The Ostrich, Harbourside, Bristol. It feels like the pandemic’s reimagining of the word ‘pivot’ was designed to fit the Ostrich, Just months after a swanky refurb to their upstairs dining room we were in lockdown. In response, the Ostrich completely revamped an outdoor area already blessed by beautiful harbourside views, Read more…
The Plough, Easton, Bristol. If ever a business was resolutely on the right side of covid history it’s The Plough. They spent their lock down bringing the local community together by coordinating volunteers to deliver fresh veg baskets to those in need. Once they could reopen they somehow managed to Read more…
Christmas suddenly looks that little bit brighter. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/nov/02/this-is-revolutionary-new-online-bookshop-unites-indies-to-rival-amazon?fbclid=IwAR3Be4smWoBfyIIA7RvpW6FjdUJ1NXo4sb7k273yLTW-xXeL5z6ZVt7A1a8
My tip for good mental health on World Mental Health Day 2020 is staying connected. Yesterday I joined a project run by Age UK and My Life offering free coaching to older people to help them build confidence and make connections. Today I’ll be learning something new with one of Read more…
What a hero. Being himself and inspiring, supporting and amplifying the voices of others to allow them to do the same. Hats off to Neville Southall, a true gent. #dontjudgeabookbyitscover #nevertoolate https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/15/neville-southall-everton-keeper-boris-johnson-jk-rowling-loose-cannons?fbclid=IwAR26jzbPY9ShbtzUuWkxlsDraraM3Fch7Bz8CPH_VpgsNbL-fxwM1qBfZN0