Deondre Hylton
Born and bred in Southmead, Deondre is a massive fan of the local area and the supportive community. He has been visiting the Youth Centre since he was 13 and encouraging others to stay active by leading sport sessions. Having just finished college he is about to start an apprenticeship while playing semi-professional football on the side.
Born and bred in Southmead, Deondre is a massive fan of the local area and the supportive community. He has been visiting the Youth Centre since he was 13 and encouraging others to stay active by leading sport sessions. Having just finished college he is about to start an apprenticeship while playing semi-professional football on the side.
Antony ‘Tubs’ Webb
Anthony 'Tubs' Webb was Shirehampton's butcher for 47 years and is a local legend. He swapped his butchers apron for lycra in recent years and is cycling to Lands End just as this project comes to life. A huge support for the community, he stays actively involved with many of the area's traders.
Antony ‘Tubs’ Webb
Anthony 'Tubs' Webb was Shirehampton's butcher for 47 years and is a local legend. He swapped his butchers apron for lycra in recent years and is cycling to Lands End just as this project comes to life. A huge support for the community, he stays actively involved with many of the area's traders.
Inkie
Inkie emerged from the graffiti writing scene in Bristol in the 80s. Painting alongside 3D and later Banksy, coming 2nd in the 1989 World Street Art Championships, the ‘Kingpin’ was arrested as the head of 72 other writers in the UK's largest ever Graffiti bust, Operation Anderson. Inkie has since worked as head of design for SEGA / Xbox and Jade Jagger’s design studio and his work can be seen in almost every district of the city and even graces the Shipshape and Bristol Fashion Gin bottles!
He is a big champion of his Gloucester Rd patch, close to where he resides and works here in Bristol.
Inkie
Inkie emerged from the graffiti writing scene in Bristol in the 80s. Painting alongside 3D and later Banksy, coming 2nd in the 1989 World Street Art Championships, the ‘Kingpin’ was arrested as the head of 72 other writers in the UK's largest ever Graffiti bust, Operation Anderson. Inkie has since worked as head of design for SEGA / Xbox and Jade Jagger’s design studio and his work can be seen in almost every district of the city and even graces the Shipshape and Bristol Fashion Gin bottles! He is a big champion of his Gloucester Rd patch, close to where he resides and works here in Bristol.
Kate Brooks
Fishponds local Kate Brooks is the creator and host of events and walks for The People’s University of Fishponds and creator of the mug and tote bag 'Fishponds...it's quite nice.' As well as being a very proactive member of the local community, she works as an Associate Lecturer in Education History and Heritage at Bath Spa University. She's a regular contributor to social history projects.
She is also part of the organising team for Fishfest, which used to happen in the grounds of Fishponds Academy along Fishponds Rd, and one year had to refund someone their £1 entrance fee as there wasn’t any fish.
Fishponds local Kate Brooks is the creator and host of events and walks for The People’s University of Fishponds and creator of the mug and tote bag 'Fishponds...it's quite nice.' As well as being a very proactive member of the local community, she works as an Associate Lecturer in Education History and Heritage at Bath Spa University. She's a regular contributor to social history projects.
She is also part of the organising team for Fishfest, which used to happen in the grounds of Fishponds Academy along Fishponds Rd, and one year had to refund someone their £1 entrance fee as there wasn’t any fish.
Dominic Borel
One of the most recognisable faces of Bristol's culinary scene, Dom is co-owner with his cousin Ben Harvey of Pasta Loco, Pasta Ripiena and Bianchi's delis and establishments, as well as being part of the founding team of pop up food project Breaking Bread on Bristol Downs. During lockdown Dom worked with a network of the city's chefs and food businesses to create Cheers Drive, the UK’s first-ever free food delivery service, supporting the city's homeless. Regulars to his restaurants would liken his exuberant style more to the frontman of a great rock and roll band.
One of the most recognisable faces of Bristol's culinary scene, Dom is co-owner with his cousin Ben Harvey of Pasta Loco, Pasta Ripiena and Bianchi's delis and establishments, as well as being part of the founding team of pop up food project Breaking Bread on Bristol Downs. During lockdown Dom worked with a network of the city's chefs and food businesses to create Cheers Drive, the UK’s first-ever free food delivery service, supporting the city's homeless. Regulars to his restaurants would liken his exuberant style more to the frontman of a great rock and roll band.
Lindsey Garwood
Redfield resident Lindsey is a performer, writer and mentor. As well appearing in theatre and short films, she's also written plays and traveled the world as a tour guide. Combining her love for history and theatre performance, she now teaches classes at the Bristol Old Vic. She believes anything goes when it comes to improv and she loves people - you'll recognise her as a regular character in Closer Each Day, the world's longest improvised narrative and Bristol's cult hit of a spontaneous soap opera hosted at the Wardrobe Theatre.
Redfield resident Lindsey is a performer and theatre-maker. As well as appearing in theatre and short films, she's also written plays and travelled the world as a tour guide. She has taught classes for the Adult Company at the Bristol Old Vic, combining her love of history and theatre, and continues to facilitate workshops nationally. She also started the regular improv jam in Bristol. You'll recognise her as Constance Sugar in Closer Each Day, the world's longest improvised narrative and Bristol's cult hit of a spontaneous soap opera, hosted at the Wardrobe Theatre.
Ade Williams
Ade Williams is one of Bedminster's most amazing characters, made famous beyond Bristol through Rankin's portraits of NHS staff during the pandemic. He moved to the U.K. 23 years ago from Nigeria. After being utterly awestruck at how the NHS functioned, he jumped at the chance become a pharmacist, now working alongside a GP practice and advising on the board of a local hospital. The community know Ade for his incredible kindness and patience, taking the time to talk to each person, and to understand what they are going through, alongside his wife and fellow pharmacist at Bedminster Pharmacy.
Ade Williams is one of Bedminster's most amazing characters, made famous beyond Bristol through Rankin's portraits of NHS staff during the pandemic. He moved to the U.K. 23 years ago from Nigeria. After being utterly awestruck at how the NHS functioned, he jumped at the chance to become a pharmacist, now working alongside a GP practice and advising on the board of a local hospital. The community know Ade for his incredible kindness and patience, taking the time to talk to each person, and to understand what they are going through, alongside his wife and all of team he leads at the Bedminster Pharmacy.