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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