Category: News & Events

This week’s Items of Interest: 1.       A coalition of employers in Bristol has been formally recognised by the Living Wage Foundation for their work to make Bristol a Living Wage City, the largest city in the UK to achieve this new status. Read more here, and visit the Living Wage Foundation’s website here. 2.       Bristol@Night is an independent advisory group[…]

There will be lane restrictions and road closures in place overnight in the Temple Gate area between Monday 20 and Friday 24 January, and on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 January. The restrictions are so contractors can correct defects that have been identified, complete a drainage survey and install signage.[…]

Remember to bring drums, rattles and saucepan lids along to the Wassail on Saturday in the Orchard on Park St BS4 to scare any evil spirits in the trees. We will then toast them to ensure a good harvest next Autumn. Mulled cider and apple juice.

Tresa meeting 15th January at the Totterdown Canteen Wells Rd with guest speaker Georgina Dawson talking about Amber House

1.       Tonight’s BBC Panorama programme (at 8.30pm) will focus on the UK Government’s plans regarding the nation’s run down town centres; more here. 2.       The annual Make Music Day, which always takes place in June, is an international grassroots DIY festival of music, and anyone can perform or organise an event. Find out more about how[…]

1.       The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards recognise the best small businesses and the self-employed from right across the UK – from every sector and industry and from businesses of all ages and all sizes. Organised on a regional basis they are free to enter and are open to all small businesses, whether[…]

1.       This year’s festive TV schedules are full of shows made in Bristol to enjoy – and there’s plenty of locally-made titles to look forward to in 2020 too. Click here for a roundup of what to look out for, all filmed at The Bottle Yard Studios and/or on location in Bristol, with assistance from Bristol Film Office. 2.       The Enterprising[…]

Given the climate emergency, the expansion of Bristol airport is proving to be controversial. At the full council meeting of Bristol City Council on 17 December there was insufficient time to debate the matter (a majority of councillors voted against extending the meeting by 15 minutes to allow a Green[…]

This week’s Items of Interest:  1.       Indies In Bristol are a social platform for celebrating and promoting Bristol’s diverse and vibrant array of independent businesses. Find out more about their social media  #IndiesInBristol Advent Calendar campaign here. 2.       Join Enterprise Nation for drinks and conversation on Thursday 19 December (6-8pm) at Bird & Blend Tea, 73 Park Street[…]