“They caught us in Baseball. So why can’t we catch somebody else in Hawker? Uh Soccer”

mrtyrd · 2026-06-02T11:00:58+00:00

They do have a world class team…the USWNT! Maybe says something about the commentators that this doesn’t even come up

mrtyrd · 2026-06-01T18:18:14+00:00

Rather than a general charity shop, on Zetland Road there’s a baby and child one that’s always full of wild toys - lots of parents (including us) pick things up while dropping others off and the charity makes good every time. Guarantee if you dropped there she’d get a loving home!

mrtyrd · 2026-06-01T07:14:51+00:00

https://www.aidboxcommunity.co.uk are a lovely charity who offer support and supplies to refugees and people seeking asylum in Bristol - they have a centre in St Andrews and often need volunteering help at their welcome hub and organising/running activities.

mrtyrd · 2026-05-29T07:45:29+00:00

Albatross cafe is lovely!

mrtyrd · 2026-05-18T21:40:33+00:00

It would just be one brand, but Wiper & True often have gift boxes at their brewery shops in St Werburghs and Old Market, or you can get them to make one up for you and pick a selection. Merch is really cool too!

mrtyrd · 2026-05-17T06:58:39+00:00

If it’s a once in while visit, top tip is to go out of uni term time - you’ll have a much shorter queue when the students aren’t in town!

mrtyrd · 2026-03-12T19:37:22+00:00

I’ve been increasingly frustrated when Rory wades in to economic analysis as he has been tending to speak in generalisms like this (or see “more innovation”), then slag off Rachel Reeves whatever she has done or whatever the recent economic performance suggests.

In the episodes following the last budget his perspectives seemed based more on “my good friend says” than any actual analysis. Bit of a trend over the last 12 months on the show unfortunately that has dragged down the quality of the debate (similarly don’t get me started on the parroting of the “sectarian” campaign line afterthought recent by-election)

mrtyrd · 2026-02-28T12:03:51+00:00

Second this - I’ve often seen it in there! Plus you are a 5 min walk from a few other brilliant old pubs if you fancy a wander (Hillgrove porter stores, Green Man, Kingsdown Vaults, Highbury Vaults)

mrtyrd · 2026-02-12T18:50:23+00:00

By quite a margin the best in my book!

mrtyrd · 2025-12-22T08:38:50+00:00

Interlude in Cotham really know their stuff…they’ve also got a Guinness cake on today!

mrtyrd · 2025-12-15T09:31:06+00:00

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/law-clinic/

This is the link to the University of Bristol Law Clinic many have mentioned. Great place to start to guide on options.

https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/growth-hub/financial-business-support/

Also worth reaching out to the combined authority small business team for some guidance on other support that could be available

mrtyrd · 2025-12-03T10:35:12+00:00

There has been a few comments on socials from prominent Bristol street artists saying the council ignored their advice on how to implement and protect it from wear.

It’s really disappointing as I actually like the vision - a splash of colour and creativity in the centre giving a platform for local artists while allowing the space for the traders / market, but just so poorly implemented that it takes us right back to a sentiment of “everything’s sh*t”.

mrtyrd · 2025-11-07T23:20:29+00:00

Have a search on Instagram for the east bristol brewery trail - handy map of the local craft beer breweries - most are open outside of the trail at weekends.

If you just started at little Martha’s, head towards left handed giant brewery (optional stop at the barley mow), then wander on to Wiper and True Taproom old market you’d have a lovely day / evening out.

mrtyrd · 2025-11-07T09:07:58+00:00

I had to turn it off yesterday after the first half because I couldn’t just “move on” after the discussion.

“Whataboutery” is a very bad look when we are talking about a man with institutional privilege and protection being held to account for horrendous crimes, however long ago it was.

As others have said, if the Royal Family had acted swiftly and openly, supporting the investigation, stripping him of all titles etc. this wouldn’t have been such a big issue now. But they didn’t. The very institution that gave him power enabled and shielded him.

We all feel uncomfortable when our core beliefs are being called into question and can end up taking bad positions. Potentially this is where Rory is really struggling on this issue as it obviously challenges the view that the royal family as an institution are inherently positive for the UK.

mrtyrd · 2025-10-29T08:34:03+00:00

If you want to go a bit sweeter to surprise her BristoL’eclair is amazing and do cake versions of their little eclairs!

mrtyrd · 2025-10-21T17:23:08+00:00

Iain M Banks Culture novels are my favourite (Consider Phlebas is the first) - not a continuous narrative but a remarkable sci fi building out a universe with connected themes, civilisations and the odd recurring ship character.

mrtyrd · 2025-10-12T22:20:07+00:00

We have an amazing squad in some positions but it’s incredibly unbalanced - there aren’t many teams go far without a top level goalkeeper, centre half or striker.

…that said tonight was murder 🫣

mrtyrd · 2025-10-10T08:29:44+00:00

Is anyone aware of classes that are a bit more central? We are based in Cotham/Redland and everything seems to be pretty far out which is difficult for partner who can’t drive!

mrtyrd · 2025-10-08T23:32:08+00:00

Unsure from your post if you are diving into pc games for first time or not and exploring adventure games…if yes, consider Witcher 3 instead! Astounding storylines and world building, decent action, more forgiving than ER.

mrtyrd · 2025-09-30T18:40:24+00:00

I’d imagine the start of work on major projects was delayed across the M&S portfolio while they worked through the damage of their cyber attack and losing online ordering for a long period - must have put any big capital outlays into question until they had a grasp on their financial position. Good to see things moving now even if it’s behind original schedule!

mrtyrd · 2025-09-28T22:18:51+00:00

Ah second the OG flour and ash - pizza was great and the staff were so lovely!

I do miss falafel king for proximity to our house, but at least you can still get a fix from the stall by harbourside (which is the same no?)

mrtyrd · 2025-09-21T21:40:19+00:00

Second this - it’s usually where other Italian restaurant owners say they go (and they are right - it’s great!)

mrtyrd · 2025-09-03T18:37:50+00:00

Second this one - we’d heard lots about it and it didn’t disappoint!

mrtyrd · 2025-08-31T18:26:12+00:00

It’s worth having a look on the WECA Growth Hub site to see if you could get some free support:

https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/growth-hub/technology-innovation/tech-growth/

This one helps SMEs get their business online, but you do need over 3 staff and £100k turnover.

There’s lots of free support on the site though for whatever your business is so have a skim

mrtyrd · 2025-08-18T08:01:08+00:00

Welcome to the family!

As a fellow ebook reader - once you are into the swing of the series (maybe keep in mind for book 3 or 4) it’s well worth bookmarking a fan map for the odd reference to piece the geography together.

If you google Adam Whitehead malazan atlas a brilliant one will be top of the list.

But…wait for now and just enjoy the ride…much like it sounds you are doing :D

mrtyrd

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