A garden, new hubs and a new look for the Bearpit

Last Saturday, they had the inauguration of The People's Garden, the mobile wildflower garden in the Bearpit underpass. They have created a tetris-like garden which provides seating for  5 people in the busy roundabout. Its aims at supporting the biodiversity, giving pleasure with their variety and colour, improving the lanscape at the Bearpit Market, educating the visiting public, attracting birds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects, and bringing people together. 


At the moment, the Bearpit Market is under a very important "face-lift" works and the improvements can already be felt. There will be a new layout, pavement and lighting, but the ramps and subways will be retained. Some food hubs like Bear Fruit had reopened the business. Hopefully, in a couple of months (probably December), the iconic 1979 double-decker green bus will be fully converted into a street food stand and the work currently in place will lead to fresh urban space. 

INTERESTING LINKS
WEBSITE "The People's Garden":
http://www.slideshare.net/puhdding/the-peoples-garden-mobile-wildflower-garden
FACEBOOK PAGE "Bear Fruit": https://www.facebook.com/BearFruitBristol?fref=ts
FACEBOOK PAGE "Bearpit Market": https://www.facebook.com/BearpitMarket?fref=ts

Summer Garden Series

I am aware that it is very difficult for small events to get Bristolian's attention on a weekend when the big and widely-known Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is happening. People from all over the country come to see the balloons in the sky (read here). That's probably the reason why I post this, to offer alternatives for those who might want a more relaxed Saturday afternoon.

St George's Chapel has been celebrating their new Summer Garden Series at the gardens. Every Friday (5-9pm) and Saturday (1-9pm) throughout August there will be live music, food, outdoor bars and cocktails shaken by the Rummer Hotel at the gardens of the classical music venue off Park Street. The entrance is fee and no ticket is required. Just pop up and enjoy the evening. 

Today, 9th August, there will be the Bristol Brass Quartet at 3pm and Laurence Morgan, a solo vocalist music student from University of York, at 7pm including genres such as soul, folk, pop and alternative indie. 

INTERESTING LINKS
Summer Garden Series: http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/summer-garden-series-iv/
Laurence Morgan: www.soundcloud.com/laurencemorgan