Bristol City FC have today released news on their new away kit for the 2012/13 npower Championship season alongside a new partnership with Blackthorn.

Blackthorn have agreed to a deal which will see them become Bristol City’s first principal sponsor. After years of their logo appearing on the back of Bristol City kits, the logo will now be on the front of the Away kit for the first time since the 1994/5 season. However their logo will not appear on the replica junior shirts.

Guy Price (Bristol City CEO) had this to say:

“I am delighted that Blackthorn will be Bristol City’s new Principal Partners for the 2012/13 season. This is a major new sponsorship deal that means a lot to the club and its supporters. Cider is a big part of life here in the West and we’re delighted that our long-standing partnership with Blackthorn is set to continue in this way.

“Both Bristol City and Blackthorn have incredibly strong roots within our region and are among two of the biggest names in the West. This partnership brings two great West country traditions together. We have got exciting plans for this new season, so I fully except this partnership to flourish and grow”.

For more images please visit Bristol City’s website which can be found HERE

The mall are aiming to raise over £10,000 for Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal which their website can be found HERE

The Pop star will be supported by Misha B and Young Kato in a specialy build set outside the Mall at Cribbs Causeway.

If YOU want to be in with a chance of meeting Pixie Lott on June 2nd please visit the Mall’s website which can be found at www.mallcribbs.com

For those thinking about attending, there is a standard voluntary donation of £1  per ticket with all donations being used to support the development of vaccines against meningitis.

The flat located on Ashcombe Road in Weston had caught fire due to what the Fire Service say was caused by the bottom floor flat moving a gas cylinder around.

Dave Evans was said to help lead the 3 children from the burning flat to safety onto a joining roof.  Mr Evans later claimed he wasn’t a ‘Hero’, just doing what was needed to protect the children.

The Mother is fine as she was not at the property at the time and there have been no other reported injuries.

Take your time to have a look around Avon Fire Service HERE

Taking place over three days from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th May, the free festival will feature some of the UK’s finest ‘food trucks’ offering a variety of delicious street cuisine – a new concept that has gained popularity over recent months in London’s Southbank.

Colston Hall will also host a live stage throughout the event which will showcase some of Bristol’s best new musical talent. Featuring a range of local bands playing folk, acoustic and world music, performances will take place every lunchtime, afternoon and evening during the three-day event.

The street food festival will see Quakers Friars brought to life with festival-inspired food stalls and retailers and will offer the perfect opportunity for the whole family to come and enjoy tasty food, drink and free entertainment and music. Some of the vendors appearing include:

·         The Swallow Bakery: boutique bakery offering speciality cupcakes and dessert pies

·         The Hungry Gecko: A Masterchef finalist specialising in vegetarian Asian street food

·         What the Dickens: iconic British dishes and revived vintage recipes

·         Café Mor: seafood specialists from Pembrokeshire and winner of the British Street Food Award 2011

·         Big Apple Hot Dogs: inspired by New York, made using only natural and free-range ingredients

·         Byron Burgers: proper burgers and the ultimate in comfort food

·         Churros Bros: chocolaty warm churros

Kevin Duffy, Cabot Circus Centre Director, commented: “The image of street food has been transformed over the past few years and there are now a new generation of entrepreneurs offer exciting new concepts and delicious cuisine. Inspired by food-loving cities like San Francisco, the ‘food truck’ movement is fast-gaining momentum in the UK and is already hugely popular in London, as well as at festivals like Glastonbury. We’re delighted to bring a street food event to Bristol, which will offer music and entertainment for the whole family.”

“Street Food is the most important UK food trend in years” says Richard Johnson, the author of Street Food Revolution and the founder of the British Street Food Awards. “That’s why Heston is singing the praises of the street food revolution in the next issue of GQ. And Jamie has gone and got his own ice cream truck. Served out of the coolest vans, trucks and trailers, street food offers up an exciting way to eat that doesn’t break the bank. It’s throwing up a new generation of food heroes, and has given us the two most important new restaurant openings in living memory – Pitt Cue and Co and Meat Liquor. They both started out trading on the streets. The Cabot Circus event will be packed with new talent, and showcase some sure-fire contenders for the British Street Food Awards 2012 in September.”

The free event will take place from 11am to 8pm from Friday 18th until and Sunday 20th May, with the first bands playing at 12:00pm each day.

Cabot Circus features a mix of fine dining, family restaurants and cafés which are clustered around two main areas – Quakers Friars and a restaurant terrace overlooking Cabot Circus. They include Brassiere Blanc, Harvey Nichols Restaurant Bar, Italian operators Carluccio’s and Piccolino and a wide range of national names such as Zizzi, Café Rouge, La Tasca, Giraffe, Tampopo and Yo Sushi!

For more information on the free street food festival visit www.cabotcircus.com or find us on Facebook or twitter. Shops throughout Cabot Circus and Quakers Friars are open from 10am to 8pm, with restaurants open until late.

Ahead of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games this year comes the most hotly anticipated local event of them all, as the Affordable Art Fair Bristol celebrates its tenth anniversary in May. Securing its position as THE art-buying destination in the South West with prices to suit all pockets, the fair will showcase a huge selection of paintings, sculpture, photography and original prints, all priced between £40 and £4,000.

Bristol City’s Manager Derek McInnes is said to be keen on landing the 25 year old on a free transfer after his contract expires this summer. Dixon has stated his ambitions of a new challenge based in England after spending 4 years with Dundee United making 120 appearances in the process.

“I’d like to go to England, but obviously that depends on having offers. I just concentrate on playing my game – not paying attention to who might be watching and, hopefully, my agent is doing his job.”

Dixon has made 2 under 21 appearances for Scotland and been included in the Senior Squad on 1 occasion. Dixon has also attracted the attention of several league clubs including Millwall and Derby and Scottish champions Celtic.

The management duo picked up a team which had found themselves in the bottom 3 of the table for the last 3 years running and the club in general decline. They took charge only 4 weeks before the first game of the season with a limited number of players.

Wrington found it tough going from the start, looing their opening two games, but Smith and Probert were still building the squad after a very short pre-season. By Christmas Wrington found themselves in the top 4 with a strong side, 5 of which were players from the previous season.

Wrington carried on their good run of form and found themselves leading the chase to promotion closely followed by Banwell, Coombe St Nicholas and Wells City Reserves.

It was on the final day of the season when Wrington were crowned champions with out even kicking a ball as a strong Portishead Reserves side beat second place Coombe St Nicholas 2-0 who needed to win to gain promotion and the title.

The players and managment are said to already be looking forward to next season and can’t wait to get going when pre-season kicks off in early July.

Anyone wishing to attend Pre-season please contact 1st team manager Alan Smith on 07857696629.

If you would like to promote your football team, please send your news to info@welovebristol.co.uk

The Environment Agency’s Paul Gainey, said the levels of recent rainfall had been “unprecedented”, with 6 months rain had fallen in just 6 weeks.

Mr Gainey said: “In the South West we have had about three times more rain in April that we would normally expect, and it will continue to be very wet in May.

“The exceptionally heavy rain has taken pressure off the environment, and for that reason we decided to remove the drought status for the whole of the South West, including Bristol.

“We will still be monitoring groundwater supplies, the water under the ground, which is the most difficult to replenish.

“Because of the exceptionally heavy rainfall, it looks like we will have a bit of a respite.”

However, Bristol Water’s Paul Kelson warned of potential restrictions later in the year.

“We don’t expect to have any water restrictions this year now, though we will still have to be careful and manage our resources ahead of the winter.”

April saw an almost unprecedented level of rainfall in our catchment area. Over three times the average rainfall fell compared to what we would normally expect. From a resource point of view this exceptionally high rainfall has been very welcome. May so far has been a similar story.

Current resource position for our lake sources

The recent rain has boosted reservoirs considerably with the overall level now increased to 97% full. This is now above the company’s guidelines for this time of year.

Chew Lake is 97% full (76% this time last year); Blagdon Lake is 100% full (83% this time last year) whilst Cheddar Reservoir is 99% full (95% this time last year).

The Barrow Reservoirs are 81% full (89% this time last year)

Mendip rainfall this year:

In January we had 80% of the expected average rainfall, in February we had 34% and in March we only received 36% of the average rainfall. As a consequence inflow to reservoirs stopped in January. Up until April we did not anticipate our reservoirs gaining much inflow as we headed into the spring and summer months.

April Rainfall. Total rainfall for April was 159.2mm . The average for the month is 55mm.

So far in May we have had 58.8mm. The average for the month is 65mm.

The company has no plans for any restrictions to customers water use over the summer.

Two years of dry weather

The last two years have been the 4^th driest in the past 160 years. Winter rainfall was unusually low, and meant that our reservoirs effectively stopped refilling much earlier than usual. The last month and a half of heavy rainfall has reversed the impact of poor winter recharge.

Full article: http://www.bristolwater.co.uk/environment/currentSituation.asp

With around 170+ runners heading-off at 9.00am each Saturday, the group is certainly popular and numbers are growing week by week.

Taking part is easy! You simply visit the website and fill-in your details on the registration page. Upon completion

of your registration, you receive your own personal barcode, which you print and bring along with you to each run you take part in. This barcode is used as part of a simple, yet effective time recording system so you can constantly track your results. it with you each time you run.

The great news is that you can turn up to any parkrun with your barcode and participate, with results logged and tracked. There is also a facility whereby you receive an e-mail and/or text message with your results.

Tremendously fulfilling regardless of your aims, parkrun really presents a unique opportunity to participate in a free, organised event with a real cross-section of runners . Some runners log consistent 17 minute runs, but there is also a healthy proportion of those who combine a walk and jog to complete the course around the 5o minute mark .

Given it is a free event, prizes and freebies aren’t available, but what you will feel is a great sense of satisfaction in your achievements.

Bristol parkrun information:

From Monday 25th June to Sunday 8th July, Quakers Friars will be transformed into an outdoor grass area complete with deckchairs and giant size games for all to enjoy free of charge.

Shoppers will be able to sit back and catch the best of the action from the world’s most famous grand slam. Whether you’re cheering for Murray or rooting for Nadal, Quakers Friars provides the ideal setting for watching Wimbledon, so why not bring along some strawberries and cream, grab a deckchair and watch the tennis.

As Olympic fever sets in the screen will return to Quakers Friars just in time for the Games – if you want to experience the excitement and atmosphere, then head to Quakers Friars for live open air screenings and follow the most hotly anticipated competitions.

Whether you want to take in the opening ceremony in style, catch the best of Britain’s talent in the cycling or are a fan of the athletics, you won’t have to miss a moment in this exciting year. Beginning on 27th July, all of the Olympic action will be shown live until the closing ceremony on 12th August.

Kevin Duffy, Cabot Circus Centre Director said, “This summer promises to be a very exciting time for Britain and we are bringing all of the action to Quakers Friars. Only a lucky few of us will have tickets to either of this summer’s big events and we hope that the big screens in Quakers Friars will be the perfect place for people to come together and soak up the atmosphere.

“And when you start to feel peckish there are some amazing delis and restaurants nearby where you can enjoy some delicious food as well as the local produce market which will be on site every Saturday during the summer from 26th May.”

Matt Harvey is rapidly becoming a poetical national treasure thanks to appearances on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live, at the Edinburgh Festival and as host of Wondermentalist – Radio 4′s comedy-infused, musically enhanced interactive poetry cabaret. From poems about green stuff, to poems about lonely hearts, tea-bags, religious conversions, gradients, gigabytes, curtains, and lots more. This evening of poems for people who thought they didn’t like poetry will sell out fast. Plus a chance to buy signed copies of some of Matt’s collections of work such as ‘The Whole In the Sum of My Parts’ and ‘Where Earwigs Dare’

Join Matt here at The Square Club for an evening of poetic entertainment.

The Square Gallery will be adorned with the glitterati this summer as we step into our Summer Art Launch in style this May.

Featuring the work of acclaimed photographer, Angela Williams, the Square will be home to some of the world’s most illustrious stars. Photographing iconic names during the 1960s and 70s such as Marianne Faithful, Audrey Hepburn, Paul Newman and Pink Floyd. Angela’s collection reads like a hall of fame. Images selected for this exhibition have never been seen before and will be unveiled for the first time to both the artists and the public alike on the night.

We are delighted at the opportunity to share such iconic work in the beautiful setting of The Square. Our Summer Private View is by invitation only; If you wish to find out more about this exciting event please email sarah.green@thesquareclub.com

Expect a belly full of laughts with the new comedy nights at The Square, an exciting addition to comedy in Bristol! On 21st June join us for some of the countries finest comedians.

John Noel Management, home to famous faces such as Russell Brand and Karl Pilkington, will be taking our best new comedy talent to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer: Tom Davis, Dan Schreiber and Michelle de Swarte.

Tom Davis
’6ft 8inches of engaging self-deprication’ Chortle

Michelle de Swarte
‘Amusingly risque’ – Leicester Mercury

Dan Schreiber
‘smart on stage, with a penchant for quirky true stories – he has funny bones and an engagingly upbeat delivery in which to package his borderline nerdy concerns’ – Chortle

Why not make a night of it and enjoy dinner in The Square Kitchen, with our scrumptious menu before heading down to the Lower Deck Cocktail Bar to enjoy a tipple, or two!

Entry is £3 for non-members. To be added to the guestlist email sarah.green@thesquareclub.com

With guests and resident DJs, Ramshackle always keeps a fresh feel, suiting the niche market it holds.

With rooms on a variety of floors, covering a variety of music tastes from main stream Indie, to dub step.

Staff were friendly, the music good and the venue clean – not bad at-all for the £4 entry fee!

Web

www.ramshackle.co.uk

Where

When

Friday’s from 10.30pm

Featuring the work of acclaimed photographer, Angela Williams, the Square will be home to some of the world’s most illustrious stars. Photographing iconic names during the 1960s and 70s such as Marianne Faithful, Audrey Hepburn, Paul Newman and Pink Floyd. Angela’s collection reads like a hall of fame. Images selected for this exhibition have never been seen before and will be unveiled for the first time to both the artists and the public alike on the night.

We are delighted at the opportunity to share such iconic work in the beautiful setting of The Square. Our Summer Private View is by invitation only; If you wish to find out more about this exciting event please email sarah.green@thesquareclub.com

Bazaar Inspirations aims to support emerging artists in the community by facilitating a fun, relaxing environment for customer and artists alike. Sister to The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk, this will be Bazaar Inspirations first of many creative ventures, With live entertainment, interactive demonstrations and the odd creative workshop to compliment the art.

Windmill Hill’s Spring Festival promises to be a fun-filled day for all the family, there will be face-painting, bouncy-castles a bar and cafe with live music throughout the day. Tickets will be available on the door: adults £5, Under 16s free!

According to witnesses Ibrahim M and Matt A, Police initially attended to the motor around 12:45, and unsuccessfully attempted to bring the blaze under control. “The flames just seemed to engulf the car within minutes, the Police really didn’t stand a chance” Ibrahim said.

Initial reports indicate that there were no casualties and the occupants of the vehicle were able to escape to the side of the road.

Media courtesy of Ibrahim M and Matt A.

The market offers a wide range of arts and crafts including Steam punk Jewellery, Blacksmith, Homemade Cakes. In total almost 30 unique traders will be on display.

The event is free entry and in the event of bad weather will be held inside. The market is being run in association with the Stokes Croft Street Market

To enjoy – an eclectic mix of poems – a range of moods and themes – from some of Bristol’s best poets. PLUS four zassy poetry films from Diana Taylor, a leading Bristol filmmaker.

PLUS a performance poet special guest to wow you in a different way.

A short evening of poetry to really relish.

In addition to this evening of wonderful words, the Lansdown Poets Anthology Launch will be taking place on Friday 27th April at the Bradley Grant Gallery. The Lansdown Poets only release an anthology every two years, containing the best work from their members including names such as David Cook, Charles Thompson, David Whitwell and Geoffrey Ford. We urge you to attending if you have the chance, it is an opportunity not to be missed.

John Williams, Partner at Fusion Music says “We are really pleased to be working with The Square Club. This is an excellent venue to show case the bands/artists we work with. Over the coming months our line up will include a range of artists comprising of bands, acousitc duo’s and DJ’s”. Fusion Music offer a full range of packages to suit all budgets for weddings. More information can be found on their website: www.fusionmusicmanagement.co.uk/weddingpackages

Bristol Water continues to urge customers to be sensible with their water usage despite the current cooler, damper weather.

Although there is no immediate threat to public water supplies at present, we ask customers to be careful in their use of water and remember, every drop you use ultimately has to come from the same rivers and springs that are now at risk of damage due to the drought.

Whatever is wasted today could well be much needed later in the summer.

The last two years have been the 4^th driest in the past 160 years. Winter rainfall from November to March has been the lowest since 1975/76. These conditions have meant that our reservoirs effectively stopped refilling over two months earlier than usual.

It would take much more significant, sustained rainfall over the next month to improve the position.
The company has been taking action for months to conserve reservoir stocks. We have done this by maximising use of groundwater sources and transferring large volumes of water from the River Severn. This year we are on target to achieve the lowest leakage rate in the company’s history somewhere around 15% below the level set by the industry regulator Ofwat.

If the generally dry conditions continue over the next few months, reservoir storage will rapidly fall, reducing the water we will have available later in the year and make it difficult to refill reservoirs to a safe level in time for 2013.

We are carefully monitoring the levels of reservoirs relative to trigger levels set out in our drought plan. These trigger levels ill initiate actions to reduce water consumption. Initially these actions will be appeals and the continued provision of water saving devices to help customers use less water. If these appeals are not effective we may ultimately have to consider banning the use of hosepipes and other discretionary water uses by domestic customers.

Read the full release here: http://www.bristolwater.co.uk/news/mainNews.asp?newsID=984

Taking place under the Cabot Circus glass roof on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April, the ‘Spring Summer 2012 Fashion Show’ will feature the latest looks from the new collections available from stores in the centre.

And, with outfits from high-street to high-end, the catwalk will showcase something for every budget and taste – whether you want to indulge your feminine side with pretty florals, grab attention with this season’s acid brights or spice it up a bit with the latest Miami trends.

As the weekend of free fashion shows begins, savvy shoppers will be able to enjoy some fantastic discounts and offers at many of Cabot Circus’ stores and restaurants.

Visitors can also indulge in free treatments at the ‘pamper lounges’, where experts from House of Fraser, Harvey Nichols, Sanctuary Spa, Seanhanna and the Body Shop will be on-hand to treat shoppers and talk through the latest hair and beauty trends.

Shoppers can also get inspiration from fabulous clothes and brilliant beauty buys that will be showcased in glass display cases dotted around Cabot Circus and Quakers Friars.

Retailers that will be featured in the Fashion Show include House of Fraser, Harvey Nichols, French Connection, Ted Baker, Fred Perry, Next, River Island, Bank, New Look, Reiss and Warehouse – and many more..

Local street dance company Hype – which has previously won awards including the World Street Dance Championships and worked with artists Neyo and Sean Paul – will be participating in the fashion show this year for the first time. Young members from the Bristol-based dance crew will be turning their hand to modeling for the day as they strut their stuff on the catwalk for a special childrenswear show at 5pm on Saturday.

The Cabot Circus Fashion Show are being presented by JP, one of London’s hottest stylists, who will give even the most fashion reluctant a nudge in the right direction to fulfil their style potential.

SHOWTIMES:

SATURDAY 21 APRIL

Cabot Circus (level 1, outside House of Fraser)

11.30am / 12:30pm / 1:30pm / 2:30pm / 3:30pm / 4:30pm

Children’s Fashion Show with Hype: 5pm

SUNDAY 22 APRIL

Cabot Circus (level 1, outside House of Fraser)

12pm / 1pm / 2pm / 3pm / 4pm

For more information on the Cabot Circus Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Show visit www.cabotcircus.com or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Shops throughout Cabot Circus and Quakers Friars are open from 10am to 8pm, with restaurants open until late.

Pop starlet Pixie Lott will be headlining the exclusive event with a 45minute set, supported by X Factor finalist Misha B and local Cheltenham band Young Kato, while Bristol born comedian and MTV presenter Joel Dommett will compere the two hour concert.

With 10,000 free tickets to be given away fans hoping to attend are encouraged to check www.mallcribbs.com for a full list of ticket giveaway dates.

Tickets to the concert are free of charge, but fans are asked to donate £1 in exchange for their ticket to raise vital funds for a Life for a Cure, Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal; a local cause raising money in association with Meningitis UK to find the ‘ultimate’ vaccine to fight meningitis.

Maria Crayton, Head of Marketing at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, said:

“We want to create a really memorable event as well as support a Life for a Cure. We’re really excited about the line-up and hope that people will be generous in supporting such a worthy cause.”

Free tickets to the concert will be available to collect from the upper level of The Mall at Cribbs Causeway on various dates throughout April and May. For more information check www.mallcribbs.com.

The Bristol Jubilee, 7pm, 2nd June 2012 (gates open 4:30pm).

The Bristol Jubilee Concert is a ticket only event. For more information on ticket giveaway dates, details of the concert and full terms and conditions visit www.mallcribbs.com

To find our more about a Life for a Cure and how your donations can help visit http://www.ryanbresnahan.org/

Isle of Wight Festival 2012

The 14th Isle of Wight Festival is on the 22nd, 23rd & 24th June 2012.

With big names including Primal Scream, Bruce Springsteen and Tinie Tempah playing over a period of 4 nights, the Isle of Wight Fesitval is sure to be a massive hit.

Combining silent discos, kinetic playgounds that help to power the event, and eco bike rides, there are many activities to keep you excited.

www.isleofwightfestival.com

2012 Pricing

Bestival Festival 2012

Bestival 2012 takes place between Thursday 6th and Sunday 9th September 2012 at Robin Hill Countryside Adventure Park near Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight.

Bestival continues to identify the best underground sounds and artists. Combining the likes of Bat for Lashes, Top Cat and Dirty Beaches with more mainstream acts such as Spiritualized and New Order.

Confirmed acts include

Stevie Wonder, New Order,The xx, Sigur Rós, Friendly Fires, 2manydjs – live, Soulwax, Justice, Two Door Cinema Club, Hot Chip, Bat For Lashes, Nero, and Emeli Sandé

http://2012.bestival.net

Sorry if you actually fell for this one!

Some tweets related to the Lynx edible product:

Lynx deodorant ‘slow release’ edible tablets. Ha. Surely another… #aprilfool

I am most annoyed that my local store doesn’t stock the new lynx edible as advertised in todays sun very disapointed in you.

“Lynx Edible” haha, #aprilfools #didntfoolme

Lynx Spray Mobile App

It seems @LynxEffectUK have been hard at work this April Fool’s day. We can also reveal that the Lynx Spray Mobile App, unfortunately isn’t going to happen. Sorry to those of you that were contacting us on how to download the Lynx App. On a side-note, we cannot believe that the word ‘Gullible’ has been removed from the dictionary. #Ahem.

What is April Fools’ Day?

April Fools’ Day is celebrated in different countries in the Northern Hemisphere on April 1 every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools’ Day, April 1 is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated as a day when many people play all kinds of jokes and foolishness. The day is marked by the commission of good-humoured or otherwise funny jokes, hoaxes, and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, teachers, neighbors, work associates, etc.

Cabot Circus will be supporting the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in National Heart Month by turning the Bristol Wheel Red and offering free blood pressure checks on George White Street on Friday 24th February from 10.30am – 3pm.

The Bristol Wheel – located at the Podium in Broadmead – will be illuminated red from Thursday to Sunday to celebrate ‘Wear Red Day’ and to raise awareness of heart disease in the UK. Nurses from Lloyds Pharmacy will also be on hand in Cabot Circus to give free blood pressure checks and offer advice to shoppers on how to keep a healthy heart.

With over 2.7 million people in the UK currently suffering with heart disease, Cabot Circus is raising money to support Red for Heart, the BHF’s fundraising campaign which encourages people across the UK to think about their hearts and raise money to save lives.

Kevin Duffy, Centre Director at Cabot Circus, said “We are delighted to be involved with the BHF and to help raise awareness of the very important issue of heart health. We encourage our shoppers to take advantage of the free blood pressure tests and get free advice on healthy living on Friday.”

Lucy Saunders, BHF Fundraising Volunteer Manager for Bristol, said: “Our Red for Heart campaign encourages everyone to get involved in fundraising events throughout National Heart Month, as well as taking part in National Wear Red Day. We’re really grateful to Cabot Circus and the Bristol Wheel for going Red for Heart, as without the continued support of organisations and fundraising individuals across the nation, we couldn’t continue our life saving work in the fight against heart disease – the nation’s biggest killer.”

To find out more and to order your free Red for Heart Fundraising Kit today – visit bhf.org.uk/red or call 0300 330 0645

There was said to be concern by some that a drought could affect the Bristol Water region, given recent news that the south east of England is now officially in a state of drought, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed.

“The reservoirs have risen by 1% from last week and now stand at an average of 78% full. That is 1% higher than at this time last year and very close to the guidelines. Bristol Water does NOT have a drought and is NOT planning any hose bans.

Over the week, Chew Lake stayed the same at 73% full (71% this time last year); Blagdon Lake is 76% full (84% this time last year) whilst Cheddar Reservoir is 96% full (81% this time last year).

The Barrow Reservoirs are 73% full (89% this time last year)

Mendip rainfall: Total for December was 108.2 mm (102% of the average). Total rainfall for January was 77.00 mm (82% of the average). The standard average for the whole month is 94 mm. So far in February we have had 12.8m (average for the month is 67mm)”

The first thing to great you as you enter is a relaxed bar area, an ideal portal from which to get your drinks, and start your Java experience! If you are looking to get your grove on, there is a well-sized dance floor in the back room that boasts a multi-color lighted dance floor and it’s own mini bar.

The staff came across as extremely helpful, courteous and friendly.
Although you can usually expect to queue, the door staff presented a professional service, ensuring a fair system and short wait before entry.

Ideal for those in search of a contemporary and stylish night-out in Bristol. Java Bar and Club can get particularly busy.

The club offered the ideal blend between a lively vibe thanks to a good selection of music, aswell as more refined areas for conversation to be held.

Address:
9 Park Street,
Bristol,
BS1 5NF

“Java Cocktail Bar & Club, set over two rooms with the additional exclusivity of the Mauretania Bar & Lounge has developed and grown under new management since the beginning of 2011. Java has built a robust reputation as a premium destination offering a unique experience of refinement, sophistication and serious partying within the Bristol nightlife scene.

We are proud to possess a team of dedicated staff consistently delivering a high level of service to all. Java introduces an elite clubbing environment where every customer is made to feel special, safe and well looked after.

Explore our up to date photo galleries of the venue and recent events, and find out about all the latest upcoming events on offer in the world of elite clubbing.”

Web: www.JavaBristol.co.uk