HCCA AGM 2025

Annual General Meeting for

Hotwells and Cliftonwood Community Association

COME TO OUR AGM - AN EVENING OF COMMUNITY, LIVE MUSIC & CELEBRATION

At the AGM you can find out more about Jacob's Wells Baths  and the progress on restoring the building as a community hub. Our community launch of Connected Actions: Sustainable Neighbourhoods - our community climate action plan and find out more about how to make a difference to your community.

After the AGM, we hope you can join us for a drink and a very special performance by Rebecca Nash and saxophonist Alex Merritt. A dynamic and intimate duet, weaving influences from the ethereal harmonies of John Taylor, the vivid colours of Messiaen, and the shimmering textures of Debussy. Through lyrical improvisations and carefully crafted compositions, the duo explore the interplay of light and shadow, tension and release, their love of the spontaneous, alongside an appreciation for silence and space. Join them for a performance of music that is as reflective as it is daring — a celebration of musical expression at its most poetic.

“One of the freshest most creative talents in the UK at this present time” ★★★★★ UK VIBE
‘Merritt is..not only an artist to watch, but also to listen to, as one would a dawn chorus: with eyes closed and mind opened.’ Tyran Grillo
Nash is “at the vanguard of innovative and compelling new music” Downbeat Magazine

 

7pm 9 July (doors open 6.45pm)

AGENDA

Welcome and Introduction

Chair and Treasurer's Report

Approval of Accounts

Election of Management Committee

Community Updates -

Connected Actions: Sustainable Neighbourhoods

Jacob's Wells Baths Hub Update

AOB

DRINKS AND MUSIC

 

Management Committee

The following people have agreed to stand as Management Committee Members

We asked a few questions to give you an idea of who the Management Committee are.

Rachel McNally - Chair

Q1 - How long have you lived in the area?

I've lived in Cliftonwood for over 25 years. It's the longest I've lived anywhere

Q2 - In 10 words, what does community mean to you?

Great neighbours and a sense of common purpose.

Q3 - What difference would you like to make in the next year?

I would like to ensure pedestrian routes are kept clear and free of obstructions and set up an annual community picnic and old school sports day on the Piazza.

Q4 - What is the best thing about living here?

The people and the fact that I can walk to the city centre in 20 minutes and more or less walk out of the city in 20 minutes.

Julian Brown - Treasurer

Q1 - How long have you lived in the area?
I have lived here for a short six years.
Q2- In 10 words, what does community mean to you?
The places and relationships where we can live well together.
Q3 - What difference would you like to make in the next year?
There is, it seems to me, a clear place for HCCA to offer spaces for community responses to potential developments that will have a long inheritance for people and places. In order to facilitate this without losing sight of enjoying and enriching each other in more social ways, I would love us to secure funding that supports the organisational aspects of what we do.
Q4 - What is the best thing about living here?
A combination of continuity and newness, in the natural and built surroundings and the people I have come to know and am yet to meet.
Carol Walton
Q1 - How long have you lived in area?
I have lived in Hotwells for 20 years
Q2 - In 10 words, what does community mean to you?
Community means a sense of belonging, support and shared networks with neighbours.
Q3 - What difference would you like to make in the next year?
Reduction in traffic and improved air quality
Q4 - What is the best thing about living here?
Easy access to harbourside/city centre and friendly neighbours
Helen Johnson

Q1 - How long have you lived in the area? 

I moved here nearly 10 years ago to be closer to family.  

Q2- In 10 words, what does community mean to you?  

Sense of belonging, shared responsibility for each other and environment.

Q3 - What difference would you like to make in the next year?  

To help engage more people into our community network, work with stakeholders in resolving  transport / access issues, and save / enhance our community spaces.

Q4 - What is the best thing about living here?  

The beauty, bustle, sense of history and community of the Harbour. 

 

Sandra Fryer

Q1 - How long have you lived in area?

I have lived in the area for more than 40 years and have been active in supporting the Community for some time.

Q2- In 10 words, what does community mean to you?

My place, home -  we need to ensure this continues to be a great place.

Q3 - What difference would you like to make in the next year?

Ensure we make sound representation to our changing neighbourhood and especially to Western Harbour and develop suggested delivery vehicle for Western Harbour. Development. That we support Hotwells School through any changes and negotiations with the Cathedral School Trust. That we consider preparing a neighbourhood plan,  and above the local area celebrates that this is a great place to live.

Q4 - What is the best thing about living here?

Inner central Bristol here a lifestyle of walking and cycling is possible .

 

Sibusiso Tshbalala

Interested in joining the management committee?
We meet 6-7 times per year usually for a couple of hours and hold one half day planning session per year. We are currently looking for a Company Secretary and others who are interest in the future of our communities.
If you would like further details please email [email protected]
WHEN
July 09, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
WHERE
Holy Trinity
Clifton Vale/Hotwell Road
Bristol BS8 4ST
United Kingdom
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32 RSVPS

Will you come?