First green city guide to Bristol is launched today.
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18 November 2010

First green city guide for Bristol launched today

‘Bristol – A guide to good living’, the first guide to outline many of the city’s good living and green activities, will be launched today at an event taking place at The Harbourside bistro and bar in the city centre.

The 224 page guidebook divides the city into eight sections and features over 400 listings of places and activities. These include green spaces to visit; cafes and restaurants dedicated to serving good quality, well-sourced seasonal food; clothing stores selling fairtrade, organic products; health and well-being centres; local festivals to enjoy; community groups with a common interest such as sustainability and local heritage; organisations developing renewable technologies and waste and recycling initiatives.

The book also includes an illustrated map of Bristol by local artist Rebecca Howard that offers a bird’s eye glimpse of the city, showing just how many green spaces Bristol has to offer.

Publisher Alastair Sawday says: “’Bristol – A guide to good living’ is a city first and perhaps even a British one. Put together by a devoted team of volunteers and professionals, it is supported by the Green Capital Momentum Group and a number of local sponsors. The brand new guide shows just how much community involvement is going on to build healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.”

Barbara Janke, leader of Bristol City Council, says: “There has never been a more important time to lead a greener lifestyle, when people are having to be more cost and energy conscious than ever before. Bristol is brimming with people full of good ideas and initiatives to make the city a better and more sustainable place to live. This book is a great resource for local residents and visitors alike to find out more about the many green activities happening around the city and be inspired to get involved.”

Some people featured in the book will speak at the launch including Phil Haughton, founder and Managing Director of The Better Food Company and Ben Barker of the Southville Centre.

Rebecca Howard will also unveil a giant version of her illustrated map and offer 250 limited edition prints for sale. And naturally there will be a stall selling copies of the book.

Bristol – A guide to good living is available in Bristol book shops and retail outlets, priced £9.99.

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Note to media:
• The book’s sponsors are: Bristol City Council (main sponsor), Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol Natural History Consortium, Forum for the Future, GL Garrad Hassan, GWE Business West, The Converging World, Westmark Developments (joint sponsors) with financial contributions from Bart Spices, Bevan Brittan and Gregg Latchams Solicitors
Main Sponsor

Joint Sponsors

• Organisations that have donated goods for the launch are The Harbourside (venue, staff, canapes), Trethowan’s Dairy (cheese), the Bristol Beer Factory (beer), Hallgartens (3 Choirs white wine and Beaujolais), Strawberry Hill (red wine), Box Bush Farm (apple juice).