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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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Book Club
The BJC Book Club is currently reading The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin. We’ll be meeting at the Bristol Old Vic to discuss the book, please do join us, even if you haven’t read the book.
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AGM
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*SOLD OUT* Bristol Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
Business West are hosting their Bristol Chamber Networking Breakfast at Ashton Gate Stadium and would like to warmly welcome BJC members to attend. 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 Co-Chair of Business, Enterprise and Education Kathryn Binnie.
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Bristol Distinguished Address Series, Nick Hounsfield – The Bristol Surfer
Nick Hounsfield – The Bristol Surfer, Visionary entrepreneur of The Wave, and a pioneer of ‘blue health’ will share the story of his vision, resilience and optimism after suffering a major stroke in 2020, that led him to challenge conventional ideas of business, wellness and sustainability – and build the first inland surfing destination in the UK. Book your place on the link below and let us know if you are going!
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Gin Distillery Tour
Come and join us for a tour around the 6’Oclock Gin Distillery! Learn what goes into the art of gin-making and enjoy some tastings from this local artisan businessPlease be warned, tickets to this exclusive event will sell fast and are on a first come, first served basis. If you’re interested in sharing transport to the venue, reach out to our Chair of Heritage and Culture, Lara Wiggin.
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Board Talk: Insights in Action
UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus
Are you a board director, or do you aspire to be on in the future? Is so, you may be interested in joining UWE for ‘Board Talk: Insights in Action’ on Thursday 20th March from 18:00 at UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus. Kathryn Bishop and Gillian Camm bring their expert insights to life in this intimate and transformative workshop. Exploring key themes from their book, this session is an opportunity to understand better what makes a board of directors effect – what can help and what can hinder?
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BJC Bowling
A BJC favourite returns as we go bowling! Join us for a game of bowling at the newest Bristol bowling venue where we’ll enjoy an evening of light competition, and entertaining conversation.
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International Women’s Day Panel
We are excited to announce our upcoming event to celebrate International Women’s Day, and the theme of Accelerate Action.
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Annual Dinner
The 2024/2025 BJC Annual Dinner will be taking place on Friday 7th March at the prestigious Bristol Museum.
Join us for our black-tie final celebration which is open to both members and non-members.
Included in your ticket will be a sparkling reception, a four-course dinner and entertainment. There will also be a charity raffle raising very much needed funds for a local charity.
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Monthly Speaker – Ed Rowberry
On the first Tuesday of every month, our president will ask a speaker to come and speak to our members. Speaker and venue changes every month so keep an eye out here for the most up to date details.
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The Women Who Built Bristol @ Bristol Old Vic
For one night only, What The Frock! Comedy returns to Bristol – to mark the launch of ‘The Women Who Built Bristol: Volume Three’ by author Jane Duffus. Join us at the beautiful Cooper’s Hall at Bristol Old Vic, where multi award-winning comedian Ada Campe will be your host for the evening. Please let Lara know if you have booked a ticket.
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Wine Club
Join our very own Head of Wine, Oli Stavrakakis, for the final BJC Wine Club event of the year. An absolute classic – it’s old world vs. new world. See how different climates, and wine-making techniques can produce such vastly different wines – even those from the same grape varietal! Get ready to try some old favourites, and hopefully find something new as well…
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BJC in Conversation: Celebrating Creative Bristol
For our last BJC In Conversation event of the BJC year, we’re exploring the creative heart of Bristol and the very talented people that make up our arts and creative industries. Creativity is the lifeblood of Bristol, but there’s so much more to the creative sector than Banksy and Aardman Animations. Come and hear from leading practitioners over a glass of wine about their creative practice, their journey into the sector and why it’s so critical to the growth and prosperity of our city.
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Wiper and True Brewery Tour
Join us for a Brewery Tour of Wiper and True, where we can explore the behind-the-scenes magic of the beers you know and love! Fun and informative for any level or brewing and beer knowledge, where we’ll hear the story of Wiper and True and most important, sample a pint direct from the source! Bristol Junior Chamber have subsidised part of the cost for the tour.
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BJC 39ers Lunch
Please join us in February for our BJC 39ers Lunch at the River Grille Restaurant at the beautiful Bristol Hotel. Our 39ers lunches bring together current members and our alumni for a lunchtime of conversing, networking, and sharing fond memories of the Bristol Junior Chamber over the years.
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Personal Finance Workshop
Join BJC members Adam Wells and Oli Stavrakakis for an informative evening on personal finance. Adam, a mortgage adviser with 15 years of experience, will share insights on getting onto the property ladder and securing the best deals for your circumstances. Oli, from McKenzie & Co., will then cover financial planning, including making your money work harder, protecting your income and assets, and planning for future financial freedom.
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Galentines Day Styling Session
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a stylish twist! Join us for a fun and informative styling presentation by Personal Stylist and former BJC member, Gem Alaway. During the session, one lucky attendee will also receive a sample seasonal colour analysis!
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Book Club
The BJC Book Club is currently reading The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. If you have set yourself the challenge of reading more books in 2025, then please join our Whatsapp community to find out more…!
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Podcasts
Below you can find podcasts from various members, past presidents and 39ers about their experiences and what the BJC offered them.
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.
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.
We are looking for volunteers to come along to Mangotsfield School on Monday 3rd March to speak about their career. The event is running from 12-3pm so if you can spare some time and are happy to talk to the next generation about their next move, then please get in touch with Connor Jones.
Are you interested in working with a Board of Trustees to support one of Bristol’s ‘coolest’ brands? Circomedia are looking for a Treasurer. If you are interested in finding out more, please do get in touch here.
Would your company be interested in Sponsoring the Bristol Bear Community Foundation’s biggest Charity event. Find out more details here.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of people in Bristol? Do you have the expertise, leadership, and commitment to help shape the future of our city? An Expression of Interest process has been opened for anyone interested in taking up roles on the Children and Young People’s Board, Culture Board, and Economy and Skills Board. The City Office is looking for board members from a range of organisation types and sizes to ensure diverse boards that represent different sectors, backgrounds and professional experiences. More details available here
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