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Issue 80 (out now!)

• The immaculate renovation of a lofty Clifton town house
• More hot properties on the Bristol market
• Events in the arts and other arenas from Dylan Moran to Motorhead
• The ‘wow’ factor: fun learning at Explore
• Bristol Steiner School’s 35th anniversary; Only Connect; Billy Smart’s Circus; Art at the Square launch
• Greg Ingham chats to Tony Benn as he returns to his former constituency to hold one of his famous ‘public meetings’
• Handmade fairies and wheely bugs: an eclectic booty from the Gloucester Road
• Surround yourself with beautiful things at Sage inspired by Life
• Relaxing – and socialising – at Holland Houses’s Spa Nature!
• Win a YSL hamper worth £500
• What makes Primrose Café such a Clifton institution?
• Turkey – or Turkish? Find out what five Bristol restaurants are offering this festive season
• The perfect Sunday roast, courtesy of Glass Boat
• Win a holiday in Cyprus!
• Deri Robins experiences the real Italian
• Chocolat heaven and a young fan’s look at the Cinema de Lux
• The latest stories from the Bristol business community
• Who ate all the pies? Co-founder of Pieminster, Jon Simon

Issue 79

• Make you mark on fashion, not on the planet
• A contemporary harbour side penthouse
• From a modern apartment in Leigh Woods to a family house in Sneyd Park
• Nights at the Circus: Dita Von Teese at the launch of Harvey Nichols,  Yasmin Le Bon and Sophie Ellis Bextor at House of Fraser; also Soul Kitchen’s Tiny Opening Party, the launch of JP Diamonds; and Saffery Champness celebrate 10 years in Bristol
• The BBC’s NHU has swapped Whiteladies Road for the grasslands of Kenya: Vicky Green catches them before they go
• The joys of paint-your-own-pottery cafes
• Keeping up with fashion while the economy’s down
• Turn up the volume: think big this autumn
• Fashion accessories in an inky palette
• Win a £250 voucher for JP Diamonds
• Let loose in girlie emporium Elsie Riley
• To the max: a new look from city centre salon Maximum FX
• Tapas and cocktails in Attix
• Game on: Debbie Leatt’s hotpot
• Laura Rowe meets Raymond Blanc in his new brasserie at Cabot Circus
• Joe Woodward test drives the Mazada RX-8
• Kate Authers sets sail for Italy aboard the Hebridean Spirit
• Add a splash of autumn colour with some dahlias, suggests Julia Brigdale
• Have your say about Clifton Life and win two return flights to Newquay
• The latest from Clifton’s business community
• Harvey Nichols store manager Sue Stone

 Issue 78

• Home, sweet home: feel the warmth of a 1930s house in Stoke Bishop
• Browse our pick of the most desirable homes and lets in the Bristol area
• What not to miss in Bristol over the coming weeks
• Bristol’s bright young things come out to play at Westonbirt’s Jazz Age party
• Vicky Green climbs aboard Concorde at Filton and fins the world’s most famous aircraft is still close to everyone’s hearts
• Three local artists with a very strong connection to Clifton Life
• Gill Richardson gives us the low down on autumn trends; improve, don’t move, says Nicola Cunnigham; and our directory of local interiors retailers
• It’s all about the bedroom: And So To Bed
• We find out what Clevedon’s Hill Road has to offer
• Don’t be shy: his’n’hers pampering at the spa at Cadbury House
• A local institution has Alice Curwen dreaming of sunnier climes
• The first of our cut-out-and-keep recipes: sesame-fried beef, prawn-fried rice, steamed bok choi and chilli ginger dressing
• Complete our survey and win a flight to Manchester
• It’s barely autumn, but Julia Brigdale’s thoughts are turning to spring…
• Papa? Nicole? Joe Woodward looks beyond the French stereotype
• Win a luxury weekend in the heart of Dartmoor
• Sail fast, live slow: water sports in Turkey with Nicola Cunningham
• The latest news from the imminently opening development (Cabot Circus) plus an exclusive competition to win a morning cooking with Raymond Blanc
• Keep up to date with issues affecting the Clifton business community
• Former Bristol Rovers footballer Lee Archer

Issue 77

 

- Win a limited edition print worth nearly £500,

- Debbie Leatt's recipe for seafood paella,

- A taste of the Far East at Zen,

- Prepare your garden for a holiday, 

- Joe Woodward test drives Mercedes CLC,

- Win tickets to the Organic Food Festival, 

 

 

 

Issue 76

• The middle of a row of three, contemporary pastel-fronted town houses in Clifton Wood, with views across the whole of Bristol
• From a grandiose Edwardian gentelman’s residence in Stoke Bishop to the ultimate young professionals’ house in Clifton, complete with bar
• A trip down memory lane with House of Fraser – and a glimpse of the future
• Win a luxury bed linen set worth over £500
• From pastels to Pop Art: buying art in Bristol
• Joe Woodward takes a beating at Clifton College
• Tinned cactus and Frida Kahlo dolls: a look around Otomi, purveyor of all things Mexican
• Hip to be Square: fine and casual dining in one of Clifton’s best beergardens
• The joys of eating alfresco
• Win a weekend in a swanky Brighton hotel
• Working with flower shapes
• The latest from Cabot Circus
• Stories from Clifton’s business community
• The Balloon Fiesta’s Event Director, Susan Tanner 

Issue 75

• Win a winter wedding package worth £6,000

• We review new Clifton salon Me:Me

• Dining at Cadbury House

• Ken Stradling’s Clifton Life

• Win a Bose iPod SoundDock

• A summer recipe from the Bridge Café’s head chef

 

 

Issue 74

• A new addition to Bristol’s festival calendar

• Win tickets to see Jools at Westonbirt

• Win an Audi A4 and a stay at one of Cardiff’s top hotels

• A manicure for all ills

• Pukka guru Sebastian Pole   

 

 

Issue 73

• Crimewave at the Marriott

• Win an alfresco evening with Lesley Garrett

• Broadcaster, producer, director and novelist Jenni Mills’s Clifton life

• Win an annual family pass to PlaySpace worth £300

• Gifts for animal lovers

 

   

 

 Issue 72

• Crimewave at the Marriott

• Win an alfresco evening with Lesley Garrett

• Broadcaster, producer, director and novelist Jenni Mills’s Clifton life

• Win an annual family pass to PlaySpace worth £300

• Gifts for animal lovers

• A look inside one of Clifton’s most eye-catching houses

• Win a diamond ring worth £2,150

• Joe Woodward experiences life on the edge in Kentucky

• Comedy legends visit Bristol

Issue 71

• Spas: the best in the west

• WIN a weekend at one of Britain’s hippest hotels

• A review of the recently revamped Hophouse

• Our most glamorous Society pages yet

 

 

 

Issue 70

• WIN five pairs of flights to Italy’s second city, Milan

• City girl Clare Wilson, founder of Gingersnaps model agency, explains why she’s moving back to Bristol

• Julia Brigdale suggests some innovative ways of creating privacy in the garden

• Joe Woodward test drives the Mini Clubman on the streets of Clifton

• Deri Robins is swept away by the magic of Andalucia

• Keep up to date with what’s going on in Bristol with our listings and news pages

Issue 69

• Win a stay at Mercure Holland Spa Hotel

• Win £500 of Royal Doulton

• The hottest property on the market including our fab Harley Place cover property
 

• The latest on the Bristol business scene

 

 

 

 Issue 68

There’s a fab competition to win membership for two at chic new bar and lounge, Java,

A comprehensive look at the business community’s new.

In Clifton Lives, top IFA Roddy Kohn invites a mother of a guest – the Duke of Wellington – to his ultimate dinner party.

We profile a family home in Stoke Bishop

Pictures from the Asia in Wok launch party

Sneak preview of the new Seeley’s Hotel development

 

Issue 67

We’ve got the usual mix of what’s going on around Bristol in our what’s on pages and business news as well as Bristol’s great and good snapped for our society pages.

The Bristol Hippodrome is opening the new year with a real crowd pleaser – especially if you’re under ten. Lazy Town has come to our town, and we introduce you to the completely new British cast as they prepare to pull on their Rotten Robbie skin tight trousers and Sporticus goggles.

 

Issue 66

All the glittering stars come out for the Mamma Mia! Première, we go out and about as Ross Densley tries his hand at golf, a good walk spoiled – at the Bristol Golf Club.

Our comprehensive guide to the Bristol arts scene, luxury getaways Gabi Woolgar reveals her top local bolt holes to recharge your batteries. Our editor’s choice is Detox and recover your beauty with our round-up of face-saving products.

The glories of nature are revealed in a new exhibition of wildlife photographs. Our restaurant taster Gabi Woolgar visits the Hotel du Vin. Health and beauty Nicola Cunningham has suggestions on how to start the new year with a new beauty regime

If you wish to escape from the cold you can discover the beauty of Barbados with Nicola Cunningham. If you need to get yourself back in shape, we are offering one reader free membership at Pure and 10 sessions with a personal trainer.

A round-up of all the news from the business community. Clifton Lives gives you Adam Hart-Davis, he reveals who he’d like to be from the pages of history.

 

Issue 65

Joe Woodward visits an elegant late Victorian semi-detached villa right on the edge of Durdham Downs.

Spend some time with our selection of top notch properties, from a wonderful apartment with amazing views, spacious family homes, to a county house with beams to die for
 
Will you spot a certain high flying red coated gent in the skies this year?  We discover the delights of Westonbirt as the arboretum lights up for Christmas

Those blue jeaned rockers, Status Quo, tell Vicky Green why they still haven’t lost their love of performing and TV personality Timmy Mallett gives the low down on why he loves Bristol

Gabi Woolgar suggests stress-free ways to fill your loved one’s stocking this Christmas. We also put on the old razzle dazzle with our pick of the most sparkly make-up in Bristol and the hottest party frocks this season. Victoria Crumpton smiles like an A-lister after a serious make-over and has a shot at Botox too.

Talking food; If you are looking for a venue for your office Christmas lunch then Victoria Crumpton eats magnificently at Wong’s. We also prepare for the New Year with a look at how eating the right breakfast could make all the difference.

We have two great competitions for you this issue, with a chance to win a complete hair and make-up makeover at Central Studio and 25 Clynol Christmas gift sets up for grabs, courtesy of Bonomini salon.

 

Issue 64

In this issue of Clifton Life we feature Springfield House, it is situated on the border of Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze. This stunning, historical family home offers spacious accommodation and beautiful gardens in a very sought-after location.

We also show you the old-world charm, prestigious apartments and contemporary wow-factor residences that are currently on sale in and around Clifton.

With Christmas soon upon us we deck your halls with Christmas decorations in our editor's choice pages.

The first part of our guide to festive shopping will get you in the mood, this month it's the Christmas Steps.

We take a look at all that glitters and discover some stunning contemporary and traditional jewellery and we show you how to look cool in the latest winter woollies.

Our restaurant taster this issue shows you the delights of the Pump House, try it for yourself and see if you agree with us. 

This and so much more, so what are you waiting for...

Issue 63

Bridge House in the heart of Clifton Village has just two apartments left to rent. Don't miss out on your chance to move in to one of the most stunning opulent residences in the area.

Take your time persuing the old-world charm, prestigious apartments and contemporary modern wow! factor residences that are on sale in and around Clifton, in this month's property pages.

Ross Densley heads out on to the streets of Bristol in his quest for the prefect place for a perfect pint.

Victoria goes on the prowl and gets the low down on Bristol's matchmaking services - love is in the air!

We give you some glitz and glamour in to your decor in our Interiors pages and Health and Beauty gives you hot stone therapy and hot, new hair styles!

Artmusic has a plethora of visual and aural delights awaiting us, now and in the coming months.

Issue 62

Discover the dizzy heights of a penthouse apartment with a stunning roof terrace in central Bristol. The piece de resistance of these give luxury apartments is without doubt the stunning penthouse that boasts a magnificent roof terrace and breathtaking views. Prices start at £649,950.
Marketed by Hydes.

Take your pick from this month's selection of properties, which include; a contemporary Clifton penthouse apartment, a stunning five-bedroom Victorian townhouse a minute walk from Clifton Village, a detached country residence which includes a fabulous barn conversion, in Compton Greenfield, and a gorgeous, four-bedroom detached family house in the popular location of Abbots Leigh.

We have been out and about this issue with trips to the Clifton Lido to view the progress. We also look at how to entertain the kids in half term, a must read!

Take a good look at the subject of your own mortality with this deathly exhibition in The Old Pro Cathedral.

Discover how you can make a difference to the world by reducing your carbon footprint.

WIN...
A perfect house party, courtesy of Pink Home Spa Days!
Competition closes on November 30th. See magazine for more details.

Issue 61

Property Showcase this issue if a South Gloucestershire house dripping in history and it captivates Joe Woodward.
Stephen Morris is inspired by the cathedral city of Wells.

With the darker evenings drawing in our Editor's Choice features a selection of lamps.

Health and Beauty looks at the natural approach to healthcare this month.

We find out what the MD of Hype Party Planning does with his spare time in Bristol.

Issue 60

Our Property Showcase this issue is a Regency-style Victorian home, which makes the ideal family choice.

In our Property Choice we have practically every era covered in this issue. Roaring ‘20s style in Sneyd Park, a new-build in Long Ashton, A converted chapel in Lower Failand, Victoriana in All Saints Road or back to the 60's in Congresbury.

Our Social diary was packed this month, Curry and cricket, happy birthday Bristol Ferry Boats, and watch out for a major fashion show...

Rachel Milne took a look at the state of the art in Bristol. Stephen Morris has been admiring Bristol's graffiti - but is it art?

Joe Woodward samples a King Street favourite in our restaurant review.

Issue 59

Joe Woodward visits a modern classic perched on The Ridgeway overlooking leafy Westbury On Trym.

We also take a look at a Victorian town house with a contemporary twist to a secluded corner of Stoke Bishop via a glorious villa just off Whiteladies Road, there is something for everyone in this issue.

Clifton Life has some friends for drinks at Square.

We bring you the finest in foodie goodness from Bristol's best organic suppliers.

Deri visits Marshfield Farm where Will Hawking and family produce their fabulous organic ice cream.

With the winter drawing near Nicola Cunningham riders for the hills in Cyprus.

Issue 58

This month's featured property is Bell Cottage - a Clifton Village home with award winning gardens and an intriguing history. Built on the site of an old ice house, belonging to one of Clifton's foremost confectioners, the house has changed hands many times over the years, each owner making their own additions and improvements. The once pokey cottage is now a spacious, four bedroom home perfect for those who like to live outside as well as in. The property is on the market with Chappells Matthews.

Also this issue we look at a period family home which was originally part of the Ashton Court Estate, a terraced house, right on the waterfront, and Nugent Hill, a Victorian home with a modern twist.
Writer and photographer Stephen Morris waited patiently for the clouds to roll by before setting off for Blaise Castle. Now that schools out, we can't think of a better place to spend a long and leisurely day with the family.

We've kept the kids in mind for this month's fashion round-up too, while it's the family pets who get a look in in our Editor's Choice.

A longtime fixture on Bath's Lower Bristol Road, Charles Ware's Morris Minor Centre relocated to Brislington earlier this year. It seemed as good an excuse as any to catch up with one of the West Country's most colourful characters - Mark Sparrow chronicles the fall and rise of the man the Sun once dubbed "Champagne Charlie".

The migration worked the other way round at the end of June, when top Bristol chefs joined a starry line-up at the Taste of Bath food fest. If you didn't visit, we urge you to do so next year - hopefully our pictorial souvenir will inspire you to do so.

Closer to home, the Bristol Old Vic epitomises everything that makes this city great. The beautiful building now needs our help if it's to survive, so if you have ever marvelled at the atmospheric 18th century auditorium, you might be interested to read our feature on the institution's plight, and perhaps log on to www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk to see how you can get involved.

Issue 58 of Clifton Life is out now, so make time to pick it up for all this and more.

Clifton Life Kids Guide

Summer time and the living is easy...

With the help of our very first Kids Guide that is!

In our guide, designed especially with parents and children in mind, we've got tips for family fun at Bristol Zoo, Blaise Castle and Avon Valley Railway. There's child friendly restaurants, kid's fashion, summer holiday clubs and more. All free with this issue of Clifton Life.

Issue 57

Property Showcase this issue features Richmond Terrace in the heart of Clifton - a house with a history. Over the years, it's swung, pendulum-like from the sublime to the ridiculous, from family home to dance studio, antique shop to electrical store, until finally coming full circle and becoming, once again, a fine and elegant Clifton town house. Joe Woodward takes a look inside, you can too in this issue of Clifton Life. The property is on the market with Hydes.

Other properties this month include a beautifully restored 19th Century villa, a detached, modern, family home and a spacious Victorian house.

We visit Slimbridge, where we discover how to fool a flamingo. Our calendar feature offers plenty of inspiration for days out if you're not of an avian bent.

Editor's Choice this month offers the best kids buys for summer. There's also plenty of shopping inspiration in the Kids Guide.

Here at Clifton Life, we know that pampering isn't just for women. Catherine takes her boyfriend along for a taster session at Pamperbanana.

Also in this issue: summer frocks for every occasion, Deri eats out at Jack's Barsserie, tips for a striking garden, focus on Slovenia's Julian Alps and win beautiful teak garden furniture.

Issue 55

Cook's Folly is a Victorian manor house in two acres of grounds. Take a look around the beautiful home in our Property Showcase.

Stephen Morris meets the folk who still work down at the waterfront in our Out and About feature.

The Donmar pays a visit to the Old Vic with a claustrophobic two-hander. Read more in The Arts.

We are wishing for summer but we take a look at spring trends in our fashion pages.

Spruce up your garden for spring - it's easy, really!

Our restaurant review takes us to Sands restaurant just off Queen's Road, Clifton. Take a trip there yourselves and see if you agree with our editor, Deri.