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

Community Craft for Older People

Dec 23 2024

We’re changing our Community Craft sessions so we’re able to try out more activities. Activities are free, and hot drinks and snacks are provided! Come along to these fun and friendly sessions, open to people aged 55 or over! 2nd and 9th September: We’ll be trying out pebble painting and enjoying sweet and savoury pasties.…

Something on your mind

Dec 23 2024

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

Dec 23 2024

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.

Reiki with Francesca

Dec 23 2024

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…

Bristol Wellbeing College Sessions

Dec 24 2024

Bristol Wellbeing College deliver workshops around mental health and wellbeing subjects including Confidence Building, Understanding Trauma and Coping with Low Mood. For details of what subjects that will be running in the coming months please see the Bristol Wellbeing College website.  Workshops are open to anyone who lives in Bristol and has used NHS services…

Volunteer at the Community Garden

Dec 24 2024

Do you love being outside and getting hands on with nature? Do you want to meet other people and learn new skills? We’re looking for people to come along and help out in our community garden on Tuesdays. There’s plenty to do, including weeding, clearing spaces, maintaining the borders and cutting grass, but most importantly,…

Barton Hill short walks group

Dec 30 2024

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.

Reiki with Francesca

Dec 30 2024

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…

Bristol Wellbeing College Sessions

Dec 31 2024

Bristol Wellbeing College deliver workshops around mental health and wellbeing subjects including Confidence Building, Understanding Trauma and Coping with Low Mood. For details of what subjects that will be running in the coming months please see the Bristol Wellbeing College website.  Workshops are open to anyone who lives in Bristol and has used NHS services…

Volunteer at the Community Garden

Dec 31 2024

Do you love being outside and getting hands on with nature? Do you want to meet other people and learn new skills? We’re looking for people to come along and help out in our community garden on Tuesdays. There’s plenty to do, including weeding, clearing spaces, maintaining the borders and cutting grass, but most importantly,…

Family Law and Domestic Abuse Initial Advice Drop In

Jan 2 2025

Come along to this free drop-in advice session run by Next Link and Lyons Davidson solicitors for advice on domestic abuse and family law. Sessions run on the first Thursday of the month at our Settlement Site, Ducie Road.   Please note: This event is organised by an external provider and is subject to change…

Eatwell Community Cafe

Jan 2 2025

Pop in to our Eatwell Café for a pay what you feel home-made cakes and hot drinks. The café also offers space to sit and socialise, a children’s corner, somewhere to charge mobile phones and access the internet, advice and information leaflets, and routes into our other services. We’ll be using the space for activities…