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Bristol is a wonderful and vibrant city. An exciting mix of modern life combined with a long and fascinating history. Every year, the South-West hotspot attracts thousands of tourists, students and new employers.

Are you new to Bristol? Then make sure you don’t miss out on these five attractions:

Hot Air Balloon Flight and Balloon Fiesta

Bristol is Europe’s capital of Air Balloons. Each year in August, the annual world-famous Balloon Fiesta hosts half a million visitors from around the world to one the Europe’s biggest Air Balloon Festival.

You can watch the Balloons from the ground or if you up for it you can enjoy a thrilling hot air balloon ride over the Bristol Skyline for about £170. If you have ever fancied seeing Bristol from a different angle, then a hot air balloon ride offers a fantastic opportunity to view the city from above. Enjoy drifting over the beautiful surrounding countryside, and view many of Bristol’s famous Landmarks.

Clifton Suspension Bridge

This masterpiece of engineering designed and built in 1836 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel is Bristol’s most-famous building. The 213-metre-long and 76-metre-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon Gorge between Clifton and Leigh Woods. It’s a £1 to cross the bridge by car and free for pedestrians. The surrounding Downs are also worth a visit and make a relaxing day perfect. The SS Great Britain was the first propeller-driven, ocean-going, iron ship, which, when built in 1843, was the largest ship ever built and another outstanding achievement of engineering by Brunel. Visiting Brunel’s SS Great Britain is a step back into an exciting time. You will discover true stories behind the ship that changed the world. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board for Victorian passengers and crew. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to touch the world’s first great ocean liner.

Ashton Court Whether you are planning a relaxing day out with the family, a nice stroll with the dogs or a bike trip, make sure you visit the beautiful Ashton Court. The historic site consists of a sixteenth-century house and deer park with a nineteenth-century garden. The mansion is now one of the city’s most elegant event venues, hosting weddings, conferences, and parties. Two onsite cafés serve wholesome food to casual visitors enjoying the parkland and outdoor pursuits.

Tobacco Factory Theatre

]Bristol is a creative hotspot with thousands of artists working and living in the city. For all fans of drama, the Tobacco Factory Theatres are worth a visit. The theatre produces and presents excellent art in unique, intimate spaces, off site in Bristol and in venues across the country.

However, thankfully the internet is full of brilliant ideas to create new space for your belongings. We have collected five genius storage hacks for you which you should try at home.

And don’t forget, if you still struggle with finding space, just get in touch and we will offer the perfect self-storage solution for you.

1. This idea to store all your cleaning and other household products

2. Need some extra space in the kitchen?

3. Time to sort out the shed

4. A genius way to store your bedside belongings next to your bed

5. An easy and cheap way to keep your shoes in one place

Throughout life we’ll inevitably go through phases of stress and upheaval. Just because our lives may be all over the place doesn’t mean our possessions need to be. By choosing to hire a storage facility throughout certain circumstances could be an efficient way to save you valuable time, and prevent any potential damage from occurring. But why exactly might you need to employ some additional storage space, and how could you and your belongings benefit from doing so?

In the process of moving?

Moving homes can be an extremely stressful process, therefore anything to help everything run smoothly is always appreciated. Whether there is a slight delay in handing over keys, or you simply want to get some larger boxes and awkward furniture out of the way as you pack and clean, a storage facility could be the ideal solution.
Looking to de-clutter?

If you’re beginning to feel that your home is a little cluttered, and it’s time for a clear out, it doesn’t mean that you have to prepare to throw everything away. You’ll inevitably find items that you no longer have any use for, but it is also likely that you’ll come across family heirlooms and trinkets that remind of wonderful times spent together. Rather than getting rid of these memories entirely, and living with them filling up valuable space at home, storing them in a secure facility will ensure they stay close to you whenever you fancy taking a trip down memory lane. You can then look to pass down these items to your nearest and dearest safe in the knowledge that they’ve been well-protected and preserved.
Hoping to undergo home improvement?

Much like a home-move, home improvements can be testing. If you’re tackling a small project, you may simply need to remove certain items in order to keep them safe. For larger projects, however, you need to consider the potential damage that could occur if they are not appropriately protected. Moving your items to a secure storage space will protect them from any construction damage that could be inflicted, whilst also guaranteeing against potential water, or weather damage that might occur if they are left in garage or shed.

In the middle of a separation?

A separation of any kind is never easy to deal with. Whilst you’re in the process of dividing any assets, it’s comforting to know that your possessions are kept secure in one place. Using a storage facility for any of your possessions of valuables, can also ensure that you maintain a level of privacy when dealing with such a difficult situation.
If you’re still not convinced…

Whether you’re in any of the circumstances depicted, you may be considering the use of a storage space. If you’re still having doubts, however, here are a few other factors that may convince you otherwise.

Storage facilities provide consistently high-levels of security for your possessions. Enhanced further by the fact that you will be granted sole access to your items. You can rest safe in the knowledge that someone is watching over your things. Your items can also be saved from potential damage and dirt accumulation. You can keep your possessions in one convenient location, without having to rely on friends and family to store them. This means that you can stay organised and know exactly where everything is during stressful, and often, complicated situations.

Bristol-based self-storage, Stashed Away, is a family run facility that offers an affordable and local solution to your personal storage needs. Life doesn’t keep to a specific schedule, and we understand the importance of flexibility in these situations. With a variety of storage solutions available to choose from, we’re sure you’ll find something the ideal solution to suit your storage needs. Contact a member of the team today on 01179516325 for any further information about our storage availability.

TOP TIPS FOR STORAGE
Summer holidays are almost over!

Storing your camping gear after your summer holiday

1 Make sure you tent is clean and dry before packing away
2 Give your camping pots and pans a deep clean so they are completely spotless
3 Remove all batteries from your gadgets so they don’t corrode or leak whilst not being used
4 Air out your sleeping bags before folding away
5 Store all your gear at Stashed Away, ready for your next adventure, from £8.25 per week!
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A brand-new university year is around the corner which will mark for some the most exciting time of their life. Fresher’s who start unit in September, now is the time to get your head around all the preparation in order to start student life the right way. Here is some great advice. Before you arrive

Get a student bank account sorted! Comparison websites like MoneySavingExpert.com help to find the best deal for you.

Keep a record of all communications (i.e. emails, letters) from your university and follow their social media channels in order to stay informed of important events and guidance. Check your timetable online and find out what other info is available to you.

Arriving

Arrive as soon as possible once you have your accommodation confirmed. People form bonds fairly quickly in these early stages. So get to know your fellow students and get excited about new friendships. Especially as a newbie it’s always easier to master student life together – never forget, you are all in the same boat.

Get yourself unpacked early. You’ll be a busy in the days and weeks that follow and home sickness is sure to hit. Make your place as comfortable as possible from the get-go.

Make the most of the support and help available. Dedicated student support teams are there for you to make things most convenient so don’t be afraid to get in touch

Photo: Pixaby

Get to know your surroundings. Depending on the campus size, getting familiar with the facilities can be a daunting task. Have a look around: Where’s the laundry room, reception, friends flat, bar and so on. Once you discovered the campus, get to know the area and explore your new home town.

Go to the fresher’s fair. The event is a great opportunity to have a look at the society’s offers. If you are into sports this is a great start to meet your new team mates. If music is your thing, meet your fellow music enthusiasts.

Work out a budget and stick to it. This is a tricky one as the financial responsibilities you suddenly have often makes it hard to manage your money efficiently. Get your cash out at the beginning of each week, it’s far easier to keep track

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Living

Try to keep up a friendly relationship with your flatmates. It’ll make living issues much easier.

Whether you’re friends or not living with a group of people is a team game. Help out with the washing up, general cleaning and other household chores. A rota is useful in these situations. Do all you can for a quiet life, giving you more energy for your studies.

Keep your personal space clean and tidy especially if you’ve got your own bathroom facilities. Little and often avoids bigger issues later down the line.

Maintain personal hygiene. Aside from the obvious health implications, smelling like you’ve not had a shower for a few days is not a great icebreaker.

Food – you’re not living at home any more so you’ll be responsible for your diet. No need to obsess over keeping it balanced but make sure you’re eating a bit of fruit and veg as well as the usual carbs and protein. Your health and wellbeing depends on it.

Go for big food shops. A good old bulk shop will cost you a great deal less than daily trips to the local express store and mean you’ve always got something to eat at home.

Stay responsible on nights out, especially when there’s alcohol involved. Eat well beforehand, familiarise yourself with the area, and keep an eye on your belongings – particularly your drink. Finally, don’t forget once the first year comes to an end and you are looking for an affordable space to store all your belongings safe and effortless get in touch with StashedAway

A student was using our van belongings/collection service. As agreed all of the items were boxed and ready to go, unfortunately this was on the third floor, however, the student said we could use the lift and our driver volunteered to help. The student, the boxed goods and driver entered the lift only to get stuck. After what seemed like eternity waiting with no sign of maintenance and no phone signal, our driver opened the lift doors. The student reported to the office on their return ‘He was like Superman! He opened the lift doors with his bare hands so I could still put my stuff into storage and still make flight home. Thank you Stashed Away.

This week we saw one of our customers move their house contents out of our storage facility and into their newly built house. They had sold their ‘old’ house, but their new property was still being built and they have been storing with us for the past six months whilst this new property was in it’s final stages of being completed.
We were sad to see them go but pleased that they now have the house that they had been waiting for!!

Not only do humans store…
Did you know that crocodiles also store food deep into river banks to soften the flesh to make it easier to eat at a later date?
So join this animal and ‘stash away’ your belongings for future use at Stashed Away, Self Storage.
We have a variety of different units to suit you – ranging from 11 Sq ft to 150 Sq ft.

Most of us have been in that situation. We are moving houses but have no van or movers at hand and instead are depending on using an ordinary car. When it comes to moving the bigger household goods, often the mattress provides the greatest challenge – especially when it comes to large king size mattresses. So what to do when this essential part of the household needs to be shifted from A to B?
Check out this brilliant and useful video below. It takes you through the process, explains what you need and what is allowed and what not.

 

But better be careful, because if you don’t do it right, this might happen:

 

By the way, Stashed Away has not just the perfect storage space for your mattress, but we also provide a van for free when you need to move your goods safe and secure.
Contact us now, for more details.

We are pleased to say that last week Shortwork Photography finished filming our self storage units and are in the process of putting together a ‘Virtual Tour’ of the units and premises. Once completed it will be uploaded to our website.

To give people an idea of size of the various units and what they can store/hold, we decided to photograph a bike within the different sizes. This will help you decide which size unit you would need to store your belongings – so watch this space for our ‘Virtual Tour’!

We are excited to announce our partnership with local rugby sevens experts, 7 Bamboos Rugby. 7 Bamboos RFC are the first ever rugby sevens affiliated club in Gloucestershire established in 2013.

Thanks to Stashed Away, 7 Bamboos Rugby found the perfect self-storage partner to ensure that their event and sports equipment is always stored safely and securely with easy access.

The Bamboos focus on the development of young people through the game of rugby sevens. They run a successful men’s, women’s, junior and schools team competing at a number of tournaments in and around Bristol. The club offers regular open training sessions in the local community for all interested players and provides stylish kit and equipment. Among the biggest events are the annual SW7s School and Development Cup in Bristol and the Hartpury Sevens tournament in Gloucester. All of which has helped in making the 7 Bamboos a recognised and respected brand.

In addition, 7 Bamboos Rugby are offering workshops, seminars and school programmes working closely with governing bodies in order to support the development of coaches, referees and players. The Bamboos corporate with a number of well-recognised sport and education organisations in order to achieve their ambitious aims.

Rugby sevens is currently one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and have recently made its debut in the 2016 Summer Olympics, having been recognised as an Olympic sport. The game is popular at all levels, with amateur and club tournaments generally held in the summer months.

You can watch the Bamboos men’s and women’s team next at the SW7s Festival at Cleve RFC (Bristol) on the 3rd June.