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Lt Col Clarke is set to speak on 7 November
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A retired Bristol-born army officer who toured the Western Front to locate the First World War graves of almost 40 former pupils of his old school – St John’s Church of England Primary in Worrall Road, Clifton – is set to speak about his research at All Saints Church on Remembrance Eve, 7 November. Lt Col Steen Clarke’s talk will be illustrated with photographs taken during his tour of war graves in Belgium, the Somme area and Northern France. The names of many of those whose graves he located are listed on the war memorial on the junction of Whiteladies Road and Apsley Road in Clifton. Tickets cost £5, which includes a free copy of Lt Col Clarke’s book, Our Heroes, which tells the story of the Great War through the experiences of 37 former pupils of St John’s School.
Admire Wildlife Photographer of the Year is back with a brand new set of stunning images. Throughout November, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in this year’s breathtaking nature photography and photojournalism at M Shed. Now in its 56th year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year uses photography’s unique power to tell stories and spark conversation, while inspiring curiosity in the natural world. Each image has been selected by a panel of international experts, with the winning images having been chosen for their creativity, originality and technical excellence.
• allsaintsclifton.org
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Award-winning poet, writer and thinker Claudia Rankine
Running from 18 – 21 November, Festival of Ideas will be hosting an array of online events with writers, poets and thinkers, many of which will focus on trying to find solutions to some of our society’s greatest questions and challenges. With topics including the future of law and democracy, the impact of Covid-19 on women, how work will change, whether the arts can survive the pandemic, and the future of freedom expression, listeners can enjoy over 50 events. This autumn, the likes of Helen Lewis, Mervyn King, Lionel Barber, Claudia Rankine, Gina Miller and Booker Prize nominees Diane Cook and Tsitsi Dangarembga will be speaking at the festival.
• bristolmuseums.org.uk
Starting on 2 November
• ideasfestival.co.uk
Watch Running from 27 November
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Revitalising disused office buildings across the country and rebooting work morale for staff still at home, the District Theatre group have created some digital hilarity for the new normal. Performed and streamed live from your company’s abandoned workspace, Murder on the 28th Floor is the fast-paced and hilarious reunion for teams stuck working from home. Running from 2 November, this interactive whodunnit is a chance to digitally vacate the home office and revisit the old for a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.
Stourhead’s hugely popular Christmas trail returns from 27 November for its second year with a host of new installations. Visitors are invited to enter a world of seasonal cheer, complete with glittering trees, giant baubles and snowflakes. Stourhead’s magical, after-dark, illuminated tunnel of light is set to be better than the last, offering a moment of quiet reflection at the fire garden, aglow with hundreds of flickering flames. Set in the world-famous landscape garden, this is not one to miss this festive season.
• districttheatre.co.uk
• nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead
8 THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE
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NOVEMBER 2020
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No 194
