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Breaking news at www. Bristol .live FRIDAY 22.01.21 FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 3 Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live Follow us on instagram /Bristollive Follow us on twitter /Bristollive in brief Driver’s 250-mile trip to buy a kebab Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis - pictured at Glastonbury 2019 - and daughter Emily have said the festival will return with something special next year ‘We’re so sorry to let you all down’ Organisers cancel Glasto 2021 John Houseman bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk Glastonbury Festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic, organisers Michael and Emily Eavis have announced. It had been hoped that the celebration of music and arts would be able to go ahead in 2021, after it was called off in 2020 on what would have been its 50th anniversary. Earlier this month, Emily, the daughter of founder Michael, dismissed speculation that it had been axed. However, a statement from the pair said: “With great regret, we must announce that this year’s Glastonbury Festival will not take place, and that this will be another enforced fallow year for us. “In spite of our efforts to move Heaven & Earth, it has become clear that we simply will not be able ❝In spite of our efforts to move Heaven & earth, it has become clear that we simply will not be able to make the Festival happen this year. We are so sorry to let you all down Michael and Emily Eavis to make the Festival happen this year. We are so sorry to let you all down. “as with last year, we would like to offer all those who secured a ticket in october 2019 the opportunity to roll their £50 deposit over to next year, and guarantee the chance to buy a ticket for Glastonbury 2022. “We are very appreciative of the faith and trust placed in us by those of you with deposits, and we are very confident we can deliver something really special for us all in 2022! “We thank you for your incredible continued support and let’s look forward to better times ahead. “With love, Michael & Emily.” In December Emily told the bbC that Glastonbury organisers are “doing everything we can on our end to plan and prepare but I think we’re still quite a long way from being able to say we’re confident 2021 will go ahead”. she added the festival lost “millions” in 2020 but that it would avoid bankruptcy “as long as we can make a firm call either way in advance” about this year’s event. the festival at Worthy Farm in somerset was sold out for 2021 because so few people have asked for a refund from last year, when headliners sir Paul McCartney, taylor swift and Kendrick lamar were all due to perform. rob Da bank, radio DJ and cofounder of the bestival music festival, which was last held in 2018, said he is “optimistic” other events will be able to go ahead over the summer. He tweeted to say that he thinks “festival season will happen in the uK this summer”, adding: “sadly Glasto is such a mammoth beast to plan it ran outta time.” sacha lord, co-founder of Mancheter’s Parklife festival, said that Glastonbury’s cancellation represented “yet another blow” to freelancers who work in the music industry. Mr lord, who is also Greater Manchester’s night-time economy adviser, said in a tweet: “Very sad to see Glastonbury is not taking place this year. “as well as a blow to customers, the whole team behind it and artists, I cannot but help think it’s yet another blow to the thousands of freelancers who work it. “they will be back next year, bigger, bolder and stronger.” A mAn who drove a 250-mile round trip for a kebab with his young children in the car has been fined for a number of offences. Police discovered the vehicle after it crashed on the m5 near to Portishead. the family told officers they had travelled from exeter to Coventry to pick up a kebab, and were on their way home when the smash occurred. officers fined the motorist for various offences, including driving with no licence or insurance, and coronavirus breaches. Under lockdown rules, all non-essential travel has been banned, and people have been urged to stay home. Avon and Somerset’s road policing unit tweeted: “rtC on the m5 at Portishead. the driver had no licence or insurance. He had his wife, and two young children in the vehicle. they were returning to exeter from Coventry where they had travelled to buy a kebab.” contact us CALL write to The Bristol Post: Letters, temple way, Bristol, BS2 0BY Email: epletters@bepp.co.uk Newsdesk: epnews@bepp.co.uk Newsdesk: 0117 934 3331 Advertising: 0117 934 3000 Newspaper sales: 0117 934 3190 Switchboard: 0117 934 3000 Corrections&Complaints If we have published anything that is factually inaccurate please contact the editor, bill Martin, via email bill.martin@ reachplc.com or write to the Editor, bristol Post, 1 temple Way, bristol, bs2 0by. once verified, we will correct it as soon as possible. the bristol Post newspaper is published by reach plc, which is a member of the Independent Press standards organisation (IPso). 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4 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol.live NEWS Breaking news at www.Bristol.live in brief ‘Joy, joy, joy’ First pharmacies roll out Covid jabs – bringing new hope Emma grimshaw emma.grimshaw@reachplc.com Cars pass through a flooded Hazel Brook in Bristol City braced for another big freeze Bristol is set for more freezing temperatures and ‘hill snow’ is forecast this weekend in the wake of storm Christoph. the Met office says temperatures are set to plummet on saturday to below freezing and there is a risk of snow on higher ground. it follows a yellow weather warning for the south West, and heavy rainfall and hail causing flooding in some places. there were a series of crashes on the M5 yesterday morning as cold temperatures froze road surfaces. Police said: “inclement weather and cold temperatures are believed to have caused several roads to freeze. Motorists are advised to take care and drive to the conditions.” A lorry shed juice cartons all over the M5 carriageway near Bristol in one of the accidents. the vehicle overturned in a crash at about 5.40am between junction 20, near Clevedon, and junction 19, near Portishead. Police confirmed the driver of the lorry was not hurt. » Weather: Page 13 Hotel booze thief spared jail term A MAn who targeted Bristol hotels for booze has been handed a suspended jail term. the case of lee Michael Morgan was heard at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on January 13. Morgan, 44, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to stealing two bottles of champagne worth £175.75 from le Vignoble Wines, Bath, on october 14, 2019. He also pleaded guilty to stealing a box containing whisky and gin worth £428 from Jury’s Hotel, Bristol, on october 11, 2019. in a third charge he pleaded guilty to stealing spirits worth £120 from the Mercure Grand Hotel, Bristol, on october 12, 2019. And in a fourth charge he pleaded guilty to stealing a backpack from the star Kebab and Pizza business on october 22, 2019. Magistrates committed him to prison for 12 weeks, suspended for 18 months. they also ordered him to pay £723.75 in compensation. BOOTS and Superdrug, along with other high street pharmacies, have started rolling out the coronavirus vaccine from yesterday. A special unit was set up outside the Superdrug store in Broadmead, where medical professionals have started to administer the life-saving drug. Pam Reader had her vaccine there yesterday morning. The 77-year-old said she now feels like a “completely different human being” after months of shielding. M r s Reader, of Kingsdown, said: “I have been so happy all day. It’s just wonderful, I haven’t been able to see my grandchildren or my family throughout most of this. “But now with Trump [leaving the White House] yesterday and then the vaccine today, it’s just joy, joy, joy. There feels like there is hope again.” She said the procedure was quick and painless: “I was worried because when you are older you do start to feel things more, but I didn’t feel a thing.” After it was finished, she was asked to sit for five minutes before leaving the medics. “Everybody has been touched by coronavirus,” she said. “It’s been an enormous tragedy but there’s finally hope again.” Five pharmacies opened yesterday for vaccination across the South West, including one in Bristol, Gloucester and Weston-super- Mare. They join three mass centres, 22 hospital hubs and 112 GP-led Primary Care Network sites across the region already delivering the vaccine. Ms Reader said: “I’m over the Take a trip down Memory Lane Don’t miss your Bristol Post next tuesday – not only will it include your regular 8-page Bristol Times, but there will also be a 16-page Memory Lane photo special. over the next six weeks, this special collectable photo series will explore what it was like to live, work and play in Bristol, from the 19th century to more recent times. Faces, places and moments in history are frozen in time in our unique picture archives, and putting this series together has turned up many images that haven’t been seen since the first time they were used on our pages. through them, we want to tell the stories of our communities, through good times and bad – stories that show the long legacy of caring that we see continued today in the dedication and sacrifice of our nHs heroes. stories of familiar street scenes that show how much has changed in our neighbourhoods – and how much has not. stories of the fads and fashions, the music we listened to and the clothes we wore. Pam Reader, left, received her first vaccination at Superdrug in Broadmead ❝i’m over the moon to have had the vaccine. i’m so happy i’ll be able to go outside again. This feels like a new lease of life Each week we will look at a different aspect of life in Bristol over the years, focusing on themes as varied as fashion, the workplace, family life and transport. Don’t miss your chance every tuesday over the next six weeks to complete your own Memory lane 96-page souvenir edition that you can look at time and time again. to ensure you don’t miss out, you’ll find details of how you can get the Bristol Post delivered directly to your door or reserved by your newsagent on page 36&37 today. You can also order your own highquality photographic print copy of any picture you see in these pages. to find out more, visit www.mirrorpix.com. And as if this wasn’t enough, don’t forget to check out www.memorylane. co.uk, a new website packed full of amazing pictures and memories from years gone by. » Next Tuesday – in your Post Pam Reader Explore the past at In safe hands THIS WEEK THE WAY WE CARED moon to have had the vaccine. I’m so happy I’ll be able to go outside again. This feels like a new lease of life. I thought they were actors on the TV saying it was painless, but it really was.” NHS England and NHS Improvement South West Chief Pharmacist Stephen Brown said: “It’s great to see the first community pharmacies in the South West delivering these life-saving vaccinations, bringing the vaccine out to more places in local communities, making the vaccine more accessible. “Pharmacies who have worked incredibly hard throughout the pandemic will now play a vital role in delivering the vaccination, supporting the national drive to protect the nation from the virus.” People invited to make an appointment through the new national booking service will be given a choice between a vaccination centre or a pharmacy service. However, it’s important to note people will not be able to book an appointment without an invitation letter. On January 11, a huge coronavirus vaccination centre opened in Ashton Gate. Military personnel are now being trained to give the jabs at the mass centre. 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Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 5 Man jailed after spree with stolen cards A homeless alcoholic who went on a spending spree with stolen bank cards has been jailed. simon selman told police he knew nothing about a burglary in which the cards were taken. he said he was given the cards, along with £50, and was told to buy cigarettes and scratch cards. he fraudulently bought just over £300 worth of items, Bristol Crown Court heard. The 47-year-old, now with a stated address of Gloucester Road, Avonmouth, pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods and fraud. he asked for 11 charges to be considered. Judge William hart jailed him for four months. he told selman: “Dishonesty has been a dominant feature of your life since you were very young. “I think alcohol treatment would be doomed to failure.” The court heard a resident of hotwell Road area rose at 7.15am on December 3 last year and was contacted by Barclays Bank, Breaking news at www. Bristol .live which reported unusual activity on his bank card. The householder then saw his front door was open and £20,000 worth of cameras were stolen as well as his wallet containing three bank cards. It turned out selman used the cards to make purchases totalling £310.82 from shops around Clifton Triangle. Nicholas Clough, defending, said: “mr selman was homeless, addicted to alcohol and vulnerable.” Ian Ochieng, left, was described in court as a ‘dangerous, predatory individual and a threat to women’ Court ‘Dangerous predator’ jailed for rape and assault Geoff Bennett Court reporter geoff.bennett@reachplc.com A mAN convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in Bristol city centre has been jailed. A judge concluded that Ian ochieng, a paranoid schizophrenic, targeted two women three days apart in June 2019. he took his first victim to a secluded spot and forced himself on her in an assault lasting some 30 minutes. And he approached his second, equally vulnerable victim and touched her inappropriately, Bristol Crown Court heard. ochieng, 27, of saltmarsh Drive in lawrence Weston, denied wrongdoing. But a jury convicted him of rape and sexual assault. Judge William hart gave him a 16-year extended sentence, comprising of 12 years’ custody and four years’ extended licence. ochieng has to serve two-thirds of the custodial term before the parole board considers his fitness for release. The judge told him: “I regard you as a dangerous, predatory individual and a threat to women.” ochieng was barred from working with vulnerable adults and children and ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely. A jury heard the first victim left her friends and was in horsefair when ochieng took her behind Poundland and raped her. In interview she said: “All I remember is that it really hurt and then I ended up running off and I was trying to put my clothes back on, but I couldn’t because it was raining.” As she walked home in a state of partial undress she encountered four friends who came to her aid. They called an ambulance and she ultimately gave an account of being sexually assaulted. After an examination DNA matched the profile of ochieng. Three days later ochieng approached a second woman who had either passed out or fallen asleep outside a Bristol nightclub and touched her inappropriately. sarah Regan, prosecuting, read an impact statement from the first complainant, who outlined the serious anxiety and relationship difficulties she suffered as a result of her ordeal and asked: “I’d like to know what right this person thought he had to take me off the street and rape me?” The second complainant said: “I ask myself if he was attracted by drunken women; I did not lead him on at all.” miss Regan said other woman had reported sexual assaults by ochieng - but he was either acquitted of wrongdoing or matters were not pursued. Jennifer Tallentire, defending, said her client is a paranoid schizophrenic, who had undergone mental health treatment, and whose sexual inhibition is less prevalent when he is well. she told the court in June 2019 his mental health deteriorated, however. miss Tallentire said during that time he was suffering from “paranoid feelings” which included fears someone was going to shoot him and a belief he had a GPs device in his stomach. she conceded that her client was smoking cannabis when he assaulted the second complainant.

Hot meals for those who need them most Working together to feed FareShare has a network of more than warehouses across the UK HELP AT HAND Volunteers across UK are pitching in set up in 2018 to help vulnerable people in south Edinburgh, and soon signed up to FareShare. The centre runs a number of food initiatives, including pop-up dinners, a community café, a weekly community “pay what you can” meal and real fast food, where volunteers create two-course meals and deliver them to those in need. Donna McArdle, development manager at Bridgend Farmhouse, says: “Food plays a vital role in helping us bring together the multigenerational community around us.” The range of produce that FareShare provides helps the charity with its work. Donna says: “A lot of the people who take part in our initiatives also volunteer in the kitchen, so receiving a range of different and unpredictable ingredients each week has taught them to think creatively, which instils in them a greater sense of confidence – that’s the best thing we can give them.” the nation Barclays has partnered with the charity Fareshare to slash the numBer oF people going hungry this winter FooD poverty has dramatically increased during the coronavirus pandemic. So Barclays has pledged to help those in desperate need this winter by working with FareShare, the UK’s largest food redistribution charity. For every £1 you give to FareShare through Barclays, it will give double, up to a total of £1million. Shockingly, as many as one in eight people goes hungry in the UK. That’s a huge 8.4 million people – equivalent to the population of London – who don’t have enough to eat. Even more alarming is that one in five children grows up in a household where food is scarce, and one in four parents skips meals due to a lack of money. Those suffering from food poverty are people with low or no income, and with poor access to affordable nutritious food; or a lack of knowledge, skills or equipment to FULL SHELVES Food for children who are at risk The pandemic has meant big changes for Melton Learning Hub. On top of the charity’s main focus of education and youth activities, it is now running a food bank across the district. Sarah Cox, the hub’s centre manager, tells us: “When our local council asked us for help, our FareShare membership meant that we could quickly ensure that food is safe and prepared properly. So it’s appalling to learn that one third of food is wasted every year – that’s an astonishing 1.3 billion tonnes. FareShare, which has a network of more than 30 warehouses across the UK, takes food that cannot be sold in shops, either because of packaging errors, a short shelf life or overproduction, and redistrib utes it to 11,000 frontline organisations. The food that FareShare redistributes is nourishing and fresh. It goes to homeless hostels, school breakfast clubs, domestic violence refuges, older people’s lunch clubs, food banks and hospices. Ninety per cent of these charities have seen demand reach crisis levels since the take on this new responsibility. All the children we support are in the vulnerable category, which the government says must stay in education. “We’ve been getting food parcels to vulnerable kids during lockdown. Some are on ‘at risk’ registers. In many cases, we might be the only agency that has had ‘eyes on’ with that child.” pandemic started, and they expect demand to remain high throughout the winter. To help people get through this challenging time, Barclays has launched its £100million Covid-19 Community Aid Package. Set up to help charities carry out the vital work they do, the bank is pledging £100million to help those affected by the crisis, including low-income families, isolated elderly people and key workers. As part of the aid package, for every £1 you give to FareShare, Barclays will give £2 – up to £1million. FareShare’s experience in food redistribution means it is able to provide up to four meals with every £1 donated. So donating £1 through Barclays will mean 12 meals for people in need. ‘Children can’t learn on an empty stomach’ Melton Learning Hub views food as part of the greater education process it provides. “A child’s wellbeing has to be right before they can learn,” explains Sarah. “We also educate kids about healthy eating and encourage them to try different types of food. “We get an amazing array of produce from FareShare.” Donate to FareShare For every £1 donated to FareShare through Barclays, Barclays will give £2 When you donate with Barclays your £1 will allow FareShare to provide 12 MEALS to people in need To help feed someone this winter, go to fareshare.org.uk/ Barclays or text GIVE 5, GIVE 10 or GIVE 20 to 70630 T&Cs apply Terms & conditions: Barclays will match donations made via Barclays donation link or text number at a rate of £2 for every £1 donated across all platforms. Up to a total of £1,000,000 in matched donations from Barclays, until 28/2/2021. Donations made to FareShare (reg charity no. 1100051) through other channels will not be matched. Text GIVE 5, GIVE 10 or GIVE 20 to 70630 to donate £5, £10 or £20. Texts cost your donation amount plus your standard network rate. Barclays Bank UK PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 759676). Registered in England. Registered no. 9740322. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 7 Mayor hits back at Minister for stirring up statue debate The mayor of Bristol has criticised a government minister for inflaming the debate over the toppling of Colston Statue last year. Marvin Rees spoke out after Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick wrote a strongly worded article in the Sunday Telegraph about a forthcoming new law to protect historic monuments from being removed “on a whim or at the behest of a baying mob”. Mr Rees accused him of stirring up an “adversarial culture”, using unwelcome “social media language” and failing to accurately depict the situation in Bristol. In the opinion piece, Mr Jenrick hit out at “flash mobs”, “town hall militants” and “woke worthies” who he said were overriding due process. The Conservative politician said new legislation would require planning permission for any changes, which a minister could also veto. Mr Jenrick’s article was widely seen as a clear reference to the toppling of a statue to slave trader edward Colston in Bristol in June last year, although he did not directly mention it. Asked to comment, Mr Rees said: that the CAZ does not come like a 10-tonne block of concrete landing on people. WIth any CAZ you bring in a series of mitigations. “Some of the comments were about access to the hospital. “What we would do is work with the hospital to make sure people who attended hospital could put their registration in and say they were at the hospital. “You give people a transition period as well, so businesses can have a one or two-year opportunity to transition their vehicles. “If you look at examples from other cities, these are the kind of mitigations we would be looking at.” Mr Rees said Bristol City Council received negative headlines that it had missed “very artificial” government deadlines over the CAZ but that the delays were because the authority was raising these very issues with Whitehall about householders, firms and organisations located in a CAZ. He said: “A CAZ is a very blunt instrument and could have unintended consequences for the hospital and the business community and we were making the point we have to take the time to make sure we are thinking about the implications for sole traders, some of the big institutions and some of the people who live in the area. “We weren’t getting much purchase with those arguments publicly because the headlines became ‘You’re not meeting your deadlines’ but we were raising all these issues that are now being raised. “There will be full mitigations with any Clean Air proposal. It’s not a back-of-the-envelope process. It’s a formal process. Some of them offer periods of time for people to transition and some will be where people won’t be tied up in it at all. “But those mitigations are agreed with government over the summer as we move towards the full business case, and the mitigations we put in place are not allowed to undermine the very basic legal requirement that we reach compliance in the shortest possible time.” Mr Rees had wanted to avoid having to charge drivers to enter a CAZ and hoped road layout changes including more pedestrianisation, cycle lanes and bus priority routes introduced during the pandemic would be sufficient. But the Government has ordered the council to find the quickest way to get Bristol’s air pollution to within legal limits. A strategic outline business case will go to city council cabinet for approval on February 25 before formal submission to the Government. THe mayor of Bristol has outlined how some residents, businesses and hospital staff and visitors could be exempt from Clean Air Zone (CAZ) fees. Marvin Rees, who last week announced that drivers of older, polluting vehicles were set to be charged to enter a small area of the city centre, says “full mitigations” will be put in place to ensure fairness. He said these needed to be agreed with the Government over the summer but they could include a system where motorists going to the BRI typed in their car registration to avoid having to pay £9. Asked at a press conference on Wednesday whether residents living in the proposed zone, referred to as “small area CAZ D”, would have to pay every time they drove to and from home, Mr Rees said: “We have said from the beginning Clean air zone Some residents and hospital visitors could be exempt Nurse struck off after ‘not realising seriousness’ of insulin dose mix-up A BRISTol nurse with nearly 30 years’ experience has been struck off after giving an extra dose of insulin to a diabetic patient. Wendi Anne Williams failed to understand the seriousness of the incident and showed a “frightening” lack of insight, the Nursing and Midwifery Council heard. She also created false records claiming she had administered medication to a number of other patients at olive Tree House in Patchway when she had not done so. The NMC panel heard that Miss Williams, who registered in 1989, has not worked as a nurse since 2018 when she gave a diabetic an extra dose of insulin and failed to report the error. The patient, who had been a pharmacist, was left “extremely distressed” and asked her to monitor his blood sugar, but there is no evidence she did. Miss Williams’ former manager told the hearing: “Wendi said that she was sorry and apologised. However, we noticed that she did not comprehend the seriousness of the situation. “There was a lack of insight which was frightening. Giving an extra dose of insulin can cause someone to go into hypoglycaemia – low glucose levels in the blood – which in the worst of circumstances can result in the individual going into a coma.” The panel found that Miss Williams failed to give prescribed medications to four other residents, but dishonestly signed their records claiming she had. It also heard she neglected to tell olive Tree House that she failed to pass her probation at a previous employer, Kingfisher lodge. The NMC ruled that Miss Williams should be struck off. It said in its ruling: “Miss Williams’ dishonest behaviour falls seriously short of the standard expected of a registered nurse and amounts to misconduct. Patients were put at risk and were caused physical and emotional harm and consequent distress as a result of Miss Williams’ misconduct.” Breaking news at www. 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Green Queen Square Millennium Square Anchor Square Playing Field Cemetery Windmill Hill City Farm Playing Field Castle Park Brandon Hill Victoria Park Dame Emily Play Park Amphitheatre St Philip Bridge Bristol Bridge Pero’s Bridge Redcliffe Bridge Prince Street Bridge Footbridge Bedminster Bridge Footbridg Footbridge Footbridge TEM QU CENTRE WINDMI SOUTHVILLE BEDMINSTER The council’s proposed ‘small CAZ D’ covers a boot-shaped area in central Bristol EN U E W H I T BY ROAD J ERSEY AVEN U E Q U E E N S H I L L ROAD H U NGER FOR D ROAD HUNGER FOR D ROA D C LOTH I ER ROAD EMERY ROAD HAZELBU RY ROAD R D NTY ST D AV EN U E D SALISBU RY ROAD U PPER ST HAVERSTOCK ROAD SUMMER H I LL BRECKNOCK ROAD AR C BELLUTON COLLI N ROAD BRAI KEN R I DGE R D SUTTO N AVE SU N NYDEN E RD U PPER SAN DH U RST ROAD I NGHAM ROAD CONWAY ROAD C H U RC H I LL R D SAN DHOLME ROAD SAN DOWN R D SAN DGATE R WOODCROFT ROAD GUERNSEY AVE LATIMER C L ALLISON AV EN U E ST AU BIN’S AVE B E L ROYD AVE N U E STON ELEIGH ROAD Q 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PHILIPS MARSH ARNO'S VALE WINDMILL HILL KNOWLE To Brislington APPR OACH ROAD NSAL ROAD N UTGROVE AVEN U E SYLVIA AV EN U E SYLVIA AVEN U E N EWQUAY ROAD G LYN VA L E W H I T BY ROAD HAMSTE A D ROAD Q U E E N S H I L L ROAD HUNGER FOR D ROA D BU RY ROAD WEDMORE VA LE WEDMOR E VALE HAZELBU RY ROAD PORTWALL LAN E SOMERSET STR EET MEAD STREET VICTOR IA G R BELLE V U E R D CAMB R ID G E ST OXFOR D ST R E ET WI LLIAM ST H I LL STR EET ST L U KE’S C R ES C ENT PRIN C E SS STR EET N EW QU EEN ST WI N DSOR TER R GR EEN ST ANGE RS RD COU NTY ST WATER LA R AV E N HI LL ROAD KNOWLE ROAD LI LYMEAD AV EN U E KETC H RD TYN I N G ROAD RAYMON D ROAD ALMRAM R D FITZGERALD ROA D ST AGN ES AVE GR EEN DALE R D AD AD S T J O H N S C R E SC E N T WI NGFI ELD ROAD B E C KINGTON R D RAVEN H I LL A V E STOCKWOOD C R ES TIM SBURY ROA D EXMOUTH ROAD TEIGNMOUTH ROAD KER RY ROAD KENMAR E ROAD CREDITON CRES C E NT CO SALISBU RY ROAD U PPER ST HAVERSTOCK ROAD SUMMER H I LL BRECKNOCK ROAD ARNO’S ST C EMETERY R D HAR R O WDEN E ROAD B EACONSFI ELD R D MARSTO N ROAD MAXSE ROAD SYDEN HAM R D BELLUTON ROAD NORTON ROAD COLLI N ROAD BRAI KEN R I DGE R D SUTTO N AVE SU N NYDEN E RD U PPER SAN DH U RST ROAD SAN DR I NGHAM ROAD CONWAY ROAD C H U RC H I LL R D SAN DHOLME ROAD SAN DOWN R D SAN DGATE ROAD HAR ROW ROAD MANWORTH Y ROAD KEN N ETH R OA D GROVE PARK R D GRO V E PA RK AVE PEN DEN NIS PAR K S H E RWELL ROAD J EAN ROAD STON ELEIGH ROAD WOODB R I DGE R D H ENGROVE R D LEIGHTON ROAD TALBOT ROAD WELLGARTH GR EENWOOD Q U E E N S DA L E C R E S C E N T C ROSSWAYS ROA D ROAD ROAD KENSI NGTON PAR K R D LO DWAY R D MONTROSE PRK W ATER LAN E J U B ILEE ROAD RU N NYMEDE AVE ELLESMERE RD ASPE N DR CHU R C H G H UN ES H U N G E R F O R D W L K BANTRY ROAD TOR R I NGTO N AV EN U E SOMERDAL E AVEN U E COSSI N GTON ROAD WESTLEIGH PARK PONSFOR D ROAD H ENGROVE AVE IMPER IAL ROAD W E ST TO W N PAR K B ERYL GR OVE BROADFI ELD RO A D B ROA DFI EL D ROAD PU MP LA SH I P LAN E P R EWETT ST R EET N E S A L AVE BECKI NGTON ROAD PY LE H I LL C R ES R ICHMON D ST HI LL AVEN U E H EN RY ST S T E V EN S C R ES BUSHY PAR K STAN LEY H I LL SC HOOL R D PA R K STR E E T BAYHAM ROAD C ROWN DALE R D ROOKERY ROAD ROOKERY ROAD C LYDE R D HAWTHOR N E STR EET BALMA I N ST SOMERSET ROAD CALCOT ROAD CALCOT ROAD AN DOVER ROAD MI N EH EAD ROAD MI N EH EAD ROAD FRIEN DSHI P ROAD STONELEIGH C R ES MELB U RY ROAD GALWAY ROAD LISBU R N ROAD LIS B ROAD BARNSTAPLE ROAD I NSTO W R D PADSTOW ROA D DU N S T E R R D K I N GS H I L L RO A D KI NGSH I LL ROAD GREEN LEAZE ROA D H I L L C R EST SPRINGLEAZE C H I LTO N R D W E STB R O O K R D WEST TOWN GR WAR R I N G TO N R D H U LS E R OA D GLENARM WALK HOL LYWOOD ROAD BU LLER ROAD QU EENS ROAD GR EENMORE ROAD RU NSW IC K ROAD KI NG’ S ROAD R EPTON ROAD WICHESTER ROAD STAN HOPE ST S T AN HOPE ST CHAPEL ST R E E T SMAL L ST PH I LI P ST HAR DEN H U I SH ROAD S AVOY ROAD H I LLSBOROUGH ROAD ST JOH N’S LANE ST LUKE’S ROAD ST JOHN’S LANE ALBERT ROAD ALBERT ROAD BLOOMFIELD ROAD BLOOMFIELD ROAD ALLISON ROAD CATTLE MARKET ROAD F E E D ER ROAD W I CK ROAD WICK ROAD WICK ROAD AXBRIDGE ROAD SALCOMBE ROAD EINSTER AVENUE HENGROVE LANE STURMINSTER ROAD DAVENTRY ROAD TALBOT ROAD BROAD WALK BROAD WALK I LMI NSTER AVEN U E ILMINSTER AVEN UE MELVIN S QUAR E TAVISTOCK ROAD C ON NAUGHT ROAD CADOGAN ROAD AD LANGTON ROAD ST ST LUKE’S R D HORT ST ALB ERT CRES ALBERT ROAD REDCATCH ROAD W E ST TOW N L A N E B3119 WEST TOWN LA N E B 3119 R EDCATC H ROAD R EDCATC H ROAD SANDY PARK ROAD SCHO OL ROAD ILIPS CAUSEWAY A4320 R E D C LI FFE WAY A38 CLARENCE ROAD A370 YORK ROAD A370 CALLINGTON WAY A4174 CALLINGTON WAY A4174 BRISTOL HILL A4 BATH ROAD A4 BATH ROAD A4 BATH ROAD A4 WELLS R O A D A37 WELLS ROAD A37 WELLS ROAD WELLS ROAD A37 AIRPORT ROAD AIRPORT ROAD A4174 TEMPLE GATE St Anne's Infant School St Philips Marsh Nursery School St Mary Redcliffe & Temple School Redcliffe CC & Nursery Victoria Park Primary School St Mary Redcliffe C of E Primary School Hillcrest Primary School Cleve House School Holymead Primary School Holymead Primary School West Town Lane Academy Knowle Park Primary School Oasis Academy Connaught W St Anne’s Park Sparke Evans Park Victoria Park Perrett’s Park Arno’s Vale Cemetery Arno’s Court Park Redcatch Park Cricket Ground Recreation Ground The Square edminster ridge Footbridge Bath Bridge Totterdown Bridge Footbridge Bristol Imperial Sports Centre NPower Private Roads AVON MEADS ST. PHILIPS MARSH ARNO'S VALE WINDMILL HILL KNOWLE To Brislington Proposed charges ProPosed CAZ charges for non-compliant vehicles » Private cars, taxis, LGVs (up to 3.5 tonnes) - £9 per day » Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, buses & coaches - £100 per day Adam PostAns Local Democracy Reporter adam.postans@reachplc.com “It is a responsibility of political leaders not to use language that sets up that kind of adversarial culture. “We get enough of that anyway - we don’t need that kind of social media language. “It is a poor analysis of what is actually going on. “Colston Statue was pulled down in circumstances I could not endorse, but the way we have gone about discussing our history now is the way you would want. “We pulled together the history commission, it will be engaging with the city. “We have a cultural board and will go on a very patient and inclusive conversation with Bristol about who we are.” Mr Rees said the minister’s comments were “nowhere near the approach we have taken”. In the article, Mr Jenrick wrote: “We live in a country that believes in the rule of law, but when it comes to protecting our heritage, due process has been overridden. That can’t be right. “Local people ought to have the chance to be consulted on whether a monument should stand or not. “What has stood for generations should be considered thoughtfully, not removed on a whim or at the behest of a baying mob.”

8 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol.live NEWS Heartbreak ‘We want to make most of limited time together’ £3.30 £1.65 £3 £1.50 £6.50 £3.25 Pick up your favourite brands at your local Co-op £3 £6 See participating stores for details. Subject to availability. Whilst stocks last. Nescafé Azera Americano 100g was £6.00 now £3.00 (£3.00 per 100g), PG Tips 240 Pyramid Tea Bags 696g was £6.50 now £3.25 (46.7p per 100g), Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut Granola Chocolate and Nut 380g was £3.30 now £1.65 (43.4p per 100g), Quaker Oat So Simple 12 Original Sachets 12x27g was £3.00 now £1.50 (46p per 100g). Offer ends 9 February 2021. Emma grimshaw emma.grimshaw@reachplc.com Little Alessi Smith was born without a heartbeat, with doctors fighting for 35 minutes to save her life. She is now severely brain damaged and is unable to cry, swallow or move by herself. Her parents Reagan lewis and Mitch Smith, 29, say they have made the most of every single moment because they know their time is limited. the pair, from Mangotsfield, are taking it in turns to sit by the fourmonth-old’s bedside because Covid rules mean they are not able to visit the hospital at the same time. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation trusts said the rules are in place to protect the safety of patients and staff. Reagan had a straightforward pregnancy but complications during birth resulted in her being rushed in for an emergency C-section, during which she was put to sleep. When she awoke, she was told the devastating news that Alessi was born without a heartbeat and had been rushed into intensive care. the 24-year-old said: “it was like waking up in a nightmare. i didn’t know what was real. When i came round the nurses told me i needed to rest and recover and only Mitch could go and see Alessi. “ten minutes later, i was told ‘you really need to go down and see your baby, she is very poorly’. i was trying to prepare myself for what i was about to walk into. it was heartbreaking the first time i saw her, i couldn’t speak – i was lost for words. i just sat in my wheelchair in disbelief. We didn’t know what was going to happen, we had to take it hour by hour. Not knowing when and what bad news we were going to get each day.” Alessi stayed on the NiCU unit for 10 weeks, which involved being on a ventilator, having a chest drain due to a punctured lung from resuscitation, three days of cooling the brain, an MRi confirming severe brain damage, seizures, suspected meningitis and extubation from the ventilator. Mitch’s wish was to have Alessi home for Christmas, along with his elder daughter, iyla, aged six. Alessi was discharged from hospital a week before Christmas, and the family were able to spend the special day together. But weeks later, her health deteriorated again, and she is now being cared for back at Bristol Breaking news at www.Bristol.live Baby Alessi with her family, left, and in hospital, far left Children’s Hospital. “Coronavirus has made the situation so much worse, not just for us but for Mitch’s daughter iyla it must be so difficult to comprehend, trying to understand what’s gone on and the fact she’s unable to visit makes it harder,” said Reagan. “Covid rules also mean we can barely be with Alessi together. We are having to have difficult conversations and make crucial decisions alone,” said Reagan. “this shouldn’t be the case. Parents should be allowed to be with their child 24/7, it angers me as you can go to a supermarket along with 100 strangers yet you can’t sit with your daughter as a family even when you have your own room. it makes no sense.” Doctors have also told the family that Alessi suffers from severe hearing loss, and is likely to need hearing aids. She has to stay in hospital for at least another month. Reagan’s older sister, Amber, has now launched a Gofundme so Mitch does not need to work during this traumatic period. the 29-year-old said: “it’s been horrendous. Covid restrictions have robbed Reagan and Mitch of the opportunity to sit together at their daughter’s side whilst she battled through this. Reagan and Mitch are not the sort of people to ask for help, which is why we are doing so on their behalf. Alessi is unable to move her limbs, will never be able to walk or talk, and will never be able to care for herself. Alessi’s life expectancy is limited. “the time Reagan and Mitch have left with Alessi is so incredibly precious and should be spent together as a family making memories so please help us by donating and allowing Mitch to be off work without the financial worry.” Dr William Oldfield, medical director at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation trust, said: “We recognise the impact Covid-19 is having on everyone and our aim is to accommodate visitors in a way that maintains the safety of patients, staff and visitors in line with national guidance. We appreciate some families will have very exceptional circumstances where it will be necessary to vary this guidance and we encourage visitors to speak to staff on the ward if they have any specific needs they feel should be taken into consideration.” to donate, go to help-reagan-andmitch- be-together-with-alessi

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10 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol.live NEWS Breaking news at www.Bristol.live in brief Pair in court on drug and money laundering charges Two people appeared in court in Bristol charged with drug offences and money laundering. Kemar Lewis, 36, of St Pauls, and Kelly Smith, 40, of Easton, face three counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply, and one count of acquiring/using/ possessing criminal property. During a court hearing on wednesday, Lewis was remanded into custody, while Smith was released on conditional bail pending a further hearing at a future date. A third man arrested in connection with the inquiry has been released under investigation. Vital check Trip to the optician helped save teen’s sight A DEAL SO GOOD, IT’LL GIVE YOU CHILLS. 5 for £ 5 on selected frozen products Selected Asda stores. Selected lines. Subject to availability. Birds Eye 4 Steamfresh Family Favourite Mix £1.50 540g (27.8p per 100g), Goodfella’s Stonebaked Thin Margherita Pizza £1.75 345g (50.7p per 100g), Birds Eye 10 Omega 3 Fish Fingers £2 280g (71.4p per 100g), McCain Lightly Spiced Wedges £1.50 650g (23.1p per 100g), Birds Eye Green Cuisine Chicken-Free Dippers £2 220g (90.9p per 100g). Delivery, collection and minimum basket charges may apply. Delivery/ collection slots subject to availability. Carrier bag charges may apply. 14-year-old Charlie Leonard Conor GOGARTY Chief reporter conor.gogarty@reachplc.com A TeeNAGeR’S headaches prompted him to visit an opticians – where he was told a growth in his brain could make him blind. Charlie Leonard, 14, had been planning to get a takeaway after visiting the Cribbs Causeway opticians, but instead found himself being prepared for a major operation at Bristol Children’s Hospital. The Backwell School pupil, from Flax Bourton, spent six days in the hospital in October, having a shunt inserted into his brain. He is now recovering well. His mum Marie, 52, said: “I wasn’t really concerned before the eye test, so it was a huge shock when I found out we needed to go to hospital.” Charlie was having headaches last spring, which eased but eventually returned, accompanied by vomiting. “It was not a constant thing,” said Marie. “I put them down to a migraine because the pain was behind his eyes.” While he was off school for a few days, Marie took him to Specsavers in The Mall, where he had an appointment with optometrist Gaurav Patel. Mr Patel said: “In the test room I got chatting to Charlie about football as well as his symptoms, and he explained about the headaches. “His vision was good and he wasn’t a specs wearer, so I thought perhaps he was maybe just having a bit too much screen time. “As soon as I started the examination, I could see something wasn’t right.” Taking photos of the back of Charlie’s eyes, Gaurav saw his optic nerves were slightly raised, suggesting a build-up of pressure in the brain. Marie said: “After a short while, the optometrist came out and had a word with me. He explained Charlie had to go to A&e as soon as possible. “He’d been at school that day and played football. He’d been expecting a Nando’s after the appointment. It was a bit surreal how it changed from such a normal day. “Within a few hours, he was wired up to a machine on a high dependency ward awaiting an operation at the Children’s Hospital. They prepped ❝He dealt with it really well. It was worse for him when he came out of hospital and the reality kicked in that he wouldn’t be able to play sport for months Mum Marie him for an op that night. “It was a very worrying time but I was in so much shock it was hard to take in.” Doctors at the hospital confirmed the build-up of fluid in his brain, which they believed to be caused by a blockage. “Charlie was then kept on a high dependency unit and monitored every hour,” Marie added. “The next day he had an MRI which confirmed a growth in his brain was causing the blockage. “It was scary to hear that and know that he would need an operation to relieve the pressure, as unfortunately the fluid couldn’t be drained.” Due to the location of the growth and the high risk of it growing back if removed, a shunt was inserted instead, to redirect the fluid. A biopsy of the growth showed it was non-cancerous. “I was with him the whole time,” said Marie. “Because of Covid, he could only have one person with him. “The staff in the hospital were fantastic. Charlie was absolutely remarkable. There was an element of shock for him but he was so amenable. “He dealt with it really well. “It was worse for him when he came out of hospital and the reality kicked in that he wouldn’t be able to play sport for months.” Doctors told Marie her son could have lost his sight if the build-up had been left longer. She said: “It’s going to take six months for the build-up and swelling to go down. Charlie’s going to need regular MRIs to check the growth.” Marie joked: “He did get that Nando’s eventually. It was long overdue.” Charlie, a keen footballer and big Bristol City fan, will not be able to play contact sport until he gets the green light from an MRI in March. Marie said: “I’m so grateful to Gaurav for spotting the problem, as well as his prompt action. It made me realise the importance of eye tests.” Mr Patel said: “Charlie’s case demonstrates how important it is to get your eyes checked regularly, every two years, and also to make an appointment if you notice any changes in your vision. “The earlier a problem is picked up, the better the chance of successful treatment.”

Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 11 Hospital evacuated after small fire A hospitAl in Bristol was evacuated yesterday afternoon after a “small” fire broke out. the fire at st Michael’s hospital in southwell street was reported to Avon Fire and Rescue service just before 1pm with the service confirming that crews from Bedminster, temple, Kingswood and southmead attended. the building was evacuated as the fire was quickly tackled. police and ambulance crews attended the scene but no injuries were reported. pictures from the scene showed a number of engines on the scene as crews went to work on the flames, with a number of people standing outside the hospital. Dr Mark smith, deputy chief executive and chief operating officer at University hospitals Bristol and Weston Nhs Foundation trust, said that the evacuation had been a precaution. he added: “We can confirm there was a small fire involving an appliance which was contained to a non-patient room at st Michael’s Breaking news at www. Bristol .live hospital this afternoon. Nobody was injured but as a precaution and in line with our fire safety protocols staff and patients were evacuated from the building for a short period. “At no point was there a threat to patient safety. “the fire was quickly dealt with and patients have returned to the hospital. “We would like to thank our fantastic staff and the emergency services for their swift action to minimise the impact.” Emergency workers outside St Michael’s Hospital yesterday Delays Patients waiting an hour for transfer to A&E BUY IT FROM £13 FREE P&P WORTH OVER £50 Sophie GRUBB sophie.grubb@reachplc.com PAtiENts taken to Bristol hospitals by ambulance have been waiting more than an hour to be seen by A&E. last week, almost 160 patients at one trust alone waited 60 minutes or longer to be transferred from the ambulance team to accident and emergency (A&E) staff. this was recorded by University hospitals Bristol and Weston Nhs Foundation trust (UhBW), with 158 such delays in the seven days to sunday (January 17) - the secondhighest figure of all acute trusts in England. the only trust to record more was University hospitals Birmingham Nhs Foundation trust, pA news agency reports, with 237 delays of more than 60 minutes. UhBW runs A&Es at Bristol Royal hospital for Children, Bristol Royal infirmary and Weston General hospital, while southmead hospital’s A&E is run by North Bristol Nhs trust. North Bristol’s figure was low in comparison, with just 11 ambulance- A&E handovers taking more than an hour last week. the weekly figures were released by Nhs England, as it continues to meas- ure the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite previous images showing queues of ambulances outside hospitals, a handover delay does not always mean a patient has waited in the ambulance. they might have been moved into an A&E department, but staff were not available to complete the handover. Nationally, more than 3,300 patients waited longer than an hour to be handed over last week. this was down from 5,513 the previous week, which was the highest weekly figure so far this winter. that week, UhBW recorded 169 handovers in excess of an hour. the trust declined to comment on the Nhs England figures, but has not downplayed the pressures facing its staff as hospital admissions continue to climb. Military personnel have been drafted in this week to support the Nhs workforce, while the clinical commissioning group for Bristol has said staff are under “intense strain”. Earlier this week, southmead hospital said its Covid-19 patient numbers are at the “highest ever” since the outbreak began. Bristol City Council reported on Monday that 404 coronavirus patients were being cared for in Bristol hospitals - the highest since the pandemic hit. Brought to you by Includes 7 products, 3 full size! THE BEAUTY EDIT Calling all clean and green beauty addicts! Our new Edit features an eco-friendly set that will enhance your wellbeing. Enjoy three full-size products from Beauty Kitchen and Aroma Active Laboratories, plus four travel-size treats from REN, Balance Me and Maui Moisture. The box is worth more than £50, but you can buy it from just £13. With such a huge saving, it won’t be around for long, so snap it up now! BUY NOW OK.CO.UK/BEAUTY-EDIT

12 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live COMMENT Breaking news at www. Bristol .live Letters&Opinion Pressure for car parking on the Downs will always continue NOW that the zoo is leaving its site in Clifton, the long fight to stop the Downs being used as a car park comes to an end .... or does it? The group Downs for People, who are leading this fight, says that the Downs Committee does not have the legal power to rent out the Downs for car parking. Many organisations have asked to use the Downs as a car park over the years, and it is certain that pressure for car parking will continue. The Zoo has parked cars on the Downs for more than 50 years which has set a bad example. The Zoo may be leaving, but no doubt other organisations will come and make their case to the Downs Committee to allow car parking for their visitors. Downs for People will continue its fight to clarify the position so that the Downs Committee is not able in law to allow further car parking. Do you want to see the Downs being used for car parking every summer? Without legal protection to stop the Downs Committee there is a real risk of the Downs continuing to be rented out as a car park. Peter Weeks Stoke Bishop £4.6bn is just not enough ✒ SO the Chancellor has set aside a further £4.6 billion pounds for business and rightly so for those genuine claimants, although nowhere near sufficient. No doubt this includes money for fraudulent opportunists and those self employed who have carried on working – their response must be of extreme gratitude Mr Chancellor. Nothing for the three million self employed and others – yes those freelancers and others. They do not count and are excluded as he says ‘have fallen through the cracks’. The Chancellor and Prime Minister have said they want to help everyone. Not true. Perhaps these two can also say how they intend to claim back the fraudulent claims amounting to billions of pounds. Those offered no support will also be expected to contribute in future taxes, if they have any livelihood or business at all after this pandemic. Nothing for key workers. Oh forgot, they did offer their ‘claps’ last year. Also a reduction in universal credit for the poorest in our society. No doubt these two politicians and others will not suffer financially at all. Any mediocre Chancellor would have put in furlough and other financial support. As the Prime Minister says that Winstone Churchill is his hero, then he must take careful heed of what this great man once said that adequacy is of no standard. David Bonomi Bristol I’ll go now Mrs, if you like ✒ My grandfather was a very skilled plasterer who worked on the fancy ceilings of many fine houses, the Theatre Royal and Bristol Hippodrome. There was more class distinction then and tradesmen were not always fully appreciated for their skills. Many posh houses in more affluent parts of the city had tradesmen’s entrances, usually the back PICTURE OF THE DAY Bristol waterfront, by Butch Holley » Send your photos to pictures@ bepp.co.uk door. He was a real craftsman, took pride in his work, and the thing that annoyed him most was when he would arrive at a house to do a job and the very first thing he would be asked is how long he would be? This really made him mad and he would reply, ‘I’ll go now Mrs, if you like’. A bit like now when a lockdown, a tier system or further restrictions to beat Covid-19 is announced, the first thing most people ask is ‘how long will it be?’. Unfortunately the virus doesn’t say ‘I’ll go now Mrs, if you like’, and there is no real answer to this question, because it depends on so many things, not least is our own individual actions to prevent it spreading. As we endure another lockdown against an even more virulent virus than last year, and just as my grandfather needed the time to do the best plastering job expected of him by the house owner, we must be patient and allow the health experts, scientists and government the time and our co-operation to do the best job they can. If we don’t and the restrictions are eased too soon, there will be more lockdowns and many more of us will die in future. P Collins Bristol Disgust at missing parcel ✒ I AM wondering if anyone else has had any issues with Parcelforce. My daughter who lives in Hong Kong sent us a parcel on November 26, said parcel was cleared at customs on December 6 and arrived at the depot for delivery on the 8th. The parcel never arrived. It was full of Christmas presents for her family in the UK. When my daughter queried the reason the parcel was taking so long , she was told that the parcel had been returned to sender because the recipient had not paid customs charges. This is not true. For starters there are no customs charges as the parcel was underneath the amount needed to pay charges and had been cleared at customs. And also, we as the recipients never at any stage even got the chance to pay anything anyway. There were absolutely no letters sent to us asking for a fee. This is disgusting and I smell a rat here. The said parcel is now supposedly on route back to Hong Kong but I would not be at all surprised if it never arrived. My daughter is upset as you can imagine. All her spending/planning on Christmas presents for her family have somehow disappeared in thin air after definitely being at the depot for delivery on December 8. 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14 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on instagram /Bristollive NEWS Breaking news at www.Bristol.live Diary of an urban Grandad With Stan Cullimore Ray of sunshine in dark days INSPIRATION can come from the strangest places. Sometimes ideas fall from the sky, landing inside your head fully formed, other times they appear in your dreams, like shadows. Only taking their true shape as sleep retreats and socks get pulled on. But this week, for the first time ever, I got inspired by daytime TV. Honestly. Daytime television. Who knew it could be such a useful tool for creative thinking? Not me. Though, to be completely honest, I was watching it in the early evening whilst snoozing slightly. But still, it counts. The fact remains. I was inspired. Well and truly. Hallelujah. Allow me to explain. One of the things that has been helping to pass the time here at Cullimore Cottage over the last few days, has been staring out of the window. Thoughtfully. Haven’t been wasting time, oh, no. Far from it. Been daydreaming. In particular, daydreaming about all the things I want to do when this madness is behind us. Of course, that’s if it ever does get behind us. If I had a penny for every powercrazed loon who puts on a serious face and announces that nothing will ever be the same again. Or tells us to get used to the new normal. Well, then I’d probably have enough to buy myself a new pair of socks. Which would be handy. Wouldn’t be surprised if you have been doing the same sort of thing as me. Not dreaming of new socks, although that is a dream worth having. No, I’m talking about putting together a wish list of all the stuff you haven’t been able to do for the last ten months. The bits and pieces of real life that have been left behind. Absent without leave. Strangely enough, I have been a bit stumped on this one. Getting writer’s block. The first problem is working out where to start. Do you go big, or start small and work up? Though, one thing I have decided, is this. The very first thing I am going to do when sanity returns, is to see how many of the crazy conspiracy theories online turn out be more accurate than expected. Or rather, more accurate than the stuff that is getting reported in the news. Quite frankly, things are so topsy turvy, I am now at the stage that if an alien lizard king turned up in a spaceship, wearing a tutu, announcing that the whole thing was a misunderstanding, I wouldn’t be that surprised. But I digress. Point is, the question still remains, what are the things you’ve missed that you can’t wait to get back into doing? Obviously, there will be loved ones to be seen, hugged and fussed over. Meals to be shared. Laughs and love lives to be renewed. For all of us. But after that has been done and dusted and dealt with, it will be time for other plans to be put into action. 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Learning Creating a typical day to give kids normality CEO and headteacher of Cornerstone Academy Trust in Devon, Jonathan Bishop believes live interaction with their teachers is important for his pupils. And when Jonathan’s pupils log on for a school day, that’s just what they can look forward to. “I think that’s been a really key component for us,” he says. “We’ve received really good feedback because it creates a typical day, and that’s helped give the kids some normality.” The schools worked quickly to identify which pupils needed support with devices or technology and helped ensure that could be delivered. But it doesn’t stop there. “It’s more important to set up a process and work in partnership with parents, providing the support they need, than simply saying a device solves the problem,” says Jonathan. “And a lot of that is about training, so we offer a lot of parent training.” He encourages pupils to take regular breaks – and welcomes the whole family on his Friday afternoon “Baking with the Bishops” cookery show. “It’s fundamentally important to be active,” he says. “Being isolated and sitting looking at a screen all day every day – even if it’s interactive like this – is soul destroying. I believe people need to be collaborative. “Some families do artwork together. For us it’s doing some baking – measuring out the ingredients and following a recipe. Baking with the Bishops is about that interaction, that humour – and it’s an opportunity for me to say to all of the children in the trust, thank you for working hard. “It’s a chance to bring families together, and it also allows me to pass on key messages. “Our big drive is for purposeful learning. Finding out more about science, for example, can be fascinating if we have a thirst for knowledge. “I think lockdown has pushed many families to view remote learning as just an isolated experience, with children sitting at the kitchen table or in the bedroom, trying to complete work to submit back to the teacher. For us, though, despite being under a lot of pressure, we’re in this together.” at home without tears teaCherS, parentS and expertS gIve advICe on hoW to get the beSt out of remote learnIng… Principal of Havelock Academy in Grimsby, Emma Marshall is supporting pupils with “cheer-up” videos, weekly welfare calls and a structured timetable of lessons. A mum-of-two as well as a principal, Emma Marshall knows what parents are going through as their children embark on remote learning. “I understand why parents are concerned,” she says. “I’m a parent myself. My kids are 12 and 17. My son is in the middle of his A-levels and is hopefully due to be off to university in September. Thankfully he’d already really worked for his Structure, downtime and Joe Wicks – how to make remote A visual timetable, a good routine and plenty of exercise will all help your children, says clinical psychologist Dr Kate Mason. “Younger children especially are emotional sponges, so they take their lead from us,” she explains. “It’s good to come from a place of calm – if children are calm they are more able to learn. mocks. But now he’s a bit like, ‘Well, I’m not doing my exams’, so I have to remind him to keep working.” Emma lists resilience as one of the key things young people need as they navigate We’re helping kids to hone important life skills this tricky time – and her school provides structure as well as practical help in terms of technology. “We’re making sure we build their resilience, so some of the skills we’re now looking at honing could be “Make a visual timetable so they can see what is going to happen during that day and that week. Kids thrive with structure; it helps them feel safe when they know what is coming next. Make the plan together with them and include lots of downtime and fun activities. It’s important to keep them looking forward. important life skills in a way that perhaps the more traditional curriculum doesn’t address,” she says. “Resilience is really important. We launched our ‘Havelock HIVE MIND Emma fosters team spirit that will benefit your exercise and encouraging them to keep talking. Hive’ which is built on a beehive idea, with everybody working together. It supports team spirit – it’s something we dreamt up in lockdown one and now it’s become a big part of our curriculum. “All of us are learning something new at the moment. For me it’s technology – I mean, wow! I couldn’t do what I’m doing now without it. That’s the same for all of us. I think if we’d have told the kids in lockdown one that they’d be doing their lessons all day on their Play- Station they would have laughed at us! But they’re doing it and it’s amazing.”

Produced in partnership with UK Government Government help ■ ThE Government is investing over £400million to support disadvantaged children and young people with access to technology through the pandemic, including providing 1.3 million laptops and tablets. ■ ThE Department for Education has partnered with some of the UK’s leading mobile network operators to provide free data to disadvantaged families until July 2021, further supporting remote education where needed. ■ 54,000 4G wireless routers have been provided, with free data for the academic year, to support disadvantaged children to access remote education and vital social care services. ■ fOR more guidance on remote learning and support for mental health and wellbeing, visit gov.uk/ coronavirus-remotelearning. ‘It’s been a big learning curve for all’ Mum-of-four Julie Tucker is impressed by how her daughters’ secondary school has improved its remote learning provision since the first lockdown. Every morning her two teenage girls begin their school day at 8.30am, and live lessons continue until 3.30pm. “It’s now much more organised and structured,” haphazard early on. It’s been a huge learning curve for everybody.” Julie’s abiding memory of the first lockdown is struggling to teach maths to 13-year-old Amy: “It was a real challenge as I I’d have to Google how to do something, teach myself to do it, and then help Amy.” Since March, Julie has been working at home in Edgware, London, for her job with a flexible workspace company. “I’m lucky because the girls are very conscientious and just get on with it,” she says. A-levels, and she’d much rather be at school with her friends. She really misses it, and it’s hard for her to get motivated now that they’re not going to do exams. She’s lost a sense of direction.” Julie focuses on a good balance for her girls, especially Abi, whom she encourages to “I’m just trying to support her and relieve the pressure – I always advise her to strike a balance between workload and downtime.” Every evening Abi meets up with her friends to chat online and play games. “That social element has been so important,” says Julie. “Her friendship group is 50 percent of the reason she loves going to school.” Emma’s tips to support your kids at home TALK TO yOUr CHILDrEn “Ask them how they’re doing and get them to tell you five things they’ve learnt that day. Reward them – even if it’s just a ‘Well done’. Praise goes a long way.” ASK THE SCHOOL “Make sure you – or the child – know they can get in touch with school with any problems at all. They shouldn’t feel they’re stuck at home by themselves. ” CrEATE A SAFE SPACE JUST FOr THEM “Not everyone has a nice diningroom table where they can set their computer up, but find them a nice quiet place to learn.” SET yOUr ExPECTATIOnS “Don’t try to do everything at once or complete all the tasks that the school is setting. Nobody is going to tell you you’re doing a terrible job. Teachers hugely appreciate the support from parents and we’re here to help you.” TAKE A SCrEEn BrEAK “Encourage daily exercise and time away from the screen. Getting out for a walk is very important. Or reading a physical book!” GET SHOWErED AnD rEADy FOr THE DAy “A daily routine is good. I would advise parents to make sure their kids get up, get showered and dressed, not spend the day in their pyjamas. So that way when you sit down to work or log into a live lesson it’s like you’re approaching a proper school day. I think putting school uniforms on might be a step too far, though. learning work for your kids “If English, maths, science, projects and so on aren’t going well, take a break and start to help their brains develop in other ways. Going out for walks, you could count the trees together. Ask them to go and find five things that are red, four things that are shiny, etc. It’s another way to learn. “Put the subtitles on the TV and get them to read them. And a lot of recent children’s films are brilliant for providing opportunities to talk about feelings. Exercise is key too – a bit of Joe Wicks is great for kids. “Keep in mind that parents are not teachers and have a bit of self compassion. Kids are designed to push their parents’ buttons and you’ll feel frustrated at times, so if that happens take a break – and then try again.”

18 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live NEWS Half of households fear running out of money HouseHolds believe it will take three years on average for their finances to fully recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a survey has found. More than a third (36 per cent) of households have not managed to save any money since the first lockdown in March 2020, the household financial confidence tracker from comparethemarket. com found. Just over half (52 per cent) report they are eating into their savings and 53 per cent are worried about running out of money. over a quarter (29 per cent) of families with children at home had struggled to pay their bills in the previous week, as had 16 per cent households without children living at home, the survey carried out between January 15 and 17 2021 found. Nearly three in 10 (28 per cent) of families with children living at home reported they felt less financially secure currently than during previous lockdowns, compared with 16 per cent of those with no children at home. some families reported having to sacrifice some income to take time off work for childcare, home schooling, or to provide support. If coronavirus lockdowns last beyond March, one in seven (13 per cent) families with children at home believe they will need to take on more debt. ursula Gibbs, director at comparethemarket.com, said: “unfortunately for many the financial impact of coronavirus will be felt long after lockdown lifts.” A reconstruction of psittacosaurus illustrating how the cloacal vent may have been used for signalling during courtship Image: Robert Nicholls Breaking news at www. Bristol .live Joy of T-Rex: City experts reveal how dinosaurs had sex John Houseman bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk BRISTOL scientists have discovered how dinosaurs had sex – by reconstructing their genitals for the first time. The discovery comes from the remains of a primitive relative of the legendary triceraptops. The fossil was so well preserved even the cloaca – an orifice used for mating – was visible. Resembling a giant turkey, the spectacular psittacosaurus – meaning parrot lizard – had a huge beak, horns on either side of its face and was about six and a half feet long. The organ in question was rich in the natural pigment melanin – which colours the skin, eyes and hair of animals. This would have allowed it to be used in display and signalling – similar to baboons and salamanders. It is believed large lobes on either side harboured musky scent glands – like crocodiles today. Lead author Dr Jakob Vinther, of the University of Bristol, said: “I noticed the cloaca several years ago after we had reconstructed the colour patterns of this dinosaur using a remarkable fossil which clearly preserves its skin and colour patterns. “It took a long while before we got around to finishing it off because no one has ever cared about comparing the exterior of cloacal openings of living animals, so it was largely unchartered territory.” The complete skeleton is housed at the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History in Frankfurt. It was dug up at a fossil site in north-western China called the Jehol Biota. Birds – the descendants of dinosaurs – have a cloaca. Usually covered by feathers, it is found under the body. Crocodiles – the closest living relatives of the biggest animals to walk the planet – also have one. When birds mate, they touch their cloacas for a few seconds. This brief ‘cloacal kiss’ is just enough time to inseminate the female. Now Dr Vinther and colleagues have identified the anatomy part in detail in a dinosaur. Less than an inch long, it is surrounded by dark tissue. The study, published in Current Biology, found the cloaca was unique in its appearance. But it exhibits features reminiscent to living alligators and crocodiles. Robert Nicholls said: “As a palaeoartist, it has been absolutely amazing to have an opportunity to reconstruct one of the last remaining features we didn’t know anything about in dinosaurs. “Knowing that at least some dinosaurs were signalling to each other gives palaeoartists exciting freedom to speculate on a whole variety of now plausible interactions during dinosaur courtship. “It is a game changer.” Sex between dinosaurs has puzzled scientists for decades. It would have been very difficult for large species to mate.

Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol.live live NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 19 Breaking news at www.Bristol.live .live Training for trouble The Avon Gorge is a picturesque spot – but it can also be deadly. Members of the Avon Fire & Rescue technical rope rescue unit held a rope rescue exercise in the gorge this week, ready to help anyone who gets into trouble at the popular spot. PHOTOS: JONATHAN MYERS Most failing in applications for isolation payouts Stephen Sumner Local democracy reporter stephen.sumner@reachplc.com MORE than two in three people have been refused a £500 selfisolation payment by Bristol City Council. Mayor Marvin Rees revealed only 27 to 29 per cent of applications had been accepted. The scheme, funded by the Government and administered by local authorities, is meant to give a lump sum to those on lower incomes who have been told to isolate by NHS Test and Trace and face a loss of earnings. But the success rates of applicants varies hugely across the country, while in Bristol delays have meant they are taking weeks to process instead of five days. Mr Rees accepted that City Hall’s stretched finance team was partly responsible for the time it was taking but said that the payment and the number of ❝The point we’ve made to government is that £500 is too small. It should be £750 and we should be expanding the criteria to bring more people in. people eligible should be increased. He said: “We face a challenge with self-isolation payments. At the moment only 27 to 29 per cent of applicants have been successful. “We have a double challenge. One is the capacity of the organisation to get the funds through and out. “The second is the guidelines from the Government are that while it is discretionary, we only have discretion over the benefit payments that qualify people to be able to receive this payment, so ultimately the restrictions from government are still quite narrow. “The point we’ve made to government is that £500 is too small. “It should be £750 and we should be expanding the criteria to bring more people in.” Mr Rees said that the task of processing not just successful applications but unsuccessful ones brought “extra stress” on council officers. “Our finance team has done incredibly well getting money out to businesses but this is part of a national challenge getting these payments out,” he said. “One is the delay in some of the guidelines coming out about it. “Another is we are still processing the 70 per cent of people who are not getting payments, which will have an impact on the 30 per cent who are getting payments, so that builds in delay to the system. “Our finance team is phenomenally stretched at the moment, not least preparing for the budget, so there are a lot of demands on their time.” Mr Rees said that the city’s Covid-19 rate now stood at 451 cases per 100,000 people, a seven per cent decrease on the previous seven days and lower than the England average of 538. “Our hospitals are under pressure,” he said. “There are 451 patients in hospital beds across the region. “It is both the beds and the physical space but also the NHS workforce experiencing the stress and the mental health strain of coping with the pandemic but also falling to Covid-19 themselves and having to self-isolate. “Our message is the same - continue with the Covid-safe behaviours while we work with the city to create Covid-safe environments.” Mayor Marvin Rees

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Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live ENVIRONMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 21 Breaking news at www. Bristol .live WALK ON THE Why there’s a lot to like about lichen While out on your daily exercise close to home, hidden forests of lichen are waiting to be discovered. They thrive in almost any environment with enough light, from the rocky mosaics of dry-stone walls to the gnarled bark of ancient trees. Woodlands during winter have so much to offer those brave enough to face the cold. lichens are bizarre but fascinating things – made up of two tiny plant-like living things: a fungus and an alga. These organisms have a symbiotic relationship, which means that they benefit from living together. The fungus provides structure and the alga makes food through photosynthesis. it seems as if no two lichens are alike, each patch a work of chaotic art, from moss-green cups to rust-coloured mats. Occurring from sea level to the wild side peaks of mountains, lichens can grow on almost any surface. lichens are not parasitic, and so they do not harm any plants they grow on. They are in fact very useful to their neighbouring wildlife, providing material for birds’ nests as well as food and shelter for bugs and small creatures. encrusting as much as eight per cent of our planet’s surface, they shroud an area larger than that covered by tropical rainforests. Not simply limited to stationary hosts, lichens can be found to live on beetles and other insects, acting as crucial camouflage for these tiny creatures. On the other hand, solitary untethered lichens roam the land, blowing around the environment like tumbleweeds. Appearing as crusty peeling paint, dainty and leaf-like structures, or as draping bushy beards, lichens take many forms and are spectacular in their appearance. There are many variations in their coloration depending on the habitat. Taking on shocking reds and striking yellows in exposed and dry locations, lichens are luminous green to an olive grey in wet and humid environments. As they are also sensitive to pollution, their appearance can reflect the quality of the surrounding air. lichens hardier to pollution are typically crustier, whereas rarer variants resembling delicate beards are found in cleaner air. The relationship between ancient woodland and lichens is a crucial one. lichens depend on these aged habitats as they require a long time to develop, growing only one to two millimetres a year. These woodlands only cover 2.5 per cent of UK land, but are irreplaceable habitats that have taken hundreds of years to establish. Some species of lichen require high levels of alkaline that are found only on older bark. Ash is a species of tree high on the ph scale and so has high alkalinity. There are an astonishing With Chloe Raynor, Avon Wildlife Trust volunteer Lichen can offer clues about pollution levels as well as offer building material for birds’ nests and homes and shelter for insects 536 species of lichen that are associated with the ash tree. This helps us to gain perspective on just how important a singular ancient tree can be in providing a home for diverse species of lichen – echoing the relevance of protecting our remaining ancient woodlands in maintaining biodiversity. The longer you look, the stranger they become! Now that you have gained an insight in to the captivating and mysterious world of lichens, you can take some time to spy this curious organism whilst taking your local daily exercise close to home. Find out which Avon Wildlife Trust nature reserves are on your doorstep: avonwildlifetrust.org. uk/reserves

22 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 SuSAN LEE Jab-solutely fabulous Rollout of the Covid vaccine brings hope and even more appreciation for our astonishing NHS Last week my parents-in-law were vaccinated against Covid. On the appointed day there was thick snow on the ground so, with them being in their late 70s and early 80s, a free taxi service organised by their local NHS picked them up and delivered them to their nearest vaccination hub. There, despite the numbers of people waiting, they were seen quickly and efficiently by kind but professional medical staff and sent on their way, back by cab, to their home and to a whole new outlook on life. Because that little jab in their arms spells hope. Hope of a return to a more normal existence involving going to the shops and perhaps even a weekend away – the Blackpool holiday brochure is already out. Hope too of continued good health for years to come, and hope that after so long they may get to see their son and daughter-in-law and grandkids again. Their own personal little miracle performed on a chilly Thursday in Halifax and now being replicated around the country. More than four million people have to date been vaccinated against the horrors of Covid. Medics, from student nurses to senior consultants and many already on their knees from the strains of the last 10 months, have mobilised. They’ve been joined by an army of A new hope: One of the vaccine centres that are now open in the UK volunteers, trained in quick-smart time to wield a needle or keep accurate records or just usher people from here to there with a kind word in sometimes cavernous and hastily put together vaccination centres. The logistics of this operation are overwhelming. In any other circumstance it would have taken months of planning, endless committee meetings, budget proposals and presentations. Yet, despite the enormous strain it is already under, the NHS has delivered within the space of just a few weeks. Working out and securing the supply chain alone – vaccine, needles, swabs – would test the brainpower of a Mastermind champion. On top of that, those most in clinical need have to be identified and then delivered to the right place at the right time. And all under the strictures which this pandemic has brought. But the health service has done it. Not our Government, not ministers or politicians but the NHS. It’s nothing short of astonishing. I know there are grumbles that certain regions are moving faster than others when it comes to the vaccination programme but there were always going to be wrinkles in an effort this big. Let’s not forget that a year ago we didn’t even have a vaccine. Now it’s our route one out of this crisis and it’s happening before our eyes. And all for free. Because that’s the other truly wonderful thing about our health service. It costs nothing at the point of delivery. It doesn’t matter if you’re a millionaire or a lord or lady. No amount of cash in the bank or grand title will get you to the front of the queue for the jab. Only need will. I know some people like to compare what we’ve been through with the war. I don’t subscribe to that. It’s too glib. But when my mum-in-law told me she’d had the jab, that famous quote of Churchill’s wouldn’t leave my mind. “This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” Straight-talking in the posttruth age One last thing... The twin challenges of lockdown and winter have wreaked havoc with my fashion sense. I was hardly at the cutting edge of style at the best of times but months of working from home means I now have no use for my expensive glossy tights, kitten heeled office shoes or tailored trousers. It’s slippers and elasticated leggings all the way. In addition, I have been forced to invest in sturdy outerwear, walking being one of the few things still permissible these days. So farewell smart trench and suede boots and hello padded coat and stout walking shoes. I have also invested in an item hitherto absent from my wardrobe – a woolly hat. “Tell me honestly,” I asked my better half, “do I look ridiculous in this hat?” “Yes,” he said without missing a beat. There’s such a thing as being too honest, isn’t there? DREAMING OF A NEW KITCHEN? CALL FOR LATEST UPDATES ON SURVEYS AND APPOINTMENTS FAMILY RUN BUSINESS BEFORE ® THE UK’S #1 KITCHEN MAKEOVER EXPERTS • Trusted reputation • Huge choice of doors, worktops appliances, sinks & taps • Free planning & design service • Door swaps to full kitchens – tailored to your needs www.dreamdoors.co.uk D 11/12 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8AL Call for a free estimate on: 0117 944 3223 AVERAGE SCORE 9.8/10

Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol.live NEWS SUE’S NEWS With Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner John Smith FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 23 Breaking news at www.Bristol.live Number of bins at park cut to ‘reduce littering’ THe number of bins at a popular Bristol park has been reduced. Bristol City Council has reduced the number of bins at Blaise Castle and moved existing ones to new locations following a similar trial at Ashton Court estate last year. It says the move will help reduce the amount of general litter on the estate, with people taking their rubbish with them to where the bins are. Three bins have been removed at Blaise Castle, two from the foot of the Blaise Castle Hill and the other from the gorge area. The two at the foot of the hill are being moved to the entrances to the estate at the main car park and Blaise nursery, replacing them with larger multi-use bins. The city council the changes will prevent grounds crews from having to drive across the estate. A total of 16 multi-use bins remain in place across the 650- acre estate. A Bristol City Council spokesperson said: “Larger bins have been installed and relocated at key entrance points, allowing our teams to empty and collect litter from them safely and more frequently. We would ask the public to look after the city’s green spaces by taking responsibility for their own recycling and waste and removing and disposing of it safely.’’ Concerns have been raised about the move, with councillor Mark Weston saying: “To reduce the number of bins at this time, with an increasing number of people using the estate, seems complete madness.” Navy medics administer coronavirus vaccines at Ashton Gate stadium Hope on the horizon – but stick to the rules Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens is away from office. Here Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner John Smith writes Over the last few weeks, the Covid-19 vaccination programme has started to accelerate and I’m pleased that we now have a mass vaccination centre here in Bristol. This has been a tough year, but we can see a light at the end of the tunnel as our most vulnerable people receive their vaccinations. The news of the vaccine is optimistic, but we must continue to follow the lockdown regulations set out by central government to reduce the spread of the virus. The pressure on our hospitals here in the South West is real and in recent weeks we have seen the highest number of Covid-related hospital admissions since the start of the pandemic. Our NHS is doing an incredible job ensuring patients receive the treatment they need and we must continue to support our heroes in the health service by following the rules and staying at home. We continue to work with our local partners to ensure that we support victims during these difficult times. Our work with domestic abuse services, the young victim’s service and many other hardworking organisations helps victims receive the support they so urgently need and deserve. As a part of this we are currently inviting organisations to work with us to develop an intervention to educate and reduce hate crime offending in our communities. Hate crime is an abhorrent crime that will not be tolerated and we are working hard to reduce such offences across Avon and Somerset. I am really grateful to those of you who have been following the rules; it is thanks to your sacrifices that we have been able to reduce the spread of the virus. However, we know there are some who continue to deliberately break the rules and, as the PCC and Chief Constable have said before, this will not be tolerated. I am reassured that the police will enforce the regulations where necessary. Since the height of the pandemic, the Chief Constable and his team have had our full support in handling the coronavirus regulations and keeping our communities safe. Officers will continue to use the 4es – engage, explain, encourage and, when needed, enforce. Officers will be coming down hard on those who are wilfully flouting the rules and will issue fixed penalty notices when people refuse to comply or blatantly breach the regulations. Alongside breaches of the Covid- 19 national lockdown, Avon and Somerset Police continue with usual policing business and officers continue to deal with some serious and difficult incidents. Just this week officers from the Southmead Policing Team seized £90,000 of cannabis plants and officers also responded to multiple road traffic collisions on the motorways alongside many other incidents across Avon and Somerset. Finally, the pandemic has had a huge impact in terms of isolation and lack of social contact. This has not been easy and has affected some people’s mental health. We must all remember to take time to relax, do something we enjoy and take our mind off the pandemic for a while – especially those of you who are working in the emergency services in these extraordinary times – your communities are very grateful to you. Look after yourselves and your families, and above all do not suffer in silence.

24 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 FolloW us on FaCeBook /BrIStoL LIVe FolloW us on Instagram /BrIStoLLIVe TODOLIST BreakIng neWs at www. BrIStoL .LIVe TRENDING the crown ALONG with fellow Netflix hit Ozark, the royal drama is leading the nominations for the forthcoming Critics’ Choice awards. Both shows are in the running for six gongs including Best Drama Series, while both Olivia Colman and The Crown newcomer Emma Corrin, right, are nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series. SeA ShAntIeS ThANkS to a Scottish postman posting videos of himself singing the ancient tunes on TikTok, Spotify searches for shanties went up 630% last week. Joe BIDen FOUR years of Trump chaos finally officially came to an end this week with the inauguration of the new US president. Biden has an uphill struggle on his hands to heal America but we have every faith in this veteran politician to do just that. the ‘LADS In JeAnS’ FOUR pals from Coventry and Birmingham, with a penchant for tight jeans, have found themselves turned into one of the internet’s most popular memes. We applaud them for taking the whole thing so well, even appearing on breakfast TV to discuss their ‘fame’. The sea shanty ‘deep fake’ of them singing is absolutely genius. That’s the internet for you... Internet sensations: Kevin, Alex, Jamie and Connor IF YOU are a sucker for a succulent, check out Barry’s Cactus Club. For £15 per month (free delivery) you get a new succulent or cactus every month, a ceramic pot with every plant, cacti care advice and We expected better of you, Melania MeLAnIA trUMP WE didn’t expect any better from her sulky manchild husband, who refused to attend President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. But very poor show from Melania in refusing to give the new First Lady, Dr Jill Biden, the customary tour of the White house. cASh ONE in three people has been blocked from using cash during the pandemic – leaving millions struggling to pay for basic items. Notes and coins were most likely to be refused when customers were buying essentials like groceries, according to research by Which? MUSIcIAn PASSPortS ThE Musicians’ Union (MU) has been lobbying for the creation of a visa waiver, a so-called ‘musician passport’, which would allow British musicians to tour the EU without the need for visas, customs waivers and work permits for each country. The Government has said it will not pursue such a scheme but that “the door is open” for future negotiations over touring in the Uk and EU. Joe exotIc MANY expected the Tiger king star to be granted a pardon by Donald Trump. But Joe, who is serving a 22-year sentence for an attempted murder-for-hire plot on his rival Carole Baskin, was snubbed. TANKING surprise extras. Subscribe for yourself or buy as a great gift. Buy one box, pay for three months’ subscription Jack Black, Cate Blanchett and Owen Vaccaro star in The House with a Clock in its Walls stream It THE Alarm’s Mike Peters is holding a special global online broadcast for World Cancer Day. The Love Hope Strength Big Night In is being held on February 4 and the Welsh rocker will be joined by some special guests for the hourlong broadcast that will include live and recorded musical performances. Mike is himself a cancer survivor and says: “The Big Night In will be fun, and it will be relevant to everyone. We very much believe that cancer isn’t just a critical health issue, it’s a human issue that touches all of us.” Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, Billy Idol and Duff McKagan of Guns & Roses are among those who have donated some rock’n’roll memorabilia for an online auction for the cause. Go to lovehopestrength.org for more details. 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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 25 Follow us on FaceBook /BrisTol live Follow us on instagram /BrisTollive SmARteR FoR 10 Breaking news at www. BrisTol .live Taking on TradiTion As Kamala Harris becomes the first female US vice president. Marion McMullen looks at some other memorable Veeps 1 Trailblazer Kamala Harris made history this week by becoming the first female, black and indian-american vice president. New president Joe biden has praised the 56-year-old Californian, pictured left, saying: “Kamala knows how to govern. She knows how to make the hard calls. She’s ready to do this job on day one.” 2 Joe BiDen was himself Barack obama’s (below with Biden) choice of VP and served from 2009 until 2017. Biden became one of the youngest senators in history when he was elected at the age of 29. 3MiKe PeNCe, below, was Donald Trump’s vice president and led the White House coronavirus task force. The former radio show host and father-of-three also served as governor of indiana for four years. 4 A totAl of 14 vice presidents have become president. lyndon B Johnson, right, was John F Kennedy’s running mate and was sworn in as president aboard Air Force one in Dallas, following JFK’s assassination in 1963. He once said: “John F Kennedy was the victim of the hate that was a part of our country.” 5 tHe first vice president was John Adams who served George Washington. He later became the first president to live in the White House and said: “i must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.” 6 TeDDy rooSevelT, below, was vice president to William McKinley and became president in 1901 after McKinley was assassinated – the fifth vice president to succeed a dead president. at not quite 43, he became the youngest president in US history and is known for steering america more into world politics. one of his favoured proverbs was: “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” 7 RicHARD nixon had two veeps during his time in office – Spiro Agnew, top, and Gerald Ford. Ford himself became president in 1974 when nixon resigned. Ford had been a male model in his early years and featured on the front cover of cosmopolitan magazine in 1942. 8 viCe presidents used to live in private residences until 1977. Walter Mondale was the first to move into the governmentowned Naval observatory with his family, and it has been home to vice presidents ever since. 9 DicK cHeney, right, was VP to George W Bush from 2001 to 2009. He was acting president for just over two hours when Bush underwent a colonoscopy in 2002. cheney’s autobiography is called in My time: A Personal And Political Memoir. the controversial 2018 movie satire Veep saw christian Bale star as the politician. 10 aMeriCaN lawyer aaron burr was Thomas Jefferson’s vice president and came out with the phrase “Go West, young man”. However, he is better known for shooting and killing rival alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1801. Enjoy your touring staycation with our Over 50s discount From £12* per night *£12 per night based on stays between september & march not including school holidays Call us on 01626 863411 to book!

26 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on Facebook /bristol live Follow us on instagram /bristollive MOTORING attention seeKer edward stephens slides into the new sporty gt line from peugeot Peugeot’s latest offers style and substance WHEN Peugeot launched its dramatic new 208 GT Line model last year it obviously set out to make a statement. It intended to do things differently and it has, with an interior and exterior that really sets this car apart. Externally, the dominant black chrome chequered grille, swept back headlights with the distinctive Peugeot claw effect and eye-catching daylight running lights all make this 208 stand out. Deeply tinted side windows, gloss black wheel arch extensions, a contrasting black roof and a black rear window spoiler add to the new image. Step inside and you can’t help but be impressed by what’s on offer. For starters the rev counter and speedometer are somewhat spectacular in 3D, with the readouts jumping out from the screen like something from Back to the Future. And because of Peugeot’s now well established tiny 208 steering wheel with its chopped off top and bottom, the effect is even more distinctive. There’s a carbon effect wraparound dashboard with a 10-inch central touch screen angled towards the driver and below it a stylish set of piano peugeot 208 gt line puretech 130 price: £24,085 key-style switches with a row of touch-sensitive keys above that. Moving the whole thing upmarket, the centre console has a piano black finish surrounding the dogleg shaped gearshift. In keeping with the GT designation the sporty seats, with their distinctive lime green stitching, have plenty of side support to hold you on tight corners and there’s a choice of eight ambient lighting colours. With 129bhp under the bonnet the GT Line is a rapid little mover, hitting 62 miles per hour in just 8.7 seconds. And despite only having three cylinders the normal distinctive sound from such an engine is well disguised. And the eight-speed automatic gearbox is the best I have come The nice thing about the 208 GT Line is its stability at speed on the motorway It is hard not to be impressed by the car’s interior which features a carbon effect wraparound dashboard, above. Below, the 208 GT Line has both front and rear sensors Fast Facts Mechanical: 129bhp, 1,199cc, 3cyl petrol engine driving front wheels via 8-speed automatic gearbox Max speed 129mph coMbined Mpg 51.9 insurance group 25 c02 eMissions 128g/km biK rating 28% Warranty 3yrs/ 60,000 miles across in any small car, with super smooth changes and plenty of flexibility so you always get the best out of the engine. There are paddles behind the steering wheel which help you liven things up even more when you want to, or allow you to drop eighth gear in early if you want to save fuel but for most of the time this box is so good you will probably let it do its own thing. But talking of livening things up you can also switch from normal or eco driving modes to sport at the touch of a button, so the auto box holds onto each gear for longer. The steering on the 208 is about as precise as you can get, short of a go kart, thanks in part to its small wheel and takes a little adjusting to, but you soon warm to it and it allows for some super fast manoeuvres as well as making parking easy. Front and rear sensors and a super sharp rear view camera also help when it comes to getting between the white lines in the supermarket car park. But the nice thing about the 208 GT Line is its stability at speed on the motorway as well as its superb cornering with no body roll. Combine all that with a very refined, quiet cabin and it’s hardly surprising that the new 208 is getting a lot of attention.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 27 Breaking newS at www. BRIStol .lIve IF the funky and stylish DS 3 is a car that appeals, you should be able to find yourself a fairly individual version. That’s because there are loads of ways these cars can be personalised at new, as well as an excellent range of petrol and diesel engines and a huge range of special editions, each of which has added equipment over the car it’s based on. When you’re looking for one, you may have to hunt around two or three dealers to find just the right car for your tastes, but when you do find it, you won’t be disappointed. The DS 3 is fun and modern with loads of bright colours, and many have a different colour for the roof and pillars, striping, or alternative interior colours to help them stand out from the crowd in any car park. This was Citroen’s answer to cars like the MINI and Vauxhall Adam and having driven a fair few of them, Stand out from the crowd DS 3 Used Car Review they certainly bring plenty of pizzazz. The petrol choices are a 1.2, with either 82, 110 or 130bhp, or a 1.6 with 165 or 210bhp. There is also a 1.6-litre turbo diesel with 100 or 120bhp. All apart from the base 1.2 offer good to excellent performance, and every model in the range brings brilliant economy. That cheapest 1.2 covers the zero to 60 miles an hour sprint in 11.9 seconds and is rated at 61 miles per gallon, while the 110bhp version does the sprint in 9.3 seconds and the 130 in 8.6. Both these are also rated at around an excellent 60 miles per gallon. The 1.6 petrol is obviously the quickest in the range, getting to 60 in 7.3 or 6.3 seconds, and both models are still rated at around 50mpg. The diesels are good performers and have superb economy. The BluehDi 100 reaches 60 in just 10.5 secs and can still do 83mpg, while the 120 brings the sprint down to 9 secs and can do 78mpg. top-performing models are the thP 1.6 turbos, both of which offer scintillating acceleration from any speed. That much power in a fairly small and light body gives tremendous verve in any of the six gears and the engine is smooth and reasonably quiet unless provoked. For a car with sporting pretensions, comfort in the lower order cars is quite reasonable, but the thPs have stiffened suspension making them firmer and more unsettled. Grip and roadholding are very good across the board with great poise and precision through the corners and responsive steering. The front seats hold well and the dash layout is great to use and stylish to live with. As I’ve said, there is a wide choice of paint colours, with 38 body and roof combinations alone, and door mirrors and wheels can also be chosen in a wide range of different colours and styles. Inside, the dash can be black, white, blue or red, or even a sporty carbon fibre effect. Access into the back seats – even though the front ones tip and slide – is never easy in any three door, and legroom and comfort do not match up to that in the front. Basic trim levels are DSign, DStyle, DSport, Prestige and Performance but there is a huge range of special editions with added kit. Mid-range DSport comes with alloys, air con, sports seats, traction control, parking sensors, DAB stereo with aux and Bluetooth, audio remote, alarm, cruise and plenty of airbags. Pay about £5,400 for a ’16 16-reg 100bhp 1.2 Puretech DStyle, or £8,450 for a ‘18 18-reg 120bhp 1.6 BluehDi Prestige. ■ Used car review by Peter Hayward. The DS 3 comes in a huge range of colours and combinations Get your weekend papers for just £1.50 youR foR only 50p VALID ONLY ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 TO The cUSTOmeR: This voucher can be used as part payment for the DAILY EXPRESS when purchased. 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28 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 FOLLOW Us ON FaceBOOK /BriStol live FOLLOW Us ON INstaGraM /BriStollive JANuArY can be the bleakest of months, and this year could be the bleakest ever. On top of the lockdown, there’s divorce day, Blue Monday, and after being paid early in December – payday feels like a lifetime away. But for gamers on a budget, there’s a small light in the darkness. Following in the footsteps of movie streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, there are now subscription services which give you instant access to thousands of the biggest games – for a small fee. As you might imagine Sony and Microsoft are leading the way with this, but with several different services each, what subscription is best suited for you? let’s dig under the surface and see what you’re actually getting for your money. XBoX live GolD, or GaMe PaSS, or GaMe PaSS ultiMate StrAight off the bat Microsoft’s offering causes confusion, as some of its three services have separate tiers and bundle different subscriptions with them. let’s start with live gold, Microsoft’s online multiplayer service, it lets you get online to play games with your friends, or settle scores with sworn enemies. For £6.99 a month (£17.99 quarterly), you also get two free games every month, as well as exclusive discounts and deals at the Microsoft Store. eagle-eyed readers will have noted i didn’t give an annual price there, and that’s because Microsoft recently halted sales of 12 month subscriptions to the service, pouring fuel on the rumours that live gold is not long for this world. And if so, as sad as it will be to see it go, its natural successor is game Pass. For £7.99 a month you get access to more than 100 games, which you can download and play at leisure. Xbox exclusive titles developed by Xbox game Studios show up fairly quickly, meaning you can play them pretty much from launch, but it may take longer for games by third-party developers to appear. if you’re a PC gamer, then you can get the same service – aptly titled game Pass for PC – for the same £7.99 a month. But now, the PC service includes eA Play, meaning subscribers get instant access to a collection of eA’s most popular titles, exclusive in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, and early trials of selected new games. But then there’s game Pass ultimate, the daddy of subscription services. This is basically a combination of all of Microsoft’s services in one place – for the princely sum of just £10.99 a month. You get access to the entire game Pass and eA Play libraries, along with the option to play multiplayer online. ultimate also gives you access to xCloud, Microsoft’s new game streaming service (currently in beta) which will let you stream games to your Android phone. if you subscribe to this service, chart top 10 games With so many subscription options the choice might seem overwhelming... but there is definitely one that’s ideal for you and whatever gadget you play on Ukie Games Charts (c), compiled by GfK GAME ON WIth cHeryl Mullin Which is the best games subscription for you? then you don’t need to worry about paying for any of Microsoft’s other offerings, as it’s all included. So what you go for, is really down to what your gaming needs are. PlayStation PluS, or PlayStation now While Microsoft’s subscriptions services are a little muddied, Sony’s offering is much more simplified. Whether you own a PS4, or have been lucky enough to bag a PS5, both services are going to save you cash – depending on what your gaming needs are. if you love playing multiplayer online, then Plus is for you. For £6.99 a month (£49.99 for the year), you can access Sony’s multiplayer service, which allows you to play online with friends, or frenemies. Without the service, you’ll only be able to play single player games offline. On top of that, you’ll also get a few free games a month which are yours to access as long as you remain a Plus member. Looking for new horizons You’ll also get exclusive offers, and member discounts on titles – often on top of the regular PS Store promotional prices – as well as getting early access to game demos and pre-orders of highly anticipated new titles. And a top tip – if you scout around a little, there are plenty of reputable sellers online where you can get a Plus subscription much cheaper. PS Now is Sony’s game streaming service, which for £8.99 a month (£49.99 for the year) gives you instant access to hundreds of titles. There are more than 800 PS2, PS3, and PS4 games you can stream to your console or your PC, or if you’d rather take the action offline, then there’s a choice of 400 PS4 games you can download to play at your disconnected leisure. Now is also the only way that you’ll be able to play PS2, and PS3 games on your next generation consoles – which will finally consign the last few physical copies of my PS3 favourites to the loft. it’s worth noting that these are two separate subscription services, so if you want the multiplayer element of Plus, with the game streaming power of Now, you’ll have to fork out for both. 1. animal crossing: New horizons 2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 3. Just Dance 2021 4. FIFa 21 5. assassin’s creed Valhalla 6. ring Fit adventure 7. Minecraft 8. Grand theft auto V 9. New super Mario Bros U Deluxe 10. call Of Duty: Black Ops cold War BreaKING NeWs at www. BriStol .live GEEK to Me the Latest GaMING, cOMIcs & FILM NeWs Future State: Dark Detective #1 DC’s Future state event – looking at potential and possible futures of characters in its universe – is continuing apace. This week sees yet another take on the Batman story, with the world thinking Bruce Wayne is dead, and Gotham City in the grip of sinister para-military organization the Magistrate. In fact he’s very much alive, and must fight for the freedom of Gotham with limited resources – including a great take on a new suit, the stripped-back armour emblazoned with a spray painted bat symbol. Dark Detective is a tale of two halves as it includes Grifters, which catches Cole Cash on a bad day. Future state: Dark Detective #1 is out now, priced £5.40. Hawke eyeS role EThan haWkE, right, has been cast as the villain in the upcoming Disney+ series about Marc spector’s troubled detective. The 50-year-old will be pitted against complex vigilante Moon knight, played by star Wars actor, Oscar Isaac. hawke is the latest star to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which last week kicked off Phase 4 of its franchise with WandaVision. HorriFic Fun aFTEr a superb performance in Color Out of space, nicholas Cage is sticking with the horror genre. The second film to have shades of Five nights at Freddy’s (the last one became a horror take on The Banana splits), Willy’s Wonderland follows the fortunes of a janitor asked to clean the condemned amusement park. But he discovers the cuddly animatronic characters Willy’s was famous for, come alive at night... and are hell bent on murder. The trailer claims ‘he’s not trapped in here with them, they’re trapped in here with him’ – peak, Cage rage. Willy’s Wonderland begins streaming on February 12.

follow us on faceBook /BriStol live follow us on instagram /BriStollive TECH NOW with JuStin connolly FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 29 Breaking news at www. BriStol .live samsung expands its Galaxy tech that... a round-up of the latest news in the digital world The new Macs are a game changer for photographers The laTesT release of The Tech gianT’s flagship smarTphone includes iTs mosT feaTure-packed handseT yeT aT A special Samsung Unpacked event last week, the South Korean tech giant unleashed the newest versions of its flagship smartphone and there is lots to get excited about. Meet the Galaxy S21. There was little about the phones that was much of a surprise – like most new smartphones coming to market during the present era, there isn’t a lot of revolution. And much of what was revealed about the S21 variants had already leaked out ahead of the event. The line-up consists of what you could reasonably consider two different phones – there’s the regular S21 and S21+, which are the phones I would expect most people to go for. Then there’s the monster in the line-up – the S21 Ultra, which, as the name suggests, is more or less the most featurepacked phone Samsung could have made – and it has a price to match. With the regular models Samsung has taken a somewhat unusual approach. rather than incremental improvements across the board, these phones are better in some ways, the same in others, and actually lower-specced in some important areas. But the big story is the one that is most important to users – they are cheaper than last year’s S20 models, starting at £769 for the S21 with its 6.2in screen, and at £949 for the S21+ with its 6.7in screen. how can they be cheaper? Well, there are some compromises in terms of the materials used – for example, there’s no glass back, with a metal back on the 21+ and a plastic back on the S21. All the changes have allowed Samsung to trim the price. What’s better is the processor – much faster than before, allowing a Order an S21 before release day and Samsung will throw in either the earbuds, below, or the tracker, right When WhatsApp revealed an updated privacy policy last week – which users took to mean closer ties and data sharing with parent company Facebook – an awful lot of people began to look elsewhere for a messaging service. Many jumped to an app called Signal – a private, end-to-end encrypted service that offers video, text and photo sharing. A recommendation from Tesla and SpaceX boss elon Musk helped Signal’s cause enormously. Signal suffered an outage to snappier performance all round. The devices also sport a new design, with a brand new camera bump that integrates much more seamlessly with the rest of the device. If you’re going to have a camera bump (and if you want the best quality images, physics dictates that you must), then this is not a bad way to do it. Inside that housing, the camera array is more or less the same as last year’s model, with 12MP wide and ultra-wide units, and a 64MP 3x telephoto unit. Samsung says it has updated the software to allow for better performance from the camera. One other thing that’s changed is that there is no 4G only version of the S21 – both are fully 5G compatible. Colour-wise we’re looking at four options for the S21 – Phantom Violet, Phantom Grey, Phantom Pink and Phantom White – and three for the S21+, which offers no white version. what’s up with whatsapp? Switch: The Signal messaging app its service that lasted more than 24 hours, and although the company declined to reveal what caused it, it’s not hard to imagine that a new influx of users may have had an impact. The new Samsung Galaxy Ultra starts at £1,149 If you’re after the best of the best, you’ll want to look at the S21 Ultra, which starts at £1,149, and comes in any colour you like as long as it’s black or silver. Building on everything the regular S20s can do, the Ultra 5G is bigger with a 6.8in screen, and has no fewer than four cameras – and a bigger bump to prove it. There’s a 12MP wide, two 10MP telephotos (one with 3x zoom and one with 10x zoom), and an ultra-wide unit with a 108MP lens. It’s hard to imagine Samsung packing much more in, but it has managed one other high-end feature – support for the S Pen stylus, which comes at an extra cost. All the new phones can be ordered now, with a January 28 release date. Two other new things were shown off by Samsung at its Unpacked event – a new set of wireless earbuds in the Galaxy Pro Buds, and a location tracking tile that can be attached to items like bags and keys, enabling you to locate them if lost using your phone’s ultra-precise tracking system. The Pro Buds will cost £219, while the Galaxy SmartTags will be £29 each. Samsung will bundle one of each in for free if you order an Ultra before release day. ■ See samsung.com/uk for more As for WhatsApp, the new terms of service that were due to come into effect on February 8, have now been pushed back to May. That will give WhatsApp some time to mitigate the damage caused by what seems now to have been something of an overreaction – the update brings no changes to the service’s relationship with Facebook. The app does share some info with the social giant, but the important stuff – your messages – will remain private. MacBook Pro review You wouldn’t know it to look at them, but Apple’s latest Macs represent one of the biggest revolutions in personal computing in years. What’s different about the new computers – the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro and the Mac Mini – is the processor. All three now sport silicone designed and built by Apple itself, and this new M1 chip is an absolute game-changer. Having had a 13in MacBook Pro for a couple of weeks, to see just what it is capable of, it’s even more impressive than Apple suggests. The Pro is obviously the top-end, with the Air its cheapest. Yet both they, and the new Mini, sport the same chip. The only real difference, in terms of the processor, is that the Pro has an “active cooling system” (don’t call it a fan) which allows the machine to run at faster speeds for longer. I put it through its paces editing video and photo and recording audio, as well as regular tasks like browsing the web and sorting email, and I was unable to stretch it to its limit – you wait for almost nothing. Anyone familiar with macoS will know how the app icons bounce to indicate they are opening. Apps now not only open instantly, but you can literally run down the line of icons and open all apps at once – it’s like magic. The Pro also runs all day (20-hours of video playback!), even doing heavy lifting, and does it quietly without overheating. Apple claims twice the battery life of previous generations, despite the dramatic performance improvement. This is a computing revolution, and a game-changer for on-location photographers and videographers who need to run fast and long, or for students on campus all day. The new Macs allow Apple to take control of everything – so software and hardware can work together from start to finish for the best experience, performance and battery life. And with prices unchanged (the Pro starts at £1,200 while the Air begins at £999), other manufacturers will wonder how to keep up. ■ Visit apple.com/uk/mac

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38 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live Follow us on instagram /Bristollive DAtA BRIeFINg Breaking news at www. Bristol .live Vaccine boosts UK optimism Normality within six months says one quarter of UK adults By KITTY CHRISP VACCINE announcements have helped boost the proportion of people who think life will soon be back to normal. Approval of the Pfizer/ BioNTech vaccine helped push the proportion of people who think everything will be over in six months or less to its highest levels since the summer, according to a recent ONS survey. However, a rapid rise in cases and a looming new lockdown put a dent in people’s optimism. The weekly survey tracks the social impacts of COVID-19 on the UK population. Before the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approval announcement on December 30, optimism that life would return back to normal within six months was decreasing Come January, and almost one quarter of the UK population think it will - a rise of two percentage points since December 20. While not a huge increase, it is the first time since November that optimism for the six month mark has seen an upward trend. In contrast to the Pfizer/ BioNTech vaccine - approved for use in the UK on December 2 - which must be kept at a temperature of about -70C, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine can be stored at normal fridge temperature. Therefore, its distribution should be logistically easier. Nearly four million people had received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot in the first six weeks of the vaccination programme. Governments across the UK aim to vaccinate “tens of millions of people” by spring. It is expected to take until spring to give a first dose to all 32 million of the UK’s most vulnerable groups, including those over the age of 50. 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Percentage of adults thinking life will return to normal... April 16th Lockdown extended for three weeks Apr May The survey also showed an increase in the proportion of people who stated they are likely or highly likely to have a vaccine - 85 per cent of people in the most recent weeks, compared to 78 per cent in mid- December. On the vaccination plan, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Our In seven to 12 months June 15th Non essential shops reopen Jun Jul In six months or less In more than a year August 3rd Eat out to help out launched Aug UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan maps our route back to normality, but it does not mean we can be complacent and it is mission critical that everybody abides by the restrictions in the coming weeks.” National lockdowns have been in place throughout most of the UK, with lockdown rules also covering Sep Oct almost all of Scotland, since late- December/early January in response to a new COVID-19 variant which is thought to be 50 to 70 per cent more transmissible. These lockdowns are set to be reviewed in mid-February. While people are increasingly likely to feel things are on track to Nov December 2nd UK approves Pfizer vaccine Dec Jan Visual by MARIANNA LONGO December 30th UK approves Oxford vaccine get back to normal, a fifth of people (20 per cent) are still reluctant to believe the UK will be back to normal within a year. However, this number has also declined since the vaccine news. The most popular prediction is that life will be back to normal in seven to 12 months.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 39 BEWICK Betty (née Johnston) Passed away peacefully on 4th January 2021 at The Leonard Elms Nursing Home, aged 93. Wife of John Bewick, now at peace together. Much loved mother of Chris, Martin and Lizzie, and grandmother of Amy and Barney. She will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place on Wed 3rd February at Canford Crematorium at 12.45pm - due to restrictions, by invitation only. No flowers, but donations in memory of Betty for Orbis UK may be sent c/o R. Davies & Son, 63 Westbury Hill, Westburyon-Trym, Bristol BS9 3AD. BROWN Edward Arthur Passed away on Sunday 10th January 2021 at Oakhill Mansions Care Home, aged 95 years. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Enquiries to Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville Road, Bristol, BS3 DJ. Tel: 0117 966 3268 CAMPBELL Gordon Rest in peace Uncle Gord Love Nieces Dawn, Joy and Steve DANDO Geoffrey John Passed away on 2nd January 2021 Loving son of Lorna Dando Will be sadly missed by many and the Lippiat Family. Funeral Service to be held at All Saints Church Longwell Green on Thursday 4th February 2021 at 11.15am. Family flowers only, Donations if desired to Cats Protection. All enquiries to Co-op Funeral Care 24 High Street Keynsham BS31 1DQ. GALLAGHER MARY Passed away on 12 January 2021, aged 91. A much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will always be in our thoughts and missed terribly by her children, Frank, James, Anne and John, her four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. We will love you forever. GITTINGS Pearl Grace Passed peacefully away Friday 15th January 2021, aged 91 years. She will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all of her family & friends. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 2nd February 12:15pm Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel however due to COIVD-19 restrictions this will be by invitation only. Family flowers only but donations may be made in Pearls memory to Guide dogs for the blind C/O F Woodruff Funeral Services, 192 Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2SX HODSON Peter Harold Passed away on Friday 1st January 2021, aged 89 years. Funeral service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Tuesday 26th January 2021 at 10:30am. All enquiries to Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville Road, Bristol, BS3 1DJ Tel: 0117 966 3268 MOORE Barrie Passed away at Bristol Royal Infirmary on 02nd January 2021. Funeral to be held on Wednesday 3rd February 2021,South Bristol Crematorium at 10 am. Donations in memory of Barrie may be made to Motor Neurone Disease Association or St Peters Hospice. All enquiries to R Davies & Son 9 Chessel Street, Bedminster,Bristol BS3 3DS .Tel:0117 963 7848 NEALE Joyce Grace Passed away at Southmead Hospital on Saturday 2nd January 2021, aged 94 years. A private funeral service will be held on Thursday 4th February 2021. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville Road, Bristol, BS3 1DJ Tel: 0117 9663268 REES Dr Corinne Alison Rees, Dr Corinne Alison, specialist in community paediatrics, adoption and fostering. Died at home on 15th December. Dearly beloved wife, mother and grandmother. The funeral in St Mary Redcliffe Church at 1.30 pm on Tuesday 26th January will be private due to current restrictions, but live-streamed via https://vimeo.com/ event/621321 from 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in Corinne's memory may be made to CCS Adoption, a Bristol adoption agency and charity close to Corinne's heart. Card payments can be made via 'Donate' on www.ccsadoption.org using 'Donor Message' to say the donation is in Corinne's memory. For other payment methods and enquiries contact Thomas Davis Funeral Directors, Southville Lodge, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DJ Tel: 01179 663268. ROACH Sheila Myfanwy Aged 91 years of Fishponds Bristol. Peacefully returned home to be with God on Monday 4th January 2021. Now reunited with her beloved husband Ken. Loving mother to Alison and Hilary and treasured grandmother to Vicki and Luke. Due to current circumstances Sheila's funeral will be a private service held on Friday 12th February 2021 at 11:00am. If you wish to pause and reflect on your own memories of Sheila at this time then please do. Donations in memory of Sheila for Christian Aid may be sent c/o Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield 0117 9562834. ROBERTS Doreen Queenie 28th June 1936 - 9th January 2021 Doreen passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on 9th January 2021 aged 84 years. Loving Mum to Ian and Rachel, Neil and Angela, Nan to Ben & Sarah, Jessica & Matt, Sam & Emma, Gemma & Ben, Becky & Alex and Great Nan to Charlie, Harry, Noah, Riley and Evie. Due to current guidelines a service by invitation only will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on Thursday 4th February at 2.00pm. The service will be streamed and details of the webcast can be obtained from Roy Preddy Funeral Directors Tel: 0117 9562834 TAPSCOTT Lionel Sadly passed away on 13th January 2021 aged 96 years. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Lionel's funeral will be a Private family service at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium. Family flowers only, please but any enquiries will be warmly received by The Elms Funeral Directors, 50 Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3AQ. Tel: 01934 616006. WEAVER Carolynne (nee Jones) Passed away peacefully at Weston Hospice on Wednesday, January 13th 2021, aged 61 years. Reunited with her beloved Husband Terry. 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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 41 Public Notices CITY OF BRISTOL (COOMBE DALE, SEA MILLS, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an Order the effect of which is to close, temporarily, to vehicles that length of Coombe Dale which extends from Shirehampton Road north westwards for 25 metres. The Order was required because underground cable renewal works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road and becomes operative from 1st February 2021 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closure may not be implemented for the whole of the period, but only as necessitated by the works (which are anticipated take place from 9.30am to 3.30pm between 1st February 2021 and 3rd February 2021). ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Shirehampton Road, East Parade, Coombe Dale (part unaffected) and vice versa (PARSON STREET, BEDMINSTER, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an Order the effect of which is to close, temporarily, to vehicles the length of road specified in the Schedule to this Notice. The Order was required because gas main replacement works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road and becomes operative from 1st February 2021 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closure may not be implemented for the whole of the period, but only as necessitated by the works (which are anticipated to take place between 1st February 2021 and 19th February 2021). ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Parson Street (south eastbound carriageway, nearside lane), Bedminster Road, St. John’s Lane Roundabout, Bedminster Road SCHEDULE – Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Parson Street (south eastbound carriageway, central and offside lanes) -– from 25 metres south east of Mansfield Street south eastwards for 27 metres (LOWER CHURCH LANE, KINGSDOWN, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an Order the effect of which is to close, temporarily, to vehicles that length of Lower Church Lane which extends from Old Park Hill north eastwards for 33 metres. The Order was required because fire hydrant installation works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road and becomes operative from 1st February 2021 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closure may not be implemented for the whole of the period, but only as necessitated by the works (which are anticipated take place between 1st February 2021 and 3rd February 2021). ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Lower Church Lane (part unaffected), St. Michael’s Hill, Tyndall Avenue, Woodstock Road, Park Row, Perry Road, Old Park Hill, Lower Church Lane (part unaffected) and vice versa (WOODSTOCK ROAD, REDLAND, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an Order the effect of which is to close, temporarily, to vehicles that length of Woodstock Road which extends from Redland Road eastwards for 19 metres. The Order was required because lead pipe replacement works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road and becomes operative from 1st February 2021 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closure may not be implemented for the whole of the period, but only as necessitated by the works (which are anticipated take place between 1st February 2021 and 5th February 2021). ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Woodstock Road (part unaffected), Hartington Park, Redland Road and vice versa N. GALLAGHER, Director: Economy of Place. Traffic Regulation Order Team (100TS), PO Box 3399, Bristol, BS1 9NE JOHN ALLEN HEWETT (Deceased) Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, late of 6 Miles Court, Barrs Court, Bristol, BS30 7AW, who died on 02/05/2020, are required to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before 23/03/2021, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice. Will Writing and Probate Services Lindsey House, Armstrong Way Yate Bristol, BS37 5NA TEL: 01454 32 26 66. TREVOR CYRIL VANSTONE (Deceased) Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, late of 56 Tavistock Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1DN, who died on 05/11/2020, are required to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before 23/03/2021, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice. WBW SOLICITORS, 63-65- Hyde Road Paignton Devon TQ4 5BT. CITY OF BRISTOL (ARNSIDE ROAD AND GREYSTOKE AVENUE, SOUTHMEAD, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY ONE WAY TRAFFIC) AND (ARNSIDE ROAD, GREYSTOKE AVENUE AND ULLSWATER ROAD, SOUTHMEAD, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended have made an Order the effect of which is: - 1. to introduce, temporarily, one way traffic working in the lengths of roads specified in column 1 of Schedule 1 to this Notice in the direction indicated in relation to those lengths of roads in column 2 of the said Schedule; and 2. to prohibit, temporarily, any vehicle waiting in the lengths of roads specified in Schedule 2 to this Notice. The Order was required because highway alteration works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the roads and becomes operative from 25th January 2021 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the restrictions may not be implemented for the whole of the period, but only as necessitated by the works (which are anticipated to take place between 25th January 2021 and 5th November 2021). ALTERNATIVE ROUTE – Ullswater Road, Dunmail Road, Greystoke Avenue (part unaffected) SCHEDULE 1 Temporary One Way Traffic column 1 column 2 Arnside Road, from Greystoke Avenue from south east to north west to Ullswater Road Greystoke Avenue, from Arnside Road from south west to north east north eastwards for 77 metres SCHEDULE 2 Temporary Prohibition of Waiting Arnside Road – (a) from 9 metres south east of Ullswater Road (south west side) south eastwards for 18.5 metres (b) from 38.5 metres south east of Ullswater Road south eastwards for 16 metres (north east side) – (a) from 10 metres south east of Ullswater Road south eastwards for 17.5 metres (b) from 37.5 metres south east of Ullswater Road south eastwards for 18.5 metres Greystoke Avenue – (a) from 17 metres north east of its northernmost (north west side) junction with Arneside Road north eastwards (b) for 20 metres from 41 metres north east of its northernmost junction with Arneside Road north eastwards for 23 metres (south east side) – (a) from 11 metres north east of its northernmost junction with Arneside Road north eastwards for 20 metres Ullswater Road (north west side) CITY OF BRISTOL (PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY 387 (CHURCH PATH STEPS), CLIFTONWOOD, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY FOOT PASSENGERS) ORDER 2020 NOTICE is hereby given that the above order, made on 23rd January 2020, has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 20th July 2021 or until such time as the works are completed, whichever is the earlier. The effect of the order has closed, temporarily, to foot passengers that length of Public Right Of Way 387 (Church Path Steps) which extends from Church Lane to Hotwell Road. This order was required because of the likelihood of danger to the public due to a collapsed retaining wall on or near the public right of way and would have expired on 30th January 2021. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Church Lane, Argyle Place, Ambrose Road, Ambra Vale, Hotwell Road and vice versa N. GALLAGHER, Director: Economy of Place. Traffic Regulation Orders Team (100TS), PO Box 3399, Bristol, BS1 9NE (b) from 35 metres north east of its northernmost junction with Arneside Road north eastwards for 21 metres – (a) from 18 metres south west of Glencoyne Square (north east arm) south westwards for 45 metres (b) from 85 metres south west of Glencoyne Square (north east arm) south westwards for 45 metres (south east side) – (a) from 12 metres north east of the north eastern kerbline of Arneside Road north eastwards for 25 metres (b) from 22 metres south west of the south western kerbline of Arneside Road south westwards for 30 metres N. GALLAGHER, Director: Economy of Place, Traffic Regulation Orders Team (100TS), PO Box 3399, Bristol, BS1 9NE CITY OF BRISTOL (PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY 54, SHIREHAMPTON, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY FOOT PASSENGERS) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to foot passengers that length of Public Right of Way 54 from Victoria Road south eastwards for 334 metres. The Order is required because new flood defence works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the public right of way and will be operative from 14th February 2021 for a period of six months. However, the closure may not be implemented for the whole of the period, but only as necessitated by the works. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Victoria Road, Portway, Station Road, Public Right of Way 54 (part unaffected) and vice versa (MAGDALENE PLACE, ST. WERBURGHS, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles that length of Magdalene Place from Southey Street to Morley Street. The Order is required because sewer repair works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road and will be operative from 15th February 2021 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closure may not be implemented for the whole of the period, but only as necessitated by the works (which are anticipated to take place between 15th February 2021 and 17th February 2021). ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Southey Street, Ashley Grove Road, Sevier Street, Sussex Place, Lower Ashley Road, Magdalene Place (part unaffected) and vice versa (ST. PAUL STREET, ST. PAULS, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) (TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ONE WAY TRAFFIC AND CYCLE LANE) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intend to make an Order the effect of which will be: 1. to close, temporarily, to vehicles that length of St. Paul Street which extends from Newfoundland Circus to Orange Street; and 2. to suspend, temporarily, when appropriate signs are covered, the existing one way traffic working in a north westerly direction and south eastbound cycle lane in St. Paul Street so as to allow access and egress for works vehicles. The Order is required because new gas connection works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road and will be operative from 15th February 2021 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the restrictions may not be implemented for the whole of the period, but only as necessitated by the works (which are anticipated to take place between 15th February 2021 and 24th February 2021). Motor Vehicles and Pedal Cycles – north westbound – Newfoundland Circus, Newfoundland Way, Newfoundland Way to Junction 3 Slips Roads, Junction 3 M32 Roundabout, Lower Ashley Road, Ashley Road, Grosvenor Road, Wilder Street, Dean Street, Portland Square, St. Paul Street (part unaffected) Pedal Cycles – south eastbound – St. Paul Street (part unaffected), Norfolk Avenue, Pritchard Street, Bond Street and vice versa (CLIFTON HILL AND REGENT STREET, CLIFTON, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice. The Order is required because carriageway repair works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the roads and will become operative from 15th February 2021 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closures may not be implemented for the whole of the period, but only as necessitated by the works (which are anticipated to take place between 15th February 2021 and 19th February 2021). ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Clifton Hill (part unaffected), Lower Clifton Hill, Goldney Avenue, Cornwallis Crescent, York Gardens, Royal York Crescent, Sion Hill, Suspension Bridge Road, Clifton Down Road and vice versa SCHEDULE – Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles 1. Clifton Hill – from Regent Street to the common boundary line of No. 10 and No. 11 Clifton Hill 2. Regent Street – from Clifton Down Road to Clifton Hill (MARSTON ROAD, KNOWLE, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles that length of Marston Road from Maxse Road north eastwards for 30 metres. The Order is required because sewer repair works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road and will be operative from 22nd February 2021 for a maximum period of eighteen months. However, the closure may not be implemented for the whole of the period, but only as necessitated by the works (which are anticipated to take place between 22nd February 2021 and 24th February 2021). ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Marston Road (part unaffected), Harrowdene Road, Greenmore Road, Maxse Road and vice versa (VARIOUS PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY, AVONMOUTH, BRISTOL) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY FOOT PASSENGERS) ORDER 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Bristol in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intend to make an Order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to foot passengers those lengths of public rights of way as specified in the Schedule to this Notice. The Order is required because flood defence construction works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the public rights of way and will be operative from 8th February 2021 for a maximum period of six months. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Severn Road, Public Right of Way 555 (part unaffected), Public Right of Way 557, Moorhouse Lane, Moorend Farm Avenue, Unnamed footpath between Moorend Farm Avenue and Public Right of Way 1A and vice versa SCHEDULE – Temporary Prohibition of Use by Foot Passengers Public Right of Way 1A – from 22 metres north east of Moorend Farm Avenue to Public Right of Way 552 Public Right of Way 2A – from Moorhouse Lane to Public Right of Way 552 Public Right of Way 552 – from Public Right of Way 2A north westwards for 807 metres Public Right of Way 554 – from Public Right of Way 555 to Public Right of Way 2A Public Right of Way 555 – from Access off Severn Road to Severn Road Public Right of Way 556 – from Public Right of Way 555 north westwards for 788 metres N. GALLAGHER, Director: Economy of Place, Traffic Regulation Orders Team (100TS), PO Box 3399, Bristol, BS1 9NE DAVID ROYE NEWMAN (Deceased) Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, late of 242 Hanham Road Bristol BS15 8PB, who died on 07/10/2020, are required to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before 23/03/2021, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice. 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42 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live SPort Breaking news at WWW.Bristol. live Football Jones hoping Ashton & Backwell’s Premier Division dream isn’t dashed again Simon PARKINSON postsport@b-nm.co.uk STUART Jones is keeping everything crossed his ambitious Ashton & Backwell United outfit can yet propel themselves into the Toolstation First Division promotion reckoning amid ongoing confusion and uncertainty. The Lancer Scott Stadium side once more appear to be firmly in the race for Premier Division prestige perched fourth in the secondtier table and only five points adrift of a Corsham Town team sat at the summit. Bristol-born Jones, once on the books of Sheffield Wednesday as an upcoming professional goalkeeper, is anxious along with everyone else in the game for clarity as he wrestles with the notion the league could once more grind to a complete standstill with so much football still to be played due to a Covid-19 crisis which forced an abrupt March end to last season’s action. Ashton & Backwell appeared on course then for elevation to the Prem, so a second successive earlyseason stop would undoubtedly come as a blow to lofty club aspirations. “We’re all guessing at what could happen,” said the 43-year-old. “Granted, people are dying and are unwell but I can’t help but think about our players who are desperate to know what’s going on. “It affects clubs big time, too: I’ve heard about one in the Somerset County Premier Division who have to pay back £4,000 to their sponsors if their season is declared null and void, money they just don’t have. “When things settle down again I feel we could still get in half-a-season which, for me, would make it much more viable to settle it via points per game. “Like others in our division give or take a game or two either way, we’ve only played ten fixtures and I can’t see our league applying points per game at such an early stage of the season, especially as they didn’t bring the algorithms into play after 26 games last year.” Jones continued: “There does seem to be growing consensus that this season could be settled via points per game by combining last season’s records with the current ones. Were that to happen now we’d finish up in second place, and even if they only calculated it on this season’s records, we’d finish fourth on goal difference, which could well be enough to send us up. “In my opinion, the top four as it stands – Corsham, Welton, Calne and us – wouldn’t change that much anyway were the season to carry on to a proper conclusion. “However, when it comes to any points per game rulings, I would be strongly opposed to it being used to relegate teams: that would be massively unfair. “Another school of thought is that this season could simply end when it has to and continue again at the usual time in August, so relieving fixture pressure. “For me, playing through the summer is an absolute non-starter as pitches need reseeding and grounds maintaining. “Whatever the FA decides, someone won’t be happy and that’s the way it is.” I understand Jones’ first two seasons in charge at Ashton & Backwell, since his summer 2018 arrival, turned at least two Toolstation Premier Division club heads, although he emphasised: “I’ve never heard anything at all: no one from a higher level has ever approached me personally, although I am an ambitious manager. “I would love to win promotion with Ashton & Backwell and that’s been the case since coming here, having previously been managing my son Jack’s youth team, Bristol City Junior Supporters Club Under- 16s, in the Avon Youth League. “A few short years later he repaid me by scoring for Hengrove in a league game against us (on October 24) and costing us two points after a 1-1 draw – and on my birthday, too! “Before coming to Ashton & Backwell a couple of Toolstation Prem clubs did ask me if I’d become a coach or assistant manager but Ashton moved quickly and I was delighted to accept. “The first few months for me and my assistant Andy Hawkins, who can take a lot of credit, too, for where we’re at now, were difficult as I had a way of doing things – my way - when it came to player attitudes, application and preparation. I could never stand players just rocking up unprepared for games just before kick-off. “All that effort to do everything professionally and correctly has massively paid off and I believe other clubs look forward to playing us because of the way we do things. “That’s credit to the players as they took on board brilliantly what I asked them to do and we’re fortunate to have at least half-a-dozen lads who could undoubtedly perform at higher levels.” Not that Jones feels he always conducted himself in a “proper manner” during his fledgling years as a pro which earned him moves, sometime fleeting ones, to Crewe, Torquay United and Brighton. “Things were different back then but I could have been more professional,” he confessed. “I wasn’t blessed with great advice either. “I could have looked after myself better and I rushed into two or three transfers instead of just waiting patiently where I was. “Going from Weston-super-Mare in the Southern League to Sheffield Wednesday in the Premier League as I did (for £100,000 in 1998) was an absolute dream, although I didn’t actually get to play league games, just a few pre-season ones. An Ashton & Backwell player (yellow shirt) wins a header during the 3-0 win at Wells City last month. Above: Ashton & Backwell boss Stuart Jones during his time as a goalkeeper for Doncaster Rovers in the 2005-06 season “Danny Wilson was my second manager there and when he was at Bristol City when I was on the verge of leaving Torquay, he tried to persuade me along to training sessions at a time other clubs were showing interest. “I massively regret that I didn’t take up his offer as I knew and respected Danny as well as his brilliant assistant Frank Barlow. “My agent tried to get me to Southend at a time it was all going pear-shaped there, and Wigan and Chester were keen on me, but I ended up going to Hereford who had difficulties of their own, so my pro career never took off as it might have done.” Jones these days gets his football fix at Lancer Scott Stadium and he said: “The players have been magnificent, as have such hardworking people behind the scenes like our chairman Mike Thomas, who carries out about four people’s jobs; the vice-chairman Matt Southern and Charlie Cole, our secretary. Mike’s wife does her bit, too. “Certainly I believe our team could hold their own in the Prem and after what they’ve done over the last couple of years; I feel they deserve to be there.” Basketball Star-studded Nets beaten by Cavaliers in overtime TWO periods of overtime were needed to split the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers, with the new-look New Yorkers falling 147- 135. Kyrie Irving returned to the side and was joined by recent acquisition James Harden and Kevin Durant for their first game as the Nets’ Big Three. Durant led Brooklyn with 38 points, Irving added 37 and Harden 21, but all three were outscored by Cleveland’s Collin Sexton who had 42 on the night, including 15 in the second period of overtime in the win. Overtime was also needed in the game between the Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons when John Collins blocked Jerami Grant’s driving layup which would have won the game. Collins scored 31 points in the 123-115 win for Atlanta, while Trae Young top-scored for the Hawks with 38. Joel Embiid scored 42 points and Tobias Harris added 22 as the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the Boston Celtics 117-109, while the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning run to five with a 115-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Cole Anthony hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer as the Orlando Magic defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-96, Kendrick Nunn scored 28 as the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 111-102 and the Phoenix Suns eclipsed the Houston Rockets 109-103. Steph Curry hit 26 points and had 11 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-99, the Dallas Mavericks saw off the Indiana Pacers 124-112 and the games between Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets, and Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers were postponed.

Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live SPort FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 43 Breaking news at WWW.Bristol. live Cricket Anderson back as England target series success in Sri Lanka Rory dollaRd Press Association ENgLANd have recalled record wicket-taker James Anderson for the second Test against Sri Lanka, replacing Stuart Broad in the only change to a winning side. Broad played an important role in helping the tourists take a 1-0 lead, taking three first-innings wickets and bowling with great control, but will make way for his long-term partner this week. The pair, who boast 1,117 scalps between them, have long been expected to share the workload across england’s six sub-continental Tests this winter, rotating the job of leading the seam attack in predominantly spinning conditions. Anderson, 38, comes in for his 157th Test having become the first paceman to reach 600 Test wickets in his previous appearance, but there are no further changes. That means no place for Warwickshire quick Olly Stone, who had hoped to come in for Mark Wood, while leftarmer Sam Curran continues in place of Chris Woakes. england’s decision to switch their two most experienced bowlers makes marginal material difference to the make-up of the XI, with Anderson liable to play an almost identical role to Broad in the hope of similar returns. In retaining Wood over Stone they have erred against seeing how the latter shapes up in Asian conditions ahead of next month’s India tour. For Wood, it represents a vote of confidence after playing only one of england’s six summer Tests as well as an examination of his any other arrangements applicable to 5 and 6 - I think 3 and 4 in our opinion are going to be dictating much on how we go forward really. “With all due respect to clubs, everybody has their own views on what you can and what you can’t do, but you need to think it through a little bit more really with regards to what is feasible and what is achievable. “What exactly is going to be in those surveys, I don’t really know to be quite honest, it looks as tough from the press comments that I saw, it looks like it’s going to be a null and void. “That’s pretty much all they’re saying. This is what they term the Trident Leagues - the Northern Prem, the Southern and the Isthmian Leagues - they’ve been pretty brave really because they’ve made a board decision to say that null and void is their favoured option. But the survey says it’s going out on the basis that anybody with alternatives, but what those alternatives would be I don’t really know. They’re aren’t too many options that you can come up. The ones that have been probably subject of discussion at 5 and 6 at the chairs meeting that we’ve had have been very much along the lines of null and void as against the carry over to next season - in other words suspending this season and starting again next season. “Quite simply, it’s got to be the clubs’ decision. It’s The FA that are conducting this, not the leagues, and I think there’s enough experience now from what’s gone before for the clubs to form their own conclusions with regards to what is the best solution. I think it’s the time to start thinking about what has gone on with regards to the reaction from clubs - we’ve had clubs that have understandably not wanted to continue, their financial viability has been in question, even morals have been in question in regards to whether it’s morally right. I think in fairness you can understand those situations, but it’s even more understandable now because the situation has got considerably worse.” Pool also believes that a null and void decision may take longer to be decided while the relevant bodies wind the clock down until that is the only option available to everyone. He said: “I think if you adopt a view that null and void is what you’re looking for, then you can take as long as you want to take because if you go to February, they’ve suspended all fixtures now until March 6 so they don’t intend playing again before March 6 - in fact it’s been said that they want another two weeks after that to get everybody prepared again - well if you look at the league tables, that very much tells you exactly where Cricket Somerset’s pitch points penalty reduced by four SomerSet’S 12-point deduction for preparing a substandard pitch against essex in the 2019 County Championship decider has been reduced to eight ahead of this season’s revamped first-class competition. A Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) disciplinary panel in November 2019 rated the taunton surface ‘poor’ due to excessive unevenness of bounce, imposing a 24-point penalty, half of which was suspended for two years. With a shortened and separate first-class season being held last year, it was decided to defer the punishment until this summer, but the england and Wales Cricket Board and Somerset petitioned the CDC to reconsider the sanction. that was because when the initial penalty was doled out, it was thought there would be a 14-match, two division format to the LV= Insurance County Championship but the format has been changed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead, the counties have been initially split into three seeded conferences of six, playing each side within their group home and away, leading to the CDC to reconsider its punishment. A direct eight-point deduction will apply and if Somerset commit more breaches of pitch regulations, in addition to further sanctions being imposed, the CDC panel will determine how the suspended penalty will be exercised. Somerset Ceo Gordon Hollins said: “We are pleased that we can now put this matter behind us and focus on the forthcoming season.” Football Western League chief: Step 3 and 4 clubs will show the way Paul jenkins paul.jenkins@reachplc.comk WeSTerN League chairman John Pool believes The Football Association’s decision on how to conclude this season will be largely steered by the Step 3 and 4 leagues and clubs. The FA initially sent a survey to Step 3 and 4 clubs for their opinion on how the season should end before that survey was extended to Step 5 and 6 clubs, which includes the Western League. The Trident Leagues at Step 3 and 4, including the Southern League, have already been outspoken on their views to null and void a second season. Speaking on a recent Toolstation Western League podcast with Ian Nockolds, Pool said: “The situation is considerably worse than at the beginning of January. “We don’t quite know what’s happening with regards to 5 and 6 and I don’t think there’s likely to be James Anderson celebrates taking his 600th Test wicket last summer sometimes fragile fitness. The 31-year-old has not always been seen as a prime candidate for backto-back five-day games but has been a more robust proposition since lengthening his run-up a couple of years ago. root’s focus on the eve of the match was more concerned with his side’s batting, as he stressed the importance of continuing to pile up big first-innings totals. Since Chris Silverwood took over as head coach there has been a renewed emphasis on grinding out big scores at the start of a match, shifting from the more tempodriven philosophy of the Trevor Bayliss years. The plan came up trumps last time out, where root’s relentless double century powered the tourists to a score of 421 and a lead of 286 at the mid-point of the match. england have now reached 400 in their first knock in five of the last 10 matches - a figure they managed only once in 25 attempts across 2018 and 2019. And root wants to turn the habit into a hallmark. “The message will be let’s make sure we score big first-innings runs, make big partnerships and get ourselves ahead in the Test match,” he said. “If we do that we can try and dictate terms. I think it’s no secret that consistency comes from big first-innings runs. It really does set the game up for you and it gives bowlers time and opportunity to build pressure. “You look at the best teams at the top of world cricket right now and in the history of the game and that’s what they do over and over again, make big first-innings runs. If we want to be serious about being the best team in the world then it’s something we have to replicate over and over again. It would be really good to see it continue throughout this winter and make it a real regular feat for us in this format.” england have been preparing in full expectation of a tougher encounter over the next five days, with a day-one debacle from Sri Lanka’s top order effectively gifting them control of the first match. The hosts have now lost five in a row at home to their visitors and root anticipates a big improvement. “They are a proud team and they have a great record at this ground. Not only that, they have some very talented players,” he said. “The way they played with the bat in the second innings was very different to the first and showed that in those conditions, they are a very hard side to break down. We know that this isn’t going to be an easy game for us. But I expect us to try and backup the last performance, if not better it.” they’re coming from. They’ve recommended null and void and, if you get my drift, the longer it takes to come up with a conclusion the closer you are to achieving null and void because we’re already in a position now where you’re going to have clubs playing two or three times a week. “There’s a lot at stake in 3 and 4 because you’ve got contract players, you’ve got wages that have got to be paid. I don’t like to keep quoting 3 and 4 but unfortunately our view is that they’re going to lead the way on this. “It would be very interesting if our survey at 5 and 6 said that we would like to continue as soon as and if at all possible we would like to continue playing, but would we be in a position to complete the season? No, not when we’ve got a club who’s only played eight games. “It’s just not going to be possible to do that.”

44 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live SPort Breaking news at WWW.Bristol. live Football How tinnion inspired City to victory over Millwall in a promotion-winning campaign Part of the Bristol Evening Post report on Bristol City’s win against Millwall in December 1997 and the programme cover from the game In the latest article of our flashback series, RICHARD LATHAM , former Bristol City reporter for the Bristol Evening Post, recalls an emphatic Bristol City win over Millwall from the 1997-98 season. The sides meet again in the FA Cup at the New Den tomorrow ins would triumph over the Lions again in an Auto Windscreen Shield match, which saw Scott Murray make his first City start, with Locke getting the only goal. But it was the Christmas home game against Millwall, watched by a crowd of 16,128, which best showcased the brilliant team-work and attacking prowess Ward inspired from his players. City went into the game having won ten and drawn one of 12 home games. They trailed Watford by four points, but were a massive 14 clear of third-placed Oldham Athletic and Millwall, who lay fourth. The visitors were managed by former West Ham stalwart Billy Bonds. In goal was Nigel Spink, a European Cup winner with Aston Villa, who was to have a busy afternoon. City made their intentions clear from the start, ripping into Millwall with incisive, high-tempo passing. Rob Edwards and Shaun Goater had already gone close when Colin Cramb broke the deadlock on ten minutes. The Scottish striker, partnering Goater up front, began a five-man move which ended with him tucking home Micky Bell’s cross at the far post. Millwall skipper Brian Law denied Goater with a desperate block following a Greg Goodridge long throw, but in the 17th minute City struck again. Another Goodridge long throw did the damage, as Edwards flicked it on over the poorly-positioned Spink to register his first goal in more than two years. It looked a case of how many the home side would score. But Millwall fought back and some of the sparkle went out of City’s play. When they made a slow start to the second half, the Londoners capitalised on 53 minutes. Paul Shaw turned Taylor inside the box and Carl Veart was left unmarked to convert a cross at the far post. City raised their game again and Spink had to make a flying save from Locke. But there was nothing the goalkeeper could do seconds later when man-of-the-match Tinnion produced the moment of the game. His 30-yard free kick from the right of goal was struck so sweetly that the ball seemed to float beyond Spink’s despairing dive to make it 3-1. Still Millwall refused to lie down and Shaw was guilty of missing a BRIAN Tinnion is best remembered as a player by Bristol City fans for his famous FA Cup goal against Liverpool at Anfield in 1994. But in terms of a 90-minute performance, the cultured midfielder, who racked up more than 450 Football League appearances for the Robins, was rarely seen to better effect than when Millwall visited Ashton Gate on Boxing Day 1997. Tinnion, later to manage City and play huge roles in the development of the club’s academy, where he still works, boasted a left foot which could unlock any opposing defence. Put the right players around him, and success was guaranteed. That’s just what John Ward did for the 1997-98 season and, after a shaky start, the club enjoyed one of their best campaigns. Only Graham Taylor’s Watford could match City for consistency and by the halfway stage the promotion race had virtually been decided. No team suffered more at the hands of Ward’s men than Millwall, who faced them four times over the course of the season and lost every time. City won 2-0 at The New Den in a Second Division match on October 29, with striker Steve Torpey and defender Adam Locke getting the goals to start a run of eight successive league victories. During that sequence, the clubs met again in the FA Cup first round when a Shaun Taylor goal at Ashton Gate saw City through. Two weeks after the Boxing Day clash, the Robsitter from five yards that might have given them hope. Instead, the inspirational Taylor, whose bravery and aerial dominance at centre-back contributed hugely to City’s promotion campaign, was able to atone for his rare error in the build-up to the visitors’ goal. Goodridge, in dazzling form on the right wing, won a free-kick near a corner flag and Tinnion’s accurate delivery to the far post saw Taylor rampage past his marker to net with a powerful header. In my book on the season ‘The Official Promotion Diary’, which included reports on all 46 Second Division games, I couldn’t help indulging in a few seasonal cliches. “It’s the Christmas present we all wanted,” I wrote. “Three points wrapped up in a sparkling display that sends Millwall home with a thumping hangover. “Santa is played by Brian Tinnion, drawing one cracker after another from his sack of goodies. And there are plenty of willing elves around to ensure a Boxing Day spectacular. Even old Scrooge himself, Shaun Taylor, can’t feel too upset that his miserly defence actually gives one goal away to Carl Veart on 53 minutes. “All that does is turn up the party volume for a real celebration as City match their first-half strikes with two more and send a 16,000 crowd home confident of a very Happy New Year.” After the game, Edwards summed up the confidence flowing through the dressing room. “We’ve started surprising ourselves now,” he said. “It’s not arrogance, just a belief we have every time we play. Of Tinnion’s contribution, the Welsh midfielder added: “When Brian is on that sort of form, there are few players who can stop him.” It did indeed turn out to be a happy 1998 for the most part. City duly went up to Division One as runners-up to Watford. But, incredibly, by October Ward had left following the board’s decision to appoint Benny Lennartsson as director of football and his shocked players responded by finishing bottom of a division they had appeared to be coming to terms with. How they lined up at Ashton Gate » BRIsToL City: Welch; Locke, Carey, Taylor, Bell; Goodridge (Murray 76), Doherty, Edwards, Tinnion; Goater (Torpey 81), Cramb. » suB not used: Paterson. » MILLWALL: spink; Fitzgerald, Brown, Law; savage, Newman, Bowry, Neil (sturgess 27); shaw, Grant, Veart. » suBs not used: Allen, Hockson. » REFEREE: Rob Harris (oxfordshire).

Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live SPort FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 45 Breaking news at WWW.Bristol. live A weekly column from the former Bristol Rovers player and manager IAN HOLLOWAY tHE full effects of Covid-19 on football in this country will only become apparent after we have conquered the virus. I believe they will be more devastating than most supporters imagine, with smaller Football League clubs going out of business and even some in the Championship facing crippling financial problems. Don’t call me alarmist. I base that prediction on the time I spent as Grimsby Town manager last year, where I saw from the sharp end what it is like for a club of that size to be hit by the pandemic. When I was appointed, I went on record as saying Grimsby were the best run club I had ever been associated with. The owner John Fenty, the board and chief executive knew where every penny was coming from and how it would be spent. The finances were nailed down and everything looked secure for a bright future. But from the early stages of Covid-19 all that went out of the window because the revenue streams of gate money and hospitality were suddenly not existent. Like so many businesses in other fields around the country, it was no longer possible to balance the books. I know how uncomfortable that made everyone feel. Suddenly things were out of control. I am talking about the days of the first lockdown back in March. The fact that league matches are still being played at empty grounds now means money has been draining out of clubs like Grimsby for ten months. That is bad enough for a well-run outfit. But there will be those who were already in financial difficulties before Covid. What is the future for them? Many Championship clubs are run by owners and directors, whose businesses have been affected by the pandemic. And we are talking about a league where over-spending in a bid to reach the promised land of the Premiership is all too common. Bristol City have just announced a loss of more than £10 million on the 2019-20 season. That sounds a lot, but the figure is dwarfed by deficits at other Championship clubs. Having Steve Lansdown as owner means City are secure. But what happens if the backers at some of their rivals have to withdraw their support due to problems with their own finances? It wouldn’t surprise me to see some big clubs in dire trouble. At the other end of the scale, the pandemic is threatening the future of Action from the FA Vase derby between Longwell Green Sports (blue and white shirts) and Cadbury Heath last season Picture: Artur Lesniak Why the Covid crisis has me fearing for the future of clubs at all levels numerous non-League teams, who rely largely on gate money and their social clubs to pay the players and the bills. Clubs in the Southern and Western Leagues have always played major roles in developing future professionals through their junior and senior teams, as I can testify from personal experience, and we need them to thrive for the good of the game in general. I played my first football for Longwell Green Juniors, close to my home, between the ages of nine and 15, before signing for Rovers. My dad Bill had played local football and, when I was a boy, he used to take the family to Longwell Green Community Centre, where he used to drink, on Sundays and some Saturday nights. The centre had close ties with the local football club and dad made sure that’s where I started. He was associated with them for so many years that when he died Longwell Green named a trophy after him for their annual six-a-side competition. While I never played senior football for a local non-League club, I know of plenty who did. Mangotsfield United produced the likes of Gary Penrice, Phil Purnell and Nick Tanner, while Micky Barrett was first spotted parading his skills on the wing for Shirehampton. A large number of Rovers players also went on to manage or coach local teams. Even today, Phil Bater is in charge of Larkhall Athletic, Steve ‘Chalky’ White and his son are involved with Longwell Green Sports and Andy Gurney is manager of Roman Glass St George. My father-in-law Terry Mitchell is president of Western League club Cadbury Heath and I was talking to him the other day about the problems caused by lockdown. None of their players are under contract and some were not comfortable about playing before fixtures were suspended. Attendances averaged around 70, and without anyone paying at the turnstiles they struggled to meet even the costs of match officials. In common with most of their rivals, the club’s income is based largely on advertising boards around the ground, gate money and takings at their clubhouse. Of course, the main concern is for the health and safety of players and supporters. But the longer the pandemic exerts its grip, the harder it will be for all semi-professional clubs to emerge from it unscathed. I regard myself as a ‘people person’ and it has hit me really hard not being able to meet and socialise. Now I worry whether we will ever have sufficient control over Covid for it to be safe to mix in large crowds. The so-called experts admit to learning on the job and new strains of the virus are appearing to increase concern. Restrictions and rules are changing all the time. My wife Kim was entering a supermarket the other day wearing a visor and was told she needed to replace it with a mask. She pointed out that she suffered with asthma and showed her inhaler, but it made no difference. We are supposedly in lockdown, yet cases are still increasing. Kim and I are waiting to move from our house in Grimsby to the property we have just purchased up here, but even arranging searches and a removal firm are proving difficult. Things we used to take for granted are suddenly closed to us. Let’s hope and pray a vaccine makes all the difference. We are all feeling the effects of this extraordinary time and I am seriously starting to wonder whether, not just football, but life in general, will ever be quite the same again.

46 BRISTOL POST FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live SPoRt Breaking news at WWW.Bristol. live Rugby Wales to keep Harry in mind after great start to season John EVELY jonathan.evely@reachplc.com WALES head coach Wayne Pivac labelled Bristol Bears’ in-form scrum half Harry Randall “a very good player” as he admitted he and his coaches are keeping a close eye on him. Randall, 23, was born in Slough to two English parents and has played for England at Under-20 level, but is also understood to be eligible for Wales having been raised in the west of the country and educated at Llandovery College. Randall has been in superb form for Bristol Bears this season as Pat Lam’s side have climbed to the top of the Gallagher Premiership table after six rounds. That rise to the top culminated with a 20-7 victory over defending Heineken Champions Cup and league winners Exeter Chiefs last time out, with the scrum-half named man of the match after a try-scoring display. Randall’s form simply can’t be ignored. The 5ft 8ins half-back has continued to be the most dangerous, sniping, quick-tap taking scrum-half in the Premiership this season while adding an extra level of composure to his game-management and greater accuracy in his box-kicking. He is being closely watched by both Pivac and England head coach Eddie Jones. However, the ❝ We’ve been to a lot of Bristol games so we’ve seen him and know he’s an ex- Scarlets boy Wales boss opted to select a trio of capped Pro14-based nines for his 36-man squad for the 2021 Guinness Six Nations, picking Gareth Davies (Scarlets), Tomos Williams (Cardiff Blues) and Kieran Hardy (Scarlets). Discussing Randall after the squad was announced, Pivac said: “Firstly he’s a very good player, isn’t he?” “We’ve been to a lot of Bristol games so we’ve seen him and know he’s an ex-Scarlets boy. We know his background, but we also know he has English parents and is very proud about that fact. “At the moment we’re leaving Harry and it’s a decision he will make when and if he is selected by one or other country.” Jones names his England squad this afternoon but, with just 28 players linking up with the national side for this tournament, he is expected to go with mainly tried and tested players, with Leicester’s Ben Youngs and Wasps’ Dan Robson the favourites to be called-up. Harry Randall breaks clear to score a try for Bristol against Harlequins on Boxing Day Picture: Matt Impey/JMP Ioan needs to work on his defensive side, says Wales coach Pivac John EVELY jonathan.evely@reachplc.com TEENAGE star Ioan Lloyd has been told to go back to his club and nail down a starting spot in the Bristol Bears side and work on the defensive areas of his game. Lloyd, 19, made his Wales senior debut in the Autumn Nations Cup after receiving a shock call-up for the autumn campaign in 2020. He ended up coming off the bench against Georgia and Italy but on Wednesday he was left out of Wales head coach Wayne Pivac’s 36-man squad for the Six Nations. The youngster is an option at full-back and fly-half, and has proven himself an accomplished wing for the Bears in recent weeks. With Callum Sheedy named in the Wales squad again, having earned four caps in the autumn, Lloyd looks set to get a run of games in ❝ You will have seen in the Italy game there are parts of his game (defensively) that he needs to work on at this level the Gallagher Premiership at flyhalf during the international window. However, at this early stage in his international career Lloyd is considered a back-three player, with Pivac instead selecting George North, Josh Adams, Hallam Amos, Louis Rees-Zammit, Leigh Halfpenny and Liam Williams. Discussing Lloyd, Pivac said: “He is a wonderful young man. “The discussion with Ioan was around getting a string of games Ioan Lloyd on the attack for Bristol against Worcester this season together for Bristol. He has exploded on to the scene with Bristol, we have called him in and had a good, close-up look at him. You will have seen in the Italy game there are parts of his game (defensively) that he needs to work on at this level, clearly. Those messages have gone back to Pat Lam (at Bristol) so Pat will be working hard with Ioan over this period”. Lloyd looks to have taken those messages on board, having put in some impressive defensive displays for Bristol in the four games he has played this season, including a couple of try-saving tackles, using his increasing strength and size to bundle players into touch. Pivac added: “Realistically for Ioan, he’s now going to be working hard to put himself in line for a summer tour, which is part of our planning.”

Follow us on FaceBook /Bristol live SPort FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 BRISTOL POST 47 Breaking news at WWW.Bristol. live Football We were beaten by a top team, admits head coach Holden BRISTOL City boss Dean Holden admitted his team had been second best in Wednesday night’s 2-0 defeat at Championship leaders Norwich City. The Canaries’ win was as comfortable as they come, with the visitors failing to register an effort on target all evening. A goal in either half from Jordan Hugill sealed a comfortable victory for Norwich, who stand seven points clear at the top, while the Robins are in ninth place, six points short of the last play-off place. “We were beaten by a top team tonight, undoubtedly the best team in the league,” said head coach Holden. “We knew all about their qualities, how well they keep the ball and how expansive they are but were hoping to take advantage when we got the ball from them. But we never really did that and didn’t create nearly enough. “We actually started the game quite brightly and also had quite a lot of the ball in the opening stages of the second half, but overall it was a tough evening for us. “We didn’t pass it nearly as well as we did at Preston in our last game and we need to put this behind us and try and ensure we get back to those standards against Millwall in our next game.” Holden added: “The second goal killed us and I thought the game should have been stopped when Jordan Hugill put his arm across Tommy Rowe and he went down. But having said that I can’t complain about the result.” Daniel Farke claimed Norwich’s win was his side’s “best performance of the season so far”. Farke said: “It is always difficult to compare games but I would say this was our best performance of the season so far. The lads were Bristol City head coach Dean Holden watches on during Wednesday’s game at Carrow Road fantastic and I can’t praise them enough. “We dominated the game from start to finish, had nine shots on goal while denying them a single effort on our goal, had two thirds of the possession and the only complaint I could make was that we didn’t take more of the many chances we created. “We are in a great position but we are not over the moon or anything like that because there are still a lot of games to play and I expect teams like Brentford and Swansea to win their games in hand. But I am very pleased with what I saw this evening.” On goal hero Hugill, Farke added: “It was a fantastic, man-of-thematch performance from Jordan and I am delighted for him. “He is a key player for us, even though he has had to wait for his chance. He doesn’t need to prove anything to me because everyone Picture: Rogan Thomson/JMP knows he can score goals at this level.” The Robins, meanwhile, return to action with an FA Cup fourthround tie at Millwall tomorrow, knowing a game against Sheffield United or Plymouth awaits the winners. Millwall ended a poor run of form when they won 2-0 at Ashton Gate in December, and did likewise on Wednesday night when Scott Malone’s early goal secured a 1-0 success at Huddersfield Town. Fixtures (3pm unless stated) TONIGHT Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Chorley v Wolves (7.45pm) Sky Bet Championship Stoke City v Watford (7.45pm) League Two Salford City v Harrogate Tn (7pm) TOMORROW Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round AFC Bournemouth v Crawley Town Barnsley v Norwich Brighton v Blackpool Cheltenham v Man City (5.30pm) Millwall v Bristol City Sheff Utd v Plymouth Swansea v Nottm Forest West Ham v Doncaster Premier League Aston Villa v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Bet Championship QPR v Derby League One Charlton v Swindon Crewe v AFC Wimbledon Gillingham v Rochdale Ipswich v Peterborough Lincoln City v Northampton Oxford Utd v Bristol Rovers Portsmouth v Hull Sunderland v Shrewsbury Wigan v Fleetwood Town League Two Cambridge Utd v Bradford Exeter v Stevenage (1pm) Leyton Orient v Forest Green Morecambe v Colchester Oldham v Newport County Port Vale v Walsall Scunthorpe v Grimsby (1pm) Southend v Mansfield Tranmere v Bolton Vanarama Premier Barnet v Altrincham Chesterfield v Wrexham Dag & Red v King’s Lynn Town FC Halifax v Bromley Notts County v Torquay Stockport County v Boreham Wood Sutton Utd v Eastleigh Wealdstone v Aldershot Weymouth v Hartlepool Woking v Maidenhead Utd SUNDAY Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Brentford v Leicester (2.30pm) Chelsea v Luton (noon) Everton v Sheff Wed (8pm) Fulham v Burnley (2.30pm) Man Utd v Liverpool (5pm) Sky Bet Championship Middlesbrough v Blackburn Preston North End v Reading (12.30pm) FA Women’s Super League Arsenal v West Ham (noon) Brighton & Hove Albion v Man City (2pm) Bristol City v Chelsea (2pm) Man Utd v Birmingham City (noon) Tottenham Hotspur v Everton (2.30pm) Famara may stay for rest of the season even without signing new deal Gregor MACGREGOR gregor.macgregor@reachplc.com FAMARA Diedhiou’s future is one of the big talking points for Bristol City fans, who were given an update on events on Wednesday evening when the Robins played Norwich City at Carrow Road. The game was broadcast live by Sky Sports and commentator Gary Weaver explained - with former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie summarising - during the match that he had spoken to City CEO Mark Ashton. Ashton reportedly explained the situation between the club and Diedhiou is ‘fluid’ but that City men would be happy to see the 28-year-old complete his contract at the club rather than sell him for a nominal fee now. Weaver went on to say that the owners are prepared to let Diedhiou leave on a free if that’s what is best for the club, and that the Robins are also hoping to bring in a player on loan in this transfer window. “I was speaking to the Bristol City chief executive officer Mark Ashton today who told me that they’d made a number of offers to Famara Diedhiou,” said Weaver during the game. “Nothing’s agreed yet. The situation is fluid but they’re prepared to let him run down his contract and potentially leave for free in the summer - that’s what Mark Bristol City striker Famara Diedhiou Ashton’s been told by the owners. They can let that happen. If it does happen, then they will get the value out of him on the pitch for the rest of the season. “That’s the way that it stands at the moment. Bristol City have made offers to Famara Diedhiou. Nothing’s been agreed yet, it’s a fluid situation. But they are prepared to let him run down his contract and potentially leave for free next summer because of the value he will give them on the pitch for the rest of the season.” The Bristol Post understands the club have made a very large offer to Diedhiou, and we asked Dean Holden following the game if the head coach is aware Diedhiou could remain at City until the summer. “I certainly hope that Fam will stay at the football club,” said Holden in response. “My mind’s not changed on that, we want Famara to stay. I’ve not had discussions in the last day or so with Mark around Fam so I’m not too sure about that comment in particular. Certainly, Famara is a player we want to keep at the football club.” The head coach was also not aware of any movement regarding incoming loans, explaining to BBC Radio Bristol after the game that there is unlikely to be much movement in the next few days. “No that’s not (true, that a loan may be coming in soon). I would expect so (it to be quiet in the next few days)” said Holden.

Sport ★★★ in print | online | mobile FAMARA MAY SEE THE SEASON OUT WITH CITY PAGE 47 ★★★ FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 In brief... Stokes and Archer back for India tour TISDALE DELIGHT AT WILLIAMS SIGNING »» All-rounder Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer have returned to the England squad for the first two Tests of the tour of India. Both Stokes and Archer were rested for the series in Sri Lanka. Batsman Rory Burns, who has been on paternity leave, also returns, but Ollie Pope is still absent with a shoulder injury. Jonny Bairstow, Mark Wood and Sam Curran will all be rested for the first half of the four-Test series. The series begins on February 5, with the first two Tests in Chennai. Bluebirds sack Harris »» Cardiff City have sacked manager Neil Harris after a run of six consecutive defeats. Harris, 43, and his assistant manager David Livermore both leave the club with immediate effect. Wednesday’s 1-0 home defeat by QPR was Cardiff’s fifth in succession in the Championship and their sixth in all competitions. New Bristol Rovers signing George Williams, who played more than 150 games for MK Dons Sam FROST sam.frost@reachplc.com Bristol Rovers have confirmed the permanent signing of versatile defender George Williams from MK Dons. Williams, predominantly a rightback, has a wealth of experience in League One with Barnsley and the Dons. The 27-year-old played under Rovers boss Paul Tisdale at Stadium MK, and made more than 150 appearances for the club. The length of Williams’ contract and fee paid to MK Dons are undisclosed. “We are delighted to bring George to the football club,” said Tisdale. “He’s a player I know very well and understands how I like to operate. His experience and understanding of this level will be a bonus for us, with a number of promotions on his CV. “His high level of professionalism and his attitude and application, both on and off the pitch, match the standards of what we expect at Bristol Rovers and we look forward to welcoming George into the group over the busy schedule ahead of us.” As reported by the Bristol Post ahead of the transfer window, signing a right-back was a priority for the Gas in this window. Centreback Max Ehmer has been deployed on the right of the defence of late in favour of the likes of Josh Hare and Mark Little, and Tisdale has been eager to bolster competition in that area. “I’m really excited,” Williams told the club’s website. “I was at MK for five seasons but this is a fresh challenge. I spoke to Tis quite a bit over the last week or so and I can’t wait to get going. “We won promotion with Tis at MK and we had a fantastic season. I loved working with him, I like his philosophy on football and it was a big draw as soon as I found out there was interest here. “I had a few conversations and I couldn’t wait to get here.” MK Dons boss Russell Martin said: “George was out of contract with us in the summer and with there being no certainty on his situation moving forwards here, and having found himself out of the team, this was an opportunity for him to secure his long-term future. Picture: Bristol Rovers FC “He has been a terrific and loyal servant to this football club, for which we are extremely grateful, and he goes with all our best wishes for the future.” Williams will go straight into the Rovers squad for tomorrow’s League One game at the Kassam Stadium against Oxford United, who have put a poor start to the season behind them with a run of four straight victories. Former Bristol Rovers and Bristol City striker Matty Taylor is Oxford’s leading goalscorer this season with nine. Rovers will be looking to bounce back from Tuesday’s 3-2 defeat at Crewe, where an impressive second-half fightback went unrewarded. GIVE US YOUR VIEW: To connect on a local sports story, visit www.BRISTOLPOST.co.uk SOUTH WEST WEBSITE OF THE YEAR Published by Reach PLC at Temple Way, Bristol, BS2 0HD. Printed by Reach PLC. For permission to copy cuttings, contact the NLA, 7 Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1NL. Tel 01892 525273 or email copy@nla.co.uk The recycled paper content of UK newspapers in 2016 was 62.8 per cent.

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4 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 nostalgia Chatting to showbiz royalty Debbie Reynolds in New York in 2011 and at the start of her career, below right Our entertainments writer nATALie BAnyARD flicks back through her notepad and recounts her interviews with Hollywood legends, Mickey Rooney and Debbie Reynolds GROWING up, I would often watch classic Hollywood musicals with my mum and nan on a Sunday afternoon. I was (and still am, if I’m honest) besotted by the razzle,dazzle, style and sophistication of these epic movies. So it was an honour for me to have been able to interview not one, but two Hollywood legends in my career – the late, great stars Mickey Rooney and Debbie Reynolds. I was lucky enough to interview Mickey Rooney - a little man with a big personality and a colossal career - on two occasions. Once, in 2007, when he was performing a one-man show at Playhouse in Weston-super- Mare and again, in 2008, when he starred in Cinderella at The Bristol Hippodrome. We spoke about his Hollywood career, his childhood on the stage and his close relationship with Judy Garland. Singin’ In The Rain star Debbie Reynolds became one of my favourite interviewees of my career. I interviewed her back in 2010, when she was due to appear in her variety show at the then Colston Hall (now Bristol Beacon). With a twinkle in her eye, she told me about working with Gene Kelly, her marriage break-up with Eddie Fisher and her famous daughter Carrie Fisher, who sadly passed away in December 2016, the day before her mother. Here are some of my favourite extracts from those very special interviews with the late Hollywood stars... Mickey Rooney Making an accidental appearance on the stage during his father’s Vaudeville act in 1922, an 18-month-old Mickey Rooney began his truly legendary career. Now, 85 years later, the all-round entertainer is back on the road. Drawing on a rich 80-plus year career, Let’s Put On a Show! is an autobiographical musical, highlighted with film clips, humour and anecdotal memories including a moving tribute to Mickey’s famous co-star from his days at MGM, Judy Garland. “It’s music, dancing, singing...” says an excitable Mickey. “I play the piano, sing a few songs by George Gershwin, talk a bit about Hollywood and show some film clips. I had great reviews in America - Burt Lancaster was in the audience at one of the shows and he just loved it. “I can’t wait to tour England,” he adds, enthusiastically. “I love the UK. I’m a veteran you know. I spent time I did about six musical pictures with Judy Garland, which were a lot of fun. I got on very well with Judy. Mickey Rooney in England during the war, and I always enjoy going back. I also had a number of wonderful friends who were English - Charles Laughton, James Mason, Laurence Olivier…” Mickey was born Joe Yule Junior on September 23, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York. His parents, chorus girl Nell Carter and comic Joe Yule Senior, were vaudeville performers. Two weeks after Mickey’s birth, he was on the road travelling from theatre to theatre throughout North America. Mickey’s talent surfaced by accident when he was just 18 months old. While hiding underneath a shoeshine stand in a Chicago theatre, fascinated by his father’s act, he let out a sneeze. The noise caused a spotlight to find him in the crowd. Not knowing what to do he stood up and blew on his tiny toy mouth organ that was hanging on a string around his neck. The audience erupted with laughter. The show’s manager got him a pint-sized tuxedo after the incident, and young Mickey began performing short ballads and speeches on stage. In 1934, Mickey was competing in a table tennis tournament in Los Angeles and was showing off to the audience. MGM producer David O. Selznick noticed his antics. He told MGM studio chief Louis Mayer that he had found a kid that was a “goldmine” and begged him to sign Mickey to MGM. Short in stature, but never short of confidence, Mickey was the number one box office actor in the United States from 1939-41. “That’s only a number,” he says, modestly, when I mention this fact. “Just like age is only a number. It doesn’t mean that much.” Mickey became known for his work on films such as A Midsummer Nights Dream, Babes In Arms and the hit Andy Hardy series. He also starred with many Hollywood leading ladies including Lana Turner, Anne Rutherford and Judy Garland. “I did about six musical pictures with Judy Garland, which were a lot of fun. I got on very well with Judy. We had a close bond. She’s still with me even now. “I also enjoyed working on International Velvet with Elizabeth Taylor. She was a nice kid. I like to think I got on with everyone I worked with. There were some great people about in Hollywood in those days like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Fred Astaire had a whole lot of class. I loved to watch him.” Mickey starred in over 350 movies during his time in Hollywood, but there’s one that holds a special place in his heart. In 1938, Mickey starred alongside Spencer Tracy in Boys

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 5 Mickey Rooney in the film Babes on Broadway Mickey in a scene from the film Baby Face Nelson Town. A true story, the film tells the tale of Father Flanagan, who opened Boys Town as a place dedicated to helping juvenile delinquents go straight. “Spencer Tracy and I loved working together on Boys Town and we became the best of friends,” Mickey tells me. “Boys Town still exists only now it’s called Boys and Girls Town. I still raise a lot of money for it and last year I was named Honorary Boys and Girls Town Mayor-For-Life. I’m very proud of that.” Mickey and wife Jan say that they enjoy leading a quiet life with their grandchildren, birds and dogs. But after 85 years in the business, Mickey has no plans to retire. In 2006, the actor starred in the much acclaimed comedy Night at the Museum with Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais and Dick Van Dyke. “I just like keeping busy,” he laughs. “I enjoyed doing Night at the Museum. It was a good, family picture with nothing off colour. I made some very dear friends on that movie. In fact, Ben Stiller has asked me to do a cameo in his latest picture Tropic Thunder. That should be fun. “At the end of the day, while some people say retire - I say inspire. I have no plans to slow down just yet.” Debbie ReynolDs “I’m going to keep doing what I do “Louis B Mayer, the head of MGM, put me in Singin’ in the Rain. I always thought that Mr Mayer wanted me in the film and Gene Kelly was simply stuck with me, but Gene has since said that he helped pick me out because he thought I was right for the part. “Gene was a perfectionist and a hard taskmaster, but I needed that. For a non-dancer, to suddenly be dancing with the likes of Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor, was very daunting. “I worked eight hours a day taking classes in ballet, tap and jazz. It was back-breaking, but worth it.” The movie was an immediate hit and continues to be one of the best-loved musicals of all time. Debbie was catapulted into the limelight and became one of the biggest names in Hollywood. “My adult life was just beginning, and suddenly I was thrown into this whole new showbusiness world. Before I know it, I’m married to Eddie Fisher and we’re America’s sweethearts.” Debbie married the handsome singer in 1955, and it was the showbiz wedding of the year. But at the age of 26, after having two young children, Carrie Fisher (adored for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies) and Todd, she was involved in one of the biggest postwar scandals in Hollywood. Fisher, then 30, left her for Elizabeth Taylor. “Elizabeth could have any man she wanted – and she wanted mine,” Debbie reflects matter of factly. “I had a hunch and I phoned Elizauntil I drop down dead and get stuffed like Roy Rogers’ horse Trigger. Then you can place me in a museum where you can put a quarter in me and I’ll perform Singin’ in the Rain!” At 78, Debbie Reynolds has no intention of slowing down. Funny, gutsy and exuberant, the star is showbiz personified. In the golden era of Hollywood, Debbie Reynolds was America’s sweetheart. She became a major film star at just 20 thanks to the classic 1952 film Singin’ in the Rain, and went on to become one of the world’s most popular performers, a show-stopper in Las Vegas and an Oscar-nominated actress. Now she’s set to return to Britain for the first time in 35 years to perform her funny and fast-tempo variety show, which appears at the Colston Hall before a West End run. “It will be great to go back to the UK – I thought I’d better do it while I’m still alive,” says the droll old broad in a wise-cracking American accent. “Basically, I entertain. I do singing, dancing and impressions of the famous people I’ve worked with. “I’ve worked with all the big names like Bette Davis, Mae West, Katharine Hepburn...,” continues Debbie before launching into an uncanny impersonation of Hepburn. “I really like to do all these fun people who have such recognisable voices. I do Barbra Streisand, too, (cue a lengthy and impressive Barbra Streisand imitation). Talking about her new show, she says: “I sing everybody’s favourite Gershwin songs and the best-loved Stephen Sondheim ones. I also do a tribute to Judy Garland, because we were such good friends. I show some film clips of my most popular movies, including Singin’ in the Rain, of course, as well as The Tender Trap, which I did with Frank Sinatra and The Unsinkable Molly Brown, for which I was nominated for an Academy Award.” I feel like I should be paying Debbie for this call because it’s more like a private performance than an interview. Throughout our phone call, I’m treated to impressions, snippets of songs and fabulous anecdotes. And boy, does she have some stories to tell. In 1948, a 16-year-old Mary Frances Reynolds (as she was known then) entered the local Miss Burban beauty pageant, and won. Her talent entry was lip-syncing to a record of Betty Hutton’s I’m a Square in the Social Circle. “It was a bit of a joke really, but you could win a free blouse and scarf,” she tells me with a chuckle. “Anyway, I won and that led to a screen test and my career as an actress.” In 1951, Debbie would star in the film that would change her life forever – the magical musical Singin’ in the Rain. [Cary Grant] was another very, very good friend and a lovely man. In fact, my lovely daughter Carrie is named after him. Debbie Reynolds beth’s room at the Park Plaza Hotel and Eddie actually answered. I said: ‘Eddie, could you roll over and put Elizabeth on the phone?’ “Suddenly we were the 1950s equivalent of Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie! When a man sees something as alluring and as beautiful as Liz Taylor or Angelina Jolie, he is going to go after it and there’s nothing you can do about it. You just have to get over it.” And get over it she did. Debbie starred in successful films including The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award. She also headlined in major Las Vegas venues and was one of the few females, along with Shirley MacLaine and Phyllis Mcguire, whom Frank Sinatra allowed to join his Rat Pack parties there. “Frank Sinatra was wonderful – but it wasn’t a good idea to get on his bad side!” laughs Debbie. “I have to say Jimmy Stewart was Debbie with daughter Carrie in 1972 at Heathrow Airport Natalie Banyard meets Mickey Rooney and his wife Jan in 2008 Photo: Barbara Evripidou one of the best,” she adds, mulling over her favourite leading men. “He was fabulous – kind, gentle and funny.” The elegant Cary Grant, who, I tell Debbie, was born just a few miles away from the Colston Hall, was another favourite. “He was another very, very good friend and a lovely man. In fact, my lovely daughter Carrie is named after him.” Debbie continues to make appearances in film and television, including a regular character in the popular American sitcom Will & Grace, which earned her an Emmy Award nomination. “I have had a long and wonderful career and it’s still going strong,” she exclaims. “It’s not about how old you are, it’s about how old you feel and right now I feel just fine and I don’t want to give up performing. “I guess I’ll have to give up when the time comes to die, but until then I’m going to keep kicking my legs!”

6 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 stay home Razzmatazz rewind - our pick of the best Hollywood musicals tHe Golden Age of Hollywood – arguably from the beginning of the 1930s to the late 1950s – was a glamorous time when new genres were created, new stars were born and queues formed around the block at cinemas all over the world. Now is the perfect time to escape into these epic, joyful musicals from a brighter, bygone era. So put on those ruby slippers, grab your top hat and sing all the way to your sofa. tHe wizard of oz (1939) If you’re looking for escapism - and we could all do with a bit of that at the moment - this is the film for you. The Wizard of Oz, a 1939 American musical fantasy written by Frank L Baum and produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, is widely regarded as one of the greatest films in cinema history. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. On their quest to get home, they follow the Yellow Brick Road where they meet a Scarecrow that wants a brain, a Tin Man who’s missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion in desperate need of some courage. With its ground-breaking use of Technicolor, captivating story and wonderful songs including Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead and We’re Off To See The Wizard, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old. singin’ in tHe rain (1952) Singin’ In The Rain is a classic comedy musical made in 1952, starring the ever-fabulous Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor and Jean Hagen. It offers wonderful song and dance sequences, choreographed by Gene Kelly, and is generally recognised as a cinematic masterpiece and one of the greatest musicals ever made. The film is set during the transition from silent films to ‘talkies’, and everyone is having trouble adapting. Don and Lina have been cast repeatedly as a romantic couple, but when their latest film is remade into a musical, only Don has the voice for the new singing part. Kathy, a bright young aspiring actress, is hired to record over Lina’s voice. The days may be cold and dark, and lockdown’s taking its toll, but you can leave it all behind by grabbing a classic, golden age musical and immersing yourself in a world full of glitz, glamour, song and dance, writes natalie Banyard . Here’s her top 20 (in no particular order) tHe king and i (1956) Lavish costumes, sets, music and storytelling combine in this glorious 1956 film starring Yul Brynner and Bristol’s very own Deborah Kerr. Set in 1860s Bangkok, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. The film has a number of iconic songs including I Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, Hello, Young Lovers and Shall We Dance. Doris Day in Calamity Jane an ameriCan in paris (1951) This epic 1951 musical follows a struggling American artist in Paris, who is discovered by an influential heiress with an interest in more than his art. He has to choose between her and the young French girl he is drawn to. Staring the incomparable Gene Kelly alongside Leslie Caron, the story is interspersed with daring dance numbers choreographed by Kelly and set to Gershwin’s unforgettable music. The number that tops them all is the An American in Paris ballet, an extravagant 17 minutes of Kelly and Caron performing dances inspired by French painters like Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Rousseau and Vincent van Gogh. Cover girl (1944) Lucky Rita Hayworth was one of only six women to dance alongside both Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, and her work with Kelly in Cover Girl is arguably the best of her films. In this marvellous Technicolor confection, the stunning redhead plays Rusty, a night club dancer who aspires to be a Broadway star. She participates in a contest to be a ‘Cover Girl’, with the hope of fulfilling her dreams. yankee doodle dandy (1942) Despite making his name with his chilling portrayal of tough guys in a series of gangster flicks like The Public Enemy (1931) and White Heat (1949), James Cagney actually got his start in vaudeville performing as a dancer. Cagney earned his only Academy Award for his all-singing, all-dancing role in the biographical musical Yankee Doodle Dandy, about renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan, known as ‘The Man Who Owned Broadway’. An American flag waving, toe-tapping delight. top Hat (1935) Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the best-known musical duo of the Golden Age, starred in a whopping ten films together, with Top Hat being their fourth. The screwball musical comedy features Astaire as Jerry, an entertainer who falls for Dale (Rogers); Dale isn’t the least bit interested in what he has to offer until the two start dancing. The film features Astaire’s most celebrated tap solo to Irving Berlin’s Top Hat, White Tie and Tails. swing time (1936) Possibly my favourite Fred and Ginger film, roguish gambler and dancer ‘Lucky’ Garnett is challenged by his fiance’s father to come up with $25,000 to prove he’s worthy of her hand. But after he falls in love with a quirky dance instructor, Lucky’ll do anything to keep from earning the bucks. Packed full of comedy and romance, it’s the elaborately choreographed dance numbers and the chemistry between Astaire and Rogers that have established the film’s reputation as one of the best musicals of all time. Hit numbers include Never Gonna Dance and The Way You Look Tonight. HigH soCiety (1956) A musical remake of the excellent 1940 film The Philadelphia Story, High Society is a 1956 American romantic musical with an all-star line-up including Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra. When socialite Tracy Lord is about to remarry, her ex-husband, with the help of a sympathetic reporter, has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him. While Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly may look more like father and daughter than husband and wife, it really doesn’t matter due to Cole Porter’s show-stopping tunes including Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, True Love and Well, Did You Evah! guys and dolls (1955) This comedic film about two gamblers and their love lives stars an outstanding cast that includes Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine, Marlon Brando and Jean Simmons. Brando, the singing actor, and Sinatra, the acting singer, make a remarkable pair, but it’s Simmons who steals the show. A proper CinemaScope delight, it combines Technicolour opulence with an earthy, street-level humour. seven Brides for seven BrotHers (1954) A favourite of mine growing up, and now a favourite of my eight-year-old Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly in Cover Girl in 1944 In rehearsal for Guys and Dolls A scene from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers twins, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a music and dance extravaganza set in Oregon during 1850, telling a story about seven ill-mannered brothers who kidnap girls from the nearby town. Starring Howard Keel and Jane Powell, it is filled with thrilling performances including the Barn Raising dance, which has been praised as one of the most rousing dance numbers ever put on screen. Other highlights include Wonderful, Wonderful Day, Bless Your Beautiful Hide and Goin’ Courtin’. Carmen Jones (1954) Dorothy Dandridge became the first African-American woman to be

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 7 The Lion, Scarecrow and Tinman from The Wizard of Oz marriage for publicity purposes, then fall in love. Made at the height of the dancing duo’s popularity, this elegant musical has a glorious score from the Gershwins, including the song They Can’t Take That Away From Me, which was nominated for an Oscar. Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1953 Gene Kelly in Singin’ in the Rain love finDS anDy harDy (1938) Andy Hardy is a fictional character who appeared in a series of 16 Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer films where he was played by Mickey Rooney, from 1937 to 1946. The quintessential Hardy film, the one that most people remember as the best example of the series, is the one with Judy Garland’s first appearance, Love Finds Andy Hardy. Young Andy (Rooney) expects a somewhat less than merry Christmas when he discovers his girlfriend, Polly (Ann Rutherford), is leaving town for the holiday. Prospects improve after Andy’s best friend pays him to escort his girlfriend, Cynthia (Lana Turner), around while he is away. But when Andy’s neighbour Betsy (Judy Garland) shows up claiming to have a crush on him, Andy realises that he has more girls than he can handle. A light-hearted, easy and enjoyable watch. calamity Jane (1953) Calamity Jane is a 1953 American Technicolor western musical film loosely based on the life of Wild West heroine Calamity Jane, and explores an alleged romance between Calamity and Wild Bill Hickok in the American Old West. The thigh-slappin’, gun-totin’ film, which stars Doris Day as the title character and Howard Keel as Hickok, is rambunctious entertainment filled with memorable songs including The Deadwood Stage, The Windy City and Secret Love. nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the Oscar Hammerstein stage adaption Carmen Jones. A contemporary version of the Bizet opera, Carmen (Dorothy Dandridge), is a sultry woman who seduces a young soldier, Joe (Harry Belafonte), in order to avoid imprisonment. However, when she leaves Joe for another man, he seeks revenge. A dark, heart-breaking and beautifully acted musical. for me anD my Gal (1942) Gene Kelly And Judy Garland star in this good natured musical about a pair of aspiring vaudeville perform- Gene Kelly and Judy Garland in For Me and My Gal ers whose relationship hits a snag when Kelly’s character gets drafted. Directed by Busby Berkeley, it’s a nostalgic homage to vaudeville and a thinly veiled piece of propaganda for Second World War sentiment. Gene Kelly made his screen debut in this film, immediately endearing himself to moviegoers with his carefree acting and spontaneous athletic dancing style. It also marked the first real ‘adult’ role for the 19-year-old Judy Garland, who had played juvenile parts until then, many of them opposite Mickey Rooney. the Great ZieGfelD (1936) William Powell stars as the famous Broadway impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. in this three-hour biographical production that earned three Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Dance Direction. True to Ziegfeld’s own presentation, the film features extravagant performances with lavish costumes and overwhelmingly intricate routines, most notably the original Ziegfeld act A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody, written by Irving Berlin. Gentlemen Prefer BlonDeS (1953) This movie musical comedy stars two of Hollywood’s biggest sex symbols during the Golden Age: Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe. The two sparkle as Lorelei and Dorothy, two showgirls travelling to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei’s fiancé, as well as a rich, enamoured old man and many other doting admirers. The film was an instant box-office and critical success, and Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend, in which Monroe donned her iconic hot-pink silk dress, has been re-created over the years by stars like Madonna, Nicole Kidman and French & Saunders. Shall We Dance (1937) Another Fred and Ginger classic, Shall We Dance is the story of a ballet dancer and a showgirl who fake a Stormy Weather (1943) This film is one of two Hollywood musicals with an African American cast released in 1943, the other being MGM’s Cabin in the Sky. Bill Williamson (Bill Robinson), a struggling performer, meets and falls for a beautiful vocalist named Selina Rogers (Lena Horne). When the pair both skyrocket to fame, they lose contact, but Bill just might get one more chance to woo Selina at a huge musical stage show. The real highlight of this film is watching the Nicholas Brothers fly all over the screen. Known for their flash dancing, a type of dance that blends acrobatics with tap, their Jumpin’ Jive performance in Stormy Weather is the Nicholas Brothers at their best, with Fred Astaire later remarking that it was the greatest movie musical number he’d ever witnessed. ShoW Boat (1936) Based on Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s Broadway hit, this musical spans four decades in the lives of performers on a Mississippi river boat. Irene Dunne and Allan Jones shine in the leading roles, but Helen Morgan and Paul Robeson steal the show… and our hearts. Robeson sings the definitive version of Old Man River, that is still the gold standard to this day.

8 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 opinion VOICES OF THE WEST COUNTRY ROB CAMPBELL The deniers are locked in a topsy-turvy world where every assertion by the sane is to them, by default, just another lie What are we going to do about all these lies? They come thick and fast, a bit like some of the people spreading them. Too many people now live inside a complete, alternative and insane information system where truths are lies and lies are truths. We can no longer comfort ourselves that this upside-down view of life only happens on the other side of the pond, where rioters recently attacked the citadel of democracy genuinely convinced that they were protecting it. Something similar is happening here, literally down your street. Well, mine, anyway. On my daily permitted walk (unless that’s been banned by the time you read this) I came across dozens of outbursts of chalked graffiti around Bristol’s harbourside. Nothing new there, except it included: Take off your masks; Covid is a hoax; the media and government are lying to you; and the media is the virus. I found the last one particularly offensive, as my mother died of Covid last year and I am fairly sure she didn’t catch it from reading this column. In the same week, local BBC reporter Steve Knibbs revealed that the comments on his recent report from inside a local hospital intensive care unit are getting worse by the day. He was, for example, told on social media that his report was a fake, made on a film set. Our own Conor Gogarty recently reported from a court in Bristol, where a man was in the dock after breaching Covid laws by taking part in a protest against the lockdown. The judge read the defendant a long and harrowing account of the crisis from the view of a doctor inside a hospital. What a waste of time – the defendant, unmoved, replied with some conspiracy theory nonsense and blamed the reporter. There’s more. On the seafront at Bournemouth, where I would so wish to be walking right now after having worn out my city’s pavements, police found themselves victims of a stage-managed, mock-outrage social media video by mischief makers. It’s easy to do: act like you are breaking the Covid rules, refuse to give your name and address, get arrested, and make sure it’s being filmed. The solutions to all this are far from obvious. A couple of weeks ago, as part of my day job at a university, I gave a video talk to some lovely students at Gordano School, Bristol, on the subject of ‘fake news’. Out came my usual suggestions: regulate social media better; teach even more critical thinking in schools; read, watch and listen to responsible news media; take some responsibility for your own information habits. The school students were listening, but others are not, and there are no easy explanations. These ‘truthers’ (they are, as we might expect in their world, actually the opposite) are not for example stupid in the traditional sense. Take Piers Corbyn, who pops up at Covid denier gatherings in Glastonbury and Bristol: he has a postgraduate degree in astrophysics. Corbyn and his ilk are encouraged by some equally well-educated but morally bankrupt journalists in the national press, who tiptoe around the edges of the madness, amplifying and justifying it in the name of free speech but – ultimately – just because it gets them more clicks and hits. Fighting the deluded with science and common sense doesn’t work either, as was evident in that court case, for the deniers are locked in a topsy-turvy world where every assertion by the sane is to them, by default, just another lie. They are well and truly stuck, and can only escape by admitting they are wrong and – worst still – have been had. Nobody likes doing that. They are, indeed, victims of a monstrous deluge of misinformation in the face of which many of us would wilt. Nor is regulating social media going to work by itself, given that it took four years for the tech giants to finally act against Trump. Banning also plays into the hands of those who think that all media is run by dark forces intent on controlling our minds (if only – it sounds like fun, and presumably is quite well paid). In my search for answers I finally came across something useful. Advice from a psychologist, for when your friends or family have fallen victim to dangerous lies. It’s your civic duty to call them out, she says, but do it kindly. Show empathy, respect the anxieties that doubtless drew them to conspiracy theories; ask them gentle questions; encourage but divert their skepticism. With luck, they might start questioning where they get their so-called truths. Or, she said, just tip a bucket of cold water over their heads. I made up that last bit, but it’s what I want to be true so it’s good enough for me.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 9 food & drink CHRIS RUNDLE If you fancy bakIng your own bread In thIs lockdown or beyond - Invest In a dutch oven I FIRst came across the term ‘Dutch oven’ some years back when I was an avid viewer of America’s Test Kitchen, which aired on the PBs channel. It was both informative and amusing (though took itself rather too seriously, as is the way with these shows). And there was always a detectable prickle of negative chemistry between presenter Christopher Kimball (who has long since left) and the rest of the team, including the matronly Bridget Lancaster. such as the edition when she was advising us to store a particular product ‘someplace dark and cold’ and turned to Kimball and added acidly ‘like your s o u l ’. AtK was very fond of using Dutch ovens which, I rapidly figured out was what the Americans call the cast-iron casseroles made by the likes of Le Creuset (and if you haven’t already equipped your kitchen with a couple then you should: expensive they might be but they last for decades, as mine demonstrate). But it was in researching the origins of the phrase that I landed up in Bristol and in the company of Abraham Darby, widely regarded as the father of the Industrial Revolution for developing, up in Coalbrookdale, a more efficient way of smelting pig iron using coke instead of charcoal. (And a good job he did or England would have even less tree cover than the relatively paltry amount it currently boasts.) At the turn of the 18th century, Abe was involved in a brass mill in Bristol and in 1702 went on an industrial espionage mission to the Netherlands to see how the Dutch made their famed brass cooking pots, and especially how their use of sand, rather than clay, in the moulds gave these a far superior finish. Darby brought the secret back with him, set up his new Cheese Lane Foundry in Baptist Mills and began producing his own range of Dutch ovens. In 1705 he finally worked out how to lower his costs and raise his profits by substituting iron for brass and - rather like when I bought a new, wide-angle rear-view mirror for my car - after that there was no looking back. Either for the company or for Darby whose grandson, also Abraham, built the world’s first iron Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly baked bread? bridge in the eponymous shropshire village. What has all this got to do with cooking? Not a great deal, except that we have Darby grandpere to thank for bequeathing us cast-iron cooking pots, and that those pots can be used to make exceedingly good bread, in fact the best I have ever made or eaten – and I’ve been baking my own for about 15 years. Loaves cook in their own steam inside the pot and a final burst of heat with the lid removed imparts a truly magnificent crust. All of which should be yet another inducement to go out and invest in one or two: a couple of round or oval versions, one large and one small, and if the money runs to it, a terrine dish which will not only provide you with excellent home-made pate but can then be used to bake crusty half-size baguettes to eat it with. Incidentally as a third lockdown, and hence flour shortage, threatened I went online and managed to obtain a small order of excellent Italian 00 gauge flour at an advantageous price. Used in a 50/50 mix with standard bread flour, it produces a brilliant result and is therefore well worth seeking out in specialist shops. IngredIents 500g strong white bread flour; seven-gram sachet dried yeast; 10g salt; 350g hand-hot water Method 1. Place the flour, yeast and salt into a large bowl, weigh and add the water, bring together with a scraper and turn on to a lightly floured surface and start to knead. The dough will be very sticky at first but don’t add any more flour. Lift up one edge of the dough and fold it over on itself to trap as much air as possible and continue the process until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. Place in a large, floured bowl, cover with a cloth and leave for an hour. 2. Once doubled in size, remove to a floured work surface, fold the edge into the centre and press down well. (Halve the dough and process each half similarly if making two small loaves). Cover with a cloth IngredIents 450 granary flour; seven-gram sachet dried yeast; 10g salt, teaspoon sugar; 325g warm water; tablespoon each sunflower oil and malt extract; 30g rye flakes Method 1. Mix all ingredients except the rye flakes together and proceed as for the standard loaf. 2. After initial proving, transfer the dough to a work surface and form into a round or oval to fit the shape of your casserole. Brush the top with water and sprinkle with the rye flakes. Enclose with a rolled-up tea towel to prevent spreading and cover with another. Allow a final prove of 30 minutes, then transfer to the pot and bake for 30 minutes with the lid on and five more with it off. go granary granary bread pot luck dutCh oven loaf makes one large loaf or two small ones tucked in well around the edge to stop the dough spreading. 3. turn the oven to 220C gas mark 7/8 and place a cast-iron, lidded casserole pot (large or small, according to the size loaf you want) on the centre shelf for ten minutes. 4. Remove from the oven, take off the lid, brush the inside with oil, drop in the dough, replace the lid and put the pot back in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for a further ten minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool. a little tipple beer & walnut loaf IngredIents 300g strong white bread flour; 200g strong wholemeal flour; seven-gram sachet dried yeast; 10g salt; 375g warmed golden or pale ale; 120g walnut pieces Method 1. Place the flours, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Pulse the walnut pieces several times in a food processor and add to the mix with the ale. 2. Proceed as for the standard loaf but be prepared for the kneading to take a little longer and keep the work surface well-dusted with flour.

10 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 food & drink a new approach to eating Writer and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall talks to KAtIE WRIght about his holistic approach to health, and staying positive during a difficult year BoReD of banana bread? Try these rye flour cookies instead. Hugh says these cakey cookies, made with dark rye flour, are a “brilliant way to use over-ripe bananas, as well as any end-of-the-packet bits and bobs from my nut, seed and dried fruit stash”. INgREdIENtS (Makes 15 or 24 ‘bite-sized’ cookies) 125g dark rye flour 150g porridge oats ½tsp baking powder 1tsp ground mixed spice 75g brown sugar 2tsp ground flaxseed 120g raisins or chopped dried apricots 100g roughly chopped nuts or mixed seeds 2 ripe medium bananas, mashed 100g extra virgin olive oil, or coconut oil (melted) MEthod 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas 4. Line 2 baking sheets with baking paper. 2. Put the flour, oats, baking powder, spice, tasty treats Rye and banana cookIes sugar and ground flaxseed into a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the dried fruit and nuts or seeds and mix well again, separating any of the fruit if it’s sticking together. Add the mashed bananas and the oil and mix again, really well. 3. Put tablespoonfuls of the mixture (dessert spoonfuls for bite-sized cookies) onto the prepared baking sheets, shaping them roughly into thick, round cookies. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and starting to brown on the bases. 4. Leave to cool a little and then transfer to a rack to cool completely. 5. Store in an airtight tin for up to five days, or for a few months in the freezer. It’S just past lunchtime and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is already thinking about tonight’s family dinner plans. “I think we’re going to have cauliflower steaks with cauliflower cheese – my son loves cauliflower cheese,” he tells me on the phone from Devon. “I’ve just grown the most enormous cauliflower, probably the biggest one I’ve ever grown. “I’ve had to stop short of the mentality of somebody growing vegetables for show.” No stranger to the vegetable patch, of course, the River Cottage founder has enjoyed having more time to tend to his crops during the pandemic, and also took the opportunity to add three farm animals to the fold. “During the beginning of the spring [last year], we decided to get some goats. We got a nanny for milking and two wethers, which are castrated male goats. “We reared the boys for meat and we got some lovely milk every day. We made goat kefir and we actually made some lovely goat’s cheese from the kefir, which was really delicious.” Stirring up batches of gutboosting fermented drinks like kefir and kombucha, the writer and broadcaster is practising what he preaches in latest book, Eat Better Forever, which sets out seven principles of a healthy diet, rather than offering a single quick-fix solution. The author realises that adhering to seven tenets – which include eating a varied diet, as many whole foods as possible, feeding your gut and reducing refined carbs – may not be feasible for everyone, so suggests picking “the ones that you think make sense to you and are going to work for you. “The whole point is not to pin everything on a single approach,” he adds. The final chapter makes the case for mindful eating, something Hugh, 55, admits he’s struggled with in the past. “I’d be happily thinking about other things, while tucking into crisps or eating a sandwich on a shoot, or automatically popping the cork when I get home from work in the evening. “I’ve learned to manage that by always being more thoughtful – well, not always, because goodness knows this is not about perfection. It’s about being in touch with your thinking about your eating, and therefore about the eating itself.” ‘Go whole’ – eating more Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and his new book, top right whole foods – is the first principle of the Eat Better Forever approach. After a tV project slated for shooting was postponed, Hugh spent most of 2020 at home in East Devon with his wife Marie and four children (Chloe, 24; Oscar, 21; Freddy, 17; and Louisa, 10). “It was tense at times because all the kids, including the grown-up ones, were at home for at least the first three months, and that doesn’t normally happen these days apart from Christmas.” With the River Cottage cookery school and restaurants forced to close due to restrictions, he says the business side of things has been “really tough”. “We’ve decided not to reopen one of our restaurants, which is really sad.” But he’s trying to look on the bright side: “At a personal level, I have to say elements have been really amazing. I’ve had amazing time at home with the family, growing (vegetables) and cooking and walking, looking after the goats. “I’ve made a bunch of recipes, which my son Freddy filmed and we put up as a part of the River Cottage Instagram – stuff like that to keep people engaged and keep in contact with our supporters through these strange times.” When the great flour shortage of 2020 hit, the cook got to work coming up with a baking alternative. “It was quite a nifty recipe for chickpea cookies, which seemed to go down quite well, and I still make them because they’re actually really delicious.” Now, with a smidgen of hope (dare we say it) potentially on the horizon, Hugh wants to use the opportunity to keep on doing the things that have brought him joy during this turbulent time. “Probably there are lots of people who do want to get back to just how things were – and that definitely applies [for me] – to seeing friends, spending more time with my mum and dad, stuff like that,” he says. “There are other things that are very special, and I’m keen to take them take them along into the post-lockdown world.” ■ Eat Better Forever by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, photography by Simon Wheeler, is published by Bloomsbury (bloomsbury.com) and is available now, £26. How are the new year resolutions going? Are you still on course with Dry January? A new one dropped into my emails this week – Tryanuary. I’ve tried a few wines, if that fits the Tryanuary rules. Here’s the results of my sipping: A handful of vegan reds to mark Veganuary. El Viaje de Ramón Reserva 2015 (RRP £7, the Co-op) is a flavour-popping rioja, oozing with black fruits, vanilla, liquorice and spices. It’s a comfort sip to relish, all warm and silky. Staying in the Co-op, Irresistible Bio Bio Valley Malbec , right, is a vegan treat, reduced to £7 from £8 until February 2. The Chilean valley’s cooler climate allows the grapes to ripen gently and deliver a concentrated fruity wine with notes of RAISE A GLASS WITH JANE CLARE blackberry and cherry. I sipped a couple of vegan Italian reds and relished how easy they are on the palate. Plus they’re perfect food pairing wines. My first was Adnams Chianti (£47.94 for a case of six at Adnams.co.uk, far right) which is fragrant with red fruits and has gentle tannins. I was tempted by a vegetable pizza recipe using vegan-friendly filo pastry as its base. This wine poured lovely alongside. Another Italian vegan red is Morrisons The Best Barbera d’Asti (£6, from £7.50, until January 26). I’m sure it would have been another great match to the lovely pizza, but alas it was devoured all too quickly. This wine is aged in both Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barriques to give some complexity. It has a bright nose of red fruits and memories of clear, crisp, fresh morning air. There’s black fruits too, a speck of spice and a good acidity. By the way Morrisons has some good whisky offers ahead of Burns Night on the 25th, including Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt , which is down from £32 to £20. Mmmm, a hug of white peach and vanilla. I digress. Back to vegan reds! The wine Society has long been a “friend” of vegan wines. The online wine merchant has responded to the growing demand by increasing its stock to over 200 wines. The society’s Viña Zorzal Garnacha, Navarra 2019 (£7.50) is plump with ripe strawberry and red berries. Black dusky fruits also eloquently claim my senses. The fruit isn’t shy on the palate, but garnacha hardly ever is. I’m always a pushover to its Spanish charms. And finally… in the spring lockdown, wine importers Berkmann (berkmann.co.uk) launched an award-winning campaign Help 4 Hospitality . It raised over £75k by donating a percentage of proceeds to The Drinks Trust and Hospitality Action. A few weeks ago the scheme was reopened. The initiative is worth celebrating with a glass of stunning franciacorta, the elegant Italian sparkling wine. Plan ahead for Valentine’s, or any winter celebration, with Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige, Ca’ del Bosco (£38.50, help4hospitality.com). The wine is a blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot blanc with delicious nutty, brioche and apricot notes. ■ Jane is a member of the Circle of Wine Writers. Find her on social media as One Foot in the Grapes.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 11 Ingredients (Serves 6-8) Olive or vegetable oil, for frying; about 200g free-range pork belly (rind on or off), cubed; 800g chuck or stewing steak, cubed; 150ml red wine (optional); 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced; 4 medium carrots, halved and thickly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 1tsp dried chilli flakes; 2tsp each cumin and coriander seeds, crushed (or 1tsp each ground); 1tsp smoked paprika; 1 star anise (optional); ½-1 fresh red chilli, sliced (optional); a few strips of pared orange zest; 3-4 sprigs of thyme (optional); 400g tin tomatoes; about 1ltr hot beef stock, or veg or chicken stock; 1 large sweet potato (300-400g), peeled and cubed (or you can use squash); 2 x 400g tins beans (cannellini, kidney or butter beans), drained and rinsed; sea salt and black pepper Method 1. Set a large heavy frying pan over a high heat and add a dash of oil. When hot, add the pork with some salt and pepper. Cook for several minutes, turning the meat from time to time, until browned all over. Transfer to a large flameproof casserole dish. 2. Repeat this process with the beef in two batches so as not to crowd the pan. Season as you go and add a dash more oil if necessary. 3. When all the meat is browned and transferred to the casserole, reduce the heat to low and pour in the red wine (or 150ml of hot stock). It will bubble and hiss. Stir the liquid, scraping the pan to release meaty bits from the base. Bring to a simmer and set aside. 4. Meanwhile, add onions, carrots, garlic, spices, chilli if A super supper Chunky Beef Chilli using, orange zest, a pinch of salt and a twist of pepper, plus the thyme if using, to the casserole. Cook over a medium heat, stirring often, for eight to 10 minutes. 5. Tip liquid from the pan over the meat. Add tomatoes and hot stock; if the liquor isn’t covering everything, add stock or boiling water. Bring to a low simmer and cook gently for one-and-ahalf hours or until the meat is becoming tender. 6. Add the sweet potato and beans (with a little more hot stock or water if needed) and cook for 30 to 45 minutes. Check all the meat and veg are nice and tender, tweak the seasoning and the chilli is ready to serve. Hugh says you can use almost any type of fish fillet for this easy supper recipe, and vary the veg according to what’s in season. Ingredients (Serves 4) 500g courgettes (4 medium) 400g carrots A bunch of spring onions, trimmed 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced A few sprigs of thyme, leaves picked and roughly chopped A small bunch of parsley, leaves picked and chopped (optional) 3-4tbsp olive oil 4 fish fillets (150-200g each), such as hake or coley, or sustainable (MSC-certified) haddock or cod About 200ml white wine or cider, vegetable stock or tomato passata Sea salt and black pepper Cooked whole grains (30-60g per serving), to serve Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/ Fan 180°C/Gas 6 and have ready a large baking tray with a rim (so no juices can escape). Tear off four large sheets of greaseproof paper or foil. 2. Cut the courgettes into thin ribbons or fine slices, using a mandolin, swivel veg peeler or a food processor fitted with a thin slicing blade. Put the courgettes into a large bowl. Ribbon or slice the carrots in the same way and add to the courgettes. 3. Finely slice the spring onions and add these, along with garlic, thyme, parsley if using, and two tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and a twist of pepper. Toss together well with your hands. 4. Pile the veg in the middle of each sheet of paper or foil, dividing it equally. Place a fish fillet on top of each pile flexible feast Baked fish and veg parcels and season it with salt and pepper. Gather up the edges of the paper or foil and bring them up around the veg and fish. Pour a good splash of wine, cider, stock or passata into each parcel. 5. Crimp the top edges of the parcel together. With foil, you’ll be able to seal the package completely; with paper, you can just scrunch it up so the fish is mostly covered. Place the parcels on the baking tray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the veg is just done (it will still be al dente). 6. Bring the parcels to the table and accompany with whole grains, to soak up the juices. Discover retirement living at its finest Our award-winning community in the former Cadbury’s factory in Keynsham, o ff ers beautifully designed apartments and outstanding amenities. Treat yourself to the best in life. 85% SOLD LAST FEW REMAINING Enquiries 0117 949 4004 The Chocolate Quarter, Keynsham, BS31 2AU For available apartments please visit thechocolatequarter.org.uk Artist impression, image may be subject to change. Service charge and surrender fee apply. Registered Charity 202151

12 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 food&drink Zero waste shop and deli Jar’s has opened in Chew Magna James and Rhia Gardiner- Bateman of Jar’s ‘We opened zero waste shop in memory of dad’ A brother and sister have opened a new zero waste shop and deli near Bristol, inspired by the recent death of their father. Eddie Bateman was a “real man about town” in Chew Magna and was well known by many in the local community for his building work, before passing away at the age of 72 in October from Alzheimer’s. Following his death his son and daughter, James and Rhia Gardiner-Bateman, decided to commemorate his life by opening a shop in the village he used to shop in regularly. Given their dad’s love of ethically sourced produce – and with their own sustainable ethos – the siblings knew there was no other option than to open a zero waste shop, and Jar’s (James and Rhia’s) was born. Taking over the former Thornton’s travel agents on South Parade, Jar’s stocks a wide range of food products, household items and other packaging-free goods people can take away in containers. James, whose work as a professional saxonophist has been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, said it “felt right” to open a shop in his dad’s memory. “Sadly we lost our dad to Alzheimer’s back in October,” said the Dundry-born musician, who has played for the likes of Joss Stone, Paloma Faith and Boy George. “He was a real man about town in Chew Magna and was well known in the area. He always shopped at local businesses in the village in between doing building jobs so it felt right to open a shop here to commemorate him. We’ve hung a few pictures of him on Eddie Bateman was a ‘real man about town’ the wall and it’s been really nice having customers come in and share their memories of him from over the decades.” Along with essential items, customers at Jar’s can also pick up bags of coffee beans from fast-growing Bristol-based roastery Lost Horizon, or grab a cup to drink on the go. Those with a sweet tooth can choose from a selection of pastries supplied each day by the Forest Bakery, based in St Philips, as well as doughnuts from Ubley-based Kinetic Kitchen. Robin Murray

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 13 beauty counter WHiLe they’re lumped together in the beauty aisles, in some ways, make-up and skincare are polar opposites. Active-packed moisturisers and serums aim to improve your complexion over time, whereas make-up – as anyone who’s accidentally gone to bed with a full face of foundation on can attest – can really mess with your skin, leaving you with an outbreak of spots that then need more potions and lotions to fix. Now, however, a new generation of products aims to bridge that gap, offering the instant enhancing effects of make-up, with the longer-term benefits of skincare. but can they really deliver on both fronts? Here, experts explain everything you need to know about the hybrid beauty scene. Where did the trend for hybrid beauty products start? LiKe many of today’s hottest beauty trends, hybrid products originated in south Korea with pigmented bb (‘beauty balm’) and CC (‘colour correcting’ or ‘complexion correcting’) creams. “There, bb creams were a beauty hit, adored for their ability to transform skin easily and effortlessly,” says Kenza dahbi skali, international marketing director for French-Korean brand erborian. “The trend then made its way to europe. erborian was the first brand to launch a bb cream in europe, partnering with sephora, to demonstrate the magical benefits of this all-in-one ‘it’ product.” While some make-up brands have subsequently boosted their foundations or tinted moisturisers with active ingredients, other products are formulated as hybrids from the start. “Many skincare brands have started launching hybrid products instead of just make-up, because their expertise is to treat the skin, so the idea was not to lose that know-how and identity when launching make-up,” says Nassim Hamek, product manager at Typology, which has just launched a six-shade range of tinted serums. What are the main hybrid product types? “We mostly see skincare-infused CC creams or very sheer foundation alternatives as a key product within the make-up hybrid category,” says rosalba Martone, director of education at Perricone Md. “However, recently, more and more skincare hybrids have been focused on grouping key ingredients to simplify your routine.” The emergence of the ‘no make-up make-up’ trend led to a rise in demand for barely-there complexion products, and now the category has expanded to include nourishing tinted lip balms and even mascaras that condition your lashes over time. rosalba adds: “Perricone Md was first to market with our original No Makeup Foundation in 2012 and expanded the collection in 2014 with additional ancillary items – like blush and mascara – to complete a natural, healthy, radiant look.” harness hybrid power These mulTi-Tasking formulas have double The impacT, says Katie Wright MiGhty Make-up: 7 of the best hybrid beauty products Ultrasun Tinted Anti- Pigmentation SPF50+ Face Lotion, £36, LookFantastic Erborian CC Cream Dore, £35 Typology Tinted Serum, £24.80 No7 The Full 360 Ultra Mascara, £15, Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Advanced All in One Foundation, £17.50, Boots What are the benefits of hybrid products? “Hybrids are rich in skincare actives. They bring care to the skin, treat it and protect it, while instantly enhancing it,” says Kenza. “you still get all the make-up benefits, but with a natural look and a substantial skincare bonus.” some hybrid products are suitable Avene Cleanance Sunscreen Very High Protection Tinted SPF50+, £12.33, Escentual Perricone MD No Makeup Instant Blur, £45 for all skin types, rosalba says: “They will more so target textural concerns – including fine lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores – plus uneven tone and discolouration, while boosting your skin’s health and hydration levels.” Others are aimed at tackling specific concerns, such as acne or pigmentation. Nassim says: Kenza Dhabi Skali Nassim Hamek Rosalba Martone “Using these products can be a good solution, to reduce the number of conventional make-up products that can clog pores because of silicones or mineral oils.” hoW should you choose the right product for your skin? “LOOK for the hybrid product that talks directly to your personal skincare concern,” says rosalba. “For example, if you have fine lines and wrinkles, look for moisture-rich products that specifically target lines and wrinkles, or if your concern is blemishes, look for oil-free products that deliver clearing benefits.” Nassim warns that it’s important to “check the active ingredients correspond to one’s skin type. For instance, an oily skin should not go for hybrid products with too many vegetable oils in its ingredients list”. And you must still remember to cleanse and moisturise twice daily, says Kenza: “you should still use your skincare routine as first steps, prior to applying even skincareinfused make-up. it is not meant to replace your existing routine, but rather be supplementary to it.” Hybrid beauty balms do good and make you look good too Golden ingredient that will brighten your complexion HealtH experts have been singing the praises of turmeric in recent years, but did you know the fragrant spice is also good for your complexion? “Most people know turmeric as a spice, but it’s much more than that,” says Jaz Fenton, CeO and founder of Yellow Beauty. “Harvested from the flowering turmeric plant, the rhizomes are peeled, boiled, dried, and then [sometimes] ground into a powder.” Jaz describes turmeric as a triple threat: “It’s antiinflammatory, anti-bacterial, and a powerful antioxidant. the curcumin present in turmeric helps reduce dark spots and acne scars.” “those with dry or irritated skin will especially Try applying enjoy its calming and a turmeric soothing benefits, as face mask will those looking to smooth and even out their complexion,” says Gina Ghura, executive director of innovation, avon Worldwide. avon’s latest range, adapt, is aimed at menopausal women and uses turmeric as one of its key ingredients. “When women enter this phase, there is a reduction in the hormone oestrogen, which means that skin can feel drier,” Gina continues. “the range is designed to help women manage fluctuations in their skin during the perimenopause and menopause.” For a DIY option, you can whip up your own turmeric face mask at home by mixing a tablespoon of the spice with ingredients like honey, yogurt and apple cider vinegar. “If you’re making your own at home, remember to combine the powder with some milk or yoghurt – this acts as a barrier and won’t leave your skin yellow after rinsing,” Jaz says. Yellow Beauty Glow Dust Facial Mask, £21 Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C and Turmeric Avon Face Oil, £34 Adapt Hydra Rescue On The Go Serum, £12 (was £14) Botanical Lab Turmeric Blemish Control Clay Mask, £7.99, Superdrug

14 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 fashion focus style files the latest from the catwalk, red carpet and high street ■ Radley london is ready to hit a grand slam in the style stakes with its latest collection, created in partnership with tennis star and British Number 1, Johanna Konta. The backpacks, cross body bags, bum bags and shoulder bags are ideal whether you’re heading to centre court, the gym, or even the plane – when we can do all those things once more! Available in classic black or, the limited-edition chalk shade, the range is available now priced from £109-£199 at radley.co.uk Camel split shoulder roll neck knitted jumper £42.99, PU joggers £35.99, Topshop.com ROll with it fine-knit or chunky, dressed down with jeans or nestled under a pinafore dress, where would we be without our trusty rollnecks? asks EMMA JOHNSON ■ ORanda Stone is London-based jewellery designer Denise Louise’s brand. Inspired by vintage designs with a modern twist, she creates intricate pieces and her delightful treasures are wonderfully unique. Eris initial necklace in recycled 18ct gold vermeil, £65. Also available in recycled silver, £65, orandastone.com ■ IF you are looking to up your ‘nice top’ repertoire for video calls from home, Oasis has a host of gorgeous pieces worth checking out, with cracking discounts still available on much of the range. This pretty shirred cuff shortsleeve floral top caught our eye. It is reduced from £32 to £24, oasis-stores.com ■ CELEBRATE your January healthy eating kick in this fun ‘Powered by veggies’ sweater, £16 by F&F at Tesco. We are afraid ours would have to read ‘powered by biscuits’. Sonder Studio dress £65, black rollneck £20, sonder studio.co.uk Caramel roll neck knitted dress £89, boots stylist’s own, coastfashion.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 15 Roll neck knitted dress £59.99, knee-high leather boots £149.99, zara.com Turtle neck oversize sweater £35.99, white shirt £35.99, jeans £49.99, boots £59.99, shop. mango.com Cable knit rollneck sweater £24.95, grey tailored pants £41.95, na-kd.com Ruffle roll neck jumper, was £42, now £25; jeans £52, warehousefashion.com joanne watkinson social distancing at bottega veneta? WHIle other fashion brands are clambering over one another to get followers on Instagram and recruiting young shoppers via new platforms such as TikTok, Bottega Veneta, the 55-year-old Italian brand, has done the unthinkable in the current social mediadriven market place. It has deleted its Instagram account, which had an impressive 2.5 million followers. Bottega Veneta, a brand which has enjoyed an incredible resurgence in the past few seasons, didn’t give any explanation. Its ‘silenzio’ said it all. It wasn’t a terrible mistake or a technical error. It was a statement. As to what, I’m sure we will learn in time. Perhaps it will come back bigger and better. Having watched this legacy brand from afar for so many years, I have my own take on its decision to ditch the social media platform. Prior to 2018, the Milan-based fashion house was very much a 1% brand, so subtle and yet so expensive that only the super-rich would buy it. Its signature ‘intrecciato’ woven leather-work was iconic, but the branding was non-existent, so it didn’t appeal to those who needed recognition about their wealth. Then in swept creative director Daniel lee, fresh from a stint at q&A Bottega Veneta on the catwalk QITs’ my 40th birthday in the middle of this lockdown and I would like to dress up for my dinner party for two in something not too uncomfortable. aTHIS is the ultimate party-at-home outfit, as comfortable as pyjamas but as glamorous as a gown! Celine, and almost overnight Bottega Veneta accessories were the hottest thing around. The Pouch, the Cassette Bag, those padded sandals, all of which spawned a thousand copy-cats. While certainly not in the same league quality-wise, the lack of obvious branding on the originals made faking the aesthetic easier to achieve. Before long Instagram was littered with influencers clutching fakes, look-a-likes and phoneys. Par for the course these days. But perhaps when the brand, which only joined Instagram in 2017, started to see versions of its luxury collection popping up on fast fashion websites, its protective instincts kicked in. Brand saturation can be the death knell for designers. This happens when customers no longer feel the product is exclusive or special, either because it’s available in too many stores, or it becomes so popular it loses its elusive appeal. Burberry is a good example of this, and it took years of careful positioning to get the brand back to where they wanted it. With just under 12 months of the 2021 fashion calendar left, I’m sure all will be revealed as to Bottega Veneta’s bold move. Hush hush, Bottega style. Nina pink PJ top £85 and Apollo trousers £125, kitristudio.com ■ Joanne is a stylist with more than 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry. Email: joannecwatkinson@me.com, follow her on Instagram @myfashiondirectory for style tips.

16 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 big feature ‘Walking in nature is natural medicine’ NO matter how down he’s feeling, no matter how much he wants to stay under the duvet, there’s a reason why Rob Osman has to haul himself out of bed – it’s Mali. At five years old, his smooth-haired Hungarian vizsla is all long legs and wagging tail, a ball of energy who can’t wait to get out and greet the world every day. While her boundless enthusiasm doesn’t necessarily always match the way Rob feels, he will always be there for a dog who has always been there for him. “She’s got the typical vizsla traits in a lot of ways,” Rob says with affection. “She’s a diva, things are done on Mali’s terms. It’s why she’s been such a wonderful dog for me and such a therapy. They’re known as Velcro dogs and she’s completely attached herself to me. I know every day she’s happy to see me. It’s such a positive, affirming love; it sets me up, no matter what mood I’m in.” Mali is not only a dog that senses when Rob, 39, is depressed or suffering from the debilitating social anxiety that he’s had since he was a boy, but she’s been the inspiration behind his idea to give men the space to open up, talk and share problems, support each other, and look after their mental health when things are fine. Dudes & Dogs started in October 2019, quite some time after Bristolbased Rob had started inviting his mates out on walks with Mali, instead of out for a pint. Being around dogs and spending time surrounded by nature is something he found to be hugely beneficial to his mental health, and it’s provided a life line for other men. Although he says there was clearly a strong need for a men-only environment where guys could talk side-by-side, he was overwhelmed by the response he got when the BBC featured the project on telly, then NBC News in America got in touch, and his message started spreading far and wide. Now Dudes & Dogs has regular walks in Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and further afield. Somerset walks are on the cards, and plans are being made to spread the project to Devon and Cornwall this year. All the ‘dog dudes’ who lead the walks have mental health first aid training from an outside organisation and the group has already made a huge difference, with men supporting each other through anything from work pressures and bereavements, to just being around Walking his dog through green fields and autumnal woods helped Rob Osman survive when his mental health plummeted. He tells BEE BAILEY how his experience inspired him to help other men look after their mental health Rob Osman with his dog Mali, pictured here and below to chat about life in general. In the first few months, 15 or 20 guys would show up for the free walks. Now the Dudes & Dogs Facebook community has swelled to nigh-on 700. Rob has his own struggles. As well as having depression, he developed crippling social anxiety as a boy after he was chased by a group of older lads who were going to beat him up. Aged about nine, the same age as his son is now, he was at a school fete when the bullies targeted him. He ran into a classroom, locked the door, and hid under a table. Having just drunk lemonade, he threw up. The incident triggered something in Rob that developed into social anxiety, meaning he threw up when faced with social situations. In later life he struggled after he broke his back, squashing his hopes of becoming a cricketer, and also when his dad died. His job as a sales account manager with a flash car and good salary didn’t help – he hated the corporate life and stress, though he gave the illusion that he was happy. “I didn’t think I was a man,” he says. “I’d cry a lot, I’d get emotional. I believed being 6ft 3 and a fairly big guy and sporty that there was a certain way society expected me to be and I tried to conform to that. I’d go out drinking and trying to get in fights, and then I’d spend weeks overanalysing why I did it. “For the majority of my life, I tried to conform into what I believed I should be, and what society wanted from me. But what I thought were my weaknesses all my life, my emotions, my feelings, are actually my power and my strength.” Thankfully, Rob has a loving family and good friends to lean on. But it was needing to care for Mali on days when he was struggling to care for himself that helped pull him through. “If I’m super busy I’ll say, ‘I’ll slack off going to the gym, I’ll do it tomorrow’. You don’t have that choice with a dog because she needs to go out, it doesn’t matter what the weather is, it doesn’t matter what your mood, whether I want to leave the house or I want to sit in and mope, I have to go out and get fresh air for an hour and a half every single morning – and I always feel better for it. So I started to look at walking as a therapy. “Before I got Mali, I hated walking – if there was a pub at the end, I’d walk to it but that was it, but in the last 12 months I’ve done the Three Peaks [Challenge] and loved it. “I’ve realised that it is so, so good for you. Walking in nature is natural medicine, you cannot help but be uplifted and stimulated by it.” Rob says the dogs bring people together, provide a talking point, and act as a pressure valve when conversations are tough. “There’s some amazing men’s groups out there doing great stuff but this concept of sitting around and talking face-to-face will just be a step too far for some men, so how do you make that easier? How do you change that environment so it doesn’t seem like a big deal? This is just going for a walk, plain and simple,” he says. “Blokes think they are the only one to feel this way, and you know what, when you start talking, you realise you just aren’t; you’re common as muck – and it’s really reassuring to know that.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 17 Bristol dad Rob Osman in his dog walking group which encourages men to open up about their mental health. Photos: James Beck “But you don’t have to talk, you can just come and listen, because sometimes the first step of the process is listening to other blokes talk. “You also don’t have to talk about big stuff. You can come and get stuff off your chest, or talk about anything mundane. There’s no pressure or expectation.” Rob knows that, already, lives have been saved by what he’s set up. One day, one of the walk leaders took a call from a soldier who was on the brink of taking his own life, and the group wheeled into action. Within 15 minutes he had the support he needed in that moment of crisis and he was able to turn things around. On the back of that incident, they launched separate military walks and an app, Man Down UK, for former military personnel in crisis. Designed by former Royal Marine Tony Phipps, who took the phone call, it enables users to be able to press a button and send out an SOS for instant support, night or day. Rob hopes the hour-long walks – which are being held virtually through Facebook during lockdown – will provide a stepping stone for all men waiting to access professional services, and a place for men who are only just starting to talk. He recalls how one drove 100-odd miles to join a walk. The man, who had a high pressure role in the military, opened up about childhood trauma he’d suffered at the hands of his father as they walked through woods in Bristol, with Mali running Blokes think they are the only one to feel this way, and you know what, when you start talking, you realise you just aren’t; you’re common as muck – and it’s really reassuring to know that. Rob Osman around nearby. When Rob asked him why he’d travelled so far to join a walk, he discovered the man liked the thought that he could talk about his trauma without needing to see Rob again or worry that he might bump into him. “I was a bit taken aback by that but actually it’s a really important thing to understand – he came all that way because he thought, ‘well, if I say something I don’t like here, I never have to see them again’. That says a huge amount about men’s psychology,” Rob says. “But he kept coming back. And he realised the stuff he was talking about was fine to talk about and he could come back and use us for support.” Rob emphasises that men who want to join the walks don’t need to have a dog to take part, or have anything heavy that they need to talk about. “You don’t come on a walk just because you’re struggling,” he says. “Actually, we want the opposite, we want you to come on the walks all the time because if you’re not struggling, you can help someone who is. “You don’t go to the gym once and expect to have an amazing figure for the rest of your life, and you don’t come on a walk once and expect your mental health to be sorted. Your mental health, like your physical health, is an ever-evolving, on-going process.” ■ Group walks have been paused because of coronavirus restrictions but Dudes & Dogs is holding virtual walks during lockdown and would Rob Osman and Mali love men to join in, using their phones to walk at the same time. To take part in the live online walks, you have to join the Dudes & Dogs online community on Facebook beforehand. When a free, live event starts, a notification pops up – click on it to join. Go to to www.facebook.com/DudesnDogs or visit www.dudesndogs.co.uk Links to the Facebook community, Instagram and Twitter can be found at the bottom of the home page.

18 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 your garden plot lineswith tim foster foster SucceSSeS on the allotment from laSt year are Still being enjoyed but, unfortunately, not alwayS by thoSe who planted them in the firSt place Beetroot, carrots and tomatoes can have surprisingly long shelf lives I’d quite like to blow my own trumpet. Not exactly a fanfare, you understand, in fact barely enough puff to extend a left-over party squeaker. But still, I’m quite proud of the fact that we grew enough of (some) crops last year to have to store them. That was the good bit. The storing part is less brass band-worthy. Some crops are grown particularly for storing and could be called ‘staples’, such as maincrop onions and potatoes. The tricky bit for these crops is planning. For example, how much space is needed to grow enough potatoes to last all winter and spring? Books may give you an answer to that question, but your plot could give you a better one. Try a few varieties and a few years to find out. Still sitting in nets and paper sacks, the onions and potatoes, respectively, from last year are pretty happy and so are we as a result. But what of the other crops, principally root crops? Well, we did better than expected with carrots. Beetroot were, as usual, pretty reliable and parsnips hardly ever fail. When it comes to keeping these through the winter, there are a couple of choices – and I think we might have made the wrong ones. Leaving crops in the ground is a lazy approach, so I’m a big fan of it. Every year, that is where the parsnips will remain – they’re tough as old boots, which is probably why I’m the only one who cooks them in this house. I have taken the same approach with the carrots and beetroot. Unfortunately, creatures from far and wide, equally surprised to find carrots still on our plot , are tucking in. This includes some very hardy varieties of slugs which remind me of those fans on the terraces in the north east (not Leaving crops in the ground is a lazy approach, so I’m a big fan of it. Every year, that is where the parsnips will remain. that they look like slugs, you understand, just that watching football in the winter without a shirt on feels incongruous). Next year, if we do so well again, they’ll be taken out of the ground in autumn. The beetroot suffered a worse fate. The whole bed came under attack from rodents, the numbers of which presumably could only be dealt with by the pied piper rather than Rentokil. Where should the carrots and beetroot have ended up instead of in the intestines of pests? Cool, damp, secure. A fridge? Boxes of damp sand in a top security shed? The apples being stored in our low security shed got ‘found’. The first nibblings, once noticed, meant all fruit was whisked away home and force-fed to the incumbents before they went off (the apples, not the incumbents). A friend living in Hungary described to us, years ago, the demise of the local apple. Everyone had their own trees, and their own cellars for storage. Still, by the time spring came around, the wizened fruit had the appearance, texture and size of my brain after overdoing the festive celebrations. The brand new trade in imported fresh apples (hard, crisp, juicy, flavourless) was another world and the local stored stuff shrivelled into submission. Personally, I prefer a less than perfect home-grown apple with flavour, to the bland cannonballs fired at us by the supermarkets. One last surprising storage story is… wait for it... tomatoes. Last month we finished the last of the summer’s fruit. Left over from a vigorous bout of green tomato chutney-making, they sat in a tray in the kitchen for months. Until they ripened. OK, so the flavour was no better, having ripened off the plant, than bought tomatoes but they were our tomatoes. Big difference. ■ Tim Foster teaches horticulture at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden and is the author of Fruit For Life - www.eco-logicbooks.com and Good Earth Gardening – a friendly guide to growing vegetables organically - currently unavailable ■ timfostergardener@gmail.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 19 Expert guide unusual birds The RSPB offers a guide to the more unusual birds you might see in your garden, and the types of feed that will help attract a variety of species, says Hannah Stephenson Fill up your bird feeders and dust off your binoculars for this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch (January 29-31). The idea is, you spend just an hour recording how many birds you can spot in your garden, or even from a window or balcony, and then let the RSPB know what you’ve seen. “I hope that because of lockdown, taking part will be something that people feel they have time to do,” says Martin Fowlie, RSPB spokesman. “People have really reconnected with wildlife and what’s in their gardens and their green spaces in the past year, and as lockdown progresses it will become more important.” As well as the more common sparrows, robins, goldfinches, starlings and tits, Martin says you might also see these less well-known species... Hawfinch “This is the one every birdwatcher wants to see in their garden. It’s our biggest finch, almost the size of a starling, with a huge, powerful bill that can crack cherry seeds, [has] a black mask around the eyes and the chin, and a peachy-orange marking around the rest of its head. Males have amazing deep purple feathers on their wing tips,” says Martin. “In the winter they can turn up anywhere and a couple of years ago some people spotted them on their bird tables.They are shy but they can appear in urban areas where there is food. They are seed feeders, so sunflower seeds and peanuts on a table may attract them.” Fieldfare “These are thrushes - from the same family as blackbirds and song thrushes - [and arrive] in their thousands in the autumn from Scandinavia, to feed on all the berries in our hedgerows, parks and gardens through winter. “You tend to find them more in the countryside, in groups feeding on berries in hawthorn hedges, but when the weather’s really cold or food has been depleted, you sometimes see them moving into large gardens for leftover fallen apples or other dropped fruit. They go around in groups of ten to 20.” Brambling “A close relative of the chaffinch, brambling can turn up anywhere at this time of year on feeders in gardens. They are very distinctive, with a flush of peachy-orange winter plumage across their chest and shoulders, and black and white markings on the wing and back.” Waxwing “These are beautiful and are more likely to turn up in urban and suburban areas than rural areas, partly because they like winter berries and particularly cotoneaster. “Plants you normally find in business parks or around shopping centres are ideal, such as rowan or hawthorn. I see a lot in cotoneaster bushes around supermarkets. When they are feeding you can get really close to them, just five or six metres away. They have this crest, little mask and tips to their wings. They look amazing.” Blackcap “These shy birds have increased in numbers over the years and you may well find them in urban gardens. They are a type of warbler. The males are gold-browny-grey birds with a dapper little black top to their head, while females have a red cap. “They are normally summer migrants, migrating to Spain and North Africa in the winter, but in the last few decades an increasing number spend the winter here, landing in suburban and urban gardens, feeding on food that people have put out. “They will eat a mix of dried mealworms or fruit left out on tables. I’ve seen them take bits of fat balls. They are starting to adapt to garden foods. And you usually only see them singly.” Redpoll “These small finches have been appearing in reasonable numbers this year. They have tiny bills, have a pale front with brown streaking and a little red forehead. Some have a pink-red marking on their chin. They again come from northern Europe for the winter and are a seed-feeder, so you do see them on people’s feeders. “If you have a tree like a silver birch with catkins still on, or other trees with seeds, you quite often see them feeding on those in groups.” Chiffchaff “This is another warbler, like the blackcap, which usually goes to southern Spain and sub-Saharan Africa during our winter, but with our warmer, wetter winters, some of them are staying over and are nesting here. “They have a very distinctive, onomatopoeic call, which is how they get their ‘chiff’ ‘chaff’ name. They nest on the ground, often in parks, rural areas and edges of woodland. “Put out a mix of food to attract them to your garden, such as fat balls, old fruit and dried mealworms. They are mainly insect feeders.” What about food? “Having a mix of different foods in different places will increase the variety of birds which arrive in your garden,” Martin advises. “You could have sunflower hearts in a hanging feeder which are good for great tits and blue tits, chaffinches and greenfinches. “Nyjer seed is loved by goldfinches and when it’s really cold, birds will The blackcap want to put on fat each afternoon so they can get through the night, so having fat balls, a high energy food that birds can snack on and build up their reserves each night, are really good for a wide variety of species. “Dunnocks and robins are more happy to feed on the ground, so put dried mealworms and a few seeds on the ground around any edges of bushes that you might have. “For blackbirds, song thrushes and, if you’re lucky, fieldfares and redwings, cut up bruised apples you’re not going to eat into small bits and put them on the ground or on a bird table.” “Always have your bird feeder or table reasonably close to bushes and trees. Small birds are aware of potential predators and if they know they have somewhere to dive back into if they get nervous, that makes the feeding spot more attractive,” he concludes. ■ ■ Big Garden Birdwatch runs from January 29-31. For information visit rspb.org.uk.

20 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 get away travel news green goings-on in tHe tourism industry St David’s, Cardiff committeD to sustAinAbility Big sustainable commitments have recently been made by Voco St David’s Cardiff. The waterfront hotel’s bedding is made from 100% recycled materials, such quilts made out of 150 plastic bottles. Water comes in glass only, and toothbrushes and razors are biodegradable. Miniature bottles in bathrooms have been replaced with large Aveda bottle. Visit stdavids.vocohotels.com La Sultana Oualidia hotel you’ll WAnt moorish The 28-room La Sultana Oualidia overlooks a saltwater lagoon on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The Moorish hotel recycles its grey water (from showers and kitchen) to irrigate the garden. Alongside their sister hotel, La Sultana Marrakech, they are aiming to install on-site filtration and bottle their own drinking water by the end of 2021. As La Sultana Oualidia is a protected natural reserve, there are daily excursions to monitor the health of the eco system, as well as helping the local boatmen bring rubbish to shore. See lasultanahotels.com A quiet PlAce to stAy One of Britain’s most sustainable parks will launch 15 new eco Cabins this year. The Quiet Side sits in Cumbria’s Lake District. The site minimises water consumption, leaves 10% of grass as meadows between pitches and has planted over 500 trees. guests arriving on foot are offered a discount. A biomas boiler and solar panels are used to heat and it’s home to Britain’s first Zero Waste shop. Visit thequietsite.co.uk Let’s look forward to the coming months when the vaccines have kicked in, the travel chaos of Covid-19 will just be a bad memory and we can head abroad on holiday. Here are the travel team’s top picks for 2021 AmtrAk AnniversAry, us AMeriCA’s national train network marks a half century in service this year. On May 1, 1971, the first Clocker train rode the rails between Philadelphia and New York City. Today there are more than 500 destinations throughout the railroad’s 21,000-mile system. Amtrak set up its headquarters in the Us capital, Washington DC, and its busiest route is along the Northeast Corridor out of DC’s iconic Union station all the way up to Boston. GoinG Dutch Miles of green countryside, serene waterways and cities steeped in culture are just a short ferry ride from the UK – so it’s no wonder Holland is a favourite of British holidaymakers. To meet demand, eurocamp is opening three new parks in spring, all in areas of outstanding beauty, with prices from £389 per week. launching on April 24, Bospark is a great base for an active break. Close to lively eindhoven, it’s bordered by forests and has a lagoon for watersports. Terspegelt is a beautiful park too, with its own lake, beach and indoor sports centre, opening on April 30, and it’s within easy reach of Belgium. Opening on May 22 is De Twee Bruggen, in a forest Porto’s Got the WoW fActor iN centuries-old wine cellars in Porto’s historic Vila Nova de Gaia area, the newly opened £100million WOW (World of Wine) pays homage to the region and shines a light on Portugal’s industries and traditions. Featuring six museums with interactive displays, nine food and beverage destinations, exhibition space and a wine school, visitors get the chance to delve into Portugal’s past and taste the best of its famous dishes and drinks. set on the southern bank of the river Douro, highlights include The Bridge Collection, which tells the story of humanity through the The Northeast regional route is a great way to explore the Capital region and the Us’s northeast coast, taking passengers from roanoke or Norfolk in Virginia, through DC and into Maryland (journey time of around six hours and 45 minutes). New President Joe Biden is one of the railroad’s most famous cheerleaders – as a senator he let the train take the strain for his daily commute to Washington DC, earning him the nickname “Amtrak Joe”. amtrak.com Bospark’s lagoon with indoor and outdoor swimming. sample Dutch cuisine in a restored barn, or pop to a nearby town. eurocamp.co.uk. For travel, see poferries.com, stenaline.co.uk and dfds.com evolution of drinking vessels, while the Chocolate story is a sweet stroll through the world of chocolate and cacao. Meanwhile, Porto region Across the Ages lays bare Porto’s history, Planet Cork showcases the industry’s sustainable side, and The Wine experience is a journey of discovery through the regions, grape varieties and production methods. wow.pt Go Go, tokyo AFTer a triumphant rugby World Cup in 2019, the land of the rising sun was all set to wow the world again with the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in its electrifying capital, Tokyo. Now the postponed Games will – Covid permitting – host the best athletes on the planet in an utterly spellbinding city to visit. it’s super friendly, there’s heaps to see and do, with great food and drink, and it’s not as expensive as you might think. if time permits, Japan’s calming former imperial capital, Kyoto, is two hours 10 minutes from Tokyo by Bullet Train and worth a trip for its magnificent palaces, shinto shrines, Buddhist temples and exquisite gardens. japan.travel LigHt up klonDike GolD rush, cAnADA iN August it will be 125 years since gold nuggets were discovered in Bonanza Creek, a tributary of the Klondike river in the Yukon Territory, sparking a stampede of more than 100,000 prospectors. Jack london was one of the miners who made their way along the Chilkoot Trail (now a national landmark) to the goldfields. While the American writer never found his fortune in gold there, he found it in the stories he penned about his Yukon adventures including The Call of the Wild. looking like a old movie set, Gold rush town Dawson City played a starring role in Disney’s recent film Yukon Territory, and below, Dawson City of the novel and the town is also home to the Jack london Museum. Hunt for the Northern lights, explore Dawson City and Tombstone Territorial Park and try dogsledding on the frozen Yukon river on the new three-night Aurora Borealis Outdoor Adventure. From £872pp, flights not included. northamericatravelservice.co.uk, travelyukon.com stAtes of minD TrAVel to the UsA has been off for Brits for a long time now, and we can’t wait to get back there once Covid subsides. From the thrilling new VelociCoaster dino ride at Universal Orlando theme park to fabulous new hotels in Palm springs and san Francisco, via some of San Francisco the world’s finest national parks, the fizzing energy of New York and Chicago and the humbling vastness of Alaska, a holiday of a lifetime awaits. Get set for a brilliant year of bounceback America. visitusa.org.uk

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 21 We hope our travel pages offer you some inspiration for places to enjoy in the future when lockdown restrictions lift holiday deals plan ahead Trips to consider when travel restrictions lift Belgrade from the Danube River ■ Serbia and romania: The nine-day ‘Enchantment of Eastern Europe’ river cruise on the Emerald Destiny (ship may be subject to change) sails through five countries – Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Priced from £2,295pp (departing October 7, 2022), save up to £1,200 per couple if booked before February 28, 2021. Visit emeraldwaterways.co.uk/ or call 0808 301 3352. your life Ronda in Malaga BuBBle travel 2020 was a year of abstinence but this year will hopefully see us all travelling again, perhaps in a small group. Insight Vacations and Trafalgar have launched “Bring your own bubble” private group tours. There are 250 trips to choose from and groups include a maximum of 12 people. For example, a new nine-day Country Roads of Andalucia with Insight Vacations, featuring stops at Malaga, Ronda, Jerez and Seville, as well as touring national parks, starts from £2,853pp. insightvacations.com ShipShape again EXPECT 2021 to be something of a reprise of what 2020 was meant to be for the cruise industry, with late debuts, plus some superb planned arrivals... all of course depending on when the industry can restart. P&O’s delayed Iona is the largest ship ever built for the UK market at 184,700 gross tonnage and 5,200 passengers and the first to be powered by cleaner liquefied natural gas. With a two-deck glass Skydome and 30 food and drink outlets, she looks fabulous, and is Norway-bound first. Sir Richard Branson’s foray into cruising brings us two ships – the held-back Scarlet Lady and new Valiant Lady – promising an innovative approach, perhaps appealing to people who thought a cruise was not for them. They will sail the Caribbean and Med respectively. P&O Iona Fred. Olsen has acquired two ships from upscale Holland America, given them a Fred boutique “feel” and renamed them Borealis and Bolette. Also arriving are Celebrity Apex, sister to inventive Celebrity Edge, Saga’s second boutique ship, Spirit of Adventure, and Carnival’s 6,600-passenger Mardi Gras, which has a rollercoaster on deck. We’ll also welcome an armada of new river ships, including a TUI trio in the spring sailing the Rhine, Moselle, Danube, Main and Dutch and Belgian waterways.

22 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 sound out Fame will shape you, for better or for worse... James Bay reflects on nashville, life in the spotlight and paying triBute to his girlfriend through song, as Alex Green discovers JAMES BAy y remembers standing in Nashville’s hallowed RCA Studio A as his producer, Dave Cobb, recalled the parade of era-defining artists who had recorded there before him. Tony Bennett, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Leon Russell and more recently Paramore – the list goes on. Hitchin singer-songwriter James, who turned 30 in September, also remembers feeling a distinct sense of calm during that moment back in spring 2020. “Some time in the late 70s they had Dolly Parton in there,” he explains over the phone. “She sang Jolene and I Will Always Love You in the same three hours of the session – and that was the rest of her life made. I thought, ‘Right, no pressure then’.” Despite his protestations, James has had ample experience dealing with high-pressure situations. He was discovered at an open mic night in London and signed a record deal off the back of a youTube video. In 2015, he received the Critics’ Choice award at the Brits and the year after he was named best male solo artist. Armed with a bluesy voice and compelling ballads like Hold Back The River and Let It Go, James has been on an upwards, globe-trotting trajectory ever since. That was, at least, until coronavirus hit. James was halfway through recording his third album in Nashville, Tennessee – the home of country music – when coronavirus went from headlines to reality. “The bubble got tighter,” he says. “It was very much Airbnb, car, studio, car, Airbnb. We didn’t venture out as much. But it was wicked. We had a great time.” A few days after he returned to the UK in March, lockdown hit, but the album was finished. With his debut, 2015’s Chaos And The Calm, James established himself as a bluesy pop maestro and topped the charts. Album number two, 2018’s Electric Light, saw him throw away his trademark fedora, cut his hair and adopt a funkier R&B sound. It sold less well but marked a significant step forward, incorporating spoken word and hip hop influences. What then to expect of his third outing? Written in quiet moments during his pre-pandemic tour schedule, this coming record is really about one thing: his girlfriend of 13 years, Lucy Smith. The pair have been together since they were teenagers doing their GCSEs in Hertfordshire. “I was taking little gaps and pockets between shows to just be quite fluid – shoot from the hip, write from the heart, not overthink it, because it is very easy to overthink. “The further down the rabbit hole you go with a creative process, whether it is writing the one song over a couple of days, or whether it is being a songwriter over years, the easier it is to overthink and second guess, to criticise and tear something down even before you build it up.” James Bay performing during the TrNSMT festival in glasgow in 2018 The realisation he had written an album about his private life only dawned once he was back in the UK. “It wasn’t the usual ‘inspired by heartbreak’ lyrics that I have always gone for. I thought it was when I was writing it but I realised, song by song, the subject matter was growing out of a way more positive place. “It was actually a more private place for me, something I haven’t been more public about talking about, and that is my relationship with my girlfriend. “We have been together for 13 years. We live together and we have been through this mad journey together. She is my best mate.” There have also been early suggestions of what to expect from the album musically. The first single, Chew On My Heart, arrived last year with a blissed-out pop chorus to rival that of George Michael in his pomp. “What would it feel like if you tore me apart?” sings James in the technicolour music video. “Come on, chew on my heart.” Despite being produced in Nashville, this is definitely not country music. James knew early on that Dave Cobb was the man he wanted to produce the record. A six-time Grammy Awardwinner, Dave has worked with the cream of country music – the recently departed John Prine, Brandi Carlile and more. Last year he was recruited by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper to help produce the soundtrack for A Star Is Born. “He’s a brilliant producer in his James Bay with his Brit award for Best British Male in 2016 James Bay own right,” James offers. “He has done a lot of Americana and country in the past but really wanted to step out of that bracket and move into something more global – more pop maybe.” With the album finished, being stuck at home in the UK has offered James a chance to reflect on the past five years and the overnight fame that came with the release of Hold Back The River in late 2014. “I just tried – I know it sounds a bit cheesy – but I just tried to play the songs all the way through,” he says after a pause. “I thought, ‘I am here because they like the song, so I will play it, because that is why they have given me this trophy, or whatever’. I tried to remember that. “When you are brand new and you are getting so much attention you don’t really know what that is until it has all happened and there is a quiet moment. “It’s a strange thing to deal with in the loud moments and it’s a strange thing to deal with in the quiet moments. Fame will shape you, for better or for worse. It will do some shaping. “I feel OK about who I am now. I have really up moments and I have really down moments because it is such a roller coaster.” After some thought, he finds the right words to describe it. “Roller coasters are so exciting. They can also make you want to puke.” ■ Chew on My Heart is out now. James Bay’s third album is expected this year. sound judgement THE LATEST ALBUM RELEASES RATED AND REVIEWED CHEATER POM POKO HHHHH NorwegiaN art-rockers Pom Poko are either deeply menacing or unbearably cute depending on which angle you look at them from. Lead singer ragnhild Fangel, with her blonde hair and faintly elven appearance, said the band wanted to embrace their extremes on their second album, Cheater. They have done this in a number of ways. My Candidacy subverts the loud-quiet-loud-quiet format of punk, drifting ominously into an almost rockabilly sound. But there is a deeper intensity in the music, driven by Fangel’s lyricism and the dense strut of ola Djupvik’s drums. SUCKAPUNCH YOU ME AT SIX HHHHH Surrey five-piece you Me at Six may have started out crafting hookheavy rock tunes for the reading and Leeds Festival masses, but, if this latest release is anything to go by, the band has officially graduated into an altogether more considered arena. Suckapunch is presented as something of a metamorphosis, combining the band’s penchant for raw riffs with more refined, synth-heavy flecks that elevate title track to a new level – albeit with an intro reminiscent of the BBC News theme tune. Cap-heavy offerings like Makemefeelalive act as a raw assault without the need for softer pop sensibilities. Single Beautiful way evokes the spirit of you Me at Six from days gone by. MAGIC MIRROR PEARL CHARLES HHHHH MagiC Mirror starts with only For Tonight, reminiscent of abba in full Dancing Queen party mode, but the rest of the album takes inspiration from the 1970s in other ways. Pearl Charles formed country duo The Driftwood Singers at the age of 18, was drummer in garage rock band The Blank Tapes, and is now unleashing her soft rock side. Lyrics range from falling in and out of love to capturing the Me generation’s self-obsession when singing, “it doesn’t matter if there’s rockets flying, it doesn’t matter if the water’s rising” in as Long as you’re Mine.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 23 memory lane Curtain Call Jeffrey takes a look back at some of his favourite interviewees from the past few decades. This week, it’s pop star Dave Berry with Jeffrey Davies THE Crying Game, Little Things, The Strange Effect, Mama and I’m Gonna Take You There. Just a few of the iconic hits of the Sixties sung and recorded by the enigmatic and, it must be said, most original teen idol, Dave Berry. Born in 1941 in Sheffield, David Grundy adopted the stage surname Berry because of his liking of rock ‘n’ roll music and its pioneer Chuck Berry. Well remembered for his theatrical stage presentation in which he partially hid himself behind the microphone, his collar upturned, the charismatic Yorkshireman is still ‘on the road’ after more than half a century of performing. Today, minus his backing group The Cruisers, the much-loved star continues to pack ‘em in wherever he goes. I interviewed the pop pin-up Dave Berry, now 79, twice. In the early Seventies. and then at the Playhouse in Weston-super-Mare almost five years ago. The following article is a combination of both of those interviews... Performing in 2008 AN evening of pure nostalgia. A trip down memory lane. Sounds like fans of the ’60s are in for a real treat, I remarked to a most friendly and welcoming Dave Berry before the eagerly awaited Solid Silver ’60s Show took to the stage of the Playhouse in Weston-super-Mare. “Yes I’m sure it will be a treat for those who were there in the ’60s, and for those who have heard about us since. The show has been a big success everywhere else we’ve been so far,” said Dave, obviously still enjoying his privileged life as a pop star as much today as he did in his Not in a million years did any of us think we’d still be performing in front of an audience more than 50 years later Dave Berry glorious heyday some five decades ago. What can audiences expect from the show? “Well they can expect pretty much what I’ve done throughout all my career,” Dave answered matter-offactly. “My roots are in rhythm & blues so there’ll be some of that as well. Naturally my chart successes like my first big hit The Crying Game and other hits like Mama will be included because people expect those. It’s nice that people still like to hear me sing them so much. “There’ll also be some different numbers in my set like Hi Ho Silver, which the fans seem to like. Other than that, you can find out by staying for the show. You are staying for it aren’t you?” Most popstars like to be seen and, yes, idolised by their followers. But not Dave, who had a certain charismatic mystique about him, a novel gimmick in which he partially hid himself behind a microphone or the turned-up collar of his chic leather jacket. “Yes, I did,” he said. “You see I was always interested in the theatre and presentation. For me there was always more in pop and rock music than just the songs. I’d have loved to be involved in newer bands with all the fantastic video shoots they do. It would have enhanced my show even more than I think.” But hold on, wasn’t it the same Dave Berry - who knew and performed with most of the big names of the Sixties, including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones - who was actually the pioneer of the now almost obligatory pop music video in the first place? And, it must be said, to great commercial effect. “I suppose I was. But I don’t really know where the ideas come from,” he answered, modestly. “I used to work very much in line with the producers and other people on the TV shows. Other bands would be just put there and perform. I always wanted to do something a bit different from that. “To be honest, I still stage my act that way now because for me every minute of the show should be a performance.” So how did Dave manage to move from welding - he left school at 16 to learn the trade - to becoming one of the biggest pop stars of the ’60s? What was the catalyst for entering what became a glamorous and well-paid career that has lasted more than half a century? “Well my father was a jazz drummer. I’d hear him and the other Singer Dave Berry on Top of the Pops in around 1965 musicians coming back after a gig and chatting all about it. I also saw him performing when I was about 11 years old and that really brought me into music,” he said. “Then when rock ‘n’ roll started in the mid-’50s, I was at the age where I thought that music was just fantastic. And you know, we were of that generation that realised we could do Dave Berry at a band rehearsal in 1964 that too if we wanted to. To get into music previously you needed to be in the Ted Heath Orchestra and so on, and that wasn’t available to working class people. “But then the old three-chord trick of Elvis Presley made it all open for us because we could learn the basic three chords necessary. So thank you Elvis, you saved my life!” he laughed. “But you know, I’m very proud of my working class roots. They make me who I am,” Dave added, inferring that working class roots shouldn’t impede a person’s raw ambition and innate talent. A self-confessed perfectionist, Dave said he aimed to make every gig and every show the very best he could manage. No excuses. “You know, I’m always nervous about all of my shows because they have to be 100 per cent for me. Nothing less is good enough,” he said, going on to explain that he and his equally celebrated peers from the ’60s only gave themselves (at best) two or three years shelf life after hitting the proverbial big time. “Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman and the others all said that this life of ours is great. But we’ll see what happens. Certainly not in a million years did any of us think we’d still performing in front of an audience more than 50 years later. Yet here we are still doing it. Doing what we love. It just proves how great music and great artistry never goes out of fashion.” Dave admitted readily that he was lucky to have been born when he was. He said he’d really enjoyed his ‘job’ as one of this country’s true pop greats, and what’s more Dave still enjoys going on stage doing what he does best - performing - and at an age when most men of his age are long-retired. Modest and unassuming, interviewing the legend that is Dave Berry was one I will always remember.

24 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 book shelf Escape lockdown like hAnnAh STephenSon with some of the terrific debut novels already creating a buzz iTChiNG to get your hands on some novels from fresh talent? This year’s new authors are covering a cornucopia of subjects ranging from chilling crime stories snapped up in lucrative publishing auctions, to love stories set to be adapted for screen. here are just some of the new names that should bring joy during lockdown and beyond. keep an eye on publishing dates, which could be prone to change... ThrillS And chillS FAke AccounTS by Lauren Oyler, 4th Estate (February 4) oNliNE fakery is certainly a zeitgeist topic and this terrific debut sees a young woman who suspects her boyfriend of cheating go through his phone. in doing so, she discovers he has a secret online identity as a conspiracy theorist. it provides much food for thought about how to maintain a sense of self in a world of online fraudsters. people like her by Ellery Lloyd, Mantel (available now) hUsBaND-andwife writing team Collette lyons and Paul Vlitos collaborated for this taut, tight thriller under the pen name Ellery lloyd. Told from three viewpoints – an instagram influencer mum, her cynical former novelist husband and an anonymous follower with a terrible grudge – it’s a great contemporary subject, examining instagram culture and the consequences of sharing too much of yourself on social media. Plus, it’s the first in a two-book deal won in a five-way auction. girl A by Abigail Dean, HarperCollins (available now) WaTCh out for harperCollins’ lead debut this year, acquired in a fierce auction – Girl A is a story of survival and hope as a set of siblings deal with the aftermath of growing up in their ‘house of horrors’ at the hands of their father, a religious fanatic. TV rights have been snapped up by sony, with the Chernobyl director attached, book rights have been sold in 26 territories and early endorsements have flooded in from First time’s a charm for these exciting literary debuts Chris Whitaker, louise o’Neill, Jessie Burton, Jeffery Deaver and more. beFore you knew my nAme by Jacqueline Bublitz, Sphere (May 13) This lead fiction debut is less a whodunnit, more a who was the victim and what did she leave behind? it features two main female voices – alice and ruby – one is a murder victim and the other, the person who finds her body. alice is sure ruby is the key to solving the mystery of her life – and death. and ruby – struggling to forget what she saw – finds herself unable to let alice go. Not until she is given the ending she deserves. The one hundred yeArS oF lenni And mArgoT by Marianne Cronin, Doubleday (February 18) This sparkling debut explores the relationship between 17-yearold lenni, who is living on the terminal ward of a Glasgow hospital, and fellow patient, 83-year-old Margot, who she meets in the art therapy room. Together they share stories from lenni’s short life and Margot’s long one, celebrating our huge capacity for love and friendship when we need it most. rAce And idenTiTy we Are All birdS oF ugAndA by Hafsa Zayyan, #Merky Books (available now) iN a story spanning generations, that moves between Uganda and london over a difficult, unsettled century, this debut sees sameer, a successful lawyer, return to his family home because of an unexpected tragedy, where he begins to unravel his family history. The author, who is an international dispute resolution lawyer, bases the story on her own, moving between present day london and 1960s Uganda, exploring racial tensions, generational divides and what it means to belong. Love and reLationships The Funny Thing AbouT normAn ForemAn by Julietta Henderson, Bantam (April 1) This ultimately uplifting book is a story of dreams dashed and then realised, told through the eyes of 12-year-old Norman and his mum, sadie. Norman’s dreams of appearing at the Edinburgh Festival with his comedy partner Jax are dashed when Jax dies suddenly. his single mother takes the reins to get him to the festival, doubling as a road trip to find his missing dad. how The one-Armed SiSTer SweepS her houSe by Cherie Jones, Tinder (available now) BookEr prizewinner Bernardine Evaristo has described this as ‘a hard-hitting and unflinching novel from a bold new writer who tackles head-on the brutal extremes of patriarchal abuse’. Cherie Jones, a black female lawyer from Barbados, sets this story in 1984 Barbados, when a heavily pregnant woman finds her husband fleeing the scene of a bungled burglary where a white man has been shot dead in front of his wife. The novel is a powerful exploration of women surviving male violence with resourcefulness and courage. SnowFlAke by Louise Nealon, Manilla Press (May 13) NEaloN is a new irish talent who brings us this literary comingof-age novel about a young woman who lives on a farm in rural ireland with her dream-obsessed mother. she escapes her sheltered village life to spread her wings at university, but finds things aren’t all they seem. TV rights have already been snapped up by Element Pictures, the team that brought us the deeply moving Normal People. king oF rAbbiTS by Karla Neblett, William Heinemann (March 25) This coming-of-age story explores the magic and confusion of childhood, following kai, part of a mixed race family living on a rural council estate, and how he perceives the world. Despite his difficult background – his three sisters have different fathers and his mother is being encouraged into crack addiction by his crooked dad – kai’s top priority is to become the fastest runner in school, like linford Christie. King of Rabbits covers class, race and how society so often fails young working class men. hiSTory highlighT A host of new writers are about to hit the shelves and these books could be just what you need in these difficult times A neT For SmAll FiSheS by Lucy Jago, Bloomsbury (February 11) WE’VE had so much Tudor fiction over the years, from bestselling authors including hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory, that it’s great to escape to a different era, as lucy Jago takes us to the court of James i, in which she revisits a real scandal: the poisoning of courtier and poet sir Thomas overbury in 1613. The story is angled from the point of view of the two women who were involved and their motivations, considering lust, witches and sorcery along the way.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 25 REVIEWS Fiction Asylum Road by Olivia Sudjic, Bloomsbury, £14.99, (ebook £10.49) HHHHH This is a story about beginnings, endings, and the collapse of time between the two. Anya, who escaped Sarajevo as a child during the Bosnian War, is now estranged from her family who remained. Engaged to the elusive Luke, she feels compelled to share their news in person and revisit the roots she has kept so separate from her new identity. The journeys Anya takes are marred by underlying trauma that threatens to disrupt her London life. Sudjic conveys this breach of identity deftly; while the outside intrudes, the inside cannot be contained – Anya vomits repeatedly, obsessively removes the hairs that sprout on her chin and shows an involuntary disgust for the interior of soft fruit. Each page thrums with anxiety, pushing towards one final, terrifying journey. BOOK OF THE WEEK Exit by Belinda Bauer, Bantam Press, £14.99, (ebook £9.99) HHHHH Exit is a fast-paced thriller where you find yourself rooting for someone involved in an accidental murder. Pensioner Felix Pink is a simple, straightforward man who just wants to help people; he does so by being part of an anonymous organisation that helps its clients die with dignity. But his last case goes wrong when he accidentally aids the How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones, Tinder Press, priced £16.99, (ebook £8.99) HHHHH How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House tells the story of a small island in Barbados, a ‘paradise’ held together by its tourism industry. Through snapshots of the lives of the locals in a small beach town, three women fight to survive amid wrong man – and this is where the twists and turns begin. How did his wellplanned operation go wrong? Was there a set-up? Would anyone suspect the man who travelled to the murder via bus? Bauer writes from the view of Felix, the victim’s son, and the PC investigating a crime that has little or no visible evidence. It’s a great distraction from the every day, that’s for sure. the violence and poverty. Set against sandy beaches and beautiful blue seas are three marriages, with characters that are richly explored and compelling. From a murder in a luxury village to the seafront shack where a mother lives with her baby and abusive husband, it is a fast-paced and dark insight into a tropical paradise. Jones does not flinch away from the more upsetting realities of Bajan life, and the result is a heart-wrenching debut. Non-fiction The Success Code by Amanda Dewinter, HQ, £12.99, (ebook £5.99) HHHHH Amanda Dewinter is an executive success coach and social scientist, and here she brings together theories of coaching, neuroscience and cognitive psychology to provide her code for success in four key steps. The key message of the book is that talent is not innate and success takes hard work and a willingness to continually learn. This is central to the book’s philosophy, along with a focus on the value of wellbeing and the power of habit formation. There are several case examples and the writing is backed up by academic studies, helping give it credibility. The book is an ideal read for anyone wanting to approach their 2021 goals with renewed vigour and a solid plan of attack. TOP TENS BESTSELLERS 1. Billie Eilish (pre-order): Billie Eilish 2. The Thursday Murder Club: Richard Osman 3. Girl A (pre-order): Abigail Dean 4. A Promised Land: President Barack Obama 5. Pocket World in Figures 2021 6. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: Charlie Mackesy 7. Shuggie Bain: Douglas Stuart 8. Where the Crawdads Sing: Delia Owens 9. Code Name Bananas: David Walliams 10. Guinness World Records 2021 Chart courtesy of Waterstones EBOOKS 1. The Viscount Who Loved Me: (Bridgertons Book 2): Julia Quinn 2. His Wife’s Sister: AJ Wills 3. Bridgerton: The Duke and I: Julia Quinn 4. The Glass House: Eve Chase 5. The Kingdom: Jo Nesbo 6. Just My Luck: Adele Parks 7. An Eye for an Eye: Carol Wyer 8. The Skylark’s Secret: Fiona Valpy 9. The Pembrokeshire Murders: Steve Wilkins 10. Away with the Penguins: Hazel Prior Chart courtesy of the Kindle store at Amazon

26 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 film reviews Scientist George with Number Three More to streaM Adarsh Gourav as Balram and Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam hearT-ificial inTelligence THIs robot drama is assembled from very familiar parts, but at least they’re put together in an interesting way. Like 2014’s Ex Machina, this is the story of a mad scientist doing questionable things with lady androids. We’re 30 years in the future in a remote lab in Japan, where unrealistically handsome tech genius George (Theo James) is holed up with a boxy-looking robot called Number 2. as the unimaginatively named droid has what looks like a ’90s’ computer monitor for a head and is complaining in a crackly voice, George’s credentials as a genius seem a bit questionable. and her lumbering, bleeping “sister” Number 1 is even worse. she’s just a wheelie bin with legs. baby done (15) ★★★★★ ZOe (Rose Matafeo) and boyfriend Tim (Matthew Lewis) are arborists in New Zealand with their own company and a rambunctious dog named Bear. Raising a family isn’t high on Zoe’s list of priorities. She intends to compete at the forthcoming World Tree Climbing Masters in Vancouver so when a pregnancy test comes back archive (15) ★★★★★ But the genius lies in their wiring. It turns out they both experience emotions, though their levels of intelligence correspond to the sophistication of their bodies. Number 1 is a toddler and Number 2 is a moody teenager. But when a secret hatch reveals the ladylike torso of the half-built Number 3, we twig why archive systems’ chief engineer has been dodging his boss’s video calls. He’s building himself a walking, talking robo-lady. and not just any lady. Like countless tortured movie hunks Zoe and Tim positive, the tree surgeon refuses to accept the verdict. “Tapeworm can cause false positive results,” Zoe coolly informs the nurse. At first, Zoe conceals her pregnancy from Tim and her Theo James as George sardonic best friend Molly (emily Barclay), who believes that having a child sounds the death knell for a healthy relationship. Zoe ploughs ahead with plans to travel to Canada and, when Tim discovers the truth, she dismisses his pleas to focus on their child. “I want to have a baby,” she tells him, “I just don’t want to turn into a mum.” Baby Done is an amusing portrait of modern parenthood distinguished by before him, George is tormented by flashbacks of the accident that killed his wife. Before Jules (stacy Martin) died, the sneaky scientist downloaded her brainwaves into a giant hard drive. Now, with her signal fading and toby Jones’ investigator circling, he’s desperate for her to walk back into his life. a more versatile lead actor and a more inquisitive screenwriter could have teased more out of this dark premise, but it’s stylish, intriguing and the tension builds to a very clever ending. ■ On digital now ■ Review by Andy Lea edinburgh Comedy Awardwinning stand-up Matafeo’s heartfelt performance. Lewis is a likable comic foil as the voice of reason in the central relationship. Director Curtis Vowell delivers Sophie Henderson’s messy script with warmth and a couple of memorable set-pieces including the most inappropriate way to celebrate a new arrival in the delivery room. ■ Download/stream from now The WhiTe Tiger (15) Preview Based on the 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning novel by aravind adiga, The White Tiger is a darkly humorous odyssey directed by Ramin Bahrani, set against the vibrant backdrop of modern India. Poor villager Balram Halwai (adarsh Gourav) has bold ambitions and he secures a position as a driver to wealthy couple ashok (Rajkummar Rao) and Pinky (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) in delhi. They have recently returned to India from america and Balram gladly plays the role of dutiful servant to his corrupt and influential masters. The divide between rich and poor becomes painfully evident to Balram and he threatens to become a victim to a rigged system. The chauffeur dares to challenge the status quo, putting him on a violent collision course with ashok and Pinky. ■ Streaming on Netflix The renTal (15) Preview aCtoR dave Franco makes his feature directorial debut with a slow-burning thriller, co-written by Joe swanberg, set in a secluded rental home. Charlie (dan stevens, pictured) and his wife Michelle (alison Brie) head away for a weekend with Charlie’s brother Josh (Jeremy allen White) and his girlfriend Mina (sheila Vand). The guest house’s caretaker, taylor (toby Huss), makes the quartet feel uneasy and they de-stress by taking drugs and relaxing in the hot tub. Charlie and Mina have sex, unaware that a secretly installed camera in the shower is watching their liaison. once the cheating couple discover the device, they panic about the consequences for their respective relationships. Paranoia spirals out of control, resulting in a brutal attack. as the survivors decide how to explain the bloodshed, a masked figure (anthony Molinari) observes their every move. ■ Streaming on Amazon Prime Video Penguin Bloom (12) Preview adaPted from a lifeaffirming memoir penned by Cameron Bloom and Bradley trevor Greive, Penguin Bloom dramatises the magical story of a little bird, which heals the wounds of one broken family. australian surfer and adventurer samantha Bloom (Naomi Watts, pictured) goes on holiday to Thailand with her husband Cameron (andrew Lincoln) and their three sons, Noah (Griffin Murray-Johnston), oli (abe Clifford-Barr) and Rueben (Felix Cameron). The dream getaway becomes a nightmare when sam falls and breaks vertebrae, which leaves her paralysed from the chest down. The mother sinks into a deep depression, which places a huge strain on the family. one year after the devastating freak accident, the children bring home an injured baby magpie, which they christen Penguin. The feathered addition to the house develops a special bond with sam and helps her to begin the long and painful process of emotional healing. ■ Streaming on Netflix

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 27 tv soaps Amy and Shane Al realises the marriage proposal was just to catch him out for the two-timer he is neighbours Channel 5 Krishna arrives home for Christmas, determined to get her parents back together again, but that ship seems to have sailed – shane is too busy getting up close and personal with amy to notice that Dipi still harbours feelings for him. Well, she only has herself to blame... sheila remains heartbroken about Clive turning his attention to Jane and asks Des to break them up, but her plan backfires spectacularly. Love rat is caught in a trap Debbie coronation street ITV THe cobbles are safe! Hurrah! But where’s Ray? Nobody particularly cares. Abi’s fate is a worry, however. After Roy informs everybody that the chair of the planning committee has been arrested and that the development application is revoked, everyone breathes a sigh of relief. Debbie, meanwhile, tries to convince everyone she had no idea just how devious Ray could be, in an attempt to distance herself from his actions. She also has to speak to the police about the emergency call she made about Abi before signing the garages back over to Kevin. David isn’t so lucky – he has first refusal on buying back the Platt family home, but spent all the money on paying off the mortgage; Tracy wastes no time telling Debbie she’d like Last week, Mandy popped the question to Paul, now it’s Debbie’s turn to suggest to al, who she discovered has been two-timing her with Priya, that they should get married. He agrees – only for Priya to step out of her hiding place and reveal it was a trap. He discovers that’s not the extent of their revenge when he’s accused of dipping his fingers into the Hop accounts. Can Debbie get away with being part of Ray’s plans? to purchase it if he can’t raise the cash. A drunken Peter drives a wedge between himself, Carla and Simon. However, after an altercation with his father in a hotel bar, Peter admits he wants to give up the booze but doesn’t know how. Ken steps in and gains professional advice that could save his son’s life. emmerdale ITV It seems al’s only ally might be Marlon, who wants him to fight for his relationship with Ellis, but could the chef be swayed by Debbie, who asks him to show some Dingle loyalty as she attempts to force al out of the village? Meanwhile Harriet is convinced she’s no longer fit to be a vicar and asks Charles to hand in her resignation, but Moira suggests he shouldn’t let her just walk away. However, Charles may have more than Harriet’s job woes on his mind when he bumps into Manpreet. It turns out that, not only do they already know each other, but he was under the impression her name was saira – and that she was dead. Elsewhere, Jimmy is shocked when Carl’s mum returns to the village. eastenders BBC 1 WHEn Lola refuses to add Callum to the list of people approved to pick Lexi up from school, as he’s not officially part of the family, Ben decides the easiest way to remedy that is for him and his boyfriend to nip to the register office and make things official. Callum has a lot to think about Priya Understandably, Callum isn’t exactly overjoyed at the idea of getting married just to sort out the Mitchells’ childcare problems, but will a more romantic proposal reassure him his boyfriend really does mean it? Or does Callum have another reason to say no? Elsewhere, Frankie prepares to mark the anniversary of her little brother’s Harry death and introduces Linda to Harry’s other sibling, Jed. When the conversation turns to Harry’s absent father, Linda is intrigued and probes Jed, who ends up storming out. Linda later tells Mick about the encounter, which leads to him making a big decision. Kathy quizzes Sharon about Ian, Denise agrees to let Lucas move into one of Jack’s flats, after Chelsea gives her an ultimatum, and Gray tells Whitney he thinks they could have something special. Mandy panics over Yazz’s questions hollyoaks Channel 4 neWlyWeD yazz should be in the honeymoon phase, but instead she’s busy investigating Jordan’s murder for the local newspaper. When she tries to speak to ella, Mandy panics – leaving Darren confused and luke convinced that it’s time they went to the police. however, when Mandy later spots Ollie stealing tips at the Dog, it gives her an idea about how she can keep her daughter’s secret a bit longer. Tori’s party planning is perfect home and away Channel 5 GraCe’s birthday is fast approaching and it’s left to Tori to set up a last-minute party. When it’s a great success, Jasmine begins to wonder if she still has a part to play in the little girl’s life. Jasmine does, however, prove crucial to Colby – she puts up all her assets in a bid to raise enough money to pay for his bail. Once he’s a free man, he puts his policing skills to good use by trying to figure out who betrayed him.

28 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 screen shots Archive is a new sci-fi film about love and death. GeorGia HumpHreys chats to stars Theo James and Stacy Martin plus the film’s writer and director Gavin Rothery BRITISH actor Theo James is not new to sci-fi films having appeared in the Divergent series set in a dystopian future. His latest project is a real labour of love – the 36-year-old not only stars in android thriller Archive, but produces it too. Set in 2049, Theo plays roboticist George Almore who is working on a true human-equivalent AI. What soon becomes clear is that George has secretly skewed the focus of his work: developing the robots towards the goal of creating a simulacra of Jules, his wife who died in a car crash. Explaining what drew him to the story, Theo, also known for ITV period drama Sanditon, says it was a “really interesting conceptual piece of work”. “It had something to say about the quality of human life – you know, what it means to be human,” muses the actor, who was born in High Wycombe. “Beyond that, the idea of trying to recreate love – or a piece of someone’s soul, however you want to define it – in something that was mechanical, essentially, and how far you can go to create that.” So, how did Theo try to understand his character’s motives? “You have to bring a piece of yourself to every character you play, so you try and see parallels in your own life and imagine how far you would go if you had lost the most important person to you, so you find some mutual ground there,” he suggests. “Also, I think I was drawn to the idea of the existential question of, ‘If you imbue something with enough quality and characteristics of humanity, at what point does it become human?”’ Playing his late wife and the android is English-French actress Stacy Martin. Being a robot was no mean feat. She had to wear a rigid suit that covers everything other than your eyes and nostrils, affecting your breathing and leaving you with very narrow vision and unable to hear very well – then there’s the four and a half hours spent in make-up every morning. Stacy confides she “had moments where I was definitely quite moody”. But the costume was also helpful for the 30-year-old, whose breakthrough role was in 2013 film drama Nymphomaniac. “Having this sort of armour, that was also quite restricting, was something that was actually really helpful for the character, because she This film has something to say about what it means to be human struggles with her identity and who she is, and learning how to move in a different way – or learning how to breathe – was part of that character’s journey, for me,” she says. Stacy, who can also currently be seen in BBC thriller The Serpent (showing on iPlayer), joined the cast quite late – by the time the team got in contact with her, it was just three weeks before quote shooting. But she was drawn to the role because she “needed something a bit different” at the time – and she also liked “how much detail and how much love there was in the project”. “I don’t know much about sci-fi and, just by talking with Gavin, you really felt his passion for that genre Left: Stacy Martin plays Jules and her robotic re-creation, below. Right, Writer and director Gavin Rothery on the set of Archive but also for film-making and for this story he was wanting to explore.” Gavin, who originally worked as an illustrator and comic artist, came up with the idea for Archive after he “had a really bad weekend”. “As a freelancer, both my computers died,” recalls the filmmaker, who also worked on sci-fi drama Moon. “It was a Sunday afternoon and I couldn’t do anything to fix them. I lost a load of data – some kind of power surge, I never really found what happened. “It cost me a couple of thousand pounds getting data recovered from hard drives, it was awful. “I felt like my computers had killed themselves, basically, to spite me. It felt like a personal attack. So that kind of idea of a computer killing itself to spite somebody really lodged in my brain. “That then led me into the story arc of what if there was somebody creating a human equivalent machine intelligence, and as soon as he turned it on, it just killed itself? “So, it was kinda dark. But my head was in a dark place. I was in a bit of a funk – losing all my data was bad.” Discussing his cast, Gavin jokes: “It’s tricky when you start meeting movie stars because everyone’s really handsome and beautiful and smart and rich and you’re just like, huge imposter syndrome. “ But you’ve just got to work your way through it.” He describes Theo as “super-smart, super-handsome, super-engaged, super-talented”. “I should really hate that guy, but I can’t help but love him, he’s awesome. He’s just got so much going on. “And Stacy – again she’s just got so much going on. Very sophisticated, she’s French, she’s very cool.” Both stars have new projects they hope to be working on in 2021; for Stacy, it’s Brady Corbet’s feature film, The Brutalist. “And then, really, I think it just depends on where that goes,” she says. “It’s hard to plan in a pandemic and I’ve sort of given up on having a plan, which is great!” “I would echo Stacy’s sentiment,” follows Theo. “But, yeah, I’m hoping to do a remake of a French-language film. It’s a small movie, but it’s quite a special film.” Any fans hoping to see more of him in Sanditon (and there were many – a petition on Change.org to see a second series made has attracted more than 80,000 signatures to date) might be disappointed. Asked about the #SaveSanditon campaign, and whether he’d be open to doing more of the period drama – which was an adaptation of Jane Austen’s famously unfinished story of the same name – he said: “It’s really amazing that people responded to it in that way; I kind of always saw it as a single season though. “I never saw it as more than that – I kind of liked the way it ended in a kind of slightly off-beat way that you wouldn’t have necessarily expected from Jane Austen.” ■ Archive is available to download/stream now Theo James as George Almore, the robotics expert trying to re-create his late wife

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 29 I’m gay. I tried to think about how my own shame has been internalised The PPe, the paranoia, the distancing and isolation... writer Russell T Davies agrees there are parallels between the world of his new drama, It’s A Sin – about the Aids epidemic – and the Covid pandemic we are living through. Filming of the five-part series ended a month before the first lockdown last March and it’s now about to air on Channel 4. The plot centres around five young people who we first meet in London in 1981 (and who Russell says are all inspired by people he knew at the time) – gay men Ritchie (Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander), Roscoe (Omari Douglas), Colin (Callum Scott howells) and Ash (Nathaniel Curtis), and their best friend Jill (Lydia West). As their lives collide and Russell T Davies’ new drama, It’s A Sin hits our screens this week. GeorGIa HumpHreys chats to the writer, plus star Olly Alexander, to find out more Olly Alexander, far right, and, centre, with his It’s A Sin co-stars. Inset left, writer Russell T Davies friendships blossom, there’s romance, nights out and parties at their lively flat. But a new virus, hIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is on the rise. “We all miss people who we’ve lost and, within the fiction, I wanted to create people you’d miss”, says Welshman Russell, 57, whose husband, Andrew Smith, died from a brain tumour in 2018. “I’d love viewers to be sitting there in 10, 20 years time going, ‘Remember Ritchie? Remember that flat full of people? that gang?’. “If I can achieve that, I’m very, very happy.” Olly, 30, was excited to play a character whose attitude and response to the Aids crisis is likely to surprise the audience. “Ritchie’s is not necessarily a voice you would expect to hear in a show about this topic,” muses the harrogate-born star. “But Ritchie’s whole life is led by fear and a deep shame, and he’s hiding so much from himself, from his friends, from his family. To cover all of that up, he’s decided to be the bestlooking, funniest, person in the room. “he thinks if he can make people smile, get into bed with a boy, if he can get on stage, do a great performance, if he can shine in this way, then he can overcome all the other stuff that he’s hiding, and that I 100% related to. “I just know what that feels like. I myself am a performer and I’m gay, and I’ve tried to think about my own shame and how that’s been internalised.” It’s A Sin explores how many people denied the existence of Aids in the early eighties. Olly says the role has made him realise how many people are “unaware of this specific moment of history, and how people were treated”. “I think there are people who were around at the time – and gay people who were around at the time – who have an awful lot to learn from this,” suggests Russell, who’s famous for his five-year stint at the helm of Doctor Who, plus the groundbreaking drama Queer As Folk. “It’s very important to say that not everyone lived their gay life like this or was concerned by this. “There was one scene I was always dying to include – I never did include it – that happened for real, for me. “I was once sitting in the pub with my mates and we were all getting ready to distribute leaflets and probably going on a march or something, and it was a gay pub, and a gay man came to us and said, ‘I’m sick of this. I don’t know anyone who’s got hIV and I don’t know anyone who ever will’. “And that was that man’s point of view, he didn’t want to be defined by a virus and I think that’s absolutely fair. “So, it’s a tricky one. everyone could learn more, but I don’t want to be the person lecturing.” ■ It’s A Sin is on Channel 4 on Friday, at 9pm

30 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 tv highlights it’S not often we see the central character of a tV drama get a completely fresh start. But that’s exactly what happens in the long-awaited third series of ItV thriller Marcella. After the explosive end of series two, which saw the eponymous character – played by Anna Friel – at rock bottom, writer Hans Rosenfeldt (known for Scandi-noir drama, The Bridge) wasn’t sure where to go next with the storyline. The unflinching and unrelenting detective had discovered she was to blame for the death of her daughter and wanted to erase herself. So, the eight new episodes see her with a new persona – as an undercover detective called Keira Devlin who has been given the mission of infiltrating a crime family in Belfast. As the series progresses, the lines between Marcella and Keira blur; how much of the past has really been left behind? “We watch her mental health deteriorate more, to a certain degree, because the more and more she tries to suppress it, the more and more her subconscious gets louder and Marcella is basically saying, ‘I’m still here’,” suggests Rochdale-born Anna, 44, whose first professional acting job came aged 13, in Channel 4’s GBH. “She fights with herself, preferring her undercover life to her real-life which, I didn’t realise, can actually be a danger with undercover police cops.” There isn’t a ‘whodunnit’ this series; “it’s more about her getting in the underbody of this family who’s not particularly good”, teases Anna. That family in question is the Maguires. And with their eyes across all their operations is matriarch Katherine, played by Northern Irish star Amanda Burton. “She’s proud of the success the family has had since her husband died,” 64-year-old Amanda notes of her character. “While in the early ’90s her husband may have run a wholly criminal enterprise with paramilitary links, Katherine was responsible for steering it towards a BLondE AMBiTion The third series of Marcella is finally here. Anna Friel, plus new cast member Amanda Burton, tell gEorgia hUMphrEyS what’s to come – and there is more than just a change of hair colour for the eponymous character legitimate operation, leaning on the contacts she and her husband developed in the underworld to power the expansion while maintaining a legitimate veneer.” What is the relationship between Katherine and Keira, AKA Marcella? “Keira is brought into the Maguire family by someone who works for gore blimey: Marcella is back with a bang them and Katherine is very suspicious of her when they first meet,” explains Amanda, known for her roles in Silent Witness, Peak Practice and Brookside (which Anna also memorably starred in). “As time goes on, Keira seems to be around the family a lot more, but she doesn’t really accept her as anything other than an intruder at the beginning; she’s incredibly vigilant and protective of her family.” Amanda, who was born in Londonderry, says it had been about 17 years since she last filmed in Belfast. She found it “fascinating” to go back and to see the immense change in the city. “This time we were filming in places where it just wouldn’t have been possible to film back then. “It was quite extraordinary and evoked a lot of emotional memories for me being there.” Asked how she found it shooting in Northern Ireland, anna Friel as Marcella in the new series, and on the red carpet, left MUST-SEE SHOWS Queen Victoria QUEEn VicToria: LoVE, LUST & LEadErShip Tomorrow, Channel 5, 9.30pm Queen Victoria is often portrayed as a stuffy, buttoned – up monarch – and in her later years, a short, jowly and humourless dowager always dressed in black. But is this image fair? or do tV and film portrayals by the likes of Jenna coleman and emily Blunt reflect what the young Queen was like? using her diaries, journals, letters and archive treasures, this two-part programme, narrated by Miriam Margolyes, reveals a woman of tremendous passion, who battled personal demons, but nevertheless broke new ground being a global ruler, a devoted wife and matriarch all at the same time. l-r: Michael Sheen, georgia tennant and David tennant in Staged in this first episode, we see how Victoria and albert’s wedding in 1840 brought the nation together. ThE TrUMp Show: ThE downfaLL Sunday, BBC2, 9pm Following on from october’s acclaimed documentary series, this extra, final instalment examines Donald trump’s turbulent final months as President of the united States. we follow him as he attempts to win, and subsequently overturn the results of, the 2020 election, culminating in scenes of violent ‘insurrection’ against the uS congress in washington Dc. Friends, advisers and close observers tell the story of trump’s last days in office. STagEd Monday, BBC1, regions vary the comedy concludes with a double bill as David (David tennant) and Michael (Michael Sheen) discover who the studio has cast in their place – and they are not happy, not least because each of them has a history with the person replacing them. chris Packham luckily, it seems some of the hurt has died down by the second instalment as they accept that they will no longer be involved in the american project and instead concentrate on finally leaving their homes. winTErwaTch Tuesday, BBC2, 8pm the second and final week of the seasonal nature show kicks off live in the new Forest, where chris Packham is keeping an eye out for Dartford warblers. Meanwhile, iolo williams is searching for water shrews, while Megan Mccubbin presents the first of four reports about unpopular species, starting with the much-maligned rat.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 WEEKEND 31 We are family: Amanda Burton as Katherine, Aaron McCusker as Finn and Michael Colgan as rory Anna – whose profile soared after starring in American mysterycomedy drama series Pushing Daisies – says that it was “the best”. “The best crew – so hardworking,” she elaborates. “And I was with all my family; it’s where I spent most of my childhood, Belfast and Donegal. So, family who had never been able to visit me on set before could do, on a regular basis.” The actress – who has a daughter, Gracie, with her former partner, Harry Potter star David Thewlis – continues: “Belfast is a great city. And has some of the best educational systems I’ve ever seen in the world. Gracie moved school, to the Strathearn, which is an all-girls school, and she loved it so much that when she came back to England, she wanted to change her school here because she wanted more of a sense of a community.” The only downside of the location for series three was the weather; Anna admits they got “rained out a lot”. “We’d been shooting inside in this mansion, where a lot of the scenes take place, and we were desperately trying to get outside on this one [day]. “It had been so sunny and beautiful and the one day we went out, it lashed it down. I think it’s Grand desiGns Wednesday, Channel 4, 9pm EnErgy conservationist Andrew is determined to get around high bills over the winter by creating a radical self-heating home for his family. If he succeeds, it will be the first of its kind in the UK, but there will be a lot of trial and error in his efforts to create a property that will store the warm of the summer sun in insulated earth banks, which can be accessed during the winter. The Chasers road Trip: Trains, Brains and auTomoBiles Thursday, ITV, 9pm ThE spin-off show continues with Chasers Anne hegerty, Mark Labbett and Shaun Wallace coming up against more unusual on my Instagram somewhere because it wasn’t like a normal regular rain downpour, it was like something you see in the rainforest.” Another challenging part of filming was when Anna got an eye infection. “We couldn’t shoot for one day because of that – I had to go to the hospital,” she confides. “That was entertaining! It wasn’t fantastic. But we coped, we managed. I think they shot the side of my face or something. There are ways to get around everything.” Obviously being blonde! That just gave it a whole different feel and swagger to her costumes from series one and two Anna Friel on her favourite part of playing Marcella in the new series Chaser Mark Labbett takes on a child genius in a game of chess opponents. The trio hopes to arrive back home with some new insights into the workings of the human mind. In this week’s second show, Anne, Mark and Shaun journey back to the UK and go head-tohead with child geniuses in order to weigh up to what degree intelligence is innate or can be developed. When it comes to answering what her favourite part of playing Keria was, as opposed to Marcella, Anna has no hesitation. “Obviously being blonde! That just gave it a whole different feel and swagger to her costumes from series one and two, which had to change, because Marcella dresses for the family, not for herself. “I wouldn’t say Marcella is an incredibly sexualised person; she doesn’t sexualise herself or things. But Keira does.” Would she be up for doing a fourth series? “I love Marcella; I’m very attached to her,” muses Anna, considering her answer carefully. “I think it would take lots of discussions to say, ‘Right, what can we do with her now?’ “It’s better to have three really strong series than a fourth weaker one, but if someone came up with a really good idea as to where it could go...” She pauses. “I can see her in South America! I think you could take her anywhere.” When we chat over Zoom, it’s the November lockdown, and the discussion turns to whether the arts can continue to thrive with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Anna is passionate about the topic, insisting that “the art needs to be supported. “We need art – if any time has ever shown us that, it’s now. I’ve relied on music so much. I’ve watched more television than I think I have in years! “And it’s a career to be proud of, if you work in the arts. It’s not a hobby, it’s someone’s bread and butter, and I find it quite difficult to hear about ‘retraining’. “I think there’s going to be a need for artists more than ever. Imagine the day we can all go back to watching live music and concerts and – please God – be able to go back to the theatre.” ■ The first two episodes of Marcella series three will air on ITv on Tuesday at 9pm. The entire series will be dropped on the ITv hub and BritBox as the second episode concludes. iT’s a sin Friday, Channel 4, 9pm rUSSELL T DAvIES’ drama continues. It’s 1983, and ritchie (Olly Alexander) and Jill (Lydia West) are planning to become professional actors. Meanwhile, Colin (Callum Scott howells) is offered a trip to new york, but roscoe (Omari Douglas) is more preoccupied with events closer to home as he discovers he’s been excluded from his sister’s wedding. however, everyone’s lives may be about to get more complicated when Jill is asked for a favour that leads her into a mysterious world. It seems the headlines are true and Aids is about to impact on the friends’ lives, no matter how much ritchie tries to deny it. Cate Blanchett as Irina Spalko and harrison Ford as Indiana Jones tv films of the week indiana jones and The KinGdom 1 oF The CrysTal sKull Tomorrow, Channel 4, 7.10pm The fourth film in the blockbusting series. at an airfield in 1957 nevada, indiana (harrison Ford) and pal Mac (ray Winstone) encounter villainous soviet agent irina spalko (cate Blanchett) and her gun-toting goons. indy whip-cracks and wisecracks his way out of trouble, before a chance encounter at the railway station with a rebellious greaser called Mutt (shia laBeouf) propels the archaeologist on a quest to locate the legendary crystal skull of akator. alas, irina and her henchmen also seek the artefact, and they intend to use indy to find it. 2 eleCTion sunday, BBC1, midnight Over-achieving high-school student Tracy Flick (reese Witherspoon, pictured) is running for class president – an idea that fills teacher Jim Mcallister (Matthew Broderick) with dread. To stop her winning, he convinces popular lad Paul (chris Klein) to stand against her. Paul’s sister (Jessica campbell) enters the race as well, and Jim’s plot spirals out of control. 3 sTardusT monday, Film4, 6.25pm haPless shop assistant Tristan (charlie cox) resolves to bring a fallen star to the girl of his dreams. his journey leads him into a magical, parallel world, where Tristan captures a beautiful woman (claire Danes, pictured with cox) and embarks on the journey to his own land. however, their progress is halted by an evil witch (Michelle Pfeiffer) – among others. his Girl Friday 4 Tuesday, Film4, 12.50pm This screwball comedy stars cary grant as a newspaper editor who is shocked to discover his ace reporter – and ex-wife – hildy (rosalind russell, pictured with grant) – is planning to give up her career and remarry. so, he tries to tempt her into staying with one last big story. The sharp dialogue flies by so fast, you might have to record it to catch the jokes you missed. 5 heaT Wednesday, Film4, 10.50pm sTylish thriller. neil Mccauley (robert De niro) is a career criminal who won’t be tied down so he can commit himself to his ‘work’. his arch-enemy, cop vincent hanna (al Pacino, pictured), has destroyed two marriages and is well on his way to sacrificing a third to his job. as Mccauley prepares for ‘one last heist’, hanna pulls out all the stops to get his man. The Boy in The sTriped pyjamas 6 Thursday, BBC4, 8pm This drama relives the horrors of the second World War from the perspective of eight-yearold german child Bruno (asa Butterfield, pictured), blissfully unaware of the role played by his nazi officer father in the unfolding tragedy. The subject matter is incredibly bleak and the final act sets in motion a chain of events that inevitably culminate in tragedy. WhaT lies BeneaTh 7 Friday, 5sTar, 11.10pm a DOcTOr’s wife (Michelle Pfeiffer, pictured) has recurring nightmares about a ghost who asks for help. her psychiatrist encourages her to communicate with the spirit and while doing so she realises there is a connection to a local girl’s disappearance. she also uncovers some shocking truths about her own marriage.

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46 WEEKEND FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 television As much-anticipated Marvel series WandaVision hits Disney+, Danielle De e Wolfe learns more about the conceptual sitcom PIck OF ThE wEEk wandavision Disney+, streaming now The Marvel Cinematic Universe is vast, attracting some of the most loyal fans of any film franchise in existence. Faithful fan bases aside, it also has some of cinema’s most intertwined storylines and complex character crossovers. Forthcoming series WandaVision is no exception. Marking the beginning of a new relationship with the Disney+ streaming service, the nine-part series is the first MCU television series to incorporate characters from previous Marvel film releases. Starring Godzilla and Captain America: Civil War star elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff, the new show also stars British actor Paul Bettany, who previously starred in Avengers: Infinity War, as a synthetic humanoid named Vision. The new show finds Wanda and Vision living together in a world reminiscent of a quintessential American sitcom. A family complete with two children of their own, the pair inhabit different stylised sitcom eras as the superhuman series progresses. “I think that Wanda and Vision are really as a couple a fan favourite because their love story has been so very tragic but also really kind of warm and intimate,” notes Black Widow writer and WandaVision showrunner, Jac Schaeffer, 43. “And we’ve seen them in these really beautiful kind of stolen moments in the MCU. “We get to see them doing dishes and in the kitchen and being cute and just all the sort of homebody stuff that you would never get to see a superhero participate in.” inTerlinking sTorylines One of the most anticipated projects of 2021, WandaVision forms part of Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In a simplified sense, this means tying the sitcom series into MCU films such as Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness, alongside fan favourites including Captain Marvel. With both characters previously appearing in MCU films – Wanda in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Vision in Avengers: Age Of Ultron – Wanda and Vision’s storylines continue to unravel, albeit in a more domestic setting. “I thought, ‘Wow, this is – feels so wanda and vision’s story has been tragic, but also warm and intimate Elizabeth says she ‘accidentally threw some I Love Lucy’ into her performance different’,” notes Paul, 49, of the WandaVision concept. “how do I keep [Vision] the same? And then I realised he’s always been becoming something else, you know.” Combining the sitcom format with cleverly interjected commercials, featuring familiar MCU concepts, the WandaVision writers were able to subtly drop hints to wider storylines. “how are other truths of the show beginning to leak out? And commercials was an early idea for that,” notes WandaVision producer and president of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige, 47. “If this is the first Marvel, MCU thing you’re watching, it’s just a strange version of a ’50s or ’60s commercial that you’ll have to keep watching the series to understand. “If you have been watching all the movies, you might be able to start connecting what those things mean to the past.” Audiences can also expect to see the return of Monica Rambeau, played by Teyonah Parris, who reveals that her character is set to re-appear outside the confines of WandaVision after the series airs. “We met Monica in Captain Marvel as a little girl and basically in WandaVision we pick up with who she is now as a grown woman,” says Teyonah, 33. “We will get to see Monica join Carol Danvers, Captain Elizabeth and PaulI on the red carpet Marvel and Miss Marvel in Captain Marvel 2.” CharaCTer influenCes When it came to Wanda’s influences, elizabeth, 31, says that she “was like an amalgamation of Mary Tyler Moore and elizabeth Montgomery. “I think I accidentally threw in some I Love Lucy in the ‘70s just because there was so much physical comedy.” In a similar vein, given his character’s background, Paul opted for a wide-ranging, eclectic mix of character influences, when crafting Vision. “he’s Jarvis, he’s part Ultron, he’s part Tony Stark, and he’s omnipotent but he’s also this sort of naive ingenue,” asserts the actor. “I’ll just throw a little bit of Dick Van Dyke in there and a little bit of hugh Laurie... little smidges, you know.” “I think what Vision is, is just decent and honourable and exists for Wanda.” FOR FULL SEVEN-DAY LISTINGS SEE PAGES 32-45 The Changing eras of siTCom “I ThInK there is a lot more slapstick and physical comedy early on,” Paul says. “Luckily, by the time we get to the ’90s, they’ve all made me look so ridiculous that didn’t really have to work that hard for the laughs.” Superheroes Vision and Wanda Maximoff (Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen) live their lives through the changing decades and styles of sitcoms in this new venture into the Marvel Universe Featuring stylised highlights from the golden age of television, alongside nods to sitcoms from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, WandaVision embodies classic television through the ages. Given the vital role idiosyncrasies play when it comes to defining the decades within WandaVision, the characters’ physicality naturally became a key element within the series. “The way women move throughout the decades changes so much when it comes to what society wants from them,” notes elizabeth. “Jac did write in quite a few nods to how those were evolving through the decades. In the ‘60s she gets to wear some pants and that would adjust how someone moves through space. “Manners were a huge part of every decade and so we would get this book of manners for the time as well. “But we also have to remember that we’re not depicting an honest reality of the ’60s or the ’70s.” The disney+ ConneCTion DeSPITe WandaVision’s characters being firm favourites among fans, the idea of a sitcom-based domestic superhero series took some selling. “There were a lot of meetings before people actually sort of understood what we were trying to go for,” says Kevin. “But certainly with the Disney+ opportunities, it has allowed us to expand creatively what we do. “We have things that you will only be able to see initially in theatres. We have things that could end and are made for that, and this is very much made to be seen week after week on television, which is very different for us and was very fun, and it is as bold as it comes. “The unexpected has often served Marvel Studios well. And it has served us well in this case.”