Posts talking about 'Events in and around Bristol'

Wedding Fayre – 24th January 2010

January 17th, 2010 · No Comments

If you are looking for ideas for your Wedding then why not visit the Alveston House Hotel Wedding Fayre.
We are holding our annual Wedding Fayre on 24th January 2010 and would like to invite you to come along and meet with wedding professionals from around Bristol who can help and advise on every aspect of your special day. 
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CAtegories: Alveston House Hotel News · Events in and around Bristol · Weddings

St Valentine’s Day – where did it all begin?

January 17th, 2010 · No Comments

Do you know the history of St Valentine’s Day?
It is thought that it dates back to the third Century when Emperor Claudius of Rome decided to end all marriages. He was of the opinion that young men were not joining his army because they did not want to leave their wives and families.  The new law [...]

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Thornbury Christmas Lights

November 17th, 2009 · No Comments

We are really looking forward to this years Christmas lighting display organised by Thornbury Christmas Lights Association.
This year the lighting display will include Castle Street and will use all low energy lighting units.
Castle Street and The Plain will house the Community Christmas Market where local charities have been invited to set up stalls selling cards, [...]

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Christmas lights in Bristol

November 9th, 2009 · No Comments

Father Christmas will be at Cabots Circus in Bristol on Thursday 12th November to switch on the Christmas lights.  
Three giant canopies of light strings with huge light ‘baubles’ are already up in the shopping centre and will glow in blue and white.
The Cabots Circus lighting scheme is using 127,000 LEDs rather than conventional bulbs, saving [...]

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It’s Official – Thornbury is Best Town in Britain

October 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Thornbury was celebrating this week after achieving a double first in the national Britain in Bloom competition.
Not only did Thornbury win gold in the national competition but it also earned the accolade of Best Town in Britain.
Thornbury won its category of best town, defeating tough competition from Ilkley, Morpeth, Oakham and Rustington.
After 18 years of [...]

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Networking Event a Success

September 21st, 2009 · No Comments

A big thank you to everyone who attended our Free Networking Lunch on 17 th September in Carriages Restaurant.
Representatives from many local companies from around Bristol were able to network in informal surroundings whilst enjoying a selection of delicious canapes prepared by Head Chef Ben Halliday.
The feedback we have received has been incredibly positive and [...]

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