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A specially curated guide to help you enjoy the next 48 hours (or more) in Bristol
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Jubilee flash mob opens Bristol's first Festival of Voice
St George’s Bristol is bringing a special flash mob with a baroque twist to central Bristol this Sunday 5 June, in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and opening Bristol’s first Festival of Voice.
Performing the famous Hallelujah! Chorus from Handel’s Messiah, the flash mob will be made up of a group of choral singers and a brass band. It will visit several locations in the city, and will gradually be joined by more and more performers. They will begin at Bristol Temple Meads, where an actor dressed as Handel ‘arrives’ in Bristol – bringing with him his choir and band – to perform on one of the platforms.
The flash mob will then leave Temple Meads and proceed through Bristol. Its next stop is St Mary Redcliffe Church just as their morning service is finishing, to deliver another performance for the departing congregation and local dignitaries including the Lord Mayor Paula O’Rourke. The flash mob will then gather yet more singers at Millennium Square at 12.30pm to give a public performance, with a final performance taking place at 12.50pm on College Green, to launch the Big Jubilee Lunch.
stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
Image credit: Ewan Dawson
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OUR JUNE ISSUE: OUT NOW
Our June 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 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 £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.
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WEEKEND RECIPE | BERRY SWEET
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| Recipe by Melissa Blease |
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| Strawberry 4 |
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| Strawberry Gazpacho (serves 4, at the start of a tapas feast) |
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In a large bowl, gently combine 700g ripe strawberries (hulled and chopped) with 300g chopped, ripe tomatoes, 1 large, chopped, roasted red pepper (from a jar), 1 small shallot (peeled and finely-chopped), 1 clove garlic (crushed) and 1 tbsp sherry or red wine vinegar. Cover the bowl and allow the mixture to infuse in the fridge for 8 hours, or overnight. When ready to serve, add 75ml extra virgin olive oil to the mixture and whizz together with a hand blender (or in a food processor) until really smooth, adding a splash of water if the mixture is looking too thick. Season to taste. Pour a little olive oil into a frying pan over a medium heat and fry bite-sized chunks of sturdy white bread (sourdough works well here) for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with plenty of salt. Divide the gazpacho between 4 soup bowls (or large glasses) and garnish with the fresh croutons and fresh basil leaves, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately, preferably with glasses of chilled Amontillado or Palo Cortado.
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| Balsamic Strawberries with Burrata (serves 4 as a starter) |
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Gently mix 250g hulled, quartered strawberries with 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, a handful of fresh basil (finely chopped) and plenty of seasoning. Set aside for a minimum of 10 minutes but preferably half an hour. Tip the marinated strawberries onto a serving platter, tear 200g burrata (or mozzarella) and scatter it over the strawberries, followed by any marinating juices left in the bowl. Top the lot with freshly ground pepper and more fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately.
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| Strawberry, Tomato and Watercress Salad with Honey and Pepper dressing (serves 4 as a starter) |
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Toast 1 tbsp pink or black peppercorns in a dry frying pan for 1-2 mins until fragrant, then bash briefly using a pestle and mortar (or a sturdy bowl and the end of a rolling pin) to break up the skins. Add 2 large, ripe strawberries (hulled and chopped) and smash the mixture together to form a paste. Add 1 tbsp runny honey, the juice of ½ a lemon and 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and whisk well until thoroughly combined, adding more salt and/or lemon juice to taste. Set the dressing to one side while you hull and slice 300g ripe strawberries and roughly chop 250g ripe tomatoes. Tip 100g watercress (woody stalks removed) into a bowl, add the strawberries and tomatoes and tumble together gently, using your hands. Pour the dressing over the top and gently tumble again until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.
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| Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri (serves 2) |
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Tip 500g hulled strawberries into a blender and blitz to create a puree. Push the puree through a sieve to remove the seeds, then tip it back into the blender along with 100ml white rum, 1-2 tbsp sugar syrup (or to taste), the juice of 2 limes and around 200g ice cubes. Blend again and divide the mixture between 2 Martini glasses, garnished with chopped fresh strawberries threaded onto cocktail sticks. Serve immediately; cheers!
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WEEKEND WINE | CHABLIS LIKE A STAR
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| A grape domaine |
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Hugely underrated, Domaine Louis Michel produces consistently exquisite and good value Chablis. Winemaker Guillaume Michel makes no apology for his refusal to use oak barrels to age his wines, allowing his wines to convey a very special sense of their unique vineyard origins.
The range of Louis Michel Chablis are expressive, individual and rival the most famous white Burgundy from further south, at a fraction of the cost. To be believed – you need to try these.
Chablis
This is outstanding Chablis, that evokes its northern Burgundy origins with a fabulous sense of place. It displays the typical 'stony' character of the region, over which are layered exciting notes of white peach, apricot and chervil, thanks to the care and dedication in the vineyard and cellar of this top producer. £28
Chablis Premier Cru Montmain
This delicious wine demonstrates that magical Premier Cru combination of ripe fruit with quintessential Chablis saline character. Intricately complex, with spicy floral aromas, toasted almonds, candied lemon and apple; it is dry, lively, pure and accessible, with no artifice. £33
Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre
The very finest and most prestigious Premier Cru, offering quality regularly approaching that of Grand Cru Chablis. A powerful wine with complexity, balance, wonderful refinement and ageing potential. £42
Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir
Grand Cru Vaudésir is truly one of the profound white wines of Burgundy. Louis Michel's vines are in the lower part of the Grand Cru vineyard, and therefore yield fabulous 'puissance' (oakyness), richness and concentration, underpinned by trademark dryness. It demands keeping at least a couple of years, and will age gracefully for a decade or longer. £59.50
Visit the Louis Michel cellars at The Great Wine Co by clicking the below button.
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OBJECT OF INTEREST | PITCHER PERFECT
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The Koppel by Georg Jensen
Created for iconic Danish brand Georg Jensen and finished in mirror-polished stainless steel, the slender and elegant Koppel Pitchers are the visions of legendary Danish designer, Henning Koppel and widely considered a landmark in Danish design history.
The jugs come in three capacities – holding either 0.75 (£198), 1.2 (£249) or 1.9 (£325) litres – and are the perfect choice to use either as a pitcher for water, a carafe for wine, as a statement vase or simply to be displayed in the home. Beautiful and highly covetable design classics.
Click below to see these and many more bar, dining and home accessories by Georg Jensen at Mallory.
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FASHION | SUNNY DAYS AHEAD
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Isle of Eden sunglasses: now available at Whistles
Whistles are excited to announce that they are the first UK stockist of New Zealand-based eyewear brand, Isle of Eden: an independent and family-owned brand offering high-quality and thoughtfully-designed eyewear.
Designed in Aotearoa, New Zealand, Isle of Eden's designs balance form and function, pairing a bold yet minimalistic aesthetic with high-quality materials and wearable elements. Carefully crafted from responsible materials - including plant-based bio-acetate for frames and recycled cases - the glasses are designed to be styled and cherished for years to come. Whistles now stock the brand's signatures Emily, Felina, Goldie, Eddie, Maleika and Lola styles, all of which are a play on nostalgic aesthetics. All styes £100
Isle of Eden's eyewear is available online at whistles.com and Whistles standalone stores.
Featured image: The Felina style
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FASHION | RED, BLUE AND WHITE
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Men's Silk Lined Union Jack Leather Gloves
Add some colour to your look with these Union Jack inspired driving gloves from Dents. Designed with a classic cotton crochet back that contrasts beautifully with the bright red and blue leather. £99
dentsgloves.com
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BEAUTY | A STYLISH COLLABORATION
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Design Edition Candle Duo: The Wild Flower Pair from Jo Malone London
Embrace the feeling of blooming wild flowers with an uplifting Home Candle duo. Florescent Honeysuckle & Davana is paired with mesmerising Wild Bluebell for a radiant floral fragrance. Dressed in a floral print box by fashion designer Richard Quinn. £100
Available from jomalone.co.uk; you can learn more about the Richard Quinn collection by clicking here.
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Watershed's Cinema Rediscovered, 20-24 July
“Movies make magic. They change things” bell hooks (1952 – 2021)
Celebrate the return of the big screen experience at the 6th edition of Cinema Rediscovered (Wednesday 20 - Sunday 24 July): Watershed’s annual festival showcasing brand new restorations, contemporary classics and film print rarities from around the globe, taking place in and around Bristol – a UNESCO City of Film – and online.
Early Bird Passes are now on sale, allowing you to make the most of Cinema Rediscovered at a reduced price (£85 full/£65 concessions/£50 aged 24 and under).
For more information about the festival and to book your Early Bird Pass, visit: watershed.co.uk/cinema-rediscovered
Featured image: Shanghai Express
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WINE TASTING | ENGLISH WINE WEEK
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English Wine Week Dinner at Harvey Nichols Bristol, 23 June
Join Harvey Nichols Bristol for a special occasion as they host a one-off dinner to toast English Wine Week.
Hosted by resident wine specialist, Diana Lyalle DipWSET, the evening will start with canapés and English sparkling wine, followed by three courses expertly matched to compliment the flavours of some favourite English bottles.
The menu includes crisp soft shell crab, mango, chilli and coriander salsa, organic Hampshire Down lamb loin, slow cooked shoulder, crisp goats curd, runner beans and Cornish potato, and raspberry and Nyetimber cuvee jelly topped with mascarpone cream.
Canapes and sparkling wine, followed by 3 courses with matching wines; £60 per person. The tasting will take place at Harvey Nichols Bristol, The Second Floor Restaurant on Thursday 23 June sat 7pm.
For further information visit the Harvey Nichols website: harveynichols.com
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THEATRE | MIDSUMMER MADNESS
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Insane Root Theatre presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream
This June, Insane Root Theatre will bring its summer 2022 show – Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream – to the unique location of Eastville Park Lido, Bristol for an eight-week run.
The vibrant open-air performance will present a magical retelling of the Bard’s work by transporting audiences into a world of mischief, mistaken identity and mayhem: adapted to a 1hr 40 minute running time and featuring an ensemble of nine professional performers playing multiple roles.
The production will be tailored to the site’s blend of Victorian crumbling lido, modern graffiti, and community spirit, reflecting themes of love, loss of identity, culture clash, rebirth, and reunion. Action will take place all around and amongst the audience, with integrated acapella harmonies, electronic sound, and dynamic, site-responsive design.
A Midsummer Night's Dream will play from 22 June until 20 August. The comedy will appeal to all ages. Tickets (from £12.50) are on sale now, and can be purchased from the Insane Root Theatre website: insaneroot.org.uk. Group and community offers are available as part of Insane Root’s commitment to making theatre inclusive and accessible for everyone. Access tickets can be purchased directly through the company.
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Bristol Concert Orchestra: A Summer Concert, 19 June, St George's Bristol
Join the Bristol Concert Orchestra for its summer concert with Berlioz’s exciting Carnaval Romain, Elgar’s wonderful Enigma Variations, followed by fairies, fun and frolics in Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream.
This concert will take place on 19 June at St George's Bristol; tickets are £6-£15 and are available from the Bristol Concert Orchestra website: bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk
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Black Sky City (Esmé Lloyd FRPS) photography exhibition
In Black Sky City Esmé Lloyd FRPS presents a cinematic storyboard illustrating her song of the same name.
A transient musician is tracked on his night odyssey across 60s America. Shot entirely from Esmé’s Dorset studio, the collection of photographic images display an extraordinary reality, perfectly capturing the mood and feel of night time America.
Limited edition 50, a selection from the 20 images that make up Black Sky City, will be on display and available to purchase.
Entry is free. The gallery is open every day except Tuesdays.
Find out more: f4clifton.co.uk
Featured image: #17 of the Black Sky City Series by Esmé Lloyd
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CHARITY | MAKING TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBLE
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Award-winning Bristol charity Digilocal calls for more volunteers
Digilocal, a Bristol-based charity which runs free technology clubs and provides laptops (new or repurposed) to young people aged 8-16 across Bristol, is calling for more volunteers to help run its clubs.
Digilocal has been running clubs since 2016 and has set up 14 clubs in Bristol and surrounding areas in partnership with volunteers and local communities. The charity sets up clubs in areas where there are higher levels of deprivation and targets young people who are underrepresented in technology. Digilocal believes that embedding the clubs in the communities in which the young people live is key to giving young people the opportunity to discover their digital talents and develop the problem solving skills that will be vital in their future career choices.
Having volunteers to support the tech clubs reduces costs and overheads and enables young people to receive support and mentoring from those who work in, or have experience in, the technology industry.
Find out how to volunteer at digilocal.org.uk.
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PROPERTY | A PIED-A-TERRE IN COTHAM
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Hillside, Cotham, Bristol BS6
Offered for sale by Rupert Oliver estate agents
Built in the Italianate style in circa 1850, this is a handsome Grade II Listed semi-detached townhouse, converted into four lateral apartments and set back discreetly from the road. The location is superb; equidistant to the BBC, BRI and University of Bristol, creating the perfect apartment for first time buyers, those looking for a Pied-a-Terre or an investment opportunity.
From a pillared communal entrance porch the upper floors are accessed by only two of the apartments, with communal stairs leading up to the first and second floor. On entering the apartment, the sense of light is immediately obvious and the generous wrap-around entrance hall provides access to each of the rooms, as well as some useful under-stairs storage.
The sitting room is a delight; flooded with natural light with high ceilings, it boasts a carved marble fire surround complete with a coal effect fireplace below and triple sash windows overlooking the front of the house. This leads into the kitchen which provides plenty of floor and wall mounted storage, a fitted hob and electric oven under and integrated appliances including a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge. A breakfast bar in front of the sash provides casual dining space.
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The apartment boasts two very generous double bedrooms; the larger bedroom to the rear enjoys shuttered sash windows and a wooden fire surround while the second bedroom has a lovely outlook and tall sash window. These share a well appointed bathroom complete with a separate corner shower, panelled bath, low level w.c. and vanity basin with storage both under and above. The walls are tiled to dado level and a sash window provides natural light and ventilation.
The house is located on a pretty pedestrian pathway leading from the end of Hillside on Cotham Hill, which leads up to the front door at the side of the building.
Cotham Residents can apply for annual Parking Permits as well as additional visitor permits. Offers are invited in excess of £450,000
Click here to visit the Rupert Oliver website for full details and more images.
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