Author Archives: Len Wyatt

We have our next meeting on Thursday, and its a really important one. Its that time of the year when we elect people to run the Initiative; and set priorities for 2021. We are also having an “open” session where people can join in and talk about what they like on the Slopes, whether it […]

The NSI have replied to the City Council consultation asking the Council to build up the trust of the local community about construction, delivery and maintenance issues relating to the Green Spaces around the development. They raise three points based on their experiences – Do not promise things that you cannot afford, deliver or maintain; […]

The City Council are consulting from today on the proposal to put housing on part of the Slopes above Kingswear Road. The consultation document and details of how to respond etc can be found on https://www.bristol.gov.uk/housing/filwood-housing-developments. The NSI will be discussing how to respond to this at their meeting on Thurs 21st at 7.30pm via […]

With the start of Lockdown 3 on 6th January the Northern Slopes are still open for exercise. If you are able to be out and about, may be with the frost, fog and potentially even snow, it may be a good time to take photographs while you go around, or listen in the quietness for […]

After Christmas the Slopes returned to Tier 3. The current advice can be found here. Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice on accessing green spaces safely – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Regardless of the tier we are in the Northern Slopes Initiative hope you, your family and friends stay safe and well in 2021. We hope to see you on […]

The NSI Christmas Storytrail – is now open. Its Ten Little Elves – “The Ten Little Elves are on a mission to rescue Christmas … But what will the Ten Little Elves do when they meet a growling polar bear? And a yowling yeti? And a SCARY Ice Queen? Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled […]

With Bristol being in Tier 2 since 19th December. All formal events by ourselves have been suspended. But you can still visit the Slopes in line with Government guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice on accessing green spaces safely – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

With Bristol being in Tier 3 since 2nd December. All formal events by ourselves have been suspended. But you can still visit the Slopes in line with Government guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice on accessing green spaces safely – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) With Christmas just around the corner there will be things for people to see on […]

We are holding one of our meetings today at 7.30pm via Zoom, all are welcome. In the meeting we are discussing our work with others on events, new leaflets, new maps and colouring sheets, tree planting, path improvements – and our Christmas Walk (which is replacing our annual dinner). If you want to join in […]

The Northern Slopes remain open for exercise or recreation. Please see the new Government guidance as from 4th November – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-on-accessing-green-spaces-safely