'Breaking the Chains', a ground breaking exhibition about Britain and the slave trade, opens Monday 23 April 2007 in Bristol's Empire and Commonwealth Museum. Planned to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, the £1 million Heritage Lottery funded exhibition will act as the centrepiece of the former major slave trading port's commemoration programme. Breaking the Chains will be a major exhibition at the museum and has been developed in partnership with Bristol City Council's Museums, Galleries and Archives service. It will pay tribute to the resilience and courage of those who were enslaved and the tireless abolition campaigners. The exhibition will run for two years. For more information visit www.empiremuseum.co.uk or call 0117 925 4980.

This exhibition in the Central Library tells the fascinating story of how Bristolians lived in 1807 ranging through trade, education, holidays, entertainment and crime. Designed to complement and build on the Abolition 200 year, it uses historical sources to capture a snapshot of Bristol as experienced by local people.

As our Bristol-in-1807 project continues, we are delighted to announce a short story competition. Budding writers everywhere are invited to create a 500-word piece for a chance to win one of these prizes: 1st Prize - £75 book token; 2nd Prize - £50 book token; 3rd Prize - £25 book token. The theme is 'The Time-Traveller's Life' - what would Bristol have been like if you lived here in 1807?

Pricing Notes: The competition is free to enter.

Booking: View full competition rules at the Event Web Site. Pick up an Entry Form at any library or download from the Event Web Site (below). The judges decision is final.

Further details: Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 5 December 2008. Word length: 500 maximum.

Voices is a diverse selection of artwork by emerging and established contemporary African and African Caribbean artists displayed together at the museum for the first time. Including artists from the Bristol area and around the UK, Voices celebrates the power of expression through art and encourages us all to respond with our own voices. Explore themes of relationships, politics, immigration, life and love through ceramics, paintings, photography and video. There will be a programme of associated events taking place. Voices is funded by Bristol City Council and The Legacy Commission.

Pricing Notes: Free entry

Screen reads: exploring the diversity of reading and writing scripts, TV and films. Visit your local and central library to find out about initiatives relating to this month's theme. This forms part of the National Year of Reading.

An audiovisual exhibition presenting the life experiences of women who have been a part of Silai for Skills, a women's textiles school in Easton. Silai Kahani project has documented the diverse stories of women who have all attended this place of friendship, opportunity and learning. The exhibition will include audio from the interviews, photographic portraits of the interviewees, an original textile timeline, made by students and artists depicting the history of Silai. A special edition book will also be available of the stories. Silai Kahani is a celebration of the achievements of all women who have been a part of Silai for skills.

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starring Jonathan Ansell

Pricing Notes: £30, £27.50, £25

Come for tea or coffee and chat about your Henbury & Brentry memories. Take a look at our photo archives, old maps, Samuel Loxton prints, local guides and more from history. Bring your own photos, newspaper cuttings, or anything you would like to share. Enter our reminiscence quiz and show us how much you really know about our local history.

Further details: Refreshments provided. No charge. We close between 1-2 for lunch.

Sport Unlimited, Bristol's new sports programme for 11-16 year olds offers a wide variety of sports and activities for children across the city. A fun and inclusive football session - learn how to develop your skills and play a match.

Pricing Notes: Per session.

Booking: If you are interested in booking a place on this session please call Jay Lee on 07795 315265 or email jay.lee@bristol.gov.uk