The mall are aiming to raise over £10,000 for Ryan Bresnahan’s Meningitis Appeal which their website can be found HERE

The Pop star will be supported by Misha B and Young Kato in a specialy build set outside the Mall at Cribbs Causeway.

If YOU want to be in with a chance of meeting Pixie Lott on June 2nd please visit the Mall’s website which can be found at www.mallcribbs.com

For those thinking about attending, there is a standard voluntary donation of £1  per ticket with all donations being used to support the development of vaccines against meningitis.

With around 170+ runners heading-off at 9.00am each Saturday, the group is certainly popular and numbers are growing week by week.

Taking part is easy! You simply visit the website and fill-in your details on the registration page. Upon completion

of your registration, you receive your own personal barcode, which you print and bring along with you to each run you take part in. This barcode is used as part of a simple, yet effective time recording system so you can constantly track your results. it with you each time you run.

The great news is that you can turn up to any parkrun with your barcode and participate, with results logged and tracked. There is also a facility whereby you receive an e-mail and/or text message with your results.

Tremendously fulfilling regardless of your aims, parkrun really presents a unique opportunity to participate in a free, organised event with a real cross-section of runners . Some runners log consistent 17 minute runs, but there is also a healthy proportion of those who combine a walk and jog to complete the course around the 5o minute mark .

Given it is a free event, prizes and freebies aren’t available, but what you will feel is a great sense of satisfaction in your achievements.

Bristol parkrun information:

Matt Harvey is rapidly becoming a poetical national treasure thanks to appearances on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live, at the Edinburgh Festival and as host of Wondermentalist – Radio 4′s comedy-infused, musically enhanced interactive poetry cabaret. From poems about green stuff, to poems about lonely hearts, tea-bags, religious conversions, gradients, gigabytes, curtains, and lots more. This evening of poems for people who thought they didn’t like poetry will sell out fast. Plus a chance to buy signed copies of some of Matt’s collections of work such as ‘The Whole In the Sum of My Parts’ and ‘Where Earwigs Dare’

Join Matt here at The Square Club for an evening of poetic entertainment.

Expect a belly full of laughts with the new comedy nights at The Square, an exciting addition to comedy in Bristol! On 21st June join us for some of the countries finest comedians.

John Noel Management, home to famous faces such as Russell Brand and Karl Pilkington, will be taking our best new comedy talent to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer: Tom Davis, Dan Schreiber and Michelle de Swarte.

Tom Davis
’6ft 8inches of engaging self-deprication’ Chortle

Michelle de Swarte
‘Amusingly risque’ – Leicester Mercury

Dan Schreiber
‘smart on stage, with a penchant for quirky true stories – he has funny bones and an engagingly upbeat delivery in which to package his borderline nerdy concerns’ – Chortle

Why not make a night of it and enjoy dinner in The Square Kitchen, with our scrumptious menu before heading down to the Lower Deck Cocktail Bar to enjoy a tipple, or two!

Entry is £3 for non-members. To be added to the guestlist email sarah.green@thesquareclub.com

With guests and resident DJs, Ramshackle always keeps a fresh feel, suiting the niche market it holds.

With rooms on a variety of floors, covering a variety of music tastes from main stream Indie, to dub step.

Staff were friendly, the music good and the venue clean – not bad at-all for the £4 entry fee!

Web

www.ramshackle.co.uk

Where

When

Friday’s from 10.30pm

Bazaar Inspirations aims to support emerging artists in the community by facilitating a fun, relaxing environment for customer and artists alike. Sister to The Fabulous Travelling Bag Folk, this will be Bazaar Inspirations first of many creative ventures, With live entertainment, interactive demonstrations and the odd creative workshop to compliment the art.

Windmill Hill’s Spring Festival promises to be a fun-filled day for all the family, there will be face-painting, bouncy-castles a bar and cafe with live music throughout the day. Tickets will be available on the door: adults £5, Under 16s free!

The market offers a wide range of arts and crafts including Steam punk Jewellery, Blacksmith, Homemade Cakes. In total almost 30 unique traders will be on display.

The event is free entry and in the event of bad weather will be held inside. The market is being run in association with the Stokes Croft Street Market

Isle of Wight Festival 2012

The 14th Isle of Wight Festival is on the 22nd, 23rd & 24th June 2012.

With big names including Primal Scream, Bruce Springsteen and Tinie Tempah playing over a period of 4 nights, the Isle of Wight Fesitval is sure to be a massive hit.

Combining silent discos, kinetic playgounds that help to power the event, and eco bike rides, there are many activities to keep you excited.

www.isleofwightfestival.com

2012 Pricing

Bestival Festival 2012

Bestival 2012 takes place between Thursday 6th and Sunday 9th September 2012 at Robin Hill Countryside Adventure Park near Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight.

Bestival continues to identify the best underground sounds and artists. Combining the likes of Bat for Lashes, Top Cat and Dirty Beaches with more mainstream acts such as Spiritualized and New Order.

Confirmed acts include

Stevie Wonder, New Order,The xx, Sigur Rós, Friendly Fires, 2manydjs – live, Soulwax, Justice, Two Door Cinema Club, Hot Chip, Bat For Lashes, Nero, and Emeli Sandé

http://2012.bestival.net

Sorry if you actually fell for this one!

Some tweets related to the Lynx edible product:

Lynx deodorant ‘slow release’ edible tablets. Ha. Surely another… #aprilfool

I am most annoyed that my local store doesn’t stock the new lynx edible as advertised in todays sun very disapointed in you.

“Lynx Edible” haha, #aprilfools #didntfoolme

Lynx Spray Mobile App

It seems @LynxEffectUK have been hard at work this April Fool’s day. We can also reveal that the Lynx Spray Mobile App, unfortunately isn’t going to happen. Sorry to those of you that were contacting us on how to download the Lynx App. On a side-note, we cannot believe that the word ‘Gullible’ has been removed from the dictionary. #Ahem.

What is April Fools’ Day?

April Fools’ Day is celebrated in different countries in the Northern Hemisphere on April 1 every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools’ Day, April 1 is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated as a day when many people play all kinds of jokes and foolishness. The day is marked by the commission of good-humoured or otherwise funny jokes, hoaxes, and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, teachers, neighbors, work associates, etc.

The first thing to great you as you enter is a relaxed bar area, an ideal portal from which to get your drinks, and start your Java experience! If you are looking to get your grove on, there is a well-sized dance floor in the back room that boasts a multi-color lighted dance floor and it’s own mini bar.

The staff came across as extremely helpful, courteous and friendly.
Although you can usually expect to queue, the door staff presented a professional service, ensuring a fair system and short wait before entry.

Ideal for those in search of a contemporary and stylish night-out in Bristol. Java Bar and Club can get particularly busy.

The club offered the ideal blend between a lively vibe thanks to a good selection of music, aswell as more refined areas for conversation to be held.

Address:
9 Park Street,
Bristol,
BS1 5NF

“Java Cocktail Bar & Club, set over two rooms with the additional exclusivity of the Mauretania Bar & Lounge has developed and grown under new management since the beginning of 2011. Java has built a robust reputation as a premium destination offering a unique experience of refinement, sophistication and serious partying within the Bristol nightlife scene.

We are proud to possess a team of dedicated staff consistently delivering a high level of service to all. Java introduces an elite clubbing environment where every customer is made to feel special, safe and well looked after.

Explore our up to date photo galleries of the venue and recent events, and find out about all the latest upcoming events on offer in the world of elite clubbing.”

Web: www.JavaBristol.co.uk

Thursday 6th Sep - Saturday 17th Nov

will be leaving London for the first time, opening a nationwide tour at the historic Bristol venue for an 11 week run.

Disney’s The Lion King is the biggest stage musical ever to tour Britain, leaving London for the first time, the production will tour nationwide from September 2012. Based on the Disney animated film, the musical tells the story of the lion cub Simba as he journeys through life and struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role of King. The Lion King features 15 songs, including the five from the film and new songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, with additional numbers by South African-born Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Hans Zimmer and Julie Taymor.

Myristica Indian Restaurant

Described by many as ‘a great example of proper food’, we use the best ingredients and cook fresh to order.

We also think a sense of place is important. Browns’ restaurants are places where you can relax, enjoy a drink, a fine meal and good conversation. The staff truly know how to look after you, leaving you free to enjoy the food and the atmosphere.

Browns
38 Queen’s Rd
Bristol
Avon

Tel: 0117 930 4777

Web: http://www.browns-restaurants.co.uk/locations/bristol/

However, he finally arrived on the coast of Newfoundland and therefore was the original discoverer of North America, not Christopher Columbus as most people believe.

Today the replica of the Matthew sits proudly in Bristol harbour for all to see. The general public are able to board the Matthew as well as embark on trips around the harbour.

In 1997 the replica Matthew followed the same course as John Cabot in 1497 and sailed across to Newfoundland. It carried the same number of crew members as the original and took the same and used the same amount of time to complete the crossing.

Web: www.matthew.co.uk | E-Mail: info@matthew.co.uk  | Tel:0117 927 6868

Where: Moored next to the SS Great Britain. Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol

In this article you will find some easy suggestions for how to meet people in Bristol or saying that any other city that has a bustling social life. Approaching strangers is always difficult, so the suggestions for how to meet people start with the easiest methods first. Once you meet people, it is then up to you to capitalize on this and build a friendship through further meetings and other activities, but here we give you some good ideas for those initial ice-breakers.

Remember that Bristol is a large place. If you don’t meet people you feel are potential friends right away, don’t be disheartened. Some tips here may not work for you, but there are plenty of others to try in a place like Bristol, with diverse social opportunities. Not everyone will like you, but then you won’t like everyone you meet, either. That just shows you are discerning and have standards. If one way doesn’t work for you, move on to the next.

1. Meet people through your existing friends

This way to meet people is so obvious that it is often overlooked, but thinks about it; your friends know what you’re like, so if they think you will like another person it is quite likely that you will. The ice will already be broken because you will have your friend to introduce you and get the conversation going. You may set out to meet people who know your friends quite actively by throwing a party and inviting your friends to bring a guest. Also, having your friends around you will give you added confidence to approach the people you don’t know at the party.

2. Meet people through work

If you are in a job where you don’t really meet people, you may want to consider changing jobs to something more sociable. Talking with the people with whom you work gives you a head start on friendships because you will at least have worked in common to talk about. You may also do voluntary work, allowing you to meet people who have come together for a common purpose.

3. Meet people for sport

Playing sports are a great way to meet people. That is especially true if you are playing a team sport where you get a chance to develop camaraderie. Socializing after games will also probably be a natural part of being in the club. Bristol has many sports clubs and teams that you could join. They also need not be expensive and many clubs will welcome beginners.

4. Meet people for a hobby or interest

If sport isn’t your thing, perhaps politics or some other cause is. Bristol has numerous clubs dedicated to political parties, social causes or other socializing opportunities and hobbies. Join some clubs that interest you and you will have lots of opportunities to meet people who like the same things that you do. You may also take classes in something that interests you and that will live you lots to talk about when you meet people. Bristol offers lots of opportunities to go to evening or weekend classes.

These are just five simple ways to meet people in Bristol but they may kick start friendships that will last a lifetime because they focus on your common interests and bonds.

Are you aware of a programme that you would like to share with other WeLoveBristol visitors? Send us an e-mail, we’d love to hear from you! info@welovebristol.co.uk

After some thinking of what I could do this winter to “Give something back” I decided that the simple ideas are often the best.

So on the 24^th December 2011 we plan to converge upon the Bear Pit
in central Bristol at 10am with clothing donated by the good people of Bristol and give it away completely free, also featuring the “Positivity Bristol” wall and hopefully many other things. J

I am sure that we all have that coat that we no longer wear, a pair of gloves that have been replaced by a better pair for the winter, usually we would throw them away or quite often they just get chucked to the back of a wardrobe and never thought about again.

If you do, now is the perfect chance to get rid of said items and at the same time hand them on to someone else that can use them and enjoy them.

All items of clothing are welcome, condition is not to much of a problem (Of course not full of holes!) And beyond the standard t-shirts, trousers stuff like Hats, Gloves and Scarves would be very welcome as well because we have a long winter ahead of us. Some special items such as Sleeping bags etc will be held back from the main drop off and given directly too people that need them, hopefully we can do this through the “Caring at Christmas” project but I am yet to confirm this.

All you need to do is Bag the items of clothing up in a black bag, give me a call, text or email (Details at the bottom of the page) and I will arrange for them to be picked up. Simple hey?

View the poster in PDF format by clicking here.

If you have any ideas or offers of help I would be interested to hear them too. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you,

Daniel

07540378513
or
Danielking1988@googlemail.com

We are pleased to offer a discount voucher for Autumn 2011 for weloveBristol.com viewers: Click here

The design has incorporated elements from Italianate pillars framing the atrium, Antique Doors from the Afghani/Pakistani hinterland, a temple pillar from Nuristan next to the Indus valley, a variety of colourful North African lanterns and a series of Byzantine faces staring down from the atrium with its circular candelabra. The bar is built around a spice traders travelling emporium that started its life on the back of a camel but now provides sanctuary for cocktails, wines, beers and spirits of all styles and types. Even the toilets continue the eclectic design theme with modern beaten copper sinks complementing the brass samovars that have been converted to incorporate plumbed in taps.

Byzantium offers a comprehensive a la carte menu using fresh, local produce. The food style is wholesome and uncomplicated with generous portions and Mediterranean flavours.

The Byzantium wine list is extensive and made up of quality wines from both the Old and New World supplied by the region’s top vintners.

Byzantium offers a compact but neat classic cocktail list and in addition to many mainstream products, the bar is also stocked with some more unusual and interesting aperitifs, spirits, and liqueurs.

Over the 12 years they have had a number of quality chefs, who have progressed to their own premises but left a heritage of special dishes, which has been built upon and developed by head chef Robert Curtis, taking their cooking to new levels of excellence.

Bristol Fireworks Fiesta and Display Canford Park, Westbury on Trym – 5th November

“Members of Round Table (and lately Clifton Rotary Club) had organised a large display in Bristol for over 40 years, and when it moved to the Downs in the early 1980s, it had become one of the biggest in the South-West. Sadly, after raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity, it was forced to end due to a combination of bad weather, rising costs and increasing numbers of people standing outside and watching for free. However, after a brief lull, the members of Bristol Round Table and clifton Rotary Club decided that it was too big an event (and too big a fund raiser) to let go, and plans were made to resurrect the event in Canford Park. An enormous amount of planning and preparation has been undertaken over the last year in order to put on this display, which will rival the old Downs display in its size and power. Again, money raised will go to local good causes – we have already agreed to support St Peter’s hospice through ticket sales, and local school PTAs, and a proportion of the proceeds will go to the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Appeal.

We will not be having any fairground rides, and we also won’t be building our usual huge bonfire as the grass at Canford Park is more scarce (and more luscious) than the Downs, and it would be a shame to spoil it. However, there will be hot and cold food stalls and we will
have Bristol’s famous ambling Band helping to keep the crowds entertained before our specialist pyrotechnic company, Skyburst fireworks, ‘light the blue touch paper’ at 7pm.

We chose Canford as a replacement site as it has plenty of natural screening, a huge fallout area next door, and nowhere for crowds to stand and watch for free. More importantly, it has great pedestrian links to the surrounding communities and we are encouraging families to walk to the event as no parking is provided.”

Gates Open: 6.15pm
Display Begins: 7.00pm

Entrance on Canford Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9

The website for the event is: www.fireworksfiesta.co.uk

The County Ground Cricket Fiesta – Sunday 6th November

The sky above the County Ground is set to light up on Sunday the 6^th of November with a spectacular fireworks display.

The hugely popular event is run by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club’s Bristol region in aid of Club funds. It drew a great crowd last year and this year it promises to be bigger and better.

The evening will include two fireworks displays, one especially for children at 6.45pm, and the second at 7.15pm, with gates opening at 5pm. There will also be fairground rides, sideshows, bar and food outlets.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children. They can be purchased from the County Ground reception during office hours or from 10am on the day. Free parking is available at the ground via the Ashley Down road entrance.

Ground manager, Peter Hall said; “Our firework display has always been a great success, every year the fireworks are just spectacular. I’m sure that this year will be no different so arrive early to get the best spot.”
DATE: Sunday 6th November

AT: The County Ground, Nevil Road, Bristol

TIME: 5PM

TICKETS: Adults £5, Children £3. FREE Car Parking

http://www.gloscricket.co.uk/news/2517-Firework-Fiesta

Bristol Zoo Fireworks Display 4th and 5th November 2011

Now in its fourth year, we are excited to welcome you back for two evenings of unique, family-friendly entertainment.

Be entertained by an enchanting display of low-noise fireworks that will light up the night sky.

To ensure your safety and maximum enjoyment, ticket sales are limited so advance booking is essential.

Display to start at 5pm.
Adult £5, child £4, family £15 (more on the door)
Discounts apply to members and groups

Tickets are available to buy online by clicking here*

*Saturday 5 November is now sold out. Tickets for Friday still available to purchase online

http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/bangless-bonfire-nights

Cadbury House Fireworks Display – 5th November · 4:30pm – 7:30pm

The fourth annual night of spectacular fireworks and family fun is being planned by theclub at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House in Congresbury, North Somerset.

Saturday November 5 will see the grounds around the luxury health club and hotel transformed, complete with fairground rides and stalls to celebrate Firework night in style.

The celebrations will begin at 4.30pm and carry on throughout the night with a children’s entertainment show at 5pm.

The firework display will end the evening with a bang at 6.30pm and is shaping up to be the best yet. Also entertaining guests on the night will be face painting, a children’s entertainer, a pets corner, popcorn, candyfloss a BBQ and a drinks tent.

Tickets for the event cost £5 for members and £7.50 for non-members. Kids tickets cost £3 for members and £4 for non-members with children under three going free. With only limited numbers available we are advising anyone who wants to come along to get in touch soon.

Tickets are available at the Club Reception or by calling 01934 834343.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=275124809185821

Keynsham RFC Firework night- 5th November

Admission
£6 per adult
£3 per child
£15 Family – Two adults Two children

Pay on the gate no advance tickets

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/keynshamrfc/events/keynsham-rfc-firework-night-56245.html

Stay safe this bonfire night: View our Firework safety guide.

Canford Park Fireworks Display – 5th November 2011

Tickets are available from local schools or Hospice shops. Tickets bought in advance are £3 for all and £5 on the night (£3 for under 12’s, children 2 and under free). Tickets bought through a school will benefit them as 50 pence on each ticket will be returned as a commission.

Entrance to the venue is on Canford Lane with admission from 18.15 and the display starting at 19.00. Food stalls will provide snacks, hot and cold drinks. There is no expensive fun fair or scary bonfire as this will be a community event with just a spectacular firework display. Also there is no car park as most people will probably walk to the event or come by local transport. The organisers emphasise that this will be a straightforward firework display in an atmospheric setting.

Public firework displays, such as this one at Canford Park, are an inexpensive and safe way of enjoying our traditional celebration of Guy Fawkes Night. Buy your tickets as soon as possible from schools or St Peter’s Hospice shop, but if that is not convenient, come along on Saturday 5th November.

Winterbourne Fireworks Display & Bonfoire Night - 5th November

The 1st Winterbourne Scout group are holding their fantastic fireworks display at Sunnyacres Farm in Winterbourne.
Entry is via the North Road end of Cloisters Road.
Gates Open at 5:30pm.
Bonfire will be lit at 6pm.
Firework Display starts at 7pm.
Barbecue, hot and cold refreshments are available. Vegetarians catered for!
Please do NOT bring Chinese Lanterns or Sparklers.
Advance tickets are the same price as last year! £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for under 12s which you can buy from The Handmade Store, 17 Flaxpits Lane, Winterbourne, BS36 1JY. On the night costs are £3/£2.

http://goo.gl/dCzpV

Clevedon Round Table Fireworks Display – 5th November 2011

Once again fireworks and lights will bring the skies above Clevedon to life as another spectacular show in front of more than 15,000 people is put on to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night on Saturday, 5th November at the home of Clevedon Cricket Club.

The event has become one of the most popular in North Somerset and you can see for yourself photos of last year’s Round Table Fireworks Spectacular in Clevedon.

Gates open 6:00pm at for children’s funfair rides, the huge bonfire will be lit at 6:45pm and the fireworks display will start at 7:30pm

For more information on how to volunteer to help at the event go to the Round Table website.

Tickets are £3 in advance or £4 on the night (if available). Family tickets are £8 in advance.

http://goo.gl/YjDb7

Firework Display 2011 By Kimbolton Fireworks – 6th November 2011

Where: Bradley Stoke Jubilee Centre

Bradley Stoke Town Council invites all residents and neighbours to a public fireworks display on Sunday 6th November.

Times

• Gates open at 4.30pm
• Hot food served from 4.45pm
• Firework display starts at 6.00pm

Downend Fireworks Display – 4 November 2011

This year see’s BIG changes as we reach our forty year anniversary of this event! They have spent more money on fireworks!  In forty years they have raised over half a million pounds of charity money to hand to local worthy causes in the Bristol area.

The biggest charity display in Bristol, put on by the Great Western Round table group.

King George V Playing Fields, Sutherland Avenue, Downend, Bristol. Main display is at 7:30pm

Tickets £3.50 (in advance), Adults £5, Children £4.

Firework safety checklist

Figures have shown that more children than adults get hurt by fireworks. If you are thinking of using fireworks as part of your celebrations, you should follow the steps listed below.

View the latest list of Fireworks Displays in Bristol 2011.

Before your firework display

Preparation is key to enjoying fireworks safely, so:

• don’t buy fireworks from anywhere you’re not sure about, like a van or a temporary, unlicensed market stall
• only buy fireworks marked BS 7114 or with a CE mark – this shows that the firework meets British or European safety standards (a reputable shop will know this)
• follow the instructions on each firework – read them in daylight or by torchlight, never by a naked flame
• make suitable supports and launchers if you’re setting off Catherine wheels or rockets

Things you will need on the night

It’s easy to get a few household things together, these are:

• a closed metal box to store the fireworks – take them out one at a time
• a bucket of water – to cool sparklers and put out any small fires
• eye protection and gloves
• a bucket of earth to stick fireworks in

Lighting fireworks

Follow these simple guidelines to stay safe:

• only one person should be responsible for letting off fireworks
• don’t drink alcohol if you are setting off fireworks
• light fireworks at arm’s length, using a taper
• make sure everyone stands well back
• never go back to a firework that has been lit – even if it hasn’t gone off it could still explode

Sparklers

Sparklers are fun, but always:

• supervise children with sparklers and never give them to a child under five
• light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves
• put used sparklers hot end down into a bucket of sand or water

Other tips on the night

Finally, follow these other rules for a safe night:

• keep pets indoors – most animals get very scared by the lights and noise from fireworks
• never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them
• never throw spent fireworks on a bonfire
• take care around bonfires – all clothes, even those labelled ‘low flammability’ – can catch fire

Take Care, stay safe, and have a great Bonfire Night!

ELECT CLUB LAUNCH PARTY. THURSDAY 19H APRIL 8PM
Join elect club on their Launch night at The Square and enjoy complimentary Champagne and canapés reception.
An exclusive social network for attractive dynamic eligible professionals looking for a serious relationship Elect take pride in setting the standard in discreet, selective and personalised introductions and now have one of the largest private database of single professionals in Bristol.
A ’boutique’ company, elect club serve an unparalleled set of members ranging from business leaders and entrepreneurs, to professionals in every field.
Join them in their launch to see not only why they are the leaders in their field but for the opportunity to meet other like minded individuals on a social level and make new friends and business contacts.
If you are interested in finding out more, or want to be added to the guest list, please contactbeverly@electclub.co.uk

COEXIST MUSIC AND MEDIA NETWORKING NIGHT. TUESDAY 24TH APRIL AT 7.30PM
Coexist Music and Media Centre (CMMC) host the first in a series of monthly events held at the Square Club.
As a vibrant community hub on Stokes Croft in which people can coexist in harmony with themselves, each other and the environment, Coexist is leading the way to create a creative community supporting local people and projects.
Coexist is now moving forward by building the physical foundations of the Coexist Music and Media Centre; an exciting project that will bring a network of creative professionals working together within Bristol in turn facilitating worthwhile connections through CMMC.
Join us at The Square to be part of this exciting and innovative project to hear first hand from the project masterminds.  Starting with a short presentation and open debate on the progress and future of the Coexist Music and Media Centre, this will then lead on to an evening of networking, drinks, and DJ’s till late!

Please email sarah.green@thesquareclub.com to be added to the Guestlist.

THE SQUARE CHARITY QUIZ –WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH AT 7PM, £2
This month’s charity quiz is being held in partnership with Bristol South Blessed.  South-Blessed is the first, only and best Community Channel in the South-West of England. Showcasing any talent or opinion via all media, South-Blessed helps unify diversity and celebrate culture.
South Blessed create opportunities by running a range of programmes and projects, from media and music workshops and studio time, to fashion shows and alternative reporting. Whether it be music video, short film, news report, or any other broadcast type, anyone is free to share their vision and creative input on the South-Blessed Channel.
Expect an evening of fierce competition in the lovely setting of The Square Cocktail Bar.
The Square is proud to be supporting such worthy cause and we hope you will join us once again as we once again ask you to dust off your thinking caps, sharpen your wits and put your general knowledge to the ultimate test! There will be prizes for the quz and the raffle, and of course every team will receive a free bowl of tasty handcut chips in the interval!
If you would like to find out more about the charity, or make an additional donaton to Bristol South Blessed please visit www.southblessed.co.uk

To add your name to the guest list please contact Sarah Green - sarah.green@thesquareclub.com

2012 Spring-Summer Fashion Show Tonga Lua Beachwear. 16th May 7.30pm
Tonga Lua, a new Colombian beachwear fashion label is launching the Spring-Summer 2012 Beachwear collection.  This South American fashion label will create an atmosphere full of colour, textures and prints.  Monica Diaz, the Fashion Designer for Tonga Lua, has put a bit of her sweet, colourful spirit into every design.
What to expect from the event:

Complimentary glass of bubbly upon arrival
A photographic exhibition of the following photographers: David Harris, Lawrence and Claudio Ahlers
Tonga Lua Fashion Show
After party with music from Laszlo Trilby Tricks Talas
A goodie bag to take home

£8 early bird // £10 full price
Tickts available from: http://www.thesquareclub.com/index.php?id=23&articleId=121

SYMBA BALLET AND FASHION. FRIDAY 4TH MAY AT 7.30PM
PearlProductions will be launching their debut ballet production, SYMBA, to raise money and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support and Meningitis UK.
In November of this year, this production goes live, but for one evening we get a taste of their talents as they launch their debut production.
The launch event is kindly supported by The Hair and Cosmetic Company (TH&C), who will be providing SYMBA with cosmetics and hair accessories required for their costumes.  They distribute to all of the U.K and U.A.E
The evenings event, brought to you by PearProductions, will consist of acts from the dances, singers and composers of SYMBA, along with a hair-fashion show.  All models will have used a variety of products from The Hair and Cosmetic Company and a full list of these will be provided on the night with costume designer, Stency Kidega, who will also be present on the night.
All donations will be going to Macmillan Cancer Support and Meningitis UK.

For more information please contact: pearlproductions@LIVE.co.uk

5. XBOX 250GB & KINECT XBOX 250GB & KINECT SENSOR & K/N ADV BUNDLE

The new, slimmer Xbox 360 in an all new black gloss finish with built-in Wi-Fi, making for easy access to the wealth of entertainment on Xbox LIVE, where HD movies and TV stream in an instant. It’s ready for the controller-free experiences of Kinect – you don’t use a controller to play the game, you are the controller. A 250 GB hard drive means you’ll have plenty of space to store your favorite games and movies. All in all, more games, more entertainment and more fun.

4. PHILIPS PT730/17 RECHARGEABLE SHAVER

The Philips PowerTouch system adds power to your morning routine. Now with more minutes, full washability and proven DualPrecision shaving performance, PowerTouch ensures that you are always ready to quickly finish your morning routine.

3. ACER ASPIRE 5750 15.6″ LAPTOP

Acer’s Aspire Series offers a diverse range of notebooks with the performance – graphics and communication tools to maximize your digital entertainment – complete your daily tasks – and keep you in touch with friends and family – whether you’re at home or on the go.

2. This is a tough one, Battlefield 3 vs Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Infact, we couldn’t call between the two, so at number 2 are both titles.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 the eagerly anticipated latest iteration of the series promises to be the most epic yet. Modern Warfare’s unique online experience of frantic gunplay and powerful kill streak rewards has been refined with the inclusion of the new Strike Package and Weapons Proficiency systems giving gamers the ability to tailor their playstyle to a greater extent than ever before.

Battlefield 3:  Limited Edition is the latest incarnation of the immensely popular and critically acclaimed Battlefield series that is set to not only meet, but surpass the expectations placed on it as the most anticipated game of 2011. Featuring incredible visuals and exciting gameplay through the extreme power of DICE’s Frostbite 2â„¢ engine modern combat has never felt so authentic be it on the ground or in the air. Incredibly destructible landscape range from the streets of Tehran to the urban centres of New York and Paris. Included alongside the games long awaited multiplayer segment is an intense single player experience following an elite unit of U.S Marines. – A.B.

1. APPLE IPAD 2 WIFI 32GB BLACK

Our number one men’s gift recommendation from Comet’s offerings by far is the black 32GB iPad2.

With built-in Wi-Fi, the iPad2 ideal if you have a wireless high-speed Internet router in your home, or when you are out and about using your iPad2 near a wireless hotspot — such as in a coffee shop or school library. The iPad2 is thinner and lighter, so it feels even more comfortable in your hands. And it makes surfing the web, checking email, watching films, making FaceTime video calls and reading books so easy.

Two powerful cores in one A5 chip mean iPad2 can do twice the work at once. Multitasking is smoother, apps load faster and everything just works better. With up to nine times the graphics performance, gameplay on iPad2 is even smoother and more realistic. And faster graphics help apps perform better — especially those with video. You’ll see it when you’re scrolling through your photo library, editing video with iMovie and viewing animations in Keynote. There are two cameras – one on the front and one on the back. They may be tiny, but they’re a big deal. They’re designed for FaceTime video calling, and they work together so you can talk to your favourite people and see them smile and laugh back at you. The front camera puts you and your friend face-to-face. Switch to the back camera during your video call to share where you are, who you’re with or what’s going on around you. If it’s worth filming, let the back camera roll. It’s HD, so every movie you shoot is a mini-masterpiece. And you can take wacky snapshots in Photo Booth.

It’s the most fun a face can have. iPad2 is one big, beautiful display — 9.7 inches of high-resolution photos, films, web pages, books and more. LED backlighting makes everything you see remarkably crisp, vivid and bright even in low light places. The iPad2 is designed to show off everything in portrait and landscape, so with every turn (even upside down), the display adjusts to fit. Because it uses a display technology called IPS (in-plane switching), it has a wide, 178° viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view. You use your fingers to do everything, from surfing the web, typing email, reading books and swiping through photos — it is easier and a lot more fun.

More gift ideas will follow, so continue to check back for the latest Christmas offerings, from all your favourite retailers.

Head down to Cabot Circus during half term where there will be something different happening each day to entertain children from the retailers including House of Fraser, Eskimo Kids, The Entertainer, Explore Learning, Showcase Cinema de Lux and many more.

Located at the bottom of the steps outside Game store, children can play games on the astroturf, meet Bernie the bear and other mascots, plus there will be face painting too.

Eskimokids professional stylists will be cutting children’s hair live on Saturday 22 and 29 October and the Fat Controller will be giving away Thomas the Tank Engine books in House of Fraser’s childrenswear department and you could even win a Fraser Bear!

For further information on what’s happening each day during half term visit www.cabotcircus.com.

So, what exactly is the X Factor. It’s not about talent, more about a good attempt at weekend entertainment and sometimes that means putting through the stranger acts , just so we can laugh at their expense.

A good metric for the performance is the X Factor vs Strictly Come Dancing  Saturday night ratings battles.
Strictly’s Broadway special scored points against its ITV rival on Saturday as it finished on a high with 9.6 million, while X Factor had 8.8 million at the same point, half an hour into the show.

Even with a peak of 11.9 million viewers for its love and heartbreak themed show, it was a 2 million drop on ratings for the same stage last year.

Jonathan Ross has also hit out at ITV show, less than a week after moving to the channel for a new series of his chat show. Speaking to The People at the weekend, Jonathan Ross blasted the show and its boss Simon Cowell for the way contestants are treated on the show.

Ross said: “What good is he doing for music? None. These kids come on, are given what seems like a huge chance.”

He moaned: “They have to deal with this huge expectation and almost without exception a year later they are forgotten. That’s not good for their lives or music.”

Does the X Factor need Simon and Cheryl? In our opinion, yes. What do you think? Leave us a comment below!

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Richard Hawes, a Partner at the business advisory firm Deloitte, will be playing the drums with his band, Eclipse, at Laterz@Paintworks, on Friday 14 October, 6.30pm (the first band starts at 7pm).

In total, five live bands and two diverse acts will be on stage at this musical extravaganza, styled on the Jools Holland Later Show. Topping the bill will be Bristol’s very own Pop Britannia, a leading Brit Pop tribute act that covers Oasis, Blur and Paul Weller among other well-known groups. They will be joined by a variety of Bristol-based talent including local cover bands Evolution and Eclipse, End of the Line and Merlin’s Hill, as well as Running Numbers and songstress Sophiaa who will perform acoustic versions of original and cover material.

The musical evening is just one of several challenges, activities and events led by the Deloitte Bristol team to help reach their target of raising £25,000 for ParalympicsGB.

Richard Hawes, Restructuring Services partner at Deloitte, who has organised the event, said: “As an official sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Deloitte has set itself the challenge of raising £1 million nationally for ParalympicsGB, and the Laterz musical event is just one of the exciting ways we’ll be doing this. We’re delighted that so many talented musicians are able to join us in supporting this cause and urge music fans around the city to come along too.”

Laterz@Paintworks will be held on Friday 14 October 2011 at 6.30pm at The Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol. Tickets are £10.00 (plus small booking fee) and available online at http://laterzpaintworks.eventbrite.com. All proceeds and donations will go to ParalympicsGB.

Organisers of the Isle of Wight and Bristol Cycling Festivals, taking place this September, have teamed up with Toddlebike to get children as young as 1 on the road towards independent riding.

The benefits of cycling are difficult to underestimate from health to social, financial and environmental but traditionally there has been little on offer to Toddlers or their families who might not have considered cycling, but through attending events like may be encouraged to take the first steps towards becoming the cyclists of tomorrow.

Claire Critchison, Isle of Wight Council events officer, said: “The Toddlebike Trial is a great addition to this year’s cycling
festival which aims to cater for all ages and abilities. This is a great opportunity for the cyclists of the future to get active and have fun.’

With a recent study finding that almost a quarter of the population is now cycling, it is clear the kind of impact events such as these can have on encouraging people to get on board. Antony de Heveningham, organiser of the Bristol Cycling Festival, explains his objective to make the Bristol event as accessible as possible:

‘At the Bristol Cycling Festival we are hoping to cater not only for already-keen cyclists, but also to showcase the sport to those who may be considering it for the first time. We’re looking to put on an event that feels more like a village fete than a World Cup. Providing new features for families to enjoy such as our Toddlebike Trials is one of the ways we hope to achieve this.’

With the Chief Medical Officer recently taking the unprecedented step of advising parents of the need for regular exercise for the under 5s, and importance of limiting buggy time to a minimum, parents are looking for new ways to foster an active lifestyle for their children from the earliest possible age, and cycling is a key way that this can
be achieved as Toddlebike Founder Jo Hockley explains: ‘It can be difficult for parents to find ways to ensure that their
children get the level of exercise that they need during their early years and habits made at this important stage can be difficult to overcome. Our work with Cycling Festivals is as much about showing parents that there are practical alternatives to buggy or car transportation for almost every journey as it is getting Toddlers to take the first step towards learning to cycle.’

IW Cycling Festival takes place from 17-24 September with the Carbon Cycle Celebration and Toddlebike event taking place in St James Square in Newport on Saturday 24 September between 11am and 3pm. Full details can be found at www.sunseaandcycling.co.uk.

Bristol Cycling Festival takes place from 17 – 25 September with the Bike Olympics and Toddlebike Trial planned for Sunday 25 September.

Web: Wwww.bristolcyclefestival.com

For details of these and other Free Toddlebike Trial sessions around
the UK please visit www.toddlebike.co.uk/events.

The event takes place on Saturday 8^th October and includes beer and food tastings, cookery demonstrations and samplings, and a Horticultural Show.

The Festival also features an extended Farmers Market with more stalls and more choice.

Hobbs House Bakery and Butchery will introduce the ‘Sodbury Sausage’ as part of their ‘Butchers Grill’ meat and bread tasting. Cooking4, a new cookery school in Chipping Sodbury will be running a live cookery demo, ‘Cookings4’s Christmas Gifts’ for those people looking for special foodie homemade presents.

Mark Lloyd, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce comments, “last years event proved to be hugely popular with some 5000 visitors to the town. All local businesses reported much higher than usual footfall and were delighted with the outcome. This year’s event features many of the shops and pubs in the town and will build upon the success of 2010”.

Please visit the Chipping Sodbury Festival of Food website for up-to-date programme information.

Email: info@visitchippingsodbury.com

Web. www.visitchippingsodbury.com

“I have been encircled by raw nature my whole life. It was not until I studied at Coventry University (05-09) that I realised how important it was to my personal motivation and positivity to surround myself with elements of natural life..” says Jo about herself.

“My work is derived and inspired by the intricate structure that forms nature. I use the visual essence and arbitrary patterns that occur in all of nature through the mediums of pen and ink, painting, sculpture and wire work.”

For further information please visit http://www.facebook.com/Jo.Buttons