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14 Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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COMMUNITY centre is set
to tackle noise complaints
from neighbours by sound-
proofing its historic stained
glass windows.
Architects have been called in to
improve soundproofing at the Trin-
ity Centre on the border of Old Mar-
ket and St Jude’s as part of a final
phase of renovations at the former
church.
Emma Harvey, the manager of
Trinity Centre, in Trinity Road,
said: “We have had a few complaints
about noise and need to make sure
we are not causing disturbance to
local residents.
“We have told the architects that
it’s not just about protecting the
glass but it’s about the noise as well,
we don’t want acoustic bleeding.”
The centre is planning to replace
the plastic glass on the windows
with more effective soundproofing
materials.
“The external covers are very
crudely attached to the outside of
the windows and are coming off as
G The Trinity Centre, left, and
Duran Duran, above, one of the
many acts to have played there
they are damaging the glass and
ugly,” she said.
Ms Harvey said the architects will
offer soundproofing options but it
will likely be some form of internal
and external layer.
She added: “Trinity has been a
community centre and live music
venue since 1976 and plays a huge
part in Bristol’s cultural heritage.”
A local resident said: “I live op-
posite the centre and during the
weekends you can hear the bass
coming from the sound system.
“I will be engaging more with
Trinity now they have listened to the
Soundproofing at venue
after residents complain
people of Newtown. It was a good
move.”
The centre also plans to move the
smoking area after residents com-
plained about hearing music goers
making noise outside.
Architects also inspected the
church towers and iron clamps at
the initial consultation for the third
phase of renovations.
In addition, some of the stained
glass windows in the Grade II* listed
building are set to be removed for
cleaning and repairs.
As a Grade II* property the venue
is in the top 5.5 percent of protected
buildings in the country.
Bands such as U2, Massive Attack,
Duran Duran and Public Enemy
have performed at Trinity since it
was deconsecrated as a church and
became a music venue.
A Night at the Musicals
REVIEW
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Colston Hall
by Pete Taberner
G THE Bristol Ensemble,
conducted by Jae Alexander, were
joined by six singers (The
Westenders) who share an
impressive background of London
musical theatre experience for a
show which delivered exactly what
it promised. The programme
included songs ranging from some
earlier Gershwin and Rodgers &
Hammerstein via West Side Story
and Chicago to the contemporary
big hitters Lion King and, of course,
Les Misérables.
There was something for
everybody and it was encouraging
to see a high proportion of young
people in the audience, no doubt
helped by the earlier timing of the
show.
The sound balance and acoustics
did not help in the opening
numbers, but once that was sorted
it was possible to appreciate the
musical arrangements for the
voices and the backing orchestra,
As an introduction to those in the
audience coming to hear musical
theatre perhaps for the first time, the
Bristol Ensemble and Westenders
provided an exciting taster menu.
Matthew Dresch
postnews@b-nm.co.uk