Clare Reddington is director of iShed and the Pervasive Media Studio, working with industry, academic and creative partners to develop new ideas in the creative technology space. Most recently, this has included talking to lamp posts, recruiting a magician in residence and digitally curating the Bristol Proms.
On October 30 at the Watershed, Clare will deliver will her inaugural lecture as visiting professor at UWE, entitled ‘Bristol, the world’s first Playable City’ as part of the Arts, Creative Industries and Education public lecture series.
Visit www.info.uwe.ac.uk for more information and to register.
Here are Clare’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Prince Street Bridge
“Every morning I zoom over Prince Street Bridge ridge on my lovely Pashley bike and count my blessings. It’s so nice to cycle to work in a lovely city and looking at the water feels like a particularly calm way to start a day.”
The Victoria Park pub, Raymend Road
“The Victoria is our local pub – the food is great and reasonably priced, it has a large garden with a great view and they are extremely friendly. When we were renovating our house they even allowed us to occasionally ring in a food order so we could maximise painting time before last orders.”
Victoria Park
“I live right next to Victoria Park in south Bristol and not only is it home to the ‘gin and kissing bench’ (!) it is a great place to walk and play. Emily who runs Mrs Brown’s Cafe does great coffee and bacon rolls and is a fountain of all local knowledge. Events like the Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival solar cinema happen in the park and earlier this month was the art trail, a great opportunity to be nosy in other people’s houses.”
Source, St Nick’s Market
“Head to Source for an early breakfast and you will almost certainly see someone from Watershed or Bristol Old Vic having a morning meeting there (hardly anywhere is open early in central Bristol). From boiled egg and soldiers to pancakes, the local food is very well made, the cheese man is very charming and it feels like the rest of St Nick’s should feel.”
Focus on the Past, Clifton Village
“Whilst you can probably find cheaper on eBay, this ramshackle, packed antique shop on Waterloo Street is great for browsing and inspiration. My boyfriend bought me a lovely basket there recently and like the fact that it contains many things that are impossible to fathom.”
“If I had six I would have Hart’s Bakery, but I don’t want the bread to sell out any quicker than it already does!”
