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My Bristol Favourites: Ollie Pollard
Ollie Pollard is head of growing enterprise funds at Resonance, a social impact property fund manager.
Resonance was founded in 2002 with the mission of connecting capital to social enterprise.
“With peoples’ homes at the heart of what we do, our impact labs team develop the eco-system, around and ahead of our impact property funds, so that we innovate new solutions, pilot systemic change, increase supply and scale opportunity.”
These are Oliver’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Nook
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“I have just discovered Nook on North Street in Bedminster and it’s amazing. Aussie-influenced healthy, wholesome juices, smoothies and poke bow. All superb and coffee off the charts too. Staff are brilliant. I’ve had to force myself to leave and stop ordering whenever I visit!”
Double Puc
Double Puc cafe at Temple Quay was opened by the original founders of Friska – photo: Martin Booth
“For a work meeting (or not!) I find it hard to beat Double Puc. Ilove the coffee and freshly cooked cookies. It still feels like they old great vibes of Friska days in there. And the staff are all brilliant.”
The Cadbury
The Cadbury is a popular pub for Montpelier locals – photo: Miles Arnold
“The Cadbury is a favourite spot for beers after Tuesday night five-a-side. A legendary, cavernous old pub with good beers, food and a cosy beer garden.”
The Louisiana
Many bands now selling out huge venues have played at the Louisiana over the years – photo: Betty Woolerton
“The Louisiana never disappoints for a for an intimate live gig. Been in so many times without even looking at what’s on and always stunned by quality. Most recently it was Wilderman.”
Narroways
Narroways is known locally as ‘the mound’ – photo: Martin Booth
“I’ve really come to appreciate Narroways, a small, ridged area of woods, shrub and grass in the heart of St Werburgh’s. It’s perfect for a short dog walk, a mini-adventure with my three-year-old or a quiet drink at sunset up on the top bench. More importantly it’s home to a decent slice of biodiversity in the midst of the city.”
Main photo: Resonance
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