Communities across Bristol will come together to honour those who served and sacrificed during a service at the Cenotaph in on 9 November, Remembrance Sunday.

At around 10.25, HMS Flying Fox will lead military units, cadets, veterans and related groups from College Green to the Cenotaph on Colston Avenue. The national 2-minute silence will take place at 11am, followed by wreath laying and a short service. Members of the public are invited to attend and reflect on those who have died in
world wars and other conflicts.

Councillor Henry Michallat, Lord Mayor of Bristol, said: “We hope that the residents of Bristol will join us to honour and reflect on those who gave their lives
defending our freedoms.

“It is important to take time to remember the lives lost during conflict. As a city, we come together in unity to reflect on those who have sacrificed their lives for peace”

To support the event, there will be multiple road closures and diversions in the city centre, which will start at 5am and finish at 1pm. Disruption should be expected for most of the day, so please plan your journeys accordingly. A towaway scheme will be in place during this period. There will be pedestrian and emergency access to all properties throughout the event.

Affected roads include Anchor Road, Baldwin Street, Broad Quay, Canons Road, Christmas Street, Colson Avenue, Colston Street, College Green, Denmark Street, Lewins Mead, Marsh Street, Nelson Street, Park Street, Quay Street, Queen Charlotte Street, Rupert Street, St Augustines Parade, Unity Street, Small Street,
St Stephens Avenue and Quay Street.

More details about road closures and the order of the service can be found by visiting the annual civic services webpage.

Katy Kennedy, owner and manager of Spirited Bristol is inviting all lovers of spirits to prepare early to get in the Christmas spirit with the first edition of The Great Big Festive Spirits Tasting at the cocktail bar and whisky shop on North Street, Bedminster.
Two sessions will take place on Saturday 22 November (2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm). All of Spirited’s suppliers are invited to the shop for the day to share some of their favourite drams and tell guests their stories.
“This is a rare opportunity to meet the great teams behind the distilleries all at once,” says Katy, “and sample a huge range of tasty whisky, rum, gin, liqueurs, cocktails and more to whet the appetite and get ideas for Christmas, both for what to drink over the festive period and to perhaps find the perfect gifts from bottles to vouchers for events.”
Tickets for this walk around tasting event are £15 per person and include all samples, as well as a £5 voucher to use in the shop.

Use discount code BMXMAS01 for 10% off, which can be
redeemed online for either session

Tickets available through the website spiritedbristol.com or in person at Spirited, 196 North Street, Bedminster, BS3 1 JF

Winter season supper parties don’t need to be stressful - especially if you stick to a classic Italian theme. Roll out an antipasti sharing board for starters, unleash a box of Gianduiotti for pud, uncork the Chianti Classico… and chill out!

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At this autumn’s Great Wine Portfolio Tasting, customers explored more than 100 wines from across the globe, demonstrating the depth and diversity of The Great Wine Co.'s collection.

The bottles below emerged as undeniable stars of the show, earning praise in both words and action.

Our pick of the evenings best sellers:

Pinot Noir, Bogle Family Vineyards | £17.75

Padstal Chardonnay, MAN Family Wines | £13.95

Prosecco Rosé Vintage Brut Argeo, Ruggeri | £16.65

Discover more brilliant wines at greatwine.co.uk

The geometric design emblematic of the Ice Cube collection marries urban elegance and modernity. With their square facets meticulously crafted like reflections of ice, the Ice Cube creations embody style, sophistication and glamour. Discover the Ice Cube luxury ring collection at Mallory. Minimalist Elegance.

Our picks from the collection...

Chopard Ice Cube 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring | £5,480

Chopard Ice Cube Mini 18ct Rose Gold Diamond Ring | £3,700

mallory-jewellers.com

Inspired by men’s tailoring, British heritage and timeless style, WNU was started in 2017 out of our founder’s personal search for shirts that were perfectly adjusted for women, sustainably sourced and stood the test of time.

Launched from her home city of London, today the brand has grown to encompass an array of wardrobe essentials. Our picks:

The Dress Shirt Curved Bib: Poplin, White | £150

Rampling Trouser | £250

Chatsworth Coat | £450

The Boyfriend Shirt | £120

The Cap | £32

withnothingunderneath.com

A next-generation beauty tech device inspired by microneedling, designed to improve skin texture, lines, wrinkles, firmness and skin tone evenness –
all at the touch of a button.

This high-performance skin resurfacing device^1 with 400+ ultra-precise nano-tips helps renew skin surface and boost the formula penetration in the outermost layer of the skin. It achieves better efficacy on dark spots^2, and is clinically tested on all types of wrinkles, even the deepest.

lancome.co.uk

Heartbeat

Heartbeat is a new music magazine from the boundary-pushing US publisher, Broccoli. It’s a very handsome volume and its take on the genre is, as you might expect, a little different. Heartbeat explores how the music we listen to makes us feel through genre-defying stories and features that weave around nature and art, and into the past and the future. The tales in this first volume tackle various subjects from mechanical birdsong, hearing a tree fall in a forest, to a personal history of hearing aids and singing gibbons. Artists featured include Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Fairuz, Horsegirl, The Beths, Patrick Haggerty and RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ.

£20

magalleria.co.uk

The city’s largest charity event of the year is set to return to Canford Park in November 2025!

The Fireworks Fiesta will be back on Saturday 8 November 2025. Attendees can look forward to another breathtaking pyrotechnics display by Skyburst, the winners of the 2023 British Firework Championships.

In addition to the fireworks, Party Peeps will be providing family-friendly fun, music, and entertainment throughout the evening. The night will culminate in a post-display family foam party, so guests are encouraged to stay after the fireworks.

This is an online ticketed event online, there will be no facility to
take payment on the gate.

The gates open for admittance at 5.30pm with the main display starting at 7pm. Remember to arrive early to get a decent viewing spot!

67 Canford Ln, BS9 3NX

bristolfireworksfiesta.co.uk

Head to Talks4Change: Pioneers Of Progress to hear inspiring stories and ideas from trailblazers shaping a better future!

Hear from a selection of high-profile speakers who’re on the frontline of racial justice. This includes:

• Keynote fireside chat with trailblazing political figures Lord Paul Boateng (UK’s first Black Cabinet Minister) and Lord Marvin Rees (Europe’s first elected Black mayor).
• A Pioneers panel featuring Guy Bailey the spark behind the Bristol Bus Boycott
• A Progress panel featuring Sado Jidre (Black South West Network), Darren Miller (Black Business Initiative), Meryn Weir (Author & Activist), Mya-Rose Craig (Black2Nature), and Marie-Annick Gournet (Pro Vice-Chancellor of Reparatory & Civic Futures)
• A We:Memberance Procession led by the legendary Bus Boycott pioneers
  
  6pm - 9pm | Wills Memorial Building, Queens Road, BS8 1RJ | eventbrite.com

Create your own Festive Wreath in the enchanting surroundings of Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Guided by an expert florist from Heart of BS13 Flower Farm, you’ll have everything you need to create a stunning festive wreath to hang at home. Choose from a wide selection of dried flowers, foliage and ribbons, all locally sourced and grown to make your creation both unique and sustainable.

Your booking includes light refreshments as well as a one-day pass to Brunel’s SS Great Britain. You’ll be able to explore the museums, historic dockyard and beautiful ship, which will be decorated with Christmas greenery and handmade decorations
for the festive season.

2pm - 4pm | SS Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol BS1 6TY

ssgreatbritain.org

Sharpham’s latest retreat experiences are designed to help you
pause, rest, and reconnect.

Set on the peaceful Sharpham Estate near Totnes, South Devon, it’s a place where people have been finding quiet, reflection, and a deeper connection to nature for over 40 years.

If you’ve never visited, it’s an ideal setting for gentle self‑enquiry, rest, and renewal - in fact 96% of people say they would recommend a Sharpham retreat to a friend.

Head over to explore your nature, find calm, clarity, and
connection, and enjoy the estate’s wild beauty.

sharphamtrust.org/exploreyournature

Bristol Cabot Choir invites you to an unforgettable festive evening with the Bristol premiere of Misatango by Argentinian composer Martin Palmeri, a work that has taken the world by storm.

This stunning piece blends exquisite choral writing with irresistible Latin dance rhythms, featuring string orchestra, solo soprano and the captivating sound of a bandoneon. Expect toe-tapping grooves, incredibly catchy melodies, and a dazzling fusion of choral beauty and dance energy that will keep you
enthralled from start to finish.

7.30pm | Clifton Cathedral, BS8 3BX | @bristol_cabot_choir

Tickets: £25 Adult, £8 Student (11-18 yrs), £0 Child (0-11 yrs) | ticketsource.co.uk

Watershed has been selected as one of five nominees for the British Independent Film Award’s (BIFA) very first Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia and voted for by cinemagoers.

It now needs your help to be in with a chance of winning.

Over 130 cinemas entered and over 100,000 votes were cast by cinemagoers up and down the UK. The final five nominees were selected by a specially appointed jury, taking into account not only the public vote and the cinemas’ contributions to their communities, but also their approach to environmental sustainability and to making cinema
accessible for all.

The shortlisted cinemas are: Depot Cinema (Lewes), The Magic Lantern Cinema (Tywyn), Montrose Playhouse (Montrose), Queen’s Film Theatre (Belfast) and Watershed (Bristol).

Watershed now need lots of votes. Voting closes on Tue 25 November. The winner will be announced on Sun 30 Nov at a special BIFA awards ceremony.

Help bring the trophy home to Bristol by voting now.

Bristol Beer Factory (BBF) has raised a staggering £625,000 for community groups across the city through its Brewed to Give initiative,
proving that pints really can power change!

Launched in May 2023, the initiative pledges 2% from every brewery sale to Bristol charities and local causes, but it’s about more than just signing a cheque. BBF donates cost-price beer, bar equipment, event space and hands-on support, helping groups raise funds for themselves, from street festivals to school raffles. In doing so, Brewed to Giveflips beer into real cash, maximising the impact of its support. 100% of the funds raised are kept by the community, for the community.

The initiative recently won the SIBA Community Engagement Award, and with the new BS3 brewery now open, Bristol Beer Factory highlights this is just the start!

bristolbeerfactory.co.uk

Noah Heward makes his return from injury when Bristol Bears take on Argentina XV in an exhibition clash at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO).

The full back, who has recovered from an achilles injury sustained during pre-season, starts in the back three against the young Pumas in BS3.

Pat Lam selects 12 Academy players in his matchday squad and eight in the starting XV, including three members of last season’s U18 side, in Victor Worsnip, Evan Morris and Ollie Harris.

Academy duo Aidan Boshoff and Evan Morris start on the wing, while in the midfield, Worsnip partners Jack Bates after making his senior debut for the club in last week’s PREM Rugby Cup match.

Mat Protheroe switches to fly-half with captain Sam Wolstenholme at scrum-half, while in the pack, Bristolian Academy player Paddy Pearce is named at number eight and Academy hooker Tomas Gwilliam also starts under the Friday night lights.

On the bench, Pat Lam names seven Academy players with back three player Ollie Harris and back row forward John Edwards set for their senior debuts, and Will Ramply making his first appearance of the season.

Former Northampton Saints hooker Nathan Langdon is named on the bench after joining on a short-term deal from Sale FC as injury cover.

7.45pm | Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Rd, BS3 2EJ | tickets.bristol-sport.co.uk

Coverage: X (written commentary), TNT Sport, BBC Radio Bristol & Somerset

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Offered for sale by Ocean Estate Agents

2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | 1 Reception

  Guide price: £450,000

As you approach the property via the footpath you are welcomed by an attractive front lawn with young trees and shrubs which gives the property instant character. You enter via a side porch which is a great space for coats and shoes, off the
back of the porch there is a handy WC.

Entering again on the side of the property through a lovely stable door you find yourself situated between both the lounge to the front and kitchen/diner to the rear of the property. Both rooms are a fantastic size and have feature fireplaces which home log burners. The kitchen has stunning flagstone flooring and looks onto the rear garden whilst the lounge has views onto the the front lawn.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms separated by the stairs and a good sized bathroom. The bathroom has a four piece suite including a corner bath and separate shower. Further to the upstairs space there is a newly installed staircase leading to the loft, which is also a good size, there is a velux window in this area which creates a light and welcoming space. There is also further storage in the eaves of the loft.

The property benefits from both front and rear gardens. There is a private rear garden mostly laid to patio but surrounded by mature trees offering a rural outlook. There are plenty of storage options externally with a summer house , two storage sheds, a wood store and to the front of the property there is a generous sized outbuilding which has been converted to be a studio. The garden to the front of the property is laid to lawn and rich with shrubs and flowers again offering a pleasant outlook from the lounge and main bedroom. Parking can be found on the road to the front of the property.

The sought after village of Hambrook is nestled just off the A4174 and just a short distance away from Winterbourne Down and Frenchay. Hambrook is home to a 'Good' Rated local primary school with 'Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes', a great pub and plenty of green space to explore. For commuters this home is sat in a great situation with easy access on to all major motorway networks with Bristol City Centre just 5.7 miles away.

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