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A specially curated guide to help you enjoy the next 48 hours (or more) in Bristol
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NO TIME TO DIE | WE'VE BEEN EXPECTING YOU
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Bond is back: Bristol's superfan on the cars, the glam, the action
As it's all things James Bond this week, we could not resist joining in with the action. Ahead of No Time To Die, we sat down with Bristol’s very own James Bond superfan, David Antonio Smith at his Bond-themed gentlemen’s barbershop – Barber-on-Trym. We discussed his impressive collection of 007 memorabilia; how he came to own a signed photo by Bond girl Caroline Munro; and what’s next for Bond as Daniel Craig acts out the last episode of his 007 tenure. It's spoiler free – watch and enjoy!
With special thanks to Daniel Craig lookalike Dominik Karbownik in our opening sequence. See him on Instagram: @danielcraigdouble07
Filmed & produced by Steve Miklos; interview by Millie Bruce-Watt
Read the full interview with David Antonio Smith here: thebristolmag.co.uk
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OCTOBER ISSUE – OUT NOW!
As always, our new issue has a collection of great features by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bristol's best businesses. We hope you'll 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.
You can also 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 £30 for 12 issues, £15 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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BEHIND THE SCENES | THROUGH THE WARDROBE
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Outlaw chic: an interview with Stephen Merchant's costume designer
When shooting wrapped on Stephen Merchant’s new series, over in the principal costume truck, its head of wardrobe, Charlotte Mitchell (Killing Eve, Harlots) shared the sartorial processes behind the dressing of the diverse, star-studded cast. Words by Amanda Nicholls, photography courtesy of James Pardon/Big Talk/BBC/Four Eyes.
Enjoy a 12-minute read here
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WEEKEND RECIPE | BEAUTY PIE
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| Recipe by Melissa Blease |
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| Apple, cheese and potato pie (vegetarian) |
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The deeply satisfying combination of sweet and savoury flavours in this homely, comforting pie makes for the ultimate keep-chills-at-bay autumnal supper.
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the pastry lid:
300g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
75g mature cheddar cheese, grated
150g cold butter, cut into cubes
1 egg, beaten
For the filling:
30-40g butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large onions, peeled and finely sliced
1 level tbsp dried thyme
1 generous tbsp plain flour
500ml vegetable stock
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
450g potatoes (Maris Piper work well here), peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1cm chunks
150g mature cheddar, grated
Method
1. Make the pastry by tipping the flour, cheese, cubed butter and a pinch of salt into a large bowl, or the bowl of a food processor. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs or pulse in the food processor until you've achieved the same result. Add enough very cold water to create a dough (around 4-5 tbsp), bring together into a ball, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, while you get on with making the filling.
2. Melt the butter and oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and gently sauté the chopped onions for 10-15 mins or until just starting to caramelise, adding the thyme for the last minute or so of cooking time.
3. Add the flour, stir well to combine, and continue to sauté for around 1 minute before gradually adding the stock, stirring continuously to prevent lumps forming. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, and adding the the mustard and vinegar for the last couple of minutes.
4. While the sauce is cooking, preheat the oven to 180ºC/gas mark 6 and put the cubed potatoes in a large pan of cold, salted water, bring to the boil and cook for around 6-8 minutes until just cooked but still holding their shape. Drain well and add to the sauce with the chopped apples and the cheese. Season well with plenty of freshly ground black pepper before pouring the filling into a greased baking dish (20cm x 30cm approx).
5. Roll the pastry on a lightly flour-dusted surface to the thickness of a £1 coin. Cut a strip of pastry and place it all around the edge of the baking dish. Glaze with some of the beaten egg before using the rest of the pastry to cover the pie in one sheet. Trim off any excess pastry and crimp the edges to create a seal. Make three slashes in the top of the pie to allow steam to escape while baking, brush the surface with the rest of the beaten egg and bake the pie for 35-45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden.
6. Leave to cool in the dish for at least 10 mins before serving with steamed, buttered savoy cabbage.
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WEEKEND WINE | ITALY'S ALPINE STARS
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| Two whites, two reds – from high altitude |
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Gavi di Gavi DOCG – Fontanafredda
One of Italy's most fashionable whites, Gavi is noted for acute dryness and fresh, flinty acidity. This is a bright straw-yellow wine with greenish highlights. It has a full, delicate, elegant bouquet which brings flowers and fresh fruit to mind – mostly lemon, lily of the valley and green apple. Its palate is attractively young, dry, fresh and well-balanced. £16.65
San Vincenzo IGT – Anselmi
Fruity, youthful style, reminiscent of hazelnuts and peaches. No wood maturation just clean crisp flavours with a long finish. £12.75
Vintage Edition Secco – Bertani
This fascinating limited-edition wine deliberately goes back to the way that the top wines of Valpolicella were crafted historically between the 1860s and 1930s, before the invention of Amarone. Intriguingly, this is aged 100% in barrels, but there is 0% oak, as the barrels are made entirely of chestnut and cherry wood – a tradition going back centuries in this part of Italy. What does it taste like? In short, amazingly complex, without being overbearingly heavy. Cocoa, espresso, dried cherry, tobacco, truffle and antique wood greet the nose, while on the palate there is liquorice, spice, roasted chestnuts, cranberries and more than a hint of forest floor. All this is knitted together by spritely acidity, and there is an overlay of gentle tannin, giving it beautiful old-school elegance. A must-try wine! £18.85
Barolo di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG - Fontanafredda
From the Piemonte region this is a deep red with ruby highlights, a truly superb Barolo with a clear-cut, intense nose with overtones of vanilla, spices, withered roses and underbrush. The palate is dry, but soft, full bodied, velvety and well balanced, and is engagingly complex throughout the lengthy finish. Showing great personality. £44.00
Explore Italian Alpine Wines at The Great Wine Co.
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OBJECTS OF DESIRE | CHOPARD'S HAPPY HEARTS
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As seen on the big screen
As worn by Ana de Armas, who plays the feisty American CIA agent Paloma in the latest Bond movie, No Time to Die, Happy Hearts' Golden Hearts collection has been specially created by Chopard with many pieces featuring subtle 007 branding too. Caroline Scheufele, Chopard co-president and artistic director, says the collection represents her vision of the James Bond woman: determined and courageous. Caroline Scheufele points out that the French equivalent of 'heart' – cœur – comes from the Latin cor, meaning 'courage'.
A few of the Chopard Happy Hearts collection to be found at Mallory:
Happy Hearts James Bond 007 18ct rose gold diamond jacket drop earrings – £3,020
Happy Hearts Golden Hearts 18ct rose gold diamond bangle – £2,690
Happy Diamonds, Happy Hearts James Bond 007 18ct rose gold diamond pendant and chain (43cm) – £2,500
See more Chopard Happy Hearts pieces at Mallory.
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BEAUTY MUST-HAVES | REVITALISE YOUR HAIR
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OUAI refresh kit, £28, Harvey Nichols Bristol
Offering a total refresh that’ll keep your hair feeling ‘just styled’ between washes, this kit calls on the detox shampoo to give a thorough clean and the ‘super dry’ shampoo to keep you feeling clean for days after.
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GET THE LOOK | COOL, CALM, SOPHISTICATED
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Benedict Raven's tuxedo jacket
Express yourself in this showstopper Raven dinner jacket, only 10 of which have been made, so it's the brand's most exclusive piece. Its bespoke feather jacquard silk has been designed and woven in England and the jacket itself is made and hand-finished in Bristol. Impeccably tailored for a slim fit with structured shoulders, the elegant shawl lapels are trimmed with lustrous silk that also covers the buttons. For a more traditional look, pair with a white shirt and pocket square or dress up with Benedict Raven's roll neck for a statement of confidence. £495.
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ON THE BOX | POWERFUL DRAMA
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Netflix: Maid (2021)
Single mother Alex turns to house cleaning to make ends meet as she escapes an abusive relationship and overcomes homelessness to create a better life for her daughter, Maddy.
With Four Weddings and a Funeral star Andie MacDowell leading the cast alongside Margaret Qualley and Nick Robinson, this powerful drama – inspired by Stephanie Land's memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive – is definitely worth a watch.
Released on Netflix today – watch it here!
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THE MAGAZINE KIOSK | PRINT IS READ
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Curated by Daniel McCabe – Magalleria
I’m sure it’s not news to you that we live in a time of flux. I think magazines are particularly illuminating in this regard because they provide well-digested and verifiable reporting that’s agile enough to cope with rolling events. Arguably everything is interesting right now but we can recommend one of our favourite magazines, Ark Journal, for a measured and informative take on design and architecture, a subject area it treats as ‘people and spaces’. Volume VI is just out, and as always this sleek and luxurious Danish magazine has marshalled an impressive array of designers, makers and thinkers to give us a very useful steer on new creative directions. £15
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Magalleria is a Bath-based shop and online retailer, selling fine and interesting magazines from independent and selected publishers from all over the globe. Visit the website to find out more: magalleria.co.uk
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WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS | BRISTOL HIPPODROME
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WIN tickets to see Everybody's Talking About Jamie this October
The smash-hit musical comes to the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre from 19 to 23 October, featuring West End star Layton Williams, EastEnders' much-loved Shane Richie as Hugo/Loco Chanelle and TV favourite Shobna Gulati as Ray, reprising their roles from the critically acclaimed West End production.
Funny, fabulous and feel-good, this is the musical sensation for all the family and not to be missed!
Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn't quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation.
Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
With an original score of catchy pop tunes by the lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling – Dan Gillespie Sells – and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this brand new musical will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come.
Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true...
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ART EXHIBITION | HISTORIC WORKS
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The RWA Collection - Our Heritage, Our Future, 9 October – 27 November
Joining two recent acquisitions by Albert Irvin, this exhibition includes historic works by many of the RWA’s well-known members, such as Mary Fedden, Julian Trevelyan, Anne Redpath, David Inshaw and Dame Elisabeth Frink, as well as contemporary works by recent members such as Adelaide Damoah, Paul Thirkell and Leslie Glenn Damhus. Many of the historic works, still as fresh and interesting as when they were first produced, will receive their first showing in many years, in the largest exhibition of the collection in recent times. The exhibition aims to celebrate the diversity of styles, genres and media which has created a collection of significance in the South West; a legacy of beauty and creativity for everyone to enjoy for years to come.
rwa.org.uk
Image: Agnes Augusta Talboys ARWA, Three Of Us, oil on canvas, 51cm diameter. RWA Collection. Photo copyright RWA (Royal West of England Academy).
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THEATRE | MULTI AWARD-WINNING MAKERS
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The Wardrobe Theatre: Sh!t Theatre drink rum With expats
4 – 9 October, 7.30pm
From the Fringe First, Total Theatre and Arches Brick award-winning makers of cult hits Dollywould and Letters To Windsor House, lads on tour Sh!t Theatre want to talk about home and how cheap the beers are in Malta.
Celebrating their final year as Europeans, island monkeys Becca and Louise got invited to the 2018 European Capital of Culture in Malta, having missed out on Hull last year. They went to drink rum with Brits abroad but found a lot more than they expected.
From one small island in the sea to another small island in the sea, Sh!t Theatre found mystery and murder in the fight to be European. Here it is: another excuse for the multi award-winning Sh!t Theatre to get drunk on stage.
Presented by Show And Tell in association with Soho Theatre. Book your tickets here: thewardrobetheatre.com
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TEAM NEWS | GAME ON - THE LOCAL DERBY
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Bristol Bears vs Bath Rugby tonight!
Bristol Bears play host tonight to Bath Rugby at Ashton Gate Stadium. Kick off 7.45pm you can get news updates and follow the action at the Bristol Bears social feed or watch live on BT Sport.
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EMBRACE YOUR SPACE | BRISTOL-BASED BUSINESSES
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SJP Interior Design
Shout-out to SJP! This company makes the interior design process simple and enjoyable from start to finish. They truly take the time to understand each and every client’s needs and together they create not just great schemes, but inspiring places that ooze quality. Not only do they have an in-depth market knowledge, they also have the full set of skills needed to carry out a smooth and successful project. With continuous research into the ever-changing interior style trends across the UK, the team are confident that they always create relevant and impressive proposals that really incorporate both their knowledge and the client’s own style.
SJP offers a range of services, from residential and commercial interior design to furniture rental and home staging. As established interior designers and property developers, they fully understand the value of creating a desirable space that allows their client’s potential home buyers to really visualise not just the property itself, but the aspirational lifestyle that comes with it. This undoubtedly helps maximise both the sales value of a house and also the speed of the sale. As a business, their ethos really is to make each and every project, big or small, one to be proud of.
SJP Interior Design, 36 The Mall, Clifton Village, Bristol BS8 4DS; 01179 730880
Above left: Scratch mirror; £749
Above right: Champagne round mirror; £395
Below right: Pixels mirror; £699
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PROPERTY | A FAMILY GEM IN BISHOPSTON
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Theresa Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7
This is a beautifully presented four-bedroom Victorian home, located on the much sought-after Theresa Avenue.
Last sold some 36 years ago, this much-loved family home will be perfect for a new family to enjoy and establish themselves in. The local area lends itself to such a buyer too, with popular local schools, St Andrews Park and the many amenities found on Gloucester Road a short walk away.
Internally the property has been maintained to the highest of standards and offers fresh, modern decor alongside retained original features.
The layout works well too and, in brief, is as follows: the entrance hallway is a generous width and opens to the right into the first of two principal reception rooms. A marble surround to the feature fireplace, bay window, tall ceiling heights and ceiling cornice all add to the impressive feel.
The second reception room, again, is a great size and has a window over looking the rear garden. At the rear of the property, the third reception has been opened up into the kitchen, creating a perfect family/entertaining space measuring 21'10ft / 6.7m in length. An original dresser unit and stripped wooden floorboards add character to this space.
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Upstairs, the first floor has three good-sized double bedrooms, a bathroom and a handy office space that also gives access up to the seond floor. A Velux window floods the stairs with natural light; these lead up to the second-floor landing. From here a large shower room is accessed separately from the fourth bedroom. A dormer window has been added which maximises the space on offer. The ceiling height, again, is remarkable, even at this level, and adds to the overall spacious feel. Although the loft has been converted into living space, a thought has been spared for storage with plenty left in the eaves.
Outside the property benefits from a useful front garden, perfect for bicycle storage and an increased sense of privacy. The rear garden is boarded by an attractive original brick wall and is made up of two main areas measuring 13m in total. The patio is ideal for al fresco dining while enjoying the afternoon sunshine. A couple of steps down there's a good-sized level lawn with well-stocked beds to either side. Guide price £735,000.
For further details and more images take a look at the property at: oceanhome.co.uk
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