News
De-looping power to Bathurst Parade
De-looping of electricity supply to the newer properties in Bathurst Parade took place on 16th February. This allows residents to use car chargers and electric heating systems.
Queen Lear at the Lightship Theatre
Lightship Theatre presents Queen Lear, a gender-reversed production of Shakespeare’s King Lear brought into a modern-day setting.
Christmas gathering 2021
Steam Ship singers, members of Nightingale Valley community choir and Arnos Vocale will be holding a Christmas Concert in the Merchants Landing communal garden.
Merrick Court Garage Electrical Connection Project
Western Power Distribution plc are providing an electrical supply to several garages at the rear of the Merrick Court apartment block
AGM 2021 and Garden Party
The first Annual General Meeting of the Merchants Landing Residents Association since 2019 took place in the communal garden on 25th September. Thankfully the weather
Great Bristol Run 2021
This year the 10K and the Half Marathon will both take place on Sunday 19th September 2021 under the umbrella of the Great Bristol Run.
Kennet and Avon Canal Race
The 2021 London-Bristol Kennet and Avon Canal Race started from London at 6am on Friday 23rd July and finished a day later by the John Sebastian.
Shakespeare Undone!
The Natural Theatre Company will be performing Shakespeare Undone! around the Harbour as part of the Bristol Shakespeare Festival.
Cumberland Road bus gate
The temporary closure of Cumberland Road to east-bound traffic will soon be permanent if Bristol City Council succeeds in introducing a ‘bus gate’ to the east of Gas Ferry Road.
Bathurst Basin frozen
It’s been twelve years since the weather has been cold enough to freeze Bathurst Basin.
Bird flu
Bird Flu has been detected in the harbour and Defra’s notice near Prince Street bridge sets out steps to avoid spreading it.
eDNA analysis of the Floating Harbour
Environmental DNA analysis of the Floating Harbour has detected the presence of threatened fish species including the critically endangered European eel.
2022 Garden Party
The MLRA annual garden party event coincided this year with the Platinum Jubilee weekend and residents gathered in numbers to raise a glass to the Queen.
The Lightship Arts Festival
Cabot Cruising Club presents The Lightship Arts Festival: 12th to 20th March 2022. 9 exciting days aboard The John Sebastian Lightship.