things to do in July 5

Watch

From 28 –30 July, Bristol Film Festival will be presenting the Clifton Summer Screenings, a three day ‘mini-fest’ bringing an exciting programme of blockbusters back to the big screen.

Located in the centre of Clifton, The Mall Gardens provide the perfect venue for this new event. With a covered seating area open on the sides to the garden, state-of-the-art LED screen and wireless headphones to deliver high-quality immersive audio, the event enhances the outdoor cinema experience, and removes some of the risks presented by the great British summertime.

Dance

Prepare yourself for a dance music spectacular this summer. On 27 July at The Amphitheatre, Fabio & Grooverider will be bringing The Outlook Orchestra to one of the homes of Jungle and Drum & Bass, as Bristol is treated to its first-ever performance of a spectacular reimagining celebrating 30 years of UK Drum & Bass and Dance Music culture.

Star studded support comes from the original Reggae selector and legendary radio DJ David Rodigan MBE, the incredibly talented Bristol MC Gardna, Roni Size & Dynamite MC and Enada. Plus, a full second stage hosted by Intrigue featuring DJ Flight, Makoto, Ben Soundscape & Collete Warren, Myth and Mosaic.

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Listen

Enjoy world-class music surrounded by nature and birdsong at Ham Farm Festival on 28 – 30 July.

Festival go-ers can expect evening double-bill concerts starring Bristol’s own superstar singersongwriter Lady Nade, prizewinning Celtic folk duo Filkins Drift and 1920s swing jazz cabaret Miss Kiddy and the Cads. Daytimes will also offer free interactive music workshops and family picnic concerts.

• All tickets available on Headfirst or via Ham Farm Festival’s website: hamfarmfestival.com

There’ll be fifteen classic films playing all day throughout the weekend –from Star Wars to Shrek, Disney hits to DirtyDancing, as well as films with local links such as Aardman’s ChickenRun and Edgar Wright’s HotFuzz. This will be a unique cinema experience with a feel-good favourite for everyone.

• Visit the website for full film listings and more information: bristolfilmfestival.com

Be entertained

Head down to the Later Life Summer Fair at Newman Hall, Henleaze on 14 July from 1pm –4pm to find our all about the local activities, groups and support available in the local community.

Free to enter, the fair, which is now in its second year, offers entertainment from Shynee Ladies Middle Eastern dance, line dancers, E-ACT Academy Choir, Southmead Community Singers, plus local stalls selling a huge range of items from jams and plants to stationery and craft kits.

• For more information, email Amy at: community@haroldstephens.co.uk or call 0117 3636 212; Newman Hall, 28 Grange Court Road, Henleaze BS9 4DR

Enjoy

Taking place on 29 and 30 July, the Portishead Summer Show is a combination of a traditional flower and produce show and a country fair and also offers the opportunity to shop.

Audiences can expect to see a fusion extreme mountain bike display, a mini pony show, Happy Hooves Mobile Farm and a return visit from the Shetland performance display team. There will also be music from the Batala Bristol Samba Reggae Band, Barnacle Buoys and The Cat’s Pyjamas.

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