Steve Mellen

South Bristol

Online Journalist at BBC

BBC journalist and book writer. Bath Spa MA Creative Writing graduate. Fan of Pacific North West and Bristol. All views my own.

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Funderworld, Lionesses and jazz brunches

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Steve Mellen

Bristol in Pictures: All roads lead to The DownsSteve MellenGetty ImagesEngland Women thrashed Belgium in front of more than 23,000 fans at Ashton Gate on Friday nightAlong with the sight of blooming daffodils and ice cream vans, a sure indication that spring is here is the arrival of Funderworld on The Downs, the huge amusement park now a regular part of Bristol's calendar.
Annie Mac, Prince William and Tony Robinson

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Steve Mellen

Bristol in Pictures: Time to hit the dance floorSteve MellenAnna Barclay/Getty ImagesThe signature look of Bristol captured by Getty photographer Anna Barclay this week - colourful houses in TotterdownWell, where to begin? It's all been going on in Bristol this week. First, legendary DJ Annie Mac packed them in at Prospect, then the Prince of Wales dropped in at Pensford.
City, Rovers, the Bears and Bradley Wiggins

1 month ago | bbc.com | Steve Mellen

Bristol in Pictures: The sweet taste of victorySteve Mellen@grapplingwithimagesUWE's American football players were among those celebrating this weekIt's been all about the winning feeling in Bristol this week, with American footballers from UWE, choir members from Badminton School and hotel staff all taking home trophies and awards. There was also a high-scoring victory for the Bears at Ashton Gate, and the end of a hit musical at the Hippodrome.
Shakespeare, Lent and World Book Day

1 month ago | bbc.com | Steve Mellen

Bristol in Pictures: All the city's a stageSteve MellenSBL AcademyStaff at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, as at many schools across the city, got into the swing of things during World Book DayBristol is the place to be if you like Shakespeare at the moment, with one play currently on and another beginning this week. The city's schools embraced World Book Day with enthusiasm on Thursday, as you will be able to see in our pictures.
Bristol in Pictures: Emerging from the gloom

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Steve Mellen

The first of the 'Sister Sessions' - women-only surfing time at The Wave - took place this week [The Wave]The skies are now light after 5pm and at the end of next weekend we will be in March. Is it too soon to start dreaming of spring? Winter may well have a few more weeks to throw at us but there have been plenty of reasons to be cheerful in the city this week thanks to awards, comedians, a chance to try surfing and a special four-legged friend - as you will find in our weekly image round-up.
Ilona Maher, Cut Capers, City and Rovers

2 months ago | bbc.com | Steve Mellen

Bristol in Pictures: Cheering on our teamsSteve MellenRogan Thomson/Bristol City FCLoud and proud: Bristol City fans cheer their team on during the 2-0 win against Stoke City at Ashton Gate on WednesdayThis time of year is dull, some say. Not in Bristol. From an internationally-famous comedy festival to live music, multiple matches that attracted tens of thousands of sports fans and the last night of the light festival, there's been something on every night.
Bristol in Pictures: Royals, Rovers and remembering

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Steve Mellen

The Bristol Light Festival has been bringing large crowds into the city after dark [Andre Pattenden]It is the last day of the Bristol Light Festival 2025, an event which has brought crowds of people to the city centre to see the after-dark attractions. Talking of after dark, a special show at Bristol Old Vic has been taking audiences through 144 episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer - despite having just one cast member.
Bristol in Pictures: Royals, Rovers and remembering

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Steve Mellen

Steve Mellen - BBC News, BristolSun, February 9, 2025 at 7:12 AM UTC2 min readThe Bristol Light Festival has been bringing large crowds into the city after dark [Andre Pattenden]It is the last day of the Bristol Light Festival 2025, an event which has brought crowds of people to the city centre to see the after-dark attractions. Talking of after dark, a special show at Bristol Old Vic has been taking audiences through 144 episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer - despite having just one cast member.
Bristol in Pictures: Let there be light

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Steve Mellen

The Bristol Light Festival has returned to the city, with illuminations across the centre [Andre Pattenden]Generate Key TakeawaysThere has been a welcome burst of light across Bristol city centre this week as the light festival returned, bringing flamingos to College Green, glowing swings in Queen Square and many more attractions.
Bristol in Pictures: Let there be light

2 months ago | aol.com | Steve Mellen

There has been a welcome burst of light across Bristol city centre this week as the light festival returned, bringing flamingos to College Green, glowing swings in Queen Square and many more attractions. Enthusiastic ravers combined their love of music and running to raise money for charity, and there were some new woolly arrivals at one of the animal parks near the city. Lunar New Year celebrations have also been livening up Bristol as our Chinese communities mark the turning of the season.