Held In Common: Stories from the People of Bristol: Recent Episodes
Polly Tisdall / The Network Bristol
Held In Common celebrates the stories that are held in our communities, in our common knowledge, in our folk histories and in our everydays. It seeks to bring together diverse voices and to celebrate all that we have, and hold, in common. This second series focuses on Home Truths: stories from Bristol residents about the positive actions they are taking to create secure homes for themselves and others - pandemic or no pandemic. Held In Common is made up of recordings contributed by Bristol residents via phone call, Zoom and WhatsApp voice note. It is important to us that as many people as possible are able to contribute. Occasionally this may affect sound quality but we think that's a sacrifice worth making!
To conclude our Home Truths series, we are delighted to devote this episode to the voices of Eastville residents, who were interviewed and recorded by D-M Withers during the first Covid-19 lockdown almost exactly one year ago. These residents have taken the story of their community - their Home Truths - into their own hands.
Local people talk about what they got up to during the first lockdown and their hopes and fears for the future, intermixed with original music and sound recordings of bird song and local landscapes.
D-M said: "A few months into the pandemic I started to record interviews with people on my street. Like many people around the country, the lockdown created an opportunity to get to know my neighbours better. I wanted to listen to them... To make a record of this absolutely unique time in history. Listening to Community is a document of these conversations, a document that celebrates the shared power of listening to, and with, others. "
The Network & D-M would like to thank all of the residents who were interviewed for this special episode: Ben, Michelle, Mary, Lucas, Crissy, Rosa, Justin, Louie, Mr Hussein, Lou, Andy, David, Sienna, Shoba and Sedef.
The accompanying soundscapes were created by D-M Withers, Nat Brown, Dan Johnson, Tina Hitchens, Yvonna Magda and Matthew Grigg.
Episode music was from Kabbo Hue Ferdinand and banner artwork from Benoît Bennett (People's Republic of Stokes Croft).
The Held in Common logo was designed by Ben Robins (Knowle).
The third of three special episodes created in partnership with Shelter Bristol as part of our Home Truths Series.
Bristol residents and organisations share their bold future visions for Bristol homes and ask different - and sometimes difficult questions - about our housing system. From challenging the assumptions we make about our neighbours to calls for the stricter regulation of letting agencies, local people discuss the changes they would like to see and the elephants in the room which they would like acknowledged. We feature residents' burning questions - of each other, of government and of the status quo.
With huge thanks to all the contributors to this episode including: Berni Munoz (Kingsdown), Lizzie Briggs (Bristol Hospitality Network), Jo Kelly (Community Led Housing Advisor), Richard Pendlebury (The Anchor Society), Sharon (BS5), Kate, Rhian, Daisy, Owain, Jen, Will, Elena and Benoît (Shelter Bristol's Fair Renting campaign).
Music from Kabbo Hue Ferdinand and banner artwork from Benoît Bennett (People's Republic of Stokes Croft).
The Held in Common logo was designed by Ben Robins (Knowle).
The second of three special episodes created in partnership with Shelter Bristol as part of our Home Truths Series.
Bristol residents and organisations share how they have been working together and building networks to take collective action on housing in the city. From charities partnering with housing associations to neighbours joining forces to get their streets cleaned, local residents speak about the power of coming together around a common goal. We feature a discussion with members of Shelter Bristol’s Fair Renting Campaign group and I tell a traditional Irish folk tale about a magic cauldron…
With huge thanks to all the contributors to this episode including: Berni Munoz (Kingsdown), Lizzie Briggs (Bristol Hospitality Network), Jo Kelly (Community Led Housing Advisor), Richard Pendlebury (The Anchor Society), Sharon (BS5), Kate, Rhian, Daisy, Owain and Benoit (Shelter Bristol's Fair Renting campaign).
Music from Kabbo Hue Ferdinand and banner artwork from Benoit Bennett (People's Republic of Stokes Croft).
The Held in Common logo was designed by Ben Robins (Knowle).
The first of three special episodes created in partnership with Shelter Bristol as part of our Home Truths Series.
Bristol residents and organisations share their individual stories of home and housing in the city. From refugees seeking sanctuary, to private renters, to residents passionate about making their neighbourhood a home: local people speak about the impact a secure home can have for each of us.
With huge thanks to all the contributors to this episode including: Berni Munoz (Kingsdown), Lizzie Briggs (Bristol Hospitality Network), Jo Kelly (Community Led Housing Advisor), Richard Pendlebury (The Anchor Society), Sharon (BS5), Kate, Rhian, Daisy, Owain and Benoit (Shelter Bristol's Fair Renting campaign).
Music from Kabbo Hue Ferdinand and banner artwork from Benoit Bennett (People's Republic of Stokes Croft).
The Held in Common logo was designed by Ben Robins (Knowle).
A special episode in partnership with Bristol Refugee Festival: http://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org
Bristol refugee residents, asylum seekers and residents from host communities share how the changes we’ve seen during the pandemic have allowed them to imagine a better Bristol. From envisioning more outdoor education to hoping for increased community support, understanding and action: local people dream big. I interview Deasy Bamford, local activist and one of the directors of Bristol Refugee Festival and tell a story about two exhausted warriors.
With huge thanks to all of the contributors to this episode, including Samira (Barton Hill), Kazuko (BS5), Hiba, Lee Baker (Stokes Croft), Grace (Easton), Kate Oliver (Ashley), Knud Stüwe (Bishopston), Rob (Easton), Deasy Bamford and Khalif Noor (Lawrence Hill).
With further thanks to Negat Hussein and Bristol Refugee Festival staff who helped to spread the word!
Music from Matt Norman (St Werburghs) and artwork by Ben Robins (Totterdown).
People from across Bristol talk about the benefits of slowing down during lockdown - from learning calligraphy and tree recognition to spending more time with family and feeling, simply, more human. I interview Lou Clark about The Network’s new digital community skill shares and tell a story about a fisherman who is fond of siestas!
With huge thanks to all the contributors to this episode including: Emma Boddy (Easton), James Baker and Lee Mathew Baker (Stokes Croft) Hibo, Nasra, Mahid and Sacad Mahamoud (St Pauls) Berni Munoz (Kingsdown) and Conor Whelan (Windmill Hill).
Music from Matt Norman (St Werburghs) and artwork by Ben Robins (Totterdown).
Bristol residents talk about food moments that have been making them smile during Coronavirus: from sharing food with neighbours to cooking for the community and creating a surprisingly brown pasta sauce!
I interview Georgina Bolton from The Architecture Centre about the What Is Your Soul Food? recipe campaign and share a traditional tale of sumptuous stone soup.
With huge thanks to all the contributors to this episode: Naomi Young (East Bristol), Lee Mathew Baker (Stokes Croft), Berni Munoz (Kingsdown), Rachel Hodgson & Helen Ashley (Super Supper Club), Shankiri Raj (Eastville), Georgina Bolton and Felix Munoz.
Music from Matt Norman (St Werburghs) and artwork from Ben Robins (Totterdown).
Bristolians talk about the unexpected good they've discovered during the Coronavirus outbreak - from reduced traffic to having more time to reflect and remember. I interview an Easton resident who has set up socially-distanced weekly concerts - and tell a traditional tale about a an ugly old heart.
With huge thanks to this week's contributors: Ayla Terzi-Ruddle (Bradley Stoke), Valerie Shortall (St Judes), Bernie Munoz (Kingsdown), Saffron (St Werburghs), Suzanne (Easton), Jules Olsen (Easton) Maz (St Pauls), Maddy (East Bristol) and Halgan Dahir (St Judes).
Music from Matt Norman (St Werburghs) and artwork from Ben Robins (Totterdown).