M Shed is hosting a day of empowerment, inspiration and connection with plenty of panels and talks from women leaders, entrepreneurs and activists; artistic performances including music, circus acts and dance; workshops from Circomedia, art therapy and life drawing, plus self defence; plus, a community marketplace, picnic area and kids’ play from 11am (tickets available here.)

Bristol Women’s Voice (an organisation amplifying women’s voices for equality) will be celebrating with a full programme of events from the activists’ arts exhibitions that you will find in the Vestibules and outside of City Hall, to panel discussions on women’s economic inequality, women’s health, global feminism and women in the arts (to name a few) and a wide breadth of workshops with music, wellbeing, history, health and informative talks.

If you’d prefer to escape the city, Bristol Steppin’ Sistas – a grassroots group of Black women and women of colour who are passionate about walking – are leading a short walk from The Rising Sun pub in Pensford at 11am. It’s a short, one-mile route ending with lunch, and there’s still time to book your spot online (over-18s only).

And to celebrate fantastic females beyond this weekend, then we recommend you read the third instalment of The Women Who Built Bristol by Jane Duffus, which you can order directly from her website (cover artwork pictured above by local artist Tina Altwegg). Jane gave us a taste of what to expect from Vol. 3 in a special feature for our March issue, available to read online.

Our March issue is out NOW!

Sliding cautiously into very early Spring thinking, we've got some vibrant looks from Oliver Bonas, a rip-roaring preview at the new third volume of The Women Who Built Bristol by its author Jane Duffus, a sneaky peek behind-the-scenes at a ballet-version of Cinderella coming to Hippodrome... plus reams of exclusive Spring/Summer Homes, Interiors & Gardens content to help you overhaul your space.

...But if all of that feels a bit too bright and breezy, or you're looking for somewhere to hide until the world feels a little less, well, hectic, then we've got a four-page special on an ancient cave hiding beneath our feet in Southmead. Pop on your helmet and descend into its depths with us. 

15,000 copies are delivered door to door, and you can pick up a copy at many places around town – including our stands at Waitrose and John Lewis.

Read the digital version of our current issue here!

And if you would like to have a copy sent in the post every month, then we offer a postal subscription for just £35 for 12 issues, £20 for six issues or buy a copy for just £4.95. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – click here to subscribe on our website. 

Recipe by Melissa Blease

So simple… yet so sumptuous! But do allow the time to invest in the low, slow sautéeing of the onions; this is the little bit of faff that makes a big difference to the deeply flavoursome end result.

Ingredients (serves 6)

300g shortcrust pastry
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
900g onions, peeled and sliced
2 eggs
300ml double cream
50g parmesan, finely grated

Method

1. Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan. Gently sauté the onions over a low heat (stirring occasionally) for about 30 minutes until completely softened and almost ‘jammy’ but still pale in colour.

2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pastry out to around the thickness of a £1 coin and use it to line a deep, 23cm fluted flan/tart tin. Line the pastry case with baking paper, fill with baking beans and bake blind for 10 minutes. Remove the baking paper and beans and bake for another 8-10 minutes or so, or until the pastry is lightly golden brown. Remove the pastry case from the oven and preheat a baking tray.

3. Beat the eggs and cream together in a bowl, add the cheese and season to taste. Stir the onions into the mixture, then spoon the filling into the flan/tart case. Bake on the preheated baking tray for 25-35 minutes until the filling is lightly set (a bit of ‘wobble’ is good) and golden brown on top.

4. Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving with, perhaps, a crisp green salad.

Dine in style with a three-course menu at Harvey Nichols Bristol.

Say a special thank you this Mother’s Day with an exquisite culinary experience courtesy of the in-house chefs at the Second Floor Restaurant.

Serving a thoughtfully-curated three-course roast menu for £45 per person, with a complimentary glass of Rosé Prosecco and a goodie bag for Mum, raise a toast to all that she does on Sunday 30 March, from 12pm – 3pm.

If she’s after something a little lighter, brunch dishes (10am – 12pm) and afternoon tea (3pm – 4.30pm), will also be available during the day. Mum can also enjoy a complimentary Mimosa with brunch, or a complimentary glass of Champagne and a goody bag with afternoon tea.

Click here to book

Hungary boasts the world's first vineyard classification, established in Tokaji in 1730 by royal decree, and today has 22 wine regions and over 64,000 hectares of vines.

It's surprising then that the country is yet to have its day in the sun when it comes to global oenophile appreciation. It is, however, becoming more popular as a winemaking destination, and for good reason. Here we've chosen four wines from the Patricius winery, to give you a taste of what the country has to offer... 

Aszú 6 Puttonyos 50cl | £55
This Decanter World Winer Awards Platinum winner is intense, complex, noble and sweet, with a dense exotic bouquet with apricot jam and marmalade notes. The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh, vibrant marmalade and quince entry and honeyed finish. 

Aszú 6 Puttonyos Bendecz Vineyard 50cl | £111
This wine has an astonishing fragrance, evoking exotic spices, dried fruits, tobacco and antique wooden furniture. The 20 years' development in the bottle makes for an overall impression of seamless richness, with flavours that are astonishingly complex.

Late Harvest Tokaji Katinka Half Bottle, 37.5cl | £19.95
Light golden straw in colour, medium-bodied, showing a light botrytis influence. Lightly sweet, showing dried orange, tobacco and white chocolate on a lightly spicy background. Just the right hints of complexity and elegance. 

Dry Furmint, 75cl | £16.65
This is dry white has expressive aromas and flavours of lemon zest, peach and honey. Patricius originally made this to satisfy demand for dry white wine within Hungary, however its quality is so exceptional that it has since become their number one export.

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The Portugieser is one of the oldest and best-known watches from IWC. At the end of the 1930s, at the request of two Portuguese merchants, IWC built a large wristwatch with the precision of a marine chronometer and a dial that has hardly changed in nearly 90 years.

Durable, slim and refined, these iconic timepieces with their eye-catching style - imposing case size, yet exceedingly thin bezel, simple Arabic numerals, delicate feuille hands, a railway-track-style chapter ring, and a clearly organised dial - are all elegant and sophisticated. Another classic feature that is both charming and quirky - and resisted a redesign - are the partly cut-away 6 and 12 numerals. This clever signature styling allows the perfectly aligned sub dials to look balanced and occupy more space. Something highly cherished by IWC aficianados.

Shown here is the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph in a 41mm, 18ct rose gold case with a black Arabic dial, a rose gold polished bezel on a Black Alligator Strap. The IWC manufactured 69355 Calibre movement is automatic and can be enjoyed through the sapphire glass caseback. The watch is water resistant to 30m (3 bar). £16,000.

Click here to see this stunning model and more timepieces from the IWC Portugieser range at Mallory.

The limited-edition Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense Refillable Purse Spray presents as a piece of jewellery that adorns the wrist. 

The accessory's double strap, composed of a string of pearls and a golden chain, worn and styled as a statement piece. Seamlessly blending fragrance with fashion for a modern, effortless way to wear scent throughout the day. 

Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense is an ambery woody fragrance with an extreme character. A heart of rose and jasmine, combined with the contrasting freshness of citrus, creates a harmonious blend.

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John Lewis is offering customers the chance to elevate their wardrobe with personalised, expert styling advice. Whether you're prepping for a special occasion or just looking to refresh your look, the department store has in-house stylists that can help – for free.

The bespoke service begins with a private consultation in a dedicated suite, complete with a selection of cold refreshments, where a stylist will work with clients one-on-one to discover personal style preferences.

During the appointment, stylists will offer tailored recommendations, inspiration and expert advice to help shoppers explore new looks that may not have been considered before. After the consultation, customers receive a shopping list of the recommended pieces discussed, making it easy to recreate the looks at their convenience.

This dedicated service comes with no pressure to buy. The styling consultation is completely free, and there’s no minimum spend or obligation to purchase any items. Customers also have the option to schedule further appointments or stay in touch with their stylist by email for ongoing advice.

Ready to turn heads with your new look?
Find out more info and book a bespoke appointment here

Curated by Daniel McCabe

Issue 9 of typography magazine TYPEONE is curated by multi-disciplinary Norwegian design studio Olsson Barbieri. The issue’s editorial examines the broader ecological and cultural implications of contemporary food packaging to encourage fresh perspectives on the design industry’s role in shaping a more sustainable and thoughtful way forward in this problematic area. The packaging of the actual magazine itself requires opening via a tear-strip, so we won’t be sacrificing any copies in-store – you’ll need to head over to type-01.com if you want to see what’s inside. | £21.99

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Special screenings of Oscar-winner Anora this weekend at Watershed

Anora swept the Oscars this year, taking home a whopping six awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Mikey Madison, Best Director for Sean Baker, as well as Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing and Best Supporting Actor. 

Watershed is celebrating the incredible wins by bringing the film back to the silver screen with three special screenings this weekend.

In Anora, Ani's (Mikey Madison) wild ride and fairytale is soon threatened when news of their whirlwind marriage gets back to Russia, resulting in Vanya's (Mark Eydelshteyn) parents flying to New York to manage the situation.

Both wildly entertaining and heartbreaking, Anora takes audiences on a freewheeling, rambunctious adventure that escalates to dizzying levels. Drawing comparisons to Pretty Woman, it constantly plays with genre and audience expectations. But what shines through most, as it does in all of his films, is Baker’s love for and unwillingness to judge his characters.

Click here to book tickets for the final cinema screenings of Anora at Watershed

Ballet Bristol is the ballet company for Bristol and its communities. The company is formed of amateur and ex-professional dancers, who bring performances to people in care settings who wouldn't otherwise be able to experience the joy that costumes, dance and music can bring.

This is an amateur performance, with lavish costumes and compelling music.

Tickets: £14 adults, £8 concessions
1532 Performing Arts Centre, Redland; 15 March, 7.30 – 9.30

Tickets available from balletbristol.co.uk/gala2025

Join Rainmaker Gallery this evening for the opening of MOKO PUNA from 5pm - 7pm. 

MOKO PUNA, meaning grandchild, is a series of original works on paper by world-renowned Māori Tā Moko tattoo artist Te Rangitu Netana. His imagery speaks of Māori stories and lineage through a rich mix of traditional pattern with more contemporary colours and forms. In these paintings and prints, Netana expands his artistry from ink on skin into different creative mediums. 

Enjoy a drink and meet artist Te Rangitu Netana and his family, learn more about his Māori culture and artistic practices and view his most recent works of art created specifically for this exhibition.

Read more about the exhibition on thebristolmag.co.uk, and visit the Rainmaker Gallery website at rainmakerart.co.uk

The first major survey exhibition by British artist Barbara Walker, described as one of the most important British artists working today, Being Here charts the artist’s compelling figurative practice, from the 1990s to today.

Following a hugely successful run at The Whitworth, Being Here presents almost 60 extraordinary artworks, including rarely seen early paintings of Walker’s family, friends and community in her home city of Birmingham, along with her Turner Prize nominated monumental drawing series Burden of Proof (2022-23), which illustrates the impact on the lives of those affected by the Windrush scandal.

We took a closer look at Walker's life and work in our March issue of The Bristol Magazine: click here to read it online, and visit arnolfini.org.uk to find out more about the exhibition. 

Image: Barbara Walker in her studio, 2022. © Barbara Walker, photo by Chris Keenan @primeobjective.

The sun is shining and it feels like we're one step closer to spring! So, why not celebrate with a ticket to the infamous Jubilee Pool party to end all parties this Saturday?

But be quick, there's only a few tickets left! They’ve got a brand-new selection of floats, the hottest tunes AND a mouth-watering snack line-up. 

Tickets are just £6 for both adults and children, with an optional £2 donation to help fund their roof repairs. Plus, they're bringing back the 5:30pm tween slot, so the older kids can have fun and feel cool, without the little ones around!

To get your tickets and find out more information about the disco, please visit tickettailor.com

Saturday 8 March, 2.30 – 6.30pm; Jubilee community pool and gym, Knowle, BS4 2LP

Explore the healing power of music in this uplifting concert that features contemplative and uplifting music by Eric Whitacre, Josef Rheinberger, Ghislaine Reece Trapp, Esther Bersweden, John Rutter and more. 

Experience the power of live music in a concert that celebrates singing, love, refreshment, and the joys of Spring, to ease you into the weekend. 

Tickets £15 for adults, £5 for students in full time education and under 18s, including drinks and light refreshments served from 7pm, available from cityofbristolchoir.org.uk and on the door.

21 March, 7.45pm | All Saints Church, Pembroke Road, Clifton BS8 3ED

Join Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra for a concert of music inspired by all the countries of the British Isles.

Set out from the rather bleak Suffolk coast with Britten’s interludes evoking the dark atmosphere of Peter Grimes. From there to Wales for a piece inspired by the Mabinogion; followed by a rhapsody based on familiar Welsh folk tunes. 

Travel to Ireland for another familiar melody before crossing to Scotland, the inspiration for two of Mendelssohn’s best loved compositions, including the glorious Symphony no 3 in A minor, Op 56, Scottish.

Programme:
Britten Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes
Owen Threnody for the Passing of Brangwen
German Welsh Rhapsody
Grainger Irish Tune from County Derry
Mendelssohn Symphony no 3 in A minor Op 56, Scottish

stgeorgesbristol.co.uk; St George's Bristol, Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR

Historic England has awarded a grant of £89,743 to the Grade II listed Jacobs Wells Baths in Bristol, providing a further boost to secure the future of this important Victorian building. The funding will support urgent repairs to the south studio wing, releasing the space for temporary community use while the wider restoration plans progress.

The work will include the restoration of the roof lantern, repairs to the chimney, roof supports, and gutters, and essential masonry work.

Carla Denyer, MP for Bristol Central, said: “Jacobs Wells Baths is an incredible historic building and I’ve been delighted to watch the progress as it has been restored for the community to use. This grant will play a vital role in ensuring that the Baths can become a thriving community hub, and I can’t wait to see the outcome of the restoration.”

The building, which once housed public baths fed by by the natural springs of Jacob's Well, was built in 1889, but closed as a public pool in the late 1970s and later became a community dance centre, which also closed in 2018.

This is now the second Historic England repair grant to support the Saving Jacobs Wells project, which aims to transform the historic building into a multi-purpose community, civic arts, and heritage hub.

Find out more about the project at trinitybristol.org.uk

The fourth round of the 2025 Six Nations takes place this weekend, with England Rugby hosting Italy at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham this Sunday, 3pm kick-off. 

Bristol Bears' very own Ellis Genge has been named in the starting XV and will vice-captain the side that defeated Scotland in Round Three on 22 February. 

The game will be broadcasted on ITV1 & ITVX, and will be showing at various venues around Bristol including Ashton Gate Sports Bar, Bambalan, Racks Bar and Kitchen, Allstars Sports Bar, King Street Brew House, and The Whitmore Tap to name a few.

Visit bristolbearsrugby.com to find out more!

Stunningly refurbished Leigh Woods home

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 4 Reception | Guide Price: £1,995,000

Offered for sale by Rupert Oliver Estate Agents

Friars Halt is a stunning family home situated in Leigh Woods; beautifully refurbished, reconfigured and redeveloped by the current owners to provide a little over 3000 sq. ft of sumptuous accommodation.

The home blends seamlessly the architecture between the “old” Victorian cottage and coach house, linked by stylish and light-filled lateral family accommodation, bathed in natural light and with open views out onto the home's enclosed private rear garden. 

It is a true “outside / inside” house, with multiple glazed doors opening out into the garden, complete with outdoor kitchen and level lawn – along with a large downstairs boot and shower room – perfect for those long walks or muddy Leigh Woods bike trails. 

The huge family kitchen and living room is almost 40' wide, with an expanse of glazing opening out to the garden and a sociable oversize marble topped central island and breakfast bar. 

The kitchen itself opens up to the original cottage – with doors into both the inner hall and snug. Separate from the family space is the family drawing room, again with a feature fireplace, eye-drawing double height pitched ceiling, glazed doors opening into the garden and a versatile mezzanine level above, along with stairs providing access to the master bedroom suit.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a lovely large dining room, with the third of the ground floor's four fires, fitted bench seating and a large skylight above. 

Accessed from the dining room (as well as from the inner hall) is the study – with fitted storage and views over the side garden. 

Adjacent lies the play room – with the last of the four ground floor fires - and a lovely snug for families of all ages to enjoy. 

Upstairs, across the footprint of the original cottage lie three double bedrooms; bedroom two is a dual aspect with views over the lane, whilst bedroom three (also dual aspect) and bedroom four enjoy views over the garden. These bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom; complete with an enclosed shower cubicle, family bath, wash basin and w.c along with a heated towel ladder and opaque casement window. 

The master suite is separate from the original cottage, accessed from the drawing room below. 

Above the drawing room is a useful mezzanine floor; currently a great space to relax with a book or, in the future (it is steeled appropriately) provide access to a possible first floor extension.

At Friars Halt one can live as much outdoors as indoors; with a beautifully landscaped and fully enclosed rear garden with rear decking, with the sun spilling onto the lawn in the afternoon and a bespoke Gozney wood fired oven.

In all, this is the quintessential family home; form, function and location all perfectly combined.

Click here to view more images and the floor plan on the Rupert Oliver website. 

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