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Crematoria to broadcast special service for Mother’s Day
Lockdown restrictions will still be in place for Mother’s Day but Westerleigh Group is determined to make sure families are able to celebrate their loved ones.
What goes on behind the scenes in a fertility clinic?
Healthcare Science Week 2021 - an annual celebration of the many aspects of healthcare science, 5-14 March this year - includes local input from Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) with an invitation for members of the public to find out about the fascinating work done by the fertility specialists who help create viable embryos to be used in IVF.
Newquay project gets £65,000 boost from green fund
A community project in Newquay is being given a boost through a grant delivered by Cornwall Council.
Bristol hotel is ‘Hybrid Ready’
A Bristol hotel has become part of a global network officially approved by the Hilton group as being able to accommodate the new way people meet and celebrate.
Online ticketing holds key to control in pandemic
A 90-acre country park and adventure centre in Devon has introduced on-line ticketing technology to support its re-opening plans as it gears up for a rush of visitors when lockdown ends.
Roadmap leads to short-term pain for long-term gain for hoteliers
Hoteliers in Bristol say the government’s roadmap to recovery will lead to more short-term pain for their businesses – but will hopefully result in long-term gain.
Bristol people invited to discover the ‘soul of the city’
People interested in the ‘hidden history’ of Bristol can now pre-order the first volume of an indispensable treasure trove of fascinating discoveries from the city’s rich and diverse past.
Bristol welcomes Chinese year of the Ox
Bristol’s Chinese New Year celebrations have moved online this year because of lockdown.
Visit Bristol shares What’s On(line) this February Half Term
With the national lockdown extended until 8 March, many people and parents will be looking for at-home entertainment this February half term. Here are some of the best offerings from Bristol including a Wallace and Gromit augmented reality game, an online Lunar New Year Festival, Bristol Old Vic’s Swallows and Amazons and virtual art classes and exhibitions.
Shandong the focus for next China Bureau Webinar
China’s booming Shandong province will be the subject of the next webinar being organised by the Bristol and West of England China Bureau.
Virtual workshop to explore loss, grief and bereavement
A virtual workshop exploring themes of grief, loss and bereavement is being held on Tuesday 16 March to help people deal with issues surrounding death.
Stephen Fry announced as special guest for Exeter’s online ‘Creative Dialogues’ event
Stephen Fry, one of the UK’s best loved and most prodigious talents of the small and big screen, will give a fascinating insight into his influential and innovative work, during a special event at the University of Exeter.
Entrepreneur and philanthropist to appear at Smith & Williamson webinar
Entrepreneur turned philanthropist Marcelle Speller OBE will be talking about her career at a webinar next week being hosted by financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson.
Spotlight on China's Greater Bay Area
China’s booming Greater Bay Area (GBA) will come under the spotlight at a webinar being hosted by the Bristol and West of England China Bureau next week.
Bristol hoteliers welcome Tier 2 decision
Hoteliers in Bristol can open their doors once again on Saturday after the Government’s Covid-19 review today (16 Dec) saw the city moved from Tier 3 to Tier 2 this week.
Virtual carol concert to raise money for Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal
A virtual Christmas carol concert being held at 6.30pm on Friday (18 December), is hoping to raise money to support the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children’s Appeal.
The Christmas Bubble – More Toil and Trouble for Separated Parents?
Laura Bond, an associate and family law expert at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, looks at the rules around Christmas bubbles and what they mean for separated parents.
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre launches a Crowdfunder to ‘Light the Night’
Staff from the Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre have launched a Crowdfunding campaign to illuminate the bridge with a special light show as part of the Museums Association’s #SupportOurMuseums campaign, a new UK-wide initiative to support museums as they face the huge challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dorset’s Festival of the Future is hailed a success
Hundreds of people across the south west benefited from over sixty presentations on digital technology at the recent three-day Festival of the Future which took place on line.