Category: One-off events

In Their Own Write: The Testimony of the Victorian English and Welsh Poor 23 July

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The welfare system of the time, referred to as relief under the New Poor Law, was often forcefully contested between paupers and those who administrated the system. In this talk, you will meet ordinary people at the extreme lower strata of Victorian society, who campaigned to their social “betters” for more acceptable levels of poor relief. This talk will examine how the Victorian poor tried to explain their poverty, the conditions in which they lived, and what they considered should be their rights to welfare in times of unemployment and/or sickness.

Macbeth with The Lord Chamberlain’s Men – 23 July

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The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company – with direct links to the history of William Shakespeare – invite you to join them this summer for the breathless and brilliant tragedy, Macbeth. (more…)

Bristol Craft Beer Festival 30 July – 1 August

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  • Type of event: In-person
  • Date: 30th July – 1st August
  • Time: 11.30 am – 11 pm
  • Location: Harbourside
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £49 – £115
  • Booking instructions: book online

A celebration of brewing culture in Bristol and beyond, the Bristol Craft Beer Festival will feature a huge variety of the world’s finest beers from local breweries, alongside national and international big hitters. Plus local food outlets and live music from the finest local DJs, across two days. The festival returns to Lloyds Amphitheatre for 2021. (more…)

Seeking the Spirit Within 31 July

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Ankita Sharma, an author of’ Seeking the Spirit Within’ will have an open discussion and a talk session with those interested in learning about and opening themselves to New Age Spirituality. Any hindrances or potential impediments on their path to a new awakening will also be discussed and how one can achieve the state of ever-lasting peace amid the pandemonium of a pandemic.

Assyria & the King of the World 1 August – 2 November

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Learn about the Assyrians, with their heartland in northern Mesopotamia, who once dominated the known world and created the first proper empire.One of the Assyrian kings, Ashurnasirpal II, controlled a huge empire, made laws, managed the religion and he was also a warrior king, leading armoured battering rams and sophisticated amphibious assaults.

 

Film & Food fest 5 – 8 August

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  • Type of event: In – person
  • Date: 5th – 8th August
  • Time: 12 pm – 11 pm
  • Location: Clifton Downs
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £16 – £25
  • Booking instructions: book online

The UK’s biggest touring outdoor cinema company, Adventure Cinema, is proud to announce Film & Food Fest, a brand new (more…)

Manga Workshop 6 August

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Are you new or have a bit of experience in drawing Manga? Come and join INKO to get to know what manga is all about and why it’s so popular. In this free 1 hour workshop, INKO will talk about what is manga all about and a brief history of Manga. Then you will learn to draw your first manga character with step-by-step instruction!

Terrarium Workshop 7 August

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n this session you will be learning the fundamentals of terrarium making, the step by step process and how to keep your self-sustaining ecosystems healthy. All of the equipment, materials, plants and mosses will be provided! Light refreshments will be available and all attendees will receive 10% off one plant from Fancy Plants to spend after the workshop.

Witchcraft Curses of the Twentieth Century 8 August

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The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic is in the beautiful Cornish village of Boscastle, UK. It was opened in this location in 1960 and is still there today. The founder of the museum, Cecil H Williamson, acquired an array of artifacts, some donated, some bought and some that he may have made. These artifacts include a collection that were made to harm, or worse, to kill. They do not all come from practitioners, some were made in domestic settings as revenge.  This lecture showcases some of the best collection in existence!

Bristol International Balloon fiesta 12 – 15 August

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  • Type of event: In person
  • Date: 12th – 15th August
  • Time: 12 pm to 10.30 pm
  • Location: Ashton Court
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: TBC
  • Booking instructions: book online

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot air balloons, attracting over 130 hot air balloons from across the globe. It’s a sight that can only be seen in Bristol. (more…)