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1. Walk
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Walking is simple, free, and one of the easiest ways to become healthier and help improve air quality. In this section we aim to tempt you to leave the car at home and do more walking: you can discover ...
04 May 2018
2. Partners
(Category)
The Bishopston Society is not a single-issue group, it's more a node in a network. We work with a range of partners and like-minded organisations. This section presents our partners and links to organisations ...
28 February 2018
The following information is taken from the HowZat Residents' Group newsletter: We wanted to make you aware that Gloucestershire County Cricket Club has made further amendments to their attempt to change ...
03 May 2019
The IPCC tells us that climate change is the biggest threat humans have ever faced and we need to stay below 1.5 degrees of warming. But what does that mean? Details of the first talk - 'Where Are We With ...
17 February 2019
... Gloucester Rd Task Group and the Bishopston Anti-graffiti volunteers have not had to charge for any of the work we have done in the past because we were funded initially by BCC and then by the Neighbourhood ...
03 February 2019
We are pleased to report that it has been a busy year for BOSA which started around a year ago in 2017 with the amalgamation of two informal groups with shared concerns working in Bishopston and St. Andrews ...
15 January 2019
This talk is on 'Walled Gardens and Old Growing Techniques' and is being given by John Salvat at The Station​​ ​(the old fire station) on Silver St. BS1 2AG in the Dance Studio on the 2nd Floor, 7pm - ...
02 January 2019
... Parking Schemes (RPSs) in the adjoining areas of Cotham, Redland and Montpelier as well as restricted parking in other areas such as The Downs. Now a new campaigning group, The Bishopston and St. Andrews ...
28 August 2018
The future of the fantastic work of the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Street Scene Group has been put in jeopardy following a change in policy crucially affecting its partnership with Bristol Waste Company. ...
17 May 2018
Walking in a group is a great way to start walking, make new friends and stay motivated. There are lots of different walking groups in Bristol. They cater for all abilities so you don’t need to worry ...
04 May 2018
... Group   Letter from GCCC: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB, BRISTOL : SEASON 20 1 8 I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying at least some hints of spring after all the snow of late. At ...
06 April 2018
... when the core group met with Officers and Councillors. The Facebook page has allowed us to share with each other and Councillors what is happening day to day and has done away with the need for a monthly ...
01 September 2017
Thursday, May 19th, 7.30 pm.  BCR Energy Group meeting at Redland Park United Reformed Church, BS6 6SA. Energy researcher/writer Nikki Jones www.exploringoilandgas.co.uk will give a 45 minute overview ...
02 May 2016
    The BCR Energy Group have just organised demonstrations and workshops on: Low-cost lighting and Draftproofing. They have also arranged internal home thermal imaging surveys for anyone wishing to ...
28 October 2015
CAG and Montpelier Conservation Group have been awarded  funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to explore your memories of Westmoreland House. The project focuses on the short period of the building’s ...
27 January 2014
I am writing as one of the members of the Traders and Residents Against Sainsbury’s Horfield Group which is pursuing a judicial review of the decision to grant planning permission to Sainsbury’s at the  ...
22 December 2013
The BCR Street Scene group, under the auspices of Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership, is still looking for people who wish to help improve their local area by acting as 'Street ...
23 September 2013
... Those of us left behind from the pre-October committee have undertaken to help anyone stepping forward, and are keeping things alive, if dormant, in case a handover to a new leader/group becomes possible. ...
09 June 2020
19. BCR Street Scene Newsletter
(Other news and events)
... Streets Forum Several of the BCR SSG core group attend one or more of the Clean Streets Forums. Most of us would prefer not to attend meetings but are worthwhile when you manage to get change. Over the ...
04 February 2020
 Bishopston and St Andrews Traffic and Parking Group (BOSA) give more details of this survey and discuss its implications for a Residents Parking Scheme. See the full BOSA background paper and discussion ...
26 November 2019
... in involving new people to help in their organisations and in attracting younger members Might TBS consider merging with another local group like RCAS or combining in some way? Sustainable Bishopston ...
20 November 2019
... all groups and organisations interested and involved in Bristol’s transport. This is not an easy task when these disparate and specialist groups tend to want ‘to go their own way’. For TFGB, transport ...
24 October 2019
... a local application until it was too late to submit an objection. In 1974 a group of residents with the help of the late David Harrison of the Evening Post established Bishopston Residents’ Association ...
04 October 2019
... around the area and see what needs doing. Is it epicormic tree growth like a group of Redland residents tackled on Thursday? Would it improve the street if vegetation over growing onto the pavement ...
13 September 2019
... pollution monitoring with the children. There are also plans afoot to bring together a group of parents called School Streets Bishopston, two from each local primary school to support each other and share ...
29 July 2019
  The latest newsletter from the UWE based, but European wide, air pollution study group. It includes an interview with Andrew Edwards, Air Quality Project Manager at BCC. The newsletter can be read here ...
16 July 2019
... to giving speakers from Medact , Living Streets Bristol , Bristol Cycling Alliance and School Streets Bristol. The latter group has gained useful experience of working with Hackney council to control and ...
21 June 2019
... a graffiti kit to take home with you.  If you know additional people in your area who may be interested then please pass on the information. The BCR Street Scene core group will be happy to support ...
06 June 2019
29. Festival of Nature 2019
(Other news and events)
Bishopston may not be over endowed with green and 'wild' spaces, but Bristol as a whole does have a lot of parks and open spaces where groups are working hard to encourage and develop their potential for ...
20 May 2019
... Bullivant and Colin Moody found they were advertising their work alongside Mike Manson, local author and historian, while the Kelvin Players were promulgating their amateur dramatics group, cheek by jowl ...
17 April 2019
... in partnership with existing community groups to undertake community-led high street and town centre cleans. Since Gloucester Rd has 350 retail shops, second only to Broadmead and Cabot Circus (452) ...
07 April 2019
... of favourite "who's who's" on Bishopston's cultural and social scene. But it's not too late to nominate more organisations, including your own. As previously invited... Which Bishopston cultural groups ...
19 March 2019
... community organisations and traders groups have been opening up recently. We supported a vote for BID to continue (see here). TBS also has sympathy with the negative campaigning and other discourteous ...
18 March 2019
... unable to come, and from the nominations offered by participants emerging from the group-work slot. Briefing for "exhibitors" Please help promote the event to your members/networks - flyers are ...
15 March 2019
35. BCR Street Scene March '19 Newsletter
(Other news and events)
BISHOPSTON, COTHAM & REDLAND STREETSCENE VOLUNTEER GROUP NEWSLETTER –March 2019. 1.The next BCR Street Scene “drop-in” session is at Bishopston Library on Monday March 11th, 4.30 to 6 pm. 2.Fly-tipping: ...
05 March 2019
36. January 2019
(Newsletters)
  January 2019  ......after an insight into planned priorities for the Society in 2019, we address the futures of the Gloucester Road and St Andrews Park.  The forthcoming celebration of Bishopston ...
05 March 2019
... In Bristol, with funding from Bristol City Council, Lifecycle can offer: Adult Lessons, Children's Lessons, Training in Schools, Training at the Workplace. Group Rides are available for: over 55s, Wellbeing, ...
26 February 2019
...  (Brand name of the Cyclists' Touring Club.) Has some useful “How to…” guides, eg How to teach your child to ride a bike. Offers links to bike groups to find people to cycle with. North Bristol Cycling ...
26 February 2019
... practices and an invitation to the Residents' Meeting on Thursday. Best Wishes HowZat? Residents' Group Please come along and share your experiences of last season, hear about plans for this season ...
17 February 2019
Details of the most recent proposed changes (and objections) to the original plan by the developers, PG Group, can be seen at carriageworks
11 February 2019
... local residents) to set the agenda for this celebration, rather than setting it for you. Which Bishopston cultural groups do you love, and why? What social events and organisations do you want to tell ...
06 February 2019
As many readers will be aware, The Bishopston Society is run by a small elected committee and a group of valued helpers. Being accountable to our members, the committee tries to make explicit the policies ...
05 February 2019
Back in 2017, concerns over air quality issues in Bishopston led to the formation of the campaign group, Clean Air Bishopston (CAB), in partnership with Sustainable Bishopston, Bristol Walking Alliance ...
15 January 2019
... aid of ‘close pass mats’ and Virtual Reality sets supplied by Cycling UK – see here. Bath trams: a group is lobbying for trams to be considered for Bath – see impressive website here . They held a conference ...
08 January 2019
... should not stop us from enforcing this now.” The Conservative Group also supported the motion but Cllr Liz Radford called on the council to take a “bold approach” and consider enforcing it city-wide. ...
17 December 2018
46. BCR Street Scene Newsletter
(Other news and events)
Contents: BCR Graffiti Removal New BCC Graffiti Action Group BWC Xmas collections Leaf Collection Great British High Street Competition BCR Street Scene drop in session Bishopston Library Monday ...
04 December 2018
A summary of the wide ranging work of this group during the last year can be found here
05 November 2018
48. The Future of Bristol’s parks?
(Other news and events)
... City Council to ensure its parks & green spaces are well looked after and to help local groups enhance their green spaces. BPR is now moving towards a new and potentially much more important role by taking ...
04 November 2018
... overlooking Gloucester Road. ‘Shared space’ solutions such as those found all over the city centre are an expensive disaster, pitting cyclists and pedestrians against each other and leaving neither group ...
19 October 2018
... to help reduce the impact on particular groups. The consultation is not expected to result in significant changes to the scheme which has been chosen. ● 2019 onwards: Detailed planning and implementation. ...
10 September 2018
... Bristol Civic Society (BCS). The following information is from the latest release of the Campaign Against Tower Blocks group: The draft document supports tall building development, 'despite unambiguous ...
07 September 2018
The Kingsdown Conservation Group tries to protect and enhance the area, and stimulate public interest in it. The Conservation Area Character Appraisal sets out the City Council’s policies for Kingsdown. ...
23 April 2016
53. The Bristol Bike Project
(Search - Web Links / Bristol)
Main aim: to provide a valuable and empowering service for underprivileged and marginalised groups of people within our community whose lives would greatly improve through the benefit of having accessible, ...
23 April 2016
54. Stoke Park Action <span class="highlight">Group</span>
(Search - Web Links / Neighbourhood)
Stoke Park Action Group is a member group of Lockleaze Voice – a community group formed to ensure the views of the Lockleaze community of Bristol are heard by those making decisions that affect our neighbourhood ...
23 April 2016
55. Friends of Horfield Common
(Search - Web Links / Neighbourhood)
A group of volunteers working to ensure that Horfield Common – including Wellington Hill Playing Field, and the Ardagh – are able to be made use of, and enjoyed by the local community as the amazing assets ...
23 April 2016
56. Design Bristol
(Search - Web Links / Bristol)
Design Bristol is a forum for anyone involved or interested in achieving quality place-making in Bristol. This could include built environment professionals, neighbourhood groups, students, or people who ...
23 April 2016
57. Bristol Tree Forum
(Search - Web Links / Bristol)
Bristol Tree Forum is a large band of volunteers dedicated to increasing the tree canopy cover of Bristol”. Activities: Comment on Planning Policies and Applications, find locations to plant new trees, ...
23 April 2016
58. Bristol Parks Forum
(Search - Web Links / Bristol)
Bristol Parks Forum was established by Bristol Parks as an umbrella organisation for community park groups and organisations in the city with an interest in their local parks and green spaces. The forum ...
23 April 2016
59. Bristol Neighbourhood Planning Network
(Search - Web Links / Bristol)
A network of voluntary groups within the Bristol area, working together to help themselves and each other get better involvement in how their neighbourhoods are developed, through the planning system. ...
23 April 2016
60. Bristol Independent Shops
(Search - Web Links / Bristol)
Campaigning group aiming to keep local highstreets alive by encouraging the use of local independent retailers, cafes, restaurants.
23 April 2016
This 700 year old + hedge runs between Henleaze Park and Phoenix Grove. The 295ft (90m) long boundary straddles the Henleaze Junior School playing fields and Golden Hill Sports Ground.
19 April 2016
62. Sustainable Redland
(Search - Web Links / Neighbourhood)
Sustainable Redland started in 2005. We are not an ‘institution’ – we have no staff and no committee. We are one of many local groups working on how Bristolians will thrive beyond oil, and on lightening ...
19 April 2016
The aims of the group are to maintain, develop and promote the amenity and heritage of Redland Green for the benefit of the local community and those who use the Green.
19 April 2016
64. Carriageworks
(Search - Web Links / Neighbourhood)
A group working to develop the long neglected Stokes Croft site. The Overall Vision of this group: The Carriageworks development will make a positive contribution to the economy, culture and environment ...
19 April 2016
65. Howzat campaign
(Search - Web Links / Bishopston)
HowZat? is a campaign group formed by local residents from Bishopston and Ashley Down. The objective of the group is to challenge and revise the stadium expansion plans put forward by Gloucestershire County ...
19 April 2016
66. Sustainable Bishopston
(Search - Web Links / Bishopston)
The local 'green' group, looking at ways to live our lives in a more environmentally friendly way. ...
19 April 2016
67. GRAB campaign (and 'Love Gloucester Road'
(Search - Web Links / Bishopston)
GRAB - The Gloucester Road Alternative Bag Campaign - is a group of local residents, shoppers and traders who are interested in helping the Gloucester Road become more sustainable - environmentally and ...
19 April 2016