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HOTWELLS & CLIFTONWOOD
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Autumn
2004
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Canons MarshParking Timebomb!
In this edition:CA News 2Post Office campaign 3Car Club experience 3Eating out in Hotwells 4/5
Streets for People Day 6
Cliftonwood resident James Smith has looked closely at the develop-ment plans for Canons Marsh which are already agreed and under con-struction. In a paper recently presented to the CHASE group he hasconcluded that the new development will have major implications for
residents in Hotwells & Cliftonwood unless some kind of residentsparking scheme is introduced.
Bristol City Councils policy is to discour-
age car use in the City and hopes that
Canons Marsh will become a car-free envi-
ronment. The Canons Mash development
is huge (see box) and the total number ofparking spaces allowed for is 600. Of these
250 will be returned to Lloyds Bank
(which has lost 500 because of the devel-
opment). The net available spaces to ser-
vice all this extra use is therefore 350
spaces. James says whatever we and the
Council may hope in relation to peoples willingness to use Park and Ride etc.,
this development produces a probable car parking demand for 4-500 long term
spaces and perhaps 3-4000 for Lloyds / new office commuters / shoppers / lei-
sure users / hotel.. We know from our experience with City of Bristol College
that if free parking is availablewithin walking distance it will be
used. The experience of that will
be seen to have been a very minor
ripple in comparison to the tidal
wave heading in our direction
The last time a Controlled Parking
Zone (CPZ) was suggested by the
Council it met with some strong
opposition in our area, partly be-
cause of the cost of permits for residents and the unwelcome restrictions it
would impose (where would visitors and business customers park, for example?).
Now, if Jamess assertions are right, it seems we may have to reconsider some
kind of permit scheme to avoid being overwhelmed by commuter parking.
Canons Marsh How the numbersstack up18,080 m
2office space 1800 new
workers450 flats 1189 beds5,650 m
2hotel at least 150 rooms
2,595 m2food & drink related activity
6,790 m2leisure activity
What is your view? The CHASEgroup (Cliftonwood & HotwellsAction on a Sustainable Environ-ment )would like to hear youropinion. Is there a problem andif so, what should we be doing
about it? e-mail: admin@ hot-wellscliftonwood.org.uk or comeand talk to us on Car-free Day(see page 6)
Daytime parking in Ambra Vale
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HOTWELLS & CLIFTONWOOD
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Community NewsKaren Bell, Community Development Co-ordinator
Birds heard (but not seen) in HotwellsOn a dark night we often hear the Whoo, Whoo of atawny owl hunting for rodents. Occasionally, a young owlloses its bearings and flies at a window, noticing it only at the lastmoment and hitting the glass with head up, tail down and wingsoutstretched, to leave a ghostly print on the glass. This print,60cm across was made by a young owl which survived the impact andflew off to continue its nocturnal hunting.
Hope you all had a nice summer and en-
joyed your holidays. The HCCA has beenas busy as ever and weve had a mix of
challenges and successes over the last few
months. In terms of our own organisa-tion, we have been meeting regularly to
create a development plan to cover the
work and direction for the organisation
over the next three years. This hashelped us clarify our aims and objectives
and to set ourselves targets for the work.
One of our most pressing challenges has
been a very tight financial situation so we
have been working very hard on fundrais-
ing in order to ensure the survival of
HCCA. We always need help with this,so please let us know if you are able and
willing to help with organising fund raising
events. We also sadly said goodbye to
John Pearson, one of our management
committee members, who decided to re-sign for personal reasons. We are very
grateful for the effort and commitment he
showed during his time on the commit-
tee. Those who fill management commit-
tee positions on the HCCA are hugely
valued as they are vitally important to
keep the HCCA active and thriving. Letus know if you have the time to make thiscommitment to your community. As well
as supporting these essential organisa-
tional tasks, I have also been working on
the following projects:
Streets for People Day
I have been working with the CHASE
group to organise a transport event onSaturday, September 18th. (for more in-formation see page 6).
Community Forum
This took place on July 13th on the theme
of local shops. Jason Thorne from the
Regeneration department of the Councilspoke about what the Council can do to
help revive local businesses and Ian Scott,
the Scrutiny Officer for the Council,
talked about the Councils response to
Post Office Closures. Dick Whittington
from Postwatch also came to hear ourissues.
Saving the Post Office
The HCCA has been very active in leadingthis campaign. For details see the article
on page 3.
Carrick House
I have been working alongside residentsto address security and safety issues at
Carrick House over recent months and
Bristol City Council have now put all the
requests into their schedule of works.
Carrick will have a secure door entry sys-
tem, safer steps, better lighting, draught
proofing, noticeboards and increased ac-cessibility before the end of the financial
year. I will continue to monitor the situa-
tion and keep in regular contact with the
residents.
Neighbourhood ImprovementsThe painting and revamping of Charles
Place playground (which HCCA initiated
and are partly paying for) has not yet
taken place as the Council have now de-
cided to do more extensive renovation
there. So things will take a bit longer to
do but the results will be better. We arealso undertaking a funding application to
carry out landscaping and improvements
to play facilities at Hillsborough. We
hope to carry out a consultation with the
residents in the Autumn when we have
had some plans drawn up so that people
can choose from a range of options.
Refugee WorkIna Hume, now our Refugee Development
Worker, has been contacting refugees
and enthusiastic longer-term members of
the community to work on putting to-
gether a welcome pack for people new to
the area. As part of this, she organised ac o m m u n i t y party in July which was
very well at- tended and helped
people to get to know each
other .
CA Fundraising Cam-paign
The best way of helpingthe work of your CA is tojoin in and get involved inone of our many pro- jects but we know thatmany of you simply donthave the time to makethat kind of commitment.The next best way is to join the 500 Club, ourown lottery which paysregular monthly prizes,and raises vital funds to
sustain the CommunityAssociation. We areplanning to boost mem-bership of the 500 Clubsignificantly this Autumnand many of you will re-ceive an extra leafletthrough your door invitingyou to become a mem-ber. We hope you willhelp us if you possiblycan. It only costs 1.50 amonth which wont win
you a million but you willcertainly appreciate thebenefit nearer to home!
Hotwell Road PavementIt is good to see that theCity Council is, at last,replacing the pavementalong Hotwell Road whichhad been damaged bybuilding works and thendug up again for installa-tion of new electricity ca-
bles. Disputes with thedevelopers have nowbeen resolved a new busstop installed outside Hot-wells House and theCouncil has assured usthat any future developerswill be made to leavepavements in good orderwhen they finish theirbuilding works. It is niceto see that the old pavingslabs have been replaced
at the bottom of AmbraVale.
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Local residents, met outside Hotwells Post office on 5th August topresent a petition of 750 signatures to Valerie Davey, Bristol WestMP.On July 1st the Post Office announced that Hotwells Office was among 21
branches proposed for closure as part of its urban restructuring plan. There
followed a six week public consultation period for people to have their say. TheCommunity Association advanced its campaign through a Community Forum
held on 13th July with repre-
sentatives of POSTWATCH
and Bristol City Council at-
tending. A meeting with the
Community Association and
Post Office officials took place
the following week. The
HCCA, with the help of volun-
teers, contacted all signatories
of the petition urging them towrite letters to POST-
WATCH and the Post Office
highlighting the difficulties that
would result from the closure.
Valerie Davey echoed the
communitys concerns about the two alternative post offices being not feasi-
ble. Clifton Village PO is up an extremely steep hill and the city centre PO
over a mile away. She also noted that our community is growing thus increas-
ing the need for facilities in the area.
Relocating the Post Office to another site or incorporating it within anothershop could be a solution. For now we are waiting for the final decision on the
proposed closure of the present Hotwells Post Office.
Thanks to everyone who has helped with this campaign. Thanks also to every-
one who wrote to POSTWATCH and the Post Office
HOTWELLS & CLIFTONWOOD
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Ideas, comments, com-plaints, anything you
want to share: call 0117-9291883. E-mail:[email protected]
CA fights Post Office closure
Pay as you go drivingAs a family we have never needed more than one car, living within cycling distance of work or
working from home. However after our fifteen year old vehicle was borrowed by our daugh-
ter, we felt the occasional use of a car was still necessary. So I book the Club car in AlbemarleRow on the web and find other users rarely clash with our needs. Unlock it with a smart card,
type in my pin number on the display panel inside and off I go! I have been using it for a regularweekly work run and what a delight it is! Nippy, easy to park and drive. If I need to fill up with
petrol a card pays for it. Notice something amiss and an invisible minder attends to it- andtheres always a parking space to return it to.
Theres an annual fee of 140 to join the Car Club (plus 70 for a second driver) and then you
pay a monthly amount based on mileage andtime. It costs two of us about 25 per month for
one or two local trips a week.If you need the convenience of a car but only
occasionally, it is an ideal alternative to buying
one. Compare the costs of owning ?purchaseprice, ?depreciation, ?Tax, ?Insurance, ?petrol, ?
Repairs and hassle.
The number of cars available is expanding all thetime so, if you are interested, Call 01484
483061 or see the website:http://www.smartmoves.co.uk/
Helen Smith
Granby Green Up-date
As reported in the last edi-tion, Granby Green wasregistered as a TownGreen, briefly, but then thesaga took a bizarre turnwhen the City Councilsown legal departmentpress-ganged Councillorsinto rescinding their deci-sion as legally unsound,with the threat of a judicialappeal from the develop-ers looming in the back-
ground. The Public Rightsof Way Committee re-quested a judicial opinionon whether Hotwells was alocality within the mean-ing of the Town Green leg-islation, a point which isnow crucial to the case.Currently there is muchconfusion and still no finaldecision. However, theCouncils attempt to over-throw Edward Wares
planning consent througha Judicial Review hasbeen refused.The owners have beendoing some excavating onthe site to investigate theunderlying ground. Weknow its terrible, they onlyhad to ask!
Valerie Dave MP accepts the petition from AntheaBruges on behalf of H&CCA
Clifton Rocks RailwayThere has recently beenrenewed interest in restor-ing the railway and repre-sentatives of the CA havebeen attending meetingsto discuss the possibilitiesat the Avon Gorge Hotel.For further details contactthe CA office.
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HOTWELLS & CLIFTONWOOD
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Name Specialities
Ginger Gallery Caf84 Hotwell Road(0117) 927 2583
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon teas.Good Italian coffee
Take away sandwiches and cakes availableAll food is home made. Fresh soups daily
Howards@ Bristol1A & 2A Avon CresentHotwells(0117) 926 2921
French Bistro cookingGood selection of world wines
Booking advisable (especially weekends)
Bristol Raj Bari183 Hotwell Road
(0117) 922 7617
Quality Indian cuisine
Pump House Restaurant1
stFloor The Pump House
Merchants Road(0117) 927 9557
Home made dishes and daily fresh fishSunday Carvery
Lockside RestaurantBrunel Lock RoadCumberland Basin(0117) 925 5800
Traditional English and French food with a modern twiFull English breakfast
Light or substantial lunchesFull a la carte menu
Siam HarboursideThai Restaurant129 Hotwells Road(0117) 3306478
Thai food and drink
Shoots RestaurantHotwells Road(0117) 925 0597
French and English cuisine
Hotwells Caf130 Hotwells Road07887 956644
All day breakfastDaily Specials
Fresh cut sandwiches (Herberts bread)
Raj Rani275 Hotwells Road(0117)925 5066 / 925 5022
Specialises in Kashmiri cuisine
Ideal ChineseTake Away269 Hotwell Road(0117) 9262837
Chinese food and Fish & Chips
Hong Kong ChineseTake Away259 Hotwells Road(0117) 926 4457
Chinese food
Eating Out in HotwThere is a terrific diversity of eating-out possibilities right on our doorst
some seriously good evening dining, you dont have to drink and drive orof almost anywhere in our patch. Give them a try and invite a few friend
Howards under new
management
It was sad to bid farewellto Chris Howard of How-ards Restaurant whohas been part of the Hot-wells gastronomic scenefor many years. We wishhim well and hope thenew owners will continuethe success of this popu-lar eatery.
Lockside in full swing!
Popeyes Diner underthe Cumberland BasinFlyover had, over theyears, become a well-known landmark andregulars there knew thatit famously appeared asthe greasy spoon inOnly Fools and Horses.But now it has under-gone a much-neededmajor refurbishment tobecome Lockside to
great acclaim and lookslike becoming a big suc-cess.
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HOTWELLS & CLIFTONWOOD
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Opening Hours Other information
Tues Sat.10:00 am 4:00pm
Caf with harbourside views.Good venue for business meetings or
lunches (with prior booking)
Mon Thurs. 12:00 10:30pmFri & Sat 12:00 - 11:00pmSunday 12:00 - 9:30pm
Awarded 2 rosettes from AA Food Guide
Mon Thurs 5:30pm -11:30pm
Fri & Sat. 5:30pm 12:00pm
10% discount on Take Away orders
Tuesday Sat 7:00 10pmSunday 12:00 4:00pm
Parties catered for (up to 50 people) Reservations advisable
Mon Fri 7:00am 5:00pm6:00 pm 11:00pm
Sat. 8:00am 11:00pmSun 9:00am 5:00pm
All food is home made using fresh, qualityand local produce
exceptional views, outdoor seating value for money
can cater for large parties
Open 7 days per weekLunch 11:30am -2:30pmDinner 6:00 11:30pm
Take Away menu
Tues Sat. 6:00pm 12:00pm(last food order 9:30pm)Sunday 12:00 5:00pm(last food order 3:00pm)
Floating restaurantBookings for large parties
Access to top deck for drinksFunction Room with bar and disco
Mon Fri 8:00am 2:30pmSat & Sun 9:00am 2:00pm
Under `New Management
John & Lizzy
Mon Sun 6:00 11:30pmComing Soon
Lunchtime buffet menu Home delivery
Mon Sat. 12:00 -2:00pm6:30 11:30pm
Mon 12:00 2:00pmTues. Closed
Wed Sat 12:00 2:00pm5:30 11:30pm
Sun. 6:00 11:30pm
ls & Cliftonwoodand the options are expanding. From a day time coffee and snack to
en bother with a taxi because all of these are within 10 minutes walko join you! (Thanks to Sue Otty and the Community Links group for research).
Nova Scotia wins prize
This, one of the oldestpubs in Bristol, has won aregional round of a com-petition run by Scottish &Newcastle Pub Enter-prises. As winner of aWarm Welcome award thepub now goes through tothe finals. Congratulationsto all concerned and goodluck for the next round ofthe competition.
Community Links winscleanup
Following a complaint tothe City Council about thecondition of the com-memorative plaque mark-ing the opening of theCumberland Basin flyover.Pauline Barnes had a sitemeeting with the DocksManager and, as a result,the area has been tidiedup considerably, the grasscut and a lot of the over-grown bushes cut back.
Also the graffiti has beenremoved, and the seat isto be repaired shortly. Agood result!
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HOTWELLS & CLIFTONWOOD
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Events & Reviews
Hotwells & CliftonwoodStreets for People Day -Sat Sept 18th 2004
Clifton Vale will be closed to
through traffic from 11am till6pm and the unaccustomed
calm will be the opportunity
for a celebration. Marking the
start of European Mobility
Week, Hotwells and Clifton-
wood is making a stand against
the jam jars that rule our livesby holding an event to draw at-
tention to transport alterna-tives and give you an opportu-
nity to express your views on
how we can improve our qual-ity of life in the neighbourhood.
CHASE (Cliftonwood & Hot-wells Action for a Sustainable
Environment) will also be
launching a new leaflet outlin-
ing the many other transportoptions open to Hotwellians
apart from the car.
Come along and have some fun
and enjoy the rare pleasure of
a traffic free street!
A Night at the Pantomime Sat. Nov 20thNo its not quite Pantomime time yet (in Hotwells at least) but, as a warm up,
come along to Hope Chapel to see that renowned Pantomime dame Chris
Harris perform his new one-man showabout the world and origins of this quin-
tessentially British pastime.
Premiered at the Wells Literary Festival
which reported: This show is a dazzlingdisplay of skills, mime, dance, jokes andsong. It reveals a scholarly knowledge oftheatrical history but it is his love of the art
that is undimmed, from dames to principalboys, from slapstick to spectacleThe show starts at 7:30pm suitable for
all ages. Tickets: adults (including a glass
of wine) 8.00, children 4.00.
Activities for
Young People
Kick-Off Youth
Theatreis for
young people to prac-
tice and develop their
drama skills. No audi-
tion required and
newcomers welcome.
Kick-Off meets everyMonday in term time
in the hall at Hope
Chapel. There are
classes for 7-11
years (meet 5-6.30
pm), 12-14 yrs (6:30-
8 pm) and 15+ (8-9:30
pm). The cost is
3.00 per class
(2.00 concession).Contact the CA office
to book or get more
details).
Hotwells YouthClub meets everyTuesday in term time,
7-9pm and provides a
wide variety of activi-
ties for anyone aged
11-19. including
sports, arts andgames. Why not give
it a try?
Come along toClifton Vale onStreets for Peopleday Bouncy castle Games Music Refreshments Stalls Street theatre
Cycle time trialsSkateboarding Pavement art competi-
tion Debates on transport
themes.Trinity Church will be open incase the weather is bad, in whichcase, as many events as possible
will be transferred indoors.
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INDIAN CUISINE
10% DISCOUNT ON TAKE AWAY ORDERSQUALITY FOOD
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
5.30PM11.30PM
183 HOTWELL ROAD, BRISTOL BS8 4SA
Tel: 9227617 / 9276017
SABINA BOWLER-REEDBA HONS.
SOLICITOR1, Britannia Buildings, Merchants Road, Bristol BS8 4QD
0117 925 9009
EXPERIENCED IN FAMILY LAW
Specialist in Floor Maintenance, Carpets,Windows and Daily Office Cleaning.
Fully Insured
G. J. TREASURECLEANING CONTRACTORS
5 Britannia Buildings
Merchants Road
Hotwells
Bristol BS8 4QD
Tel/Fax: (0117) 9290578
Think LocalShop in Hotwells for quality and convenience
Paule
Plumbing
ServicesA comprehensive domesticplumbing service, specialising insmall works but will also considerlarger projects
Tel/Fax 0117 9277452mobile: 07721 057029
email: [email protected]
Merchants Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4PZ Tel:0117 927 9557 Fax:0117 954 4903
Family run business. Friendly staff and warm atmosphereEXCITING NEW MENU
Home Made dishes and daily fresh fish
POPULAR SUNDAY CARVERYServed in Restaurant Sundays 12 noon4 pm
Reservations advisableRestaurant open Tuesday Saturday 7pm-10pm with extensive new menu
(first floor restaurant only)
PARTIES CATERED FORUP TO 50 PEOPLE
The Bear261-263 HOTWELL Road, Bristol BS8 4SJ
Quality food is now being served
Monday-Friday 12 noon till 7pm
Sunday 12 noon till 4 pm
Starter from 2.00
Main courses from 3.00
All the food is home cooked to a
standard that we take great pride
in and served for your enjoymentTo book telephone 0117 987 7796
Are you 60+?Living in Hotwells?
Trinity Day Centre is your linkto New Friends, Good Food,
and ActivitiesTalks, Arts & Crafts, Musical Entertain-ment, Skittles, Bingo, Raffles, Chirop-
ody, Trips for Shopping, Excursions andmore.
Contact Mark Griffithstel: 9838878,
Trinity Church, Hotwell Road
BRISTOL
Too many people miss the silver lining be-cause theyre expecting gold - Maurice Setter
Contact Hotwells based Financial Planner-Mark Crofts, Partner A.I.F.PHome office: 0117 9230656 [email protected] office: 01225 777343 www.kcfp.co.uk
Fee Based FinancialPlanning and Asset
Management
Insurance Services that give you more
THE WHARF255 HOTWELL ROAD, HOTWELLS, BS8 4SF
TEL: 0117 9211111 FAX: 0117 9211112
Unusual garden furniture and accessoriesChimeneas, barbeques and pots
Wide selection of gifts for home & garden
Driftwood and recycled metal sculptures
Basic hardware and tools
Gardening tools
Lots of ideas for patios & balconies
Free delivery in local area
Open Tuesday Saturday 10am-5pm
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CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGS * PRINTS * JEWELLERYCERAMICS * ENAMELS * CARDS * SCULPTURE
Caf open during Gallery hours, serving morningcoffee, lunch and afternoon tea
84 86 HOTWELL ROAD BRISTOL BS8 4UBTUES-FRI 10AM4.45PM Sat. 10AM5PM
CLOSED MON.TELEPHONE 0117 929 2527
Glen
Cleaning
CompanyLimited
2 Britannia Buildings
Merchants Road
Hotwells
Bristol BS8 4QD
Telephone 0117 9293765
Fax 0117 9257885
H o t w e l l G a l l e r yContemporary Fine Art
161 Hotwell RoadBristol BS8 4RY
0117 9074018www.hotwellgallery.com
that dazzling display on the HotwellRoad
THE NOVA SCOTIANOVA SCOTIA PLACE, HOTWELLS,
BRISTOL TEL 0117 929 7994
Live Music: Mon-folk club, Wed-fiddlers
BristolsPremier Dockside Pub
Great FoodGreat ViewsGreat Beers:
BassSmilesCourage
Dockside SeatingPrivate Function Room
J H THOMPSONBA (Hons) DO MRO
REGISTERED OSTEOPATH
39 Oldfield RoadHotwellsBRISTOLBS8 4QQ
Tel: (0117) 927 2100
OPENING TIMES
Reception
Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm, Sat 9am-12 noon
4 Merchants Road,
Hotwells,
Bristol BS8 4PZTel: 0117 927 6394, Fax: 0117 927 7926
Email: [email protected]
Classes
MONDAYS 6-7pmPavey House, Waterloo St., Clifton
WEDNESDAYS 7-8PM
Hotwells Primary School, Albemarle Row
Tel: MAYA BRANDT
0117 9512371 evenings
0117 9542212 daytime
You can get it all in Hotwells! - Support your local traders
VISITING CHIROPODISTand
REFLEXOLOGIST
Julia NormanM.B.Ch.A., M.S.S.Ch.,
I.E.B.Dip.ReflexologyBy appointment
Telephone 0117 9277005
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Parc de Luberon20 miles from Avignon, tradi-
tional edge of village house with
courtyard & creature comforts tolet for holidays. Linen provided.
Sleeps 4. Friendly shops & restau-
rants in village and stunning coun-
tryside. Good access by car or
public transport
For details please phone:
Anna: 0117 973 1857
A V O N C O S M E T I C S
For beauty products and toilet-ries at affordable prices, deliv-ered straight to your door con-tact:
Sophia (0117) 3775536 e-mail:[email protected]