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My Bristol Favourites: Alan May
Alan May is an artist and musician who works with community projects and arts organisations.
He established Bristol Samba, has run The Albany Centre, has been a resident artist with acta Community Theatre, and plays tenor sax with Bristol Reggae Orchestra and other reggae bands.
For the last decade, Alan has also been the lead artist of the Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade.
Here are Alan’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Ashley Vale Allotments
Ashley Vale Allotments stretch from St Werburgh’s to Ashley Down – photo: Martin Booth
“An afternoon on my allotment, a stroll to the radio tower and beyond, a blissful lunch in St Werburgh’s City Farm Cafe or a pint in the Farm with mates.”
St Andrew’s Park
St Andrew’s Park is a classic Victorian neighbourhood park – photo: Martin Booth
“St Andrew’s Park is a good place for a walk and to hopefully catch some impromptu live music by the felled tree. Snazzback and friends played some well-needed jams here during lockdowns.”
Fiddlers
Fiddlers opened within a former prison on Willway Street in Bedminster – photo: Fiddlers
“Fiddlers is my favourite venue, where I’ve seen some world-class live music: Buena Vista Social Club, Eddie Palmieri, Sun Ra Arkestra, Adrian Sherwood dubbing up Laid Blak, and so many more.”
Wiper & True taproom
Wiper & True plan to keep their original brewery in St Werburgh’s when they move to larger premises in Easton – photo: Martin Booth
“Wiper & True is the best rendezvous on a Friday evening.”
Argus Fish Bar
Argus Fish Bar brings a taste of the seaside to Bedminster – photo: Charlie Watts
“The finest and freshest haddock and chips from the mighty James and his team at Argus Fish Bar on West Street. Spice it up with the big bottle of Sriracha next to the salt and vinegar! Official nosh of the Bemmie Lantern Parade.”
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