WHAT’S ON

WHAT’S ON in April

Tour de Bristol is taking place on 9 April

Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork

n Throughout April Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork offers high quality training in the heart of Clifton. Founded in 1986, it runs a variety of different courses including: monthly holistic massage introductions for beginners; professional training in holistic, remedial and sports massage and Indian head massage; varied CPD workshops for qualified therapists; and a low cost graduate massage clinic every Thursday. bristolmassage.co.uk

Hidden Health

n Throughout April, We The Curious Last year, three young leaders were paired with early career Digital Health Researchers from the University of Bristol, to explore what health and wellbeing means to them. Working together, these two groups have shared experiences and influenced each other’s work. Participatory artist Ramona Eve, who supported delivery of the project, has now created an installation for the gallery space ‘The Box’, which invites you to become part of each young leader’s research journey. Step inside to join in the conversation and reflect on your own hidden health story. wethecurious.org

Bristol Bridge Club: Beginners’ Lessons

n Throughout April, Oldfield Road Bristol Bridge Club is back welcoming members and guests to its premises on Oldfield Road. The club is running beginner lessons on Tuesday mornings and/or evenings. The course costs £90 for ten lessons, which will include a BFA Beginning Bridge book. Alternatively, members can pay £8 a lesson.For more information, contact Sue at: teaching@bristolbridgeclub.co.uk

South West Ship Show

n 2 April, BAWA Social Club At the South West Ship Show this year, attendees can admire model boats, books and collectable items, while also taking part in a raffle in memory of Bernard McCall. The money raised will go to RNLI Portishead. go.rallyup.com/rnlicoastalraffle

Bristol Ideas; Celebrating Jacques Tati

n 2 April, Arnolfini Running at Arnolfini on 2 April, Bristol Ideas, Slapstickand South West Silents are collaborating to celebrate French filmmaker Jacques Tati. The day will include screenings of three of Tati’s films, Mon Oncle, Playtime and Traffic, and discussions with speakers including Dr Matthew Sweet (BBC Radio 3’s Free Thinking) and Serge Bromberg. bristolideas.co.uk

St Peter’s Hospice: Tour de Bristol

n 9 April, in and around Bristol Conquer the hills, soak up the scenery and pedal through our beautiful countryside into Gloucestershire and to the edge of the Cotswolds. With three routes spanning 40k, 65k and 100k to choose from, there's a route for all abilities whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a first-timer. Set off from the UWE Frenchay Campus and enjoy fantastic feed stations and mechanical support along the way, chip timing and a well earned medal at the finishline. Or, if you can't join in person, customise your

Bristol Ensemble is performing at St George’s Bristol on 9 April

ride to suit you with the Tour de Bristol: Your Ride and cycle a route of your choice on a date that suits you. stpetershospice.org

Bristol Ensemble: St John Passion

n 9 April, St George’s Bristol Bristol Ensemble Baroque ushers in Easter with a performance of Bach's glorious setting of the St John Passion, one of the most moving and emotive set to music. The Choir of Royal Holloway joins the period instruments of the Bristol Ensemble Baroque for what promises to be a moving rendition of this great Baroque masterpiece, given against a backdrop of period paintings depicting the scenes of the Passion. stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

Fiction evening with local authors

n 8 April, Waterstones, Broadmead Waterstones is welcoming a panel of three local authors to discuss their debut novels on 8 April. Nikki May, author of Wahala, an explosive, hilarious and razor-sharp tale of love, race and family, will be appearing alongside Emma Stonex and Lizzie Pook. Find out more about the author’s books and background at: eventbrite.co.uk

The Ark Ukraine Benefit Gig

n 9 April, The Louisiana A Ukraine fundraiser is taking place at The Louisiana on 9 April, raising money for The Disasters Emergency Committee. The line up includes Billy from BEAK (DJ Set), Erotic Secrets of Pomeii, SubCultures, Mudd Clubb, Miss Kill, Droogs, Furlined and Lonely Tourist (acoustic set). All money raised by this event will go to the disasters Emergency Committee as part of their ukraine humanitarian appeal. There will also be a raffle on the night with merch, music and other prizes. thelouisiana.net

Antique & Vintage Fair

n 10 April, Ashton Court Manor House On 10 April, an Aladdins cave of fine jewellery, china, ceramics, glassware, clocks, furniture and more is coming to Ashton Court Manor House. Shoppers will have the opportunity to browse over 40 quality stalls, which will be packed full of antiques and collectables.

Shawshank Duo

n 17 April, Trinity Centre Young British guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright, together known as The Showhawk Duo, have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular approach to playing the guitar. Their playing style has broken down barriers between acoustic and electronic music. Whether playing oldschool trance classics or modern funky house, their live show knows no boundaries and will leave you amazed. trinitybristol.org.uk

Janet Delvin

n 18 April, The Louisiana Janet’s emotional sound is formed by a fusion of traditional folk, country, indie and quirky pop, topped with vocals that transcend genre and allow for a transformation of any song she sings. This was evident in 2010, when she shot to fame with an unforgettable cover of Elton John’s Your Song in her X-Factor audition. Her debut album Running with Scissors was an opportunity for Janet to define herself as an artist, further refining her own brand of quirky folk-pop. thelouisiana.net

Maya Youssef: Finding Home

n 20 April, St George’s Bristol Syrian Qanun (78 stringed plucked instrument) player Maya Youssef returns to

Maya Youssef Ronan Keating

St George's folllowing a well received debut there in 2018. She will be performing her recently released brand new album project Finding Home in a quintet format. Winner of Songlines Best Newcomer Award 2018, Youssef’s music promises to provide a deeply evocative soundworld. stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

Bristol 1904: Ultra Beige

n 22 April, Red Lodge Museum Bristol 1904 Arts presents jazz with ‘Ultra Beige’ in what is a new venture for the club and which is open to the public on Friday 22 April. Performing in the atmospheric Red Lodge, 'Ultra Beige' will provide an evening of warm and vibrant jazz. Tickets for this performance are £12 and are available from: bristol1904arts.org

Bristol Film Festival: Much Ado About Nothing

n 29 April, Averys Wine Merchants Vintage Screenings pair classic films with thematically linked wine tastings to create unique evenings in the stunning setting of Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar. Following a sparkling wine reception, the film will be accompanied by a tasting of four carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts. About the film: Shortly after supporting their ally Don Pedro in battle, two lords - Claudio and Benedick - find themselves the victims of separate plots. Claudio is driven apart from his beloved Hero, while Benedick is driven towards his supposed adversary Beatrice. bristolfilmfestival.com

Bristol Film Festival: Little Miss Sunshine

n 30 April, Averys Wine Merchants Part of the same Vintage Screenings

LOOKING AHEAD

Bristol Walk Fest

n 1 May, throughout May Bristol Walk Fest will return this May, offering digital excursions via the Go Jauntly app, signposts to a variety of walking routes and activities, stepcounting incentives and, it is hoped, a choice of guided and themed walks catering for all ages, interests and fitness levels. bristolwalkfest.com

Ronan Keating

n 1 May, The Bristol Hippodrome For some twenty-seven years, Ronan Keating has sung the songs that have prgramme, guests can enjoy a glass of wine while watching Little Miss Sunshine. About the film: Young Olive Hoover is desperate to compete in the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant. Eager to support their daughter, the Hoovers take the whole family –including a suicidal uncle, a Neitzschean teen and a drug-addled grandfather –on a chaotic journey that teaches them some valuable lessons about family along the way.

been the soundtrack to many people’s lives, all across the world. As lead vocalist in Boyzone and a successful solo artist, Ronan’s voice has helped define pop music from the 90s right through to the 2020s, with two new albums released during lockdown.

Songs like Nothing at All, Life Is A Rollercoaster, If Tomorrow Never Comes, Love Me For A Reason, and Baby Can I Hold You, have helped cement a career filled with hits. Coming to the Bristol Hippodrome on 1 May after a reshceduled tour, join Ronan as he sings all the hits from his time in Boyzone and as a solo artist. atgtickets.com