Longines Conquest Heritage Classic 38mm on the Mallory website.
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ART | ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY
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Anton Grain Architectural Art
Anton Grain originally trained as an architect, but after many years as an industrial designer he turned his work to what he loves doing most: drawing beautiful buildings.
His illustrations in watercolour and ink of the UNESCO heritage city of Bath capture his love of the classical Georgian architecture.
Shop the artwork on his website at antongrain.com
If you are interested in commissioning a new drawing, click here to get in contact.
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JO MALONE | COMFORTING SCENTS
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Ginger Beer Cologne | £58 |
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A spicy woody scent inspired by a ginger beer bottle. The lively freshness of natural ginger contrasting with the comforting warmth of cinnamon and compelling roasted oak.
Click here to purchase.
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Dawn Musk Home Candle | £59 |
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Fill the room with the comforting vintage scent of a traditional soap bar. Clean notes of soft musk and amber envelop with warm woods. Crafted in the British countryside in an antique style glass design with a decorative lid. Burn time approximately 45 hours.
Click here to purchase.
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Animal Printed Swimwear | £89
Elevate your summer with Whistles swimwear: timeless, yet contemporary and versatile.
Crafted from recycled nylon, this swimsuit comes in a fitted shape for extra comfort with straps and a keyhole detail. The animal makes a statement so let the swimsuit take centre stage with minimal accessories.
The first release of Whistles Spring Summer 2024 Swim collection is available now in stores and online with further drops set to launch throughout the season.
Click here to purchase.
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OUTDOOR FURNITURE | SUMMER IS COMING
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The Cotswold Company: The Stroud 4 Piece Garden Lounge Set | £999
With a slim, contemporary frame made from solid acacia wood, the Stroud garden collection is timeless and traditional.
The design seamlessly brings together indoor and outdoor living due to its sleek and classic design.
The lounge set - with its two-seater sofa, two armchairs and a coffee table - is ideal for small, social gatherings.
Click here for more information.
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MAGAZINE KIOSK | MAGALLERIA
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Curated by Daniel McCabe
Always one of our favourite French fashion magazines, the elegant and sophisticated ENCENS packs its 51st issue with, among other things, an essay by Angelo Flaccavento on Aldo Fallai (Giorgio Armani’s photographer of choice), the career recollections of Christian Lacroix, a fresh look at Koji Tatsuno’s tour de force collection from 1993, a profile of pioneering CNN journalist and fashion maven Elsa Klensch, artist perfumier Barnabe Fillion, Lauren Manoogian (‘the alien of New York Fashion Week’) and a portfolio from Constant Anne that capture ‘a long gone idea of Paris in the early 2000’s’. | £24
magalleria.co.uk
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How is AI being used in Bristol classrooms?
The April issue of The Bristol Magazine has a focus on AI use in the city’s classrooms, and how it’s affecting education, which you can read online here.
Clifton High School, which took part in our investigation, is an advocate of striking a balance between leveraging AI’s potential benefits, yet also addressing and navigating its associated challenges. The School has published a dedicated blog on its website explaining how AI is being used in the curriculum, as well as how it is teaching students the wider ethical implications of its use in the world.
Read the blog on Clifton High School’s website.
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No.4 Clifton Village reveals renovation
Independent restaurant and events space No.4 Clifton Village has unveiled a renovation of its historic building, a project that began in 2023, along with fresh branding and new seasonal, sustainable menus that focus on affordable fine dining.
The team has also announced its sell-out Tasting Menu events will now be a regular occurrence, showcasing the best flavours and ingredients of each season as well as spotlighting a bounty of local suppliers.
To celebrate the grand reopening, No.4 Clifton Village will be offering special promotions and events throughout April. Guests are encouraged to follow No.4 Clifton Village on social media and sign up for their newsletter for updates and announcements.
no4cliftonvillage.co.uk
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DentPrime comes to Bristol
DentPrime will be coming to Bristol between 27-28 April to give dental consultations.
At this event, you can consult a DentPrime dentist and ask all of your questions; learn how much treatment will cost you in Turkey; learn about all-inclusive treatment packages; meet your dentist.
This event will take place with a limited number of participants.
Register for free by contacting: 07404460909 Radisson Blue Hotel, Broad Quay, Bristol, BS1 4BY dentprime.com
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Bears launch 2024/25 season ticket package
Bristol Bears are proud to launch the best value adult seat in the South West as they celebrate ten years at Ashton Gate with a bumper 2024/25 package. General sale starts at 10am on Thursday 18 April.
With adults starting from just £17 per game and under-12s from as little as £5 per game. Fans can secure a 15-game adult season ticket in the family area for just £250 (£17 a game), which will include an exhibition clash against Queensland Reds.
Click here for more information and to purchase.
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CONCERT | LISTEN TO THE GREATEST
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Join Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Bristol Beacon to hear the epic hits of Pink Floyd — reimagined on 10 May at 7.30pm-9.30pm.
The full forces of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra unite under the baton of conductor Pete Harrison to explore these timeless hits from one of the greatest rock bands of all time!
There’ll be a selection of tracks from Shine On You Crazy Diamond to Learning to Fly to Another Brick In The Wall.
The programme consists of: Shine On You Crazy Diamond; Hey You; Another Brick In The Wall; The Great Gig in the Sky; Back; Money; Time; Us And Them; In The Flesh; Learning To Fly; Comfortably Numb; Wish You Were Here; Take It.
Tickets from £15.
Click here to book your tickets.
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EVENT | THE PERFECT CRIME
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CrimeFest announces its 2024 Programme
CrimeFest, a crime fiction convention that will take place at Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel from 9-12 May, has announced its full programme.
Renowned industry figures including Lynda La Plante (who you can read about in our exclusive interview in The Bristol Magazine May issue), James Lee Burke, Gavin Collinson, Ajay Chowdhury, Vaseem Khan, Denise Mina, Laura Lippman, Barry Ryan and G.T. Karber (alongside many others) will be making appearances in panels, interviews and Q&As throughout the convention. The CrimeFest Awards will also be announced at a gala dinner event on the Saturday evening.
As well as the full CrimeFest pass, which gives access to the entire event, a limited number of day passes for the Friday and Saturday of the four-day convention, have now gone on sale.
For more information and tickets, visit crimefest.com
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PROPERTY | A HOME WITH A VIEW
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Backwell Common, Backwell, Bristol, Somerset, BS48
Offered for sale by Knight Frank estate agents
Rivida Cottage is situated in a stunning setting, adjoining open farmland, with superb and extensive country views to the grounds of Tyntesfield and to the woods of Backwell Hill, to the south. The property is within the Green Belt.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an Aga, integrated appliances, units, work surfaces and larder cupboards. The interior is atmospheric with exposed ceiling joists, quarry tiled window sills, window seats, tongue and groove doors with iron latch furniture and exposed stone walls.
The sitting room has a stone fireplace fitted with a log burning stove, and a patio sliding door opens to the conservatory overlooking the garden.
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On the first floor, the large principal bedroom has three vaulted ceilings with exposed roof trusses and has superb views for miles.
There are four further bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom, shower room, and family bathroom. There is also a dining room and study. All rooms on the ground and first floors have lovely views, either over the garden and grounds, or extensive views over farmland. | Guide Price £1,150,000
For more information and images click here.
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