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Young musicians aged seven to 11 are being invited to join a huge 200-player orchestral workshop at Bristol Beacon this ...
28/05/2026

Young musicians aged seven to 11 are being invited to join a huge 200-player orchestral workshop at Bristol Beacon this summer as part of the new Fusion Fest youth music festival 🎶🎻🥁

Find out more here 👇

Looking for family entertainment in Bristol this summer? 🎭The Redgrave Theatre has unveiled a packed programme running r...
26/05/2026

Looking for family entertainment in Bristol this summer? 🎭

The Redgrave Theatre has unveiled a packed programme running right through to the end of September, including Shrek The Musical, The Cat In The Hat, Peter Pan, Spot’s Birthday Party and much more.

Take a look at the upcoming productions and start planning those family theatre trips 👇

🌙 Pedro Pascal is heading to CBeebies Bedtime Stories… and we’re pretty sure plenty of parents will suddenly be very inv...
21/05/2026

🌙 Pedro Pascal is heading to CBeebies Bedtime Stories… and we’re pretty sure plenty of parents will suddenly be very invested in bedtime this week 👀😂

The The Last of Us and The Mandalorian star is joining the famous bedtime line-up, following in the footsteps of stars including Tom Hardy, Harry Styles and Billie Eilish.

Will your little ones be tuning in… or is this one more for the grown-ups? 😅

🌟 Gordano School is calling on the local community to support its nomination in the Together Portishead Business & Commu...
21/05/2026

🌟 Gordano School is calling on the local community to support its nomination in the Together Portishead Business & Community Awards 2026.

The school is hoping to win the ‘Giving Back’ award in recognition of its work supporting families, charities, sports clubs and local organisations across Portishead.

Find out more and vote before 31 May 👇

✨ Bristol Light Festival will return from 18-27 February 2027 – perfectly timed for February half term once again.The fr...
21/05/2026

✨ Bristol Light Festival will return from 18-27 February 2027 – perfectly timed for February half term once again.

The free festival attracted around 200,000 visitors this year and organisers are now inviting artists and creatives to apply to be part of next year’s spectacular event.

READ MORE in the comment below…

Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit and Feathers McGraw are heading to Bristol Zoo Project this half term as part of a bra...
21/05/2026

Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit and Feathers McGraw are heading to Bristol Zoo Project this half term as part of a brand-new Aardman trail celebrating the studio’s 50th anniversary 🐑

Families can also win tickets by snapping a selfie with Shaun in Millennium Square on Friday 22 May between 4pm and 6pm.

Find out more 👇

A free bus travel scheme first launched in the West Country is being rolled out across England this summer 🚍Children age...
21/05/2026

A free bus travel scheme first launched in the West Country is being rolled out across England this summer 🚍

Children aged 5-15 will be able to travel free on participating local buses throughout August following the success of Mayor Helen Godwin’s Kids Go Free scheme in the West of England.

Read more here at bristolparent.co.uk

Schools and nurseries across Bristol are being encouraged to ‘Go Green’ for Children’s Hospice Week 2026 💚From green non...
20/05/2026

Schools and nurseries across Bristol are being encouraged to ‘Go Green’ for Children’s Hospice Week 2026 💚

From green non-uniform days and cake sales to planting projects and discos, there are lots of fun ways for children to support local families cared for by Children's Hospice South West.

Find out how your school or nursery can get involved here in the comment below…

Two leading Bristol independent schools have come together to launch Pembroke Education — a new school group focused on ...
19/05/2026

Two leading Bristol independent schools have come together to launch Pembroke Education — a new school group focused on collaboration, ambition and belonging.

Clifton High School and The Downs Preparatory School say the new partnership will strengthen opportunities for pupils and staff while protecting the individuality of each school.

Find out more at bristolparent.co.uk

☀️ Fairfield High School - FHS is inviting Bristol families to its vibrant Summer Fiesta on 15 July from 5.30pm – and ev...
19/05/2026

☀️ Fairfield High School - FHS is inviting Bristol families to its vibrant Summer Fiesta on 15 July from 5.30pm – and everyone’s welcome!

The free event celebrates 20 years on site and promises a brilliant evening of dance, drama and music performances, alongside market stalls, multicultural food stalls, a halal BBQ, ice cream and a second-hand uniform sale. 🌍🎭🍦

It’s set to be a fantastic community celebration with plenty for families to enjoy together over the summer.

📍 Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Bristol BS7 9NL
📅 15 July
🕠 From 5.30pm
🎟 Free entry

If you’d like to run a stall, email [email protected]

More than 1,000 extra young people across Bristol and the West of England will benefit from a £2 million expansion of th...
19/05/2026

More than 1,000 extra young people across Bristol and the West of England will benefit from a £2 million expansion of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer scheme.

The programme offers mentoring, skills training, mental health support and free bus travel to help young people access work and education opportunities.

Organisations involved include 1625 Independent People, Creative Youth Network and Bristol City Robins Foundation.

Read more at bristolparent.co.uk

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