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This autumn marks five years since The Wave Project brought its life-changing Surf Therapy programme inland for the first time - and 2025 will be its biggest year to date.

National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this including pumpkin trails, creative crafts, spooky stories, and apple days.  

The Vampire supercar is joining supersonic Concorde at Aerospace Bristol this October half term. 

Forestry England’s Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is reaching out to people aged 17-25 to join its brand-new Youth Forum.

As darkness falls, WWT Slimbridge transforms into a glowing, otherworldly wetland landscape for the Mystical Marsh Lantern Experience, running on select dates from Friday 17 October through to Sunday 1 November.

Local charity Sunflowers Suicide Support has announced the latest details of its flagship event, Glimmer of Light.

Woodchester Valley Vineyard has officially begun its earliest harvest in the estate's history, which comes after a record-breaking hot and dry summer. 

Today the Jenner Trust is announcing a £221,508 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore the world’s first ever vaccination clinic “The Temple of Vaccinia” and develop detailed plans for renovating Dr Jenner’s House and Garden.

WESTlocal, the region’s community-run buses, are set to see further improvements to connect more people to public transport.

Find out more about the opportunity for new and existing food and drink businesses around the West of England - Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire, to receive free support until June 2026. 

With activities taking place all week, Sudeley Castle & Gardens is the perfect destination to take the kids to blow off some steam this May half term.

Forestry England’s Westonbirt Arboretum has been crowned the ‘2025 Lifestyle Business of the Year’ award at the So South Gloucestershire Awards.