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BRISTOL UPDATES CALLING ALL ASPRING FILMMAKERS Redmaids’ High School has recently announced that the Bristol Schools 48-Hour Film Challenge is back this summer and will take place between 2426 June. The challenge is now open for registration for students from schools and extra-curricular clubs from across the city. All Bristol students aged 7-18 are invited to take up this fast-paced and creative challenge and shoot, edit and submit a short original four-minute film with any device or their mobile phones within 48 hours. The project is endorsed by IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. At the same time, it has also received endorsement via Bristol Film as the UNESCO City of Film, which supports Bristol’s dynamic and diverse film communities. The challenge is hosted by Redmaids’ High School and film education charity Into Film. Schools are invited to register their challengers by 17 June 2022. Teams must also have a designated adult to oversee the weekend, and there is a charitable donation fee of £5 per team. The earlier teams register, the more workshops and guidance they will have access to, so early registration is encouraged. • For further information or to register, visit: info.redmaidshigh.co.uk
THE UNSEEN CYBER EXPERTS While you are reading this article, a complex range of cyber threats from around the world is targeting the UK’s national infrastructure, including energy supply. Behind the scenes, Cyber experts at Leonardo in Bristol are working 24/7 to protect the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure from cyber attacks. The health of the UK’s energy network is a high priority for the UK Government and electric, nuclear and renewable energy are used to power factories, blue light services and hospitals as well as heat homes, fuel cars, and support industry. Scott Bartlett, Head of Consulting for the Leonardo Cyber & Security Division said: “We’re only just starting to discover the potential of what 5G technology can achieve across society, whether that be at your local power station, or on your phone. This could cover everything from energy supply, water and defence, to communications and emergency services. All of these elements deliver critical components for the general smooth running of society and have potential application not just in the UK, but all around the world. 5G provides freedom of action, and that freedom needs to be protected.” • uk.leonardocompany.com
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JUNE 2022 | No 211
FULL FIBRE BROADBAND ARRIVES IN PORTISHEAD & CLEVEDON Bath-based Truespeed has propelled the expansion of its gigabit broadband into North Somerset, having started rolling out its full fibre network into two new West Bristol areas, Portishead and Clevedon. Connected by more than just their iconic coastal routes, the two seaside towns will now be connected to ultrafast, gigabit broadband. Over 8,000 premises across these areas of North Somerset are set to benefit from Truespeed’s ultrafast, ultra-reliable broadband offering speeds of up to 900Mbps. Designed to provide the ultimate online experience, the state-of-the-art network delivers around the clock reliable connectivity. Reaping the benefits of guaranteed symmetrical upload/download speeds, residents and businesses can use multiple devices simultaneously to stream HD films, video call and upload and download large files with no drop-in service. Thanks to its futureproof 10Gbps capability, the network will continue delivering cutting edge speeds and crystal-clear connectivity for decades to come. Keeping its community focused ethos at the forefront of the expansion, the South West based firm is investing £9 million into North Somerset with the arrival of its ultrafast network. The firm also remains steadfast in its commitment to provide schools and community hubs passed by its network to free broadband for life and has provided over 100 free connections to date. Planning and building works are already well underway in both areas, with the first customers expected to go live by early summer 2022. Truespeed’s highly skilled teams are working closely alongside local residents, businesses and councils to ensure the build is completed at pace and preserves the area’s iconic scenery. On a mission to bring under-served towns, cities and rural communities across the South West the benefits of affordable, full fibre broadband, Truespeed is providing a service that will benefit communities for generations to come. • truespeed.com
