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Breaking the stigma around men's mental health in the gym
A new documentary explores how young men are combatting mental health struggles by training at the gym late at night. Alfie Dickens, a filmmaker and master’s student at the University of Bristol, teamed up with his friend, Dishala Perera, to create the film The Anthology of the Night. The pair spent evenings visiting a gym to speak to the men who are building their physical fitness to improve their emotional strength. They hope the film can help break down stigma around men’s mental health.
New mural illuminates neigbhourhood's rich labour and trade history
A new mural celebrates the fascinating labour and trade history of a Bristol neighbourhood. The intricate artwork in Old Market has been painted by Slovakian-born artist Zase, who took ten days to complete the piece entirely using spray cans.
Resident doctors join picket line outside BRI
Luminous against the backdrop of the BRI, members of the British Medical Association (BMA) stood huddled in the rain under signature orange umbrellas to protest the treatment of resident doctors. In spite of a heavy downpour, they had once again returned to the picket line outside the hospital on Upper Maudlin Street to signal the beginning of a five-day walkout in a dispute over pay erosion and a crisis in specialty training places.
Independent short film festival returns for eighth edition
An independent short film festival promising “community creativity” is returning to Bristol for its eighth edition. The No Reason Short Film Festival will take place on November 29 at Circomedia in St Paul’s and is “accessible to all” regardless of one’s background, age, culture, or experience. Festival director, Jara Rodriguez, had previously called the Bristol-born event a way to “connect art and culture”.
UK FCA Letter Expresses Concerns About Fund Service Providers
Go-To Guide: UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlights concerns about fund service providers in "Dear CEO" letter. FCA identifies seven main risk areas, including operational resilience, cyber security, third-party management, and client asset protection. Fund managers to review the FCA's risk areas when conducting due diligence on potential service providers. FCA plans to assess fund service providers' compliance and may use formal intervention powers if necessary.
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