Issue 4: Winter 2008
This issue of The Talk of Totterdown features news of a new mural that's brightening up School road, a plea for help in tackling rat running around the Stanley Road area and pictures of the Front Room art trail 2006.
Page 2 has news of the survey in Totterdown Square, highlights the connection between PJ Harvey and Totterdown and offers an opportunity to create some new allotments in Totterdown.
Page 3 features a tirade against recycling abuse by Lavender Broom, some practical advice on tackling traffic problems from a traffic engineer and a report from our local beat officer about crime in the area.
The back page features an update on festive events, a pointer to how to have a greener Christmas and a few words from our sponsors.
Our first full-colour printed edition features a stunning array of photos from the summer Garden Festival plus articles on the local people's views of the proposed Bristol Arena and the area around the Oxford Street shops.
Page 2 has news of nappies (how to reduce their environmental impact) as well as moves to register the green space near the old YMCA as a town green. If you're wondering how to join TRESA you'll find details here.
Page 3 features a diatribe against noise pollution by Lavendar Broom who's having a little trouble with her neighbours and a sneak preview of a new book about to be published about the history of Totterdown focussing on 'the wilderness years' of 1966-1992.
The back page features a colourful competition for under-16's that tests their knowledge of our local area, an insight into our local martial arts scene and a few words from our sponsors.
Articles include a closer look at plans for a 10,000 seat arena on Totterdown's doorstep and how you can have your say in the plans as well as the launch of TRESA's letterbox in Patco.
Page 2 has news of a garden festival for Totterdown planned for this summer and gets the low-down on Totterdown's soon to be newest venue, the Banco Lounge.
Page 3 features the latest observations of Lavendar Broom as she takes aim at the wheelie bins scattered around Totterdown's streets and an appeal from fellow Totterdown residents for help in silencing the noisy neigbours on St Philips Marsh.
The back page features an insight into Street Dance - a culmination of the latest hip-hop, pop and RnB moves - from Fresh Vibes, a local dance school, and a few words from our sponsors.
Articles include a welcome and introduction to TRESA from the chairman, a write up on the opening event for TRESA, a look at the lively new developments in the paintworks and the nuisance caused by waste recycling centres in St Philips Marsh.
Page 2 has an overview of the arena development, an article on what you might do if your local boozer is more of an irritation than an asset and opinion on the great (and not so great) aspects of our neighbourhood.
Page 3 features the first announcement of a garden competition, news on recycling and a tongue-in-cheek look at the gardens of Totterdown.
The back page features a recipe for Kofte, art produced by local children for the arts trail and a few words from our sponsors.