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LOCAL EVENTS
FAMILY DIARY DISCOVER THE BEST THINGS TO SEE AND DO WITH THE FAMILY THIS MONTH Wildflower Walks n 4 & 11 June, Slimbridge Join WWT for a wonderful wetland wildflower walk. A Reserve Manager will take groups behind the scenes looking for the wetland’s finest wildflowers and orchids. Get set for acres of adventure-filled wetlands bustling with life this spring. There’s no better place to take in the sights and sounds of nature. wwt.org.uk Billionaire Boy n 8 – 11 June, Bristol Hippodrome From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams' best-selling story. Joe Spud is 12 years old and the richest boy in the country. He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money. But what Joe doesn't have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comprehensive. But things don’t go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can't buy. atgtickets.com Bristol Film Festival: Sing n 12 June, Clifton Observatory For Bristol Film Festival’s family-friendly matinee screening, it is showing the 2016 hit animated movie Sing. The film features an ensemble cast and enjoys over 60 famous songs in the soundtrack. Be sure to look out for the Golden Globe-nominated song Faith by Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande. bristolfilmfestival.com
Billionaire Boy at Bristol Hippodrome
Scribble and Sketch at RWA
Scribble and Sketch n Throughout June, RWA Join RWA’s Scribble and Sketch artists at locations across the city on Saturdays once a month for free family workshops. These sessions are designed for children and grown-ups to take part in together – everyone is welcome. Admission is free. No pre-booking required. Suitable for all ages, children must be supervised. For more information about dates and times, visit: rwa.org.uk
Arnold Art Cart n Throughout June, Arnolfini The rather marvellous Stiling’s Workshop has created Arnolfini’s Arnold Art Cart for families to use for free while visiting. Arnolfini’s fabulous Makers in Residence, Let’s Make Art, will ensure it is kept topped up with a range of creative materials and exhibition-inspired activities. Available Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm. arnolfini.org.uk Westonbirt, The National Arboretum n Throughout June With the blossoming of trees, bumbling of bees and the noisy return of migratory birds, this time of year brings with it bundles of energy, and an opportunity to get the family out and about enjoying the fresh air. forestryengland.uk Daily Animal Talks and Feeds n Throughout June, Bristol Zoo Gardens Bristol Zoo Gardens is the perfect fresh-air destination, set within 12 acres of awardwinning gardens. Get up close to Bristol Zoo’s incredible animals from gorillas and lemurs, to red pandas and penguins, and check out their daily animal talks and feeds. With the zoo permanently closing its doors on 3 September, this will be the last summer to enjoy the Clifton venue. Keep an eye on the website for the latest news and events: bristolzoo.org.uk
28 THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE
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JUNE 2022
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No 211
