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My Bristol Favourites: Sheika Johnston
Sheika Johnston is partnerships manager at Voscur, the support and development agency for Bristol’s voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
Having first arrived in Bristol as a student, she now lives in St George with her family and joined Voscur following a previous career in multidisciplinary construction consultancies.
These are Sheika’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Troopers Hill
Balloon watchers on Troopers Hill had a close encounter during the Balloon Fiesta in 2024 – photo: Paul Box
“Troopers Hill is only a stone’s throw away from my house and one of the family’s favourites in all seasons. With incredible views of the city, I love to walk over for some peace and quiet or on Bonfire Night for a sociable wintery evening with friends. I’d argue it is best viewpoint in east Bristol!”
Redcatch Community Garden
Volunteers came together in 2017 to turn a disused bowling green into Redcatch Community Garden – photo: Friends of Redcatch Park
“I thought I knew all the community gardens and farms Bristol has to offer but recently discovered Redcatch Community Garden in Knowle. Great coffee, great space, I particularly love the Friday night street food pop-ups offering world cuisine!”
The Star & Garter
A new mural was recently painted on one side of the Star & Garter – photo: Martin Booth
“The Star & Garter in Montpelier is where the after-after-party happens – in a space that isn’t much bigger than my front room. Give what you can afford on the door. This where I saw DJ Derek live for the first time!”
The Coronation Tap
The Coronation Tap was originally a farm before becoming a cider house – photo: Martin Booth
“The Cori in Clifton is one of my favourite drinking spots in the city with their Exhibition cider! Many a good night were had here.”
Caribbean Fix
Caribbean Fix offers both catering and takeaway – photo: Caribbean Fix
“Bristol isn’t short of Caribbean takeaway joints, but Caribbean Fix in Eastville is one of my favourite ones. Generous portions, great service, home catering for events if needed and fresh fruit juices offered on the menu too.”
Main photo: Fraser Johnston
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