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The Weekend by Michael Palin
Horfield Theatre Company presents
‘The Weekend’ by Michael Palin
Faced with a family gathering, world-weary Stephen Febble does his best to be difficult.
Horfield Parish Church Hall, Wellington Hill
Today to Sat 23 Feb
Wild Words - Sindbad the Sailor!
Michael Loader storyteller/performer Knud Stuwe musician Natalie Bibi Arabic dancer
Jump on board an ancient sewn ship from the Middle East, hoist the mainsail and journey across the Arabian Sea to destinations unknown for adventure after adventure with one of the
St George’s Bristol St George’s Bristol Great George Street, off Park Street Bristol
Today
Join the Circus for the Day!
A drop-off event for children aged 8+ who would like to spend the day learning a range of circus skills and who are brave enough to showcase what they’ve learned to their family at the end of the day.£5 per child. Places MUST be booked in advance.
Drop off between 10-10.30am with a packed lunch.
Creative Workspace Queens Road Withywood
Today
Zoo Detectives at Bristol Zoo Gardens
This February half term use your impeccable detective skills to help us discover the mystery of the missing crickets.
You will be assigned a case file between 16th February 2019 until 3rd March 2019 to help you crack the case.
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Guthrie Road
Today to Sun 3 Mar
Curious About Bristol
Have fun discovering Bristol with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format.
Are you curious about Bristol? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?
Bristol City Centre Starts: Bathurst Parade Bristol
Today to Thu 11 Apr
Tyntesfield - February half term at Tyntesfield
Try your hand at herbal tea and pomander making at Tyntesfield this February half term. Warm up this winter with our herbal tea making session and learn all about the amazing properties of herbs.
Tyntesfield, Wraxall
Today and Thu 21 Feb
Henleaze Heritage Trails
A walk around Henleaze. Discover some interesting facts and places in the area. There are three separate trails but these can be completed in one go if you feel energetic!
Henleaze Road, Bristol
Today to Mon 8 Apr
Tyntesfield - ’Work hard’ storytelling tours
On weekdays in February, access to the house at Tyntesfield is on a ’Work hard’ storytelling tour only. Find out more about the Gibbs family’s servants and what it was like to work at Tyntesfield. Tickets are also available on the day.
Tyntesfield, Wraxall
Today to Fri 22 Feb, Mon 25 Feb to Fri 1 Mar
Rats, Tales & Trails: February Half Term
Scurry along to the ship for ratty fun this half-term. Go on the Hide & Squeak trail and delve into the deepest nooks and crannies of the SS Great Britain to search for squeaky stowaways.
Brunel’s SS Great Britain
Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road
Today to Sun 24 Feb
New Beginner Line Dance Class
New Beginner Line Dance Class
No partner needed and suitable for all ages, levels and abilities. New members always welcome.
Take the steps to a hobby that is proven to increase mobility, improve muscle tone, aid weight loss, reduce stress, improve confidence and self esteem, and make new life long friends.
Shireway Community Centre, The Centre, Shire way, Yate
Today, Wed 27 Feb, Wed 6 Mar, Wed 13 Mar, Wed 20 Mar, Wed 27 Mar, Wed 3 Apr
Westbury on Trym Heritage Trail
Free DIY Walk/Heritage Trail
Free pdf copies available from Westbury on Henleaze Library
Westbury on Trym
Today to Wed 10 Apr
The Jumper Factory
I wait whilst the world carries on, whilst my family grow old, whilst my lovers move on, and I count down the days, and I wait...
How would you survive in prison?
Bristol Old Vic, King Street
Today to Sat 23 Feb
Southfield Farm - Open Garden for NGS
2 acre owner-designed garden of rooms. Mixed shrub and herbaceous borders. Much winter colour and scent. Aconites, heathers, snowdrops, hellebores and more. Courtyards, terrace, orchard, vegetable and herb gardens. Paths through native meadow to woodland garden and large wildlife pond with bird hides.
Southfield Farm, Bristol
Thu 21 Feb 19
Global Woman Club Business Networking Event London
This event is for Premium and Star members and you are also welcome to be here as a first-time attendee too, to feel the Global Woman Club experience, and make an informed choice on if you want to join.
Thomson Reuters
Canary Wharf Group Centre
30 South Colonnade
Thu 21 Feb 19
Margo & Mr Whatsit Family Theatre Show
Paddleboat Theatre Company return to Creative Workspace, following their sold out run of ’Rustle’ in the Summer, with their acclaimed family show ’Margo & Mr Whatsit’.
Do you have an imaginary friend? A little piece of mischief only you can see?Sophia’s imaginary friend is called Mr.
Creative Workspace Queens Road Withywood
Fri 22 Feb 19
Tyntesfield - Feel Good Friday: Tyntesfield run
Blow the cobwebs away with a morning run round the Tyntesfield estate, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way. Open to all abilities - no one will be left behind. Led by members of the Nailsea Running Club. Price includes a cup of tea or filter coffee afterwards in the Cow Barn restaurant.
Tyntesfield, Wraxall
Fri 22 Feb, Fri 8 Mar
Learn To Ballroom Dance In A Day
Strictly Ballroom Dance Workshop - Be the new ‘Stars of the Show’
If you’ve always wanted to learn all the fabulous dances seen on TV, but don’t have time to commit to a weekly dance class? Then Donahey’s Learn to Ballroom Dance in a Day workshop is for you!
The Greenway Centre
Doncaster Rd
Sat 23 Feb 19
Chinese New Year Family Fun Day
A Pay What You Can Family Fun Day event invites you to celebrate the Chinese New Year!Expect crafts, live music, face-painting, games and more to help you welcome in the Year Of The Pig!
Please note in order to be guaranteed admission to this event you need to book a free ticket via the link below.
Creative Workspace Queens Road Withywood
Sat 23 Feb 19
Lantern Parade
Join us for a magical lantern parade down our wedding avenue and into the walled garden where bonfires, marshmallow toasting, music and food will add to the fun. Drummer will lead the procession. Bring your own lantern or make one at Old Down during February (lantern kits £5).
Old Down Country Park
Foxholes Lane
Tockington
Sun 24 Feb 19
Tyntesfield - TYNTEtots 2019
Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by classic stories including Thumbelina, The Little Red Hen, The Owl and the Pussycat and Peter Rabbit.
Tyntesfield, Wraxall
Wed 27 Feb, Thu 28 Feb, Wed 20 Mar, Thu 21 Mar
No Kids
Co-artistic directors George Mann and Nir Paldi are a real-life couple trying to answer a question many of us face.
Tobacco Factory Theatres, Spielman Theatre, Raleigh Road, Bristol
Wed 27 Feb to Sat 2 Mar, Mon 4 Mar to Sat 9 Mar
Tyntesfield - TYNTEtots: Thumbelina
Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by the classic story of Thumbelina. Make a fairy potion, be a nature detective, join a frog party and hear the story of Thumbelina.
Space is limited so, where possible, please only bring one adult per child.
Tyntesfield, Wraxall
Wed 27 Feb 19 and Thu 28 Feb
Apple Grafting Workshop
A one-day course explaining why and how we graft fruit trees. It involves individual hands-on work. You will end up making at least newly grafted apple trees to take home. The workshop is run by Ben Raskin, Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association, a very experienced horticulturalist and excellent tutor.
Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne
Sat 2 Mar 19
MiniBeats Brilliant Brass!
Limber up those lips and take a deep breath as you get ready to join presenter Laura Tanner and Brilliant Brass players from the Bristol Ensemble for a musical journey through the history of Brass instruments. Learn about the instruments of the Brass family, including fascinating facts about how they work.
St George’s Bristol St George’s Bristol Great George Street, off Park Street Bristol
Sun 3 Mar 19
Northern Kenya Through the Lens: A Visual Story of Conservation
Wayfairer Travel invites you attend our first event, an evening on conservation and wildlife photography with Riccardo Orizio, Kellie Netherwood and Stevie Mann, in collaboration with Saruni Kenya.
The Square Club
15 Berkeley Square
Thu 7 Mar 19