West Country Lunch
Here is an outline of events that are happening in the West Country
until December. Details of how to get to the August event by both
car and public transport are given below.
Information for other events will be sent out nearer the time.
Please call/email Katie (details below) if you have any questions or would
like further information.
Saturday August 9th - Balloon Fiesta, Ashton Court, Bristol - 3-7pm
(balloon launch 6pm) optional dinner afterwards at Dovecote Arms - need to
know numbers in advance for booking
Tuesday September 16th - Lunch and Ten-pin Bowling at Hollywood Bowl, The Venue Complex,
Cribbs Causeway, Bristol 1-5pm Hollywood Bowl ~ ph 0117 9592100 - £2.60 per game
(off peak price) Hollywood Bowl
Saturday October 18th - Cheltenham Harvesters, Cheltenham 1-5pm
Saturday November 29th - Cinema matinee at VUE Cinema, The Venue Complex, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol 1-5pm (times to be confirmed nearer time)
Tuesday December 16th - Christmas lunch at Parkway Taverners, Bristol 1-5pm
Looking forward to hearing from you and/or seeing you
Best wishes
Katie Wiltshier
West Country coordinator:
Ph 07505 606408
Email: westcountryoutsiders@yahoo.com.
Bristol Balloon Fiesta ~ August 9th
www.bristolfiesta.co.uk - lots of info on this site - check it out
The plan is to meet at 3pm at the Dovecote Arms, at the outside seating area.
We will go up to the main area then have free time to explore together before
meeting again at 5.15pm to watch the balloon launch - we will meet near the
security office as it will hopefully be quieter there and easier to find each
other! The launch is at 6pm but there is a disabled viewing area that we can
use on a first come-first served basis so best to get there early.
After the balloon launch there is the option of dinner at the Dovecote Arms
(next to the advanced booking car park) - it is accessible but we have to book
in advance as will be very busy.
Disabled Access at the
Fiesta is the link for information on disabled access.
If you would like a scooter to get around the site (the site is big) then you can
book one through Shopmobility:
Shopmobility
Electric scooters will be available for hire from Shopmobility via
Gate 6 - NEW Dovecote Arms
entrance and the
YELLOW car park. However,
parking and scooters will have to be booked in advance as they are reserved on
a 'first come, first served' basis.
It is strongly advised that equipment is reserved in advance by contacting..
Shopmobility on: Email:
apqz30@dsl.pipex.net
Bookings and enquiries: Tel: 01202 661770
Their opening hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am - 4pm. An answerphone service
is in place out of office hours, which will be answered during opening times.
There is also limited availability on the day but again it is on a 'first come, first served'
basis. Please be aware that although there is an internal road within Ashton Court,
the estate is predominantly a green field site with rough terrain and undulating surfaces.
For more information about access to the site, please contact the Fiesta office via our online
enquiry form or by telephoning 0117 953 5884.
Public transport to the site There is a special bus service from Bristol Temple Meads
(mainline train station) to the Fiesta - leaves every 10 minutes from the station -
£2.50 single journey, or free of charge for Diamond Travelcard holders -
Public Transport to the
Fiesta is the link for more information of
this service.
Directions by car
NB Advance car park tickets must be booked by August 1st
From M5 if you have paid for advance car parking: take junction 18 from M5.
To get onto the A4 follow signs to Bristol Airport. Cross the river A370 then
the B3128. Follow signs to the GATE 6, the New Dovecote Arms pub.
From M5 if you have not paid for car park in advance: Take M5 junction 19 take the A369
towards Bristol city centre. Drive through Abbots Leigh, then turn right at the traffic
lights onto B3129 (Beggar Bush Lane). Drive down hill then turn first left (at crossroads)
onto Longwood Lane. Public Red car park, Gate 9 entrances are on the left.
From the M32, follow the M32 to central Bristol (just past Staples on left), turn left onto
dual carriageway (Bond St/Temple Way) towards Bristol Temple Meads station.
Once past the station, turn right at next roundabout (sign to Bristol Airport) and follow road
next to river(A370) until you see a large warehouse on the right (just past Riverside garden
centre. Keep in left hand lane, following A370 (Long Ashton Bypass) then take turning to B3128.
Follow signs to GATE 6, the New Dovecote Arms pub.
If you have not paid for advance car parking, keep driving along the B3128,
then turn first right up Longwood Lane. Entrance to Red Car Park (gate 9) is on the right.
NB:
Location
will give you a map of the grounds and where different car parks are situated - strongly
recommended to print this off if you are driving as it can be confusing
Car Parking: If parking on site there is a charge of £8 per car park visit.
Tickets can be purchased for a limited period in advance on the website at the reduced cost of
£7 per ticket with an additional discount for multiple tickets. The link below will take
you to the correct area of the website:
Fiesta Parking Ticket
On the day car parking is on a first come first served basis but every attempt will be made to
place blue badge holders as close to the event site as possible. The advanced car park also has
flatter ground than that used for those who pay on the day and forward parking will be in place.
Scooters: The yellow car park (Gate 6 New Dovecote) is also close to Shopmobility where
scooters are available at subsidized prices (£3 per scooter) by the Bristol Balloon
Fiesta. If you would like to book in advanced you can contact them on 01202 661770.
Disabled Toilets will be located by the first aid posts.
Useful Web Links
www.disabledsouthwest.co.uk - webzine that includes events diary, news items, and other interesting information
www.radar.org.uk - national disability network
www.directenquiries.com - you can search for accessible places to visit on this website
www.voscur.org.uk - events listings, training course (Outsiders members will get Associate member rate)
www.bristoldialaride.org.uk
www.wecil.co.uk - west of England coalition for independent living, now based at Vassall Centre - Fishponds area of Bristol.
www.thisisliving.org.uk - information and support services, equipment display to try out, also mobility services for disabled people. Also based at Vassall Centre.
www.SoOut.com - support group
set up and run by disabled gay men for disabled gay men, living, working and visiting the South
West.
www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk -
The Willow Trust is a charity that offers freedom for the disabled on the water by providing days
out for children and adults with learning and physical disabilities and those who are seriously
ill. The Trust has two boats based at Saul Junction, and guests can enjoy the excitement of
adventure and the therapy of tranquility in beautiful surroundings - all travelling totally
free of charge.
Kaleido Disability and Deaf Arts has set up a social networking site for Disabled and Deaf artists
across the south west. The Kaleido Disabled Artists Social Network, hosted on Ning
http://kaleidodisabledarts.ning.com,
is an interactive network allowing for artists to meet one another online, get questions about
local opportunities and events answered, engage with art locally and discuss other issues facing
them across the region.
Kaleido has launched its new website
www.kaleidoarts.org
which is a hub for the latest information about Disability and Deaf arts across the region.
It is also a source of information about how to become a professional artist, what organisations
are operating in your area, upcoming events and project to get involved with and an artists'
gallery of work where people can showcase their talent.
