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A weekend of non-stop racing action at Castle Combe
Castle Combe Circuit’s third car race meeting of the year – the Summer Spectacular – will be hosted over the weekend of 10th and 11th June for a thrilling set of races.
Free advice for couples with fertility issues
With the next free open evening happening on 24 May, staff at the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) are readying themselves to share the latest insights in fertility education and give individual advice to attendees at confidential one-to-one mini consultations.
Annual service of remembrance returns to Memorial Woodlands
A service commemorating the men and women who have lost their lives while serving their country will take place at Bristol Memorial Woodlands on Wednesday 14 June.
Over 120 artists confirmed for BS5 Art Trail
Over 120 artists and makers will exhibit their work at venues across BS5 next weekend.
Woodland walks to help cope with bereavment
Bristol Memorial Woodlands has partnered with Cruse, the UK’s leading bereavement charity, to organise regular bereavement walking groups.
West Wiltshire Crematorium join town’s Coronation trail
West Wiltshire Crematorium has added a Union flag floral display to its site to mark the forthcoming coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and is also displaying a crown made by local primary school children.
Hoteliers give a helping hand to Bristol autism charity
Hoteliers in Bristol have given a huge helping hand to a charity which supports thousands of people in the city who are affected by autism.
Matthew event in Winterbourne
On 25 May in the Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Clive Burlton will tell the story of the modern Matthew - a representation of the medieval Matthew that was sailed across the North Atlantic by John Cabot in 1497.
Evelyn Partners sponsors South West fintech scale-up award
Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, is delighted to announce it is a sponsor of the inaugural Fintech Awards South West.
Book Launch
Bristol-based author Martin J. Powell will be talking about his new historical novel Maid of the Haystack at Heron Books in The Clifton Arcade, Bristol on Saturday May 20.
Wedding haircuts become an event!
Men are increasingly making an event of getting their wedding haircut just right – taking their cue from how women have prepared for weddings for centuries!
BINGO! Victory for Mollie
Residents from a St Budeaux care home had a great time at a special dementia-friendly fun day at The Anchorage pub in Plymstock.
Local businesses back West Backwell Bowls Club
West Backwell Bowls Club has signed Parker’s Estate Agents as principal partner and shirt sponsor with exciting new kit set to be revealed in time for the summer season.
Redcliffe Homes sponsors new rugby shirts for Sheldon School 1ST XV
Excitement is building for the rescheduled final game of the 2022/3 schools’ rugby season to decide the winners the County Cup which has finally been arranged for 22 March at 1.30pm on the artificial grass pitch at Chippenham RFC.
Calling on tech founders and investors to attend trade mission to Hong Kong
Tech West England Advocates (TWEA) is inviting tech founders and investors from across the West of England and the UK to join them to explore Hong Kong’s exciting tech ecosystem during a trade mission later this year.
Local artists to be showcased at third BS5 Art Trail
Local artists will have the chance to showcase their work as the popular BS5 Art Trail returns for its third year and The Chocolate Factory visitor centre in Greenbank has confirmed it will once again be one of the venues.
Bristol’s hospitality heroes shine on biggest awards night yet
The latest Night Of The Stars event to honour Bristol’s hospitality heroes has been hailed the ‘biggest and best yet’ by organisers.
New fast merch service for bands, festivals and promoters
A new service that enables promoters, festivals and bands to get quality promotional clothing printed in 24 hours was launched at the Merchandise World event in Coventry.
Bristol welcomes Chinese Year Of The Rabbit
Figures from Bristol’s business and education communities came together to attend a celebration for the Chinese Year of the Rabbit.