Bristol

Bristol on a sunny day

Last night, late on Friday, I asked ChatGPT what was on in Bristol on Saturday, and it told me about the Windrush event, about which I have written. When I am guided somewhere, it always follows the same formula: the subject matter may not have been totally exciting, but if I get drawn to it, a bit like being sucked into a vacuum cleaner, then I go and don't ask questions about why. I have done...

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The continuing Scandal of Windrush

A quick word before you start reading. I had some difficulty identifying who was speaking, and the transcription software occasionally struggled with Caribbean accents. I've done my best to capture the spirit of the meeting, but a few errors may have crept in. If you were there and spot anything that needs correcting, please let me know. I'll be more than happy to put it right straight away. -...

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Donald Trump impersonator – nightmare visit to IKEA

Hilarious “The Whole Thing Is a Con Job” – Trump’s Windmill Rant at EU Presser Try this one featuring Tulsi Gabbard check out the whole lot here  Anyway this has nothing to do with my visit to Dr Kam in North Bristol. So I visited for the second time doctor Kam who is an Indian who has an intuitive understanding of the body i.e. that it's actually a living thing and not a piece of meat. In his...

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Brunel swallowed a coin, ZaZa’s industrial cooking

Some Brilliant service from SKY Mobile/TV So what more do you want on a cold and bleak Valentine's Day, Friday 14th February. We decided to go to Bristol to do a little bit of shopping, to have a decent lunch, and to visit the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Museum. First stop was The Galleries which Bristolians and visitors will know to be an extensive multi- floored shopping mall just south of...

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The Ultimate guide to travel between Bristol/Bath and London – from £2.49

Getting from A to B as cheaply as possible For most of my life I have not been in a good financial situation and have had to live hand to mouth. Now circumstances have changed thank goodness but the habits of not spending money when I don't have to, have remained. This article is dedicated to all those who have to watch the pennies as we say and the principles apply to anyone traveling anywhere....

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Trials and tribulations of traveling over the holiday season

Today's return journey from London to Somerset was not the best I have ever experienced but it was certainly populated with events. Our journey sounds simple enough, get a bus than a tram and arrive at East Croydon, from thence take the 20-minute rail journey to Victoria station, walk to the coach station, await the 11am coach (M10 as it so happens) and be transported to Bristol, then take the...

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