A Bristol-based professional gift wrapper has launched the ‘Sock Project’ today. Amanda White has taken in 451 brand new pairs of socks over the past few months, donated from anyone and everyone around the city. She has been hard at work wrapping them up in preparation to hand them all out to the homeless for […]
A professional gift wrapper in Bristol is handing out socks as Christmas presents for the homeless in Bristol today. Amanda White has received 451 donations of socks and has wrapped them for the giveaway. Starting at 10am at Black Boy Hill and continuing down Whiteladies Road, White will make her way towards the centre. Tomorrow […]
Look out for an influx of elves across the city today celebrating National Elf Service Day. This is the second year of the event, organised by Bristol-based charity Above and Beyond, which focuses on raising funds for local hospitals. People across the city are dressing up as elves and holding fundraising events ranging from candy […]
St Mary Redcliffe Church in Bristol is hosting a charity led Christmas tree festival raising money for charities supporting some of Bristol’s most deprived communities. As well as supporting its own initiatives, ‘Treefest’ will see the church donating to Young Bristol, a community club that run youth services in and around Bristol’s most challenging areas. […]
The strikes, which have been called by the RMT union, are planned for tomorrow and Sunday, as well as Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. They were called following a dispute between members of the union and CrossCountry trains. The rail company said: “We plan to operate a reduced service, but using longer trains where possible.” […]
Avon and Somerset Police (A&SP) have made Christmas at Bristol Children’s Hospital that little bit brighter by gifting presents, generously donated by shoppers of The Galleries in Bristol, to the children on its wards. Were you one of over 3000 shoppers who visited The Galleries in Bristol and took respite in the A&SP pop up Cop Shop? As a result of the shop’s overall success, […]
Get into the festive spirit by enjoying the decorative outdoors. Enter our seasonal photography competition for Christmas by sending your photos to uwebristolwired@gmail.com with a small description. The most outstanding photos will be featured on our website.
Treefest kicks off at St. Mary Redcliffe Church this weekend. The event runs from 10:00 to 17:00 between December 9th and December 14th. People can go to the church and see some amazing different tree designs and enjoy music. This year the event is sponsored by Hollis Morgan and Smith & Williamson. Treefest has been up […]
Bristol’s Gloucester Road has ushered in the festive season last night with its annual Christmas party. Local businesses lined the street with stalls selling food, drink, and gifts. Organised by local group Glos Rd Central, the event aimed to celebrate the area’s community spirit, and encourage Christmas shoppers to support small, independent businesses. The event also […]
Changes to the Bristol Christmas Market in Broadmead this year have caused controversy as opinions are split on the new set-up. After seven years, Destination Bristol has decided to award the Bristol Christmas Market to Xmas Markets Ltd rather than WELA Märkte GmbH. The change in organiser has resulted in a number of changes to the Market […]
