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10 things to do this week in Bristol, May 20-26
Festival season really kicks off this weekend in Bristol with Upfest, Dot To Dot, Vegfest and Loves The Day all happening at the same time
Bristol at the Cannes Film Festival
Mariah Mundi and the Midas Box and The Fold are both being screened at this year's Cannes Film Festival
Inkie commission on St Michael’s Hill
The new artwork has added a splash of colour to the side of Therapy Health & Beauty, opposite Tiffins
Review: Mayfest Day 4 – Not Until We Are Lost
Circomedia alumni Ockham's Razor is a thrilling piece of aerial acrobatics which makes your heart beat just that little bit faster
My Bristol favourites: Eugene Byrne
Eugene Byrne is a journalist and author whose new book is Unbuilt Bristol: The City That Might Have Been 1750-2050

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New Inkie commission on St Michael's Hill

Journalist and author Eugene Byrne chooses Bristol's 'streets in the sky' as one of his top-five Bristol favourites

Barry the Beaver will be appearing throughout Mayfest 2013

BLOC present Westenders this weekend at the Colston Hall

Bristol’s best-known gig-goer, Jeffrey “Big Jeff” Johns, has been honoured with his own stone at the front of the Fleece

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I was researching Names of streets I knew as a child and came across your 12/12/10 narrative about Westbury, etc. Can anyone tell me the name of the ice ...

By Lyn - Westbury, Clifton, Redland, Cotham crawl

Been to so many gigs where Jeff has been at the front doing his thing and he's never blocked my view. If it really bothered musicians that he wasn't going ...

By Nathaniel - Jeff zone now at the Fleece

Hi thanks for the feedback - I have bought the site off the Caffe Gusto group - you have some valid points - the a board and the fridge but ...

By Simon Penfold - Is there trouble brewing at Caffe Gusto?

Putting oneself forward for election as mayor is an invitation to be approached and even badgered in a public place when one lives in a democracy. Being stalked is never ...

By sal - ‘I’ve listened, now f**k off!’

There are ways and means of talking to public figures, even talking at public events is okay so long as you don't dominate the man's time and allow others to ...

By Robin Whitlock - ‘I’ve listened, now f**k off!’

@sigh check his twitter timeline. nearly EVERY night begging for free entry, If he's not doing it on twitter he's loitering outside tour buses at 6pm If he must insist on getting ...

By jdog - Jeff zone now at the Fleece

What work does Jeff do for Bristol music institutions? And which ones in particular? Media access is an interesting way of putting it, he writes the odd review here and there. As ...

By Edie - Jeff zone now at the Fleece

@jdog Just wondering if you had an evidence based breakdown of how many gigs Jeff pays for? Or how many are paid in-kind through his work for numerous Bristol music institutions? ...

By Sigh... - Jeff zone now at the Fleece

I don't begrudge Big Jeff's love of music, just so long as his boundless enthusiasm doesn't dent the enjoyment of other gig-goers. Which in my opinion happens all too often.

By Mr Brainwash - Jeff zone now at the Fleece

why do venues and bands continue to pander theis 'legend'? If he paid to get in (and don't give me the bull about him paying for a third or a ...

By jdog - Jeff zone now at the Fleece

god the design of those t's are awful...

By nid - ‘I’ve listened, now f**k off!’

I'm with George on this - the guy can't please all of the people all the time and shouting at him and harassing him repeatedly is a dick move.

By Justin - ‘I’ve listened, now f**k off!’

And don't forget the Southbank Arts Trail - 18th and 19th May, 11-5pm. More info http://www.sbaweb.co.uk/

By Ellie - 10 things to do in Bristol this week, May 13-19

The tea shirts ARE funny.... BUT if you listen to the video GF had the patience of JOB putting up with endlessly repeated point by Mr Freespirit (which incidentally I ...

By Paul Hassan - ‘I’ve listened, now f**k off!’

want!

By Keeno - Another Escape

and is any energy created from burning this stuff? doesn't seem very clean does it?

By Keeno - ‘We are not London’s dustbin’

Go George! That bloke looks like a proper bellend. I would have done more than just swear at him

By Mr Brainwash - ‘I’ve listened, now f**k off!’

Some interesting conversations starting to happen, thanks for the story. VFTB

By Dave - View From The Beach

I've now been to "Did You Do Well?". It's a lovely place, with great coffee and cakes. Congratulations to Will and Ally who have created something really special here. Brian.

By Brian's Coffee Spot - Didn’t You Do Well

Hmm, suspicious! Have you seen Harris & Hoole? It's a fair-sized chain part-owned by Tesco but makes quite a bit of effort to appear independent and local. The Twickenham branch ...

By Sarah - Ground Up

Great to see something coming out of Severn Beach that doesnt refer to the olden days of a time gone by when it was a holiday destination.

By Matt - View From The Beach

hopefully this'll get lots of support. they've got £8 of my money, they'd best get some results :D

By Keeno - Bristol Cycling Manifesto

yeah it was brilliant!! especially the quiz on the Sunday, that was hilarious!! ;)

By Keeno - Bank Holiday Cider Spectacular

wow, she's fucking annoying. But having said that, I'm sure all the people on the Apprentice aren't really my cup of tea.

By Keeno - Bristol restaurateur in The Apprentice

No way before the fire or after, this pub has nothing to take any one to... No passion in the food or suroundings at all,, simple as that...!!

By Digbee - Pub of the week: The Elephant

When I lived on Redcliffe Parade (the colourful houses overlooking the docks / Thekla) a few years ago there was a servants quarters building at the bottom of my garden, ...

By Mark Bristol - Historic kiln is restaurant in new hotel

Those of us with elephantine memories will recall that the kiln was a restaurant throughout the 1980s, when the hotel was called the Dragonara!

By Mark Taylor - Historic kiln is restaurant in new hotel

Secret to success? But she failed?

By Josh - Bristol restaurateur in The Apprentice

So only cabinet councillors can have an effect on anything? Labour have 28 out of 70 councillors, so a majority won't be disenfranchised. They won't be anyway as they just voted...?!

By Rob Telford - Lib Dems decimated in Bristol local elections

I totally agree with Anouk, Bristol offers so many possibilities and people will open doors to help you and support your actions, there is a real sense of community.

By Elise - Anouk Mercier – ‘Bristol is a city where if you have an idea you can make it happen’

I remember seeing the same thing in Brussels, it was great seeing families cycling down dual carriage ways that we gridlocked with cars the previous days. The road closures don't look ...

By Matt - Traffic-free Sundays coming to Bristol in June

The Ithaca Axis is a stunning example of immersive theatre. You can read a review of it here: http://thouartacademic.com/2013/05/01/the-ithaca-axis-a-clash-of-titans-from-all-directions/

By Sian White - The Ithaca Axis

Wilks in Chandos Rd should be on this list. In fact it should be number one. Knocks spots off the competition. Their hazelnut parfait bomb thing is literally the most ...

By KarenR - Top-10 Bristol restaurants for a special occasion

Diversity.....long standing contribution to music culture in Bristol....where's DJ Derek on the list?!

By Amy - Bristol arts and culture power list 2013

Agree with Paul Hassan - it isn't a very diverse list - a bit too white & middle class for me

By Amy - Bristol arts and culture power list 2013

Independents For Bristol IS a political party. They have to be to get their insignia on the ballot papers. If you could amend your otherwise great article, that would be great.

By Rob Telford - Bristol politics prepares to be shaken up

The main strip in Rio de Janeiro has a similar policy on Sundays and it's incredible how many people come out to enjoy a promenade. Admittedly, they have miles of ...

By Jack - Traffic-free Sundays coming to Bristol in June

Just listening to the debate on Ujima Radio about this list - so many names missing! Not least Edson Burton - Pick of the Week on Radio 4, a string ...

By Isadora - Bristol arts and culture power list 2013

Agree the energetic & inspirational Sam Burns should be on the list for Gurt Lush

By kate whittle - Bristol arts and culture power list 2013

I love the "Bristol favourites" articles! Its nice to read positive things, support local businesses and occasionally give us, the readers, a nice tip off about a bit of a ...

By Lauren - My Bristol favourites: Paul Hassan

Hmmmm.... this is all getting a little over-positive. I know that good news sells and all that, but I would welcome a grouch or too about the LACK of ...

By Disgruntled of Caledonia Place - My Bristol favourites: Paul Hassan

Hi, the Bear Pit would be great but can't host vehicles. Food trucks are a key part of the street food scene! The Yard at Lakota worked out really well, ...

By Bridget Pilkington - Bristol EATS launch night at Lakota

Great stuff! Martin is on Ujima Radio 98 fm Ujimaradio.com Monday 29th April 12.30 to debate What the list tells about power & influence in the Bristol arts/cultural scene twitter ...

By Paul Hassan - Bristol arts and culture power list 2013

This is a prime example why Bristol's elitist 'arts and culture' scene blows. Let us disregard for a moment the fact that the very idea of an 'arts and culture power ...

By Joseph - Bristol arts and culture power list 2013

where is mark stewart. ronnie size and 3D on this list

By r mighty - Bristol arts and culture power list 2013

What on earth has happened to Bristol Culture? What is a "shirt film", or "shupshape"? Both appear in the "0117 Hour Challenge Winners" article.

By John Miller - 0117 Hour Challenge winners

If you're going to list well-known artists the Why wasn't the prolific graff-artist Tom Deams not mentioned?

By kazu - More celebrity artists announced for Gromit Unleashed

How do you know there's only one LGBT person on the list? I'm on it, and I'm gay. And I think the person who I'm on it with, who ...

By Matthew Austin - Bristol arts and culture power list 2013

Surely the bear pit or even the fountains is a more obvious location for this.

By Hugh - Bristol EATS launch night at Lakota

As The Crofters Rights said on Twitter, It could be worse, "at least it's not another Tesco"! Looking forward to the opening personally.

By Dan Izzard (@SimpleLampoon) - Craft beer bar replacing The Croft

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I was researching Names of streets I knew as a child and came across your 12/12/10 narrative about Westbury, etc. Can anyone tell me the name of the ice cream parlour on Blackboy Hill in 1939 -40? I remember as a child eating a Knickerbocker Glory there -- I was about 8 yrs. old. I can taste it still! happy days! But those are the kind of memories that put a smile on my 80 year-old face!
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Been to so many gigs where Jeff has been at the front doing his thing and he's never blocked my view. If it really bothered musicians that he wasn't going to pay for the gig than I'm sure they would tell him that guestlist was full or something but they don't. I'm sure it's nice for a lot of smaller/support bands that someone in the audience actually looks like they want to be there.
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Hi thanks for the feedback - I have bought the site off the Caffe Gusto group - you have some valid points - the a board and the fridge but as you'll appreciate it's tough starting out and will replace / improve as I go on - recycling the a board was the only option at the time- do you like Barry White? Did you try the coffee? The Panini's do need better presentation but hopefully you noticed the ingredients? And please take a look at the garden if you get a chance. Also our cakes are awesome made by Bosh - Thanks and please pop in for a coffee sometime ATB Simon Penfold
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10 things to do this week in Bristol, May 20-26

Bristol at the Cannes Film Festival

Inkie commission on St Michael’s Hill

Review: Mayfest Day 4 – Not Until We Are Lost

My Bristol favourites: Eugene Byrne