West England Hosts Turner Auction, Balloon Festival, Football Manager Change

This week in the West of England features several notable cultural and community events. Bristol is competing to acquire a newly identified JMW Turner painting, "The Rising Squall," which has been lost for 150 years and is expected to sell for £200,000 to £300,000 at Sotheby's auction, with a crowdfunder already raising significant funds to keep it in the local museum. Meanwhile, Forest Green Rovers is in the process of appointing a new football manager following the recent dismissal of Steve Cotterill after their failure to secure promotion. In Somerset, the historic church clock at St Catherine's in Montacute, one of the oldest working timepieces in the country, is set to return after undergoing restoration. Tetbury's Spencer House Gallery has opened a summer exhibition themed around indulgence, showcasing over 50 regional artists and attracting early sales to international locations, alongside a community appeal for volunteers for the Holiday at Home event supporting the elderly. Additionally, the National Portrait Gallery is hosting an interactive event inspired by artist Thom Roberts, blending portraiture with playful elements like trains and buildings, featuring hands-on workshops and a sensory-friendly space to engage families and promote inclusive creativity.