It may not feel like knitting weather, but a new campaign celebrating the 30th anniversary of Shaun the Sheep is calling on our city's creative community
for a good cause.

He’s a global superstar with roots right here in Bristol, and now Shaun the Sheep is turning 30. To celebrate, Aardman is rallying fans around the world – and especially at home – for a good cause, launching 
‘Can Ewe Knit It?’.

From Bedminster to Bishopston, the city’s vibrant creative and maker communities are invited to take part in this new campaign designed to spread joy – and warmth – to those who need it most.

Aardman has teamed up with British Wool, Campaign for Wool and Craft Forward to unveil Can Ewe Knit It? and is asking Shaun’s Bristol fans and all wool enthusiasts to knit, weave or crochet a Shaun-inspired blanket square. A public event hosted by not-for-profit Craft Forward in October will 'ewe-nite' every woolly wonder to create Shaun the Sheep inspired blankets. Each blanket made will be given to an unhoused person, bringing warmth to some of the most vulnerable in society.

Download a square pattern (or make your own) by visiting the website. 

(Use real wool where possible to support UK sheep farmers; post your 20x20cm square to Craft Forward, 3 Space International House, 6 Canterbury Crescent, London, SW9 7QD by 30 September 2025; and share your creations using #CanEweKnitIt and tag @aardmananimations)

Tandoori Paneer Kebabs with Mango and Avocado Salsa, Onion Steaks, Barbecued Avocados and Barbecued Rum and Caramel Bananas

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The Great Wine Co. summer sale is your opportunity to pick up some outrageous bargains - from exceptional fine wines to last-of lines and beautiful older vintages. Don't miss out on savings of up to 50%. 

We've picked a few of our favourite bottles from the Australian Wine Sale...

1. Joshua GMS Teusner Wines £15.50
2. Traditionale Riesling Pikes £13.30
3. The Money Spider Roussanne D'Arenberg £12.20
4. Lux Venit Rosé Chaffey Bros. Wine Co £14.40

Elegant, classic and decidedly contemporary, the Perpetual 1908 immortalizes Rolex’s age-long daring spirit.

Heir to the brand’s aesthetic heritage as much as to its numerous innovations in watchmaking, the watch perpetuates the brand’s pursuit of excellence. This fine example of Rolex’s watchmaking prowess, with Superlative Chronometer certification, brings classicism to the future.

The 1908 is by no means a nostalgic timepiece. While the slenderness of its 18 ct gold or 950 platinum case borrows from the standards of the early years of Rolex, the performance of its calibre 7140 meets the stringent norms of the Superlative Chronometer certification.

The work carried out on the design of the 1908 reveals Rolex’s mastery of craftsmanship. Encompassed by its domed and fluted bezel, the sleek dial draws inspiration from the original Oyster Perpetual watches of 1931. Every detail, from the hands to the hour markers, is adjusted to a hundredth of a millimetre. Like a living landscape, the transparent case back reveals the delicate finishes of calibre 7140, including the Rolex Côtes de Genève decoration and the openwork oscillating weight in gold.

Our picks of the Perpetual 1908 models...

Rolex 1908 39 mm, 18 ct yellow gold, polished finish, M52508-0006 | £21,550

Rolex 1908 39 mm, 18 ct yellow gold, polished finish, M52508-0008 | £30,600

Click here to discover more Perpetual 1908 models on the Mallory website

Cinema du Look

Cinema du Look is a new biannual journal subtitled ‘A Magazine About Stylish Cinema’, which makes it sound a little shallow and be fair it may not interest people with a more academic take on the function of film, but it didn’t stop me enjoying this second issue. Cinema du Look aims to be a bridge between the worlds of film and style, exploring the parallels and differences of these two industries. It weaves together interviews and prose from art directors, film directors, costume designers, writers, photographers, even parfumiers and many other creatives who collectively shape our cultural landscape through cinema.

£25

magalleria.co.uk

Step into Wake The Tiger – the UK’s largest immersive art experience and the world’s first Amazement® Park. 

Located in St Philips, Bristol, this award-winning attraction features more than 40 interactive spaces across two floors. Explore mind-blowing installations, uncover hidden doors and stories, and even a slide – there’s fun for all the family, from toddlers to grandparents.

Go at your own pace with no time limits, and take a break in the café. For a gentler experience, Calm Sessions offer reduced sound, lighting, and capacity. Book online more than two days in advance for up to 20% off tickets this summer!

wakethetiger.com | Wake The Tiger, 127 Albert Road, BS2 0YA

Image credit: @soulmediauk_ @giugliotto

Clifton Arts Club, (the oldest and largest in the UK) is once again exhibiting its members’ work in the beautiful Victoria Methodist Church in Clifton until Saturday 9 August between the hours of 10am and 5pm.

The preview last month was judged by a senior member of the 1904 Art Club, and lunchtimes will be enhanced by a variety of musical performances; an echo of the Club’s historical past.
As usual, nearly half of the society’s members of professional and highly-skilled amateur artists provide more than 250 affordable artworks to choose from in a wide range of styles and media.

cliftonarts.org | Victoria Methodist Church, 1A Whiteladies Road, BS8 1NU

Image above by @ianpriceart, ianpriceart.co.uk

Channel 4’s primetime property programme Location, Location, Location is looking for house hunters in Bristol to take part in it’s 25th anniversary series.

Fronted by presenters and property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer, the pair head all across the UK to help buyers in search for their dream home. Location Location Location has been a fixture in Channel 4’s schedule for over 20 years and remains the biggest property buying programme on British television.

For its next series being filmed this summer, Channel 4 are now looking for individuals, families and couples in Bristol & Bath who need Kirstie and Phil's expertise to find their next home - whether they're upsizing, downsizing, first timers,
or looking for a forever home.

Click here to apply

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has fired up the pizza oven and opened the doors of its brand-new Bristol restaurant, with bookings now open via Rudy's website.

Located in the heart of the city centre, the pizzeria breathes new life into the former Royal Bank of Scotland branch on Baldwin Street, which has stood vacant since 2021.

The opening marks Rudy’s first venture into the South West and
its 34th restaurant to date.

For more updates on Rudy’s Bristol, follow @wearerudyspizza

rudyspizza.co.uk | 36 Baldwin St, BS1 1NR

Ellis Genge will make his third successive Test appearance for the British and Irish Lions in Saturday’s third and final Test of the Qatar Airways Lions Men’s Series at the Accor Stadium, Sydney.

Genge is named among the replacements again after a blockbuster impact in last weekend’s dramatic Second Test victory at the MCG.

Saracens and England’s Maro Itoje will lead out the side against the Wallabies and is partnered in the second row by Leinster Rugby and Ireland’s James Ryan. 

The game kicks off at 11.00am BST/ IST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland with radio commentary on talkSPORT. 

The final Test match of the 2013 Tour saw the Lions secure the Series with a 41-16 victory at Stadium Australia in Sydney. 

For more info, visit bristolbearsrugby.com

Image credit: Bristol Bears Rugby

4 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | 2 Receptions | Guide Price: £700,000

Offered for sale by Ocean Estate Agents

The former home of actor Cary Grant - benefiting from accommodation over four floors. This property really does offer flexible space to either a growing family, young couples wanting to live in a vibrant area, individuals looking to work from home, or maybe looking to sublet rooms. Internally there is a wealth of character, including features, as large sash windows, feature fireplaces, polished wooden floorboards, panelled internal doors and much more.

Internally, the hall floor is an open plan kitchen/dining/living room, making up the entirety of this level. Stairs lead down to the lower ground floor, where an occasional bedroom and further space are found. French doors lead out to a courtyard from the bedroom. This floor would benefit from further investment and then offering a variety
of uses.

Back upstairs to the hall floor and stairs lead up to the first floor, where a full-width bedroom I found at the front and a large bathroom to the rear. Stairs again lead up to the 2nd and top floor, where two further generous double bedrooms are found, with the master including an ensuite shower room.

The rear garden is a great size for this central location. It is already a great garden, but it could also benefit from further planning to make even more of this attractive
green space. 

Picton Street is a great place to live as it has real community feel, whilst being easily accessible to many amenities.

To view more images, details and the floor plan, click here to visit the Ocean Estate Agents website

To view more images, details and the floor plan
click here to visit the Ocean Estate Agents website.