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Summer Nature Day:

It’s Summer Nature Day at Callington Road Nature Reserve this Sunday 12th June, from 12 till 4pm. The Friends Group will have an information board by the pond. There will be lots of fun activities during the day including an insect identification activity, a Nature Treasure Hunt, hopefully with some stickers as prizes for all the children who find all the items in the trail, a bird quiz, again with stickers as prizes, and a guest appearance by two local tortoises! If you fancy taking part in a bit of light maintenance work, we will have loppers for some cutting back of trailing or trip-hazard brambles. (We won't do anything substantial due to nesting season) and some litter picking opportunities. Hope to see you there. Fingers crossed for decent weather:

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Greater Brislington Together CIL meetings:

There will be two GBT meetings this year to discuss the Community Infrastructure Levy bids for both Brislington West and East, one online and one in person. The online zoom meeting is on Wednesday 15 June, from 7 to 8.30pm: 26

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Meeting ID: 917 8347 8976 (No passcode required) The face to face meeting will be on Thursday 16 June at St. Peter’s Methodist church, Allison Road from 7 to 8.30pm. Hope to see as many people as possible at either of the meetings so we can choose the priorities for our area.

Festival of Nature:

This year's Festival of Nature takes place from Friday 10 to Saturday 18 June. There are a range of events taking place across the Bristol & Bath area, including many in Parks & Green Spaces.

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Funding opportunity for environmental projects:

If you are planning on doing something in your local green space that will support ecology or take action against climate change then there is an opportunity to apply for funding. The grant, for community groups and small non-profits, aims to help reach the goals of the One City Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategies. Groups can apply for grants of up to £5000 to fund projects that reduce carbon emissions or benefit wildlife in Bristol. Applications for the first call are open from now until 23 June. There will be a second call in the Autumn. More information is on the council’s and Quartet’s websites:

Quartets website

Bristol City Council website

Summer housing forum for council tenants:

The next round of Housing Forums for council tenants and leaseholders is taking place online in June. For the Summer 2022 meetings residents are being invited to come along and hear some timely top tips from the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) on how to reduce energy bills and save money. Residents will also be able to find out more about the types of support available to them if they are worried about the effect of the national price hike. There will also be an update on the recent review of resident engagement and discussing how residents can get involved in helping to shape future plans. If you would like to attend a forum, you can book a place using the attached links. Following registration, further details will be sent to confirm your booking and provide the Zoom link/ dial in number to join the meeting: Citywide online Housing Forum, Monday 20 June 2022, 6pm – 8pm. Book a place online here.

Citywide online Housing Forum, Wednesday 22 June 2022, 1pm – 3pm. Book a place online here

Cost of living crisis:

Bristol households being hit the hardest by the cost-of-living crisis will receive support with UK Government funding. The Household Support Fund will support both low-income families and pensioners who are struggling with food and energy bills. Low-income pensioners who are on the council tax reduction scheme will receive a top-up payment to the £150 rebate, and the rest of the fund will meet the urgent needs of families during the school holidays who qualify for free school meals. There is no application process for the Household Support Fund and the council will contact you directly if you’re eligible. If you are not eligible and need financial support or advice please visit: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/benefits-financial-help Full details on the Household Support Fund can be found here: https://www.bristol.gov. uk/benefits-financial-help/household-support-fund Hundreds of Brislington West residents have signed up to receive our monthly newsletter via email. You can register using this link: http://www.bristollibdems.org/efocus.

By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429

& Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381

Bristol’s famous St Nick’s Market will open its doors to a new museum to showcase some of the market’s rich history.

From its early beginnings to the present mix of gifts, fashion and food, the market’s Story Shop museum includes memories of the flower market, the fruit market and music nights at The Exchange.

Visitors will have the opportunity to get involved in activities including printing workshops and guided tours to help paint a picture of the changes and life at the market over the last 280 years.

To help build on the collection, working in collaboration with visitors, the museum is inviting people to come along and share their own experiences and memories of the market to add to the display. Established in 1743, St Nick’s is now home to the largest collection of independent retailers in Bristol. The historic indoor and outdoor markets house over 60 stalls, selling a range of unique gifts, quality crafts, clothing and fashion, accessories, books, records and food.

Councillor Craig Cheney, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet member for Finance, Governance and Performance, said: “We are delighted to be able to celebrate the rich and vibrant history of St Nick’s market.

The new museum is a window into the past reflecting the continued success of Bristol’s much-loved market in the present.

“St Nick’s is a great place for all the family. There’s something there for everyone whether you want to shop, eat and drink or just soak up the atmosphere and enjoy its history.”

The museum will be located opposite Treasure Island Sweets within the Covered Market, open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 11am to 4pm. Further information will be shared on the St Nicholas Markets website, @stnicksmarket on Instagram, @stnicksmarket on Twitter and @stnicholasmarket on Facebook. Located just off Corn Street, in the heart of the Old City, St Nick’s Market is a great place to shop, eat and drink or just soak up the atmosphere. Open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 5pm, St Nick’s Market has something for everyone.