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My Bristol Favourites: Tara Miran
The co-founder of St Paul’s Community Garden, Tara Miran recently featured as part of a campaign celebrating Bristol’s unsung heroes.
Launched by Global Goals Centre, the project celebrated individuals across the city for their work to tackle poverty, inequality and climate change.
Tara’s portrait was one of 17 that starred on billboards across the city for her work to fight for gender equality.
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She has also been recognised nationally for her inspiring work and features in One Hundred Reasons To Hope, an illustrated storybook compiled with the blessing of Captain Sir Tom Moore before his death, with an introduction by his daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore.
Tara Miran features in One Hundred Reasons To Hope, a book inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore – photo by Nayma Ustun
Tara works in areas focused on race equality, community development and women’s voices and recently opened The Green Melon plastic-free fruit and veg shop in St Paul’s along with her husband, John Aguirre.
These are Tara’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Real Habesha
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“For a delicious and reasonably-priced shared meal in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, visit Real Habesha, where you will enjoy flavoursome and wholesome Ethopian food.”
Snuff Mills
Snuff Mills offers a serene atmosphere away from the bustle of the city – photo by Martin Booth
“Wonderful for a stroll and taking in the beauty nature has gifted to us. Snuff Mills offers you a zen and serene atmosphere in the hustle and bustle of our busy city.”
St Paul’s Adventure Playground
St Paul’s Adventure Playground bring people together – photo by Ellie Pipe
“This playground brings together our wonderful, vibrant community and families. Whilst our children play and explore the brilliant playground rebuild, we are left to relax, talk and enjoy a cuppa or some food together. There is also a Bike Exchange which offers children’s and adults bikes for sale and servicing.”
Matina
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“Visit Matina and enjoy absolutely delicious and mouth-watering food prepared lovingly with explosive flavours by the friendly staff. Sharing a taste of Kurdish food with the people of Bristol, this is one of the best street foods in the city.”
The Green Way Project
The Green Way Project connects spaces in St Paul’s – photo by Paul-Blakemore
“A series of murals in St Paul’s that use art, food, green spaces and culture to connect us as a community. Walk or bike through the green spaces and take a photograph of the three recipe murals and enjoy exploring and cooking these Kurdish, Somali and African and Caribbean recipes.”
Main photo by John Aguirre Nayma Ustun
Read more: Story behind a new plastic-free fruit and veg shop opening in St Paul’s
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