Stokes Croft is a sliver of land between the suburbs Kingsdown and Bishopston and inner city St…read more Pauls. It's definitely not the prettiest of areas. In fact it's pretty grey and depressing, with a fair few boarded up shops and a constant stream of cars roaring through on their way home or into the centre of Bristol. Possibly because people want to counter the dullness of the place some amazing grafitti has popped up here, which the grandly named People's Republic of Stokes Croft have claimed responsibility for. Some of the murals are beautiful (which of course are liable to change or get wiped out by the council without any notice) and I think it's a brave attempt to bring a little colour to what is a drab part of Bristol. There isn't yet a walking tour, but I can imagine one popping up - Bristol's urban art has been attracting a lot of interest recently. It's easy enough to see the sites by one's self though - a wonder along Jamaica Street and the road Stokes Croft itself should mean you see a few interesting sites. Their website reveals them as a fairly serious bunch. They have maps, ambitions to be some sort of official community group, and a mission statement that says they want to promote Stokes Croft as a 'cultural quarter'. I hope they go from strength to strength and continue to brighten up Stokes Croft. That their chairman Chris Chalkley was arrested for painting a 'Welcome to Stokes Croft' sign shows they've got a way to go before everyone comes round to this view.

Stokes Croft: a gift and a curse to Bristol's culture. On one hand, this area of town is dodgy as…read morethey come, with antisocial behaviour and crime, this is a threatening place to be if you're alone and feeling vulnerable, especially towards the St James Roundabout. On the other hand, Stokes Croft is a gem. Full of artists and musicians, businesses like venues, cafes and arts centres are rapidly growing, what with Hamilton House, the Left Bank Centre, Metropolis and Cafe Kino all newly developing. When I miss Bristol, I miss places like Stokes Croft, but also can feel a little unsafe walking around there. It's definitely worth a visit. This is Bristol as much as Clifton is.

St Peter's Hospice has about 50 shops in the Bristol area, all raising money for the charity which…read moresupports and looks after adults with a terminal illness. One of the charity's newest shops and you can tell - beautifully laid out and with everything well displayed. I particularly liked the mannequin with the necklaces on. They have a nice selection of nick nacks and the clothes are of a high quality - they have some of the higher end of the high street labels in here.

I would argue that this is one of the best charities in the country. Established back in the more…read morethan 20 years ago it has been at the forefront of meningitis awareness and research ever since. It is led by Steve Dayman, who lost his son Spencer to meningitis when he was a kid. As well as carrying out regular fundraising efforts himself, Mr Dayman supports others who want to raise money for the charity. They are really on the ball when it comes to getting the message out and every time there's a meningitis scare Meningitis UK are sure to be on the news reiterating the symptoms people should look out for and what to do if they spot them. Without a doubt, this charity has contributed to a decline in the level of fatal meningitis cases in this country - and it's all managed by a relatively small team in Bristol. Amazing.

Agree this is an excellent charity. However they are not at this address any more. Contact…read moremeningitisnow.

Theres a toddlers group here every morning which my little girl really enjoys theres a good…read moreselection of toys. Theres also all sorts of adult courses everything from watercolours to basic i.t. skills.

I love the idea of a city farm - a real working farm complete with animals in the middle of the…read morecity. The one in St. Werburghs describes itself as a green oasis in the heart of the city and it's true. Surrounded by sleepy terraces you're welcomed by authentic farm smells and sounds. The only thing missing is the grouchy farmer telling you to get off his land They've got the full gamut of farm animals and there are various activities on offer. There's a big education focus and they get loads of school kids through here (its probably the first time a few them have seen where meat actually comes from). You can just have a look round though, and there's an excellent cafe when you can get a slice of cake. The products of the farm are on offer too, if you're looking for a bit of dinner. A relief after miles of concrete and graffiti, St. Werburghs farm really is an oasis

St Werburghs Farm is one of a couple of inner city farms in Bristol. It's an amazing achievement…read morethat is constantly improving and expanding within the confines of this densely populated environment. Flanked on three sides by things that deny access (sprawling allotments and private land), there is only one road leading to the place, which makes for a pretty secluded feel, despite the fact that it is smack bang in the middle of such a heavily populated area. The main attractions are, to my mind, the endlessly grumpy pigs who tend to complain and moan to each other, but are seemingly indifferent to humans. Then there's the much more sociable goats who occupy the main enclosure and can be viewed from the street. My favourite is an unfeasibly large billy called Elvis who goes to some incredible lengths to reach the hawthorn tree that is cordoned off within their grassy compound, usually involving death defying feats in an effort to scale the fencing. There's no entry fee, but donations are welcomed. With the Farm pub and café adjacent, there's everything needed for a fun packed day out for all the family.

This is quite a bizarre shop located in Old Market, close to the Lawrence Hill roundabout/underpass…read moreon your way to Redfield. It's packed (and I mean actually full to brim, up over your head and everywhere you look, with little space to manoeuvre other than a couple of feet from the door) with vintage and modern guitar/bass cabinets, amplifiers and PA speakers. There is also a smattering of second-hand guitars, basses and stompboxes available, too, but it's the amplifiers that you'll want to check out here. Need a rare Marshall stack that was covered in limited-edition green leather, or something of that nature? This is the place to go. The ageing hippy-rocker who runs the place is a fountain of knowledge on amplifiers and cabinets, plus how to repair them if you ever run into problems, so you can be sure that every second-hand item is fully serviced and ready to rock. This shop is a Bristol gem.

the village hall is a modern brick building set in 2 acres of land with 60 car spaces.the main hall…read moreis 4535 feet(max 140 people) and meeting room 2520 feet (max 40 people) with excellent heating and both with ajoining large fully equipped kitchen the centre has loop & public address systems , cctv , disabled facilities ,clothes bank, & free Wifi .the site is actually on millers drive by bus shelters on junction with nicholletes .bus route no 42 (bristol to bitton) phone not always manned.