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A specially curated guide to help you enjoy the next 48 hours (or more) in Bristol
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SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMY | BRISTOL GIFT CARD
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Love Bristol Gift Card launches to support local businesses
A brand-new gift card that can be spent in many of Bristol’s independent, high street and hospitality outlets has launched, with the aim of offering a unique gifting option that supports the city centre economy.
The Love Bristol Gift Card has been created by Bristol City Centre BID, Redcliffe & Temple BID and Broadmead BID, and is available to buy online as either a physical or digital card. With more than 60 businesses across the city including retailers, restaurants and service providers signed up to the gift card scheme, people can give a gift that feels very Bristol to their friends, family and colleagues.
Working through the Mastercard system, the Love Bristol Gift Card can be spent like a debit card. Physical gift cards are sent by post and digital gift cards are sent as a text or email. The recipient can then add the balance of a digital Love Bristol Gift Card to their digital wallet and make their purchases in-store, using their phone or their physical gift card.
Gift cards can be purchased at lovebristolgiftcard.co.uk
and businesses can join the scheme for free by visiting: bit.ly/LoveBristolGift or emailing: supportuk@mi-cnx.com
Featured image: Cass Art (one of the retailers signed up to the Love Bristol Gift Card scheme) | Image credit: Julian Preece Photography
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OUR JULY ISSUE: OUT NEXT WEEK
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'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 still read the digital version of our current issue by clicking 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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MINI BREAK | HOTEL LUXURY
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Home from home: Bristol’s new hotels
As the city welcomes three new hotels, we catch up with the interior designers and architects of Artist Residence, Moxy and Clayton Hotel, and discover how they turned their vision into reality…
Read the full feature on The Bristol Magazine website: thebristolmag.co.uk
Featured image: Artist Residence Bristol
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WEEKEND RECIPE | FUSS-FREE SUMMERTIME SUMMER
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| Recipe by Melissa Blease |
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| Poached Salmon with Salsa Verde |
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The most elegant, fuss-free summertime fish supper of your dreams!
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| Ingredients (serves 4-6) |
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For the fish:
1kg sustainably-sourced, skin-on salmon fillet
1 tsp whole peppercorns
1 fennel bulb, peeled and thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
A handful of parsley stalks (keep the leaves for the Salsa Verde)
1 whole unwaxed lemon, thinly sliced
200ml white wine vinegar
For the Salsa Verde
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
6 anchovy fillets, chopped
4 tbsp capers, drained
The zest and juice of 2 unwaxed lemons
The leaves from 1 large bunch flat leaf parsley (see above)
1 large bunch fresh basil
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
To serve: steamed new potatoes, wilted spinach
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1. Put the peppercorns, fennel, bay leaves, parsley stalks and 2 tsp salt into a large pan. Cover with the white wine vinegar and 2.5l cold water and bring to the boil before allowing to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
2. Carefully strain the hot, infused liquid into a roasting tin big enough to hold the whole salmon fillet. Bring the liquid back to the boil on the hob then gently slide the salmon into the liquid, skin-side down (if there isn't enough liquid to just cover the whole fillet, top it up with boiling water).
3. Scatter the lemon slices around the fish and simmer gently until the fish turns opaque (around 2-3 minutes). Cover the roasting tin with a large piece of foil, turn the heat off and leave on the hob to cool completely, during which time the fish will continue to cook.
4. Meanwhile, put all the ingredients for the Salsa Verde into a food processor or blender and blitz to create a smooth but still slightly textured sauce. Season to taste and transfer to a serving bowl.
5. Transfer the room-temperature salmon to a large serving platter (gently peel the skin off if preferred) and serve whole alongside the bowl of Salsa Verde, accompanied by a tumble of buttered, seasoned new potatoes and wilted spinach.
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WEEKEND WINE | A TASTE OF TUSCANY
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| The rich history of Frescobaldi |
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The illustrious Frescobaldi dynasty is one of the most famous Tuscan wine producers.
With over 700 years of excellence. Frescobaldi operates nine wine estates in diverse situations around Tuscany: ranging from Pomino, high up in the Apennines, to Maremma on the coast. In the middle, at various 'sweet spots' of favoured altitudes, lie the family's Chianti Classico, Chianti Rufina and Brunello di Montalcino vineyards.
Perhaps the most distinctive and unusual location is Gorgona, a small island 20 miles off the Tuscan coast, and a penal colony since 1869. For the last decade, Frescobaldi has collaborated on a social project, providing prisoners with opportunities to learn professions such as vineyard husbandry and winemaking, to aid their reinstatement into society.
The tiny vineyard produces only a few hundred bottles each year –but the wine is truly special. Now is an excellent time to sample their superlative wares, since you save 25% on all Italian wines. Here’s a section from the Frescobaldi cellar at The Great Wine Co. Left to right:
Pomino Bianco
This creamy fusion of Chardonnay with Pinot Blanc is crisp, clean and balanced, and shows poached pear and butterscotch with a delicate hint of oak. From vineyards situated up to 700 metres altitude in the Florentine mountains | £11.62
Perano Chianti Classico
Beautiful, bright ruby-red colour, simultaneously elegant and rich in depth with a distinctive sour cherry fragrance. Splendid freshness, harmonic, dry and pleasant and finishes like velvet | £19.58
Nipozzano Vecchie Viti
A radiant ruby-red colour packed with lots of berries cherries with notes of vanilla. The after-taste is fruity with a hint of juniper berry. The mineral finish is long and juicy | £25
Pomino Visanto
Amber-yellow in colour with golden reflections, Pomino Vinsanto is a wine with a very intense array of aromas. Hints of nuts and dried fruits, such as walnut, hazelnut, almond, apricot, raisin and fig, are the first to appear, followed by sweet honey and ginger bread | £32.91
Ammiraglia, Aurea Gran Rosé
This delicate pale pink rosé is markedly intense and complex. Fresh, soft and juicy on the palate with delicate spiced finish. The wonderful mineral notes give Aurea its unique character, providing persistence and depth when tasted | £35
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OBJECT OF INTEREST | LIVE LIFE IN COLOUR
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The colours of love collection by Fabergé
The Fabergé Colours of Love Collection fuses extraordinary coloured gemstones, artistic ingenuity and exceptional craftsmanship to create beautiful and dazzling pieces of fine jewellery.
Sourced by ethical gemstone company Gemfields, Mozambique and Zambian mines work with local communities, governments and conservation NGOs to ensure every gemstone sold supports health, education and livelihood initiatives, minimises effects on the environment and protects Africa’s biodiversity.
The Colours of Love collection also uses metals comprising Peruvian mined gold ore which contain no mercury, therefore making these environmentally sustainable and guaranteeing complete traceability across the supply chain.
Shown above: Multi-coloured gemstone diamond earrings in 18ct yellow gold, £3,480 and a Fluted multi-coloured gemstone ring in 18t white gold. £2,520
See more from Fabergé and The Colours of Love Collection at Mallory.
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FESTIVAL FASHION | COME RAIN OR SHINE
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| Found Treasures Peaked Summer Hat from Seasalt Cornwall | £27.95 |
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A timeless brimmed hat inspired by days spent beachcombing along the Cornish shore, with a peaked brim that's woven from lightweight, FCS-approved paper. The perfect style for sunny days at home or exploring somewhere new.
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| Rain Poncho from Stray Pixel | £69 |
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The Stray Pixel rain poncho celebrates the minimal with black and rose pixels scattered across a soft green poncho.
The Rainkiss rain ponchos are cut to perfection with taped seams and a waterproof column of 10,000mm. Available from Grace & Mabel.
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Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer from Charlotte Tilbury
Enjoy a summery look all year round with the Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer, a makeup formula that delivers a beachy glow while pampering the skin.
This cream bronzer melts in effortlessly for a second-skin effect, working to blur the look of imperfections while imparting a sun-kissed glow for up to 16 hours with a sweat and humidity-proof finish | £42
Click here to shop the bronzer on the Space NK website. You can also browse the Space NK collection in store at 81 Queens Road, Bristol. BS8 1QS.
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TV | THE WORLD'S GREATEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Glastonbury: 50 Years and Counting
Three years in the making, Francis Whately’s film is a social and musical history of (probably) the world’s greatest music festival, as told by its principal curators, Michael and Emily Eavis, and many of the key artists who’ve appeared there between 1970 and 2019 – Billie Eilish, Thom Yorke, Florence Welch, Dua Lipa, The Levellers, Aswad, Orbital, Fatboy Slim, Linda Lewis, Noel Gallagher, Ed O’Brien, Chris Martin, Stormzy and more.
Watch Glastonbury: 50 Years and Counting on bbc.co.uk/iplayer
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MAGAZINE KIOSK | THE LOVE OF PRINT
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Curated by Daniel McCabe
These are interesting times for mens fashion, with not only a noticeable drift away from conventional and tribal styling and towards a new eclecticism. But it can be baffling for those who don’t think about such things all day, so thank goodness for the marvellous ‘How to dress’ guide L’etiquette from France. Issue 8 shows how to wear monochrome outfits, raincoats, how to revive long sleeve t-shirts – that sort of thing, with Giorgio Armani, Jonathan Anderson, Aurel Bacs, Andre, Umit Benan, Au Vieux Campeur and more. £14.50
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THEATRE | MOTHERHOOD EXPLORED
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REVEW: Oh Mother, Tobacco Factory Theatres, until Saturday 25 June
Oh Mother, A RashDash and HOME co-production, explores the theme of motherhood through a series of all-singing, all-dancing set pieces.
Do you want a baby? Should you want a baby? What does it mean if you don’t want a baby? Does having a baby change you? How much (if at all) do (and should) our choices as parents impact our children as they grow? How do the family dreams we have pre-baby square up to the post-baby-reality? Oh Mother has important questions to ask – and a lot of them.
Helen Goalen and Abbi Greenland are a powerhouse of a duo. Careening about the Tobacco Factory stage with confidence and spark, the pair approach their theme from a variety of angels; song and dance, monologue and duologue.
The show’s various musical numbers – including an amusing Ode to Dishwashers as well as a more pertinent contemplation on how boys 'should' or 'shouldn't' be raised – have a Bo Burnham-esque quality to them: whip-smart and a tad frantic (in the best sense of the word) Goalen and Greenland have the audience belly laughing one moment, and reaching for a tissue the next. The show's various emotional peaks are navigated with ease and skill.
Oh Mother is a wonderful addition to the Tobacco Factory’s summer programme – and reminds me, yet again, that I should make use of my local theatre scene more often: there’s a lot to see.
Tickets for tomorrow's (25 June) closing show available at tobaccofactorytheatres.com.
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ART | FROM VENICE TO THE ORKNEYS
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Exhibition: All Around the World, Lime Tree Gallery, until 17 July
From the shores to the cities, from the places to the faces, this exhibition explores artists’ inspiration from their travels around the globe.
The shrines and gardens of Japan, the lights and bustle of New York, and the rich colour of Marrakech contrast and excite. From the gorgeously colourful women of Rajasthan to the bold expressions of Caribbean men, from the calm waters of Venice to the crashing waves of the Orkneys, Lime Tree Gallery’s artists have captured an emotional connection.
Featuring work by Michael Clark, Gerry Dudgeon, Andrew Hunt, Pedro Rodriguez Garrido, Natasha Kumar, Allan McDonald, Sylvia Paul, Peter Wileman, this is not one to miss.
Learn more via the Lime Tree Gallery website: limetreegallery.com
Featured image: Marrakech Haze by Gerry Dudgeon
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LAND, AIR AND SEA | THE QUEEN'S BATON RELAY
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The Wave to host The Queen's Baton Relay, 5 July
The Wave is excited to have been chosen to be part of The Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay route.
On Tuesday 5 July, The Queen's Baton Relay will be visiting The Wave. A wide range of people will be involved in the community celebration, from local primary schools, to The Wave ambassadors and adaptive surfers.
Travelling via land, air and sea, 180 communities in England will experience the Queen’s Baton on a route spanning 2,500 miles.
To celebrate being an official venue on The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay, The Wave is giving away a free dose of ‘Blue Health’ to organisations and individuals from across Bristol and beyond. The unique inland surfing destination will be giving away 1,000 free surf lessons as part of its Royal Wave campaign, an initiative to share the positive benefits of water and waves.
For more information and to nominate an individual, head to @thewave on Instagram. Entrance to The Wave to see the baton and to be part of its journey is free of charge.
thewave.com
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WIN two tickets for Smoked & Uncut at THE PIG near Bath!
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Get stuck into THE PIG’s food and music festival this summer: an open-air party for the whole family set in the grounds and fields of THE PIG near Bath.
The Smoked & Uncut festival is a classic English summer party with a with a rock ‘n’ roll twist; a home-grown countryside carnival for music-lovers, foodies and family.
THE PIG is bringing out the big guns (and big brass) with headliners Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and disco legends Sister Sledge. There will also be a line-up of local bands; DJs until late; street food stalls dishing up seriously tasty festival fodder; bars serving cocktails, wine, fizz, cider and beer; The Den kids’ area; boutique market stalls; and The Field Spa. Visitors can also enjoy Pop Up Feasting experiences hosted by Chef Angela Hartnett and her chef friends and THE PIG’s Field Kitchen hosted by Chef Director James Golding and PIG Chef Apprentices.
Smoked & Uncut at THE PIG near Bath is taking place on Saturday 9 July, midday to 11pm. Click here to visit the Smoked & Uncut website.
To be in with a chance to win two tickets, enter the competition on our sister magazine's social media via Instagram or Twitter | *Competition closes at midnight 1 July*.
Winners will be chosen at random and notified via direct message on social media. The prize is not transferable and no cash alternative will be offered.
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PROPERTY | A COUNTRY HOUSE AND GARDENS
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Chewton Place House and Gardens
Offered for sale by Rupert Oliver estate agents
Entering the hamlet of Chewton Keynsham is like entering a new world – the hustle and bustle of Bath and Bristol is left firmly behind, and as you cross the River Chew on an 18th century bridge, while water cuts through the sluice gates, you are already bordering the edge of Chewton Place House.
Approached via electric double gates, past an elegant guest lodge, Chewton Place House and Gardens has undergone a thorough restoration programme by the current owners who have lovingly spent several million pounds refurbishing and re-creating the house based on its 1860s layout and proportions.
Across the ground floor are a suite of splendid reception rooms – of particular note is the exquisite drawing room with distant views over the property's landscaped gardens and, adjacent to the drawing room, the elegant oval library. The library enjoys rich, detailed plaster work and, like most of the rest of the house, newly fitted period-style fireplaces – matching the property's age in appearance and architectural detail.
On the other side of the hall is a large family kitchen with an expanse of workspace, stone flagged floor, oversized central island and beautifully finished fitted cabinets. The kitchen leads to an elegant dining room with cosy wood burning stove and dreamy parkland views.
The oak staircase and first floor landing is flooded with natural light from a cupula, the wrap-around landing giving access to three double bedrooms, along with a beautifully finished bath and shower room. There is also access to a large south facing roof terrace, overlooking the parkland.
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'The East Wing' can be accessed from both the kitchen (on the ground floor) and via the landing on the first floor. At present, this whole two-storey space has been left ready to finish and decorate to a new owner's preferred layout and specifications and could present numerous options; including a self-contained two bedroom annex, or configure within the main house to provide wonderfully relaxed family space along with two further bedrooms and two further bath / shower rooms (as shown on the floor plans).
To the rear of the property is a lovely and beautifully refurbished two-bedroom Lodge Cottage – providing superb guest (or staff) accommodation. In addition, there is an existing further cottage with full consent to convert and refurbish, as well as approved plans for a brand new detached coach house, nestled into the land to the rear of the main house. Subject to consent, the cottage and the coach house could be converted into several other lifestyle options including stables, a home office, gym or leisure suite.
The parkland gardens and grounds of Chewton Place House are a delight; with views over the formal gardens, meadow and valley beyond to the jaw-dropping riverside walks complete with a private bathing pool, weir and fishing rights.
The current owner has meticulously restored the river banks as well as planting over a hundred trees along with mature shrubs, a croquet lawn and raised borders providing form and colour all year round.
Delight also in the historic 'owl tower', built as a folly in the 18th century as well as a country house must have – a wonderful stone-built with balustrade ha-ha separating the formal gardens of the house from the grazing meadow beyond. Just beautiful. Guide Price, £3,550,000
Click here to enjoy all the photographs, wonder at the floorplans and read more on the Rupert Oliver website.
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