Author name: David Demery

De-looping of electricity supply to the newer properties in Bathurst Parade took place on 16th February. This allows residents to use car chargers and electric heating systems which were not possible with the looped service.

Arup are working on a Biodiversity Work Package to inform the Bristol Harbour Place Shaping Vision. As part of this work, Friends of Bathurst Basin were invited to a workshop to discuss the draft findings of this work package so far.

Lightship Theatre presents Queen Lear, a gender-reversed production of Shakespeare’s King Lear brought into a modern-day setting.

Mono Consultants Ltd have withdrawn their application for planning permission to install a 17.5 metre Apollo DS 5G mast with 6 antennas, one cabinet and meter cabinet on Coronation Road close to the Asda petrol station.

On Sunday 17th October, a music, sound and film event created by Bristol based artist Kathy Hinde took place around Bathurst Basin, all inspired by listening to Bristol from an underwater perspective.

In response to the Swim Bristol Harbour campaign to allow swimming in Bristol Harbour, the Harbour Office has posted signs  warning about the health hazards of entering the water.

Local artist Kathy Hinde led a participatory Deep Listening Walk with water quality scientist Ana Castro-Castellón around Bathurst Basin.

Lightship Theatre on the John Sebastian features a double bill with ‘dry wit phenoms’ Billy Whizz and art rockers As Thou Wilt.

There have been interesting developments involving the Sanchez Group Restaurants along Lower Guinea Street.

Batala Bristol, the Samba reggae and street drumming group, have been performing live outside the Ostrich Inn.