Out and About

From launch parties and design days to exhibition openings and polo events, enjoy our pick of some of the most exciting social gatherings covered in AREA Magazine...

Birthday Celebrations

Award-winning Bristol salon Hair at 58 celebrated its 2nd birthday at the RWA by raising thousands of pounds for Cancer Research.

Birthday Celebrations

Food and fashion at the ss Great Britain

A great collaboration between John Lewis and the ss Great Britain...

© Adam Streames
Food and fashion at the ss Great Britain

Total Trade Event

Kellaway Building Supplies held a very successful trade event last month at the Passenger Shed.

© Steve Ryan
Total Trade Event

Bristol Fashion Week

The catwalk at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway was filled with colour, sparkles and fashionable splash.

© Adam Streames
Bristol Fashion Week

Clinic at Biothecare

A fantastic evening and opportunity to understand and find out more about the offerings at Biothecare.

© Andy Espin
Clinic at Biothecare

Guy Salmon Launch

All eyes were on the new Range Rover model as it was launched at the shiny new Guy Salmon showroom.

© Tania Richards
Sold Out Polo a Sunny Success

Only Connect

The cream of Bristol’s business networking crop descended on The Square for meetings and greetings.

© Adam Streames
Summer Sale BBQ

Contemporary Art

Bristol’s art scene welcomed a new addition with an opening exhibition to launch Bristol Contemporary Art.

© Adam Streames
World-Class Polo

Sold Out Polo a Sunny Success

The Elemis Polo at Celtic Manor is a brilliant event helped along by a beautiful summer’s day.

Sold Out Polo a Sunny Success

Summer Sale BBQ

Invitees to Park Furnishers queued round the building for a burger and a peak at the summer sale.

© Steve Ryan/Park Furnishers
Summer Sale BBQ

World-Class Polo

Players and fans turn out for another exceptional Sebago Prince of Wales Cup

© Adam Streames
World-Class Polo

Square Party

Jon Basker entertained members of Clifton’s Square Club as they discussed shared interests over drinks.

© Adam Streames
Square Members Party

A Taxing Evening for Marie Curie

Brain Game raises funds and awareness for Marie Curie Cancer Care

© Cheryl Phillips
A Taxing Evening for Marie Curie

Wedding Inspiration

The Little Wedding Helper hosts a night of inspiration and entertainment at Riverstation

© Adam Streames
Wedding Inspiration

Battle of the Chefs

It was a battle of delicious standards as young Mint Hotel chefs competed in the Star Chef Competition.

© Emma Price
Battle of the Chefs

France Vs Italy

It’s a cook-off between superb French and Italian food and Wine at Prosecco.

© Cheryl Phillips
France Vs Italy

Australia Night

Guests of Clifton Sausage are treated to a taster menu and wines from D'Arenberg

© Cheryl Phillips
Australia Night

M Shed opens in style

The new Harbourside museum opens its doors for the first time

© Steve Ryan
M Shed opens in style

Marco visits Cadbury

Marco Pierre White visits Cadbury House to introduce staff and customers to his new menu

© Jason Howard
Marco visits Cadbury

The Wales Open

World-class golf at Celtic Manor’s Twenty Ten Ryder Cup course

The Wales Open

Bristol Audi celebrates new showroom

Famous faces attend the opening of the new £11m showroom at Cribbs Causeway.

Bristol Audi celebrates new showroom

A Royal Affair

HRH The Prince of Wales holds a reception for Bristol-based Penny Brohn Cancer Care.

A Royal Affair

Afternoon Tea at Brooks Guesthouse

Guests joined owners of the new hotel for tea and cakes, as the Mayor cuts the ribbon

© Adam Streames
Afternoon Tea at Brooks Guesthouse

A demonstration at Flinty Red

The Cotham Hill restaurant hosts a butchery demo and tasting evening.

© Adam Streames
A demonstration at Flinty Red

Spring Summer Fashion Fun

The Mall welcomes in the new season with a spectacular fashion show.

© Adam Streames
Spring Summer Fashion Fun

Foyles Bookshop opens in Cabot Circus

Celebrating the launch of the first Foyles Bookshop outside of London.

© Steve Ryan
Foyles Bookshop opens in Cabot Circus

Two Minds One Vision

Jenny Pamphilon and Pat Ward at their new sculpture exhibition.

© Emma Price
Clifton College Hockey Event

Clifton College Hockey Event

Celebrating the launch of the new hockey pitch at Clifton College Sports.

© Emma Price
Clifton College Hockey Event

Only Connect Spring Event

Fans of the business and social networking event gather at The Living Room.

© Adam Streames
Only Connect Spring Event

Trashion Show

Pupils at Badminton School take part in a Trashion show from outfits they created on a ‘recycling’ theme.

Trashion Show

Relias in Bath

Celebrating the launch of the 2011 Relais & Chateaux Guide at the lovely Royal Crescent Hotel.

© Steve Ryan
Relias & Chateaux in Bath

The Newbridge at Celtic Re-opens

The Celtic Manor Resort’s collection of restaurants welcomes in the new management team.

The Newbridge at Celtic Re-open

Uncanny Views

Superb young artists and enthusiasts gather at the latest exhibition for nomadic gallery, Antlers

© Emma Price
Relias & Chateaux in Bath

Park Furnishers Goes Large

Bristol’s finest interior store opens its huge new showroom with a bang.

© Emma Price
Park Furnishers Goes Large

That 60s Style

It’s cause for celebration as Cotham’s The Hill re-launches with fab 60s décor

© Adam Streames
Park Furnishers Goes Large

The Tog Store Opening

As the Tog Store gets a new home, AREA pay them a visit for some outdoor inspiration

© Kerry Walker
Crystal Clear Showroom Launch

Cadbury House Wedding Fayre

Cadbury House welcomes engaged couples to the hotel for wedding inspiration.

© Adam Streames
Crystal Clear Showroom Launch

Crystal Clear Showroom Launch

Crystal Clear welcome customers to their showroom launch.

© Emma Price
Crystal Clear Showroom Launch

Only Connect Xmas Connections

James Breeze and his team of hold the year's best networking event.

© Tania Richards & Emma Price
Crystal Clear Showroom Launch

Pilgrim Celebrates 1 Year at the Mall

Celebrations get underway as Pilgrim mark 1 year at The Mall Cribbs Causeway

© Emma Price
Crystal Clear Showroom Launch

The SVEA Wedding Fayre

SVEA hosts the wedding fayre with a stunning winter wonderland theme.

© Nick Robinson
Crystal Clear Showroom Launch

Noosa Heads officially opens

The new salon on Cheltenham Road opens its doors

© Tania Richards
Noosa Heads officially opens

Autumn Art at the Square

The art hotel launches it’s autumn exhibition featuring Jamaica Street Studio artists

© Nick Robinson
Autumn Art at the Square

A new look

The Severnshed relaunches with a new look and a new menu

© Emma Price
A new look

Guilbert's New Factory

The longstanding Bristol-based chocolatiers launch their new factory and shop

© Emma Price
Guilbert's New Factory

Freaky Friday

The Devilled Egg cookery school officially launches with a spooky Halloween party

© Emma Price
Freaky Friday

Birthday Celebrations

Celebrating 70 years in business, Thorntons host a party at Aqua.

© Adam Streames
Birthday Celebrations

Help for Heroes

Smiley Miley and Property Concept in Clifton Village hosts an auction for Help for Heroes

© Emma Price
Help for Heroes

Ladies Night at Saks

Saks Hair Salon hosts a ladies night fundraiser in aid of Southmead NICU

© Adam Streames
Bonomini Art Launch

An update from Paddy and Will

The pair return from the Solomon Islands with tales of adventure...

© Nick Robinson
An update from Paddy and Will

Bonomini Art Launch

Famie Fairnie's latest exhibition opens at the Clifton hair salon

© Anna Snell
Bonomini Art Launch

Marco Pierre White Bar and Grill Opening

The new restaurant opens in style at the Doubletree Cadbury House Hotel & Spa

© Adam Streames
Marco Pierre White Bar and Grill Opening

The Mall Fashion Show

A taster of fashion’s highlights for autumn/winter 2010.

© Steve Ryan
The Mall Fashion Show

Bottelino’s Portishead Launch

The popular launch of the new Bottelino’s restaurant on the seafront at Portishead

© Steve Ryan
Bottelino’s Portishead Launch

Harvey Nichols Fashion Event

An evening dedicated to fashion and shopping at Harvey Nichols, Cabot Circus

© Adam Streames
Harvey Nichols Fashion Event

Munch Deli opens in Clifton

A taster of the delights to come from the new Munch Deli

© Nina Norman
Munch Deli opens in Clifton

Cellulite treatment preview

Ooh la la hosts a preview of an exciting new treatment...

© Steve Ryan
Cellulite treatment preview

Pampering at seanhannah

A taster of the delights to come from the new Munch Deli

© Steve Ryan
Pampering at seanhannah

Bath Art Galleries Group Launch

A launch of the new Bath Art Galleries Group at the Royal Crescent Hotel

© Emma Price
Bath Art Galleries Group Launch

Clifton Rocks Anniversary

The Clifton jewellers celebrates its one year anniversary in style.

© Adam Streames
Clifton Rocks Anniversary

Harbour Festival Fun

Music, dancing, foodie fun and Harbourside festivities.

© Emma Price
Harbour Festival Fun

Olympic Sponsorship Launch at John Lewis

John Lewis launches its Olympic sponsorship scheme for young 2012 hopefuls

© Emma Price
Olympic Sponsorship Launch at John Lewis

ss Great Britain

ss Great Britain launches The Incredible Journey exhibition 40 years after the ship returned to Bristol

© Steve Ryan
ss Great Britain Exhibition Launch

Holiday Inspiration

Ideas and inspiration for interesting holidays with cakes and Champagne at the Hotel du Van

© Steve Ryan
Holiday Inspiration

International Polo

The Americas verses England, plus country fair fun and Pimms galore at Beaufort!

© Emma Price
International Polo

Marie Curie Quiz

Black tie glamour and a quiz in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care

© Steve Ryan
Marie Curie Quiz

Sex and the City Fashion

Fashion inspiration from the film of the year at Cabot Circus catwalk shows.

© Steve Ryan
Sex and the City Fashion

Ted Baker Shopping

Exclusive evening shopping event for fans of Ted Baker, Quakers Friars.

© Adam Streames
Ted Baker Shopping

Kitchen Inspiration

Ideas for a gorgeous kitchen and tasty goodies to boot at the Bespoke showroom.

© Emma Price
Kitchen Inspiration

Butlers in the Buff

The Bristol Odeon’s premier of Sex and the City hosted by Butlers in the Buff.

© Adam Streames
Butlers in the Buff

Guy Fawkes 40th Anniversary

Fashion, dancing & drinks at Blue Reef Aquarium with Guy Fawkes Hair and Beauty.

© Adam Streames
Guy Fawkes 40th Anniversary

John Squire at Square

Exclusive launch of acclaimed artist, John Squire's striking exhibition.

© Emma Price
John Squire at Square

Cabot Circus Fashion

Style inspiration for the warmer months with floral fashions and spectacular dancing.

© Emma Price
Cabot Circus Fashion

Connecting

Business networking and a touch of glamour with the OC at 31 Corn Street.

© Emma Price
Connecting

Kitchen Inspiration

Celebrating the new Bristol In-toto launch with a cookery demonstration and edible delights.

© Emma Price
Kitchen Inspiration

A Hype 'Christmas'

The pre-Christmas event by Hype, to show their themes and new party locations.

© Adam Streames
A Hype Christmas

Exclusive Shopping

Happy customers at BOSS, exclusive discounts, refreshments and a McLaren F1 Simulator.

© Adam Streames
Exclusive shopping at BOSS

Privé Launch Party

The swish opening of new and exclusive cocktail bar.

© Adam Streames
Privé Launch Party

Followers of Fashion

Style spectacular as Harvey Nichols marked the arrival of the new season.

© Adam Streames
Harvey Nichols Fashion

Irish Celebrations

Irish breakfast, Irish dancing and Irish inspired cocktails... what more do you want at 9am.

Bristol Fashion Week

Bristol Fashion Week

An incredible catwalk show of the SS10 trends with amazing choreography.

© Adam Streames
Bristol Fashion Week

Hip to be Square

The 10th anniversary, joined by Brit award nominee Beth Rowley and the amazing magician Kieron the Mighty

Square 1st Anniversary

Working the Room

Meet Bristol’s movers and shakers – we put glamorous networking to the test at Only Connect.

© Adam Streames
Only Connect

William Yeoward @ Bracey Interiors

A fascinating talk by William on accessorising a dinner party to perfection.

William Yeoward @ Bracey Interiors

Decadence

An evening of fashion, Shaolin monks, belly dancers, burlesque acts and much more.

© Adam Streames
Decades of Decadence

Fundraising Gala

Dinner in aid of communities devastated by tsunamis in the south pacific.

© Adam Streames
Fundraising Gala

Sparkling Celebrations

Marking 1 year of their Bristol showroom with the launch of their new Hatton Garden opening.

JP Diamonds

Fashion at The Mall

The newest trends for the Autumn 09 with shoulders and structure as the key looks.

© Adam Streames
Fashion at The Mall

Fashion @ Cabot

2 days of fashion shows to celebrate Cabot Circus’ first birthday.

© Adam Streames
Fashion @ Cabot

Party aboard Harmony

White Mango’s summer party hosted by one of Bristol’s most unique venues.

© Adam Streames
SS Great Britain Party

The Brainy Bunch

Marie Curie’s annual Brain Game dinner with Star Wars’ original all-time famous Darth Vader.

© Michael McKelvaney
The Brainy Bunch

The Wales Open

Another great sporting day out at the Celtic Manor resort.

The Wales Open

Wild Things

A fascinating talk by wildlife cinematographer and photographer Martyn Colbeck.

Wild Things

Fashion at the Lido

A miraculous and exciting event on water.

© Michael McKelvaney
Fashion at the Lido

Wine Tasting

Dimmed lights and high spirits added to the intimate atmosphere at Prosecco’s wine dinner.

© Emma Price
Wine Tasting at Prosecco

All Aboard

A great showcase of the perfect party venue.

© Michael McKelvaney
SS Great Britain Party

Bristol Fashion Week

A fantastic showcase of the SS09 fashion trends by Mark Heyes and Andrew Barton.

© Michael McKelvaney

Liz Hurley

Charity Gala at the Cheltenham Racecourse with Beards.

Liz Hurley

Cookery demo

Top chefs showcased their gastronomic talent with an exclusive cookery demonstration.

Cookery Demonstration

Diamonds are Forever

Beards’ launch party for Chanel in 3 words: Elegant, Enchanting and Exclusive.

© Michael McKelvaney
Beards Diamonds

Diamond Dinner

Marie Curie Cancer Care’s charity dinner at Mercure Holland House.

Diamond Dinner

Moët Grand Vintage

An elegant evening held at the Wheatsheaf.

Moet Grand Vintage

Polo on the Beach

A fantastic day out watching polo at Sandbanks beach.

Polo on the beach

Ladies Day

Glorious weather, a fantastic location, great fashion and excellent sport.

© Emma Price
Ladies day at Celtic Manor

Roland Garros

The French answer to Wimbledon with Moët Hennessy as our fantastic host.

Roland Garros

Celebrity Tennis

Pat Cash & Jeremy Bates wowed the crowds with some show-stopping tennis!

© Emma Price
Celebrity Tennis<

Health and Beauty

Beauty and Spa

Bristol’s finest services for those wanting to beautify and detoxify.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Where will today take you…? Where will you wile away this fine eve?

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Fashion

Fashion

Make sure you’re counted amongst the best dressed in the South West...

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Food and Drink

Food

Delicious dining in a sumptuous setting? No problem.

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Home and Garden

Home and Garden

Make your home as beautiful as it can be inside and out.

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Motoring

Motoring

Hit the open road in both comfort and style.

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Shopping

Shopping

Prepare to shop til you drop...and then some more.

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Art & Photography

Property

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Travel

Travel

When the sky's the limit in choosing your perfect holiday or short break.

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