Mural lands in St Paul’s

BRAND NEW COLLABORATIVE MURAL LANDS IN ST PAULS

An eye-catching, large-scale street artworkinspired by the words and memories of local people has been created on Lower Ashley Road in St Pauls on the side of a new affordable housing development.

Brighter Places consulted with residents in St Pauls and St Agnes earlier this year who told them the artwork should tell an authentic story of the area using the theme of ‘Putting Down Roots.’ Upfest, Bristol’s world-renowned street art festival, worked with Brighter Places to commission the artist. HazardOne, who lives locally and is one of the UK’s top street artists, was selected and workshopped ideas with residents from the new development to explore and develop the design.

In the workshops, residents talked about how they enjoyed hearing music as you walk down the street, the smell of jerk chicken on a Friday, the urban parks and how people from different backgrounds and cultures come together and enjoy the lively local atmosphere. Inspired by these memories and experiences HazardOne developed the pixelated face design to convey a sense of local diversity, inclusion and community. The commission by Brighter Places, Bristol’s largest independent housing association, and Prelon Housing, is part of their development of a former petrol station site to deliver 31 much-needed affordable homes in the area. Stephen Hayles, co-founder of Upfest said: “Being able to give local people and residents the opportunity to put their own ideas and creativity into this brand new piece of street art was something that we were really looking forward to. Engaging with communities and collaborating with them on this mural is what’s really made this a stand out piece of art for the entire neighbourhood to enjoy.” Anna Klimczak, CEO of Brighter Places said: “Working with Upfest on this project was an incredible experience and we are blown away by the result. Hazard0ne’s vibrant mural on our new affordable homes is the perfect way to make the homes integrate with their surroundings. As a Bristol housing association committed to delivering affordable homes and supporting local communities, engaging with local people was key to making sure the piece was created by the neighbourhood and for the neighbourhood.”

The new development will include a mix of one and two bed flats including affordable units that will provide much needed homes to support the local area’s growing population. Currently under construction, the new homes will be completed in 2023.

PIÑA COLADA CRUMBLE

Ingredients

2 pineapples, peeled, cored and cut into 2cm chunks 1½ tsp ground ginger 120g light brown soft sugar 3 tbsp coconut rum 50g coconut cream Zest of 1 lime 100g butter, cubed 150g plain white flour 20g rolled oats 25g desiccated coconut Clotted cream or vanilla ice cream, to serve

Method

Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/ gas 7 In a medium-sized ovenproof dish (roughly 20 x 15 cm), toss the pineapple, ginger and 20g of the sugar together until evenly coated Roast for 15 mins, then add the rum, coconut cream and half the lime zest

Gently stir until the pineapple is evenly coated

Reduce the oven temperature to 200°C/ fan 180°C/gas 6 Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs, then mix in the oats, desiccated coconut and remaining sugar Sprinkle over the pineapple and bake for 30 mins, until golden Sprinkle the remaining lime zest over the crumble as soon as it comes out of the oven

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This bonfire night cocktail is all about the spice! Made with spiced rum and a sweet spiced garnish. What you need

• 500ml Cider • 200ml apple juice • 3 tbsp Demerara sugar • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg • 25ml spiced rum • 50ml amaretto This fruity and vibrant cocktail is made with grapefruit juice, prosecco and mint leaves - perfect for summer. What you need

How to make

Put the cider and apple juice into a saucepan and heat gently until steaming, being careful not to boil

Put the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg onto a plate and mix together Dip the rims of four serving glasses into the cider mixture to moisten, then press into the plate of sugar to coat

Add the spiced rum and amaretto to the cider and stir

Carefully ladle into the serving glasses. Thread a fan of apple slices onto the end of each sparkler, if using, and add to the glasses to serve • 1 grapefruit, broken into segments, peel reserved • 500ml Pink grapefruit juice • 500ml Prosecco • 500ml Soda water • Fresh mint, to garnish

How to make

Put some ice into four glasses, then place a segment of grapefruit in each one, lightly squeezing to release a little juice Divide the pink grapefruit juice between the glasses, then add the prosecco and stir lightly

Top up with the soda water Cut four strips from the reserved peel and carefully hold over a flame for around 30 seconds to release the oil, then place a piece on the edge of each glass Bash the mint leaves on a hard surface then add to the drinks to finish. Bellissimo!