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EDITOR’Sletter
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elcome to the July issue of The Bristol Magazine. Firstly, I’d like to introduce myself as the new editor. I feel very honoured to be at the helm of the city’s biggest publication which every month brings you the very best local writing on Bristol living, as well as a guide to what’s on and all the latest happenings. And what an exciting time to be in Bristol, for as we go to press, it has just been named European Green Capital 2015 – a tremendous achievement that will really put Bristol on the map. In next month’s magazine we take a look at the ways this will impact on the city. This month though, we’ve got a jam-packed issue, with something for everyone, from business news, art and property, to high profile interviews, a country walk, and our regular What’s On section, which you will notice, has had a facelift. All the events are now listed in date order, to make it easier for you to plan your free time. Summer is when Bristol really comes alive and so you don’t miss out on anything, we’ve included a two-page guide to all the festivals happening over the next three months, as well as some of the best family events and activities to enjoy as the kids break up for the school holidays. And if you’re wondering why our loveable pooch is on the front cover, turn to page 46 to read all about the exciting Gromit Unleashed public art trail which will hit our streets on 1 July. I hope you enjoy this magazine as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together. I welcome your comments, so please feel free to get in touch. SAMANTHA COLEMAN
All paper used to make this magazine is taken from good sustainable sources and we encourage our suppliers to join an accredited green scheme. Magazines are now fully recyclable. By recycling magazines, you can help to reduce waste and contribute to the six million tonnes of paper already recycled by the UK paper industry each year. Please recycle this magazine, but if you are not able to participate in a recycling scheme, then why not pass your magazine on to a friend or colleague.
CONTACT THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE: Editor Email:
Samantha Coleman sam@thebristolmagazine.co.uk
Deputy Editor Email:
Georgette McCready georgette@thebristolmagazine.co.uk
Contributors:
Verity Clark, Theo Cooke, Alex Jenner-Fust, Sarah Merson, Mick Ringham, James Russell, Hannah Stuart-Leach, Andrew Swift, Marianne Swinkels
Production Manager Email: Commercial Production Email:
Jeff Osborne production@thebristolmagazine.co.uk Lorna Harrington lorna@thebristolmagazine.co.uk
Publisher Tel: Email:
Steve Miklos 0117 974 2800 stevem@thebristolmagazine.co.uk
Contact the Advertising Sales team on tel: 0117 974 2800 Advertising Sales Email:
Kathy Williams kathy@thebristolmagazine.co.uk
Advertising Sales Email:
Sue Parker sue@thebristolmagazine.co.uk
The Bristol Magazine and The Bath Magazine are published by MC Publishing Ltd and are completely independent of all other local publications.
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