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Bristol businesses to celebrate 20th Anniversary of partnership with China
Bristol business leaders will gather this week to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the city’s partnership with Guangzhou, sister city in China, and to discuss the future of trade between the two cities.
Clarke Willmott acts on sale of rural sector events portfolio
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has acted on the sale of five rural and leisure sector events for client Fortem International.
Hoteliers say people can still party with confidence this Christmas
Bristol hoteliers say people can still party with confidence this Christmas despite the implementation of ‘Plan B’ measures in the wake of the growing Omicron threat.
Bristol's modern sea-faring links celebrated
The Captain and members of the crew of aircraft carrier HMS PRINCE OF WALES will be visiting Bristol in December to mark the ship’s affiliation with the city.
Westerleigh Group crematoria to host Christmas Services on site
Staff at Westerleigh Group’s crematoria in the South West can’t wait to welcome guests ‘in person’ for their annual Christmas Carol and Remembrance Services.
Bristol hotel unveils glittering new ballroom
A Bristol hotel has unveiled its glittering new ballroom following a £100,000 refurbishment and extension.
Hospitality is in the blood for Charlotte
Hospitality is in the blood for Charlotte Karadag, a 23-year-old assistant front of house manager at a hotel on the outskirts of Bristol.
Budget offers cold comfort for Bristol hoteliers
As the dust settles in the wake of Rishi Sunak’s third budget, hoteliers in Bristol say the Chancellor has given them nothing but cold comfort for the winter.
Weekend of events marks Bristol’s link with HMS Prince Of Wales
Officers and crew members from HMS PRINCE OF WALES will be visiting Bristol in December to mark the ship’s affiliation with the city.
Bristol Memorial Woodlands sponsors Good Grief Bristol Festival
Local funeral venue, Bristol Memorial Woodlands, has sponsored this year’s Good Grief Bristol Festival, which is taking place on 30 and 31 October.
Bristol visitors to stunning Chelsea Flower Show garden
Bristol's business and cultural links with China were celebrated when a delegation from the West Country visited the award-winning "Guangzhou Garden" at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The gold medal-winning garden, designed by Bath-based landscape architecture practice Grant Associates for the Chinese city of Guangzhou, which is the sister city of Bristol, aims to highlight how planners must work in harmony with nature.
Sponsors sought to celebrate Bristol’s hospitality heroes
Sponsors and partners are being sought to help celebrate and honour the heroes of Bristol’s hotel industry after what has been an incredibly difficult period for the sector.
Bristol hotel takes steps to improve ballroom
A Bristol hotel is taking steps to boost its business by breathing new life into its ballroom through a £100,000 refurbishment and extension.
Smith & Williamson professional practices webinars
Smith & Williamson, which is part of leading wealth management and professional services firm Tilney Smith & Williamson, is launching a series of webinars for partners in professional practices tomorrow.
Five years supporting Bristol buinsesses
Members of Bristol Private Equity Club (BPEC) celebrated five years of supporting business growth in the city with a party overlooking the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Hoteliers welcome return of face-to-face networking
Hoteliers in Bristol have warmly welcomed news of the relaunch of the West of England Branch of the Institute of Hospitality.
Popular end of life training returns due to demand from care professionals
A training seminar described by care professionals as ‘empowering’ and ‘informative’ is taking place again on Wednesday 15 September due to popular demand.
Covid-19 Memorial opens at Westerleigh Crematorium
A Covid-19 Memorial at Westerleigh cemetery and crematorium, near Bristol is now available for the public to visit.