London’s cult-favourite nail salon opens in Bristol

Plus: Enjoy 25% off your first treatment!

Award-winning nail salon Townhouse has opened today in H Beauty Bristol, located in The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. Known for its flawless manicures, stunning interiors and stylish nail art designs, Townhouse is the new hotspot for nails.

Described by Marie Claire as “hands down the best nail salon”, Townhouse has locations across London in Harrods (Knightsbridge), Kensington and Notting Hill and a loyal celebrity following including Emilia Clarke, Kim Cattrall and rapper Drake.

Treatments start from just £26 plus new customers can enjoy 25% off their first treatment with code MAG25 at checkout. Offer ends 30 November 2022.

Plus, for a limited time only, get an exclusive beauty goody bag plus a complimentary beverage from Mirabeau* with your treatment. It’s the perfect space for a catch-up with your friends over a mani and a glass of bubbles!

Book now at townhouse.co.uk.

*While stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

Featured image: courtesy of @mytownhouseuk

THE NOVEMBER ISSUE: OUT NOW

Our November 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 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.

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. 

Tantalising Thai

Giggling Squid launched its brand-new cookbook this month; we were able to take a sneak peek at some of the tantalising Thai recipes that await within its pages… 

Get a taste of one of the recipes at thebristolmag.co.uk

Photograph: Haarala Hamilton

Tradition and excellence: Joseph Drouhin

Founded in Beaune in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin's cellars have spread from the historical cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy and the Kings of France in Beaune (12th-18th centuries) to the Moulin de Vaudon, an 18th century watermill in Chablis.

The Joseph Drouhin Domaine was assembled parcel by parcel over the years and today comprises 80 hectares (197.5 acres) of vineyards in Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Chablis. It is one of the most important domains in Burgundy, with more than two thirds of the vineyards classified as Premier and Grand Crus.

With close to 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating array of Burgundy terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations.

A rigorous attention to detail, rich history, desire to learn and passion for winemaking are the qualities that have been handed down through the generations.

Today, the fourth generation is at the helm. Every member of the family has a role to play in imposing the family tradition and Charter of Excellence.

These excellent wines range from the highly reasonable Bourgogne Pinot Noir £22, or Chablis £25, Nuits-Saint-George £66.50 right up to the most prestigious Premier Cru available: the 2017 Chambolle Musigny at £665, shown above.

Visit the Great Wine Co Joseph Drouhin cellar by clicking here. 

Crystal glass collectibles from Lalique

The original fish in glass was designed in 1913 by René Lalique and has become an iconic piece for Crystal Lalique, the ultimate symbol of French luxury. It first appeared in turquoise and has been re-issued in an extensive palette of colours designed to mix and match to create a ‘Lalique Aquarium’.

There are so many colours to choose from – why not start your collection now? | £90

Shown here: Clear, Pale Turquoise, Yellow, and Black. Handcrafted in France. Dimensions are 4.5cm high x 5.3cm wide x 2.1cm deep.

Visit Mallory Jewellers for more Lalique crystal inspiration: mallory-jewellers.com

CHANEL Holiday 2022 Collection: N°5 The Gold Body Oil

A body oil with a rich, captivating, voluptuous texture. Bursting with pearlescent gold sparkles, it lends a subtle shimmer to the skin. Its lightweight fluid formula leaves skin hydrated, satiny, and delicately scented | £85

Available from chanel.com

Grass Walk Wrap Jumpsuit from Seasalt

A classy silky jumpsuit with an elegant wrap neckline, tie waist and cropped wide leg trousers. A contemporary alternative to a dress on special occasions | £95

Available from seasaltcornwall.com

Curated by Daniel McCabe

The latest issue of typography magazine is a particularly plush edition titled Experimental Type in which the publisher opens eight doors, "each one offering a glimpse into spaces that were explored by pushing conventions, limitations, and thoughts to the next level". With sections exploring Anti-Reader-Friendly typography, Deliberate Imperfection & Serendipity, Coincidence & Intention, Off the Screen and the like, it’s obvious that this is a wild ride for font fiends | £25

A festive break

WIN a Christmas trip for two this December, with a two-night stay at the historic Turks Head pub in the heart of Exeter, plus some fantastic festive activities and treats including:

• Festive afternoon tea for two at Wear Park Restaurant at Exeter Golf and Country Club, with a glass of fizz or mulled wine
• 3-course prix fixe lunch for two at The Salutation Inn
• £30 On The Waterfront voucher
• £40 The Cosy Club voucher
• A bumper 600g sharing box of Roly's Fudge's award-winning flavours, vanilla clotted cream and salted maple and pecan
• A bottle of Exeter Gin
• 2 standard return tickets with Great Western Railway

Competition closes 23 November; enter at visitexeter.com

A cosy winter package

Make Exeter the first place you visit in 2023: Visit Exeter have got a cosy winter package to give away for one lucky winner, packed with luxury foodie and beauty prizes. 

Travel to Exeter by train with Great Western Railway, and stay at Exeter Self Catering with a plus one (from 27–30 January). The winner will also enjoy a heart-warming main meal and a bottle of wine for two at The Fat Pig Exeter plus a £100 voucher to enjoy at The Rock Fish located along Exeter's beautiful quayside. Feeling thirsty? Experience the nightlife in Exeter with a pornstar martini or cocktail tree at The Terrace!

Competition closes on 15 December; enter at visitexeter.com

Michael Buerk, 11 November (7–9pm), Christ Church Clifton

Michael Buerk will be the opening speaker of this year’s Clifton LitFest. 

He knows Bristol well, launching his career as a broadcast journalist in the city in 1973; since then he has gone on to win a host of awards including the 1984 Royal Television Society 'Television Journalist of the Year' for his extraordinary and ground breaking reporting of the famine in Ethiopa in 1984-85. In 1988 he was the third recipient of the James Cameron Memorial award, given for "work as a journalist that combined moral vision and professional integrity" in his coverage of the township uprising and state of emergency in South Africa.

Michael is now chair of BBC Radio 4’s discussion programme on moral and ethical issues, The Moral Maze. Michael will be in conversation with David Parker; the talk starts at 7pm, the bar in the church opens at 6pm. 

Tickets available at foccal.com. 

We caught up with Michael in our November issue...

Read the full feature at thebristolmag.co.uk

Harvey Nichols Bristol Shopping Party, 14 November

Get festive and enjoy up to 25% off fashion and accessories, 15% off beauty and up to 20% off selected food and wines until Monday 14 November at Harvey Nichols Bristol.

Enjoy live music, personalisation and food and drink tastings over the weekend.

Customers must be a Rewards Member to receive the discount; sign up at harveynichols.com. 

Badminton School's Christmas Bazaar, 3 December, 10.30am–1.30pm

Badminton School invites you to its Annual Christmas Bazaar. This is a free community event for the whole family, young and old(er)!

There will be fun activities, carols, festive food and drink, Santa's Grotto, Christmas gift stalls run by small, local, independent businesses and much more. All proceeds to go to St Peter’s Hospice. 

Last call for stall holders: Do you or does someone you know own a small business that might like a stall at the school's Christmas Bazaar this year? There are just a few stall spaces left. If you are interested, please email Kate Player to secure a stall.

badmintonschool.co.uk | Badminton School, Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym

Bristol Bach Choir present: Spirit of Christmas, 10 December, St George's

The countdown to Christmas has well and truly started as Bristol Bach Choir presents its ever-popular Christmas concert at St George’s Bristol.

Conducted this term by David Bednall, and accompanied as ever by Nigel Nash, Bristol Bach Choir are acknowledging the 150^th anniversary of Vaughan-William’s birth by performing his ever-popular Fantasia on Christmas Carols. In addition, the choir’s usual mixture of familiar and less familiar carols, audience participation and a variety of readings from the sublime to the ridiculous, ensure that this is the perfect musical start to the festive season.

Tickets (from £12) and further information available from the Bristol Bach Choir website: bristolbach.org.uk. Alternatively, call 0117 214 0721, or email tickets@bristolbachchoir.org.uk 

Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, 27 November, St George's Bristol

Enjoy an evening of thrilling Scandinavian music with the Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, together with soloist You-Chiung Lin who will be performing the virtuosic well-known masterpiece, Grieg’s piano concerto in A minor.

The orchestra will also perform pieces from the famous Swedish composer, Helena Munktell, who evokes waves breaking into stormy seas with her lyrical melodies, and a chorale based on traditional Finnish melodies from Sibelius’ brother-in-law, Järnefelt. The Scandinavian theme concludes with Sibelius’ Symphony no.3 in C major, evoking the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of his snowy homeland with a pastoral and chamber-like symphony of flowing energy and intimate beauty.

Tickets from £5–17 (concessions available) from St George's Bristol box office in advance (08454 024001), from the St George's website (stgeorgesbristol.co.uk) or on the door.

Remembrance Sunday Service, 13 November, Cenotaph, City Centre

This service has been held on the Sunday nearest the 11 November since 1920 when the Cenotaph was built.

The service includes two minutes silence from 11am to 11.02am, followed by the laying of wreaths and a short service.

The annual parade will be led by 7 Military Intelligence Battalion based at the Army Reserve Centre in Horfield. Military units, cadet contingents, veterans and related groups will assemble on College Green, ready to march down to the Cenotaph on Colston Avenue for approximately 10.30am.

They will be followed by a mounted police escort and dignitaries from Bristol who collectively make up the Civic Procession.

The military parade, other contingents and the civic procession will return to College Green at the end of the service.

A number of City Centre roads will be closed for the event, between 5am and 1pm. Diversions and a towaway scheme will be in operation during this time.

If you're gathering before the service, barriers may restrict access to some areas.

bristol.gov.uk

Noah Heward to make his debut when Bristol Bears welcome Cardiff Rugby

The former Worcester man is named at full-back for the Remembrance Day clash, with Gabriel Ibitoye and Deago Bailey completing the back three.

Ioan Lloyd starts at fly-half alongside scrum-half Will Porter, with Academy duo Harry Ascherl and Joe Jenkins in the midfield.

In the pack, the Benz-Salomon twins line up on either side of Jake Kerr in the front row, with captain Joe Joyce and Ed Holmes in the second row.

Joe Batley, Fitz Harding and Magnus Bradbury complete the forwards, with James Williams and Rich Lane included among the system players.

Bristol Bears team to play Cardiff Rugby at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO) | bristolbearsrugby.com

Luke Jerram reveals new environmental artwork, 'Oil Fountain'

'Oil Fountain' by internationally-renowned UK artist Luke Jerram is a giant fountain sculpture which flows with engine oil instead of water, intended to highlight how contemporary society is reliant on oil and the need to move away from this dependency.

The sculpture has been created from used engine oil and recycled acrylic, with details of plants and animals made extinct as a consequence of the industrial revolution and humanity’s impact on nature, laser-cut into the surface.

The artist is seeking people and groups with an interest in fighting climate change to come forward and visit his artwork in Bristol before it is revealed to the public, where they will be interviewed about their views on camera, with films broadcast over the coming months. Anyone interested should contact Luke at studio@lukejerram.com

lukejerram.com

Images courtesy of the artist, Luke Jerram

Alma Road Avenue, Clifton, Bristol BS8

Offered for sale by Rupert Oliver estate agents

Number 4 Alma Road Avenue is nestled within a charming terrace of redbrick Clifton townhouses, and provides four storeys of versatile accommodation, stretching to a little over 2,290 sq ft.

The house has been recently renovated throughout and redesigned with family living at its core. On entering, there is a useful porch for coats and boots, and a part-glazed door leading into a welcoming entrance hall. From the entrance hall, there is access through to a formal reception room which enjoys beautiful period detailing, period feature fireplace and a large double glazed bay window.

Towards the end of the hallway is a beautiful kitchen which is a lovely space and borders a generous open plan dining room. The kitchen is perfectly equipped with a range of floor and wall mounted storage, a wealth of white marble top worktop surfaces, and a generous kitchen island. It comes complete with a great array of high specification appliances.

The kitchen and dining area is wonderfully bright and flooded with natural light pouring in through large French doors which provide access directly out to a south west facing courtyard garden.

Upstairs, the first floor provides an adaptable layout, with three double bedrooms and a separate shower room. Of particular note is the master bedroom, with a charming bay window and a pretty retained period marble fireplace. The second floor is home to three large double bedrooms and a beautifully finished bathroom.

The house also features a recently converted and tanked basement level which is accessed via a set of stairs directly from the hallway on the ground floor. The basement is hugely versatile two sizeable rooms, one of which is currently serving as a cinema room and boasts a small kitchenette.

The pretty rear garden is a particular feature, catching much of the day's and evening sun. Facing south west, it is fully enclosed with a pretty brick wall and additional wooden trellises to provide further privacy.

On the opposite side of Alma Road is a single garage and allocated off-street parking space. On street parking is also available via Bristol City Council's Residents Parking Scheme for Clifton East. Guide Price, £1,100,000.

For more details and images click here to see the property on the Rupert Oliver website.