This Saturday: St Pauls Carnival!

St Pauls Carnival, the iconic celebration of Bristol's African-Caribbean culture, will return tomorrow (1 July) celebrating the theme of Learning from Legends. 

Following tradition, the carnival will host a stellar line-up of musical and creative talent from Bristol to capture the carnival vibes. At the 55th edition of the event, carnival attendees can expect Afro-Caribbean-inspired rhythms, world music, and contemporary dance tracks. 

Taking place over various locations around St Pauls, and with a procession starting at 12.30pm in Portland Square, Carnival day will be a fusion of Carnival culture and heritage, complete with all the favourites you know and love: sound systems, costumes, food, musicians, dancers and much, much more.

To find out more and view the full line-up, visit stpaulscarnival.net

OUR JULY ISSUE IS OUT!

Featuring pieces on Bristol's best artists and exhibitions, city news, and guides on all the best things to do this month, you're sure to find something to get your teeth into. 

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 £4.25. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – see our website. 

Words by Melissa Blease

Broad beans, four ways

Broad Bean Panzanella with Burrata (serves 4)

Tear 2 large slices of day-old, sturdy bread (sourdough works well here) into bite-sized pieces and tip into the bottom of a large bowl. Tumble the bread chunks with 1 tbsp cold water, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar and 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and leave to marinate for 30 minutes. Add around 4 large handfuls of cooked, podded broad beans, 1 stick of celery (finely sliced) and around 4-5” of peeled, finely-chopped cucumber. Mix 2 finely-chopped anchovies with 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp finely-chopped fresh parsley and plenty of black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad, add 2 tbsp capers and 1 tbsp black olives and toss everything together. Leave to marinate again for another 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour) before dividing between 4 plates and topping each portion with an individual boule of burrata.

Broad Bean and Ricotta Tagliatelle (serves 4)

Cook 500g fresh or dried tagliatelle according to the instructions on the packet. Drain (reserving around 60ml of the cooking water) then return to the pan with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 250g cooked, podded broad beans, the finely-grated zest and juice of ½ lemon, 250g ricotta and the reserved cooking water. Stir together over a medium heat until the beans and ricotta have warmed through (this dish doesn't need to be served piping hot). Divide the pasta between 4 serving dishes and serve topped with plenty of black pepper, drizzles of olive oil, smatterings of finely-chopped fresh parsley, mint or basil and parmesan shavings.

Minted Broad Bean and New Potato Cakes (serves 2)

Cook 350g new potatoes in salted boiling water for 10-15 minutes or until tender; drain well and allow to cool. Meanwhile, tip 150g cooked, podded broad beans into a food processor and pulse to a coarse paste. Crush the cooked potatoes and add the bean paste, 1 tbsp of finely-chopped fresh mint, 1 tsp ground coriander and 1 tbsp of natural yogurt. Season well, stir to combine and shape the mixture into 4 patties. Tip 2-3 tbsp plain flour onto a plate and lightly coat each patty in the flour. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and fry the patties for around 3 minutes on each side until crisp and golden. Serve immediately topped with dollops of natural yoghurt and more freshly-chopped mint.

Broad Bean Pesto

Muddle around 350g cooked, podded beans, 1 clove of peeled garlic, a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, 2tbsp toasted pine nuts (toasted hazelnuts also work well) and 2-3 tbsp extra-virgin oil together in a pestle and mortar (or, pulse in a food processor) until you've achieved a textured paste. Add 40g finely-grated parmesan, 1 tbsp finely-chopped fresh mint (or 1 tbsp mint sauce, if you don't have fresh mint to hand) and black pepper to taste, and continue to muddle/blend until you've reached your preferred texture, adding further drizzles of extra-virgin olive oil to loosen if necessary. Serve on fingers of griddled ciabatta or focaccia.

Eco-friendly wines

As the climate changes, we're all having to make adjustments to our lifestyles. And while winemaking may not seem to be at the forefront of the fight for the environment, many vineyards are adjusting their ethical practices for a more sustainable approach to the craft. This weekend, we take a little trip around the world and look at some of the very best of sustainable wines.

The Butler Biodynamic Red - Bonterra

The first impression of this Californian wine is of intense, complex aromas of spiced black fruit and espresso, followed on the palate by ripe tannins framing a juicy, generous texture which enhances its elegant black fruit, anise, and subtle spice character | £26

Raupo Creek Pinot Noir - Seresin Eatate

New Zealand's Seresin Estate is notorious for its sustainable approach to winemaking. This Pinot Noir exhibits notes of ripe dark berry fruit, alongside hints of savoury forest floor, rosemary and leather with a persistent, fresh finish | £22.20

Funkelpunkt Sparkling - Chaffey Bros. Wine Co.

If you're looking for something for a celebration, head over the Tasman Sea to Australia and try this sparkling wine. A bright, pure aromatic sparkling wine with citrus and tropical flavours combined with a mineral, mouth-watering finish | £11.10

Cuma Organic Torrontés - El Esteco

The El Esteco Vineyard in Argentina follows strictly organic winemaking practices. for the Cuma Organic Torrontes, this has resulted in a wine that is Incredibly fresh & floral with notes of rose petals, jasmine and citrus fruits especially orange peel, typical of this grape | £7.70

Picpoul de Pinet - Petit Roubie

Heading back across the pond and into France, we arrive at my personal favourite, the Picpoul de Pinet. This bright Picpoul mingles wafts of sea-breeze with delightful notes of citrus, appleskin and herbs. Hints of peach and exotic fruits make a fleeting appearance too | £11.95

Grande Reserve White - Ixsir

Looking east to Lebanon we have the Ixsir Grande Reserve. This white has a pure golden hue, with enticing white flowers, peach and citrus fruits on the nose. Equilibrium between mellowness and liveliness on the palate which leads into a long finish with classy oak notes | £29.50

Explore more eco-friendly wines at greatwine.co.uk

Aqua Restaurants turns 25!

Aqua Restaurants is celebrating its 25th birthday this month and is inviting Bristol to raise a glass with them. 

The restaurants on Welshback, Whiteladies Road and in Portishead will be holding an Aqua Summer Festival throughout July.

As part of the birthday celebrations, the Portishead restaurant will also enjoy a special visit from Rosie, the Laurent-Perrier Champagne Bar, from 14 - 17 July.

"It is an extremely proud year for all of us here at Aqua as we turn 25. Delivering the best of service and food for these number of years has been down to the great dedication and commitment from our teams and we would like to thank them for their service."

For more information and to browse the menus, visit aqua-restaurant.com

Embrace the spirit of Wimbledon

As the most prestigious grand slam begins, celebrate one of The Ivy's favourite times of the year. Cool down by sipping on their refreshing Sipsmith Gin cocktail menu and become immersed in the tennis spirit with the Centre Court Melting Bombe dessert.

And with their Summertime Soirées, savour the essence of summer with their jerobaum bottles of Whispering Angel. Let the rosé flow under the warm embrace of summer's allure, while they serve table side for a delectable price of £12.50 per glass.

The Ivy, 42-44 Caledonia Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4DN
To discover more, go to ivycollection.com

TOAST's new collection released tomorrow!

Available from July, TOAST's new collection 'Everyday Theatre' draws upon the imaginations of those who create fantastical performances, exploring the improvisational and free-spirited nature of a case of characters- from performers and set painters, to costume makers and horse handlers.

To learn more about the collection, go to toa.st

The style of George Jensen

George Jensen’s stylish and popular Bernadotte Thermo Jug is a great example of combining classic Scandinavian design and the practicality of everyday life. Originally conceived by royal Prince Sigvard Bernadotte in 1938 as a beautiful but straightforward jug, the design has been transformed into a modern vacuum thermos.

Sigvard Bernadotte was the son of the Swedish king but made a name as one of George Jensen’s earliest collaborators. Greatly influenced by the functionalist movement prevalent at the time, his work is characterised by sophistication, elegance but above all practicality.

Standing at 235mm high, the distinctive fluted jug is expertly crafted from mirror finished stainless steel and has a capacity of 1 litre.

The lid features a push button that prevents the jug from dripping, and keeps drinks warm or cold for up to 6 hours. Perfect for picnics and keeping a summer Sangria ice cold. 235mm high | £165

See this and more from the George Jensen home and bar collections at Mallory

Curated by Daniel McCabe

The Plant is a bi-annual Anglo-Spanish magazine that initially focused on the plant and gardening interests of unlikely celebrities, but has developed and broadened from a horticultural base into a sprawling blend of photography, art, fashion, food, and ecology to the extent that it’s only hanging on to its place in our gardening section by its (green) fingertips. In this 19th issue, Peter Jordanov and Virginie Benarroch celebrate the beauty of the rain, Brigitte Lacombe and Matthew McLean follow Precious Okoyomon on a walk through Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, Maureen Paley shares her love for the moon, Tom Johnson travels to Patagonia to visit the Chubut Valley, and Drew Vickers photographs blooms at their boldest and most vibrant | £19

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We the Curious

Can you create a boat to carry treasure? Or invent a myth about your own constellation? 

Bristol's science centre, We the Curious, may be closed for now, but their team will be heading out and about again this summer, bringing their unique style of creative science activities to festivals, libraries and community centres. 

You can also find the Live Science team out on Anchor Square at weekends in July and August building and testing things that move, and look out for the special theatre and making event 'Boxville' on Millennium Square (9 and 10 September). 

For more details about this summer's free activities and updates on the science centre reopening, visit wethecurious.org

Clifton Summer Screenings - Redefining Outdoor Cinema

Bristol Film Festival presents Clifton Summer Screenings, a three day 'mini-fest' brining an exciting programme of blockbusters back to the big screen.

Located in the centre of Clifton, The Mall Gardens provide the perfect venue for this new event. With a covered seating area open on the sides to the garden, state-of-the-art LED screen and wireless headphones to deliver high quality immersive audio, the event enhances the outdoor cinema experience, and removes some of the risks presented by the great British summertime!

There'll be fifteen classic films playing all day throughout the weekend - from Star Wars to Shrek, Disney hits to Dirty Dancing, as well as films with local links such as Aardman's Chicken Run and Edgar Wright's Hot Fuzz, this will be a unique cinema experience with a feel-good favourite for everyone. 

28 - 30 July | The Mall Gardens, Clifton BS8 4BH
Visit bristolfilmfestival.com for full film listings and more information

Watershed and MyWorld unveil their Playable City

Watershed, in partnership with MyWorld, invites you to play in Bristol for Playable City Week. 

From 3 - 9 July, six playful creative technology prototypes will pop up at various locations around Bristol, designed to animate the city, fire imagination and spark vital conversations around inclusion, surveillance, climate change and the kind of cities we want to live in. 

Hug inflatable robots on Brandon Hill, party with fireflies at Lakota, turn trees into sculptures in Queen Square, and so much more.

Read all about it on page 18 of our current issue!

To learn more about the six Playable City Sandbox commissions visit watershed.co.uk

Bristol Harbour Festival announces full programme for 2023

Three nautical-nights await as five stages - including the iconic Circus Playground, Harbour View and the Music Quarter, programmed by local legend Tony Benjamin - take over the city's harbour. 

Bristol's flagship event, the Bristol Harbour Festival, returns to the city on Friday 14 - Sunday 16 July 2023 to celebrate another year of the city's biggest and best talents. Organisers have worked around the clock to put on a spectacle of music, circus and children's entertainment filling over a mile of the harbour. 

Five unmissable and family-friendly performance areas will deliver what promises to be a highlight in Bristol's cultural calendar, with a jam packed programme of the city's finest performers, award winning foods and entertainment. 

Visit bristolharbourfestival.co.uk to find out more

Baton of Hope's suicide prevention tour comes to Bristol this Sunday

The UK's biggest ever suicide prevention comes to Bristol this Sunday (2 July). The Baton of Hope will be carried through the streets, passing Ashton Estate and UWE Bristol. 

Bristol is the eighth of 12 cities on the tour that will end at Downing Street on Thursday 6th July. 

Throughout the tour the Baton will be carried by those with lived experiences of mental health struggles, and campaigners include Love Island's Dr Alex George, Wales midfielder Will Vaulks, and Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim.

Watch the Baton as it's carried through Bristol, and listen to speeches on suicide awareness at the SS Great Britain, Bedminster Cricket Ground, Bower Ashton Campus, and Ashton Court Estate. 

Go to batonofhopeuk.org to learn more

Eastfield Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol

Offered for sale by Ocean estate agents

A golden opportunity to purchase this stylish 3 bedroom, terraced Victorian house that is beautifully perched just above the village offering stunning views across BS9.

This wonderful property is sympathetically presented and retains some of the period features.

The layout is over three floors and consists of entrance vestibule, entrance hall, lounge with bay window, dining room, there’s a separate good-sized kitchen, and on the basement floor an office / playroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms & a family bathroom.

Externally there’s a pretty front garden while the rear garden features a patio and decked area, there’s also gated rear access and a door leading to a very useful and sizeable undercroft storage area | £565,000

For more images, details and the floorplan, click here to see the property on the Ocean Home website.