This week's issue...

Discomfort and Joy

Sorry, there's no more putting Christmas off. It's the thought that counts, after all. So bring a little seasonal joy to a newsagent somewhere by buying this week's Venue with:

SHOPPING JOY - It's a free Christmas gift guide. But it's different to all the others. This one's full of local presents from local shops, and none of your chain-store tat made by exploited third-world workers. With over 100 gift ideas, it'll also sort you with something for the hardest-to-please friends and rellies.

CHAKA KHAN - In Bristol for a three-way night of camp-as-you-like handbag hits, Chicago's mega-selling soul diva talks about a life battling greedy records labels, social inequality and 'the business'.

PLUS - Bristol's Next Big Things - the musical acts most likely to make it ... Win Bill Bailey DVDs! ... Richard Dawkins, Charlie Higson interviewed ... The West's best fishmongers ... Job ads ... And loads more, including your complete ten-day local entertainment guide.

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