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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School heads in to a New Academic year with new leadership, fantastic new academic staff appointments and a calendar of exciting productions!

Bristol Airport has launched the second cohort of its Take Off Programme, a training and skills initiative designed to help young people aged 18-24 take the next step into employment.

The Bristol Hippodrome is thrilled to announce its nomination for the prestigious UK Theatre Awards for Excellence in Arts Education, recognising the outstanding work of its Creative Learning Department.

Four Bristol Bears players are in John Mitchell’s matchday squad for the Red Roses’ clash with France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final at Ashton Gate.

RWA releases a sneak Peek of some of the trending artists in the RWA’s Secret Postcard Auction that will be Live between 24 October – 6 November 

City’s fixture on the UK's literary calendar returns Friday 14 - Sunday 16 November across four Clifton venues with events spanning politics, photography, memoir, protest and the future of storytelling.

A strike by workers of the Unite trade union will affect some services operated by First Bus for the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and Canada at Ashton Gate Stadium on Friday 19 September. 

Bristol’s only adult hospice has announced the launch of a new Community Hub service which aims to reach more people, earlier in their end-of-life journey, and provide much needed support.

BoonDog Theatre is a multi award-winning collaborative theatre company based in the Midlands, creating exciting new stories for the stage.

Avon Valley Railway, due to popular demand, is holding a second Wine Festival this year on Friday 3 October, as part of its ‘Bounce Back Appeal.’ 

Gravity-powered thrill ride launches at the city’s leading trampoline and adventure park.

A ‘Walk for Wellbeing’ will showcase some of central Bristol’s most scenic sights next month while raising funds for the Hospitality Action charity.