Bid for a Banksy this evening at Lost Horizon HQ!

Grant Marshall (AKA Daddy G of Massive Attack) has donated two Banksy prints to Vanguard’s charity auction in aid of Bristol-based charities Temwa and Aid Box Community (ABC). The auction also features a range of pieces from Bristol’s beloved street artists as well as incredible works from African contemporary artists.

The funds raised from the auction will support Temwa’s life saving work on food security and forestry, water and sanitation, and education in Northern Malawi, East Africa, and ABC’s mission to provide support, supplies, and sanctuary to refugees and people seeking asylum in Bristol.

The sale, hosted by Vanguard, will take place at Lost Horizon on this evening. Doors open at 6:30pm with the auction kicking off at 7:30pm. Afterwards ,Vanguard will be celebrating their closing party at the venue with DJ sets from DJ ENNE, Boca 45 and Krust.

Buy your tickets here: headfirstbristol.co.uk Find out more about Lost Horizon here: losthorizonlive.com

NEW 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. 

A World of Food

Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year, in its tenth anniversary year, will be premiering for the very first time outside of London this month at The Royal Photographic Society. We took a closer look at some of the winners' work in our latest issue. 

Enjoy the full feature here.

Image credit: Abdul Momin

It's time to bring the slow cooker out of hibernation for the winter season... and Bonfire Night is this indispensable gadget's perfect coming out party. This deep, rich chilli is the perfect weekend winter warmer – after its been working hard all day (and you haven't), it's ready to go when you are.

You'll notice the addition of dark chocolate in this recipe – no, it's not a typo! Chocolate is a classic South American ingredient in savoury dishes such as this one, and brings yet more deeply umami depth to the party; you won't be aware that it's there, but you'd notice if it wasn't. 

You can, of course, make this chilli on your stovetop or in the oven by adapting the process accordingly, but the slow cooker method results in a unique depth of flavour. To make a vegetarian version, use vegetarian mince and cook on medium for just 2 hours. 

If you're not cooking for a bonfire night crowd, go with the quantities anyway – this chilli freezes well. 

Ingredients (serves 6-8)

800g chopped stewing steak or beef shin
2 large onions, peeled and chopped
2 large green peppers, deseeded and chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped (deseed if you want a milder chilli flavour)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 tsp paprika 
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp dried oregano
1-2 tsp red chilli powder (optional, or according to taste)
3 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp soft dark brown sugar
3 tbsp cider vinegar
450ml beef stock
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
40g dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids), chopped
2 x 400 tins kidney beans (or, 1 x 400g tin of kidney beans and 1 x 400g black beans), drained and rinsed

Method

1. Set the slow cooker to low, medium or high (depending on how slow you want to be). In a large frying pan, brown the meat in batches, making time to really caramelise the meat around the edges and tipping each browned batch into the slow cooker when done.

2. Add all the other ingredients except the beans to the slow cooker, season well, put the lid on and cook on low for 7-8 hours, medium for 6-7 hours or high for 4 hours, adding the beans to the pot for the last hour of cooking.

3. Top each bowlful with a dollop of soured cream and sprinkle with chopped, fresh coriander before serving with rice, cornbread, crusty bread or piles of nachos.

The Rolex Milgauss

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss was introduced by Rolex in 1956 and designed to meet the demands of the scientific community working around electromagnetic fields.

The Milgauss was the first of its kind, and is capable of withstanding magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss and became a popular choice by scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva.

Its resistance to magnetic interference comes from a shield inside the case made of ferromagnetic alloys, which protects the movement.

This shield consists of two components, one screwed to the movement and the other to the case.

The name Milgauss is derived from the French mille, which means one-thousand, and gauss, the unit of a magnetic field.

There are two current models, shown here is the MilgaussOyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel in Z-blue - a most noticeable feature is the lightning-bolt second hand and the green sapphire crystal, the green tint catches the light and it becomes slightly luminescent at the bevelled edges. The baton markers and inlays on the hands also luminesce in low light. Other features are the superb calibre 3131 fully automatic perpetual movement, and waterproof to 100 metres. Contact Mallory for prices and to find out more.

N°5 & N°5 L’Eau Collector’s Edition Bottles

Packaged in biodegradable paper pulp and housed in a recycled glass bottle, this limited edition N°5 bottle is adorned with Mademoiselle Chanel’s lucky number, 5, inscribed in gold on the label. Just launched! £130. 

ECCO MX shoe – treat your feet!

The ECCO MX is a versatile shoe which is great for an outdoor or a city hike. Treat your feet with comfortable shoes for a long day of adventures. We have various ECCO MX Styles available for men and women.

Watershed: Last Night in Soho

A young woman is transported back to the 1960s in this endlessly inventive, time-travelling horror fantasy from the brilliant Edgar Wright.

For sweet-natured, 1960s-obsessed Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), dreams really do come true when she gets accepted into fashion school in the bustling heart of London’s West End. But big city life proves a rude awakening for this small-town girl, and when her rowdy student halls become too much for her to take, she rents a room in the attic of the matriarchal Miss Collins (Diana Rigg, in her final film role). That night, in her new bed, Eloise finds herself inexplicably transported back to 1966 and into the body of an ambitious young singer named Sandy (Anya Taylor-Joy). But just as she starts to get used to her nocturnal time travels, Eloise slowly begins to uncover the terrifying reality of swinging 60s London.

With knockout performances from leads Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie and Matt Smith, and captivating support from a host of British acting legends including Rigg, Rita Tushingham and Terence Stamp, director Edgar Wright’s genre-hopping marvel is a joyous (and often darkly violent) homage to the magic of the movies and a heartfelt love letter to the nation’s capital.

Book your tickets at: watershed.co.uk

Curated by Daniel McCabe

Whalebone is our latest US import, one that breezily claims that it started out printing T-shirts and delivering magazines in an old van around Montauk, NY and ‘it went from there. Well, it kind of is still there.’ And that’s pretty the vibe of this indescribable and amiable, vaguely beachy life-style magazine. Each issue is loosely themed, with recent topics taking in wine, sea creatures and the weather. This time it’s the ‘Hippie issue’ which cleverly strings together everything from badges to beekeeping, lunar cycles to tie-dying and deep diving to ‘deadheads’. £10. 

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

Zakir Hussain, 23 November, St George's at 7.30pm

Presented by Asian Arts Agency, the evening will see Zakir Hussain’s spectacular tabla playing – one of the great sounds in contemporary music. 

A complete virtuoso at the height of his creative powers, Zakir’s career is a roll call of highlights. He played with Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan, then made his name from a series of extraordinary cross-genre collaborations with the likes of John McLaughlin in the great acoustic group Shakti and Mickey Hart from the Grateful Dead. Zakir’s accolades include a Grammy Award and a Ratna Sadasya, Sangeet Natak Akademi’s most prestigious honour. He was awarded SF Jazz’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his “unparalleled contribution to the world of music”.

Live at St George's, book your tickets at asianartsagency.co.uk

Hansel and Gretel, 1 December – 1 January, Arnos Vale Cemetery

As darkness falls, follow Hansel and Gretel through the magical illuminated woodland of Arnos Vale Cemetery, where not everything is as it seems. Discover a strange cottage, and a mysterious figure with an unsavoury appetite, and revel in this celebration of the imagination… but will you trust a trail of breadcrumbs to find your way home? Bursting with poetry and song from acclaimed writer Saikat Ahamed (Three Kings, Strictly Balti) and composer Ellie Showering (Rumpelstiltskin, The Tempest), this magical production will linger in your imaginations for many years to come. 

For more information about performance times, and to book your tickets (from £12) visit insaneroot.org.uk.

Spooky scenes at The House of Frankenstein

The team at our sister magazine took a look inside The House of Frankenstein earlier this year – the world's first attraction dedicated to author Mary Shelley and her creation, Frankenstein.

Blurring the lines between museum and immersive visitor experience, the attraction extends over four atmospheric floors including a particularly dank and foreboding basement experience.

So, turn your sound up, sit back and enjoy the horror movie – be warned, it's a scream!


For the real thing get tickets here: houseoffrankenstein.com

Locals to have their say on permanent Cotham Hill changes

Plans to make increased pedestrian access and business space available on Cotham Hill permanent are being put before Bristol’s citizens for their views over the next month.

Initial engagement with citizens and businesses on Cotham Hill by Bristol City Council last November revealed that providing more space for pedestrians and outdoor traders was a high priority for those living and working in the area.

As a result, a temporary road closure to through traffic between Whiteladies Gate and Hampton Lane, and between Hampton Park and Abbotsford Road on Cotham Hill was introduced in April. 

The upcoming consultation will ask for views on different options, including some that will make the road closures permanent, keep shared space for people walking and cycling in the middle, and provide space for businesses to continue trading outdoors on both sides of the road.

Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: "[...] when we engaged with residents and local traders earlier this year, they made it clear that they saw the temporary road closure as a priority. Since the road closure in April residents have had more access to walking and cycling, and local hospitality businesses have benefited from outdoor trading.

“We now want to engage with the community on plans for making this scheme permanent. Our aim is to deliver more liveable neighbourhoods right across the city that are free from traffic congestion and pollution.”

For more information on this scheme and to take part in the survey visit: bristol.gov.uk/cothamhill

New project to help vulnerable communities fight food insecurity

The Bristol Local Food Fund (BLFF) has announced its first crowdfunding campaign, aiming to raise £100,000 by 30 November 2021. It will give accessible, flexible funding to community food projects to help them fight food insecurity. Organisers will build on Bristol’s incredible community response to COVID-19 and unite the city in tackling a huge problem - affecting over 10,000 households.

Over £15,000 has already been committed to the campaign in advance of its launch, including a £10,000 donation from independent UK law firm Burges Salmon. Forty of Bristol’s local independent food and drink businesses are offering rewards to the crowdfunder to encourage donations.

Working in partnership with Bristol City Council, Feeding Bristol, Bristol Food Network, Bristol City Funds and Burges Salmon, organisers of the Bristol Local Food Fund hope to set up longer-term funding streams to make it (BLFF) a constant source of support to Bristol’s communities so that everyone can access good quality, culturally appropriate, affordable food.

To donate to the crowdfunder, please go to crowdfunder.co.uk/BLFF. You can also visit the Bristol Local Food Fund website to learn more.

London Irish v Bristol Bears

30 October, Brentford City Stadium, kick off at 3pm

London Irish’s six month wait for a victory ended with their 33-21 win at Exeter on Saturday. The Exiles have not been victorious at Brentford in Premiership Rugby since beating Bath there 36-33 on 27 March, although they have drawn two of their last three matches there.

Bristol Bears only win in their last six Gallagher Premiership Rugby was 25-20 at home to Bath on 1 October. The Bears have lost their last three away games since their 26-23 success at Leicester in Round 21 last season.

Excluding the unplayed game in June, Bristol are unbeaten in their last three matches against London Irish since the Exiles 38-21 victory at Madejski Stadium in April 2009, a sequence which includes two high scoring draws. Bristol drew 34-all on their only previous visit to Brentford Community Stadium in February 2021.

Keep up to date with Bristol Bears on their Twitter and their website!

Our homes are becoming greener than ever and houseplants have become style accessories as much as exuberant celebrations of the natural world.

A new store in Broad Street, Chapter 22 Roots and Records, has taken this chilling-out-among-the-greenery vibe to heart, with a visionary retailing combination of houseplants and rock and roll. In this month's magazine, we asked plant expert Nicola Taylor to recommend a selection of houseplants that will suit different rooms in the house: here are a couple of our favourites...

For more of Nicola's recommendations, pick up a copy of our magazine, or browse the digital version (p.74): issuu.com/mcpublishing

75 The General, Bristol BS1

The property exudes a feeling of light and space throughout, is well proportioned and features impressive double height lofted ceilings, as well as a selection of well-appointed sky lights in almost every room allowing natural light to pour in.

On entering the apartment, a spacious entrance hall offers access through to a spacious double bedroom on the right which is well served by a large sky light.

Opposite to this bedroom is a useful storage cupboard. Across the hall is an spacious and contemporary fully tiled bathroom, complete with a panelled bath with an overhead shower, wall-mounted sink, w.c, vanity mirror and a heated towel ladder.

Adjacent to the bathroom is a sizeable main bedroom which boasts the same stunning lofted ceiling and is also wonderfully bright, with two additional sky lights situated overhead along with a sash window with shutters. At the end of the entrance hall is the beautiful open plan kitchen and reception room. The room has a great deal of character and features a striking pitched ceiling, a further selection of (five) sky lights in addition to three large sash windows, allowing an abundance of light throughout.

The kitchen is modern and well-appointed; with a sleek expanse of light coloured hard work-surfaces and plenty of floor and wall mounted storage cupboards with under-counter lights.

There are a range of Neff integrated appliances including a double oven and grill and ceramic hob as well as an integrated full height fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The living space is bright and airy and is flooded with natural light creating a comfortable and relaxing environment.

Outside: The General is approached via a well-maintained and glamourous entrance courtyard, complete with a working carved stone fountain. All of the residents enjoy the benefit of a Concierge service with a dedicated estate office. 75 The General has an allocated underground parking space which has its own electrical vehicle charging point. Guide Price, £474,950

For further details and more images see the property on the Rupert Oliver website: rupertoliver.co.uk