Bristol area turns to September early as flu bookings and autumn events open

Bristol and the surrounding West of England are already looking ahead to September, with health, charity, arts and sports organisations opening bookings or announcing dates for the autumn [2][3][5][6][8][7][4][1].

NHS England said the health service is starting winter preparations earlier than ever and that the national flu jab booking system opened on 17 August, with vaccinations beginning on 1 September [2]. Eligible people, including pregnant women and children, can pre-book appointments, the NHS said [2].

Bristol Water said it opened applications on 18 August for the second annual Chew Valley Reservoir Run, which will take place from 9am on Sunday 20 September 2026 and raise money for The Grand Appeal, the official charity for Bristol Children’s Hospital [3]. Last year the Reservoir Run raised £2,450 for the charity, Bristol Water said [3].

Other September dates announced in recent days include a dog-friendly weekend at Clarks Village in Street on 12–13 September [5], a return to Tobacco Factory Theatres by actor and storyteller Kirris Riviere with “Pieces of My Life” this September [6], Gloucester’s first TEDx event this September [8], and a Bristol Civic Society members’ meeting about the city centre on 22 September 2026 [7].

In sport, Bath Voice reported that Bath City Football Club’s men’s first team will play in the Southern League this season after relegation in May and published September fixtures [4]. Bristol City FC said A Level and BTEC results day marked the end of an era for many of its 2025/26 second-year scholars [1].