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My Bristol Favourites: Amelia Howarth
Amelia is the content lead for We the Curious‘ new Project What If.
Three years in the making, it will be the first major science and cultural exhibition in the UK about the curiosity of a city. It will open in May 2021.
They also work with Yuup, a new Bristol based marketplace for experiences with a focus on local community.
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These are Amelia’s top-five Bristol favourites:
The Exchange
Exchange hosts a huge array of gigs and events. It’s also a cafe during the day. Photo: Exchange
The Exchange has got to be one of the best community projects in Bristol. From recording music to music workshops and some of the best event nights in Bristol (Eat Up! and Don’t Tell Your Mother to name a couple), everyone is welcome there. It’s also owned and operated by its members as a not for profit social enterprise, so a great choice of where to spend your money.”
The Old Market Assembly
SCRiTCH Cabaret is one of many LGBTQ+ events that take place at the Old Market Assembly. Photo: Maria Meco
“The Old Market Assembly is one of my favourite places to grab a roast dinner (they do vegan!), but also a hot spot for LGBTQ+ events from local production companies such as Wig in a Box and Punka. You can catch some of the best local drag talent here too from the likes of Slaughterhaus to Brizzle Boyz, I spent a good few nights here before lockdown!”
Poetry
“Bristol is home to some amazing poets, including current and previous poet laureates of the city, check out Caleb Parkin and Vanessa Kisuule to name a couple. My favourite events are usually ran by Milk Poetry and That’s What She Said, the latter a space for women and non-binary writers in particular – both great to see some gorgeous poetry and even try an open mic slot if you’re feeling creative.”
East Street
Amelia is a fan of East Street, located just south of the river. Photo: Lowie Trevena
“It has some of the coolest coffee shops and hair salons around, plus it’s right around the corner from Victoria Park and Windmill Hill City Farm. Forget North Street, East Street is the real hub of BS3!”
WECIL
Amelia has enjoyed working with Fishponds-based WECIL during their time working on Project What If. Photo: WECIL
“I’ve had the joy of working with WECIL over the past couple of years at We The Curious and went to one of their creative sessions at Trinity Centre. They are a user led organisation dedicated to supporting independent living for people who identify as being a disabled person, with the aim of creative a more inclusive society. It’s ran by some of the most dedicated people and I’ve met some really cool people through them.”
Main photo: Amelia Howarth
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