Redcliffe & Temple BID

That’s a wrap on our summer of boules! ☀️

Yesterday, Redcliffe & Temple BID businesses went head-to-head in our final boules matches of the summer.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners, West of England Combined Authority and Arcadis teams 1 and 2. Also, a big thank you to PA Consulting, Too Good To Go, Bishop Fleming and our Redcliffe & Temple BID colleagues for taking part. 💜

A huge thank you to everyone who came out this summer and joined in the fun, and to Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland Bristol for providing refreshments. 🙌

Volunteer and help bridge the digital divide! 🖥️

As a Redcliffe & Temple BID business, you have access to Neighbourly's network of volunteering opportunities, including their brand new DigitalBridge campaign. 🎉

Connecting community causes with invaluable digital skills, the Digital Bridge campaign is perfect for those wanting to volunteer remotely.

Whether you’re a tech whiz or want to learn new skills, no expertise is required as Neighbourly has partnered with Microsoft to provide resources to employees.

👉 Learn more and volunteer today https://ow.ly/xOhE50TqUKA

Are you up for the Spark 50 Challenge? ✨

To celebrate Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity turning 50 this year, businesses are invited to take part in the challenge to turn £50 into £500 in 50 days.

Taking part is easy:
🤝 Gather a small team
💸 Find your £50 investment
💻 Sign up to the challenge on the website
🙌 Set up your JustGiving page
💰 Try to raise at least £500 over the next 50 days

👉 Get involved today: https://ow.ly/HKCE50Tpe27

Exciting news! Claire Jacob,Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership's Head of Communications & Partnerships, is speaking at the C40 Cities City-Business Climate Alliance webinar this Friday. 💚

You can join this free webinar to hear how two different city networks - Lisbon and Bristol - support local businesses in reducing their carbon footprint, adapting to climate impacts, and engaging climate actions locally. 🌃

📅 Friday 20 September at 10am
👉 Register your free place https://ow.ly/GVUW50TpOw8

Help us make Bristol a greener place for all! 💚

We’re looking for new ways to add greenery, biodiversity and colour to small pockets of land in the city centre and would like to hear your thoughts. 🌻🌳

Plot your ideas using our interactive map and we will develop a shortlist of our favourites 👉 https://ow.ly/lgJ350TaNqj

Take a look at these snaps of our greening projects to give you some inspiration 💡

⛱️ Have you been enjoying our outdoor furniture and games on Glass Wharf this summer? ☀️

Our Summer on the Quay area has been the go-to place for lunch and outdoor meetings. With games galore and sunny spots to watch the city go by, we’ll be sad to see it go at the end of September. 😢

With the colder months just around the corner, this is your last chance to enjoy our furniture and squeeze in that final game of shuffleboard!

👉 Find out more https://ow.ly/gECH50PagQI

Love cycling? There’s still time to take part in Cycle September! 🚲

Thanks to Love to Ride's initiative, this month you can win some incredible prizes just for logging your bike rides. 📱

Compete with your workplace or ride solo, it’s all about getting out and about this September to have fun, stay active, and reduce emissions. 💚

This year, Redcliffe & Temple BID businesses can win one of four £50 Love Bristol Gift Cards to redeem in over 170 outlets across the city. 🥳

👉 Learn more and get involved at https://ow.ly/piY550T8N5g

August was a busy month for the cleansing team as they made sure the city was sparkling for summer. ✨

This month, the cleansing team:
🧽 Removed 94 items of graffiti
☎️ Responded to 4 business community requests
🧹 Deep cleaned various locations, including Redcliff Street, St Philip’s Bridge, and Portwall Place
🚛 Covered 390 miles

👉 Read August’s cleansing report here https://ow.ly/OEUn50TkVs1

Huge thanks to Richard and Martin for their hard work this month and beyond. 💜

We are delighted to share the success of our collaboration with Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership. 🎉

Since 2022, we have been a supporting partner of the Climate Action Programme that delivers free support and impactful events to members of our business community. 💚

Since the launch of our collaboration:
🤝 Climate Action Programme events have welcomed over 350 attendees
⭐ 100% of business feedback has rated the events 4/5 and 5/5
📈 Turn-out rates have increased by 15% since the start of 2024
💬 Positive feedback has been received from businesses, including BDC Structural Engineering Ltd, Estrella Ventures, Novotel Bristol Centre, and Veolia UK.

👉 Find out how your business can get involved at https://ow.ly/NB7m50Tk8S8

Cycle September is in full swing with plenty of prizes to be won! 🏆

Taking part is easy, simply log your bike rides throughout September to be in with the chance of winning some fantastic prizes. Whether you cycle to work, with your friends, or with your family, get everyone involved in Cycle September this month. 🚲

This year, Redcliffe & Temple BID businesses can win one of four £50 Love Bristol Gift Cards to redeem in over 170 food, drink, and shopping outlets across the city. 🥳

👉 Learn more and get involved at https://ow.ly/piY550T8N5g

Love to Ride

Free events for your team! 🚨

Summer may be drawing to close, but we have plenty to keep you busy on your lunch break this September 👇

✨ Tai Chi | 12 September, 1-1.30pm in Temple Gardens
🧘‍♀️ Yoga Flow | 18 September, 1-1.30pm in Temple Gardens
🧰 Dr Bike | 25 September, from 9am at LHG Brewpub
🚴‍♂️ Cycle September | Ongoing all month

👉 Find out more at https://ow.ly/5mIi50Tj7Fb

📣 Our Thought Leadership launch event took place earlier this year, where we highlighted several ways businesses can adapt to the future of work.

Stay ahead of the curve with the following actions you can take, as identified by our expert panel and guest speakers:

📝 Conduct employee surveys on hybrid working preferences, EDI initiatives, and office amenity needs.
🎉 Plan monthly events celebrating diverse cultures and promote inclusion through EDI moments.
💻 Explore implementing AI tools, augmented reality training, and immersive conferencing solutions.
🌆 Partner with neighbouring organisations to improve urban amenities, such as food markets and networking events.

👉 Utilise our free event resources https://ow.ly/lFBf50RMSAx

Share your ideas for green space in the city! 🌱

We’re looking for new ways to add greenery, biodiversity and colour to our city centre. With your help, we want to identify small spaces in the city where greenery is needed or improvements can be made. 🌺🌲

Using our interactive map below, plot your ideas and we’ll develop a shortlist of our favourites.

👉 https://ow.ly/lgJ350TaNqj

Spaces are filling up fast for our transport webinar next week! 🚘

Join us online to hear about the proposed transport changes to five key city centre locations, including Broadmead, Bond Street, Redcliffe Way, Temple Way and Bedminster Bridge Roundabout.

📅 9 September, 12-1.30pm
👉 https://ow.ly/aN0p50TaSZc

👉 Fill in the consultation survey at http://www.bristol.gov.uk/bcctc by 30 September 2024

🎉 Did you attend this year’s Bristol Harbour Festival? 🌊

Share your feedback to help evaluate the festival's impact and create a vibrant and enjoyable festival for everyone. You could also be in with a chance of winning a £100 Love Bristol Gift Card! 🥳

👉 Head to https://ow.ly/ONAG50TaJOp to complete the survey by Friday 6 September.

Have your say in the Bristol City Centre Transport Changes consultation 📝

To accommodate more people living and travelling through Bristol, plans are in place to:

🚶 Pedestrianise more of Broadmead
🌳 Introduce more landscaping, seating and art space
🛣️ Prepare for a new transit route
🚌 Change some bus routes through the centre
🚏Change some bus stop locations
🚲 Improve walking and cycling routes

👉 Have your say at http://www.bristol.gov.uk/bcctc by 30 September 2024.

Come along to our in-person event on 5 September or webinar on 9 September to learn more about these changes: https://ow.ly/ZVEb50T1RXA

We’re just days away from Cycle September! 🚲

Log your bike rides throughout September to be in with the chance of winning some fantastic prizes, including one of four £50 Love Bristol Gift Cards. 🎁

Ride with co-workers, friends, or family to top the leaderboard and win prizes. You'll also stay active, save on commute costs, and help protect the planet. 💚

👉 Learn more and get involved at https://ow.ly/piY550T8N5g

Love to Ride

Join us at our Summer on the Quay area this Thursday for free lunchtime activities! ✍️

Embrace your creativity and join us for a mindful colouring session. All materials provided. ✏️

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will no longer be a pickleball demo but please come along to enjoy the sunshine and our summer games. 🎾

📍 Thursday 29 August, 12-2pm outside 3 Glass Wharf
👉 Learn more https://ow.ly/K3KT50T7fax

📣 The future of work is ever-changing and our debut event in April posed some thought provoking themes.

Creativity and innovation is a key element of the future of work, and our expert panel of speakers highlighted the following recommendations for businesses:

🖥️ Encourage adopting AI tools that complement human skills whilst addressing environmental and ethical implications.
🤝 Invest in advanced conferencing tools such as immersive video, holograms, and AR to redefine remote collaboration.
🧠 Establish training and collaboration for creative productive partnerships.

Stay tuned for our follow-up event coming soon! 👀

👉 Utilise our free event resources https://ow.ly/lFBf50RMSAx

Have your say! 📣

Major changes are planned across key areas of the city centre, including Bond St, Broadmead, Redcliffe Way, Temple Way, and Bedminster Bridge Roundabout. 🚧

📝 Have your say by filling in the consultation survey at http://www.bristol.gov.uk/bcctc by 30 September 2024.

👉 Come along to our in-person event on 5 September or webinar on 9 September to learn more about these changes: https://ow.ly/ZVEb50T1RXA

Bristol City Council

Last week, we hosted our second friendly boules session of the summer! 🎳

Redcliffe & Temple BID businesses went head-to-head in a friendly lunchtime match on The Circle outside Leonardo Hotel Bristol City and The Distillery.

Thanks to teams from Mewburn Ellis, Workman, Bishop Fleming, Ramboll, Arcadis Bristol, and our Redcliffe & Temple BID colleagues for taking part. 💜

Huge congrats to our winners, Mewburn Ellis, Workman (B team), Ramboll (A team), and Arcadis! 🏆

Join us for the last Sweet Monday of the year! 😋

Mokoko Bakery will be serving up a selection of free goodies on Monday 19 August, including croissants, pain au chocolates, cinnamon and cardamom buns, plus vegan chocolate banana loaf. 🍌🥐

Baked goods are available on a first come first served basis, while stocks last!

Stick around and enjoy our Summer on the Quay area, complete with outdoor furniture and games, including pickleball, quoits, and co****le. 🏓

📍 Monday 19 August, 12pm outside 3 Glass Wharf
👉 Learn more https://ow.ly/qZEv50SIlGm

Calling all cyclists! Protect your bike this summer. 🚲

Avon and Somerset Police are delivering a free bike marking service at locations across the city this summer. By registering your bike with a BikeRegister ID, the police and retailers can verify the legitimate owner should it be lost or stolen.

No pre-booking is required, simply turn up with your bike. This service is completely free and only takes a few minutes. 🚴‍♂️

📍 21 August at Temple Point Reception & 11 September at KPMG, 12-2pm
👉 Learn more https://ow.ly/LPEb50SXqWK

Make the most of your volunteering days by helping to make a positive difference in Bristol! 👏

Spaces are available to help with hands-on conservation work with Lockleaze Green Gym this August. Gather your team and get involved with cutting back vegetation, meadow management, and bramble removal. 🧑‍🌾

📍 Thursday 22 August, 10.30am-1.30pm at Lockleaze Sports Centre
👉 Learn more https://ow.ly/3Z0550SVU22

Neighbourly

Join us for week 3 of Sweet Mondays on 12 August with free sweet treats from the fabulous team at Small Goods! 🍩

Swing on by for a delicious selection of doughnuts, including vanilla custard, raspberry jam, chocolate custard, iced latte, and vegan blackcurrant jam, plus gluten free salted caramel brownies! 😋

Baked goods are available on a first come, first served basis from 12pm on Glass Wharf.

Indulge in your free goodies whilst enjoying our summer furniture and outdoor games, including pickleball, quoits and co****le. 🎾

📍 Mondays until 19 August, 12pm outside 3 Glass Wharf
👉 Learn more https://ow.ly/qZEv50SIlGm

Support local initiatives this summer and volunteer through Neighbourly! 🧑‍🌾

From remote opportunities to hands-on volunteering days, you can get involved with:

🍽️ Supporting children with cooking at St Luke's Lunch - Ongoing over the summer holidays
🌳 Maintaining hedgerows and trees at Cleve Archers - Ongoing
🌱 Helping with conservation work in green spaces local to Lockleaze - Thursdays from 10.30am-1.30pm
☕ Helping to run a memory cafe with Bristol Dementia Action Alliance - Fridays from 2-4pm

👉 Browse all upcoming opportunities https://ow.ly/L5Hp50SNRNz
👉 Learn more https://ow.ly/btJY50SNVQF

To get involved, register your interest with a good cause and arrange a session that suits you.

💡 Are you a marketing whizz who is passionate about Bristol? Join our team as a Marketing Assistant! 💻

You will support the Redcliffe & Temple BID and Bristol City Centre BID team to make Bristol a better place for all whilst working on exciting projects like Bristol Light Festival and the Love Bristol Gift Card.

👉 Interested? Apply now https://ow.ly/68wF50SO7UX

Applications close on Friday 16 August

Calling all businesses! Want to get involved in a friendly boules competition? 🙌

Go head-to-head against other Redcliffe & Temple BID businesses on Thursday 15 August from 12-2pm on The Circle outside the Leonardo Hotel Bristol City.

We are looking for teams of three to take part but welcome multiple teams from businesses.

👉 To register your interest please email [email protected]

In April, we hosted an event examining the future of work, the first in our new Thought Leadership event series. 🌎

With people and culture being an integral element of the future of work, the event panel highlighted some top tips for businesses to adapt:

🧠 Establish structured mentorship and reverse mentorship programmes, ensuring knowledge transfer and professional growth
🤝 Organise regular cultural events and educational sessions to celebrate and promote the understanding of diversity within the workplace

Utilise our free event resources 👉 https://ow.ly/lFBf50RMSAx

What a busy month July was for our cleansing team! 🚿

Covering 357 miles, the team successfully:
🧼 Deep cleaned the surroundings of The Fleece Bristol, Ibis Hotel, and Avon Fire & Rescue Service Temple Station
🧽 Responded to 10 business community requests
🪴 Watered our planters and kept Glass Wharf spotless for our Summer on the Quay furniture

👉 Read the full report https://ow.ly/lxVQ50SPVKA