That's it for another year!

No matter how you'll be spending the next week or so, we wanted to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones.
 
Thank you to every single person who's read and supported our magazine this year... we love sharing Bristol's happenings and never fail to be surprised and inspired by the people who call this remarkable city 'home' and their stories.

Our team has been working hard to make sure the New Year starts with a bang, in the form of a cracking January issue, which will land across the city before you've even finished singing Auld Lang Syne. Until then, stay warm, be merry, look after one another and we'll see you in 2025...

Visit our website for last-minute gift ideas, things to do with the whole family over the festive break, some fascinating reads and much more!

There's still time to read December's issue!

Your next edition of The Bristol Magazine has some familiar faces on the cover...

Well, it's official. The city's elves have worked their magic and Christmas festivities are upon us. Our December issue is positively bursting with things to do, see and taste for the final few weeks of 2024, whether you're venturing out alone or are spending time with others. We've got a cracking interview with Wallace & Gromit creator Nick Park and new film Vengeance Most Fowl's director Merlin Crossingham. The significance of the franchise's first feature-length film in 16 years being made here in Bristol cannot be overstated. Fans around the world are rejoicing, and so are we. 

We've also got some glamorous looks to see you through the party season, decoration inspiration, festive film recommendation, a local gift guide, a special focus on Clifton Arcade, and SO much more...

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Surf and Turf Sharing Platter

Recipe by Melissa Blease

Whether you share it with Special Someone, or plonk it on the table to start a festive supper party for four off in fine style, you can’t go wrong with this modern take on the classic Surf and Turf combo.

Despite its show-stopping flamboyance, this luxurious dish takes only 20 minutes maximum to move from stovetop to table. Yes, you’ll be required to use your best multitasking skills, but each stage of the recipe is really simple… especially as we’re using saucy mussels that somebody else (in this instance, any big supermarket) has already prepped for you.

Ingredients (serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a starter)
1 x 500g vacuum-packed, pre-cooked mussels in garlic butter
170g-200g sirloin or fillet steak
2 shallots, peeled and sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
400g large, raw king prawns (defrosted if frozen)
2 tbsp brandy
1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
The juice of 1 lemon
150ml single cream

To serve: garlic bread, for mopping up that luxurious sauce

Method
1. Cook the mussels according to the stove top instructions on the packet and set them to one side, still in the sealed packet they were cooked in.

2. Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan or skillet. Rub ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil over the steak and fry for 2-3 minutes (or according to your liking) on each side, turning once only and adding a generous knob of butter on the second turn. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside on a plate to rest.

3. Heat another 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in the pan and soften the shallots for 3-4 minutes, adding the garlic for the last minute. Add the prawns to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Add the brandy and bubble until reduced, then add the tarragon, lemon juice and cream. Season well, and cook gently for 2-3 minutes.

4. Cut the steak into chunky slices and add it to the creamy prawns along with the mussels and all their sauce. Stir to combine, heat through gently and serve the pan in the middle of the table with the garlic bread on the side for mopping up all that luxurious sauce.

Champagne at The Great Wine Co.

The popularity of all things fizzy remains at an unprecedented high, and the team at The Great Wine Co. is championing this trend with gusto. 

They're presenting a list of some of the most renowned and respected Champagnes in the world, in a selection that is sure to inspire and excite. Nothing says celebration quite like a glass of effervescent Champagne!

• Champagne Brut Grande Réserve Premier Cru
  Gobillard | £27.50
• Champagne Brut Réserve
  Taittinger | £37.75
• Champagne Brut Rosé
  Henriot | £42.00
• Alliances Rosé
  Champagne A. Robert | £33.00

Click here to see more at The Great Wine Co.

January Nutrition Reset Workshop at The Just Wild Barn
Friday, 17 January, 10am-4pm

Alice is a local doctor-turned-nutritionist with a nutrition practice in Bath, who has collaborated with Ali, a Bristol-based chef, to create a series of nutrition-focused workshops. These workshops are aimed at giving you the knowledge and tools to better understand nutrition as well as helping to inspire you in the kitchen. Incorporated in the day are talks and Q&A sessions, cooking demonstrations, and fermentation workshop – as well as a delicious lunch prepared by Ali.

The day includes talks on nutrition and how to incorporate nutritious foods and healthy habits into your every day without the need for restriction or fad diets. The workshops are set in the beautiful location of the Just Wild Barn, a tranquil rural retreat located between Bath and Bristol in the Chew Valley. At the end of the day, you will go home with your delicious ferment and recipe cards, as well as feeling informed and inspired going into 2025.

For more information click here.
Tickets for the January workshop are £90; please email alice@dralicemayornutrition.co.uk to secure your place

Discover unique gold rings with Mallory Jewellers

Gold rings have been worn since ancient times as a symbol of the divine for Egyptian, Greek and Roman royalty. While their reach may now extend beyond the elite, there’s no doubt that they still hold their value in both beauty and sentiment. 

Mallory is the ultimate destination for finding unique gold rings, perfect for spreading festive cheer and showing appreciation for your loved ones. In the spirit of Christmas, these five gold rings are just a small selection of the variety and range available at Mallory.

Clockwise, from top left:
Mallory Venise 18ct Gold and Platinum Diamond Ring | £3,975
Georg Jensen Offspring 18ct Yellow Gold Ring | £1,100
Marco Bicego Lunaria 18ct Yellow Gold Ring | £1,280
Mallory 18ct Yellow Gold Asscher Cut Diamond Ring | £11,300
Fope Essentials 18ct Yellow Gold Ring | £1,760

Discover these and more unique pieces at mallory-jewellers.com

Diamond Dust, Oversize Illuminating Powder from Chanel

Housed in a generously-sized compact, this pearl-infused, peach pink illuminating powder is embossed with an icy snowflake and the double-C monogram. A limited-edition exclusive creation that illuminates the face, eyes and décolleté. Instant radiance, for a dazzling holiday makeup look.

Chanel | £70
Click here to buy now.

Winter warmers by JoJo Maman Bébé

Race, chase and explore those winter days in JoJo's chill-proof outerwear and knitwear. Layer little ones up in knit hats, borg gloves, neck cosy scarves and fleece-lined wellies and watch them go-go!

Natural Bear Borg Mittens | £15.50

Navy Blue Cosy Lined Drawstring Top Wellies | £24.50- £26.50

Dusky Pink Cable Knitted Neck Cosy Scarf | £14

Ecru Pom Pom Fair Isle Pattern Hat | £16.50

Click here to explore the full range of baby & children's clothes or visit 56 The Mall, Clifton, BS8 4JG

Albaray x Labre's Hope Celestial Rain Candle

This premium candle contains biodegradable soy wax, infused with undertones of jasmine, with hints of cashmeran wood and white amber to create a rich amber scent. This scent is sure to awaken your senses.

By purchasing a candle you are supporting this community-based enterprise who is on a mission to end homelessness.

Labre’s Hope is a community-based enterprise who supports homeless and vulnerable individuals, by giving them opportunities for a brighter future through employment. By purchasing a candle, you will help fund their impactful initiatives and make a real difference in people's lives.

Albaray | £19.99
Click here to buy now.

Curated by Daniel McCabe

émergent magazine is a biannual art magazine and online platform founded and run by artists to encourage more accessible critical discussion and showcase the more diverse and distinctive artistic practices that collectively define the contemporary art landscape. Based between Spain and the UK, it provides a break from gallery-driven content as well the overwhelming amount of advertising that turn readers away from art magazines. It’s been away for almost eighteen months and I have to say we’ve really missed it. Artists interviewed in this issue are Carlos Reyes, Ibrahim Mahama, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Kayode Ojo, Sebastian Jefford, Yu Nishimura, Sitara Abuzar Ghaznawi, Alexandra Bircken, Anna Jermolaewa, Sylvie Hayes-Wallace, Bat-Ami Rivlin and Hamish Pearch. | £18

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The Great Post Office Cover-Up on pre-sale now!

The Great Post Office Cover-Up reveals for the first time the full story behind the largest miscarriage of justice the nation has ever seen. Building on The Great Post Office Scandal, freelance journalist and broadcaster, Nick Wallis, uses the fresh evidence uncovered by the Inquiry and Nick's own journalism to chronicle the legal obstruction and embedded cultural attitudes that led one of the nation's most respected institutions to become a byword for corporate callousness and incompetence. Along the way, he recounts hitherto untold stories of the human cost of their actions.

Paperbacks are £10 and signed hardbacks are £15. Applies to all orders placed before 31st March 2025.

Click here to buy The Great Post Office Cover-Up on pre-sale now!

Paddington's next adventure: make your town his home!

With families and friends across the UK and Ireland enjoying Paddington’s latest adventure Paddington in Peru, in cinemas now, STUDIOCANAL is bear-y excited to announce its search for the perfect place to host a Paddington statue.

After the success of Paddington Visits, a captivating nationwide trail that saw 23 Paddington statues installed in October, STUDIOCANAL is calling on the people of Bristol to step forward and share why their location would be the best home for another replica of the marmalade-loving bear this festive season.

To win a Paddington statue for Bristol, click here for details on how to enter and share your name, location and a brief message explaining why your home would make the perfect place for Paddington to visit.

The winning location will be announced in January...

Redland, Bristol, BS6

Offered for sale by Ocean estate agents.

A beautifully presented and light 2 double bedroom first and second floor maisonette with allocated off-street parking space and within the Residents parking Zone, set within the highly sought after Chandos Church development in Redland. Residents are granted use of nearby Clyde Park.

This stunning property is tucked away in a tranquil setting and within close proximity of the nearby amenities of Chandos Road. Providing numerous period features throughout as well as floor to ceiling double glazed windows, this impressive property has so much to offer.

The first floor entrance hall leads to 2 dual aspect double bedrooms with roof top views. Bedroom 1 has a large under stair storage area/wardrobe and a an attractive ensuite and bedroom 2 is adjacent to the family bathroom.

Offers in excess of £425,000

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