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VPAG NEWS – October 2025
VPAG Community Bonfire is on Wednesday 5th November, corner of Nutgrove Ave/Hill Avenue corner. Our annual community bonfire will be lit at 6.30. There will be a range of refreshments, first aid and a lost children’s tent. Please be aware that council regulations forbid the lighting of fireworks in the park.
We will need volunteers to help with the following:
● Bringing wood (not chipboard, MDF or laminate, thanks) to the site between 3.00 and 4.30
● Bonfire Builders – please come along from 3.00 – 4.30 pm
● Bonfire Stewards to help keep people safe from 5.00 – 9.00pm
● Informal litter pickers – to help clean any rubbish the next day in their own time.
Please let Shaun know if you are able to help in any way – hello@vpag.org.uk
VPAG Festival – We celebrated another successful summer festival last month. It made just under £1,200 despite increasing costs to run it. Please do consider donating to VPAG at https://vpag.org.uk/general/donations/ to help secure the future of this festival and other VPAG events. Many thanks to Shaun Hennessey for organising the event and to everyone who helped out.
South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods – have your say on the proposals and help shape the future of your local area. Follow the survey link to take part.
The online consultation closes at midnight on Thursday 30th October. There are also drop-in information sessions on the following dates:
● Wednesday 15th October, 3.30 = 6.30: The Chessel Centre, Chessel St, Bedminster, BS3 3DN
● Thursday 16th October, 4 – 7pm: Library of Things, 47 East St, Bedminster, BS£ 4HB
● Monday 20th October, 12 – 3pm: The Harbour, 7 Bushy Park, Totterdown, BS4 2EG
Wildlife Group News – Save the dates!
● Saturday 1st Nov, dead hedging
● Saturday 22nd Nov, building a hibernaculum to support hibernating reptiles and amphibians.
You can join the Wildlife Group mailing list and/or WhatsApp group by contacting Emma or Harry at vpagwildlife@gmail.com for updates and further details.
Volunteer keyboard player wanted!– Victoria Park Bowls Club are looking for someone to accompany their Christmas sing song on Saturday 6th Dec, between 10 – 12. Contact Malcolm at hello@victoriaparkbowlscub.org.uk if you can help. Everyone is invited!
The next VPAG meeting will take place on Monday 3rd November at 7.30 at the Bowls Club
in the park. Everyone welcome
*You can make contact via this link: https://vpag.org.uk/contact-us/