Bristol projects win green award

Eight projects in Bristol won the blessing of the Civic Society at a ceremony at the Knowle West Media Centre.

The centre, which opened earlier this year, was itself one of the winners of the society's coveted blue plaques.

The seven others included the multi-million pound Symes District Centre, where major regeneration has transformed the Symes Avenue area of Hartcliffe.

The awards – which are sponsored by Bristol Water – recognise outstanding projects that enhance their environment.

The winners were chosen from more than 20 developments which were put forward by Civic Society members or the public.

Pictured, from left, back: organiser Charles Fox, Steve Forsyth of Redmaids, architect David Turner, Mike Innes of South Bristol Sports Centre, Stephen Price of Bridge House, Alan Morris of the Civic Society, and UWE chancellor Paul Gough; front, Tracy Edwards-Brown of Symse District Centre, Jo Hill of the Kingsweston Centre, and Carolyn Hassan of the Media Centre.