Bristol’s skies will burst into colour this weekend as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta returns to Ashton Court from Thursday to Sunday. Now in its 47th year, the free event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors, with over 100 hot air balloons scheduled to take flight.
00:00So in the city of Bristol, there is always loads of things to do and something very exciting is coming up.
00:06The biggest event of the Bristol calendar, the International Balloon Fiesta.
00:10Tell us a little bit about what we can expect from this year's event.
00:14Well, the iconic festival is returning from the weekend from Friday to Sunday with a whole hot air balloon extravaganza.
00:22I expect mass ascents, weather permitting, nightglows of hot air balloons flashing to the lights alongside music, a packed programme of arena entertainment, live music and food stalls.
00:38The organisers are urging visitors to use the public transport due to the limited parking at the venue.
00:44Oh, that will be exciting. It's always an amazing, amazing event in Bristol, especially when you see the skies lit up with balloons.
00:51So let's stay on the outdoor theme and move to Horse World.
00:54They have got their Open Day coming. It's all about raising money for a lot of their rescue horses, which otherwise would not be in very good condition.
01:03So let's talk about that.
01:05Well, the Horse World's Open Day will be taking place on Saturday at the outskirts of Bristol.
01:11It's set in a 180-acre of countryside and witch church, where the charity has been rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming horses, ponies and donkeys since 1952.
01:25The visitors come and meet some of the over 100 rescued animals, hear their powerful stories and enjoy family-friendly activities, talks and demonstrations.
01:35All the proceeds will support Horse World's vital welfare work, including its Discovery Programme, which helps vulnerable young people through animal-assisted therapy.
01:48Oh, that will be a lovely one for a Bristol charity.
01:51So let us move on to Martin Booth, who is a very well-known man in Bristol, and he is hosting lots of walking tours around some key areas.
02:01Tell us a little bit about that.
02:03Well, he is organising two-hour guided walks, and it's the author of the 111 places in Bristol that you shouldn't miss.
02:13With the guided walks, I'm covering the lesser-known nooks of the Old City and Castle Park.
02:18The tour includes a pause for a break at one of Booth's preferred independent cafes, and attendees will receive a signed copy of his book.
02:28The meeting point is beneath the clock at St. Nicholas Market on Corn Street.
02:33Oh, thank you. That is a lovely way to get out and about and explore some of Bristol's most iconic places.
02:39So let us finish then on Bristol Improv Theatre, which is a very well-known theatre within Bristol,
02:46and they are hosting workshops for people who want to work on their improv skills.
02:50Tell us a little bit about that.
02:51Yes, well, the Bristol Improv Theatre is hosting a seven-week performing improv level one course.
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