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Fury as 'green' council accused of mowing down community's flower meadow
Residents in Bristol are outraged after a wildflower meadow, planted by volunteers, was destroyed by the city council, which is largely composed of Green Party members. The destruction has sparked criticism from environmental campaigners and community groups, who argue that such actions undermine conservation efforts and community involvement. The incident highlights tensions between local government actions and community-led environmental initiatives.
Outrage as wildflower meadow destroyed
A wildflower meadow in Bristol, planted by volunteers including Good Gym and Friends of Novers Hill and Crox Bottom, was destroyed, causing outrage among local residents and environmental campaigners. Green Party campaigner Danica Priest and others expressed anger and disappointment, criticizing Bristol City Council and the Green Party for not preventing the destruction. Labour councillors Lisa Durston and Rob Logan also expressed devastation and called for changes to prevent similar incidents. The incident highlights tensions between community efforts to promote biodiversity and council actions perceived as counterproductive.
Creative industry leader appointed new chancellor of UWE Bristol
Sir Peter Bazalgette, a prominent figure in the UK's creative industries, has been appointed as the new chancellor of the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). Known for his leadership roles at Endemol and Arts Council England, Sir Peter is expected to bring valuable insights to UWE Bristol, particularly in the creative industries. He will succeed Sir Ian Carruthers OBE, who served as chancellor for 13 years. Sir Peter's appointment is seen as a significant step for the university, enhancing its contributions to the creative sector.
Arnolfini boss resigns after Palestine Film Festival cancellation backlash
Gary Topp, executive director of the Arnolfini art gallery, has resigned following backlash over the cancellation of two Bristol Palestine Film Festival events. The gallery faced criticism from over 1000 artists and the pro-Israel group UK Lawyers for Israel, which accused Arnolfini of spreading misinformation. Despite the controversies, Topp is credited with leading the gallery out of financial difficulties since 2019. The Arnolfini board expressed gratitude for Topp's leadership and confidence in the gallery's future.
My Bristol Favourites: Dino Zelenika
Dino Zelenika, a long-time Bristol resident originally from Bosnia & Herzegovina, shares his top five favorite places in Bristol, reflecting his passion for history, horticulture, and culinary arts. His selections include the historic St John on the Wall Church, the secretive William Champion’s Garden, the internationally significant John Wesley’s New Room, the historic Ostrich Inn, and the Authentic Hot Pot & Hand-Pulled Noodles eatery. Zelenika, who runs Balkan Bites Bristol and Real Escape Travel, is also the show manager for Bristol’s first-ever rare plants show.
H&M reopens in city centre
H&M has reopened its store in Cabot Circus, Bristol, after a significant refurbishment and expansion, now including H&M HOME. The store features new click-and-collect lockers, self-service checkouts, and a focus on sustainability and climate-positive clothing. The refurbishment aims to create a more relaxing and welcoming environment for shoppers.
‘World-first’ cinema measuring audience reactions coming to Bristol
A pioneering cinema equipped to monitor audience reactions will open in Bristol in May 2024. Known as an 'instrumented auditorium,' it features advanced systems to track biometric responses such as heart rate, eye movement, and brain activity. This facility, the first of its kind globally, aims to provide valuable insights for designing commercial products, public spaces, and more. Professor Iain Gilchrist from the University of Bristol emphasized its potential to revolutionize audience feedback methods, benefiting researchers and the creative sector.
Sadness after three newborn goats go missing
Three newborn goats have gone missing from a field in east Bristol, causing distress to their mothers and concern from the Street Goat Project, a community group dedicated to livestock protection in urban areas. The group has issued an urgent appeal for information, emphasizing the goats' inability to survive without their mothers and urging the public to report any sightings or information via social media.
Exploring the lives of Black nurses in 1960s
A new project funded by Historic England, titled 'Answering the Call', highlights the experiences of Black nurses who worked at Glenside Hospital in the 1960s. The project uses oral histories, photographs, and donated materials to reflect on the lives of nurses from Commonwealth nations who came to the UK to address post-war labor shortages. One featured story is that of May Tanner from Barbados, who trained as a psychiatric nurse and faced discrimination in Bristol. The project includes sewing quotes from nurses onto old uniforms, which will be exhibited at the Glenside Hospital Museum in December 2023.
Protesters gather to advocate for special educational needs reform
Protesters are demanding better support for Special Education Needs and Disabled (SEND) children in secondary school placements, citing inadequate funding and training for mainstream teachers. Zoe Hewett, a single mother, and Sarah Taylor, another protester, highlight the challenges faced by parents in navigating the education system. Despite some funding received by Bristol City Council in late 2022, issues persist, with many local authorities failing to meet legal requirements for Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
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