Be part of the live studio audience for Festival of Nature’s Show and Tell Nature!

Join the creative team of UWE student presenters at Breaking Bread for an entertaining hybrid event. Free tickets are available for three filming sessions on Wednesday 26th May.

PLEASE NOTE: that as part of the studio audience, you will appear on film. The films will be broadcast as part of the Festival of Nature from the 5th – 12th June.

During session 1, 10am-12:15pm, the following filming will take place:

Pocket Planet - Join us as our contestants compete to make the best terrarium – a pocket sized planet – in the time limit. Learn about some the planets most important cycles in miniature and vote for your favourite Pocket Planet at the end. Do try this at home!

Simply the Pest - Join us as our contestants compete to make the best terrarium – a pocket sized planet – in the time limit. Learn about some the planets most important cycles in miniature and vote for your favourite Pocket Planet at the end. Do try this at home!

What's What - Get involved in our fast-paced quiz show and learn about biomimicry – the plants and animals in nature which have inspired some of the things we use every day! Will you be a nature copy-cat pro, or have you still got a way to go?

During session 2, 12:15-2:30pm, the following filming will take place:

Turf Wars - Is the grass always greener? We will be looking at the impact that fake grass is having on our gardens, ecosystems and entire planet. I bet you cannot guess how many plastic straws astro turf is equivalent too? Time to come along and uncover the dirty secrets behind ‘clean grass’.

Be Kind - Grow Wild! - The Be Kind Grow Wild activity will show you how easy it is to make your own wildflower cards from recycled paper. With these cards you can share your kindness by giving a wildflower card to your neighbours, friends or family members. Each participant will get a hand illustrated card to write kind words on and share them with others. Moreover, by growing wildflowers you can contribute to the wildlife in the city as wildflowers provide great habitats that support a rich variety of insect life that is important for a healthy ecosystem. Be part of the movement and #bekindgrowwild !

Nothing is Waste - Challenging the idea that litter and scraps are ugly, the team will race to produce greeting cards for one lucky audience member against the clock, using only offcuts, waste and a little creativity. 

During session 3, 2:30-4pm, the following filming will take place:

Edible Neighbourhood - During the Edible Neighbourhood activity, you will learn where and how to forage in and around Bristol. It is a great opportunity to explore Bristol neighbourhoods and have a mindful and joyful experience on your walks. We will share ideas and seasonal recipes to give you an inspiration of edible plants in your local woods and foresty parks. We will also prepare locally foraged wild garlic pesto as a perfect example of Spring Green treasure in a jar. If you are a foodie or want to become one, you cannot miss this activity!

Pimp My Plant Pot - The team will give you some scalable ideas about how anyone can contribute to biodiversity, no matter how big your space.  There will be a build-your-own planter demonstration, whilst also showing how bits from your recycling can be used instead, and which food offcuts can be cultivated at home.  

About the venue

The filming is taking place at Breaking Bread on the Downs in Bristol. The event space is a large outdoor marquee. Please bring warm layers as it may be chilly. All audience seating will be socially distanced.