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In photos – Celebrate Better Bristol

By Bristol24/7  Thursday Aug 1, 2019

A big thank you to everyone that came to celebrate a Better Bristol with Bristol24/7. Here’s the event in photos, taken by Chris Cooper at ShotAway.

The celebration took place on Bambalan’s terrace

Guests received free prosecco on arrival

Members of the public were invited along, as well as businesses

Sandy Hore-Ruthven, CEO of Creative Youth Network (left), Zoe Sears, Communication Manager of Triodos Bank (second from left) and Ian Townsend, CEO of Bristol Green Capital Partnership (right)

Marti Burgess (far left) and Kalpna Woolf (second from left) joined the celebrations

Square Food Foundation provided Indian street food with a side of smiles

The event was sold out, with ovver 400 attendees

Bristol24/7 Managing Director Ben Wright talks with guests

Drinks were free for guests, thanks to local companies

People came from across the city to celebrate

Free wine was provided by Zazu’s Pubs

Guests watch the Better Bristol film by Tusko

The weather was perfect for a terrace party

Guests could learn how to become a supporter member and help support the Better Bristol initiative

Lowie Trevena, Bristol24/7 Editorial Assistant and LGBTQ+ Editor, talks to attendees

Staff from Bristol24/7 partners, such as huggg and Tusko, came along for the evening

Guests were treated to a set by Addison Groove

Did you enjoy the evening as much as the guy on the left?

Young people from the How To Be A Chef programme, supported by the Square Food Foundation, provided food

Munching on samosas

Ngaio spun the tracks from 7pm

 

Young people from the How To Be A Chef programme, supported by the Square Food Foundation, kept guests well-fed

Addison Groove headlined the event

As the sun set, music continued into the night with Addison Groove

Read more: Celebrating a Better Bristol in style

EatDrink24/7 Launch Party is back on July 8 2026!
Exclusive collabs from Bristol’s favourite food vendors, available for one night only. Be first to grab your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 guide – plus every ticket comes with a free limited-edition beer can.

 

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