Author name: David Demery

Friends of Bathurst Basin

A new community group, Friend of Bathurst Basin, has been set following a recent meeting with Councillors Paul Smith and Kye Dudd.

Swing bridge closure

The swing bridge at the harbour entrance to Bathurst Basin will be closed for one week from Monday 20th to Saturday 25th May.

Tour of Suspension Bridge vaults

On a blustery and cold April Saturday, a group of hardy Merchants Landing residents went on a guided tour of the Clifton Suspension Bridge vaults.

Falling Masonry

Temporary fencing has been erected in the walkway between Byzantine Court and Trin Mills due to an issue with the parapet on Byzantine Court.

Dredging the Harbour

Dredging operations currently underway in Bathurst Basin are in addition to regular scouring work. Both keep the harbour navigable.

Lightship Theatre

Lightship Theatre is, in the words of Briony Pope its organizer, an ‘extra name’ for the John Sebastian. But the theatre is more than a second name.

Half-marathon route

Bristol Half-Marathon

The Bristol Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 23rd September 2018. It will have the expected effect on traffic routes in the area.

Former JS Fry Warehouse

Architects Alec French are currently consulting the general public on their proposals for the old JS Fry Warehouse on the corner of Cumberland Road and Wapping Road.

Prince Street Bridge lane marking

The shared use of Prince Street Bridge by pedestrians and cyclists was always likely to pose problems for both bridge users.

Pie in the sky

The skyline in the city docks (close to Bordeaux Quay restaurant) has a new, if temporary, feature.

Bagheera boat trip

Saturday, September 2nd. A beautiful sunny afternoon and what better way to spend it than sitting back and enjoying Bristol

Bathurst Bridge beams in place

After a delayed start, the beams for the second Bathurst Bridge were put in position on Sunday 20th August.

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