Forthcoming Events... (Local events listings are free.... get in touch and we'll put them here.)
TRESA Garden Festival 2010
The annual Totterdown Garden Festival ‘flower power market’ was held on Saturday 26th June, 11.00am-3.00pm in Totterdown Square (in the area around Oxford Street shops). Thank you to everyone who supported us on a lovely sunny day and thank you to all our new signed up members - you really help us keep going.
The Front Garden competition has been judged. There were five main winners and 13 highly recommended gardens. Here are four of this year's winners...
Front Room Art Trail
Front Room 2010: This year's art trail will take place Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd November. Planning has started with the first general meeting held on June 8th and we'll keep you posted as we get news. Please note TRESAcic supports the event through our newsletter and website but we do not organise it. You can also visit and sign up to help at the official website here...
Neighbourhood Partnership Meetings
The Neighbourhood Partnership and Forum meetings have now replaced the PACT meetings. These meetings are your opportunity to express your concerns to the council and have a say in directing local neighbourhood Policing priorities. Totterdown is in the Windmill Hill area and is part of the group:
Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill
Wednesday 4 August (Filwood NF), 1-3pm, venue to be confirmed
Monday 13 September (Windmill Hill NF), 7 - 9pm, venue to be confirmed
Monday 4 October (Knowle NF), 7 - 9pm, venue to be confirmed
Contact the Area Coordinator Kurt James on 0117 908 4247 or email kurt.james@bristol.gov.uk for more details and keep up to date with all local meetings at the link below:
If you are unable to make meetings but wish to raise an issue or suggest a police priority you can do so by telephoning 0845 456 7000 or email your local policing team at SSNFILWOOD@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Totterdown Boxing Club
Held at the Methodist Church Hall in Winton Street the boxing club is a 'non contact' club where basic fitness and self control is taught, physical contact is restricted to punching at an opponents gloved hand as professional boxers do, and shadow boxing. Participants must be between the ages of 10 and 18 years of age and the club is open to boys and girls.
The trainers are all part of an organisation which exists as the "Empire Sports Club" on Newfoundland Road in Bristol, and has been expanding across Bristol and the surrounding Counties for many years.
Venue: Methodist Hall, Winton St. Time: Monday evening at 8.15pm.
Check out the local entertainment!
What's on in the area this month:
The Shakespeare pub: http://www.theshakey.co.uk/
The Bush Tavern: http://www.brilliantpub.co.uk/bushtavern/
The Thunderbolt: http://www.thethunderbolt.net/
The Oxford: Live bands Friday’s and Saturday’s, and open mic night on Thursday’s.
The Star and Dove: www.thestaranddove.co.uk/
Totterdown Children's Community Workshop
The Totterdown Children's Community Workshop has been providing happy, safe, reliable and low cost childcare for over 30 years. The Afterschool Club collects from Hillcrest Primary School during term time and the Holiday Playscheme welcomes children aged 4 to 12 years from all over Bristol.
Their focus is to provide a wide range of stimulating and creative activities in a safe, fun, imaginative and caring environment. The children are involved in choosing what they would like to do, ranging from free play, arts & craft, softball, cookery and board games. When the weather is good we visit the local parks for outdoor play. In the holidays TCCW have regular cinema visits and day trips.
Visit their website to find out more...
Broad Plain RFC
Bedminster’s Own Rugby Club
After many years playing at different sites around the city, Broad Plain RFC have finally settled into a permanent home in a new ground at Bristol South End, off St John’s Lane (near The Brunel pub). There are 3 well drained, level pitches, and a brand new clubhouse with excellent bar and changing facilities
Broad Plain is the only rugby club in the Bedminster/Ashton/Southville/Totterdown area. The club has become heavily involved in the community, developing strong links with several local schools through in-reach rugby coaching, and is always looking for more opportunities to work with schools. We have a thriving youth section with teams at U7, U9, U12 and U15 level. Kids aged 4-8 play non-contact tag rugby, which is fast and furious, and suitable for both boys and girls. After age 8 they are introduced to contact rugby. The accent is on getting fit, making friends, building confidence, and having fun!
We’re always looking for new recruits, and volunteers to join the coaching staff, so why not come along to training on Sunday mornings (11.00-12.00) and give it a go, or ring Nick (9231937) or Sam (07810 864299) for more information. Click here for a map...
The 37th Bristol Girls Brigade Company
The local Girls Brigade meet at Totterdown Methodist Church at Bushy Park every Tuesday Evening during term time from 6.30 to 8pm.
They take girls from the age of 5 years upwards and are looking to increase their numbers.
They are the sister company to the Boys Brigade.
If you would like any other information contact Amy Charlton-Bates on 07939 121 953 or go to the Girls Brigade website: www.thegirlsbrigade.co.uk
Support for Arnos Vale Cemetary: Events and Tours
There are now tours of Arnos Vale on a Saturday morning at 11am – there are four different tours available – one held per week.
Costs are only £5 per adult and £3 per child and last about one hour.
If anyone is interested in attending then please can they contact them on 0117 9717117 or email Sarah Cox.
Download the tour information guide here... (319kb)
5,000 Attended Cemetery Opening Weekend...
The official re-opening of Arnos Vale cemetery took place over the first May Bank Holiday. A staggering 5,000 people visited the Victorian cemetery to see the results of a £5m restoration project that has transformed the area into a heritage, wildlife, family history and education centre with the help of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Bristol City Council, English Heritage and others.
The opening included a programme of guided walks, live music, new exhibits, skills demonstrations as well as the opportunity to fully explore the cemetery gardens. Perhaps for some their first time as a lot of families strolled along the pathways.
If you’d like to become a volunteer or to make a donation to keep Arnos Vale in tip top condition, then contact the website: www.arnosvale.org.uk