fishpondsvoice April, 2022 — ISSUE 85
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Bright future for M32 flyover Artists have brightened up the drab concrete of the M32 Eastville flyover, as plans for a park and ride to take traffic off the motorway take a step forward. PAGE 11
Standing with Ukraine Brothers Qetarie and Makonnen Hirose slept in a tent to raise money for UNICEF UK's Ukraine appeal PEOPLE in the Fishponds area are sending help refugees – but is calling for the Government to and showing solidarity with Ukrainians after the remove obstacles for those trying to reach the UK. Russian invasion which has claimed thousands of It is a call echoed by members of a boxing club, lives. who were frustrated in their efforts to arrange for A woman who grew up in Ukraine worked on a Ukrainian teenage European champion and his an appeal which saw tons of aid brought in to a mum to come to the UK. community hall by people from across the region, Fundraising events have been held across the then taken across Europe by volunteers in vans and area – including by two boys who raised more than lorries. £1,000 by sleeping in a tent in their garden. She is now offering help with translation to Pages 2,3, 4 and 5
Mayor's future in your hands Ahead of a vote to decide whether the role of Bristol Mayor should be scrapped, the Voice has asked both sides of the debate to have their say. PAGES 30 & 31
Cuts to buses Bus operator First is cutting some of its services through Fishponds, and axing one route completely. PAGE 10
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