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...
Award-winning Bristol salon Hair at 58 celebrated its 2nd birthday at the RWA by raising thousands of pounds for Cancer Research.
A great collaboration between John Lewis and the ss Great Britain...
© Adam Streames
Kellaway Building Supplies held a very successful trade event last month at the Passenger Shed.
© Steve Ryan
The catwalk at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway was filled with colour, sparkles and fashionable splash.
© Adam Streames
A fantastic evening and opportunity to understand and find out more about the offerings at Biothecare.
© Andy Espin
All eyes were on the new Range Rover model as it was launched at the shiny new Guy Salmon showroom.
© Tania Richards
The cream of Bristol’s business networking crop descended on The Square for meetings and greetings.
© Adam Streames
Bristol’s art scene welcomed a new addition with an opening exhibition to launch Bristol Contemporary Art.
© Adam Streames
The Elemis Polo at Celtic Manor is a brilliant event helped along by a beautiful summer’s day.
Invitees to Park Furnishers queued round the building for a burger and a peak at the summer sale.
© Steve Ryan/Park Furnishers
Players and fans turn out for another exceptional Sebago Prince of Wales Cup
© Adam Streames
Jon Basker entertained members of Clifton’s Square Club as they discussed shared interests over drinks.
© Adam Streames
Brain Game raises funds and awareness for Marie Curie Cancer Care
© Cheryl Phillips
The Little Wedding Helper hosts a night of inspiration and entertainment at Riverstation
© Adam Streames
It was a battle of delicious standards as young Mint Hotel chefs competed in the Star Chef Competition.
© Emma Price
France Vs Italy
It’s a cook-off between superb French and Italian food and Wine at Prosecco.
© Cheryl Phillips
Guests of Clifton Sausage are treated to a taster menu and wines from D'Arenberg
© Cheryl Phillips
M Shed opens in style
The new Harbourside museum opens its doors for the first time
© Steve Ryan
Marco Pierre White visits Cadbury House to introduce staff and customers to his new menu
© Jason Howard
The Wales Open
World-class golf at Celtic Manor’s Twenty Ten Ryder Cup course
Famous faces attend the opening of the new £11m showroom at Cribbs Causeway.
HRH The Prince of Wales holds a reception for Bristol-based Penny Brohn Cancer Care.
Guests joined owners of the new hotel for tea and cakes, as the Mayor cuts the ribbon
© Adam Streames
The Cotham Hill restaurant hosts a butchery demo and tasting evening.
© Adam Streames
The Mall welcomes in the new season with a spectacular fashion show.
© Adam Streames
Celebrating the launch of the first Foyles Bookshop outside of London.
© Steve Ryan
Jenny Pamphilon and Pat Ward at their new sculpture exhibition.
© Emma Price
Celebrating the launch of the new hockey pitch at Clifton College Sports.
© Emma Price
Fans of the business and social networking event gather at The Living Room.
© Adam Streames
Pupils at Badminton School take part in a Trashion show from outfits they created on a ‘recycling’ theme.
Celebrating the launch of the 2011 Relais & Chateaux Guide at the lovely Royal Crescent Hotel.
© Steve Ryan
The Celtic Manor Resort’s collection of restaurants welcomes in the new management team.
Uncanny Views
Superb young artists and enthusiasts gather at the latest exhibition for nomadic gallery, Antlers
© Emma Price
Park Furnishers Goes Large
Bristol’s finest interior store opens its huge new showroom with a bang.
© Emma Price
That 60s Style
It’s cause for celebration as Cotham’s The Hill re-launches with fab 60s décor
© Adam Streames
The Tog Store Opening
As the Tog Store gets a new home, AREA pay them a visit for some outdoor inspiration
© Kerry Walker
Cadbury House Wedding Fayre
Cadbury House welcomes engaged couples to the hotel for wedding inspiration.
© Adam Streames
Crystal Clear Showroom Launch
Crystal Clear welcome customers to their showroom launch.
© Emma Price
Only Connect Xmas Connections
James Breeze and his team of hold the year's best networking event.
© Tania Richards & Emma Price
Pilgrim Celebrates 1 Year at the Mall
Celebrations get underway as Pilgrim mark 1 year at The Mall Cribbs Causeway
© Emma Price
The SVEA Wedding Fayre
SVEA hosts the wedding fayre with a stunning winter wonderland theme.
© Nick Robinson
Noosa Heads officially opens
The new salon on Cheltenham Road opens its doors
© Tania Richards
Autumn Art at the Square
The art hotel launches it’s autumn exhibition featuring Jamaica Street Studio artists
© Nick Robinson
A new look
The Severnshed relaunches with a new look and a new menu
© Emma Price
Guilbert's New Factory
The longstanding Bristol-based chocolatiers launch their new factory and shop
© Emma Price
Freaky Friday
The Devilled Egg cookery school officially launches with a spooky Halloween party
© Emma Price
Birthday Celebrations
Celebrating 70 years in business, Thorntons host a party at Aqua.
© Adam Streames
Help for Heroes
Smiley Miley and Property Concept in Clifton Village hosts an auction for Help for Heroes
© Emma Price
Ladies Night at Saks
Saks Hair Salon hosts a ladies night fundraiser in aid of Southmead NICU
© Adam Streames
An update from Paddy and Will
The pair return from the Solomon Islands with tales of adventure...
© Nick Robinson
Bonomini Art Launch
Famie Fairnie's latest exhibition opens at the Clifton hair salon
© Anna Snell
Marco Pierre White Bar and Grill Opening
The new restaurant opens in style at the Doubletree Cadbury House Hotel & Spa
© Adam Streames
The Mall Fashion Show
A taster of fashion’s highlights for autumn/winter 2010.
© Steve Ryan
Bottelino’s Portishead Launch
The popular launch of the new Bottelino’s restaurant on the seafront at Portishead
© Steve Ryan
Harvey Nichols Fashion Event
An evening dedicated to fashion and shopping at Harvey Nichols, Cabot Circus
© Adam Streames
Munch Deli opens in Clifton
A taster of the delights to come from the new Munch Deli
© Nina Norman
Cellulite treatment preview
Ooh la la hosts a preview of an exciting new treatment...
© Steve Ryan
Pampering at seanhannah
A taster of the delights to come from the new Munch Deli
© Steve Ryan
Bath Art Galleries Group Launch
A launch of the new Bath Art Galleries Group at the Royal Crescent Hotel
© Emma Price
Clifton Rocks Anniversary
The Clifton jewellers celebrates its one year anniversary in style.
© Adam Streames
Harbour Festival Fun
Music, dancing, foodie fun and Harbourside festivities.
© Emma Price
Olympic Sponsorship Launch at John Lewis
John Lewis launches its Olympic sponsorship scheme for young 2012 hopefuls
© Emma Price
ss Great Britain
ss Great Britain launches The Incredible Journey exhibition 40 years after the ship returned to Bristol
© Steve Ryan
Holiday Inspiration
Ideas and inspiration for interesting holidays with cakes and Champagne at the Hotel du Van
© Steve Ryan
International Polo
The Americas verses England, plus country fair fun and Pimms galore at Beaufort!
© Emma Price
Marie Curie Quiz
Black tie glamour and a quiz in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care
© Steve Ryan
Sex and the City Fashion
Fashion inspiration from the film of the year at Cabot Circus catwalk shows.
© Steve Ryan
Ted Baker Shopping
Exclusive evening shopping event for fans of Ted Baker, Quakers Friars.
© Adam Streames
Kitchen Inspiration
Ideas for a gorgeous kitchen and tasty goodies to boot at the Bespoke showroom.
© Emma Price
Butlers in the Buff
The Bristol Odeon’s premier of Sex and the City hosted by Butlers in the Buff.
© Adam Streames
Guy Fawkes 40th Anniversary
Fashion, dancing & drinks at Blue Reef Aquarium with Guy Fawkes Hair and Beauty.
© Adam Streames
John Squire at Square
Exclusive launch of acclaimed artist, John Squire's striking exhibition.
© Emma Price
Cabot Circus Fashion
Style inspiration for the warmer months with floral fashions and spectacular dancing.
© Emma Price
Connecting
Business networking and a touch of glamour with the OC at 31 Corn Street.
© Emma Price
Kitchen Inspiration
Celebrating the new Bristol In-toto launch with a cookery demonstration and edible delights.
© Emma Price
A Hype 'Christmas'
The pre-Christmas event by Hype, to show their themes and new party locations.
© Adam Streames
Exclusive Shopping
Happy customers at BOSS, exclusive discounts, refreshments and a McLaren F1 Simulator.
© Adam Streames
Privé Launch Party
The swish opening of new and exclusive cocktail bar.
© Adam Streames
Followers of Fashion
Style spectacular as Harvey Nichols marked the arrival of the new season.
© Adam Streames
Irish Celebrations
Irish breakfast, Irish dancing and Irish inspired cocktails... what more do you want at 9am.
Bristol Fashion Week
An incredible catwalk show of the SS10 trends with amazing choreography.
© Adam Streames
Hip to be Square
The 10th anniversary, joined by Brit award nominee Beth Rowley and the amazing magician Kieron the Mighty
Working the Room
Meet Bristol’s movers and shakers – we put glamorous networking to the test at Only Connect.
© Adam Streames
William Yeoward @ Bracey Interiors
A fascinating talk by William on accessorising a dinner party to perfection.
Decadence
An evening of fashion, Shaolin monks, belly dancers, burlesque acts and much more.
© Adam Streames
Fundraising Gala
Dinner in aid of communities devastated by tsunamis in the south pacific.
© Adam Streames
Sparkling Celebrations
Marking 1 year of their Bristol showroom with the launch of their new Hatton Garden opening.
Fashion at The Mall
The newest trends for the Autumn 09 with shoulders and structure as the key looks.
© Adam Streames
Fashion @ Cabot
2 days of fashion shows to celebrate Cabot Circus’ first birthday.
© Adam Streames
Party aboard Harmony
White Mango’s summer party hosted by one of Bristol’s most unique venues.
© Adam Streames
The Brainy Bunch
Marie Curie’s annual Brain Game dinner with Star Wars’ original all-time famous Darth Vader.
© Michael McKelvaney
The Wales Open
Another great sporting day out at the Celtic Manor resort.
Wild Things
A fascinating talk by wildlife cinematographer and photographer Martyn Colbeck.
Fashion at the Lido
A miraculous and exciting event on water.
© Michael McKelvaney
Wine Tasting
Dimmed lights and high spirits added to the intimate atmosphere at Prosecco’s wine dinner.
© Emma Price
All Aboard
A great showcase of the perfect party venue.
© Michael McKelvaney
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.
Cookery demo
Top chefs showcased their gastronomic talent with an exclusive cookery demonstration.
Diamonds are Forever
Beards’ launch party for Chanel in 3 words: Elegant, Enchanting and Exclusive.
© Michael McKelvaney
Diamond Dinner
Marie Curie Cancer Care’s charity dinner at Mercure Holland House.
Moët Grand Vintage
An elegant evening held at the Wheatsheaf.
Polo on the Beach
A fantastic day out watching polo at Sandbanks beach.
Ladies Day
Glorious weather, a fantastic location, great fashion and excellent sport.
© Emma Price
Roland Garros
The French answer to Wimbledon with Moët Hennessy as our fantastic host.
Celebrity Tennis
Pat Cash & Jeremy Bates wowed the crowds with some show-stopping tennis!
© Emma Price