If you’re thinking of treating yourself to a little boutique beauty, or just fancy a nose around at the best of what UK crafts has to offer, then the date for your diary should be June 11 and 12 and your destination Bristol. The inaugural Bespoked Bristol is the first event of its kind in the country and is setting out to showcase the wealth of talent from both independent makers and small-scale manufacturers of bikes, components, kits and accessories. Names to conjure with at the show include Swrve for a fresh approach to beautiful apparel, Hammoon Cycles (Dorset-based handmade bikes), Enigma Titanium with a wealth of world-beating lightweight bike and component experience, Brian Rourke whose framesets have been synonymous with excellence for almost 4 decades, Welsh specialists Paulus Quiros and dozens more…
The show takes place at Paintworks part of Bristol’s “Creative Quarter”; tickets are £5 on the door (with accompanied children under 14 free) or buy online for an additional £1 administration fee. A limited offer for 2 for 1 tickets offer is available until May; full details available at: www.bespokedbristol.co.uk
