Manhunt: The Night Stalker: locally filmed ITV drama begins on Monday

BAFTA-winning actor Martin Clunes will once again star as former London Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton in new crime series Manhunt: The Night Stalker, premiering on ITV on Monday 20 September following an extensive Bristol shoot supported by the city’s film office last year. The old Bank of England building, next to St Mary le Port Church on Bridge Street, was transformed into a London police station for the four-part drama, while numerous other Bristol locations were also used, including the A Bond warehouse on the Floating Harbour, the Lord Mayor’s reception room in City Hall, and a host of residential streets in the Stoke Bishop, Westbury on Trym, Easton, St Paul’s, Henbury and Knowle areas.

The sequel to ITV’s critically acclaimed Manhunt, which followed the police pursuit of serial killer Levi Bellfield, Manhunt: The Night Stalker is based on the diaries of Colin Sutton and documents the true story of the police investigation of a series of rapes, sexual assaults and burglaries which took place in South East London between 1992 and 2009. A dedicated unit, Operation Minstead, was established to hunt down the notorious serial burglar and rapist, known as the Night Stalker, whose 17-year reign of terror left thousands of elderly people living in fear.

Devised by Colin Sutton and Ed Whitmore, the drama is written by Ed Whitmore (Viewpoint, Silent Witness, Rillington Place, Strike Back) who also wrote the first series, which told the real-life story of how the murder of Amelie Delagrange on Twickenham Green in 2004 was eventually linked to the murder of Marsha McDonnell in 2003 and the abduction and murder of Milly Dowler in 2002.

The first series attracted an average audience of nine million viewers and was the highest rated new drama on any channel during 2019. The drama also won many plaudits for Martin Clunes’ portrayal of the dedicated detective.

Manhunt: The Night Stalker begins on ITV on Monday 20 September at 9pm.

SEPTEMBER ISSUE – OUT NOW!

As always, our current 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. 
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Superocean Heritage ’57 Limited Edition - Black dial

We’ve seen a number of limited edition variations to Breitling’s Superocean Heritage ’57 Capsule collection over the last 12 months as the brand pays tribute to the original 1957 SuperOcean model that became the watch of choice to the surfing community of the Sixties. Many of the collection have been colourful and fun with a laid-back styling but these black dial versions stand out as something seriously special and have to be some of the coolest.

Available in a variety of materials including stainless steel and 18k rose gold, the 42mm case features two signature elements of the original SuperOcean: a concave bidirectional ceramic bezel and a dial featuring oversized indices.

Paired with the black or brown calfskin leather strap that fits both a stainless-steel pin or folding buckle (there’s also mesh bracelet or Nato strap options) the Superocean Heritage ‘57 is powered by the Breitling Caliber 10 automatic self-winding movement and is water resistant to 100m.

Shown here are: Breitling Superocean Heritage '57 steel black baton dial watch with a black ceramic rotating bezel on a black calfskin leather strap. £3,400; and on the right is the `Superocean Heritage '57 18ct rose gold and steel black baton dial watch with a black ceramic bezel on a tan calfskin leather strap. £4,150.

For details on these models and to see Mallory's range of Breitling watches click here.

Erborian's super new serums

Red Pepper Super Serum – £46 – (80% red pepper extracts) – to illuminate and even the texture of the skin

Containing natural exfoliating agents, this serum works on the skin's surface to reveal a more even-toned and luminous complexion. Red pepper extract is used for its radiance and antioxidant properties while red pepper aqueous extracts contain minerals necessary for the balance and hydration of the skin.

Ginseng Super Serum – £60 – 80% ginseng extracts – to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

This serum helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles thanks to its smoothing and skin-tightening effects. The combination of the ginseng complex and peptides helps to make the skin smoother and more elastic.

Yuza Super Serum – £46 – 80% yuza extracts – to protect against external aggressors

Enriched with vitamin C, known for its antioxidant properties, this serum acts as a veil for your skin to protect it from external aggressors while nourishing the skin at the same time. Skin is left stronger, more beautiful and more radiant thanks to yuza fruit extracts which contain ceramide C24 to strengthen the skin barrier function.

Bamboo Super Serum – £40 – 80% bamboo extracts – to add moisture and hydration

Enriched with two types of hyaluronic acid, this serum intensively and durably recharges the skin with moisture and provides a feeling of comfort throughout the day. Skin is left looking plumped with moisture and a fresh and glowy complexion thanks to 80% bamboo extracts and a prebiotic, which maintains the skins eco-system for hydrated skin.

Shop here: uk.erborian.com

We love Lola Swift

This lambswool sparkle scarf is light enough to wear as a scarf but big enough to drape like a wrap. The metallic thread mixed with the lambswool makes this piece a day-to-night staple.

Lola Swift has three colour options available: red/pink, green/lilac and grey/lilac. £39.

Netflix: Nightbooks

Alex (Winslow Fegley) is a boy with a strong passion for writing scary stories. But when he's labelled 'weird' and rejected, he swears he'll never write again. That's when an evil witch (Krysten Ritter), captures him in her magical apartment in New York City and demands that he tell her a new tale every night if he wants to stay alive. Trapped inside with Lenore, the witch's spiteful cat watching his every move, Alex meets Yasmin (Lidya Jewett) – another young prisoner who has learned how to survive the witch's wicked whims. With Yasmin's help, Alex must learn to embrace what makes him unique – his love for scary stories – and rewrite his own destiny to break them free.

Director: David Yarovesky and starring Winslow Fegley, Lidya Jewett and Krysten Ritter

Watch it on Netflix today!

Bristol’s Get Growing Garden Trail 2021

Now in its ninth year, Bristol Food Network’s Get Growing Trail returns for a harvest-themed weekend with 22 of Bristol’s fruit and vegetable gardens throwing open their gates on 18 and 19 September. The trail offers the perfect opportunity for families and friends to explore the city’s community allotments, orchards, smallholdings, mini market gardens, city farms and productive parks in a safe way.

As in previous years, gardens on the trail will be highlighting their nature-friendly growing methods and approaches with a wealth of tips, ideas and insights for visitors to take back and share at their own plot, garden or even window box. All in a bid to support and encourage more nature-friendly growing in the city. 

As well as garden tours, this year’s September trail includes seed sowing, fun games for kids, apple juice-making, the opportunity to pick up some new plants and fresh produce, delicious lunch and snack stops, wildlife-friendly gardening tips, and Bristol’s first fully wheelchair-accessible dementia-friendly allotment.

Full details of all 22 garden openings can be found at bristolfoodnetwork.org. Trail maps are available across the city, or view the PDF here.

Bidding now underway on RWA's 2021 Secret Postcard Auction

Now a major event in the national art calendar, the Secret Postcard Auction offers collectors and first-time buyers the chance to purchase unique works of art by leading figures from the art and cultural world, from as little as £40. 

This year the RWA has 398 postcards on offer and artists include Turner Prize winners Antony Gormley, Grayson Perry, Alison Wilding and Sir Richard Long.

The event is being held online again this year as the building is temporarily closed while the RWA work on a major heritage capital project. Unfortunately, due to the extraordinary situation RWA presently find themselves in, and despite prudent financial management of the project, RWA are facing escalating costs and a significant delay that will result in a loss of over £100,000 from next year’s income.

Combined with the impact of Covid-19, this means that the income from the Secret Postcard Auction – always important – is even more crucial now. It is also essential for RWA to continue to work in partnership with communities to deliver life-enhancing creativity across Bristol and beyond.

Audiences are encouraged to bid from the comfort of their own home this year with bids closing between 9pm and 9.30pm on 23 September. The identities of artists – in terms of who did which postcard – will remain secret until the auction ends.

Find out more here: secretpostcard.org.uk

Join Nuffield Health’s free online events – weight loss treatments explained

If you’re considering weight management treatment and would like to find out more about the options available, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital is holding a series of free online events with its specialist team:

• What you need to know about bariatric (weight loss) surgery – Tuesday 21 September, 6.30pm
• What you need to know about the Allurion Balloon – Wednesday 22 September, 6.30pm
• What you need to know about weight management, emotional eating and binge eating – Thursday 23 September, 6.30pm

These events – which will be held online – will give you the opportunity to hear virtual presentations by weight management experts (pictured), including consultant bariatric surgeons, a specialist clinical psychologist, and a dietician, who will discuss options and outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have.

For more information or to book your place, visit nuffieldhealth.com. Once you have registered for the event, you will be emailed a link which you can use to join the session from your own computer or phone.

Thatchers Cider partners with British Food Fortnight to celebrate harvest

As the first trailers of apples start to arrive at Thatchers' Myrtle Farm for the annual apple pressing, the Somerset cider maker is celebrating British farming through its partnership with British Food Fortnight.

It's the biggest annual, national celebration of British Food and Drink, organised by Love British Food, taking place from 18 September to 3 October.

Throughout its Somerset orchards, Thatchers is expecting a good harvest with apples of high quality. The family cider maker is also anticipating an increasingly substantial crop of apples from new orchards planted five years ago.

As well as 500 acres of its own orchards, Thatchers has apple growers throughout the West Country. All family businesses, some have worked with Thatchers for many years, others are much newer, but they all have one thing in common, and that's taking great care of their apples with high expectations of quality. Their commitment plays a huge part in Thatchers' journey of creating innovative, high-quality ciders for today's rapidly changing consumer tastes and demands.

thatcherscider.co.uk

Cancer survivor 'stomps' Snowdon in support of Penny Brohn UK

A Keynsham man, in rehab from a very rare form of cancer, is taking on Snowdon as part of his recovery and urging others to adopt their own fundraising ‘stomp’ in support of cancer charity Penny Brohn UK.

James Lovell, 40, father of two and head of water recycling with Wessex Water, was diagnosed in June 2020 with primary mediastinal lymphoma, a form of cancer which usually only affects women aged 35 or more, but for which – caught early enough – there is a good prognosis.

James has now been given the all-clear after a successful course of treatment at the Royal United Hospital in Bath and, as part of his physical recovery, is taking on Snowdon with a small group of friends and family. He is using the opportunity to raise money for Penny Brohn UK, as part of STOMP – the charity’s annual sponsored walk – which takes place this year on Saturday 2 October along any route the participants choose.

Walkers in Bristol may join the Covid-safe eight-mile group walk, starting from Penny Brohn UK’s picturesque national centre in Pill, or they may participate anywhere they choose, even from home, by completing the distance wherever suits them on the same day.

Registration can be completed online at pennybrohn.org.uk or further details are available from emma.gilmore@pennybrohn.org.uk

Morgan Porth by Lucy Davies; £550

Currently on show at the Portside Gallery, Clifton. The gallery's Sea Exhibition will run from 18 September – 3 October.

Find out more here: portsidegallery.co.uk

Oakfield Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8

This is a delightful two-bedroom, first-floor apartment in an excellent location just off Whiteladies Road. The whole building was transformed around four years ago to a very high standard – this apartment benefits also from a private roof terrace and good views from both the front and rear elevations. 

In brief:

From the communal hall, stairs rise to the first floor. The apartment has an L-shaped entrance hall with sash window to the front, a video entry phone system and handy storage space.