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New LED lighting
The lights along Trin Mills and Bathurst Parade have been upgraded to low-energy LED units.
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Ostrich art exhibition
The Ostrich team are putting on an exhibition on the top floor of the Ostrich, spotlighting local artists.
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Railway cutting let for carparking
Hugh Pratt has successfully leased the railway cutting which will continue to function as a carpark.
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Ogee dome appeal refused
The appeal by City and Country to clad the ogee dome in a synthetic material (rather than zinc) has been refused.
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New restaurant: Limone Ristorante
A new restaurant – Limone Ristorante – has opened on Lower Guinea Street
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Ebenhaezer to be scrapped
According to BBC news, the Ebenaezer barge is finally being dismantled for scrap.
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Corner plot work
The corner plot of Guinea Street and Lower Guinea Street has been weeded and the shrubs pruned by the site’s owner – Bristol City Council.
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Bristol Harbour Activated
Bristol City Council’s ‘Harbour Activated’ initiative is inviting proposals for two areas in Bathurst Basin.
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Improved seating overlooking Basin
The level of Basin seating has been substantially improved by the Bristol Harbour Estates team.
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Railway cutting available to let
The historic railway cutting alongside Guinea Street is available to let. And the Ostrich Inn outdoor seating is being improved.
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John Sebastian’s 140th birthday
Cabot Cruising Club will celebrate the John Sebastian’s 140th birthday over the weekend 14-15 June 2025.
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Mooring along Lower Guinea Street
We recently met the Interim Harbour Master, Tony Moore, to raise our concerns about mooring along the Lower Guinea Street quay.
