Volunteers invited to join the Big Broadmead Spring Clean from 23-29 March as part of a new programme of events celebrating and showing love to the city centre.

Bristol’s city centre is set for a fresh new chapter as Bristol Business Improvement District (BID) launches Love Bristol, Love Broadmead, a programme designed to celebrate the city, revitalise the streets and bring people together in one of the
city’s most visited neighbourhoods.

At the heart of the programme is a simple idea: Broadmead is a place used by thousands of people every day, from families and workers to visitors of all ages, and the city centre thrives when people feel proud of the places they share.Throughout spring and summer, Broadmead will host a series of free activities and events designed to encourage people to spend time in the area, discover new experiences and see the
neighbourhood in a new light.

Volunteers, businesses and community groups interested in taking part in the Big Broadmead Spring Clean can find out more and sign up here: bristolbid.co.uk/events/big-broadmead-spring-clean.

More information about Love Bristol, Love Broadmead, including all upcoming events, can be found here: bristolbid.co.uk/projects/love-bristol-love-broadmead

This recipe is the perfect gateway to salad season, combining the pick of the seasonal crop (beetroot; asparagus) with creamy soft-boiled eggs and flakes of luxurious, buttery hot smoked salmon.

You can of course substitute the raw beetroot with the vacuum-packed or jarred variety, but roasting the new season’s crop results in a different experience altogether: rich, sweet and earthy with a smooth, soft texture.

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Discover more of Melissa's recipes on our website

Crafted by Frederic Garrabou, whose impressive CV includes winemaking on three continents, Capeline emphasises approachability, freshness and varietal character. The wines are every bit as good as the popular Les Mougeottes, which are also Frederic's handiwork.

Full of juicy pear, peach and lemongrass notes, Capeline white is 100% Vermentino, and is as good as posh examples from Provence or Tuscany, costing twice as much. The silky-soft red cuvée of Syrah and Grenache has irresistible berry fruit and soft texture, and is along the lines of a high quality Côtes du Rhône.

The Capeline Mixed Six | £55 for 6 bottles

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Elevate your attires with the structured silhouettes and elegant sparkles of Mikimoto’s iconic collections: M Collection and M Code.

Our picks...

Mikimoto M Code Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings | £1,750

Mikimoto M Collection Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings | £8,500

Mikimoto M Collection Akoya Cultured Pearl Pendant and Chain | £7,200

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John Lewis Easter Chick Stoneware Plate, 20cm, Yellow/White | £8

The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5QU

Lush Munching Bunny Bath Bomb | £3.50

14A Brigstowe St, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BH

Green Sheep Crew Neck Knitted Jumper, Oliver Bonas | £68

21 Philadelphia St, Quakers Friars, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BZ

70% Dark Chocolate Easter Egg Hotel Chocolat 150g | £11.95

15 Brigstowe St, Bristol BS1 3BH

Awaken the senses with Victoria Beckham Eau de Parfum San Ysidro Drive. Inspired by Victoria’s own move to California, this ocean air fragrance captures energy, space and a renewed connection to nature, blending freshness with quiet intensity.

The fragrance begins with vibrant passion fruit and pink peony, moving into a heart of ocean air, rose absolute, saffron flower and agarwood. A base of black amber and vanilla adds stillness and depth, conjuring the calm of a personal sanctuary.

Victoria Beckham Beauty, Eau de Parfum San Ysidro Drive | 50ml,  £170

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New Magazine

Our April Edition is out next week!

Water is at the heart of Bristol, so it’s no surprise this issue dives into both its beauty and its protection. From the striking ocean imagery on our cover, featured in the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition at SS Great Britain, to the stories beneath the surface, there’s plenty to explore. We also meet local mermaid Hannah Fairhall, whose Mrs Ocean World UK title champions marine conservation over looks. Beyond the water, creative spaces face challenges, with Doug Francisco of Invisible Circus shedding light on what’s next for the troupe now they’ve found a new residency at Prospect after losing their former home. And to top it off, a spring-ready wedding special brings style, trends and inspiration.

Catch up on our March edition online

Now Voyager

Now Voyager is an ambitious, intellectually-inclined bi-monthly magazine launched simultaneously in the US and the UK this month. While it’s edited primarily in New York it aims to offer long-form writing and reporting about what is going on all around the world. Nominally a travel magazine, Now Voyager doesn’t want to be pigeonholed, locating its specific geography ‘somewhere between a foreign desk briefing, a literary review, and a cultural notebook.’ It has dedicated sections for photography, art, music, food and humour, all curated and calibrated in the belief that there is an audience for ‘foreign reporting that does not condescend, for cultural criticism that takes big ideas seriously, and for a publication that treats its readers as capable of holding multiple ideas in their heads at once’.

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Coe Gallery presents a Spring selection of Aboriginal art at The Vestibules in City Hall. This carefully curated exhibition brings together works by both emerging and established artists, exploring Country, cultural continuity and connection through painting.

The presentation includes key works from the gallery’s 2025 programme, offering audiences another opportunity to experience significant pieces first shown last summer, alongside a small number of new works. The Spring show invites visitors to engage with works of depth and presence, thoughtfully suited to both private and professional spaces. All works are available to purchase with flexible payment options available.

Coe Gallery is the UK's first Aboriginal owned gallery dedicated to supporting Emerging and Established Aboriginal artists, providing them with fair representation and visibility within the UK.

The Vestibules, City Hall, College Green, BS1 5TR | coegallery.com

Image: Daisybell Kulyuru, Mai - Bush Tucker (Daisybell’s Story)

It is the darkest period of World War II. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have returned… to do battle with the Nazis. Along the way, the knights uncover clues that will lead them to The Grail – a terrifying bomb, the weapon to end all wars.

Mythic and modern worlds collide in this irreverent and playful adaptation of Donald Barthelme’s postmodernist comedy of the same name.

Adapted from the novel by Donald Barthelme

​Directed and adapted by Chris Thomas

Tickets: £15.00 full / £12.00 concessions

7.30pm - 9.30pm | Kevin Players Theatre, 253b Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8NY

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Join the RIOT this April as Bristol’s Madcap Cabaret Club Night Presents
two star-studded nights of high-octane fun.

 RIOT ACT is a Cabaret Club Night with a difference; fiercely independent and proudly Bristolian, they present the very best in Comedy, Cabaret, Poetry, Music AND MORE, powered by the people, for the people, with tickets always priced accessibly below the industry average.

On April 9, Comedy Legend DYLAN MORAN headlines an allstar bill of cabaret talent at Bristolian hidden gem The Mount Without.

6.30pm - 10.30 pm | The Mount Without, Upper Church Ln, Bristol BS2 8FN

On April 27,  Smash-hit Comedy Sensation JEFF INNOCENT joins meteoric rising star of UK Rap Jah Digga at The Loco Klub; a hidden neon church of underground arts set in one of Brunel’s original tunnels beneath Temple Meads.

6.30pm - 11pm | Loko Club, Clock Tower Yd, Under stone archway, Bristol BS1 6QH

The family-friendly event returns to the arboretum of Charlton Park Estate, Wiltshire!

Bringing a packed programme of entertainment for all ages, Shindig Festival offers relaxation and revelry in equal measures.
Recommended by Emily Eavis, Glastonbury organiser, the festival has been dubbed “a pint-sized version of Glastonbury”. It’s now back for its twelfth year with an eclectic line up and one of the friendliest festival crowds in the UK.

Weekend adult tickets are on sale, priced at £175 plus booking fee for a limited time.

Line up and ticket info: shindigfestival.co.uk

Charlton Park Estate, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9DG

Mollie Pearce (The Traitors S2 Finalist) and Connor Ball (The Vamps) are undertaking an extraordinary challenge for Crohn’s & Colitis UK.

From 30th March to 3rd April 2026, they will complete 5 marathons in 5 days, covering 131 miles from Oxford to Leicester Square.

For Mollie, this is far more than an endurance event. Born with a visible limb difference and diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 11, she underwent surgery to remove her colon and now lives with a stoma bag she affectionately calls “Sid”. She has become a visible advocate for disability confidence, body acceptance and challenging stigma - and this challenge represents the biggest physical test of her life.

Connor, widely known from The Vamps, will be beside her throughout. Their relationship began after meeting through Dancing on Ice, and the challenge explores partnership, support and shared resilience in a very real way.

Follow the duo's journey at @mollie_pearcee and @connorball

Read our interview with Mollie on our website

Bristol Bears welcome back a trio of internationals for Saturday’s showpiece Big Day Out clash with Harlequins at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium (3.30pm KO, live on TNT Sports).

Ellis Genge, Tom Jordan and Louis Rees-Zammit all return to the Bears starting line-up following the Guinness Six Nations, as Pat Lam’s men look to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat at Leicester Tigers in front of nearly 50,000 supporters in the Welsh capital.

Genge joins fellow Bristolian George Kloska and the in-form Gabriel Oghre in the front row, while Jordan partners Harry Randall at half back for the round 12 showdown.

Rees-Zammit is back on home soil and starts at full back, with Kalaveti Ravouvou and Academy wing Aidan Boshoff completing an electric back three. James Williams and Argentina international Matias Moroni start in midfield.

Another puma Santiago Grondona comes in at number eight in place of the injured Viliame Mata, with James Dun and Joe Owen continuing in the engine room.

Among the replacements is centurions Jake Woolmore, as well as Academy duo Tomas Gwilliam and George Taylor. Centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg and wing Gabriel Ibitoye are set to make an impact off the bench in Cardiff.

3.30pm KO, live on TNT Sports

Book Big Day Out tickets here

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Whatever your style – contemporary, modern, cosy or traditional – Just Shutters have the perfect fit for you. The shutters do not fade, warp or age and come with a lifetime guarantee. Rob and Linda Reeves are experts in the field, trained to the market-leading Just Shutters standard. They are passionate about shutters and transforming the homes of local people, with an understanding of outstanding quality, great value, and professional customer service. Work closely with Rob and Linda as they tailor Just Shutters to your tastes, giving you honest and impartial advice. The company has the largest range of material and finishes in the UK, granting you choice and options in terms of shutter style.

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Explore our Homes, Interiors and Gardens Spring/Summer 2026 Guide

Set above the shoreline with uninterrupted views across the Bristol Channel, just 30 minutes from Bristol.

Each home is a masterclass in modern architecture and natural connection, offering direct access to the beach below, expansive terraces, and open-plan living spaces.

Generous double bedrooms with en-suites, multiple living areas, double garages, utility spaces, and bespoke finishes throughout.

Sustainable luxury and complete privacy in a truly exceptional setting.

In partnership with Octopus Energy’s Zero Bills™ programme, delivering zero home energy bills.

Site visits can be arranged by prior appointment through the agent, Peter Greatorex Unique Homes

Please note these CGI images are not plot specific and are for illustration only.

Plot 3 & 4 have been reserved.

To view more images, details and a floor plan, visit the Peter greatorex website