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Previous Events
The list below shows previous events . Use the calendar to find an event for a particular date.
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BJC Monthly Meeting & Averys Wine Tasting
Join us for an evening of tutored wine tasting!
The August BJC monthly meeting will be held at Averys Wine Merchants where we will be treated to an evening of tutored wine tasting.
This personal tasting experience will see the BJC have exclusive use of the Cellars with a glass of fizz on arrival and a great selection of wines along with cheese from Averys’ local suppliers.
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of networking, learning and of course…wine!
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Summer Party
Join us for an evening of sunshine, great food, and local drinks at the BJC Summer Social. We’ve got exclusive use of the stretch tent and café, making it a great sport to unwind and catch-up with fellow members and guests. Link to tickets will be released soon!
This is a BJC event but is open to non-members, so feel free to bring along up to two guests! Don’t miss one of our most relaxed socials of the year – we can’t wait to see you there!
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BJC / BJLD / BYP Summer Networking Charity Rounders
Join us for the BJC / BJLD / BYP Summer Networking Charity Rounders on Thursday 16th July!
Meet for 6pm on The Downs, near the Water Tower (BS9 1FG). Then afterwards at The Kings Arms, Whiteladies Road, BS8 2XZ.
All proceeds will go to this year’s chosen charity, Bristol Animal Rescue Centre.
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Bristol Pride 2026
Bristol Junior Chamber goes to Bristol Pride 2026! 🌈
Join Bristol Junior Chamber as we celebrate one of the city’s biggest and most vibrant events – Bristol Pride 2026!
Whether you’d like to march with us through the city or simply join us for the festival afterwards, everyone is welcome. Please fee free to bring plus ones to this event!
Option 1: Join the Pride March & Festival
We’ll meet from 10:00am in Castle Park, before joining the official Bristol Pride Parade where you will be given a BJC branded T-shirt to wear (optional).
The march is approximately 2 miles long, taking around an hour to complete as we walk through the city centre to the Harbourside. It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate diversity, show support for the LGBTQ+ community, and experience the incredible atmosphere alongside thousands of others.
After the march, we’ll make our way to Pride Day on The Downs, where we’ll spend the afternoon enjoying the festival together.
Option 2: Join us for the Festival Only
If you’d prefer to skip the march, you’re very welcome to meet us at approximately 12:30pm at The Bristol Old Vic.
From there, we’ll head to The Downs together using the free Pride shuttle buses (included with your festival wristband) or public transport.
Pride Day on The Downs
Pride Day is one of the UK’s largest Pride festivals, welcoming around 40,000 people each year. Expect multiple live music stages, incredible performances, food and drink vendors, market stalls, community organisations, and a fantastic festival atmosphere that continues throughout the afternoon and evening.
Festival Wristbands
All attendees will need a General Admission wristband (£17.50), which includes:
- Entry to Pride Day on The Downs
- Free travel on First Bus throughout Pride Day
- Free Pride shuttle buses
- Discounted food and drink prices
- Additional Pride partner benefits
Purchase your tickets here. Non-BJC members also welcome!
We’d love to see as many members as possible come along to what should be an extremely fabulous day. Whether you’re a long-time Pride attendee or joining for the very first time, we hope to see you there!
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Monthly Speaker – His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE CStJ
We’re delighted to welcome His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE SCtJ as our guest speaker for this month’s meeting. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years in the corporate world, Peaches has been a leading voice in promoting diversity and inclusion through initiatives such as the Race for Opportunity campaign with Business in the Community. She has also served on a wide range of boards across the NHS, media, and public sector, before being appointed as Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol.
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear insights from a highly respected leader who has helped shape both business and civic life in the region — offering valuable perspectives on leadership, inclusion, and the role we can all play in our communities.
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Nature, Growth and Skills – Introducing the Western Forest
Join business leaders from across the region for a networking breakfast and introduction to the Western Forest, England’s first national forest for 30 years.
This event explores how the programme will deliver nature recovery and growth in the region, with a special spotlight on the regional skills agenda.
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Glos Vs Somerset T20
It’s that time of year again when the T20 cricket heads to Bristol! If you are keen on joining us for the match between Glos vs. Somerset on the evening of Friday 5th June, at 7pm, please reach out to Chair of Sport, Katy Cooper, to register your interest by lunchtime on Monday 20th April.
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Monthly Speaker
We’re delighted to welcome Lord Marvin Rees as our speaker for June’s Monthly Meeting. As the former Mayor of Bristol, Marvin played a pivotal role in shaping the city’s direction — from driving inclusive growth to championing Bristol on the national and international stage. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand insights into the challenges and successes behind some of the city’s biggest developments, and to reflect on the role we can all play in shaping Bristol’s future. It’s also a great one to bring a guest along to, particularly if they’re interested in leadership, impact, and the future of our city.
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Walking Club – Avon Gorge riverside walk – Pill to Brunel Lock
The next walk will be taking place on Sunday 31st May. Whether you are an experienced hiker or just fancy a stroll, then walking club is for you! Remember – it’s about the journey, not necessarily the destination! You can also find more information on our WhatsApp Community or by getting in contact with Katy Cooper.
- 7 miles / 11 km riverside walk (2-3 hours), mostly flat with views of the Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods and Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Starting at Chapel Pill Lane and finishing at The Pump House, Brunel Lock, with optional lunch at 1pm
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Bristol Bears vs. Bath Rugby
That’s right – the local derby returns to Ashton Gate under the lights on a Friday night, and you could be there! At this stage, we are simply looking for expressions of interest so please do let us know if you would like a ticket and we will do the rest. Tickets are £30 each which we have managed to secure at a discounted rate. Please get in touch with our IPP, Connor Jones, for more information.
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Spring Drinks
We are delighted to announce one of the main fixtures in the BJC calendar, Spring Drinks, will be returning on Thursday 14th May at the stunning RWA. We have exclusive after hours hire of the RWA and members and guests alike will have the opportunity to explore the ‘Dance Out’ exhibition that will be on display on the evening.
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BJC: What’s Next?
Join us for our first BJC Monthly Speaker event of the BJC Year…with a twist…
On the 5th of May, we’re bringing members together for a Mastermind Session – a chance to reflect on some of BJC’s most impactful initiatives (and a few that didn’t quite go to plan) and help shape what comes next. Expect ideas, collaboration, and the opportunity to leave your mark on the future of the Chamber. It’s not your usual format… and it may or may not involve pizza. 🍕
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BJC International Women’s Day Panel
About this event
We are excited to announce our upcoming event to celebrate International Women’s Day, and the theme of Give to Gain.
Timings:
- 6pm: Arrival, Drinks and Networking
- 6.30pm: Panel Discussion and Q&A
- 7.30pm: Canapes, Drinks and Networking
- 8.30pm: Event Close
What can I expect?
With the opportunity to hear from our panel and get involved in discussions around the theme of Give to Gain in the world of work and beyond, this event will allow you to connect, collaborate, and share your ideas with the local business community.
Our panellists:
- Karl Brown, Commercial Property Partner, Clarke Willmott LLP
- Rachel Mostyn, Co-Founder, Women’s Work Lab
- Palie Smart, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Civic Engagement, University of Bristol
- Chaired by Emma Carter, Director of Income Generation and Engagement, Royal Lifesaving Society UK
Who can attend?
This event is open to all BJC members & guests and Business West Members and we encourage you to join us for an evening of inspiration, connection and empowerment.
We would love to see male allies, those who want to do something for International Women’s Day, or those who simply want to interact and listen to our fantastic panel.
Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day together and #GiveToGain.
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BJC Annual Dinner
That’s right, tickets are now available for our BJC Annual Dinner. Our hallmark black-tie event of the year is here, and this is your chance to secure your tickets using the button below! There are also ample sponsorship opportunities available and so please do get in touch with our Chair of Social and Events, Sarah Ameson, if you would like to find out more!
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BJC School Interviews Programme 🎒
We would love for you to take part in our Mock Interview Day at Blaise High School, an excellent opportunity to inspire and support their year 10 students as they prepare for their future careers. Get in touch with our Chair of Education and Skills, Taran-Jade Walton, for more information.
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Monthly Speaker
Jake Heenan is the founder of Burra, a multi-site café business built alongside a professional rugby career. His work focuses on translating elite sport principles into practical leadership, team culture, and operational excellence in business. Join us for this exclusive insight by securing your ticket here!
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Networking Breakfast, hosted by Bristol Chamber
Business West are hosting their Bristol Chamber Networking Breakfast at Leigh Court and would like to warmly welcome BJC members to attend. If you would like to join, please book on here. There is a BJC ticket option, so we ask for you to please select this option upon registering. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Chair of Business & Enterprise Kathryn Binnie.
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New Members Evening
Join us for the Bristol Junior Chamber’s New Members Evening! It’s a great chance to learn more about the BJC, meet fellow new members, and connect with existing ones in a relaxed setting. Whether you’ve just joined or are already involved, we’d love to see you there. Get in touch with Zara for more information, or join our new members WhatsApp group!
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Bristol Junior Chamber Members Dinner
Our annual black-tie BJC Members’ Dinner will be taking place on Friday 17th October at Clifton Club. Tickets to this very special, members only night are available to purchase now! Join us for this exquisite event, which for £56 (+booking fee), includes a four-course meal with wine pairings in beautiful surroundings.
This is always a calendar highlight and we hope you can join us – so don’t delay and buy your ticket here now before they sell out!
Please remember this is only open to BJC members who have paid this year’s membership subscription, and only one ticket per person can be purchased.
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BJC Networking Breakfast
Join the Bristol Junior Chamber for an informal networking breakfast at RWK Goodman, over pastries and coffee before heading into the office for the day! This event is a great opportunity to catch-up and network with fellow members.
New member applications
Here you can find the most recent new membership application forms. Applications will be live on the website for 7 days before being removed. Please contact [email protected] if you have any comments.
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Podcasts
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Opportunities
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We have lots of other ways of benefiting from your membership. Whether discount codes or helping the community. Have a browse below to see if any offers suit you.
St Werburghs City Farm are looking for a passionate Treasurer who can proactively work with the Board, Director, Operations Team and Staff to guide the charity and strengthen their community services.
The responsibilties of the Treasurer include:
Overseeing the presentation of budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
Supporting the Finance Manager by providing advice and support routinely and as required.
Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and income and cost management.
They recognise that their board would be stronger with the addition of the following skills/experiences:
Experienced charity accountant / finance professional
Legal support experience
Read the full role description here.
Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary, and they welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.
To apply, send an email with your contact info, a letter about why you want to join and a CV to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 27th July.
Winterbourne Academy is seeking professionals and employers to support its upcoming Post-16 Futures Week by volunteering at a Mock Interview Event for Year 12 students.
This is an excellent opportunity for members to share their experience, support young people preparing for the world of work, and help students build confidence ahead of future applications for employment, apprenticeships, and higher education.
Volunteers will take part in a series of 30-minute interview sessions, including a short mock interview followed by verbal and written feedback. Students will provide CVs in advance, and feedback on both interview performance and CV presentation would be greatly appreciated.
The event will take place on:
Wednesday 15 July 2026
9:00am – 12:00 noon
Your support would make a meaningful difference in helping students develop communication skills, understand employer expectations, and prepare for their next steps.
If you or your organisation would be interested in supporting the event or would like further information, please contact Adam Shea, Chair of Education and Skills on [email protected].
The West of England Careers Hub is currently seeking employers to offer traditional five-day work experience placements for Year 10 students during June and early July 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for members, and their organisations, to support young people in gaining valuable insight into the world of work, while also developing future talent pipelines and strengthening links with the local community.
In addition, there is a growing need for daytime workplace visits for small groups of SEND students and those in alternative learning provision. These visits can have a significant impact, helping to build confidence, raise aspirations, and provide meaningful exposure to different career paths.
If you or your employer are able to support in any capacity, please contact Adam Shea, Chair of Education and Skills for further information.
Are you wanting to give back to your local community? Then a role as an Enterprise Adviser with the West of England Combined Authority could be just for you. Being an Enterprise Adviser gives you the opportunity to work with a local school in your area to refine and enhance their careers and opportunities offering to pupils. It is the opportunity to have a lasting impact on the school, but more importantly, on the next generation. Please visit the website to find out more, or get in touch with Vice President, Connor Jones who has been doing the role for the last three years.
Something that has not yet made its way on to the curriculum of schools up and down the country is financial education. This is vitally important, and something that should have been taught in schools for many years. There is now an opportunity to change this for the younger younger generation. If you would like to find out how you can get involved, please get in touch with our Vice President, Connor Jones, for more information.
The University of the West of England is looking for mentors. No prior experience, qualifications, or expertise needed – just your brilliant self! Please get in touch with our Vice President, Connor Jones, for more information.
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