| A specially curated guide to help you enjoy the next 48 hours (or more) in Bristol |
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50TH ANNIVERSARY | FLAGSHIP FESTIVAL
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Happy 50th, Bristol Harbour Festival!
Bristol’s flagship event, the Bristol Harbour Festival is returning to the city this month (15-17 July) to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The amphitheatre’s Bristol Music Stage will feature long-loved Bristol acts – many of whom are celebrating key anniversaries this year, including 40 years for the ultimate party band Doreen Doreen. The festival will also champion the city’s incredible female DJs with Queen Bee taking to the decks throughout the weekend and Dazee headlining Saturday night’s programme.
Read the full festival feature on The Bristol Magazine website: thebristolmagazine.co.uk
Image credit: Paul Box
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OUR JULY ISSUE: OUT NOW
Our July magazine features a collection of great reading by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bristol's best businesses. We hope you enjoy the read!
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 £3.95. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – see our website.
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SUMMER IS HERE! | FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
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A guide to some of the best summer activities in and around the city
Looking for things to schedule now the holidays are stretching ahead? We’ve got a selection of ideas for a summer of family fun, including a musical journey, theatre schools, action packed days out and rocket fuelled adventures.
Read the full feature on The Bristol Magazine website: thebristolmag.co.uk
Image: Wake The Tiger, The World’s ‘First Amazement Park®’ | OPENING SOON
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WEEKEND RECIPE | SWEET AND STICKY
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| Recipe by Melissa Blease |
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| Barbequed Chicken 'n' Ribs |
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"I don't care what the weatherman says when the weatherman says it's raining"?
But if you're planning a barbecue, you most certainly do. What you need is a barbecue recipe that isn't weather dependent – and here it is: a big pile of super-tasty chicken'n'ribs, ready for the barbecue or the oven when you are, and guaranteed to offer your guests a taste of alfresco foodie sunshine inside the house or out... regardless of what the weatherman says.
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| Ingredients (serves 6-8) |
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12 meaty, higher-welfare pork spare ribs
12 free range chicken thighs (skin on, bone in)
250mls sharp apple juice
4 tbsp maple syrup (or runny honey)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2-3 whole star anise
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
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1. Put the maple syrup (or honey), vegetable oil, soy sauce, star anise into a bowl and stir well to combine. Season well, add the apple juice, and stir again.
2. Put the ribs and chicken pieces into a large tupperware box with a lid (or a couple of large, sealable freezer bags) and add the marinade. Put the lid on the box (or seal the bags) and give everything a really good shake (or, squelch everything together with your hands) and leave to marinate in the fridge overnight (or up to 2 days).
3. When you're around 2 ½ hours from service, take the marinated meat out of the fridge and allow to come to room temperature for around 1 hour. Meanwhile, either preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6 or fire up the barbecue.
4. If oven roasting, divide the meat across 2 large roasting tins (with the chicken skin-side up) and roast for around 1 ½ hours, or until the meat is charred and sticky on the outside and thoroughly cooked through within.
5. If barbecuing, wrap the ribs in foil in an even layer and plonk on the prepared barbecue for around 1 hour, turning twice throughout the process to ensure even cooking. Barbecue the chicken directly on the grill, skin-side down, for around 15 minutes, then turn over and allow to cook for a further 20-30 minutes until the meat is thoroughly cooked all the way through.
6. Serve with potato salad, coleslaw, squidgy white bread rolls... and plenty of napkins.
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EATING OUT | BEST OF SUMMER DINING
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| The Ivy Clifton Brasserie welcomes guests with new seasonal dishes |
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The Ivy Clifton Brasserie has launched a selection of new seasonal dishes for guests to enjoy during the warmer months. With an abundance of vibrant flavour and colour, dishes include a Goat’s Cheese and Courgette Tart (£8.75), with artichoke tapenade, mixed herbs, and truffle crème fraiche sauce to start, the Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet (£17.25) served with asparagus spears, courgette ribbons, toasted pine nuts, and a chive velouté for mains, and the delicious Almond and Blueberry Panna Cotta (£7.95) for dessert, featuring a limoncello sauce, almond tuile, and gold flakes.
The menu is complemented by a range of summer cocktails including the Bloodflower Margarita (£11.50), a twist on a classic Margarita with Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, St Germain elderflower liqueur, blood orange, lime and orange juice, and the Mango Colada (£11.75), a tropical dream made with La Hechicera Reserva Familiar Rum, mango, coconut and lime.
The summer menu is available at The Ivy Clifton Brasserie until Wednesday, 31 August. To book a table, visit theivycliftonbrasserie.com
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WEEKEND WINE | TWO RED, TWO WHITE
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| Looking for something a bit special? |
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These are just four from a fabulous selection of fines from The Great Wine Co.
Pouilly-Fuissé – Domaine Ferret
Probably the finest Pouilly-Fuissé producer that we have encountered, whose wines have that ‘mineral’ edge more typical of Chassagne, Puligny, etc. This comes from a variety of vineyards surrounding the village of Fuissé. It has an immediate approachability, with the Domaine’s hallmark tension and zestiness still in evidence – a thrilling balance. There is an understated oakiness, a slight flintiness on the nose, then honeyed ripeness and creamy texture in the mouth, complemented by bright acidity | £44
Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Léchet Réserve – Bernard Defaix
A flinty wine offering layers of buttercream, honey, green apples, white flowers and a hint of herbal freshness. A white wine of good complexity, with pleasing concentration and mouthwatering and lingering finish | £36
Mercurey 1er Cru – Michel Juillot
Deep, brilliant, ruby red in colour with violet-blue hues. Although the nose remains a bit shy in its youth, the extent of its mineral content, fruit scents (cherry, redcurrant) and woody aromas beg to be revealed. On the palate its richness bursts forth. It is broad, rich and gamey. This is the very essence of a Mercurey Premier Cru | £39.50
Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé – Château Desmirail
Chateau Desmirail is a third growth in the 1855 classification, which has an outstanding terroir bordering the Route des Chateaux. Jean Desmirail gave his name to the Chateau after marrying an heiress from the Rausan family in the late 17th century. The current owner and manager, Denis Lurton, took over from his father Lucien in 1992. A well balanced wine, with spicy notes, good length, not too powerful – charming | £55
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OBJECT OF INTEREST | NOSTALGIC STYLES
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By Longines: live the DolceVita
Launched in 1997, The DolceVita timepieces by Longines are a range of classic, Art-Deco-style rectangular steel case designs – but given a very contemporary styling, characterised by elegantly decorative dials with steel hands and either batons or Roman numeral hour markers. The range comes in a variety of case sizes and some models feature a date window or seconds sub-dial at the 6 o’clock marker. Bracelet options are leather or steel – depending on the model – as well as either a reliable self-winding or quartz movement. All watches are water resistant to 30 metres. Evocative, pretty and understated, the DolceVita watches are eye-catching and the perfect piece for everyday wear – as well as every occasion.
Shown above left to right:
- Longines DolceVita Steel White Baton Dial Watch on a Orange Calfskin Leather Strap | £1,050
- Longines DolceVita Steel Blue Baton Dial with a Steel Polished Bezel Watch on a Brushed and Polished Steel Bracelet | £1,160
- Longines DolceVita Steel Silver Roman Dial with a Steel Polished Bezel Watch on a Burgundy Alligator Strap | £1,160
- Longines DolceVita Steel Silver Arabic and Baton Dial Watch with a Steel Polished Bezel on a Tan Alligator Strap | £1,420
Visit Mallory (below) to see more DolceVita options.
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BEAUTY | LUXURIOUS LAUNCHES
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| GABRIELLE CHANEL PARFUM, launched 1 July 2022 |
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GABRIELLE CHANEL PARFUM stands out thanks to its rich composition that instantly reveals its heart notes. Reinforced by vanilla extract and comforting sandalwood, the floral tuberose heart unfurls into an sensual fragrance trail | RRP £250 / 35ml
Available from chanel.com
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Jo Malone London welcomes Rodin olio lusso, launching 12 July
Treasured ingredients and indulgent textures infused with the exquisite scent of Jasmine & Neroli: uncover a new limited-edition collection from Jo Malone London and skincare authority Rodin olio lusso.
Right: Jasmine & Neroli Luxury Body Oil
Enjoy top-to-toe indulgence with a body oil enriched with evening primrose and sweet almond oils | £88
Available for 12 months (until July 2023) at jomalone.co.uk
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UOMA's 'Salute to the Sun' : now available at Harvey Nichols
Join the inclusive beauty movement with makeup created for all skin tones. Get a summer glow with the limited edition Salute to the Sun collection, exclusively at Harvey Nichols from today (8 July).
Salute to the Sun is inspired by the absolute joy of summer, giving you glowing skin, a little glam and a lot of drama. This collection is an ode to the sun; a homage to ancient Egypt, and the beauty rituals of its powerful female pharaohs. Get ready to unleash your inner goddess! Available instore and online.
harveynichols.com | 27 Philadelphia Street, Quakers Friars, Bristol, BS1 3BZ
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FASHION | CAPSULE COLLECTION RESTOCK
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Whistles X Hai collection returns, 14 July
The Whistles collaboration with Hai launched this May – and the next release will launch on Thursday 14 July, exclusively at Whistles.
The capsule collection comprises 13 signature Hai styles in 100% silk, all reworked to echo the vibrant tones of Whistles SS22 colour palette. From playful handbags and scrunchies to a lilac bias cut skirt and coordinating ruffle blouse, as well as two classic slip dresses in bold shades of lime green and hot pink, these are pieces designed to complement each other.
The Whistles x Hai collection rerelease launches Thursday 14 July and will be available exclusively online at whistles.com and in selected Whistles stores.
Above: Whistles X Hai Slip Dress in Green | £198
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CINEMA | WHY WE LOVE PRINT
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Curated by Daniel McCabe
Sloft is a new French magazine about architecture, design and decoration with a specific focus on compact interiors. It goes without saying that these spaces are nearly always urban, and the magazine promotes a vision of a more sustainable city and the challenges of achieving this: pollution, stress, an increasing cost of living, noise, etc. This second issue is the first in English (it’s bilingual) and, given so many of us live in fairly bijou circumstances, it makes an important and realistic addition to the discussion around making ‘home’. | £19.99
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MUSIC | FOUR DAYS AND NIGHTS
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Ham Farm Festival, 28-31 July, Ham Farm Cottage, Emersons Green
All kinds of music with all kinds of performers for all the community.
- 4 days and evenings
- 8 concerts (folk, world, classical, pop, rock ’n’ roll)
- 2 kids shows (Nutty Noah and Bubble Bach)
- 3 free workshops (percussion workshop, violin/viola masterclass and musical games and storytelling)
The festival is set outdoors in beautiful gardens – bring a picnic and drinks for concert intervals. Come ready to be inspired by music and nature.
Find out more via the Ham Farm Festival website: hamfarmfestival.com
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SUMMER FUN | SING ALONG WITH PEPPA
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'Peppa Pig: My First Concert', 25-26 July, St George's Bristol
Peppa and her family invite you on a musical journey at their first classical concert at St George’s this July. Join Peppa as she discovers an orchestra for the first time in this accessible and exciting concert specially designed for the youngest audience members.
Sing and dance along with Peppa in her favourite songs, watch as Daddy Pig learns how to conduct an orchestra, explore all the different sounds that the instruments make and enjoy familiar tunes as well as discovering some exciting orchestral pieces perfect for little ones. A wonderful first concert experience. 25 July: 2 showings. 26 July: 3 showings.
St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR | stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
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ART | COLLECTIVE NATIVE HISTORIES
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Cara Romero Photography, 7 July–30 September, Rainmaker Gallery
This month, Rainmaker Gallery opens its new expanded exhibition space on Whiteladies Road with two concurrent shows of contemporary Native American art. Minimalistic oil pastel drawings by Potawatomi artist Jason Wesaw are juxtaposed with narrative photographic portraits by Chemehuevi artist Cara Romero.
In the drawings of Jason Wesaw we find carefully chosen single colours that describe simple shapes with deeply personal references to nature, healing and ceremony. Romero, whose photography is currently on show at both MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art, NY) and The Met (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY ), says of her work: “My photographs explore our collective Native histories, and the ways in which our indigeneity expresses itself in modern times.”
rainmakerart.co.uk | 140 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2RS
Image: Shameless by Cara Romero
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CHARITY | NEW CEO ANNOUNCED
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Children's hospice at home charity Jessie May announce new CEO
Children’s hospice at home charity Jessie May are delighted to announce their new CEO will be Daniel Cheesman.
Daniel joins Jessie May following 3 years at disability charity Paul’s Place, stepping into the role after current CEO, Chris Roys, announced his intentions to retire after 17 years at the helm.
Daniel is relishing the opportunity to take on a new challenge; “Jessie May has been providing children and families with vital emotional support, end of life care and bereavement support for over 25 years and the work of the trust is as important now as it has always been.
I am excited to be starting as Jessie May’s CEO, taking over from Chris Roys who has faithfully led the charity for 17 years. I am honoured to be joining a committed and passionate team and look forward to working to fulfil the charities strategy over the next few years - supporting more families, through innovative new projects and expanding the geographical reach of the trust.”
Daniel will be joining Jessie May in August, closely supported by the entire team and Board of Directors as he settles in his new role.
jessiemay.org.uk
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Inside Travel Group welcomes new investment
As travel restrictions disappear across Asia, and Japan's borders reopen, Inside Travel Group and its specialist travel brands – InsideJapan and InsideAsia Tours – are very excited to be able to fuel growth once again with committed investment and capital from private investment group, Blandford Capital LLP.
The transaction was coordinated by regional and travel-sector focussed teams at KPMG's Corporate Finance division providing lead advisory services together with legal advisory to the company throughout from TLT. As part of the deal, Blandford Capital has introduced former Audley Travel Chief Executive and current Chair of The Thinking Traveller Ian Simkins, together with David Wiseman as Non-Executive Directors, bringing with them many years of industry and business expertise.
Ian Simkins said that the deal would support the company's ambitious plans: "The InsideJapan and InsideAsia brands have a brilliant reputation with their clients and travel partners throughout the industry. We all see enormous potential in the continued growth of Japan, and the InsideAsia brand with its expanded portfolio of destinations including Malaysia, Borneo, Thailand, and South Korea."
Inside Travel Group was co-founded in 2000 by university friends Alastair Donnelly and Simon King after living in Japan.
insideasiatours.com | insidejapantours.com
Featured image: Alastair and Simon
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The Dials at Brabazon: a place that changes everything
Discover The Dials: the latest collection of contemporary studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments coming soon to North Bristol.
Register your interest today at brabazon.co.uk/register-apartments | 0330 1234 207
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