Author name: david-demery

During the recent Harbour Festival, visitors to Bathurst Basin and drinkers at the Ostrich Pub left a substantial volume of litter behind, including a large volume of cigarette ends.

The concrete planters on Bathurst Parade are in full bloom. Placed there by the Harbourmaster’s office, they were largely ignored until individuals from Merchants Landing Residents Association agreed to plant and maintain them.

We are concerned that the space in the Bathurst Basin car park where the bins are located may now be used by fly tippers.

Notices recently posted by the Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS) remind visitors of the dangers of injury or drowning in the Harbour’s cold water, especially after drinking.

Despite the threatening weather, Bathurst Parade residents met for their second celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – the first being Merchants Landing Residents Association Garden Party held the previous day.

Casamia is to close in August. Executive chef Zak Hitchman blames rapidly increasing costs which have made the business financially unviable

Bristol Harbour Estates Office respond with commendable speed to FOBB concerns over the steps from Phoenix Wharf to Redcliffe Parade.

Paco Tapas restaurant have made substantial changes to their seating and plan to take over the neighbouring Pizza restaurant.

Cabot  Cruising Club are raising funds by hosting Cardiff Opera’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera The Pirates of Penzance.

The dull grey fencing to the left of the Ostrich Inn was brightened on Easter Saturday by Zed, a Bristol artist commissioned by the Ostrich.

Cabot Cruising Club presents The Lightship Arts Festival: 12th to 20th March 2022. 9 exciting days aboard The John Sebastian Lightship. Music, comedy, drama and entertainment for the children.

The boys from the Rhythm and Booze Project return to deliver a night of whisky, music and mischief on the John Sebastian. This will be a combination gig and whisky tasting.