There is so much you can do at Wellspring Settlement!

Better together
We’ve brought together to best of two long standing community organisations to strengthen how we serve our local community. Wellspring Settlement enables our community to actively participate in positive, life-affirming activities. We offer a unique space for residents of Barton Hill and the wider area to celebrate, learn, create, develop, relax, socialise and play. From young people to the more mature, from new residents of our locality to those who have lived here all their lives, everyone is welcome.

Wellspring Settlement Activities

Stay and play Monday session

Feb 10 2025

Come and join our fun and stimulating stay and play sessions for families in the local area. There’ll be singing, storytelling and lots of other fun activities for children aged 0-5 years and their parents/ carers.   Contact Tracey on 0117 954 8882

Craft café

Feb 10 2025

Come along on Mondays to eat, craft and chat. Felt, knit, draw, collage or just relax and enjoy a hot drink and a pancake – sweet and savoury options available. There is a suggested donation of £2 for those who would like to eat. For more information, get in touch with Jon by email, or…

Something on your mind

Feb 10 2025

Free family support by appointment only. Appointments are available if you would like to meet 1:1 with a family worker to find solutions to problems. or if you need information on anything from child routines, weaning, infant feeding, childcare, or early education. Appointments are available on: Mondays: 12.30 to 3.00 Tuesdays: 1.00 to 2.30 Wednesdays:…

Barton Hill short walks group

Feb 10 2025

Our welcoming group takes short, leisurely 30-60 minute walks around the local area. Come along to find new hidden gems, get some gentle exercise, and chat. Meet at The Settlement on Ducie Road and pop in for tea and coffee after! For more information call Sue or Sandra on 0117 955 4855.

Strength and Balance Classes

Feb 10 2025

If you’re 55+ and experiencing mobility issues, come along to these classes to improve strength, balance and mobility using resistance bands and other small equipment. The workout can be done standing or seated, and everyone goes at their own pace and ability.  make new friends, get moving, and stay for tea & coffee afterwards! Just come…

Youth Work Sessions

Feb 10 2025

Look for our friendly team of youth workers and come and have a chat! We will be around the area to: Deliver activities Listen, inspire and empower Give advice and information Signpost to other services Find out what you want to see in the area! Our youth work program is a partnership between Wellspring Settlement, Bristol Somali…

Swannery Girls’ Sessions – ages 12 to 17

Feb 10 2025

If you’re age 12 to 17. If you’re age 12 to 17, come along to Barton Hill’s new GIRLS-ONLY youth sessions! Have your say in what YOU want to see in the youth club Form new relationships in YOUR community FREE games, sports activities, and refreshments provided! For more information contact Luis: 07928 813546 or luis.dias.wsb.org.uk

Reiki with Francesca

Feb 10 2025

Part of the Complementary Health Low Cost Clinic – Complementary therapies with a reduced cost available for local residents on low income. Francesca is a registered Reiki Master Teacher Practitioner. She is fully insured with Holistic Insurance Services. Reiki is a Japanese non-invasive, energy rebalancing technique which works via the laying on of hands and the…

Boost Community Appointments

Feb 11 2025

Boost Community aims to support people to build financial confidence and achieve their wider aspirations. We are currently running appointment only sessions for advice and support on welfare benefits, managing your money & bills, debt, housing, legal issues & anything community related. Appointments are available Tuesday to Friday each week To book an appointment, please…

Stay and Play – St Phillips Marsh Nursery

Feb 11 2025

Stay and play session for children aged 0-5 years and their parent/carers, located at St Phillips Marsh Nursery, BS2 0SU. This group runs in term time only and is for parents interested in using the school.

Baby Peep

Feb 11 2025

Come along to these fun and friendly drop-in sessions for parents with babies under 1 year. Support your babies learning, talking, singing, story-telling and having fun together. A great way to get to know other families! For more information call 0117 9556971 extension 154

Shared Reading Sessions

Feb 11 2025

At Shared Reading groups, people talk, connect, and share experiences using stories and poems. There is no pressure to talk or read aloud. Groups are open to all and FREE to attend. Sessions take place twice each month. On the second Tuesday of each month, sessions will be in the Little Library at the Micro…