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My Bristol favourites: Andrew Billingham
Andrew Billingham is chief executive of Bristol Sport, the company which looks after the commercial interests of Bristol City FC, Bristol Rugby, Bristol Academy Womens FC, Bristol Ladies Rugby, Bristol Flyers basketball team and motor racing driver Dino Zamparelli.
Here are Andrew’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Ashton Gate stadium
“I would rather naturally say this but I’m not actually just referring to match days. My offices are here at Ashton Gate stadium and it is astonishing to watch the £45m transformation begin. Every day I come in to see something different around the ground, whether it be the demolition of the Wedlock Stand or the new pitch being laid. I know that Bristol has been crying out for a state-of-the-art stadium and I’m proud that Bristol Sport will deliver an amazing multi-use facility for the city.”
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The Downs
“Since I moved from Stoke I’ve spent a lot of time up here visiting friends. I love the fact that it is a free space for everyone to use. I’m always amazed by the amount of sport being played – be it football, touch rugby, running clubs, fitness sessions or just dog walkers. It is such a fantastic space and great that we can live in such a vibrant city and still feel like we are in the countryside. The breathtaking view of the Suspension Bridge at the end of Circular Road never ceases to lift my spirits.”
Park Street
“I am captivated by how a city can embrace a street and bring it to life with such varied activities. Be it the Park And Slide or A Park On Park Street. Who knows, we might see a ‘play park’ one day where all the great sport that goes on in Bristol gets showcased.”
Bagel Boy
“I love this quirky take on restaurant dining on St Nicholas Street. Bagel Boy is just so innovative and full of entrepreneurial spirit and drive. I’m constantly blown away by their New Yorker Boy speciality.”
Clifton Suspension Bridge
“It has to be on the list. I know that I’ve mentioned the view of it already but I’ve spent the last six months commuting between Stoke and Bristol and each time I drive in over it, it inspires me. To dare to build something so innovative and unique is truly amazing.”
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