New Year, New You – your 2026 journey starts here

Eat Healthier and more sustainably with 5 Acre Farm
Community hub Tobacco Factory on bustling North Street has a truly seasonal menu; taking inspiration from across the globe with produce from their 5 Acre Farm in Backwell.
Placing delicious veg and local suppliers front and centre, it is easy to make healthy and sustainable choices when dining there. Better still, find extensive low and no options year round; we love a pint of Bristol Beer Factory ClearHead or locally crafted draft kombucha – cheers to feeling and doing good!
Pit Lane, West Town, Backwell BS48 3BQ @fiveacrefarmer

Kickstart January at Clifton College Sports Centre
Enjoy £100 off individual and £150 off joint annual memberships, plus no joining fee on all monthly plans. Access the gym, 25m pool and racket courts.
Guthrie Road, Clifton BS8 3EZ or contact 0117 315 7678 / [email protected] for more details.

cult.collective hair studio
cult.collective is an independent hair boutique and web radio on Backfields Lane, founded by Lucia and Alessandro. With a shared love of art, music, and individuality, they offer an inclusive and relaxed salon experience, shaped by talented and experienced stylists. They focus on personalised cuts, natural texture and a welcoming atmosphere where self-expression is the core value. Their web radio is curated by Alessandro (Frankie 2 Handz), bringing together a diverse community of artists, DJs and producers, celebrating boundary-free sounds.
Unit 23, Backfields Lane, Bristol. BS2 8QW.
[email protected] @cult.collectiveRADIO @cult.collective.bristol

Start the year feeling stronger, looser, and more in control of your health
Elevate Chiropractic focus on improving posture, easing tension, and helping your body work at its best. If you’ve been putting your back or neck pain off, make this the year to prioritise yourself. Book in and get checked.
7 Midland Road, BS2 0JT. [email protected] 0117 332 2125

Emma Rose Aesthetics & Laser Clinic: expert care, personalised treatments, natural results
Emma is an experienced aesthetics practitioner and laser technician with almost 10 years in the industry. She founded her Bristol clinic to provide high quality, personalised treatments – including advanced skincare, laser, and subtle enhancements – in a calm, welcoming space. Her passion is enhancing natural beauty while ensuring the highest standards of safety and care. A professional verified member of Cosmedicheck and The IAP, Emma is known for her attention to detail and warm approach. She takes time to understand clients’ needs and guides them through their aesthetic journey, prioritising natural, refined results that help clients look and feel their best.
1 Siddeley Close, Brentry BS10 6FG @emmarose_aesthetics_bristol

Great Bristol Run: be your greatest in 2026
This year’s AJ Bell Great Bristol Run returns bigger and better on Sunday, May 10, featuring a city centre 10k and half marathon. Famous for its unbeatable atmosphere, runners enjoy iconic landmarks, scenic routes, great music, and brilliant local support. Sign up today and be your greatest this year.
@great_run

Say ‘konnichiwa’ to Japanese language classes
Yu Japanese Language School offers in-person and online evening courses of all levels from January 12. The venue is on the ground floor of Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul’s Road, Clifton, BS8 1LP. If you are a complete beginner, there is a brand new online beginners’ course, also starting January 12.
For more information email [email protected]

Mohito Pilates: full body strength, definition and mobility
M.O Pilates is offering three reformer Pilates classes for £49, plus free grip socks and £20 studio credit. Two Bristol locations: Clifton and Harbourside. Whether you’re completely new or looking for a fitness challenge, M.O classes meet you where you are.
https://www.mohiito.com/trial

New Nurse Prescriber Led Aesthetics Training Academy to open in Downend
A new nurse prescriber-led aesthetics treatments and training academy is opening in Downend, Bristol, offering safe, ethical and evidence-based aesthetic care. Led by an experienced registered nurse prescriber, the clinic will provide advanced non-surgical aesthetic treatments alongside high-quality training from medic to non-medics wishing to enter or advance into aesthetics. With a strong focus on patient safety, education and professional standards, the academy aims to raise the bar for aesthetic practice locally while supporting the next generation of practitioners.
PJP Aesthetics 17 Cleeve Wood Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 2SF
Whatsapp: 07793742700 @pjpaesthetics

Run for Sarsas
Join Team SARSAS in 2026 for the Bath Half, the London Landmarks Half Marathon, or the Great Bristol Run – 10km and Half Marathon races. By running with them, you’ll be supporting survivors of rape and sexual violence to live their lives with hope and healing after trauma. You’ll get everything you need, from a SARSAS branded vest to wear with pride, to tailored 1 to 1 check-ins and support with training and fundraising – plus some surprise treats along the way.
Email [email protected], or visit sarsas.org.uk

Real World Wellness in the Heart of Bristol
Founded by Bristol Bears players Harry Thacker and Jake Woolmore, Sivo Wellness began as a tool for athletic recovery but quickly became a ritual of presence, clarity, and connection. Set within Leigh Court’s natural surroundings, Sivo offers saunas, ice baths, and a wood-fired hot tub, encouraging you to step away from the noise, reconnect with yourself, and find community in simple, restorative practices.
Unit 7, The Stables, Leigh Court BS8 3RA @sivowellness

The Art of Subtle Transformation at Skin & Joints Clinic Bristol
A new year is the perfect moment to rediscover your natural glow. At Skin & Joints, they blend regenerative medicine with the harmony-led Korean aesthetic philosophy to create healthy, radiant skin from the inside out. The approach is subtle and deeply personalised—enhancing your unique features while supporting overall wellbeing. Alongside advanced facial rejuvenation, they also offer gentle body sculpting, hair restoration treatments and medical pain management for those seeking comfort and confidence in their daily lives. This is beauty and wellness that evolve together, helping you step into the year ahead feeling renewed, balanced, and effortlessly radiant.
7 Zetland Road, Redland BS6 7AG, 07886 804249, @skinjoints

Slimming World
Feel Real Good! Join Slimming World in January to start your journey.
Brislington – St Christopher’s Church, BS4 3HJ. Wednesdays at 5.30pm and 7pm
St Annes – Wicklea Academy Junior School, Wick Road, BS4 4HR. Tuesdays at 5.50pm and 7pm.
Call Emma on 07867 783911
Whitehall – The Beehive Centre, 19A Stretford Road, BS5 7AW. Thursdays at 7.30am and 9.30am.
Call Amelia on 07733 264828, www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Think Pilates is easy?
Think again. It’s one of the most powerful ways to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness in a single workout. Challenge your core at Soul Pilates – founded 10 years ago by local Nic Lenny – offering Reformer, Equipment, and Mat classes for all levels across its BS1, BS4, and BS7 studios.
0117 214 1655 [email protected]

Stroke Association
Joe’s grandad Stanley, his hero, passed away in January 2025 following a catastrophic stroke. To honour Stanley, Joe challenged himself at the Sheffield Half Marathon to raise money for the Stroke Association. Despite unforgiving hills and a challenging course, he achieved a personal best, focused by the memory of his grandad. He raised a remarkable £815, which was doubled to £1630. Stroke strikes every five minutes, affecting 100,000 people annually. Inspired by Joe’s dedication? You can make a difference too. Sign up to run for the Stroke Association at the AJ Bell Great Bristol 10k today.
www.stroke.org.uk

Top image: Great Bristol Run