Ticket Prices 50p for one circuit of the track.5 tickets for £2. Weather permitting normal passengerservice will be from 12:00 to 17:15 PROGRAMME FOR 2008! MAR Sun 23rd Mon 24th APR Sun 6th Sun 13th Sun 27th MAY Sun 4th Mon 5th Sun 25th Mon 26th

Sunday August 24th       F2 Stock Cars Freddie Funnell Memorial TrophyRookies Reward Round FourBangers 1800cc World Championship Qualifying Round MiniRodsAll meetings start at 1.30pm unless otherwise shown

Making History: Antiquaries in Britain, 1707 – 2007Saturday, 04 October, 2008 4 October 2008 - 3 January 2009 Making History explores the development of archaeology, from antiquarianism to the rise of professional archaeology. Presented in

  I ate at One30 on Cheltenham Road, Bristol last year and it was very nice so I decided to book again for my 21st on 1st December this year.  I was told that I am not allowed to eat normal food on my birthday becuase I am unfortunate

Turkish Delight in the Mother of all Trucks I don’t suppose for a moment that many of you are champing at the bit to read my views on Turkey’s proposed entry into the, um, extended family that is the European Union.  Thanks to Mitsubishi I

C’est Bien, Ça Papa’s way too over the hill while Nicole, the fruit of his Gallic loins, is too much of a girl for the forthcoming Renault Sport Clio.   The previous job has proved to be something of a favourite for the discerning

  What a Night ! Review: All i can say is wow i spent my 21st birthday in style the food was great the music was good the atmosphire was nice and the staff could'nt do any more for our group of 30 .... Stunning and will be back there soon

Entente Cordiale Is Curdled As I romp uncomfortably and reluctantly into the springtime of my dotage, you find me in reflective mood. The first two phases of my life have, on balance, been fun-fuelled and blessed with a great deal of good fortune

Colston Hall  20.12.05 THE HUMAN LEAGUE Nearing the end of their short 3-week Synth City Tour, the League fans were out in full force, (including myself, having had my haircut Like frontman Phil Oakey in the 80’s and wondering if he still has

Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford For those who attended the 1st day of the two day 2006 Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford Airbase in Gloucestershire this weekend, the weather could not have been better. The airbase is large

Peter Pan Bristol HippodromeFrom 15th December  2006 to 13th January 2007 This years Christmas pantomime is Peter Pan with stars such as Joe Pasquale and Peter Blake to name a few.  From the moment the curtains were raised you were

Peace in Our time by Noel Coward Performed by the Old Vic Theatre School at the Redgrave Theatre Wednesday 22nd February   Peace in Our Time is an extraordinarily profound play, and one that the Old Vic theatre school performed with

Karting at JDR Like many parents faced with the headache of trying to find something to entertain or simply keep your child/children amused at the weekend or during their many holidays, with our wonderful English weather, it's even harder to

The Main Attraction If you grabbed these inches last week, you should be aware that I didn’t attend the recent Geneva Motor Show, for the simple reason that I have tired of these affairs over more years than I care to remember. You may also

Jacks Brasserie is a restaurant where outside and inside merge, with large windows that slide open to provide access to the terrace, and even better views of rowers sculling past on the river. The night my companion and I dine at Jacks Brasserie

Ice Skating in Bristol Come rain or shine there's always something to do in and around Bristol at the weekend. After many months of my eight year old son badgering me to take him Ice skating I finally succumbed to his requests and off to

Half a Sixpence is a cheerful, jolly and fun filled show suitable for the whole family. The lead character of Arthur Kipps is played by Gary Wilmot who rarely leaves the stage and gives an outstanding performance showing he truly is one of

South Pacific - Bristol Hippodrome, 22nd April 2008 The Hippodrome was filled to capacity for the first night performance of Rogers and Hammerstein's colourful and exciting musical, South Pacific.  South Pacific as a musical is somewhat

4 X 4 Driving The Thrills & Spills 9:30am……assemble outside of the Tea Rooms at Clearwell Caves. The Sun streams down under a perfect sky. A small group of would-be rednecks stand quietly taking in the quiet of Mother Nature all around. Well

CHILL OUT IN CLIFTON I guarantee you know at least one person that would love this as a Christmas present! Forget the last minute rush to buy a perfume she'll never wear or the tie he'll put to the back of the wardrobe and get a gift voucher from

Quad bikingJim Heal Quad biking is an extremely popular activity amongst many groups from as young as seven to those in their seventies, this is a sport that has no age barrier and it is an ideal team building activity. It gets the adrenaline

Idlewild Carling Academy Bristol Sunday, April 10thJodie Tyley It's an hour until the doors to the Carling Academy are due to open and already the queue for Idlewild is stretched around the corner. Feeling like a red carpet celeb, I saunter past

When thoughts turn to eating out in this fair City of ours, you can be forgiven for thinking of the City Centre, Park Street or perhaps 'The Strip' on Whiteladies Road. However Bristol is a big place and even though many of the finest eateries can

Audi’s Le Mans payback? As soon as I have written this I shall be heading to Farnborough Airport, having put the lid on my inkwell and wiped the tip of my quill, of course.  BMW’s chartered silver-bellied chicken will fly me to Nîmes,

The Fleece Saturday 7th Jan 2006 LONDON CALLING (Clash Tribute Band) Line Up:Reg Shaw: (Vocals - Rhythm Guitar)Dan Heatley ( Lead – ‘Autographed By Mick Jones’ – Guitar)Nick Jones (Drums)Mike Devine (Bass Guitar) Considering it was the first (and

Dragons Kiss Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is situated on Bristol's now famous "Strip" on Whiteladies Road, this chic ultra modern chinese buffet eatery and cocktail bar has proved to be a hugely success venu and is well worth a visit

GREENBAY (Greenday Tribute). Fleece January 20th How can you even possibly begin to come anywhere near the "Greatest Band About" GREENDAY, but these likely lads from Cannock, Staffordshire gave an amazing, if somewhat jovial effort. "Supporting"

The Lady Boys of BangkokFull Moon Party From the pulsating heart of Bangkok's exotic nightlife, comes the show that guarantees, "you'll never look at the opposite sex the same way again". The showbiz phenomenon that is the Lady Boys Of Bangkok

The Bridge Café is part of the vibrant dining scene in Clifton Village, its location within the Avon Gorge Hotel is second to none, it has fantastic views of the recently relit Clifton Suspension Bridge and I'm sure that anyone who has battled

This pub has undergone a great transformation, the first thing that hits you is the bright fresh look and the second is the smoke free air - it is truly the way forward. The staff are all welcoming and the owners, Jenny and Marc, are born to be

Fezza dreams fulfilled Many of you will be more than familiar with the following scenario; you step out of the RAC Club in London’s Pall Mall, having got yourself outside of a full English breakfast, including the best black pudding ever to be

The Bay Leaf is a warm and inviting Indian Restaurant that welcomes you from the moment you step through the door.  Situated in the heart of Clifton (Alma Vale Road) it is easy to find whether on foot or by car. When we arrived we were

The Jungle Book- Bristol Hippodrome My seven year old and I were part of a mesmorised audience last night to see the acclaimed Jungle Book, this superb new version production by Birmingham Stage Company lives up to all expectations. Although the

Strada - the nationwide restaurant, has chosen to incorporate Bristol into its chain of success in providing authentic and quality Italian food at reasonable prices. In the heart of Clifton Village, Princess Victoria Street has probably never

Jorna The owner of Jorna Indian Restaurant, Abdul, has transformed what used to be a traditional Indian take away into a modern dining experience. Two varieties of delicious Indian beer are especially welcome this warm weather, and

Funky Greek Bar Taverna Club   Had a very disappointing experience here. Small portions and 2 day old salad sum it up for me. Much better Greek food in Bristol. One to avoid. Review submitted by Bamber Gascoign

24/01/2008 21:31:06 Sunday Lunch at The Pepper Pot Restaurant  Wotton under Edge Review Title: Sunday Lunch @ The Pepper Pot Review: Our first visit to the Pepper Pot resturant to be found just off the A38 between Wotton-under-Edge &

A Chinese restaurant in Bristol has been named as one of the top five in the country by the man who created one of the nation's favourite Oriental chains. Michelin-starred chef Alan Yau who started the Wagamama chain, nominated Dynasty in

Old India proudly provides the avant garde 'cuisine of Munghal kings and princes of days gone by'. Achieved only by using special ingredients and rare spices, signatured to traditional Indian cooking. Set in what used to be the Bristol Stock

Amongst the succession of shops and restaurants on Two Mile Hill in Kingswood, lies a modest Grecian restaurant that positively glows with authenticity. Even in Greece today it is unlikely that you will find traditional cuisine unless you travel

What every local restaurant should aspire to. High quality food, reasonably priced and from staff who really care. Wallace and Jo from Cheung Kong Chinese in North View, Henleaze, provide a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience with serious

The Old Manor House, Keynsham Set opposite the parish church of St John’s in Keynsham is The Old Manor House Hotel & Restaurant. The Old Manor House is now under new ownership with business partners Michael Collen and Christian Hutchins, who

BOSPHORUS PROVIDES a comfortable haven of culinary delights, in sharp contrast to the noise and chaos of the nearby city centre. Hakan and his team of experienced chefs have only been established at their new location for two weeks but are

We decided to visit Beijing Bistro early evening and see if the food was still up to par, the atmosphere and surroundings much the same: no bookings required, wooden-topped tables, stainless steel backed chairs the restaurant has a modern and

Entelia run by Mike and Stella Gregory opened in 2006 on "the strip" next to RBS Bank in Whiteladies Road. When you go into the Restaurant you are surprised as it is deceivingly large inside, the tables are a warm glowing polished wood and

A real driving experience! - Castle Combe Racing SchoolEvent:- Race Car Standard Coursewww.castlecombecircuit.co.uk It was a chilly but bright day as we checked in at the reception. We were immediately made to feel welcome and I have to say that

Better than a 911?  Audiacious When I returned from the formally glorious 24-hour race at Le Mans last June I finally decided, as my regular reader will recall, that enough was – and remains – enough. Apart from my mode of transport, the

  Myristica brings the spice of life to Bristol We were looking forward to our first visit to Myristica and we weren’t disappointed. The interior is spacious and beautifully fitted out in a contemporary design with large, white clothed tables

FAME There is only one word that describes this production FANTASTIC!  The energy that is put into this is electrifying, the dancers do not stop dancing and singing across the stage throughout the performance and it has everything from hip-hop

I can’t believe that it’s coming up nine years since the willowy and elegant Mrs Ziegler and I saw our first smart (lower case intended) tower.  We were driving past Strasbourg on the autobahn in a Porsche 993 Carrera, en route to the Austrian

The Rajdoot Tandoori restaurant is one of Bristol’s more enduring institutions as it has been in Park Street for over 30 years before its recent move to Frogmore Street. The new premises have totally refurbished with no expense spared with

The Swan at Wedmore The Swan at Wedmore is a typically English Pub and the owners, Keith and Lorraine, provide a welcome for the local farming community, walkers and visitors to the charming village alike. We arrived on a dark and blustery

  Ever been stuck in a traffic queue wondering what the hold up is, wishing you could pull out into the hard shoulder and speed off at a heart racing speed? If you live or work in the City, then you're lucky if you reach a top speed of

IT WOULD be easy to miss Shanghai Nights located as it is on the rather gloomy stretch of Nelson Street, but going through the door like Alice stepping through the looking glass, you are transported to another world. The newly refurbished

  Sixty years of prancing The yellow shield, bearing a prancing black horse, had for some years adorned the long bonnets of successful Enzo Ferrari-prepared Alfa Romeo racers when in 1947, sixty years ago, Mr Ferrari took his wealth of

Refurbished in October 2006 has established itself as the most versatile and welcoming pub in the Fishponds area. Punters who seek a traditional few pints can expect a range of beers, including several real ales, all in good condition.

Express Lunch at Shanghai Nights After a hectic morning schedule my colleague and I had not managed to grab a bit to eat as it was 1.45pm we decided to try out the Shanghi Nights Express lunch menu. The restaurant on Nelson Street is just a

The Loch Fyne restaurant is situated on the waterfront on Welshback near the centre of Bristol. The interior is elegant and stylish, with the fish counter situated in the centre of the large restaurant where a large display packed on ice is an

We were intrigued by the unusual prospect of South Indian Cuisine. The evening got off to a bad start when our reserved table was not available, and we had to return in an hour. Things then improved with a tasty selection of dishes not laden down

Comments from Patrick Jones regarding Curry-House Bristol (Bath Road)  I ordered a takeaway earlier this evening (17/09/2007) from the above establishment. Food was ordered at 1925hrs. At 2025hrs I chased my delivery to be told that my food

Puxton Park A different kind of day out at the new farming and food experience at Puxton Park near Weston Super Mare is awaiting you. A family facility has recently opened in Hewish near Weston Super Mare, the park still in its infancy has a

FORKBEARD FANTASY : INVISIBLE BONFIRES THE TOBACCO FACTORY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2007 Forkbeard Fantasy’s Invisible Bonfires is an astonishing piece of live theatre mixed with animated film, puppetry and music all for the cause of bringing to life the

The Threepenny Opera Bertolt Brecht adapted John Gay's play Beggars Opera in 1928 to create The Threepenny Opera and it was originally set in eighteenth century Soho.  However, this production has been cleverly brought forward to the future

Review submitted by Dave Parcell November 2007 Franks Restaurant in Keynsham At this time of the year many Restaurants are full of Christmas parties,which is how we came to go. There must have been four groups totalling about 100 guests, there

A very friendly restaurant but very slow and often confused service, we waited 40 minutes between courses, starter was very nice mains were adequate and after waiting 40 minutes I was kind of past the deserts. 05/10/2007 Review submitted

As Britain has voted Wastwater in the Lake District as its favourite view in the final episode of ‘Britain’s Favourite View’, the Sunday night series introduced by Trevor Macdonald , would this get the vote as - BRISTOL’S  FAVOURITE VIEW ?It

We had booked a table for me, my fiancee and 2 of our friends at Big Bang with anticipation. We were very keen to try it, particularly as my mate is a connoisseur of the sausage! We had also called up the week before to make sure that my fiancee's

Fat Duck flies to the top of the chart Heston Blumenthal has beaten off fierce competition from rival superchefs and made The Fat Duck the best restaurant in the UK, says The Good Food Guide 2008. The new-look Good Food Guide has for the

About Fit to Box We are committed to teaching you at your own individual pace in line with your own personal goals in our boxing gym in Bristol. Everything will be done to tailor a training programme to your needs. Boxing for all abilities We

The "Quantock Belle" Luxury Dining Train 2008...  • The “Quantock Belle” Luxury Dining Train service operates on the scenic West Somerset Railway between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) and Minehead recreating the nostalgic

21st Anniversary Ballin aid of BRACE-Alzheimer’s ResearchFriday 3rd October 20087.00pm - 1.00amAt The Passenger Shed,British Empire & Commonwealth Museum,Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads,Bristol BS1 6QH Tickets £65.00Futher information &

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Nestling in the rolling Somerset countryside and just on the edge of the 'World Heritage Site' City of Bath, with its Roman hot spring baths and splendid Georgian stone crescents, the 18th century Georgian Combe Grove Manor is a haven from the

Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park A great day out for adults and children of all ages. Hold a snake or a spider in the Tropical Hall with it's waterfall and stream and free flying birds, visit our amazing puppet show and the newly redecorated

Trowbridge Museum   Trowbridge Museum is situated in Home Mills which is one of the last working textile mills in the town. The Museum tells the story of the town and its people. Museum Collections The Museum houses two main collections.

Welcome to Aztec Hotel & Spa When you arrive at this stylish 4 star Bristol hotel you'll find a pleasing mix of old and new. Stunning timber beams (rumour has it from old sailing ships) blend with contemporary artwork and stone flagged

  Welcome to Central Chambers, Bristol. Central Chambers resides over 2 floors of one of Bristol 's oldest listed buildings and presents lap dancing in a sophisticated, up market designer bar setting and it is our aim to make your visit both

  A major tourist attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do above and below ground. We're also a Site of Special Scientific Interest in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you'll find many rare species. The Cathedral-like Caves

Concorde at Filton Concorde 216 - Alpha Foxtrot - made its final flight home on 26th November 2003 to its temporary home 'Concorde at Filton'. Local organisations and companies are in the process of creating of a major aviation heritage centre,

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  Stag Nights at Central Chambers Bristol is fast gaining a reputation as a great party town for stag and hen weekends. Bristol unlike some towns opens its arms to single sex groups wanting to celebrate at weekends. With many quality

Franks Restaurant Franks is a family run Restaurant and has 32 covers specialising in French/ Modern cuisine. We are situated at the foot of Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, UK. The Restaurant has been open since 2003 and is gaining a reputation for

The Victoria Art Gallery is the free public art gallery for Bath & NorthEast Somerset, which has an unusually fine collection of art in itscare. It offers a varied programme embracing national and internationalas well as local talent.

Cricket St.Thomas Wildlife Park Cricket St Thomas aims to create environments in which animals can behave as naturally as possible. The Park helps increase awareness and understanding of the natural world and offers a diversity of habitats as the

A magnificent Tudor castle-palace set in historic gardens and parkland.A magnificent 500-year-old Tudor castle-palace set in historic gardens and parkland, Thornbury Castle promises memories - memories of its royal past and also memories of the

Click here to view our special breaks  A magnificent Tudor castle-palace set in historic gardens and parkland.A magnificent 500-year-old Tudor castle-palace set in historic gardens and parkland, Thornbury Castle promises memories - memories of

Located 800 feet up in the Blackdown Hills just off the A30 to the west of Chard. It is a permanent home to about 200 unwanted agricultural and companion animals. It also houses up to 24 dogs and 40 cats which are available for adoption by

Thornbury Castle is renowned for its many traditional English favourites such as the famous treacle tart and butterscotch pudding as well as the exceptional Sunday roasts. The cheeseboard is exclusively British too but you'll also find plenty of

Reliable, Friendly, Affordable cleaners for your home from only £9.25 per hour Dirty Home, Ironing Piling Up? Call Catherine & Graham Rogers at on Bristol 0800 781 0646 We find the cleaner to suit your cleaning and ironing needs - on

Saffron RestaurantPlease click the discount voucher button to the right to viewcurrent promotions To visit The Saffron restaurant, situated at Woodlands Business Park, just off Woodlands Lane, is to remind yourself just why Indian food has

Walking Tours in and Around Bath The Mayor's Guides Walking ToursThis tour leaves from the Pump Rooms by the Roman Baths from Monday – Sunday. The tour departs at 10.30am and on Sundays to Fridays at 14.00pm all year. Additional tours also run

Corporate Events- Activity Days- Stag & Hens - Clay Shooting Are you looking for exciting team building exercises and corporate entertainment or exciting challenges for that Stag & Hen day? Perhaps you and your friends are just looking

Enjoy a traditional Summer's day out at the seaside with donkey rides, amusements, a land train, candy floss and good sand for castles! Winner of a Seaside Award for 2003. Numerous family attractions along the seafront.

  Bristol Zoo Gardens Go wild at Bristol Zoo with over 400 exotic and endangered species to experience plus daily shows, trails and activities.  Visit the primates in the new Monkey Jungle and take a stroll through the barrier-free lemur

Brokerswood Country Park   Brokerswood Country Park is part of the last remaining corner of the ancient forest of Selwood that extended 20,000 acres around the Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset borders. Visitors can spend the day enjoying the

Wycliffe College is a thriving day, boarding and flexi-boarding school set conveniently within the heart of the Cotswolds.  The school has excellent links to Bristol by road and there is even a daily mini bus service available from

If experience counts for anything then a visit to Amici restaurant ought to take some beating. Owner Giancarlo Dall'Occo has ventured as nearby as The Priory hotel and as far as a restaurant/casino venture in Moscow in his search to provide the

Georgina's is the largest human hair retailer in the South West.  Georgina's consists of three retail outlets and a salon all located in Bristol. As well as our vast selection of human hair, we also stock a range of: Synthetic

Hailes Abbey This is a 13th century Cistercian abbey founded in 1246. It was once a celecbrated site of pilgrimage as the monks had a vial that was said to contain the blood of christ.The abbey ruins boast dramatic cloister arches and a small

Haynes Motor Museum The prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum, at Sparkford in Somerset offers an excellent day out for everyone. With more than 350 cars and bikes displayed in stunning style, dating from 1886 to the present day, it

After our comedy shows end we make way for the best nightclub in town. Our D.Js spin the finest music from the 70's, 80's and 90's right up to the present day chart hits. In the main room you can dance or just stand around and sing along to all the

HorseWorld Horseworld is a registered charity (Number 206749) based outside Bristol in Whitchurch that was formed by volunteers in 1952 to care for unwanted horses and ponies from agricultural and industrial backgrounds, such as farming and the

Milton Lodge Gardens The garden was conceived about 1900 by Mr Charles Tudway. At the beginning of the 20th Century the ground was transformed into the existing series of architectural terraces that capitalise on the glorious views of the

The museum is housed in a grade 2 listed building near to The Royal Cresent, and other tourist attractions. It started with a reconstruction of the shop, offices, workshops of a Victorian engineering business that later added an aerated water

Newark Park Newark Park was completed around 1550 as a hunting lodge. In the 18th century James Wyatt, the architect made it into a four square house. The house sits high on a ridge above the town of Wotton-Under-Edge and in 700 acres of