84 P. Whats On Bristol Magazine March 2011

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March 2011 .co.uk
Events
Fashion
Weddings
Golfing
Mother’s Day
Motoring
Nightlife
Food and Drink
Health and Beauty
Home Improvements
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Welcome to the
March 2011 issue
Its official folks, spring is but a hop, skip and a
jump away so welcome to a positively bulging
March issue of ‘What’s On’ where we salute the
new season with more features and attractions
than ever before, bidding darkness adieu as we
warmly welcome back the sunshine. As the saying
goes, ‘March comes in like a lion’ and never more
so this month as the city has slipped off the shack-
les imposed by Winter with a real buzz hovering in
the air and much to look forward to.
Golf is often seen as a sport for those with too
much money and time on their hands but as
What’s On discovered, this is far from the case as
there are more and more youngsters turning to a
game once perceived as somewhat elitist and for
the idle rich. In our specially commissioned Golfing
feature we look at various clubs across the city,
what they offer and where they see their future.
We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised and hope
that more of you will be tempted to get involved in a Contents
sport that has much to commend for itself.
With the recent controversial TV series, ‘My Big
Fat Gypsy Wedding’ a major talking point in homes
across the land, we were thrilled to have the op-
portunity to interview two young newlywed’s and
find out what life is really like for them and dispel Diary of the Month 4
some of the unpleasant myths that often accom-
pany their rich culture. If this isn’t enough, we have New Build / Developments 5
features on Weddings, Mother’s Day and much
Chinese Whispers 6
more besides and with some sizzling competitions
and all the usual news and views we think you’ll be Eton Bar 7
impressed.
Remember, if you’re in any doubt this March about Map 8-9
what to do then Bristol’s premier entertainment
Events 10-17
guide has got it licked, so if you want to know
what’s on, when it’s on, why it’s on and where it’s Golfing 18-27
on forget the rest and go for the best by picking up
your free copy of What’s On Bristol – entertainment Attractions 28-33
just got better.
Mother’s Day 34-43
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Out and About 44-45
Sales: nikki Cook, Becky Baxter
Production: Mark Harris, Stephen ellice Weddings 46-59
Journalists: Jacquie Vowles, Zog Ziegler
Promotion Team: Chloe, georga, Charlotte Fashion 60-61
Whatsonbristol Restaurants 62-67
62 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1HJ
Telephone: 0117 963 2263 Letters to the Editor 68
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and advertisers and do not represent the views of the Whatson
Group Ltd. Whatson Group Ltd accept no liability for any misprints Home Improvements 76-77
or mistakes and no responsibility can be taken for the contents of
these pages. Motoring 78-83
Whatsonbristol • March 2011 3
Woman South West comes along dressed as a princess
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There’s just so much to do – did
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It’s being held over the weekend of you might be lucky enough to get a Zone, the alternative therapy clinic
9th and 10th april at Bristol’s brand cut and finish from the team at where you can have treatments
new uWe exhibition and Hobbs, one of Bristol’s premier hair and readings – we even have our
Conference Centre in Frenchay. salons. once you have your new very own residential medium .....
This unique show has a Sex look you can sit back and watch the there’s so much to see and do
and The City theme – and with fashion show featuring the couture you’d better have a look at the
over 100 stands it’s the perfect and new ready to wear collection of website to find out more!
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pring is nature’s way of stunt which saw them arrested snippets. it’s what we’ve been
saying “Let’s party!” And by the local constabulary until waiting for and now its official
who am i to argue with they could each raise bail as Bristol finally has its very
such a fine sentiment? Hold that money of £1,000. Valiant effort own Jamie Oliver restaurant.
thought my friends as the gents for a truly wonderful With the one in Bath always full
magnificent month of March cause – well done each and to capacity, i do of course
promises great things to all who every-one! predict great things for Brizzle
have a desire for gossip and Another recent highlight i and did i mention that the food
intrigue. Although the icy grip of had to mention was the launch is out of this world? Well don’t
winter is behind us, there was no of Valentino Kitchen’s elegant take my word for it…
sign of hibernation in the city as i new kitchen range at their Just time to tell you about an
will shortly reveal and if that showroom in West Harptree. event on Friday June 3rd where
wasn’t enough for all you who The gorgeous Sam (the most if rumour is true (and i can of
thirst for tittle-tattle, just wait till stylish creature i think i possibly course categorically confirm
you find out what’s yet to come. know) had organized the that it is) that some of the
What do you get if you take evening with great panache greatest ever Manchester
three of the biggest and did i mention that celebrity United legends are coming to
CHineSe WHiSPeRS
businessmen in the south-west chef Dean Edwards was on Bristol in aid of children’s
and throw them in the hand to cook for the assembled charity ‘Kicking out for Kids’.
slammer? For all those who guests? it was absolute Tickets will be on sale shortly,
piped up “three wise monkeys” heaven, but don’t take my word so keep watching, keep reading
remove yourself from class for it, make an appointment and and remember people; you only
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naughty step with you! if i tell surprised if you don’t come circus shortly back in town and
you that Mark Hands (gM of away empty handed! Funderworld just a few weeks
Doubletree by roundtree A little shout out must surely away, it’s time to raise the roof
Cadbury House hotel), a go to Bristol Audi on their and celebrate the arrival of
certain Mr Butcher of Cadbury beautifully appointed state of Spring and the beginning of a
garden Centre and a Mr the art showroom at Cribbs very dynamic and exciting time.
Alistair Mead of puxton park all Causeway – don’t hang about Want to hear more? i
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Weston Hospice, you can new franchises so don’t fret
perhaps breathe a sigh of relief children as there’s more than
– unless of course you believe enough automobile to go round
it’s the best place for them? for everyone! Until next time
The Whisperer would like to now then, i fear i’ve shared The Chinese
doff his cap to all three who too much so time to sum up Whisperer
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Sun 27 March
This 5-Mile Challenge
takes place at the
Ashton Court Estate
which is less than 2 miles from the centre of
Arts & stunning, thought-provoking
images that provide an
their fields, speed networking
opportunities and over 100 Bristol. Participants can walk, run or jog the
Exhibitions insight into the beauty, exhibitors the South and circular route which stays inside the estate
grounds throughout. There is varying terrain
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Arnolfini presents the first Queen’s Road, Clifton, Bristol,
tAkEovEr -
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Until Tues 5 April
incorporates a mixture of lost & found activities exclusively for
After its success in 2008,
sculpture, installation, painting, Tues 29 March - Sun 3 April under 5s. From spotting
the RWA Open Photography
textiles, performances, sound An exhibition to remember twinkly stars in our Little Stars Planetarium
returns this spring, with
and films. babies who are no longer with show to going on an imaginative adventure in
over 400 photographs on
us on earth but are engraved storytelling. It’s also a great opportunity to meet
At-Bristol display by amateurs and
on our hearts forever. In aid other parents and carers in the fun and friendly
Anchor Road, Harbourside, professionals alike. The
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neonatal death charity), the is Super Senses! Looking, listening, smelling,
Tel: 0845 345 1235 wide-ranging, from the
exhibition is being run by a tasting, touching! Explore the way our bodies
All ABout us group of artists who have lost
controversial and provocative
experience the world around us!
lAunCh wEEkEnd to the traditional and serene.
babies for various reasons At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside
Fri 11 - Sun 13 March
Join us for the launch of our
and want to create a safe
place for people to remember
music Bristol, BS1 5DB. Tel: 0845 345 1235.
new £1.5 million exhibition ‘All them. dino-nitE!
About Us’. The All About Us Weds 23 March
experience will feature over st GeorGe
Meet dinosaur and
50 new hands-on exhibits, lABour CluB
fossil experts from
including real body parts, 326a Church Road,
the Bristol Dinosaur
allowing you to find out how St George, Bristol, BS15 1BS
Project, University of Bristol. There will
amazing our human bodies are! Tel: 07985793073
Fri 4 March be opportunities to learn more about our
stEvE Brown dArts
Darwin Deez dinosaur exhibits, see how a dinosaur is built
EXhiBition from scratch and get hands on with fossils
Sun 6 March Anson Rooms, Bristol
and the Bristol dinosaur. Bristol Museum &
Not to be missed. Once only Art Gallery, Queens Road, Bristol BS8 1RL
Steve Brown darts exhibition. Anson rooMs & Ar2
(Bristol university su) Tel: 0117 922 3571.
£3.00 Entry for a great fun
Until Sunday 5 June night. Come and join us. Queens Road, Clifton fAirtrAdE fortnight
Bristol BS8 1LN Until Sun 13 March
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of the Year west of enGlAnd
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dArwin dEEz Companies involved buy
Frenchay Campus, Fri 4 March direct from producers in poor
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Art GAllery Bristol, BS16 1QY extravaganzas of unbridled for their products - enough to cover production,
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Fri 18 March Sat 5 March
Mon 21 March
Help for Heroes Charity Metal Fest The Fairwear Fashion
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history. Using a kaleidoscope Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3RW Frogmore Street
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of unlikely instruments, hElP for hEroEs Bristol BS1 5NA
Soil Association and the University of the West of
their unique approach to ChAritY mEtAl fEst Box Office: 0844 477 2000
England (UWE).
storytelling involves to the Fri 18 March PEtEr frAmPton Central Bristol
complex relationship between Featuring Hostile Theory Sun 6 March
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the past. + Desolated + Brace For A such hits as “Show Me the EXPEriEnCE
the Bierkeller Fall + Merciless Precision + Way”, “Baby, I Love Your
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A special day for
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children (aged 7-12
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years) to experience
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the joy of caring for a pony on either Saturday
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Lovecraft, horror films and Mon 21 March Bristol fAshion
Wed 30 March
cannabis.
The gritty English trio Band Baaba Maal’s status across wEEk
the CoronAtion tAP West Africa is somewhere 23rd - 27th March
of Skulls craft bluesy and
8 Sion Place, Clifton between Dylan and Marley; Bristol Fashion Week, the
ballsy slabs of atmospheric
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indie rock that echo the work
Tel: 0117 973 9617 star and social conscience. beauty event, returns to The
of contemporaries like the
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PEtE JosEf Kills, Duke Spirit, and the theklA
for four days from Thursday,
Sun 13 March Black Keys. The Grove, East Mud Dock,
March 25. Top TV stylist Mark Heyes and
Original new soul music with Bristol BS1 4RB
the louisiAnA celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton will host the
jazz and world flavours from Box Office: 08713 100 000
Wapping Road, Bathurst hour-long fashion shows which preview all the
multi-instrumentalist/singer, thE ovErtonEs
Terrace, Bristol BS1 6UA key trends for spring and summer.
Pete Josef, featuring Justin Thurs 24 March
Box Office: 0117 966 3615 The Mall at Cribbs Causeway,
Fellows on drums; Roshan The group’s sound can be
‘Tosh’ Wijetunge on bass;
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Rory Francis on percussion harmony groups of the 30’s
King Charles is the
and samples, plus special and 40’s, through the stars thE wEdding & finE
quintessential Englishman.
guests. of the doo-wop explosion of
Blending quaintness with the EvEnts show
Colston hAll psychedelia. King Charles’ the late 50’s and 60’s, right Sat 26 - Sun 27 March
Colston Street tracks switch from folksy to through to classic modern day This 2 day show is essential
Bristol BS1 5AQ electronica while incorporating pop music. visiting for 100’s of exciting
rumEr
Mon 21 March
everything in between.
theatre ideas. Unquestionably
the premier event for the
Reminiscent of that other Colston hAll region. Hear, learn and
great female vocalist Karen Colston Street speak to specialist suppliers that simplify your
Carpenter, Rumer is a Bristol BS1 5AR organising; try on that special dress, sample
fantastically unique artist for Box office: 0117 922 3686 speciality foods and drinks and discover those
our time. Shying away from Anton And Erin: personal touches that make your event special
self-conscious trend, she ‘Puttin’ on thE ritz’ and memorable.
carves a path all her own with Sun 6 March Weds 2 March Royal Bath & West Showground.
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inherent in her music. O2 Academy, Bristol couple from the BBC’s Strictly Tel: 01934 751120.
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The Dragons Gallery (Crystals & Fossils) Andrew Burns Colwill (Artist)
Klassy Kats (Fashion) The Art Co-op (Artists)
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Party In A Box (Party Supplies) Me Myself & I (Holistic Health)
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Yummy & Spice (Jamaican Food) Mark Egerton (Photography)
Fishman With A Difference (Fresh Fish) Country Studio (Picture Framing)
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The Deli (Meat & Dairy)
MJM Collectables (Memorabilia)
Poppy Patchwork (Fabric & Haberdashery) Art Head Space (Artists)
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World Book Weekend 5 - 6 March
Lambing Weekend 12 - 13 March
Come and meet Clover the Cow and Dairy Weekend 19 - 20 March
Conservation and Falconry Weekend 26 - 27 March
For full events listings: www.puxton.co.uk
• Falconry Centre
• Pets Village
• Farm Shop
Puxton Park
• Restaurant Wick
Cowslip Lane, Hewish,
• Crazy Golf
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Theatre Continued… Bristol old viC who can accomplish the
Come Dancing will be joined 35 King Street, greater act of seduction. Events
by superb guest dancers and Bristol BS1 4ED Tensions build as the two lAmBing
a live orchestra conducted by Box Office: 0117 987 7877 cynical aristocrats plot and
wEEkEnd
Richard Balcombe. musClE scheme with selfishness and
12th & 13th March
Bristol Tues 8 - Sat 12 March cruelty to seduce others for
Join in at the bottle
hiPPodroMe A Hull Truck production their own gratification and
feeding shows and
St Augustine’s Parade in association with Bristol revenge.
get a chance to
Bristol BS1 4UZ Old Vic toBACCo fACtory bottle feed, cuddle
Box Office: 08444 999 999 Three men. One gym. A The Tobacco Factory, and pet the newborn orphaned lambs.
thE BuddY hollY storY disaster waiting to happen. Raleigh Rd, Bristol, BS3 1TF A truly magical experience!
This is Muscle: a dark comedy Box Office: 0117 902 0344 Puxton Park
(touring)
about pumping iron, loving thy Cowslip Lane, Hewish, BS24 6AH
Mon 14 - Sat 19 March riChArd ii
brother and battling with the Telephone: 01934 523500.
Now in its 22nd amazing year, Sat 19 March
man in the mirror.
the world’s most successful Shakespeare’s loosely
Contains strong language woodlAnds
Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical historical but theatrically
and adult scenes. CAstlE
continues to thrill audiences wonderful account of
Recommended 16+ sPring wEdding
on tour in the U.K. and around Richard’s last days
the world. redGrAve theAtre concentrates on his most fAir
2 Percival Road fateful error – the exile of his Sunday 20th March
Clifton, Bristol BS8 3 cousin Henry Bullingbrook A great opportunity to
lE lEs liAisons and the seizure of his look around our house
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A tale of lust, seduction, Bullingbrook would return to meet suppliers for your
vengeance and betrayal. England, topple Richard and special day. Free entry
In pre-revolution Paris, take the throne himself as and lunch will be available to purchase from
Mon 14 - Sat 19 March former lovers the Marquise Henry IV, setting the stage for Mr Pyne’s Hog Roast.
The Buddy Holly Story de Merteuil and the Vicomte the bloody ‘Wars of the Woodlands Castle
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There has never been a better time to join a golf club than the present and right now there has
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suit everyone’s needs. Whether you have time to play every day or once a month we have
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time to join.
For more information about the categories available please visit our web site www.kendleshire.com and click on
golf and then membership options. All you need do then is call Pat Murphy and he will arrange a meeting to discuss
what would be best for you.
If you are thinking about taking up the game this is also a great time to give one of our professional’s a call. There
are a wide variety of schemes about to start to coincide with the arrival of Spring and the traditional start of the
golfing season. The Kendleshire has all the facilities you need including a driving range, six hole short course and two
putting greens. Add to this a wealth of talent in our teachers and within a very short time you could be enjoying
everything else the club has to offer.
For information about anything to do with The Kendleshire please call
Pat Murphy or Julie Knight on 0117 956 7007.
Don’t forget to have a go at the competition later in this issue and win your first lesson free.
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pay a membership joining fee. golf clubs and play 36 holes of four en-suite rooms, a large
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WOODLANDS
GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
It is the quality of the greens at Woodlands
Golf & Country Club that has always put this
club firmly at the top of the list of courses to
visit around Bristol.
Set in 275 acres of wonderful parkland, which is situated on the
edge of the Severn Valley. Now Woodlands has 2 championship
courses The Masters and The Signature both with water coming
into play on nine holes on each course and USGA greens.
They are both easy walking courses and are accessible to the
complete range of player from novice to scratch offering excitement
as well as reward. Their friendly newly refurbished clubhouse can
provide you your own room for dining and the 19th Bar is the ideal
place to unwind with a relaxing drink.
Recognised as one of the best value society golf venues in the
area with an aim to ensure you have a truly great day out and return
again and again. There is ample car parking and they are just 2
minutes from the M5 junction16 and M4 junction 20.A fleet of 50
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WOODLANDS
GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
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the masters & The Signature
£15 Weekdays £18 Weekends
Trench Lane
Almondsbury
Tel: 01454 619319
Bristol
BS32 4JZ
www.woodlands-golf.com
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SHORTWOOD
LODGE
GOLF CLUB
Shortwood Lodge has been
transformed over the last few years
and is now on most golfers must play
lists.
The undulating parkland golf course has superb views
coupled with a warm clubhouse atmosphere, which is a
hard combination to beat.
A warm welcome is extended to all visitors, both
beginners and expert golfers with no advance booking
necessary.
The well-stocked Pro shop can provide all the top
names and can supply your routine golfing equipment at
very keen prices.
They cater for all Private Social events and functions
in their superb air conditioned Shortwood Suite and
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1. Win 2 tickets for Jongleurs Comedy Club
2. Win a overnight stay and a meal for 2 at Thornbury Castle
3. Win a family pass for Funderworld Theme Park
4. Win a bouquet courtesy of Edith Wilmot Florist for Mother’s Day
5. Win a meal for 2 at the Orangery at Tortworth Court
6. Win a family pass for Puxton Park
7. Win a wedding cake courtesy of When Two Become One
8. Win a membership for The Kendleshire Golf Club
9. Win a meal for 2 at the Park Hotel
10. Win a meal for 4 at the Stoke Inn
11. Win a hot stone massage courtesy of I Candy Beauty Salon
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This Mother’s Day, Sunday 3rd April, let
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carvery lunch in the splendour of the Moretons
restaurant for only £22.95 per adult
Alternatively, we have the unique 2 Rosette
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For bookings and further information

please contact the Hotel on either 01454 263000
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Mum’s the word!
There’s a fine ancient proverb that says: “A man may love his
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could argue with such a sentiment for our Mother’s provide the key to
a selfless kind of love that begins with our birth and if fortunate, lasts
us our whole life through. With Mothering Sunday a little later this
year (don’t forget April 3rd folks), we thought it a perfect opportunity
to pay tribute to our Mums and all the many things they do
for us. Check out the What’s On guide to ‘molly-coddling
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forever more.
No one says flowers quite like
Edith Wilmot and what better way to treat your
number one girl this Mother’s Day than by selecting
one of their gorgeous bouquets which most
definitely will brighten her day. To find out more,
log onto: www.edithwilmot.co.uk
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and how Mummy Bear comes to the
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www.marksandspencer.co.uk Book £5.00
Heart Doughnut
from Krispy Kreme
Few can resist No-one does ‘class’ quite like Aspinal
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doughnut and since coin purse will surely set her pulse racing.
the Bristol stores opened last Handmade in smooth and shiny candy pink
year, it’s become plain to see patent leather, this gorgeous little coin purse is
that there’s a huge fan base here both elegant and practical. Cost: £45.00.
in the southwest. I can’t think of To find out more look at www.aspinaloflondon.com
many Mum’s who would actively Aspinal Heart Coin
turn down one of these moreish Purse £45.00
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The SToke
Mothers Day Sunday 3rd April 2011
All Mums receive a gift
Food being served 12 - 8pm
Adult 3 course – £17.95
Children 3 course – £12.50
Bristol Road | Chew Stoke | Somerset BS40 8XE
Tel: 01275 331744 | www.thestokeinn.co.uk
Mother’s Day Lunch
at Winford Manor
Mothers Day Luncheon Sunday 3rd April 2011
Sunday 3rd April 2011
Chandlers Restaurant
A real treat for Mum. Get all the family together over a
traditional Sunday lunch in
Chandlers Restaurant
at The Hilton Bristol
A delicious 3 course carvery style lunch with coffee will
be served from 1.00pm onwards
and we will even do the washing up!
Make sure you look your best as our resident
photographer will be here to take a family photo of your
party – a lovely gift for each Mum
to take home and treasure.
Winford Manor Hotel
£17.00 per adult £8.00 per child 5-12yrs
Old Hill, Winford BS40 8DW
Under 5’s eat free
Tel: 01275 472292
Booking essential . Call 01454 893437 or
to make your reservation or for further information visit
www.hilton.co.uk/bristol [email protected]
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Hilton Bristol, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 4JF
Stunning Restaurant
Unique and great place to eat
Award winning cuisine
BRAINS NATIONAL Have your meal on a real
~ PUB OF THE YEAR 2010-11 ~ railway train carriage
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Mothers Day Bookings
now being taken Family friendly
See our website for future events www.theoldstationandcarriage.co.uk

The Old Station Inn & Carriage Restaurant Wells Road, Halltrow, Somerset BS39 6EN
Tel: 01761 452228 Email: [email protected]
I Candy Beauty & Boutique
Tel: 0117 929 7831
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event for friends VIPS and customers to celebrate
the opening of the new shop for I Candy Gifts.
I Candy now has 3 floors of pampering all under one roof. Nails, beauty and gifts.
A great one stop shop. Well done to Valerie and team on a fantastic night.
Gorgeous Gifts, Jewellery & Cards
Perfect for Mother’s Day…
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Mothering Sunday Lunch

Sunday 3rd April
Treat your Mum to something really special
this Mothering Sunday
3 course traditional Sunday lunch served in the Great Room
Includes coffee, homemade fudge & token gift for Mum!
Adults £23 Children £12
Early Bookings are strongly recommended
To book call: 01934 834343
www.cadburyhouse.com
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•
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Organizing the seating with the wedding venue
Responsibility of bringing rings to the wedding venue
of the heart day and they – and no one else should have the right to
take charge.
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Presenting rings to the clergyman when required
Witnessing the signing of the register
• Organization of Ushers
W
ith more and more couples choosing to say ‘i The Groom • Payment of church fees on behalf of groom
do’, the union of marriage has far from lost its Contrary to myth, the groom’s role extends far beyond • Ensuring the reception flows and the party moves into
appeal -never more so than in the south-west the obligatory acceptance of congratulatory drinks & full swing
with the number of nuptials having increased by more deciding what to wear for his stag party. Firstly, there’s the
than 20% in the last two years. Whether we’re more critical matter of the engagement ring – where to choose The Bridesmaids
romantic down here or maybe because we just love a it and the all important how much to spend. he has equal in much the same way as the Best Man’s role to the
good party, the choice of how and where to get married responsibility in the major decisions such as choice of groom, this is a crucial role and is very much a supportive
has never been better. venue, photographer and reception and one could argue one that requires a lightness of touch. her duties (in a
in this month’s Autumn Wedding feature we bring that his biggest contribution is alleviating some of the supporting role to the bride) include assisting the bride
you a dazzling array of the south-west’s top wedding pressure from his bride to be. in getting dressed before and after the ceremony &
venues and providers and aim to make your journey as On the day of the wedding the groom & his best man responsibility for younger bridesmaids or Page boys.
pleasurable and stress free as possible. Before we get should arrive at the wedding venue a good 20 minutes or She holds the bridal bouquet during the ceremony and is
to the tantalizing choices, read on and explore the why’s so prior to the ceremony. Following the formal signing of escorted from the church by the best man.
and wherefore’s of our Wedding Etiquette guide and let us the register he walks back up the aisle with his new wife
help you to realize the ‘happiest day of your life’. on his left to begin the formal photographs. the reception The Bride’s Parents
then takes place where he and his wife will greet their traditionally, the bride’s parents had the privilege
Roles, duties & responsibilities guests as they arrive. the groom is expected to introduce of paying for the lion’s share of the wedding expenses.
Etiquette – simply translated means a set of customs his new bride to friends and relatives who’ve previously Although today the costs are more likely to be distributed
or rules which control accepted behavior in particular not met her. Following the bride’s father’s speech the among both sets of parents and the couple themselves,
social groups or situations. Weddings are steeped in groom should (with great enthusiasm) thank the bride’s they are still the responsibilities the bride’s parents
tradition, many of which have been lost in the mists of parents for his ‘new bride’ and all those involved in the maintain.
time. the fundamental rule to remember about wedding organization of the wedding. Finally, after the speeches&
etiquette is never to say anything that has even the The Groom’s Parents
cutting of the cake, it’s time for the all important ‘first
slightest potential to offend. Although there are no traditional roles for the Grooms
dance’. tradition dictates the groom will invite the bride’s
Parents to carry out, by today’s standards it’s not at all
mother to dance; the bride’s father would then take over –
The Bride unusual for the groom’s parents to make a considerable
allowing the groom to dance with his bride.
Without a shadow of a doubt the most important day contribution. therefore, it is good manners to consult
in a woman’s life – the bride will always be the ‘star of The Best Man the groom’s parents and include them in as much of the
the show’. She is pivotal in the organization of her day A supportive, yet pivotal role and a responsibility not to be planning as possible.
from start to finish and in most cases has been planning lightly undertaken.
for this month’s in advance. involved in every aspect of • his duties include: So there you have it. We hope that our
decision from the cake to the dress the key here is the the arrangement of the Stag Party – not before the Wedding Etiquette guide gives you a few
ability to organize whilst not causing offence to others night of the wedding please. pointers and for those of you thinking about
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– no mean feat sometimes. it’s wise to remember that • issuing of button holes tying the knot shortly- we wish you health &
a wedding is also a big day for both sets of parents and • issuing of orders of service happiness and a day to truly remember.
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Weddings at Fry Club
Your wedding day is one of the days in your life that must be perfect – and in choosing
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special day will be surpassed.
Here at Fry Club we understand that you are putting your trust in us to play our
part, and we will endeavour to do everything within our power to make your day a
memorable one.
Our team are specialists, who will help and guide you through the events – from the
initial enquiry all the way to the special day. Our Wedding Co-ordinator will be keen to
be involved in your preparations, and our professional team of service staff will be on
hand to look after all of your guests on the day.
To help you plan your budget, we have prepared a selection of menu and drink
selectors that will allow you to work out a cost per person that will suit your needs.
All of our wedding breakfast menus include: A red carpet welcome, Table menus, Table plans, Free car parking for all
your guests, Services of an informal toastmaster and free use of our grounds for photographs (weather permitting).
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receptions. its newly launched Home Wedding The Manor at Tracy Park has
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most distinguished and memorable groom and guests. way in the planning process of your
venues for Wedding ceremonies The council chamber can hold wedding offering advice and
and receptions. up to 200 guests. With it’s support. Our aim is to help you to
each of the equally stunning spectacular painted ceiling, pews tailor your day to suit all of your
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combined with the conference Hall We recognise that catering for
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largest of our rooms and is a dedicated in-house caterers who
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to 200 guest with space for of drinks packages available and
entertainment and dancing. an extensive wine list to
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arriage never goes reception venues on her books, event with the agreed budget but
out of fashion, which ranging from castles and stately with the same guarantee that it will
is why leading Bristol- homes to town halls, countryside be a day to remember.
based wedding planning specialist hotels and select restaurants. each For those who like to keep
Christine alecci has never been carefully checked and vetted to a hand on the organisation
busier, in spite of the recession. ensure the right one is chosen and themselves, Christine also offers
But why are the services of matches each client’s particular a partial planning and guidance
a wedding planner necessary tastes, requirements and budget. service. and forget just images
when budgets may be tight and Christine specializes in all of blushing brides in white too.
the search for the ideal reception types of weddings, but all defined Christine handles weddings for all
venue can surely be achieved by stunning design elements and religious denominations as well as
by trawling the internet? it is for immaculate execution to ensure civil partnerships.
these very reasons that the expert that for the happy couple and their VisitChristineAlecci’s
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explains Christine. to remember.
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The Wedding and Fine Events Show 2011
Discover more of everything at The Wedding and Fine Events Show at the Bath and
West Showground. This 2-day premier show, the largest in the region, is your best
opportunity to see 100’s of ideas, talk to the experts, find solutions and solve your
wedding headache. Book online and get two tickets for £6.
The ground floor exhibition halls and outdoor marquees are full of exciting ideas for
any occasion and brides to be can enjoy the fashion shows in the theatre featuring
some of the UK’s best known designers and some new and exciting ones too.
Outdoors, Hatch Marquees feature the stylish new bell tent complete with dance
floor and visitors can also see vintage cars, contemporary transport, carriages and
beautiful shire horses.
Lynne Scott of Wedding Whispers said that. “This is the show to see new and
inspiring ideas for weddings and celebrations and whether it’s the finishing
touches you need or you’ve yet to make a start, a day at the show will be time well
spent because we’ve got it covered”.
The Wedding and Fine Events Show takes place on 26th and 27th March 2011 from 10.30am
until 4.00pm. Visitors can buy two tickets for £6 when they book online.
Make a day of it: you can park free and food and refreshments are available at the showground.
To see the current list of exhibitors and find out more about the free ticket offer visit:
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Bakers Dolphin offers Special Royal Wedding

Package for West Country customers
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ith two months to wedding Package which includes
go before the royal an overnight stay on thursday 28
wedding, west April.
Country coach operator Bakers the package also includes
Dolphin is reporting a surge of transport to London, full
interest in coach trips to London afternoon tea at the Royal opera
for the big event. house, Covent Garden the day
According to sales and before the wedding and a
marketing director Amanda continental breakfast on the day
harrington people from all over of the wedding. party spirit on the trip as a royal
the south west are planning their Amanda said: “we have wedding doesn’t come around
stay in the capital where they will secured rooms in a fabulous every day!”
soak up the atmosphere and central London hotel for the Bakers Dolphin is also
witness the celebration first hand. Royal wedding. this means our offering a coach hire service for
As a result, Bakers Dolphin south west customers can enjoy groups wanting to make their
Coaches has laid on a special the ease of transport and own way to the celebrations. with
royal wedding tour ensuring west accommodation in one package coaches carrying up to 71
Country customers will be able to with a lovely afternoon tea and passengers, coach hire offers the
witness the spectacle up-close. breakfast thrown in. utmost flexibility for your travel
the coach tour specialists “London is going to be plans.
have booked rooms in the buzzing on the day and the Formoreinformationorto
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Separating fact
from fiction
A tale of true love & the story of a real gypsy wedding
Love it or loathe it, the recent documentary series ‘My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding’ has caused quite a stir, not
least because of the disservice it has done to the genuine members of the travelling community. It seems that
everyone has an opinion about a culture few of us truly understand and despite the series now over, discussion
still rages on with no real sign of abating. How refreshing it was then recently for What’s On Bristol to have the
privilege of meeting a genuine Gypsy family and newly married couple Stephanie Jayne Williams (nee Jones)
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and her lovely husband Anthony.
Stephanie and Anthony’s story began over just four years ago when he first espied the young woman of his
dreams and fell in love at first sight. Anthony (or Chang as he’s known to family and friends) was travelling in
Hereford an area they both know and like when he saw Stephanie’s family pull up onto the same field. Although
initially, he only saw her back and her lovely golden locks as she was cleaning the door of the family caravan, as
she turned to look their eyes met and with a captivating smile capable of melting a young man’s heart, the rest
as they say folks is history.
It’s plain to see that Stephanie and Chang are not only a gorgeous young couple, but also deeply in love. Keen
to distance themselves from some of the more sensational aspects of the recent Channel 4 series like the
notorious ‘grabbing’, Chang lets us know that this certainly didn’t occur in his own courtship and has sadly been
wildly exaggerated by television. Another myth is the lack of support for young girls leaving school. Although
Stephanie did leave school at 13 to help out at home, she is quick to point out how fortunate the travelling
community are in England with great support from the education sector in the form of a home school tutor and
strong back up from her Mum who would help her with her work to ensure she received a good education.
Chan and Stephanie’s wedding took just over a year to plan and took place at a beautiful Hereford location
where 300 guests were invited to a three course wedding banquet. With an exquisite gown from Hollywood
Dreams and a towering fairytale castle cake (specially commissioned from a Cake designer in Wales) it was
lavish affair by anyone’s standards, the difference perhaps being that it was a true love match with both families
involved in ensuring that two genuinely lovely people were given the greatest possible start.
As is the way of the Travelling Community it is up to the young man to provide the marital family home and Chang
has more than stepped up to the mark in a beautiful 2 bedroom chalet which he and his bride will live in before
using their caravan to go off travelling in the summer with Stephanie’s family. Finally, when asked about starting
a family, both Stephanie and Chang agree that it’s very much something they’re looking forward to, but for the
time being they are more than content in each other’s company and enjoying their lives as young married couple
who quite clearly, are very in much in love.
What’s On Bristol would like to thank Ricky Jones and his wife and family with special thanks to Stephanie and
Chang for their kindness and hospitality and we wish them good health and fortune and a happy life together.
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February days meant that grated coconut and poppy seeds, or pleasing, the chicken and lamb served
something hot and spicy was called a biryani? Chicken biyani won the with billowing pillows of naan bread (i
for to perk up our spirits so we strolled down day, to be served with a vegetable affected not to notice my companion
to Tikka Flame on the Harbourside. The curry sauce. Never one to dither, my turning these into a “naan sandwich”).
restaurant is streamlined and modern, companion opted for the Tikka Flame The cooking is well spiced, but not
decorated in pale turquoise and dark woods special grill, lamb tikka, lamb chop, harshly hot and the said companion
with the kitchen and its busy chefs on view. chicken tikka, tandoori chicken and who had been suffering from a terrible
There is a bollywood rhythm to the music shish kebab, served with naan bread cold throughout the week remarked
and a rather glitzy feel to the place. and salad. that this evening was the first time that
They have a nice terrace outside The starter was great, especially he had been able to breath properly for
waiting for the spring, but we took the onion bhajis, that were two of the some days, so perhaps Tikka Flame
a table by the window, ordered two freshest, put together and fried just should hire themselves out as a winter
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the serious business of looking at tasty onion bhahis that we ever had Tikka Flame is owned by shirley
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share a mixed platter of chicken satay, enjoyed the nutty satay sauce with you will find shirley always elegant
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and onion bhaji, served with salad, were delivered to the table sizzling customers. We had a delightful
but the main courses weren’t so easy and piping hot and we could see at evening with the bill coming out at a
to decide – too much delectable once that the portions were more very reasonable £42.00, outstanding
choice! Would i have Karela Gosht, than generous. My biryani tasted value for such good quality food.
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recipe of the month
Rack of lamb with a braised faggot, gratin potato,
salad of asparagus and broad beans
Ingredients
3 bone rack of lamb trimmed. 2 tbsp bread crumbs, 3-4 cloves garlic,
Faggot makes 4-5, 1 sheet pork caul fat, 1 sprig rosemary,
1 onion 2 cloves garlic, 500 ml chick stock, 1 egg. 500ml/17½fl oz double cream
200g lamb liver finely Gratin potato (makes 5 portions) (you may need a bit extra),
chopped, 1kg/2lb 4oz baking potatoes, Salt and freshly ground black pepper
150g pork belly minced, peeled and placed in a bowl of Salad
100g lamb mince, cold water to prevent them from Finely sliced leeks,
1 sprig thyme chopped, browning (use floury potatoes Bunch of asparagus,
1 sprig parsley chopped, such as Russet, King Edward, Handful shelled broad beans,
Handful chives chopped, Maris Piper or Desiree), Lamb jus
Method
1. For the faggots Chop the onion and 2 cloves of garlic,
add to a large pan and sauté with the meat mince (the
liver, pork belly and lamb).
Put on a low heat and stew for 20–30 minutes. Then
strain off the fat from the meat and transfer the mince
into a mixing bowl.
2. Add the chopped thyme, parsley and chives and mix
through. Taste to make sure the flavours are balanced
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and season. Then add some breadcrumbs and an egg to

bind and help give it shape.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls or one big one then
stretch out the caul fat and put the mixture in and fold
over to seal to make your faggots .Place the faggots
in a casserole dish, cover in the stock and cook for 30
minutes, until coloured. If they need a little more colour after cooking, pan fry them in a hot pan for a
couple of minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 160C/320F/Gas 2. Slice the potatoes into thin slices, about 2mm-3mm/0.13in thick.
5. Place the slices into a bowl as you cut them.
6. Trim the ends off the garlic cloves but don’t peel. Grate the cloves on a grater. The flesh will go through
the fine holes and the skins will be left behind.
7. Scrape the grated garlic flesh into the bowl with the potatoes.
8. Season the potatoes, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.
9. Bring cream to the boil with garlic and sprig of rosemary to infuse then mix well with potatoes.
10. Place the potato slices into the gratin dish. They should come to just below the top of the dish.
11. Press the potato down with the back of a spoon or your hands so it forms a solid layer. The cream should
come to just below the top layer of potato (top up with more double cream if necessary). Cover with flat
tray Place the potatoes in the oven and bake for 45-60 minutes. Then check it. If the cream looks like it’s
splitting, your oven is too hot, so turn it down a bit. When cooked, the gratin should be golden on top and
the potatoes tender. If necessary, give it another 15-20 minutes.
12. Trim and peel asparagus to spears and broad beans, blanch in salted water.
13. To serve pan fry the racks of lamb, finish in the oven until pink, reheat the other components and plate up.
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With purchasers now moving in, the city centre is perfect. We’d 1 bedroom view apartments.
Great Western Dockyard (GWD) recommend living here to anyone.” Or, for that added bit of glamour,
really is an affordable option for With just fifteen 1 bed apartments make sure you put Saturday 26th
people wanting to live in Bristol as and six 2 bed loft apartments currently February in your diary when Linden
buyer, Marie Hazel comments: “My available for sale, the first phase of Homes Western will be launching the 2
husband and I were looking to this exciting development is coming to bedroom loft show apartment with a
purchase our first home together, an end. But, as an added incentive for glitzy and timely ‘Oscars’ theme; as
and with working in Bristol we were purchasers, if you reserve one of the this state-of-the-art pad will have all the
after something in the city. The remaining apartments by the end of latest mod cons including a surround
location of GWD really is second-to- February 2011, upon completion you’ll sound system and plasma TV.
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Diary of the Month

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On the 17th February, Wessex Garages launched

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Ben from Aqua was on hand to provide canapés
and drinks. Customers old and new attended the
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A great effort from the team at Wessex.
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Audi Bristol on the 16th
February held a team
building event. Teams
from Audi Cardiff, Audi
Bath and Audi Bristol
competing against
each other on product
knowledge on the Audi
range. Pizza and drinks
were provided. A good
night was had by all.
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he high street banks that
you and I paid for continue
to charge improper amounts
of dosh to borrowers, proffering
the small businessman not one
teeny glimmer of hope, whilst
savers and investors see returns
so miniscule as to make them
unworthy of a monthly statement.
These bloody people, who made
so much of my past life a misery,
continue their smarmy dishonest
offensive, seemingly unabashed
and unabated.
I’ve always loathed these
hypocritical high street robbers
and matters don’t improve as I
romp into the springtime of my
dotage.
They landed us all in the poop
by doing exactly what they told
a twenty year-old me not to do.
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recession continues. unspeakable corporate tie. slippery and mendacious banking
Once or twice a year my By the time I’ve finished my pole, he’ll need of course – again,
“personal bank manager” (PMB), paper cup of coffee he announces at our expense – a big car as
whose salary I pay, invites me – every visit – that he’d like to automotive representation of
for a chat in his windowless cell. introduce me to a colleague who his new-found fat cat status and
We talk briefly about his BMW promptly enters stage left and on-going ruthlessness. he’ll have
3-series (well, it would be) and I’ll tries to sell me a gazillion banky between £65-85K to spend on his
stare dumbfounded at his ghastly services I don’t need and didn’t company smoker.
shoes, before finding the courage know existed. enough is enough, Our boy would indubitably
to look at his spotty and youthful my PMB and I no longer bother to opt for a BMW 7-series or a
face, only to be distracted by the speak, even though I still pay him. Benz-class. Good cars, both –
yet screamingly obvious. he’ll
also eschew the new Jaguar XJ
because, to him, Jags are/were
for aspirants of his grandfather’s
generation.
The car this egregious young
man will doubtlessly forego is
probably the best one – the one
that I’ve been driving all week –
the new restyled Audi A8 4.2 Tdi
Quattro. This Ingolstadt-built barge
represents everything our boy will
overlook; understated style and
camouflaged aggression, blended
with proper safe power. Oh, and
the very best rear seats.
It’s fine though. The A8 isn’t
built for him.
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