BJC Roots: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

This year, Bristol Junior Chamber celebrates over 45 years of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, the now iconic festival of balloons, now emblematic of Bristol’s identity and adventuring spirit! Bristol International Balloon Fiesta began like many of the best things in life, during a Members Meeting of Bristol Junior Chamber. On March 15, 1978, Bristol […]

BJC Commemorates VE Day 80th Anniversary

Image of clothes in Air Raid Shelter in Bristol

Wednesday 8th May 2025 is VE Day, marking the eightieth anniversary of Allied victory over fascism in Europe in 1945, following six years of war. As a large port city of strategic importance, Bristol played a key role in the Second World War, providing imports and exports from across the Atlantic, serving as a major […]