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Trigger are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic childcare and/or creative practitioner to assist the delivery of our Holiday Club team for a week of fun-filled arts and nature activities from Monday 28th July – Friday 1st August. You will have experience working with children and young people, supporting the delivery of workshops, lessons or activities in a recreational or educational context. You will be a creative and collaborative team-player, preferably with a background or interest in the arts, craft or a practical nature-based expertise.

Trigger are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic educational practitioner to lead our Holiday Club team for a week of fun-filled arts and nature activities from Monday 28th July – Friday 1st August. You will have a wealth of experience working with children and young people, facilitating activities and workshops, managing small teams and preferably have a background or interest in the arts, craft or a practical nature-based expertise.

The blooms are out in Bristol as the city springs into life this season with new festivals, tours and Easter activities as well as music, culture and foodie events. See Visit Bristol’s ultimate guide to what’s on this spring!

RWA has an exciting opportunity to become the Finance Officer.

Visit West celebrated English Tourism Week (14-23 March 2025) in style, with an action-packed agenda to raise the profile of the industry and the regional last week. 

The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s leading fringe theatre, is thrilled to announce that from April 2025 we have partnered with National Theatre Live to start screening NTLive events, bringing the best of British theatre to the screen.

Shindig Festival reveals the full programme. The family friendly event will be held at Charlton Park Estate, Wiltshire.

Bath Assembly Rooms has launched a new fundraising campaign to support the restoration and conservation of the building and its ten original chandeliers.

Bath & North East Somerset Council is making pedestrian safety improvements in Bathampton and is advising people plan their journeys if travelling in the area.

Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the West of England, hosted its annual Regional Visitor Economy Conference at Bristol's We The Curious on 20 March 2025. 

The 80s chart topper will join celebrations, taking the festival's Afternoon Legend slot on Saturday 12 July.

A £41.5m turnover for businesses, support for more than 500 jobs and a £60.4m associated spend in the city are among the findings of a survey of Bath Christmas Market 2024.