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My Bristol Favourites: Layah Douglas
Since rising through the ranks of the Gas Girls development squad, Layah Douglas has become an integral part of Bristol Rovers Women’s first team.
At the beginning of 2023, Layah was appointed as a Show Racism the Red Card ambassador, with the charity calling her “a role model for young people who aspire to become professional athletes”.
Away from football, where she plays as a midfielder for Rovers, the 20-year-old studies criminology and law as well as working part time.
These are Layah’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Lona
Getting your five-a-day is no trouble at Lona – photo: Lona
“I’m a big lover of food so Lona Grill House & Juice Bar on Gloucester Road is a big favourite of mine. They always provide lovely service, and the food and drinks are amazing too with great portion sizes.”
Aztec Hotel & Spa
Aztec Hotel & Spa was a finalist in the best boutique spa category in the Good Spa Awards 2023 – photo: Aztec Hotel
“I always love using the spa here at the Aztec Hotel in Almondsbury. It has great facilities and a really relaxed atmosphere.”
Snuff Mills
Layah enjoys taking her dogs for a walk at Snuff Mills – photo: Martin Booth
“I always love walking my dogs at Snuff Mills. It’s a really scenic and lovely walk, and my dogs enjoy it. Snuff Mills is their favourite place as well as mine!”
Caribbean Croft
Wray rum slushies are a popular summer drink at Caribbean Croft – photo: Caribbean Croft
“I love the vibe on Stokes Croft. It’s also a really nice vibe in Caribbean Croft, which is a restaraunt with lovely food and drinks.”
Snap Fitness
Inside the Snap Fitness gym on Whiteladies Road – photo: Snap Fitness
“I have been to a few gyms across Bristol but one of the best is Snap Fitness, with gyms in Bedminster, Clifton, Filton and Staple Hill. I enjoy working out in any free time I get and this gym is definitely one of my favourites.”
Main photo: Bristol Rovers Community Trust
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