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This week.. 4. Cooking up a storm-ing TV hit 6. 15 fun facts about valentines day 11. The movie review 12. The most popular holiday destinations for 2022 18. Bristol welcomes new funding 20. First date? 24. Focus on 28. Bristol welcomes 32. The people puzzle 34. Controls on HMO conversions 36. North Somerset rental crisis 40. Rome Marathon Beckons for Charity Supporter Lloyd 44. Law firm relocate head office 46. Bristol’s new sustainable office
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Cooking up a storm-ing TV hit: Acclaimed Asian restaurant entrepreneur and head chef, Larkin Cen, to appear on primetime show Representing the region where he grew up in his parent’s Cardiff Chinese takeaway, owner and head chef of Bristol’s much-loved Woky Ko Asian restaurants, Larkin Cen, is set to appear on this year’s highly-anticipated season of BBC Two and iPlayer’s hit series, Great British Menu. Joining a stellar line-up of top chefs to represent Wales in the third weekly instalment of the popular programme - Larkin will battle it out in the kitchen for a chance to cook at the ultimate end-of-season banquet. The theme of this year’s series is a celebration of 100 years of British Broadcasting, with each participating chef tasked with creating mesmerising dishes that both represent their region as well as television itself. With the three Wales episodes set to air from Tuesday 15th - Thursday 17th February, Larkin, Nathan Davies, Tom Phillips and Mark Threadgill, will attempt to impress a mystery veteran chef with a show-stopping starter, fish course, main and dessert. Based on traditional Chinese flavours, Larkin’s food illustrates his refined and intricate style of Chinese cooking. As a self-confessed ‘noodle obsessive’, he hopes that a combination of his authentic Asian techniques and competitive nature will take him all the way to the banquet. His playful menu celebrates popular Welsh-based children’s programme, Fireman Sam, and showcases his impressive knowledge of Asian cooking methods. Presented by chef, television and radio broadcaster and singer, Andi Oliver, the new series welcomes a new judging line-up of Michelin-starred GBM double banquet winner, Tom Kerridge; Restaurateur Nisha Katona, and Comedian and Food Podcast Presenter, Ed Gamble. Tune in on BBC Two and iPlayer from Tuesday 1st February at 8pm, for what the trailer promises to be the hunt for “exceptional magic”. 4
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15 fun facts about Valentine’s Day 1. Over 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are 9. The heart only became associated with sent in the US every year, according to Hallmark.
feelings of love during the 14th century when artists included the symbol in paintings.
2. Many countries around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day – but especially the UK, US, Canada, Mexico, France Australia, Denmark and Italy.
10. Research from the University of Rochester found that men consider women to be more attractive when wearing red, the colour typically associated with the holiday.
3. Cupid, the winged cherub often
11. Thousands of people send letters to
4. There is a town in Texas, USA called Valentine and as of 2018, it had a population of 125 people.
12. 43% of millennials see Valentine’s Day as the best day to get engaged, research from diamond retailer James Allen says.
5. The average American spent $165 on
13. 16% of flowers bought by women on Valentine’s Day were for themselves, the Society of American Florists revealed in 2019.
associated with Valentine’s Day, is the mythical son of Venus – goddess of love.
Valentine’s Day gifts in 2021.
6. Henry VIII made Valentine’s Day an official holiday in England in 1537.
Verona, Italy for Juliet – from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet – every year.
7. Bay leaves were thought to bring good
14. Alexander Graham Bell, who invented the telephone, applied for a patent for his invention on Valentine’s Day 1876.
8. In the Middle Ages, men and women wore
15. Writers of Parks and Recreation invented the phrase “Galentine’s Day” in 2010.
luck to women on Valentine’s Day during Victorian times.
the name of their Valentine on their jacket so everyone could see. This is where we get the phrase “wear your heart on your sleeve” from.
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Whats on this week FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ / FOLK & FOOD
SHOTGUN SUN
Date: Friday 11th February Description: Our traditional Jazz & Folk clubs run on alternate weeks. Enjoy traditional live jazz or folk from the local Professional musicians that keep their respective scenes so vibrant and fresh. Soak in those ol’ timely tunes whilst you sip hand-crafted cocktails & dine with our regular pop up kitchen, Green Pizza Co. Join us in our cosy covered garden. Get yourself snug by the wood burner and enjoy these magical events
Date: Saturday 12th February Description: Shotgun Sun: Started as a cult for Daniel Thomas and became a band of happy-go-lucky throwbacks playing 60s-inspired psych rock. WLTM bands to support, maybe more. Bristol based.
Venue: Aesop”s 114 St Marks Road Easton BS56JD Bristol
Date: Saturday 12th February Description: Welcome to Round 2 of the Ladies’ Lyric Lounge, a night focussed on up and coming female artists! Join us at The Golden Lion for a whole host of sick acts!
Bristol Bears v London Irish Date: Friday 11th February Description: Bristol Bears v London Irish in the Gallagher Premiership. Friday, February 11th at Ashton Gate (7.45pm KO). Adults from £32, Under-12s from £10. Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium Live, Laugh, Laugh? A Comedy Showcase Date: Friday 11th February Description: Looking for somewhere to take that special someone in the Valentine’s season, or need something to cheer you up after dinning alone again? Well improv will do its best! We have gathered together all the greatest wits and entertainments that UOB could provide to bring, panto will have more self-aware jokes and innuendos than you can shake a pantomime horse at. Revs and Spotlight, renowned for their creative comedy’s, effortless acting and perfect performances. Veteran stand ups; moulded into weapons of mass delight though the fires of stage performance. Lastly Improv who will … well improvise! So, what are you waiting for? Venue: The Pegg Theatre, Richmond Building 105 Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LN
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Venue: The Thunderbolt, 124 Bath Road BS4 3ED Ladis’ Lyric Lounge: Round 2!
Venue: The Golden Lion, 244 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NZ Miss Jam Tart at Proud Bar Date: Saturday 12th February Description: Miss Jam Tart returns to Proud Bar Weston-super-Mare BS23 1NA for Cabaret Saturdays. Showtime 10PM All Welcome. Venue:Proud Bar, 20 Boulevard BS23 1NA Weston-super-Mare Shanty & Folk Night at The Vaults, Date: Saturday 12th February Description: Join The Steepholmers, The Severn Whalers, and Morris Minor at The Vaults for an evening of Sea Shanties and Folk to lift the soul and warm us up in the cold days of winter...although we recommend plenty of Rum for that as well. Venue: The Vaults 1 South Parade BS23 1JP Weston-super-Mare
Wrestling comes to Hengrove
Say si si!
Date: Sunday 13th February Description: Pro Evo Wresting, Is back this month with another sports entertainment event full of high flying wresting.
Date: Monday 14th February Description: We´re celebrating the 14th with a special evening of beautiful ballards from our acoustic jazz duo Pete Judge and John Baggott . The Invisible Apples will swoon you with heartfelt musical lyrical compositions with an unexpected selection of jazz standards. Online tickets at £5+ booking fee or on the door £7.
Venue: Hengrove Community Centre Fortfeild Rd, bristol, BS14 9NX Sunday Sessions: Alice Powell & Max Harrison Date: Sunday 13th February Description: Playing a variety of soul and contemporary covers, expect a sultry evening from Alice Powell and Max Harrison. Alice’s delicate harmony and soft melodies compliment with Max’s extensive wealth of soul and blues approach. Expect an evening full of soulful tones from these two! Pizzas served from 6pm, bar open til 10pm. Music from 7pm, free to attend. Please give generously to the hat passed on the night - all proceeds to the musicians Venue: Alma Tavern, 18-20 Alma Vale Rd BS82HY Bristol
Venue: El Rincon . 298 North Street BS31JU Bristol Jinxed Date: Tuesday 15th February Description: Back with a banger for our first gig of 2022! A good old fashioned new acts/ new material night, now with gloriously cheap drinks and super cute bunting! Excellent acts, wonderful audience, good vibes. Still out in the cosiest beer garden in Bristol, so bust out your snazziest knitwear, switch on the heater and let’s have a laugh.
Venue: Volunteer Tavern, 9 New Street BS2 Superbowl Party @ Cleeve Hill Tennis Club 9DX Bristol Date: Sunday 13th February Description: Come and join us for the big game on the big screen with every tackle, touchdown, kick and hail mary, live from LA for Superbowl 56. Please note that this is set up as an event for people associated with Cleeve Hill LTC and their friends. However we are extremely welcoming so if you are interested in coming then please get in touch.
THE TROUBLEMAKER - Screening + Q&A
Venue: Cleeve Hill tennis Club 53-55 Cleeve Hill BS16 6EU Bristol
Venue: Cube Microplex, BS2 8 Bristol
LOVE YOURSELF Date: Sunday 13th February Description: For this Valentine’s weekend, head over to the SU Anson Rooms for an afternoon of all things self love! Body positivity, wellbeing, mental health, self-love , friendship, manifesting.....we’ll have it all! EVERYONE WELCOME! The more the merrier so make sure to share the event far and wide! Venue: Anson Rooms, Queens Rd BS8 Bristol
Date: Wednesday 16th February Description: What is stronger, our instinct to obey, or our instinct to survive? It is in times of crisis that we find out what really matters to us, that we get to discover who we really are, as individuals and as a society. More info click here
BNI Compton Networking Date: Thursday 17th February Description: Do you want to be apart of a great bunch of professional local businesses all networking together? Then BNI Compton is just what you need to grow your business. With an turnover of around 1.6 million. Meetings every Thursday 6;45am to 8:30am Venue: Ashton Gate Bristol
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Films & Performance Times: Week Commencing Friday 14th January
Friday 14th
Saturday 15th
Sunday 16th
Monday 17th
Cinema Opens: 4.25pm
Cinema Opens: 10.15am
Cinema Opens: 11.45am
Cinema Opens: 4.25pm
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.35
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 1.45, 7.35
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 1.45, 7.35
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50
West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) 1.00
West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) 1.00
Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) (2hrs.) All Tickets £4.00 12.00
Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) (2hrs.) All Tickets £4.00 12.00
Disney’s Encanto (PG) (2hrs.10m) All Tickets £4.00 2.15
Disney’s Encanto (PG) (2hrs.10m) All Tickets £4.00 2.15
Tuesday 18th Cinema Opens: 4.25pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00 Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Ron’s Gone Wrong (PG) (2hrs.), 10.30am
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30
Thursday 20th Cinema Opens: 4.25pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00 Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Wednesday 19th
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50
Cinema Opens: 12.45pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
High Frame Rate
The Electrical Life of Louis West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) Wain 1.00 (12A) (2hrs.10m) 2.10 Event Cinema Royal Opera House Spider-Man: Tosca No Way Home (12A) (3hrs.25m) (12A) (2hrs.30m) Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 3.15 start
3D performance
covid policies change Tuesday 21st from 10th december
Cinema Opens: 12.15pm
The policies and procedures surrounding Covid-Secure guidance changes from Friday 10th December. Click here to read our updated procedures, as we continue to manage
Autism Friendly Show
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50 Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30
Subtitled Show
No Free Tickets
You no longer need to check-in or leave your details.
Physical distancing guidelines will still apply in the cinema.
Enhanced cleaning and hygiene is here to stay.
All venues will have QR posters should you wish to check-in, and you can continue to leave your details when you book online if you would like to.
Although all rows of seats will now be in use, there will still be a 1seat gap between you and anyone else, so no need to share an arm rest with anyone just yet.
More cleaning time is being left between shows, and our enhanced cleaning regime will be in place permanently. Please continue to use the hand sanitiser provided.
Face coverings are mandatory for people of the age of 11, unless exempt. You can take your mask off to eat & drink when seated in the auditorium but must replace if you are not actively eating or drinking.
the situation in a steady, safer manner.
This weeks BBFC advice for 12A rated lms
Cinema Information
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain contains infrequent strong language. Spider-Man: No Way Home contains moderate violence, threat. West Side Story contains moderate violence, discrimination, sexual threat, implied strong language.
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THE CINEMA REVIEW MOVIE REVIEW THIS WEEK
Death on the Nile
Almost everyone on the S.S. Karnak, cruising the Nile, has a reason to want heiress Linnet Ridgeway dead. Her jewels are coveted by elderly Mrs. van Schuyler, her maid is upset because Linnet won’t give her a promised dowry, writer Salome Otterbourne is facing a libel suit brought by Linnet, Salome’s daughter Rosalie wants to protect her mother, American Andrew Pennington has been embezzling from the Ridgeway family, and former friend Jacqueline de Bellefort is upset that Linnet stole her fiance, Simon, away from her.
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot must unravel the mystery when Linnet (and some of the others) turn up dead.
West Side Story
Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tony Kushner, "West Side Story" tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. This reimagining of the beloved musical stars Ansel Elgort (Tony); Rachel Zegler (Maria); Ariana DeBose (Anita); David Alvarez (Bernardo); Mike Faist (Riff); Josh Andres Rivera (Chino); Ana Isabelle (Rosalia); Corey Stoll (Lieutenant Schrank); Brian d' Arcy James (Officer Krupke); and Rita Moreno (as Valentina, who owns the corner store in which Tony works). Moreno - one of only three artists to be honored with Academy, Emmy, GRAMMY, Tony and Peabody Awards - also serves as one of the film's executive producers.
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THE MOST POPULAR HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS 2022
Cornwall and the Maldives both take the top spot for the most searched for holiday destinations.
Most popular UK holiday destinations (monthly search volume)
1. Cornwall holidays (74,000) 2. Isle of Wight holidays (22,200) 3. Devon holidays (14,800) 4. St Ives holidays (14,800) 5. Scilly Isles holidays (12,100) 6. Lake District holidays (12,100) 7. Wales holidays (12,100) 8. Scotland holidays (9,900) In a close third place is Dubai, with the search term ‘Dubai holidays’ bringing in 9. New Forest holidays (8,100) 60,500 monthly searches in the UK. Followed 10. Argyll holidays (5,400) by Greece and Tenerife, both with 49,500 monthly searches. In terms of UK holiday ‘Cornwall holidays’ is over three times as destinations, Cornwall is by far the most searched for as notoriously popular popular destination, with Isle of Wight in destinations, such as ‘Ibiza holidays’ (22,200), second place, followed by Devon. ‘Cyprus holidays’ (22,200), and ‘Santorini holidays’ (22,200). While the Maldives has Most popular worldwide holiday destinations cemented itself as the most desirable foreign (monthly search volume) holiday destination with Brits. 1. Cornwall holidays (74,000) We collated the data based on monthly 2. Maldives holidays (74,000) searches in the UK. The top 200 most 3. Dubai holidays (60,500) searched for holiday destinations can be 4. Greece holidays (49,500) provided. 5. Tenerife holidays (49,500) About Not Just Travel (Willowbrook Centre). 6. Malta holidays (40,500) Whether you know exactly what you want 7. Portugal holidays (40,500) or need some travel inspiration, get in touch today. As your Personal Travel Experts we 8. Barbados holidays (33,100) package and plan perfect holidays tailored to 9. Spain holidays (33,100) you. 10. Turkey holidays (33,100) Search data collated by Stuart and Andrew at Not Just Travel has revealed the most searched for holiday destinations by Brits. In the joint top spot are Cornwall and the Maldives. Both ‘Cornwall holidays’ and ‘ Maldives holidays’ have 74,000 monthly searches in the UK, making them the most sought-after holiday destinations in 2022.
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Cappuccino Cupcakes Ingredients
Method
For The Cakes: 2 tsp instant coffee 175g unsalted butter 175g caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten 175g self raising flour 2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/Gas 4 and line a 12-hole cupcake tin with paper cases
For The Topping: 2 tsp instant coffee 100g unsalted butter 150g icing sugar 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Add the milk and remaining flour and mix together
Mix the coffee with 1 tbsp boiling water and then leave to cool Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy Add the coffee and beat again, gradually adding the eggs, along with a little of the flour
Spoon into the cases and bake for 10-15 mins, until a knife inserted comes out clean Take out of the tin and cool on a wire rack Meanwhile, mix the coffee for the topping with 1 tsp boiling water, then cool Beat the butter, sugar and coffee together to make the icing Spoon on top of the cakes and dust with the cocoa powder
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Fridge-raid egg fried rice
Ingredients Tomato purée 1 garlic clove
2cm ginger, peeled 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes 4 tsp rapeseed oil 2 spring onions, finely chopped 100g fresh or frozen diced mixed vegetables 40g cooked bacon 1 tbsp tomato ketchup 1 tbsp soy sauce 250g pouch of microwave rice (or leftover rice) 1 egg Coriander leaves, to garnish
Method
In a small bowl, blitz together the tomato purée, garlic, ginger and chilli flakes, if using, with a stick blender until you have a coarse paste Heat 3 tsp of the oil in a large nonstick wok or frying pan over a high heat Stir-fry the spring onions and vegetables for 2-3 mins, until just starting to colour Add the bacon and fry for a further minute, then add the spice paste and cook for 1 minute more. Add the ketchup, soy sauce, remaining oil and rice, and stir-fry for 2 mins or until piping hot Crack in the egg and leave to cook a little, then stir in vigorously If you prefer the egg chunkier, allow it to set for a little longer, then stir through
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Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with the coriander, if using
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BRISTOL WELCOMES NEW FUNDING TO BECOME THE BEST PLACE FOR PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY!
Funding from Mencap aims to help our community become an even better place for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives Thanks to local organisations SENDaWelcome and Step and Stone, Bristol is now one of nine communities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland that will benefit from funding received by Mencap from the Covid-19 Support Fund to help support some of the people hardest hit by the Covid-19 crisis.
Jess and Alice want to find out what ‘community’ means to you, what you think is great about your community, what you might like to change or make better, and how you may be able to contribute and make a difference. If you’d like to find out more or are interested in getting involved in the SENDaWelcome and Step and Stone were project, they will be out and about in the local set up by north Bristol parent carers of young area to chat to, hosting pop up Community people with learning disabilities. They work Conversations or you can contact them at towards full inclusion of people with a learning mycommunity.bristol@mencap.org.uk disability in all aspects of our community and celebrate the enrichment this brings to all our Ciara Lawrence, who has a learning lives. disability and is the Big Plan Engagement Lead at Mencap, said: Mencap’s vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning “This funding from the Covid-19 Support disability to live happy and healthy lives. This Fund is really great news! It will help people project aims to put people with a learning with a learning disability, like me, be seen disability at the heart of Covid recovery and heard in their local communities. planning and help develop new ways of working. “Many people with a learning disability have been forgotten during the pandemic. Newly appointed ‘Community Partners’, Jess Mencap’s new community programme means Garbett and Alice Cranston, will be working they can take their place in society once across Ashley, Horfield, Lockleaze, again. It will also help communities to be Bishopston and Ashley Down wards and more inclusive. supporting local people with a learning disability to work with local communities to “It is great that people with a learning lead social change. Community members disability will carry out this programme with and without a learning disability will be because they know what changes they involved in co-designing, developing, and want to see to make their community the implementing change initiatives that make best place to live. It is about them and their their community a better place to live. voices.” 18
Julie Matthews, co-founder of SENDaWelcome, said: We are delighted to be partnering with Mencap to work toward our shared vision of making our community the best place for people with a learning disability to live. This is something we have been working towards for the last 5 years and we hope with the support of Mencap to really quicken the pace of this change and get many more local people involved in this exciting initiative for our area. Edel Harris, Chief Executive of the learning disability charity Mencap, said: “We’re thrilled to receive this generous donation from the Covid-19 Support Fund for this ground-breaking new programme, which puts people with a learning disability in the driving seat to make positive changes in their local communities after the pandemic. “People with a learning disability have been hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic. Many people have faced huge health inequalities and spent a year stuck at home, cut off from their family or friends. In many cases, they have been left with no support at all.
Hengrove Community Centre Fortfield Road BS14 9NX Tuesday 9.30am Sarah: 07879 443888 Tuesday:5.30pm Vicky: 07710 626746
“As we come out of lockdown, we want to make sure that people with a learning disability are not left behind. This programme will help empower them to be part of rebuilding their local community in a post-COVID-19 world. I’m excited to see what changes people with a learning disability lead and deliver as part of this programme to help make the UK a healthier and happy place for them, their friends and family and wider community.”
Bridgefarm Primary School East Dundry Road BS14 0LL Wednesday 5.30pm and 7pm Sarah: 07879 443888
Christ Church Hall Petherton Road Hengrove BS14 9BP Saturday 9:30am Keesa: 07399 597267
No need to book, just pop along
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Having trouble getting that outfit perfect for that first date? Then follow theses tips It’s no secret: First dates can be stressful. Before you head out the door, you’ll likely be replaying your and your date’s text conversations, brainstorming a few ice-breaker questions, and memorising an exit line should things go south. But one of the trickiest things to do is assemble your first date outfit. Obviously, you’ll want to get an appropriate level of “dressed up” for the destination and put your best foot forward. But did you know there are clothing items you should avoid at all costs on a first date? Read on to discover the one piece of clothing that personal stylists recommend you skip to help you and your date feel more comfortable.
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Avoid wearing a white shirt on a first date A crisp white shirt can make many of us feel our best. However, these pieces come with an important caveat: They get messy easily and can create an unnecessary stressor on a first date. “I would tell my clients to avoid anything that is ‘fussy’ or difficult to keep clean,” says Molly, a local personal stylist and image consultant. She notes that a white shirt could set you up for an embarrassing stain moment. “You don’t want your date distracted by the taco sauce that just dripped all over your bright white shirt,” she says. While a great date will laugh with you (and not at you), it could make you feel uneasy for the rest of the night.
Make sure you’re comfortable You should also apply Molly’s non-fussy tip to the rest of your outfit. “Loose-fitting shirt straps, pants that are too tight, or a skirt that is prone to blow in the wind might also be items to stay away from,” she says. “A wardrobe malfunction is a recipe for a date ruiner.” Additionally, you may want to reconsider those super high heels no matter how trendy they are. “You want to be able to focus on your confidence and your date, not how bad your feet hurt,” says Molly. Not to mention the fact that if the date goes well, you may want to take a stroll after Wand you won’t want to call it off due to a blister.
Ensure your outfit isn’t distracting A great first date outfit should be less about fashion and more about you. Because of that, you may want to skip extremely bright colors, patterns, puff sleeves, and over the top ruffles. An easy way to check is to look at yourself in the mirror. If the first thing that grabs your attention is your outfit, then you need to simplify it.
Wear a conversation piece Now that you know what not to wear, there’s a certain item you should always sport on a first date. Wear something that telegraphs a bit about your personality and perhaps even acts as a conversation starter. This could be an interesting piece of jewelry or other accessory or colorful socks with an otherwise sober look. As soon as you arrive, you’ll feel confident knowing you’ve worn an item that makes you feel like yourself and don’t distract. In other words, you’re one step closer to this being 21 your last first date.
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FOCUS ON: Tesco car meet & ebike hire scheme A4 Corridor update: In recent months, we have become increasingly frustrated by the lack of information since last summer’s consultation on the A4. We were scheduled to have a councillor briefing last year but it was cancelled at short notice with no explanation, although B&NES councillors had their briefing on their section of the A4 on time. After lots of emails to council officers and cabinet members and questions and statements at Full Council, we have finally been shown a shortlist of options that may be presented to the public in due course. All we can say is, no wonder the Council didn’t want us to see them! Unfortunately, we are not allowed to go into detail at this stage but two of the three options involve road building and traffic along the former Brislington Railway Line, despite the Labour Mayor and other members of his party telling us repeatedly there was no plan for a road in this location and even accusing us of lying about it! The truth of the matter is, we have a mayor who will say anything for electoral gain, Brislington Meadows being a case in point, and such an appalling lack of integrity and honesty is why we hope local residents will vote to scrap the Mayor in May’s referendum. In the meantime, we will continue to campaign against the Callington Road Link as we have done for five years.
Tesco ‘car meets’: In recent weeks, regular, noisy, late night car meets at Tesco, Callington Road have been making life a misery for local residents, especially in the Homemead, Gotley and Water Lane area but also further afield in Stockwood and Knowle. We’ve been in touch with the police, the council and Tesco to try to find a resolution to this issue. We will keep trying until the authorities do something about it.
New planter for Sandy Park: Great to see yet another wooden planter for Sandy Park Road. Once planted up it will be a lovely addition to our local shopping area. Thank you to Greater Brislington Together for financing its installation. 24
launches Fires at Wyevale: Many local residents have told us about several fires at the former Wyevale garden centre site, sometimes left without supervision and with the fire brigade having been called on a number of occasions. We contacted Neighbourhood Enforcement who have been in contact with the land owner to organise a site visit to discuss the issue. They are awaiting a response.
Jubilee Pool survey: Help shape Jubilee Pool’s future! Whether you’re a pool user or not, the team at Save Jubilee Pool want to hear from you. Please participate in their anonymous online survey by 19th February and help save Jubilee Pool: Here Brislington Village (Brislington Hill & Bristol Hill) Engagement Feedback: You may be interested in the initial feedback from the recent consultation on Brislington Village. According to respondents, Brislington Hill has great fitness options, hair, beauty and food outlets. Adjacent to Brislington Hill is Bristol Hill, which contains a selection of mixed-retail units including hardware, a specialist motorbike shop and fast-food takeaways. Half of the businesses surveyed recorded a decrease in footfall over the past 12 months and only half of those consulted are confident about their survival over the next 12 months.
There was a mixed response as to their level of satisfaction with the high street/area, with their main areas of concern including parking issues, road noise, and poor lighting in the Concourse alleyway and to the rear of the shops, impacting the feeling of safety for staff and visitors. 40% of people visit the high street less than once a month, usually for shopping, personal services such as hairdressers/barbers and leisure, with only 29% coming more than once a week. Some people use the area as a walk-through to other shopping destinations and people commented on the poor selection of retail and that the area feels neglected and miserable, which contributes to their visits usually being less than 30 minutes. There were also a lot of complaints about the footbridge, which is generally felt to be an eyesore. The most popular options for improvements were adding greenery to make the pavement more appealing and to help reduce noise from traffic, and more seating. Other concerns shared by businesses and residents included a better variety of shops and reducing traffic pollution and noise to allow for a better shopper experience as well as better lighting and signage advertising the free parking available (as at mid-December 2021 some of the lighting has been fixed in the Concourse alleyway and to the rear of the shops). Regarding culture/events, businesses were most interested in music events, while visitors were more interested in markets (food or mixed), closely followed by community events. If you would like to add your views, complete the online survey, which ends on Sunday 6 March: Here There will also be a drop-in, in-person, creative workshop on Saturday 19 February at the shopping precinct between 9:30 and 12:30: Here
Broadwalk Redevelopment: New plans to redevelop the nearby Broadwalk Shopping Centre have been unveiled, now renamed the Redcatch Quarter. We attended a webinar last week, where the plans were presented. 800 new homes are planned for the site along with new shops, businesses and cafes. Continued next page
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There are many positives to the plans but as with any major new development it’s vital it fits with the setting and brings benefits to the community for new and existing residents. As well as ensuring the area can handle new residents such as ensuring sufficient school and health provision is available, adding to it where needed. There are posters up in the Broadwalk Centre with the plans. A virtual exhibition and webinar recording should be available on the website shortly Here. A planning application is due to be submitted in the spring; Here
Omicron business support grant: The deadline for businesses to apply to the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant or Additional Restrictions Grant is 14 February. The government has introduced two grant schemes intended to support businesses experiencing difficulties due to COVID-19 restrictions and the rise of the Omicron variant:
Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (OHLG) is available to businesses in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors. Grants will be a one-off payment, dependent on the rateable value of your business on 30 December 2021, subject to being within the relevant subsidy (formerly known as State Aid) threshold for the business. Applications close at 12 noon on 14 February 2022. Here 26
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eBike hire scheme launches: A new electric bike hire scheme has launched in Bristol, which should help to ‘iron out’ the many hills of Bristol! We support this scheme, which will hopefully encourage more people to leave their cars at home and travel sustainably. However, like the Voi scheme, we are concerned about more and more pavement clutter, which is problematic for those who are visually impaired or have mobility issues. Reallocating car parking ba ys for cycle and scooter parking is needed. Here
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Nominated by the Mayor of Bristol and the city’s International Strategy Board, ambassadors are chosen for their strong and active international connections. It is hoped that they can use their expertise and connections to share Bristol’s story and develop new opportunities with cities across the globe. Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees said: “Our international strategy was developed in 2016, with the aim of creating a stronger and more inclusive city. We are very proud of the work we’ve done so far. Our international work is not just about trade and investment but also about leadership on global issues that affect cities, such as climate change, and working in partnership with those who have international connections to open up opportunities for culture, education and business. “With an inspiring passion for creating these essential international links, Marti, Fuad and Clare will each bring with them experience from a range of sectors and existing relationships with people and businesses from around the world. I know they will all promote Bristol brilliantly.” 28
Marti is a Partner and leads the Corporate Team within the Bristol office of national law firm Bevan Brittan with a focus of advice and support to SMEs. She has been active in building links across the African Diaspora but particularly with Jamaica and the Caribbean. She is also Chair of Black South West Network, sits on the Bristol Ideas Board and has director roles with several key social enterprises in the city. Fuad came to the UK as a refugee from Somalia with no English and went on to obtain a first-class degree in Engineering from the University of Bath followed by an MSc in Management from Lancaster Business School. He set up Ashley Community Housing in 2008 to support the resettlement of refugees like himself, and has built the organisation into one of the leading providers of integration support for excluded and marginalised people including supported housing, training and employment programmes. It now spans across three cities, employs 80 people and works with 3,500 individuals a year.
As well as working with diasporic communities living in UK, Fuad is continuously invited to present his work on integration and resettlement to international audiences. He hopes to use these extensive networks for the benefit of Bristol. Clare joined Bristol’s Watershed, one of Europe’s leading film culture and digital media centres, in 2004 establishing its creative technology programmes including Pervasive Media Studio. She became CEO in 2018. Clare works with industry, academic and creative partners from around the world to champion inclusion, support talent and develop new ideas. Clare is a trustee of the British Council and as part of Watershed’s Playable City Programme is collaborating with creative communities in Lagos, Seoul, Tokyo and Durban. The three new international ambassadors started their voluntary posts in January. The posts will initially be for one year, but with the intention that they continue on an annual basis to build a stronger and wider network of international ambassadors for the city. To read their full biographies, visit the Original by Bristol website.
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DUE DILIGENCE – FOR THE SECOND PART IN OUR SERIES
In property circles we are all familiar with the phrase “due diligence” but it is often talked about in terms of “the deal” – the bricks, mortar, facts and figures of the deal. Equally as important but often overlooked is due diligence on the people you are working with. In this, the second part of our series on due diligence, we look at the people puzzle and talk about why checking out people, as well as property deals, is every bit as important.
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We have all seen the posts on social media, you know the ones, the ones which make those of us who have been in business a while cringe. They are asking for money or JV partners, and they usually talk of amazing deals which “just cannot be missed” and are “only available today”. Further, most of us have come across the self-styled “property gurus,” sharks and unscrupulous people, who are out to con the unsuspecting of their hard-earned cash.
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When things go wrong, as they often will, do you get a sense that they will be solution focused and working side by side with you or will they be finger pointing?
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What is interesting though, is that when we hear the stories, we always think “this would never happen to me… I would never fall for this” and yet people do and, it’s often not just the newbie investors who fall for the patter and the stories, it’s the experienced ones too. In this article we are going to look at the practical things we should be doing to check out the people in the deal, whilst also looking at some of the psychological principles too. The practical checks and questions you should ask yourself: 32
ON DUE DILIGENCE WE LOOK AT - THE PEOPLE PUZZLE Others things to consider:
In addition to the more tangible criteria above, I am a huge advocate of listening to your gut instinct. The message, which comes from somewhere deep inside the sum of your accumulated experiences, knowledge, and journey through life. Unfortunately, as human beings, we can all be compromised and, when we are, we can over-ride our gut instinct. The best examples of this are from things we do all the time – from that piece of cake we eat when we’re supposed to be watching calories, to the item we bought, that we haven’t budgeted for – we’ve all done it and we are past masters at it! So, how do we prevent being compromised? The answer is in knowing yourself, your triggers and having a plan – someone to sense check with, time to stop and think, a network to bounce ideas off. Some of the highly charged emotions, which make us override our gut instinct are: •
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Last, but not least, if it feels too good to be true, the chances are that it is! Take the time you need to assess, sense check and stop, look and listen. If something still doesn’t feel right, then move on, there is always another deal and lots of super ethical people out there to partner with, that will feel right!
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Consultation on proposed controls on HMO conversions
South Gloucestershire Council is consulting with the public on proposals to introduce some restrictions on the rights of homeowners to convert existing housing into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in parts of Filton.
However, some residents have expressed concerns that an uncontrolled further increase in HMOs could significantly change the nature of the community and put more pressure on local roads and other infrastructure.
Under national planning law, smaller conversions do not always require planning permission. The proposed changes to local planning rules would cover two areas in Stoke Park and Cheswick wards and to the east of Southmead Road and Gloucestershire Road North.
South Gloucestershire Council Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Environment and Strategic Infrastructure, Cllr Steve Reade, said: “HMOs play an important role in providing housing that is affordable to many people in South Gloucestershire and we see them as continuing to play a role in doing so.
HMOs are an important part of the housing mix, providing an affordable option for people, particularly on lower incomes, to live close to where they work or study. They are typically subdivisions of larger houses, where rooms are rented to at least three people who are not part of the same family, who have shared access to facilities such as bathrooms and kitchens. HMOs rented to five or more people are required by law to be licenced and inspected by the council. Permitted Development Rights under national legislation mean that for smaller conversions, to create up to six separate rooms for rent, landlords do not need to seek planning permission from the local authority. Permission is required if an HMO will have seven or more rooms for rent. Planning law does, however, provide councils with an opportunity to restrict permitted development rights in defined areas so that they can limit the growth of HMOs where they deem it ‘necessary to protect local amenity of the well-being of an area’. The council is seeking community feedback on proposed measures, which could be made as an Article 4 Direction, which would locally amend the rights of landlords under the Town and Country Planning Act (1990). The proposal is being made to restrict the automatic right to create additional HMOs in specific areas in Stoke Park, Cheswick and Filton. The area already has a significant number of HMOs, which are used by students as well as those working nearby at some of the region’s major employers. 34
“What we are looking at with this proposal are measures that will allow the council to assess any and all future proposals to create this form of accommodation, to identify their potential impact on the surrounding community and to decide whether to allow them to go ahead. We are not proposing to stop the creation of all new HMOs in these areas, but we do want to have more control over the way our communities grow and change. “I would encourage local residents to look at the consultation materials and to let us know their views through the consultation period.” The consultation on the proposals will run for six weeks. All residents in Filton who live in the two areas that would be covered by the proposed measures will receive a letter from the council outlining the issues. Further details about the proposals are available by clicking here
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NORTH SOMERSET’S RENTAL CRISIS REQUIRES GOVERNMENT ACTION A severe shortage of rental property will have “dire long-term consequences” for North Somerset’s economy unless urgent action is taken, according to a leading property agency. The supply of long-term rented accommodation in the area is falling far short of demand, says Parker’s Estate Agents in Backwell. And Parker’s director Andrew Simmonds says that this could act as a drag on economic development for years to come. “Research has consistently shown that the supply of long-term rented accommodation in North Somerset is not meeting demand, which is among the highest of any local authority in the country,” says Andrew Simmonds. “There is also a continued pattern of tenants leaving cities such as Bristol as the trend towards home working continues, and this also impacts areas like North Somerset. 36
“Private rents have been growing faster than inflation and the Government must take immediate steps to address the downturn in investment across the private rented sector. “For property owners becoming a landlord has never been more attractive as long as you team up with an organisation that can manage the properties for you. The current trend will have dire consequences for our local economy unless it is urgently addressed. “North Somerset is a great place in which to live and work, but the mix of rental and owner-occupied property needs to be right to ensure it thrives.” Andrew Simmonds says the extent of the problem is illustrated by the fact that viewings are so oversubscribed. “Anecdotally we usually we have six or seven applications on day one of viewings and landlords generally find it very hard to differentiate between them. In fact, recently I have had two properties fetch over the asking price for monthly rent in order to be secured.”
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PRIVATE PARKING FINES TO BE CAPPED Motorists will receive better protection from the “aggressive debt collection and unreasonable fees” through a 50% cut to the private parking fine cap. Under a new parking code of practice introduced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the maximum fine will be reduced from £100 to £50 for most cases in England and Wales, but excludes London. Private car parks will also have to display prices more clearly and use a fairer appeal system and give drivers a 10-minute grace period for lateness, according to the new rules. The maximum charge will be reduced to £50 in most cases, but £70 for more serious breaches. Private companies who breach the new code could also be banned from collecting fines in the future, by having their access to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency data cut off. Levelling-up minister Neil O’Brien said online the measures aimed to protect motorists from “aggressive debt collection and unreasonable fees”. He also said: “Private companies issue roughly 22,000 parking tickets every day, often adopting a system of misleading and confusing signage, designed to extort money from motorists.
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“The new code of practice will set out a clear vision with the interests of safe motorists at its heart, while cracking down on the worst offenders who put other people in danger and hinder our emergency services from carrying out their duties.” Vehicle insurance and breakdown companies RAC hand AA ave welcomed the new code. The president of the AA, Edmund King, said online: “These much-needed upgrades to private parking rules will give better protection to drivers. For too long, those caught by private parking firms simply pay the charge to get rid of it. Thankfully these days are numbered. “Drivers should feel confident that having a single code of practice and a new appeals charter will give them confidence to appeal and be properly heard. “We are also pleased that honest mistakes, like mistyping the car registration into the machine, will now be automatically cancelled.” The RAC head of roads policy, Nicholas Lyes, added in an online statement: “The RAC has campaigned for years to end the sharp practices in the private parking sector, so we welcome the new national code that will usher in higher standards and will introduce a lower cap on penalty charge notices, an independent appeals system and an end to rip-off debt collection fees. “This will undoubtedly make drivers’ experience of using private car parks fairer while at the same time force rogue operators to clean up their acts once and for all.”
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Lloyd ter or p p u S y it ar h C ons for Rome Marathon Beck Many keen runners double up on their passion to help raise money for a cause that is meaningful for them. Lloyd Kembrey is one of those runners.
Because of this when I decided to run the Rome marathon, I of course decided to do it on behalf of Jessie May and in my cousin’s honour.
The 30-year-old from Downend, Bristol will raise money for local charity Jessie May by running the Rome Marathon on Sunday 27th March. The charity provides specialist palliative care to children with terminal and life-shortening conditions, and their families, in the South West. Jessie May has a team of dedicated nurses who provide palliative care during a child’s life, and bereavement care for families for up to 5 years after a child’s death.
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“ I discovered that I greatly enjoyed running longer distances, and along with 3 friends we decided to run our own “unofficial” marathon from Bristol to Bath, and back again, in May 2021. This was my first time running a Marathon and immediately after we all agreed never again! Then after a few months later we all decided that we would love to discover a city through running a Marathon and having previously been to Rome before we felt it was a great place to explore this way. The food and beer after the run will surely make up for it!” Lloyd is aiming for a speedy time of around 3:40 in Rome and you can support his fundraising effort via his fundraising page, https://wishy.org.uk/wish/148
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National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is relocating its head office in Bristol as part of a move to support its long-term commitment to hybrid (home and office) working for its staff, as well as supporting broader environmental and sustainability goals.
For us this is about facilitating remote working combined with an appealing office environment in order for staff to enjoy working collaboratively in person with clients and colleagues, whilst also enjoying the culturally important social aspects of work.”
The firm will move from its current Bath Street location in Spring 2023, to take up the top two floors of Assembly C, a brand new 11-storey grade A office being developed in central Bristol, close to the city’s historic harbourside.
The firm moved its Birmingham office in 2021 for the same reason, now occupying space in Colmore Row and operating a desk booking system with a full range of work environments from private booths to a business lounge.
The move comes as part of a strategy to support the firm’s future growth and create a space purpose-built for hybrid working for its 300 Bristol staff.
The 15,624 sq ft. space at Assembly C has been taken on a pre-let basis. A prime spot on Bristol’s Floating Harbour in the Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone, once complete it will include office space, cafes, shops, restaurants and public spaces.
Stephen Rosser, Clarke Willmott CEO, said: “The pandemic has transformed ways of working for Clarke Willmott and as a result we have updated our strategy overall and our property strategy specifically.
Stephen continued: “We were looking for a space that enabled a reduction of our overall space requirement given our plans for hybrid working, at the same time we wanted an office that provides an attractive destination for our staff that they will enjoy working in.
“Our people have performed exceptionally over the last two years whilst working flexibly, and largely remotely, from home to support our clients. The pandemic has fast tracked our “More broadly given our environmental ways of working and transformed the way we commitments, we want an office that delivers operate. on that front too. Assembly C meets, and in many ways exceeds, all of these require“As we look forward Clarke Willmott is fully ments.” committed to delivering excellent hybrid working. Assembly C is being developed by AXA IM Alts’ market leading Real Assets platform, alongside Bell Hammer as the development partner. Clarke Willmott was represented by Morton Property Consultants and AXA IM Alts was represented by JLL. 44
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Bristol's new sustainable office building raises the roof Construction has ramped up on Bristol's harbourside with contractors, Halsall, raising the roof on the city's new sustainable office building, CARGO Work.
CARGO Work is suited to one organisation or a small number of organisations, with space for up to 230 people across 20,270 sq ft of cutting-edge office space.
Over the last couple of months, significant progress has been made to the stand-out Grade A workspace set in the vibrant community of Wapping Wharf.
The building has been designed to be sustainable and low in energy use. Brise soleils prevent heat gain inside CARGO Work and photovoltaic roof panels take advantage of the building's sunny position to create solar energy. It will include 47 secure bicycle racks and 7 parking spaces with EV charging provision.
The concrete floor decks, load-bearing internal walls and steel frames are now complete, paving the way for the creation of this new workspace for Bristol. The progress can be seen in newly released video footage of the development, which highlights the incredible views from the contemporary, open-plan offices, and the striking frame of the glazed courtyard canopy. In the coming weeks, passers-by will see that attention has now shifted to the installation of the roof and as the final panels fall into place, work will start on the external façade. The development is housed within the stone walls of the former J S Fry warehouse, now fully restored and exposed following the removal of the roadside walls that previously ran along Wapping Road. Once complete to shell and core, future tenants have the unique opportunity to make their mark on the stylish building, working with the developer to design their own bespoke working environment. 46
Wapping Wharf is already home to an array of independent shops, restaurants, cafes and lifestyle businesses on Bristol's iconic harbourside, with this established and growing neighbourhood widely recognised for its eclectic food scene. Stuart Hatton, managing director at Umberslade, the developer of Wapping Wharf, including CARGO Work, said: "Over the past couple of months, CARGO Work has really started to take shape and you can now truly envisage what this unique building will offer, once complete. The views evident in the new video footage highlight the incredible location this development offers, right in the heart of the city. "We're now really looking forward to working with a future tenant, or tenants, to bring the interior design to life, breathing life into this striking, sustainable building."
The creation of CARGO Work will represent the return of this long-derelict former warehouse site to commercial use. Set on the corner of Wapping Road and Cumberland Road, near the Louisiana Pub, the site has stood empty for many years. Lambourn Commercial and Carter Jonas are the joint agents marketing CARGO Work. CARGO Work is designed by the award-winning architects behind phases one and two of Wapping Wharf, Alec French Architects, and is being constructed by award-winning and specialist contractor Halsall. Andy Corp, managing director of Halsall, said: "This project is one of our most exciting to date. The building is starting to come to life now that we are nearing the installation of the roof. The drone footage highlights progress on this hugely significant project, which will provide cutting-edge new workspace for Bristol in the heart of the thriving and widely praised community of Wapping Wharf." Wapping Wharf is widely acknowledged as one of Bristol’s most exciting new neighbourhoods, with around 450 homes set alongside a vibrant community of independent businesses, which have put the quarter on the map as one of the city’s go-to food destinations.
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Enquiries for CARGO Work should be made to joint agents on the scheme, Carter Jonas and Lambourn Commercial. Andrew Hardwick and Kate Richardson of Carter Jonas can be contacted by calling 0117 922 1222 or emailing andrew.hardwick@carterjonas.co.uk, or kate.richardson@carterjonas. co.uk, and Damian Lambourn of Lambourn Commercial can be contacted by calling 07796 953360 or by emailing dl@lcprop.com
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