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As you know the team at BARBIE partnered with Hale Events who were hoping to bring their extremely successful Source Trade Roadshow to Bristol for the first time. It was due to take place on Thursday 18th June 2020 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, BS3 2EJ. However due...

RE-OPENING OF HIGH STREETS - HOSPITALITY SECTOR ENGAGEMENT BARBIE – The Bristol Association of Restaurants, Bars and Independent Establishments – are working with Bristol City Council to assist hospitality venues in re-opening from 4th July 2020.  This...

The first May bank holiday for 2020 has been moved to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, from Monday 4th May to Friday 8th May 2020. The Home Secretary announced this week that licensing hours for Pubs, Clubs and Bars in England and Wales that...

The team at BARBIE are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Hale Events as they bring their extremely successful Source Trade Roadshow to Bristol for the first time. Taking place on Thursday 18th June 2020 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, BS3 2EJ, this...

The Privilege Card is a 3-in-1 loyalty card concept unifying consumers, businesses and suppliers. The concept is to promote local and independent businesses whilst offering consumers a nominal discount and/or value-added service at partner businesses. Similarly,...

The BARBIE Trade Show and Post-Xmas Party is now pegged for Monday, 13th January 2020. We'll be sending out more info regarding venue, specific timings and tickets over the next few months.

We’ll be addressing the Whiteladies Road Cumulative Impact Zone with view to starting an assessment within 7 days of that date. We'll also be providing updates on the NiteWatch Board we sit on alongside Bristol City Council and recapping what we’ve been up to...

The Rugby World Cup is taking place this year in Japan, running from 20 September through until 2nd November 2019 and will of course present a great opportunity for businesses to boost their trade at the tale end of the summer. Given the time...

The next BARBIE members night will be in April 2019 - date is likely to be 8th or 15th however we will confirm together with venue shortly. A few updates such as our BARBIE board, what we have been doing with the Night Time Economy Board and also plans for the future....