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10 things to do over the Bank Holiday weekend

By Bristol24/7  Thursday Aug 27, 2015

Friday: Bedmo Disco presents Inkswel, The Love Inn
The Australian producer draws on three decades of US dance music.
www.theloveinn.com/#events

Friday-Sunday: The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Colston Hall
Judith Kerr’s much-loved children book comes to life on stage.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea/

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Friday-Sunday: Valley Fest
Food, farming and music combine at this family-friendly festival in the Chew Valley.
www.valleyfest.co.uk

Friday-Sunday: Soulvation, Weston Pier
The Grand Pier hosts its first ever soul weekender to celebrate the bank holiday.
www.grandpier.co.uk/whats-on/event/soulvation1

Friday-August 31: Brunel’s Bristol
Celebrate Temple Meads’ birthday with tours of Brunel’s masterpieces in Bristol.
www.ssgreatbritain.org/whats-on/brunels-bristol-walking-tours

Friday – September 6: Bristol Festival of Puppetry, Tobacco Factory
The fourth edition of the biennial puppetry festival.
www.puppetplace.org/festival/

Saturday: The Princess Bride, Blaise Castle
Rob Reiner’s great comic fantasy is a perfect choice for Bristol Sunset Cinema’s inaugural screening.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on

Saturday: Love Food Festival, Westonbirt
Showcasing the best South-West independent food producers, as well as an educational children’s area and music.
www.lovefoodfestival.com
 

Sunday: Party for Penny, Pata Negra
Good food, live music and a raffle to celebrate a month of fundraising for Penny Brohn Cancer Care.
www.patanegrabristol.com/news/party-for-penny

Sunday: Three-restaurant barbecue, Moor Beer
Birch, The Ethicurean and No Man’s Grace join forces at the Dings brewery.
www.moorbeer.co.uk/events/

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