What's On
This is a list of some of the upcoming events that may be of interest to our members and to other photographers visiting this site. These events are not organised by Thornbury Camera Club. For events organised by the club visit the club programme.
If members hear of interesting events not listed here they can post details in the club forum's That Looks Interesting category and if appropriate they will be copied here in due course.
October 2023
1st - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
1st-31st - Responding to Light: the diversity of modern photography - Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AF The exhibition will showcase some of the huge range of techniques, subjects, range and skills associated with contemporary British photography, including digital and analogue technologies, in large and small scales, 2D and 3D forms. Exhibitors: Joe Cornish, Mandy Barker, Marianthi Lainas, Ray Spence, Susan Derges, Valda Bailey and Charlie Waite. Curated by Susan Brown FRPS. The exhibition runs from 16th September to 4th November 2023.
4th-28th - "Eclectic" exhibition - Calne Heritage Centre, Carnegie Building, New Road, Calne, SN11 0SQ The "Nonpareil" club is a group of eight local photographers. As part of the Calne Music and Arts Festival they have an Exhibition "Eclectic".
15th - Frome Wessex Camera and Photographic Fair - Cheese & Grain, Frome, BA11 1BE The South West's largest photographic fair, it offers a fabulous opportunity to grab a bargain, pick up a rare find, or sell off/exchange unwanted kit for the hundreds of photographers who visit each biannual edition. Early Bird admission: £6 (08:30-10:00). General admission: £4 (10:00-12:00).
21st-31st - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
28th - Glastonbury Zombie Walk - Glastonbury, BA6 9HW From 3.30pm there will be street performers to keep the onlookers entertained before the High St Invasion at 5pm. This is a free event, but donations are welcome for Children's World.
November 2023
1st-4th - Responding to Light: the diversity of modern photography - Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AF The exhibition will showcase some of the huge range of techniques, subjects, range and skills associated with contemporary British photography, including digital and analogue technologies, in large and small scales, 2D and 3D forms. Exhibitors: Joe Cornish, Mandy Barker, Marianthi Lainas, Ray Spence, Susan Derges, Valda Bailey and Charlie Waite. Curated by Susan Brown FRPS. The exhibition runs from 16th September to 4th November 2023.
1st-30th - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
12th - Remembrance Sunday - College Green, Park Street and St Augustine's Parade, Bristol See the procession form up from about 9am on College Green and move to the Cenotaph for the service at 11am. Guns fire from the top of Cascade Steps to mark the beginning and end of the silence at 11am.
December 2023
1st-31st - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet. Closed on 25th December.
19th-31st - Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 - Nature in Art, Twigworth, GL2 9PA Photographers competed in 8 different categories in the adult competition: Best Portrait, Birds in the Environment, Bird Behaviour, Birds in Flight, Black and White, Urban Birds, Conservation (Single Image), and Comedy Bird Photo. There was also a Conservation Award, Portfolio Award, and Video Award. Bird Photographer of the Year has conservation at its heart. The exhibtion is open from 19th December 2023 to 21st January 2024.
26th - Marshfield Mummers - Market Place, Marshfield, SN14 8NP Performing the Ancient Marshfield Mumming Play every Boxing Day at 11am in the Market Place.
January 2024
1st-31st - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
1st-21st - Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 - Nature in Art, Twigworth, GL2 9PA Photographers competed in 8 different categories in the adult competition: Best Portrait, Birds in the Environment, Bird Behaviour, Birds in Flight, Black and White, Urban Birds, Conservation (Single Image), and Comedy Bird Photo. There was also a Conservation Award, Portfolio Award, and Video Award. Bird Photographer of the Year has conservation at its heart. The exhibtion is open from 19th December 2023 to 21st January 2024.
13th (TBC) - Stroud Wassail - "all around Stroud" GL5 Stroud Wassail 2023 was cancelled, but they hope to have it back for 2024. The day promises a mix of morris, mumming, choirs and of course wassail.
17th-20th - London Photo Video Convention & Trade Show - Novotel London West, Hammersmith, City of London, W6 8DR Europe's Largest All-welcome Photographic Convention. Pre-register before 1 January 2024 for FREE and avoid £10 entry fee to Trade Show (18th-20th).
Also look out for (provisionally):
February 2024
1st-29th - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
2nd-11th - Bristol Light Festival - Bristol City Centre, BS1 Bristol Light Festival fills the city with light and colour, showcasing Bristol as the vibrant, playful and creative city that we know and love.
24th-25th - The Tractor World Show - Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW Expect to see hundreds of vintage and classic tractors, vans, stationary engines, commercials, trucks and vintage vehicles.
Also look out for (provisionally):
March 2024
1st-31st - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
3rd - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
9th-10th - Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Bristol, BS1 2EL See attendees arriving in costume or buy your own entrance and go inside.
16th-19th - The Photography & Video Show - The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT Trade stands, exhibitions, presentations.
Also look out for (provisionally):
April 2024
1st-21st - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
7th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
May 2024
3rd-6th - Abbey Hill Steam Rally - Yeovil Showground, Dorchester Road, Yeovil, BA22 9TA a range of vintage and classic vehicles including steam engines, tractors, cars, commercial vehicles, stationary engines, outside and marquee craft and models, trade, auto-jumble and more.
5th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
6th - North Somerset Show - North Somerset Showground, Bristol Rd, Bristol BS48 1NF A small agricultural show: farm animals, displays, tractor pulling.
18th-19th - Steam on the Levels - Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Hoopers Lane, Westonzoyland, TA7 0LS Historic exhibits from stationary steam engines, classic vehicles to living history groups.
19th - Rush Sunday procession and service - St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RA It's the most colourful Bristol procession with the City Swordbearer carrying the Pearl Sword wearing his Elizabethan Cap of Maintenance. The Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, and City Councillors wear their scarlet robes and carry posies of spring flowers, which originally were nosegays of herbs for protection against infection. The eight City Maces are carried by an escort of Police Macebearers under command of a Sergeant at Mace. Held at 11am on Whitsunday, the procession can be viewed in the area of the church entrance from Redcliffe Way.
27th - Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling - Coopers Hill, Little Shurdington GL3 4SB 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Thousands of spectators and brave competitors will descend on Cooper's Hill when Gloucestershire's wonderfully wacky Cheese Rolling event takes place. Access is difficult and will require a long walk.
Also look out for (provisionally):
June 2024
2nd - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
6th-9th - Appleby Horse Fair - Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 The main days are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you plan to visit on the Monday or Tuesday you may be disappointed as there will be very little to see.
15th-16th - Wessex Midsummer Vintage Show - Greenhill, Bradley Road, Southwick, Trowbridge, BA14 9RH
20th-24th - Wales & West Photography Show - International Convention Centre Wales, The Coldra, Catsash Rd, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1HQ Free entry but booking required. This event spans two days and offers complimentary seminars and presentations delivered by expert photographers and videographers.
Also look out for (provisionally):
July 2024
2nd - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
5th-7th - Thornbury Carnival - Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury, BS35 2AL Entertainment for children and adults alike, with a mix of music, stalls, and other entertainment. Thornbury Camera Club is often asked to provide official photographers for this event. Watch out for your opportunity to wear an "official photographer" tabard and get "access all areas".
11th-14th - Goodwood Festival of Speed - Goodwood House, Chichester PO18 0PX "The world's greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture!"
22nd-25th - Royal Welsh Show - Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY Along with an exciting four-days of livestock and equine competitions, with entries travelling from far and wide to compete, the Royal Welsh Show has something to interest everyone through its wide range of activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink and a 12-hour programme each day of exciting entertainment, attractions and displays.
26th-28th - Welland Steam & Country Rally - Woodside Farm, Welland Nr Upton upon Severn, WR13 6NG
Also look out for (provisionally):
August 2024
4th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
8th-11th - Bristol International Balloon Fiesta - Ashton Court, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN The fiesta is a charity, run by a committee and remains free of charge to the public, in line with the ethos of how it was founded.
24th-25th - Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Bristol, BS1 2EL See attendees arriving in costume or buy your own entrance and go inside.
Also look out for (provisionally):
September 2024
1st - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
6th-8th - Goodwood Revival - Goodwood House, Chichester PO18 0PX The greatest historic motor race meeting, and the only sporting event of its kind to be staged entirely in a period theme.
10th - Widecombe Fair - Widecombe in the Moor, Newton Abbott TQ13 An annual event in the picturesque Dartmoor village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Whilst celebrating traditional rural life and providing a wonderful day out for young and old alike. The Fair is open from 9.00am until late. There are livestock classes, local handicrafts, a beer tent, food and much more.
Also look out for (provisionally):
If members hear of interesting events not listed here they can post details in the club forum's That Looks Interesting category and if appropriate they will be copied here in due course.
October 2023
1st - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
1st-31st - Responding to Light: the diversity of modern photography - Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AF The exhibition will showcase some of the huge range of techniques, subjects, range and skills associated with contemporary British photography, including digital and analogue technologies, in large and small scales, 2D and 3D forms. Exhibitors: Joe Cornish, Mandy Barker, Marianthi Lainas, Ray Spence, Susan Derges, Valda Bailey and Charlie Waite. Curated by Susan Brown FRPS. The exhibition runs from 16th September to 4th November 2023.
4th-28th - "Eclectic" exhibition - Calne Heritage Centre, Carnegie Building, New Road, Calne, SN11 0SQ The "Nonpareil" club is a group of eight local photographers. As part of the Calne Music and Arts Festival they have an Exhibition "Eclectic".
15th - Frome Wessex Camera and Photographic Fair - Cheese & Grain, Frome, BA11 1BE The South West's largest photographic fair, it offers a fabulous opportunity to grab a bargain, pick up a rare find, or sell off/exchange unwanted kit for the hundreds of photographers who visit each biannual edition. Early Bird admission: £6 (08:30-10:00). General admission: £4 (10:00-12:00).
21st-31st - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
28th - Glastonbury Zombie Walk - Glastonbury, BA6 9HW From 3.30pm there will be street performers to keep the onlookers entertained before the High St Invasion at 5pm. This is a free event, but donations are welcome for Children's World.
November 2023
1st-4th - Responding to Light: the diversity of modern photography - Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AF The exhibition will showcase some of the huge range of techniques, subjects, range and skills associated with contemporary British photography, including digital and analogue technologies, in large and small scales, 2D and 3D forms. Exhibitors: Joe Cornish, Mandy Barker, Marianthi Lainas, Ray Spence, Susan Derges, Valda Bailey and Charlie Waite. Curated by Susan Brown FRPS. The exhibition runs from 16th September to 4th November 2023.
1st-30th - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
12th - Remembrance Sunday - College Green, Park Street and St Augustine's Parade, Bristol See the procession form up from about 9am on College Green and move to the Cenotaph for the service at 11am. Guns fire from the top of Cascade Steps to mark the beginning and end of the silence at 11am.
December 2023
1st-31st - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet. Closed on 25th December.
19th-31st - Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 - Nature in Art, Twigworth, GL2 9PA Photographers competed in 8 different categories in the adult competition: Best Portrait, Birds in the Environment, Bird Behaviour, Birds in Flight, Black and White, Urban Birds, Conservation (Single Image), and Comedy Bird Photo. There was also a Conservation Award, Portfolio Award, and Video Award. Bird Photographer of the Year has conservation at its heart. The exhibtion is open from 19th December 2023 to 21st January 2024.
26th - Marshfield Mummers - Market Place, Marshfield, SN14 8NP Performing the Ancient Marshfield Mumming Play every Boxing Day at 11am in the Market Place.
January 2024
1st-31st - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
1st-21st - Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 - Nature in Art, Twigworth, GL2 9PA Photographers competed in 8 different categories in the adult competition: Best Portrait, Birds in the Environment, Bird Behaviour, Birds in Flight, Black and White, Urban Birds, Conservation (Single Image), and Comedy Bird Photo. There was also a Conservation Award, Portfolio Award, and Video Award. Bird Photographer of the Year has conservation at its heart. The exhibtion is open from 19th December 2023 to 21st January 2024.
13th (TBC) - Stroud Wassail - "all around Stroud" GL5 Stroud Wassail 2023 was cancelled, but they hope to have it back for 2024. The day promises a mix of morris, mumming, choirs and of course wassail.
17th-20th - London Photo Video Convention & Trade Show - Novotel London West, Hammersmith, City of London, W6 8DR Europe's Largest All-welcome Photographic Convention. Pre-register before 1 January 2024 for FREE and avoid £10 entry fee to Trade Show (18th-20th).
Also look out for (provisionally):
- International Photography Exhibition 165 at the Museum of Gloucester
- International Photography Exhibition 166 at the Royal Photographic Society
February 2024
1st-29th - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
2nd-11th - Bristol Light Festival - Bristol City Centre, BS1 Bristol Light Festival fills the city with light and colour, showcasing Bristol as the vibrant, playful and creative city that we know and love.
24th-25th - The Tractor World Show - Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW Expect to see hundreds of vintage and classic tractors, vans, stationary engines, commercials, trucks and vintage vehicles.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- International Photography Exhibition 165 at the Museum of Gloucester
- International Photography Exhibition 166 at the Royal Photographic Society
- 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Nature in Art
March 2024
1st-31st - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
3rd - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
9th-10th - Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Bristol, BS1 2EL See attendees arriving in costume or buy your own entrance and go inside.
16th-19th - The Photography & Video Show - The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT Trade stands, exhibitions, presentations.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- International Photography Exhibition 165 at the Museum of Gloucester
- International Photography Exhibition 166 at the Royal Photographic Society
- 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Nature in Art
April 2024
1st-21st - 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, BS8 1RL Note that this exhibition has moved this year from its recent venue at the MShed to the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Queens Road. 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
7th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Travel Photographer of the Year at the Royal Photographic Society
- Bath Photographic Society Annual Exhibition at St Michael's Church, Bath
- International Photography Exhibition 165 at the Museum of Gloucester
- International Photography Exhibition 166 at the Royal Photographic Society
- 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Nature in Art
May 2024
3rd-6th - Abbey Hill Steam Rally - Yeovil Showground, Dorchester Road, Yeovil, BA22 9TA a range of vintage and classic vehicles including steam engines, tractors, cars, commercial vehicles, stationary engines, outside and marquee craft and models, trade, auto-jumble and more.
5th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
6th - North Somerset Show - North Somerset Showground, Bristol Rd, Bristol BS48 1NF A small agricultural show: farm animals, displays, tractor pulling.
18th-19th - Steam on the Levels - Westonzoyland Pumping Station, Hoopers Lane, Westonzoyland, TA7 0LS Historic exhibits from stationary steam engines, classic vehicles to living history groups.
19th - Rush Sunday procession and service - St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RA It's the most colourful Bristol procession with the City Swordbearer carrying the Pearl Sword wearing his Elizabethan Cap of Maintenance. The Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, and City Councillors wear their scarlet robes and carry posies of spring flowers, which originally were nosegays of herbs for protection against infection. The eight City Maces are carried by an escort of Police Macebearers under command of a Sergeant at Mace. Held at 11am on Whitsunday, the procession can be viewed in the area of the church entrance from Redcliffe Way.
27th - Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling - Coopers Hill, Little Shurdington GL3 4SB 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Thousands of spectators and brave competitors will descend on Cooper's Hill when Gloucestershire's wonderfully wacky Cheese Rolling event takes place. Access is difficult and will require a long walk.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Travel Photographer of the Year at the Royal Photographic Society
- International Photography Exhibition 165 at the Museum of Gloucester
- International Photography Exhibition 166 at the Royal Photographic Society
June 2024
2nd - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
6th-9th - Appleby Horse Fair - Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 The main days are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you plan to visit on the Monday or Tuesday you may be disappointed as there will be very little to see.
15th-16th - Wessex Midsummer Vintage Show - Greenhill, Bradley Road, Southwick, Trowbridge, BA14 9RH
20th-24th - Wales & West Photography Show - International Convention Centre Wales, The Coldra, Catsash Rd, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1HQ Free entry but booking required. This event spans two days and offers complimentary seminars and presentations delivered by expert photographers and videographers.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- International Photography Exhibition 165 at the Museum of Gloucester
- Rotary Classic Vehicle Run at Chipping Sodbury
July 2024
2nd - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
5th-7th - Thornbury Carnival - Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury, BS35 2AL Entertainment for children and adults alike, with a mix of music, stalls, and other entertainment. Thornbury Camera Club is often asked to provide official photographers for this event. Watch out for your opportunity to wear an "official photographer" tabard and get "access all areas".
11th-14th - Goodwood Festival of Speed - Goodwood House, Chichester PO18 0PX "The world's greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture!"
22nd-25th - Royal Welsh Show - Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY Along with an exciting four-days of livestock and equine competitions, with entries travelling from far and wide to compete, the Royal Welsh Show has something to interest everyone through its wide range of activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink and a 12-hour programme each day of exciting entertainment, attractions and displays.
26th-28th - Welland Steam & Country Rally - Woodside Farm, Welland Nr Upton upon Severn, WR13 6NG
Also look out for (provisionally):
- RPS Members Summer Exhibition 2024 at the Royal Photographic Society
- Photo | Frome Festival at Frome, Somerset
- Keynsham music Festival at Keynsham Memorial Park, Keynsham, BS31 1HL
- Bristol Harbour Festival at Bristol city centre and harbour
- British Wildlife Photography Awards at Nature in Art
August 2024
4th - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
8th-11th - Bristol International Balloon Fiesta - Ashton Court, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN The fiesta is a charity, run by a committee and remains free of charge to the public, in line with the ethos of how it was founded.
24th-25th - Bristol Anime & Gaming Con - Mercure Grand Hotel, Bristol, BS1 2EL See attendees arriving in costume or buy your own entrance and go inside.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- RPS Members Summer Exhibition 2024 at the Royal Photographic Society
- British Wildlife Photography Awards at Nature in Art
September 2024
1st - Tortworth Lake open day - Tortworth Lake, Tortworth, Wotton under Edge, GL12 8HF Tortworth Lake is private with no rights of access. The estate however welcomes the public to enjoy this special place on the first Sunday of each month from March to October only. Opening times are: March, September & October: 10:00am - 5:00pm; April, May, June, July & August: 10:00am - 6:00pm
6th-8th - Goodwood Revival - Goodwood House, Chichester PO18 0PX The greatest historic motor race meeting, and the only sporting event of its kind to be staged entirely in a period theme.
10th - Widecombe Fair - Widecombe in the Moor, Newton Abbott TQ13 An annual event in the picturesque Dartmoor village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Whilst celebrating traditional rural life and providing a wonderful day out for young and old alike. The Fair is open from 9.00am until late. There are livestock classes, local handicrafts, a beer tent, food and much more.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Heritage Open Days - UK wide
- British Wildlife Photography Awards at Nature in Art