Bristol Living Oct - Nov 2023

CONTENTS 

04 COMPETITIONS 

The competition page you don’t want to 

miss - with lots of goodies to win this edition 

05 EDUCATION 

Tips on choosing the right boarding school from 

the Boarding Schools Association 

10 AKTAR ISLAM 

We catch up with the Michelin Starred chef 

about his life and work 

14 BEAUTIFUL BAKING 

Gorgeous tasting and oh-so-beautiful recipes 

to embrace autumn 

18 TRICK OR TREAT 

Decorations and goodies for Halloween - 

for all tastes! 

22 HOME FOR CHRISTMAS 

Lots of interior inspiration and tips if you 

are preparing your home for festive guests 

EDITOR Katie Thomson 

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PUBLISHER Sally Thomson 

ASSISTANT EDITOR Kate Norris 

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER Ellie Keith 

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CONTRIBUTORS Rebecca Rose, Pete Lawrence 

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Address: Unit 21c, Paxcroft Farm, Hilperton BA14 6JB 

A NOTE FROM THE 

EDITOR 

I write this note on the day of intense discussion 

about the future of GCSEs. I’m sure we can all 

recollect what a tough time exam season was - and 

how dramatic we may have felt about the impact 

of those results on our lives - only to realise in the 

fullness of time, it’s not the sole thing that makes 

or breaks a life’s trajectory. 

Here in the office, we’ve been comparing all our 

own results stories, and whether they were ones 

of celebration or commiseration, we all agree that, 

with hindsight, we can look back at our school 

experience and observe how it has shaped us, but 

not that it defined us. 

It seems only right to reflect on school as we come 

into open day season - if you have children or 

grandchildren still on their educational journey, 

we have some advice to help choose the right 

school. 

On the foodie side of things this edition, we have 

an interview with Michelin chef Aktar Islam, plus 

some delicious recipes for the autumn. 

If you have visitors descending at Christmas, or 

you just want to make some improvements ahead 

of the festive season, you’ll enjoy our home pages 

this edition. 

Please don’t forget to check our website for our 

bumper crop of competitions. 

That’s all from me - I’m sorry to say that the next 

time you see us, we will be in Christmas mode. 

Fair warning! Ho ho ho! 

Katie 

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR 

OPEN DAYS... 

It is a myth that boarding schools shut down for July and 

August, but it is equally a truth that they become hives of 

activity at the beginning of a new autumn term. Schools 

will enthusiastically prepare to welcome prospective 

families to their first open days as they look to take the 

first steps towards establishing the life-long relationships 

that epitomise their role. 

A boarding school can offer a unique and enriching 

experience, fostering independence, academic 

excellence, and personal growth. Attending a boarding 

school open day is an essential step in the decisionmaking 

process, giving you the opportunity to immerse 

yourself in the school’s environment, understand its 

values, and evaluate whether it’s the right fit for your 

child’s individual needs. 

Before you step foot through the school gates, here are 

the three steps to success in choosing a boarding school: 

1. Speak to students 

Speak to students during your visit – they will give you an 

honest account of the boarding experience! Observe how 

they interact with you, are they confident and do they 

engage in conversation? Do they speak enthusiastically 

and positively about the school? Look out for staff and 

pupil interactions and not just between those who are on 

open day ‘duty’. Is there two-way respect between staff 

and students? How do students behave with and treat 

one-another? 

2. Size, facilities, and location 

Are you looking for a school which will offer a vast 

range of opportunities and experiences as part of a 

huge boarding community? Or will your child feel 

overwhelmed and lost in this environment? Does the 

location of the school suit your family circumstances? 

Notice how the boarding facilities are presented. 

Are they well looked after? Do they feel homely and 

welcoming? Draw your attention to the wall displays - 

do they demonstrate inclusivity and diversity or are they 

different versions of the same thing? 

How is safeguarding prioritised in boarding? What 

security measures does the school have in place to 

ensure student safety? What are the pupil and staff ratios 

in boarding houses and who is on site overnight? 

3. Student wellbeing 

Ask questions about the school’s commitment to care. 

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What is the procedure if a boarder feels unwell during 

the night? How does the school manage day-to-day 

medical provision? What is their policy with regards to 

parent communication? 

Learn and ask questions about the school’s approach to 

mental health and wellbeing. Are counselling services 

available to boarders and what measures are in place 

to prevent bullying or discrimination? Do students 

know who they can talk to if they have any concerns or 

worries? 

A boarding school is a hungry place! Are food options 

balanced, varied, and accommodating of dietary needs? 

The boarders themselves will be the first to tell you 

if they enjoy the food provided or whether they order 

pizza to their houses three times a week. 

The range and diversity of boarding schools is huge. 

Thankfully, so is the information available on the 

internet, so do narrow your search down by checking 

out websites and speaking to your current Head. 

Once you have your list of schools to visit, enjoy the 

experience – open days are normally great fun as well as 

being tremendously informative. 

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AKTAR 

ISLAM 

Unleashed 

Sally Thomson caught up with the Michelin 

starred chef to discuss inspiration, teamwork and 

hospitality after Covid... 

When I read your website the first 

thing that struck me was your 

strapline, ‘Opheem is just me, 

Unleashed’. Would you like to tell 

us more? 

Well, over the years I’ve always 

worked with other people. For 

example, in my last business, 

everyone had a say on how the food 

was presented. For example, you’d 

put a dish together and in its initial 

conceptual stage to where it ended 

up was far removed from what it 

was supposed to be. 

I understand the unleash bit on 

your website - now you’re being 

totally yourself? 

I am lucky to do what I enjoy. The 

only thing that I’m constrained by 

is the produce that I’ve got access 

to, whatever is coming out of the 

land, whatever is coming out of our 

seas. And the seasons. I’ve always 

worked with seasons and, it’s just 

natural for me to cook. 

What was it like when you 

received your Michelin star? 

Obviously, it’s an incredible 

experience to achieve such an 

award. It was lovely, incredible 

to achieve it a year after I set up 

Opheem especially after the years of 

constraints that I’ve experienced. 

I’m very proud of my team. I’m 

proud of everyone within the 

business. Because though I set 

the vision, the direction, we’re all 

in the boat together and we’re all 

rowing that boat together. When 

the waters are choppy we all have 

to experience that together. It’s the 

power of the team. 

Covid was a really difficult time 

for the hospitality industry - how 

did you navigate that time? 

We started Aktar at Home, but that 

became something much bigger 

than I expected. 

With Aktar at Home, it’s all about 

investing in the community and 

creating jobs - much of the time for 

people that lost their jobs as a result 

of the pandemic. There are teams 

who are in the portioning and the 

packing team and the processing 

team. They’re all people who are 

from the inner city of Birmingham, 

you know, aged 25 and below 

who traditionally struggled to find 

employment. So, we give them a 

chance and an opportunity to join 

the team and develop within the 

team. And obviously they’re paid well 

above national living wage to make 

sure it gives them a start in life. 

The other thing that we did last year, 

was give away 6,000 care packages 

for people who were struggling 

to feed their families. We just 

asked people in the communities 

to nominate people within their 

community that they know are 

struggling to feed themselves or 

feed their kids. Just to get in touch, 

let us know, and we just sent a box 

out to them. 

I wanted to ask you about the 

name of your restaurant. Where 

does that come from? 

“I’ve always worked 

with seasons and, 

it’s just natural for 

me to cook” 

It was inspired by a region that was 

known as Mandu, but it’s a Sultan of 

Mandu, a guy called Giyath Shahi. 

He was an epicure in the late 1300s. 

He enjoyed the nicer things in life 

and there’s a particular manuscript 

that he wrote or commissioned, 

which concentrated on recipes from 

the time and his life. And something 

that he enjoyed was opium! 

So, Opheem ia a play on the word 

opium, but it’s more based on 

the understanding, it’s a sensory 

indulgence and that’s what his life 

was built around. 

Sensory indulgence, I love that. Do 

you ever visit India so you can go 

to the places which inspired you? 

I used to spend a lot of time in 

India. I’d spend a month or so 

there every year. At least three 

weeks just travelling and eating 

and documenting recipes and 

understanding the culture. 

It’s really inspirational - then towards 

the end of your trip, you always miss 

a roast dinner! There’s nothing like 

a Yorkshire pudding. By the end of 

it all you want is to come home and 

have a lovely roast dinner. 

You can find out more about 

Opheem at opheem.com and Aktar 

at Home at aktarathome.co.uk 


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18th November - Festive Bread Course 


A very warm welcome to C lifton Wine School! 

We are a local wine school hosting events in Bristol at the Hotel du Vin. 

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BEAUTIFUL Baking 

We sample some delicious recipes from the new Two Magpies Bakery recipe book, written by the 

bakery’s founder, Rebecca Bishop. The book aims to teach how to make all your favourite breads, 

pastries and pizzas, as well as recipes for celebrations cakes, bakes, bars and savoury dishes 

BERRY FRIANDS 

Fruity little almond cakes with a 

dollop of jam in the centre – a great 

afternoon pick-me-up and a longstanding 

favourite. Choose seasonal 

fruit such as sharp summer berries, 

juicy plums or autumnal figs and 

blackberries. This recipe also works 

well with gluten-free flour. 

Make the friand mix a couple of 

hours ahead (or even the day 

before) to allow the ground almonds 

to absorb the liquid egg white and 

melted butter – the firm batter will 

rise more evenly. 

Makes: 10 

INGREDIENTS 

130g unsalted butter 

160g caster sugar 

80g ground almonds 

50g plain (or gluten-free) flour 

130g egg whites 

150g seasonal berries (or stone 

fruits, figs, rhubarb, chopped) 

100g Raspberry Vanilla Jam 

50g apricot jam, sieved 

50g pistachios, chopped 

Brown the butter by bringing it to 

the boil in a pan. Allow it to bubble 

fiercely for 5–8 minutes, scraping 

the bottom of the pan with a spatula 

regularly. When the butter starts to 

smell sweet and nutty and the boiling 

foam rises up in the pan, pour the 

hot liquid (including the brown flecks 

and scrapings from the bottom of the 

pan) into a heatproof bowl. Allow the 

butter to cool, stirring occasionally 

as it firms up. 

fan/gas 4. Grease your mini cake 

moulds or muffin tin. Place half the 

fruit at the bottom of the moulds, 

then pipe or scoop your friand mix 

to come a third of the way up the 

sides. Use a small spoon to place 

the jam into the middle of each cake 

before topping with a dollop of the 

remaining batter. Your moulds will be 

about two-thirds full. Decorate with 

more fruit on top. 

Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning the 

moulds or tin after 15 minutes. Use 

a skewer to check the cakes – it 

should come out clean. Cool for 5 

minutes before removing from the 

moulds/tin and cooling on a rack. 

Warm the sieved apricot jam and 

brush over the top of each cake, 

then sprinkle with the chopped 

pistachio nuts. 

CARDOMOM 

KNOTS 

Makes: 12 

INGREDIENTS 

Cardamom dough 

450g strong white bread flour 

80g icing sugar 

12g ground cardamom 

8g fine sea salt 

75g cold unsalted butter, cubed 

260g full-fat milk 

7g active dried yeast 

Cardamom butter 

100g soft unsalted butter 


10g ground cardamom 

10g lemon juice 

½ tsp fine sea salt 

Try and source black cardamom 

seeds for this, grinding them fresh for 

every bake. The intense, astringent 

Weigh the sugar, almonds and 

flour into a bowl and whisk until 

combined. Still using the whisk, 

gradually add the egg whites, then 

the cooled browned butter in three 

stages until absorbed and no longer 

oily-looking. Cover the mix and 

leave to rest for a couple of hours or 

in the fridge overnight. 

Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C 

Two Magpies Bakery is published by Headline Home and is 

available from all good bookshops and online 


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taste is utterly unique. Once tasted it will live in your 

memory and keep you returning, again and again. 

Weigh the flour, icing sugar, cardamom and salt into a 

large bowl and mix to combine. Rub the cubed butter into 

the flour mix until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Warm 

the milk 30°C, add the yeast and stir to dissolve. Add this 

liquid to the dry mix and bring the dough together using 

your scraper until all the dry matter is incorporated. 

Allow the dough to rest in the bowl, covered, for 20 

minutes, then turn out onto the counter and knead for 5 

minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Place the 

dough back in the bowl, cover and prove for 1 hour with 

stretch and folds after 20 and 40 minutes. Maintain the 

dough temperature at 26°C. 

sections from the bottom edge, leaving the top edge still 

attached so that each strip has three sections. Prepare 

your tin by greasing it well or lining with cases. 

Plait the sections and roll each plaited strip so that the 

ends are tucked underneath when placed into the muffin 

tin. Prove for 1–2 hours until puffy and increased in size. 

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Brush the 

buns with egg wash and sprinkle with nibbed sugar 

(optional), then bake for 12–15 minutes. Brush liberally with 

syrup as soon as they are out of the oven, then turn out of 

the tin after 10 minutes to prevent the buns sticking. 

While your dough is proving, make the cardamom butter 

by gently combining all the ingredients in a bowl. 

Roll the dough into a rectangle 60cm x 24cm, with 

the narrowest side next to your body. Spread with the 

cardamom butter and fold the bottom edge halfway to the 

centre of the dough, then fold the top edge of the dough 

to fully cover the first half of the dough (a single/letter fold). 

The dough will now measure 20cm x 24cm. 

Wrap the dough in cling film or baking parchment and 

chill in the freezer for 20 minutes. Remove and place the 

longest side of the dough parallel to your body. Gently roll 

the chilled dough to 30cm high, then trim the sides. Cut 

12 x 2cm wide strips of dough. Cut each strip into three 


BURNT 

CHEESECAKE 

with Spiced Mandarins 

Celebrate Bonfire Night with a perfect 

dessert, from Del Monte 

Vegetarian, gluten-free 

Serves 10-12 

Prep time: 30 minutes. Cook 

time: 1 hour, plus overnight 

chilling 

INGREDIENTS: 

680g full-fat cream cheese 


Good pinch of salt 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

25g cornflour 

4 medium eggs 

300ml double cream 

Ingredients for the 

mandarins: 

2 cans (298g) Del Monte® 

Mandarin Segments in Juice 

4 tbsp soft light brown sugar 

1 cinnamon stick 

1 star anise 

5-6 cardamom pods, slightly 

squashed 

METHOD: 

Make the cheesecake the day before 

you want to serve it. Preheat the 

oven to 200°C/gas 6 and find a 

20cm round springform tin. Take a 

large piece of baking parchment, 

more than big enough to line the 

tin, and scrunch it up in your hands 

– this makes the paper easier to 

manipulate. Unscrunch the paper and 

put it in the tin, using a smaller cake 

tin to help mould it to the sides. Don’t 

worry about the creases and wrinkles 

– these are all part of the look of the 

cheesecake! 

If you have a mixer, put the cream 

cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla and 

cornflour into it and beat them 

thoroughly together. Otherwise, do 

this in a large mixing bowl, beating 

until smooth. Add the eggs and start 

beating them into the cream cheese 

mixture, gradually pouring in the 

cream as you go. If you’re using a 

mixing bowl, beat in the eggs one at 

a time before beating in the cream. 

You want a nice, smooth mixture. 

Pour the mixture carefully into the 

lined tin and transfer to the oven. 

Bake for 50-60 minutes until the 

cheesecake is puffed up, very brown 

at the edges and a rich golden 

brown in the centre. It should have a 

slight wobble in the middle still. Take 

out of the oven and leave to cool 

completely in the tin – it will sink as 

it cools. Transfer to the fridge and 

refrigerate overnight. 

While the cheesecake is baking, make 

the spiced mandarins. Drain the juice 

from both cans into a saucepan. Add 

the brown sugar and whole spices and 

put over a medium heat. Stir until the 

sugar is dissolved, then let the juice 

come to a brisk simmer and cook for 

about 10 minutes until the liquid is 

reduced and syrupy. Take off the heat, 

add the mandarin segments and stir 

gently. Leave to cool then refrigerate. 

When you’re ready to serve, carefully 

remove the paper and transfer the 

cheesecake to a serving plate. Serve 

in slices, with a generous spoonful of 

the mandarins and their syrup. 


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OVERHAUL 

DINING SPACE - is your table large enough 

to host? Consider an extending table, which you can 

keep smaller throughout the year until you need to up 

the size. 

REPAINT - new paint or wallpaper is the fastest, 

and one of the cheapest, to completely transform the 

feel of a space. 

NEW SOFA - just be sure to choose one from a 

company who can deliver in time for Christmas! 

LIVING 

&DINING 

Broccoli Brown, 

Farrow & Ball 

Eyebright by 

Earthborn Paints 

Burano Dining Chair, bridgman.co.uk 

Navy Leaved Plant On Taupe A3 Graphic 

Print, Oak Frame, £45 cultfurniture.com 

QUICK FIXES 

REFRESH WITH NEW 

PRINTS - it’s amazing the life that new 

artwork can inject into a space - try to pick 

a piece which includes the colours of your 

larger furniture pieces, like your sofa. 

Istanbul Lamp, 

£179, hauslife. 

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NEW CUSHIONS - seasonally 

change your cushions, you can keep the 

same inners and just swap the covers to 

refresh the space. Add more cosy fabrics 

like velvet, wool and corduroy as we come 

into the cooler months. 

NEW RUG - rugs have big impact 

without having to get new flooring. 

Clear Waters, Tresco by Ted 

Dyer - options from £120 

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GUEST 

BEDROOM 

OVERHAUL 

REDECORATE - updating the room and 

adding elements of interest like panelling can be 

transformative. 

NEW BED - lots of us have guest rooms 

with beds that have been retired from service 

somewhere else in the house. Making sure the 

bed is comfortable and inviting, plus aesthetically 

pleasing gives an instant update - after all, it is the 

biggest thing in the room. 

SOFA BED - for many of us, our guest room 

is now our home office, so it might make more 

sense to have a sofa bed that can act as a break 

out space when you’re working and save space 

when not in use. 

Ca’ Pietra Proper Good Paint 

Pair of Ophelia Droplet Mirrors, £260, frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk 

QUICK FIXES 

NEW LIGHTING - some new table lamps can 

refresh the space, or you can get wall lights with plugs 

to save space on the bedside tables. 

NEW BEDDING - new bedding really refreshes 

a space. Think about providing enough pillows and lots 

of layers like blankets and quilts - it makes a space feel 

inviting. 

ADD ACCESSORIES - decorative elements 

breathe life into a space - too often, guest rooms look 

forgotten about. Pair it right back, get rid of the clutter 

and add things like a reed diffuser, cushions on the bed, 

a mirror and a vase of flowers or a house plant. 

The perfect sofa bed for smaller spaces - 

Swyft Model 08 Sofa Bed swyfthome.com 

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MAKE IT INVITING - adding things like fluffy 

towels, a nice cotton robe to wear or a basket with 

essentials like toothpaste, 

Demira Tassel Cushion, from £36, 

and Nia Tassel Throw, £65, both 

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QUICK FIXES 

REPAINT YOUR CABINETS - if your 

units are in good condition, this is a great way to 

save money and stop the upheaval that a kitchen 

transformation can bring. We advise you only get a 

professional to do this as you need the finish to be 

hard-wearing. Similarly, changing the worktops can 

have a transformative effect. 

LIGHTING- kitchen lighting must be both functional 

and aesthetically pleasing. How about changing a 

pendant light to a spotlight rail for more working light, or 

changing the pendants on your breakfast bar. Try adding 

a wireless lamp to brighten dark corners. 

RESTYLE - change up the accessories you have on 

the sides and have a big declutter 

ARTWORK - hanging some new prints, or propping 

some on open shelves can inject personality into a space 

and make it feel more inviting. 

KITCHEN 

OVERHAUL 

ADD NEW KITCHEN STOOLS - many of us 

buy a quick fix with a new kitchen but it’s good to revisit 

with fresh eyes. 

ADD SOME OPEN SHELVING - it’s a fresh 

way to add a bit more storage and you can display your 

favourite pieces 

Olive & Barr Kitchens 

Wireless Lamp, £150, oka.com 

It might be time to bite the bullet and opt for a 

new kitchen - many of us are living with poorlydesigned 

spaces which don’t stand up to 

familial needs. If you’re trying to get this ordered 

before Christmas, you need to be decisive 

about what you need. Consult an expert 

kitchen designer - they’ll have ideas to 

maximise functionality whilst creating 

something beautiful. 

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Sylvia Kitchen Stool, 

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT 

FROM A GOOD CARE HOME? 

Finding out what a good care 

home looks like can help you to 

make choices about your care. 

It can also help you understand 

what you should be able to expect 

from a service you already use. 

When we inspect care homes, there are 

five questions we ask. 

Is it safe? 

Is it effective? 

Is it caring? 

Is it responsive to people’s needs? 

Is it well-led? 

In a good care home, you can expect 

to be safe because… 

The home and any equipment are well 

maintained and managers look for ways to 

improve safety. You should feel confident 

that your belongings are safe and secure. 

There are always enough staff on duty with 

the skills needed to make sure you are safe. 

You are protected from being bullied, 

harassed, harmed or abused. Abuse 

includes neglect and financial abuse. 

Staff deal with incidents and accidents 

quickly and openly (and investigate them if 

necessary) and they learn from mistakes. 

You feel safe and protected by staff, 

but you also have as much freedom as 

possible to do the things you want to do – 

regardless of your disability or other needs. 

Staff give you your medicine safely and 

store it correctly. Where possible, the 

home involves you in reviewing your 

medicines and supports you to be as 

independent as possible. 

The home is kept clean and hygienic to 

prevent any risk of infection to you or 

other residents. 

You can expect a good care home to 

be effective because… 

You are regularly asked for your views 

about the quality and choice of the food 

and other aspects of the home, and your 

feedback is consistently good. 

Staff make sure you get the right food 

and drink you need, and that you have 

enough of it. 

Staff have the right knowledge, 

qualifications and skills to carry out their 

role so that you have a good quality of life. 

You are always asked to give your 

consent (permission) to your care, 

treatment and support in a way you can 

understand. Where appropriate, your 

family and friends are also involved in 

decisions about your care. 

Staff know about your health needs and 

personal preferences and give you as 

much choice and control as possible. 

Staff speak with health and social care 

professionals, such as GPs, and take the 

right action at the right time to keep you 

in good health. 

You are asked for your likes and needs 

when the home is adapted or decorated. 

Any changes to the home are made to 

help you to be as independent as possible. 

You can expect a good care home to be 

caring because… 

Staff know about your background, likes, 

hopes and needs. This includes any needs 

you have because of your age, disability, 

sex (gender), gender identity, race, religion 

or belief, or sexuality (whether you are 

lesbian, gay, bisexual or heterosexual). 

You are encouraged to express your views, 

no matter how complex your needs are. 

You have access to advocates (people 

who can speak on your behalf). 

Staff also know your wishes for your care 

at the end of your life, if this applies. 

Staff treat you with dignity and respect. 

They spend time with you, develop 

trusting relationships and are concerned 

for your wellbeing. 

You have enough privacy. 

Your family and friends can visit you. 

You can expect a good care home to be 

responsive to your needs because… 

Your care, treatment and support are set 

out in a written plan that describes what 

staff need to do to make sure that you 

receive personalised care. 

You, and your family and friends where 

appropriate, are actively involved in 

developing this plan. For example, you 

should be able to have a choice about 

who provides you with personal care, 

such as help with washing and dressing. 

As your needs and preferences change, 

your plan is changed, and all those who 

need to know, such as your care staff, are 

kept up to date. 

The plan includes information about 

the whole of your life, including your 

goals, your abilities and how you want to 

manage your health. You may also have a 

health action plan. 

Staff work hard to prevent you from 

feeling lonely. They do this by helping you 

to keep in contact with your family and 

friends. 

Staff also help you keep up your hobbies 

and get involved in the community if you 

want to. 

If you need to visit hospital, staff plan 

this well with you to make sure it goes as 

smoothly as possible. 

If you have any concerns and complaints, 

staff always take them seriously, 

investigate them thoroughly and respond 

to them in good time. 

You can expect a good care home to 

be well-led because… 

You know who the manager is, and 

anyone else in charge. 

Managers know what their responsibilities 

are and are always honest, including 

when things go wrong. 

Staff know what is expected of them and 

are happy in their work. 

Managers are available to support their 

staff. 

Staff have the confidence to report 

concerns about the care that colleagues, 

carers and other professionals give. 

When this happens they are supported 

and their concerns are thoroughly 

investigated. 


Life-enhancing care 

and support for 

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Bristolians. 

For over a decade, our professional, locally-based Care Assistants have enabled 

Bristolians to stay safe and happy at home, for as long as they so desire. With just 

3% of home care companies across the nation achieving an ‘Outstanding’ rating 

from the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide the gold standard of 

life-enhancing home care and live-in care. 

Home care 

Live-in care 

Post-hospital discharge reablement 

Dementia and Alzheimer's care 

Parkinson's care 

Short-term live-in care 

MND care 

Stroke care 

Physical and learning disabilities 

Palliative and end of life care 

From a one hour visit to live-in care, expect your care, your way. 

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BRISTOL CARE HOMES 

SUPPORTS CARE 

STAFF DEVELOPMENT 

IN COLLABORATION 

WITH UWE 

DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER AS A CARER TO 

BECOMING A NURSE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A 

CHALLENGE TO THOSE WHO NEED TO EARN 

A LIVING IN SUPPORTING THEMSELVES AND 

THEIR FAMILIES... 

Nurses require a degree in order to register for practice, 

however going to university to achieve this is not for 

everyone. Fortunately, a local social care provider has 

implemented a pathway which supports employed care staff 

to develop into nursing professionals whilst maintaining 

their employment and earn while they learn. 

Bristol Care Homes has 4 high quality care homes in north 

Bristol and South Gloucestershire. They pride themselves 

on the quality of care they provide, and the investment they 

put into the development of their staff team. 

Their latest investment has come in the form of a pathway 

to support care staff to attend the University of the West 

of England and qualify as a Nurse Associate. The Nursing 

and Midwifery Council describe the Nurse Associate role 

as “a member of the nursing team in England that helps 

bridge the gap between health and care assistants and 

registered nurses. Nursing associates work with people of 

all ages, in a variety of settings in health and social care. 

The role contributes to the core work of nursing, freeing up 

registered nurses to focus on more complex clinical care. 

It’s a stand-alone role that also provides a progression route 

into graduate level nursing.” 

Bristol Care Homes has 4 members of the team who have 

followed this pathway so far. Elena from Glebe House, 

Sarah from Quarry House and Shahira from Field House 

have all recently successfully earned their Nurse Associate 

foundation degrees from the prestigious UWE University. 

Jemma from Beech house is currently still on the course 

and due to qualify in the next few months. Elena, Sarah and 

Shahira have all decided to progress with further support 

from their employer onto a top up course with UWE 

which will see them achieve their full Nursing Degrees and 

become Registered Nurses and Jemma will do the same 

once she has completed her Nurse Associate studies. 

“Here at Bristol Care Homes, we care about our staff just as 

much as we care about our residents. This is the reason why, 

amongst many other benefits, we offer great career pathways 

to anyone who is looking to develop and grow professionally.”, 

says Richard Crocker, CEO of Bristol Care Homes. He 

continues “it is important for us that we can identify talent 

within our organisation and support them all to achieve 

their maximum potential. As part of this latest investment, 

we decided to fully support our Nurse Associates to attend 

university once a week for study, attend their required 

placements and achieve the required off the job hours within 

their overall contracted hours all whilst paying them their full 

salary. This support continues for them as they progress onto 

the Nursing degree. We are very proud of the achievements 

of this dedicated group, and we look forward to supporting 

many more of our team through the same route in the future.” 

Bristol Care Homes is committed to providing excellent 

lifetime care to residents and great career opportunities 

to staff. Two of its homes have CQC ‘Outstanding’ rating, 

whilst its resident fees remain extremely competitive and 

good value. The career development pathways ensures that 

people who join or work in the company strive to provide 

that excellent standard of care to residents while also 

growing professionally within the company. 

Other staff benefits expected when joining the Bristol Care 

Homes teams are: 

• Up to £250 welcome bonus 

• Up to £250 refer a friend bonus 

• Great rates of pay 

• 10% enhancement salary rate on hours worked on 

weekends 

• Time and a half at Bank Holidays 

• Profit share bonus scheme 

• Excellent induction programme 

• Excellent training and development opportunities 

• Valuable career development pathways 

• A wide range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts 

• Employee assistance programme 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Free meal when working +8 hours shifts. 

If you are keen to work for an employer who invests in staff 

support and development such as this please visit their 

website to see the latest opportunities. 

www.bristolcarehomes.co.uk 



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Join us for 

our next 

event 

Trymview Hall care home, 

Westbury-on-Trym 

Dementia friendly 

cinema club 

Every third Thursday, 2pm - 4pm 

Join us every third Thursday for a showcase 

of classic films and documentaries that 

will bring back memories and interests. 

Hot and cold refreshments will be offered 

from our café throughout the session with 

regular interval breaks. 

Trusted to care. 

To attend please call 

0117 453 6882 or email 

nicole.anderson@careuk.com

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WESTBURY-ON-TRYM WE’LL SUPPORT YOU TO 

CONTINUE LIVING YOUR LIFE THE WAY YOU 

CHOOSE WHILE DELIVERING AWARD-WINNING 

CARE IN A PLACE YOU CAN CALL HOME... 

Our highly trained teams are experts in providing high 

quality care from residential and dementia care, to short 

term care. 

A LIFESTYLE TAILORED TO YOU 

At our ‘Good’ CQC rated home our team is passionate 

about supporting you to enjoy a fulfilling life. We’ll learn 

all about your interests and preferences so we can create a 

fully personalised lifestyle plan that you’ll enjoy whether it’s 

gardening, cheese and wine socials or playing chess. 

EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF 

Trymview Hall offers luxurious facilities, including a coffee 

shop, hair salon, cinema and beautiful landscaped gardens. 

Our chef-led kitchen teams are passionate about providing 

high-quality food using fresh, local produce, and there’s always 

a choice of nutritious and delicious dishes at every meal. 

LET US CARE FOR YOU 

We recognise that taking the first step on the journey into 

care can be daunting and is a big change for all the family. 

That’s why we provide help and advice if you need 

emotional or practical support, to reassure you at every stage 

of your decision. We believe in supporting each resident and 

their family, especially if their needs or abilities change over 

time and we pride ourselves on the transparency of our care 

quality and fee information - ensuring you can trust us to 

care from that very first step. 

Trymview Hall is part of award-winning provider, 

Care UK – one of the UK’s most successful care home 

operators* with over 40 years’ experience of delivering 

high quality care to older people. 

To find out more please call 0117 911 9774 

Trymview Hall care home 

Southmead Road, Westbury on Trym, 

Bristol BS10 5DW 

careuk.com/trymview-hall 


Exceptional care, 

beautiful surroundings 

Providing care for nearly 40 years, Notaro Care Homes care 

when it matters most. Trust our family to take care of yours. 

To find out more, please call us on 01934 422822 

or visit our website: www.notarohomes.co.uk 

01934 422822 

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Let our family care for yours 

We are here to help 

Our team at Notaro Care Homes, have a wealth of 

experience and knowledge, so we understand 

what a critical time it is for the whole family 

when considering future care options. 

We are always here to talk to you, offer advice 

and support you through the process. 

We are a family run business and have been 

providing vital care and support to individuals 

across Somerset for nearly 40 years. 

Casa di Lusso 

Casa di Lusso Dementia Nursing Care Home, 

Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU 

Call 01278 557100 

Fax 01278 557099 

La Fontana 

La Fontana Dementia Nursing Care Home, 

Foldhill Lane, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6PQ 

Call 01935 829900 

Fax 01935 829955 

Cedar Lodge 

Cedar Lodge & The Limes Care Home, 

Hope Corner Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PB 

Call 01823 286158 

Fax 01823 327730 

Aspen Court 

Aspen Court Dementia Nursing Home, 

Hope Corner Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PB 

Call 01823 346000 

Fax 01823 346001 

Immacolata House 

Immacolata House Dementia Nursing Care Home, 

Portway, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0NQ 

Call 01458 254200 

Fax 01458 254201 

Call or visit our website 

to learn more: 

01934 422822 

notarohomes.co.uk 

enquiry@notarohomes.co.uk 

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