This website is to document the progress, successes and discoveries of the “Discover Brislington Brook” project over the next 3 years.
The Brislington Community Partnership (BCP) received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for this exciting new community project focussing on the brook, which runs through Stockwood, Brislington and St Annes areas of Bristol, connecting these communities and acting as an invaluable wildlife corridor before finally flowing into the Avon.
The aim of the project is to bring the river to life and enable YOU (The people of Brislington and beyond) to discover its history and wildlife through fun activities, walks, talks and events, AND to support you to organise your own river-related activities:
As Steve Pearce, Chair of BCP once said “If you want to have an easter egg hunt, go out and hide the b***dy easter eggs!”, which translated into english means, “This is a fantastic resource, right on your doorstep, available for you, your family and friends to use; Have picnics, go for walks, play frisbee, paint a picture, have a children’s birthday party…As long as you clear up your rubbish and don’t do anything illeagal then it’s yours to use as you will!”
Many residents are unaware of the river and the project aims to help people to discover for themselves the hidden secrets that the Brislington Brook has to offer. There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved ranging from river clear-ups to participating in a performance recreating the Pilgrim’s Way to St Anne’s Holy Well.
For more info email Rowan: rowan.matthiessen@bristol.gov.uk
