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Bristol opens its doors


The 2016 programme of Bristol Doors Open Day reveals more venues than ever before. Over 80 buildings will open


on Saturday 10 September and Sunday 11 September for the annual look at the city’s architectural treasures. Go behind the scenes at


The Bottle Yard Studios (set of Poldark, Wolfhall and Sherlock), the Puppet Palace and even the Medical Simulation Centre where doctors practise on dummies. Bring your torch and visit Bristol’s underbelly at Redcliff Caves, Bristol Temple Meads tunnels, St John on the Wall crypt and the chambers of Clifton Suspension Bridge. Bristol Doors Open Day is


run by the Architecture Centre, which celebrates its 20th birthday this September. Business West is proud to be one of the sponsors.


For more details visit www.bristoldoorsopenday. org.uk


A food revolution T


he first shipping containers destined to be transformed into CARGO - a new retail


concept for Bristol – have landed. CARGO, the city's first retail yard


made of converted shipping containers, will be part of Wapping Wharf, Bristol's new harbourside quarter. It’s quickly making a name for itself as the city's new foodie hub. CARGO will be


‘Hugely


home to a host of independent retailers including: Woky Ko, Chicken Shed, BOX-E, PIGSTY, Lovett Pies, Bristol Cider Shop, Corks of Cotham, The Mighty Quinns Flower Emporium and Shambarber. Retailers already open along Gaol Ferry Steps


exciting to be involved in bringing a new retail concept to Bristol with the arrival of CARGO ’


include Mokoko, Better Food and Wild Beer Co, with Pizzarova trading from its pop-up crate. Little Victories and Bertha's Pizza will also be opening soon. Stuart Hatton, director at Umberslade, the


developer of CARGO, said: "It is hugely exciting to be involved in bringing a new retail concept to Bristol with the arrival of CARGO. This is a first for the city and will bring something unique to its vibrant independent retail scene.


CARGO, the city's first retail yard made of converted shipping containers


“We are thrilled that Wapping Wharf has attracted


such an eclectic mix of food and drink venues, ranging from pop-ups to cuisine from some of Britain's top chefs." When complete, the Wapping Wharf quarter will


include over 600 new homes as well as a variety of independent food and drink retailers. The first phase is now complete, comprising 194 homes, with initial works under way in preparation for phase two, which will include 248 homes.


How we can make a difference to your financial future


In today’s fast-paced and demanding business environment, it is all too easy for senior executives, managers and high-earners to neglect their own financial future. It is a situation that more UK companies are waking up to and this is why we at Citimark have developed the Avantgarde service.


Your employer may provide you with an excellent corporate benefits package, like a pension scheme, life assurance and sick pay, but this on its own doesn’t add up to a financial plan.


Avantgarde is specifically designed to fill this gap, so that you have a comprehensive financial plan to achieve your future desired lifestyle. For further details please visit:


www.citimark.co.uk/services/avantgarde


For a free initial consultation, please call us on 01275 462469 or email at info@citimark.co.uk The Citimark Partnership Limited is authorised


and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 8 insight SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016


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