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.
April 2024
1st-30th - International Photography Exhibition 165 - Royal Photographic Society, 337 Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3AR The RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition. Now in its 165th edition, renowned for showcasing a diverse range of contemporary photography from around the world. The International Photography Exhibition 165 explores themes such as environmental issues, identity, community, dementia or grief in their work, showing how contemporary photographers are engaging with and capturing aspects of the world that are not only visually compelling but also socially and culturally significant.
11th-30th - 20/20: Chris Killip / Graham Smith - Martin Parr Foundation, Bristol, BS4 3AR 20/20 brings together work by British photographers Chris Killip (1946-2020) and Graham Smith (1947) for a reconceived telling of their seminal show, Another Country, originally exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in 1985. Through snapshots and ephemera, the show also recognises their lifelong friendship with one another.
22nd-27th - Bath Photographic Society Annual Exhibition - St Michael's Church, Bath, BA1 5LJ Expect to see a wide variety of work displayed in the church from local amateur photographers. Everything from landscapes and travel to nature, portraits and abstracts. Entry is free and the exhibition will be open from 10am to 3pm each day.
27th-30th - Annual Paintings Exhibition and Annual Photographic Exhibition - Bristol 1904 Arts, The Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ Bristol 1904 Arts (formerly known as "Bristol Savages") hosts its annual exhibition of paintings which, since 2023, been accompanied by an Annual Photographic Exhibition of work produced by its Photography Group, colloquially knows as "The Snappers".
May 2024
1st-3rd - Minehead Hobby Horse - Minehead TA24 The custom takes place during the evenings of the first three days of May, and involves the hobby horse perambulating the port of Minehead. The hobby horse measures eight feet in length and three feet in breadth, and consists of a frame covered in a cloth that has been painted with brightly coloured roundels and decorated with ribbons affixed along the top. The wording "Sailors Horse" is written in large capital letters across the side of the cloth. The head of the man carrying the horse protrudes from the middle of the frame; he wears a painted mask with a crested conical hood affixed with coloured ribbons. A tail made from rope is also affixed to the horse.
1st-5th - 113th Annual Paintings Exhibition (2024) - Bristol 1904 Arts, The Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ Bristol 1904 Arts (formerly known as "Bristol Savages") hosts its annual exhibition of paintings which, since 2023, been accompanied by an Annual Photographic Exhibition of work produced by its Photography Group, colloquially knows as "The Snappers".
1st-31st - International Photography Exhibition 165 - Royal Photographic Society, 337 Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3AR The RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition. Now in its 165th edition, renowned for showcasing a diverse range of contemporary photography from around the world. The International Photography Exhibition 165 explores themes such as environmental issues, identity, community, dementia or grief in their work, showing how contemporary photographers are engaging with and capturing aspects of the world that are not only visually compelling but also socially and culturally significant.
1st-31st - 20/20: Chris Killip / Graham Smith - Martin Parr Foundation, Bristol, BS4 3AR 20/20 brings together work by British photographers Chris Killip (1946-2020) and Graham Smith (1947) for a reconceived telling of their seminal show, Another Country, originally exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in 1985. Through snapshots and ephemera, the show also recognises their lifelong friendship with one another.
2nd-6th - Severn Vale Art Trail The Severn Vale Art Trail prides itself on being a collaborative and community minded event. In 2023 we showcased 68 artists in 28 venues over 5 days! Artists and makers exhibited work in their homes, studios, community halls and churches. All the artwork exhibited was original and made in the Severn Vale. Contemporary and traditional art was on show in a diverse range of mediums from drawing and painting, ceramics, sculpture and stained glass as well as jewellery and textiles.
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
5th - Randwick Cheese Rolling - St John The Baptist Randwick, GL6 6JQ Ceremonial Cheese-rolling 11.00am
6th - North Somerset Show - North Somerset Showground, Bristol Rd, Bristol BS48 1NF A small agricultural show: farm animals, displays, tractor pulling.
9th - Bisley Well Dressing - Bisley, GL6 7AF The tradition was started in the village in 1863 by Rev Thomas Keble, Bisley’s vicar for almost 50 years, to give thanks for the village’s clean water.
10th-31st - International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 - Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions.
11th - Randwick Wap - The Green, Randwick, GL11 5SN Traditional costumed procession meet at War Memorial 12:30pm; Fayre on the Green from 1pm
11th - Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival - Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DE A vibrant, family-friendly community gathering featuring traditional dance, music, song, and folklore from 9.30am to 5.30pm. And the best part is, it’s free! 9.30am Waking Jack & Jill at the Tithe Barn. 5pm Closing parade in Riverside Park and Tithe Barn. followed by Stripping Jack.
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.
18th-22nd - Mycelium - Centrespace Bristol, BS1 1EA Charley Williams is a queer photographer immersed in Bristol's dynamic drag scene. Her work switches between colourful, joyful documentary photography and painterly portraits taken behind the scenes. Her work covers Drag Race stars, local legends Slaughterhaus, The House of Savalon, Femmegeddon, Brizzle Boyz, Bristol Pride and much more. Expect to see an explosion of colourful, queer joy through energetic show photos and captivating portraits as you journey through the history of Bristol drag.
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.
19th - Bread and Cheese Throwing - St Briavels, GL15 6RG The church service and giving of the Whittington purse is at 6 30 with the throwing at 7 30 pm
25th-27th - Multiple photogenic events in Gloucester - Gloucester Tall Ships Festival, Gloucester Shanty Festival and Steampunk Pirate Festival.
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.
31st - Cotswold Olimpick Games 2024 - Dover’s Hill, Weston Subedge, Chipping Campden GL55 6UW These historic games were first held more than twelve centuries after the last ancient Greek Olympics and almost three centuries before the modern Olympic Games, which began in 1896.
June 2024
1st - Scuttlebrook Wake - The Square, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AL There is a procession of the Scuttlebrook May Queen from Littleworth to the square, pulled on her cart by the Campden Morris Dancers, accompanied by her four attendants and a page boy. She is followed by decorated floats and a fancy dress parade and all shops and houses along the route are encouraged to enter a window competition. The Queen is crowned in the square and then she presents prizes to the followers with the best fancy dress. After this the square is filled with entertainment from Maypole Dancing, Country Dancing and Morris Dancing. For the rest of the day it is the fun of the fair with Leysbourne full of traditional fair rides and stalls.
1st-2nd - International Photography Exhibition 165 - Royal Photographic Society, 337 Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3AR The RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition. Now in its 165th edition, renowned for showcasing a diverse range of contemporary photography from around the world. The International Photography Exhibition 165 explores themes such as environmental issues, identity, community, dementia or grief in their work, showing how contemporary photographers are engaging with and capturing aspects of the world that are not only visually compelling but also socially and culturally significant.
1st-29th - International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 - Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions.
1st-30th - 20/20: Chris Killip / Graham Smith - Martin Parr Foundation, Bristol, BS4 3AR 20/20 brings together work by British photographers Chris Killip (1946-2020) and Graham Smith (1947) for a reconceived telling of their seminal show, Another Country, originally exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in 1985. Through snapshots and ephemera, the show also recognises their lifelong friendship with one another.
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.
7th-30th - International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, OX20 1PP The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions.
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
1st-31st - International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, OX20 1PP The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions.
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-6th - 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". This year the club committee is also discussing the possibility of having a stand to promote our work.
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
1st-19th - International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, OX20 1PP The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions.
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.
26th - Football in the river - Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2BS unique football game takes place in the River Windrush at Bourton on the Water. Play is between teams from local side Bourton Rovers and it’s not just the players who get wet! The game takes about half-an-hour and has been played annually for over a century, though match times have varied a little between 10-11 am and 2pm and 4 pm over the years.
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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.
6th-15th - Heritage Open Days Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.
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.
22nd - The Clypping - St Mary's Church, Painswick, GL6 6XH Clypping is an old English word which means embracing and during the special service, everyone is encouraged to form a circle round the Church, hold hands and so clyppe or embrace the Church by dancing in time to and while singing the clypping hymn.
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October 2024
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November 2024
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December 2024
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January 2025
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February 2025
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March 2025
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
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April 2025
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
29th - Hungerford Hocktide - Town Hall, Hungerford, RG17 0NF The tradition of Hocktide or Tutti Day. The Tutti Men carry Tutti Poles: wooden staffs topped with bunches of flowers and a cloved orange. The Tutti Men are accompanied by the Orange Man (or Orange Scrambler) - who wears a hat decorated with feathers and carries a white sack filled with oranges - and Tutti Wenches who give out oranges and sweets to the crowds in return for pennies or kisses. The proceedings start at 8 am with the sounding of the horn from the Town Hall steps. This summons all the commoners to the attend the Court at 9 am, after which the Tutti Men visit each of the 102 houses in turn. They no longer collect rents, but demand a penny or a kiss from the lady of the house when they visit. In return the Orange Man gives the owner an orange. After the parade of the Tutti Men through the streets the Hocktide Lunch takes place for the Hocktide Council, commoners and guests, at which the traditional "Plantagenet Punch" is served. After the meal, an initiation ceremony, known as Shoeing the Colts is held, in which all first-time attendees are shod by the blacksmith. Their legs are held and a nail is driven into their shoe. They are not released until they shout "Punch". Oranges and heated coins are then thrown from the Town Hall steps to the children gathered outside.
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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.
April 2024
1st-30th - International Photography Exhibition 165 - Royal Photographic Society, 337 Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3AR The RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition. Now in its 165th edition, renowned for showcasing a diverse range of contemporary photography from around the world. The International Photography Exhibition 165 explores themes such as environmental issues, identity, community, dementia or grief in their work, showing how contemporary photographers are engaging with and capturing aspects of the world that are not only visually compelling but also socially and culturally significant.
11th-30th - 20/20: Chris Killip / Graham Smith - Martin Parr Foundation, Bristol, BS4 3AR 20/20 brings together work by British photographers Chris Killip (1946-2020) and Graham Smith (1947) for a reconceived telling of their seminal show, Another Country, originally exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in 1985. Through snapshots and ephemera, the show also recognises their lifelong friendship with one another.
22nd-27th - Bath Photographic Society Annual Exhibition - St Michael's Church, Bath, BA1 5LJ Expect to see a wide variety of work displayed in the church from local amateur photographers. Everything from landscapes and travel to nature, portraits and abstracts. Entry is free and the exhibition will be open from 10am to 3pm each day.
27th-30th - Annual Paintings Exhibition and Annual Photographic Exhibition - Bristol 1904 Arts, The Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ Bristol 1904 Arts (formerly known as "Bristol Savages") hosts its annual exhibition of paintings which, since 2023, been accompanied by an Annual Photographic Exhibition of work produced by its Photography Group, colloquially knows as "The Snappers".
May 2024
1st-3rd - Minehead Hobby Horse - Minehead TA24 The custom takes place during the evenings of the first three days of May, and involves the hobby horse perambulating the port of Minehead. The hobby horse measures eight feet in length and three feet in breadth, and consists of a frame covered in a cloth that has been painted with brightly coloured roundels and decorated with ribbons affixed along the top. The wording "Sailors Horse" is written in large capital letters across the side of the cloth. The head of the man carrying the horse protrudes from the middle of the frame; he wears a painted mask with a crested conical hood affixed with coloured ribbons. A tail made from rope is also affixed to the horse.
1st-5th - 113th Annual Paintings Exhibition (2024) - Bristol 1904 Arts, The Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ Bristol 1904 Arts (formerly known as "Bristol Savages") hosts its annual exhibition of paintings which, since 2023, been accompanied by an Annual Photographic Exhibition of work produced by its Photography Group, colloquially knows as "The Snappers".
1st-31st - International Photography Exhibition 165 - Royal Photographic Society, 337 Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3AR The RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition. Now in its 165th edition, renowned for showcasing a diverse range of contemporary photography from around the world. The International Photography Exhibition 165 explores themes such as environmental issues, identity, community, dementia or grief in their work, showing how contemporary photographers are engaging with and capturing aspects of the world that are not only visually compelling but also socially and culturally significant.
1st-31st - 20/20: Chris Killip / Graham Smith - Martin Parr Foundation, Bristol, BS4 3AR 20/20 brings together work by British photographers Chris Killip (1946-2020) and Graham Smith (1947) for a reconceived telling of their seminal show, Another Country, originally exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in 1985. Through snapshots and ephemera, the show also recognises their lifelong friendship with one another.
2nd-6th - Severn Vale Art Trail The Severn Vale Art Trail prides itself on being a collaborative and community minded event. In 2023 we showcased 68 artists in 28 venues over 5 days! Artists and makers exhibited work in their homes, studios, community halls and churches. All the artwork exhibited was original and made in the Severn Vale. Contemporary and traditional art was on show in a diverse range of mediums from drawing and painting, ceramics, sculpture and stained glass as well as jewellery and textiles.
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
5th - Randwick Cheese Rolling - St John The Baptist Randwick, GL6 6JQ Ceremonial Cheese-rolling 11.00am
6th - North Somerset Show - North Somerset Showground, Bristol Rd, Bristol BS48 1NF A small agricultural show: farm animals, displays, tractor pulling.
9th - Bisley Well Dressing - Bisley, GL6 7AF The tradition was started in the village in 1863 by Rev Thomas Keble, Bisley’s vicar for almost 50 years, to give thanks for the village’s clean water.
10th-31st - International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 - Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions.
11th - Randwick Wap - The Green, Randwick, GL11 5SN Traditional costumed procession meet at War Memorial 12:30pm; Fayre on the Green from 1pm
11th - Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival - Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DE A vibrant, family-friendly community gathering featuring traditional dance, music, song, and folklore from 9.30am to 5.30pm. And the best part is, it’s free! 9.30am Waking Jack & Jill at the Tithe Barn. 5pm Closing parade in Riverside Park and Tithe Barn. followed by Stripping Jack.
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.
18th-22nd - Mycelium - Centrespace Bristol, BS1 1EA Charley Williams is a queer photographer immersed in Bristol's dynamic drag scene. Her work switches between colourful, joyful documentary photography and painterly portraits taken behind the scenes. Her work covers Drag Race stars, local legends Slaughterhaus, The House of Savalon, Femmegeddon, Brizzle Boyz, Bristol Pride and much more. Expect to see an explosion of colourful, queer joy through energetic show photos and captivating portraits as you journey through the history of Bristol drag.
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.
19th - Bread and Cheese Throwing - St Briavels, GL15 6RG The church service and giving of the Whittington purse is at 6 30 with the throwing at 7 30 pm
25th-27th - Multiple photogenic events in Gloucester - Gloucester Tall Ships Festival, Gloucester Shanty Festival and Steampunk Pirate Festival.
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.
31st - Cotswold Olimpick Games 2024 - Dover’s Hill, Weston Subedge, Chipping Campden GL55 6UW These historic games were first held more than twelve centuries after the last ancient Greek Olympics and almost three centuries before the modern Olympic Games, which began in 1896.
June 2024
1st - Scuttlebrook Wake - The Square, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AL There is a procession of the Scuttlebrook May Queen from Littleworth to the square, pulled on her cart by the Campden Morris Dancers, accompanied by her four attendants and a page boy. She is followed by decorated floats and a fancy dress parade and all shops and houses along the route are encouraged to enter a window competition. The Queen is crowned in the square and then she presents prizes to the followers with the best fancy dress. After this the square is filled with entertainment from Maypole Dancing, Country Dancing and Morris Dancing. For the rest of the day it is the fun of the fair with Leysbourne full of traditional fair rides and stalls.
1st-2nd - International Photography Exhibition 165 - Royal Photographic Society, 337 Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3AR The RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition. Now in its 165th edition, renowned for showcasing a diverse range of contemporary photography from around the world. The International Photography Exhibition 165 explores themes such as environmental issues, identity, community, dementia or grief in their work, showing how contemporary photographers are engaging with and capturing aspects of the world that are not only visually compelling but also socially and culturally significant.
1st-29th - International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 - Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions.
1st-30th - 20/20: Chris Killip / Graham Smith - Martin Parr Foundation, Bristol, BS4 3AR 20/20 brings together work by British photographers Chris Killip (1946-2020) and Graham Smith (1947) for a reconceived telling of their seminal show, Another Country, originally exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in 1985. Through snapshots and ephemera, the show also recognises their lifelong friendship with one another.
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.
7th-30th - International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, OX20 1PP The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions.
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):
- Rotary Classic Vehicle Run at Chipping Sodbury
July 2024
1st-31st - International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, OX20 1PP The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions.
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-6th - 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". This year the club committee is also discussing the possibility of having a stand to promote our work.
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
1st-19th - International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, OX20 1PP The International Garden Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions.
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.
26th - Football in the river - Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2BS unique football game takes place in the River Windrush at Bourton on the Water. Play is between teams from local side Bourton Rovers and it’s not just the players who get wet! The game takes about half-an-hour and has been played annually for over a century, though match times have varied a little between 10-11 am and 2pm and 4 pm over the years.
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.
6th-15th - Heritage Open Days Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.
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.
22nd - The Clypping - St Mary's Church, Painswick, GL6 6XH Clypping is an old English word which means embracing and during the special service, everyone is encouraged to form a circle round the Church, hold hands and so clyppe or embrace the Church by dancing in time to and while singing the clypping hymn.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- British Wildlife Photography Awards at Nature in Art
- Royal West of England Academy 171st Annual Open Exhibition
October 2024
Also look out for (provisionally):
- 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year
- Royal West of England Academy 171st Annual Open Exhibition
November 2024
Also look out for (provisionally):
- 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year
- Royal West of England Academy 171st Annual Open Exhibition
December 2024
Also look out for (provisionally):
- 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year
- Royal West of England Academy 171st Annual Open Exhibition
January 2025
Also look out for (provisionally):
- 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year
- Royal West of England Academy 171st Annual Open Exhibition
February 2025
Also look out for (provisionally):
- 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year
- Bristol Light Festival
- RPS International Photography Exhibition 166
- The Tractor World Show
March 2025
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
Also look out for (provisionally):
- Frome Window Wanderland
- RPS International Photography Exhibition 166
- 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year
- Bristol Anime & Gaming Con
April 2025
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
29th - Hungerford Hocktide - Town Hall, Hungerford, RG17 0NF The tradition of Hocktide or Tutti Day. The Tutti Men carry Tutti Poles: wooden staffs topped with bunches of flowers and a cloved orange. The Tutti Men are accompanied by the Orange Man (or Orange Scrambler) - who wears a hat decorated with feathers and carries a white sack filled with oranges - and Tutti Wenches who give out oranges and sweets to the crowds in return for pennies or kisses. The proceedings start at 8 am with the sounding of the horn from the Town Hall steps. This summons all the commoners to the attend the Court at 9 am, after which the Tutti Men visit each of the 102 houses in turn. They no longer collect rents, but demand a penny or a kiss from the lady of the house when they visit. In return the Orange Man gives the owner an orange. After the parade of the Tutti Men through the streets the Hocktide Lunch takes place for the Hocktide Council, commoners and guests, at which the traditional "Plantagenet Punch" is served. After the meal, an initiation ceremony, known as Shoeing the Colts is held, in which all first-time attendees are shod by the blacksmith. Their legs are held and a nail is driven into their shoe. They are not released until they shout "Punch". Oranges and heated coins are then thrown from the Town Hall steps to the children gathered outside.
Also look out for (provisionally):
- RPS International Photography Exhibition 166
- 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year
- Bath Photographic Society Annual Exhibition
- 114th Annual Paintings Exhibition and Annual Photographic Exhibition - Bristol 1904 Arts