We’re moving home – and on the tools!

We’re moving home – and on the tools!

I’ve always wanted to build a shed. It feels like a rite of passage. So when the opportunity to rent a bit of land right by the water and build our own came up, we jumped at the chance. Great to collaborate with Iain at Adventurous Activity Company on this one....
More CBeebies Action with “I Can Do It, You Can Too”

More CBeebies Action with “I Can Do It, You Can Too”

We couldn’t be prouder of Nola and Harry who were the stars in the recent CBeebies show, I can do it, you can too. It was great fun to advise Common Story on water safety and we’re super happy with how it all came together. Check out the show on iPlayer...
What’s next for swimming in Bristol Harbour?

What’s next for swimming in Bristol Harbour?

Back in 2021 we wrote a blog explaining how we thought it would be possible to offer safe swimming in Bristol Harbour. We felt that a segregated area away from other river traffic was important, with proper water based safety cover and safe entry and exit, along the...
“The docks are for all, not a privileged few”

“The docks are for all, not a privileged few”

We couldn’t agree more with the statement above from Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees, talking on his blog about the recent proposed Bristol City Council fee increases for water users. We’re currently going through the ‘consultation’ process so...
Our view on swimming in the harbour

Our view on swimming in the harbour

A few of you have been asking what we think about swimming in Cumberland Basin. We love swimming in rivers. We grew up doing it. We also love the harbour and there’s nothing we enjoy more than seeing people out on the water. What do we think about swimming in Bristol...