Week of Activities
Find your Village
A social group for parents, pregnant women, and children aged 0 to 2. A place to meet other parents, connect, and find out what else is going on in the community. The group brings stories, songs and spirit of life back home to support your child to grow and develop. For more information call 07933…
Craft n’ cuppa
Everyone is welcome to come along on Mondays to craft, chat, and make new friends! Felt, knit, draw, or collage, or just relax and enjoy a hot drink and a biscuit, and some good company. No experience is needed, you can bring your own project along, or try something new! These sessions take place in the…
Barton Hill short walks group
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 Site 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
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
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
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
Boost Community Appointments
Boost Community aims to support people to build financial confidence and achieve their wider aspirations. We are currently running appointment only sessions. Appointments are available Tuesday to Friday each week. Please note that our waiting list for benefits, debt and money advice is temporarily closed to new referrals. Fortnightly appointments available for both housing and legal advice. To…
Bristol Wellbeing College Sessions
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…
Art for Wellbeing
Explore painting and drawing in a welcoming and relaxed environment through this Art for Wellbeing course from SGS College. A weekly creativity for wellbeing course for adults aged 19 or above. This course is free for students on certain benefits (JSA, ESA, and UC capped and low income under £23.4k, reduced tiered fee for pensions,…
Hello Baby Antenatal Course
Expectant parents are invited to join Bristol Family Hubs for a new antenatal course. The course runs over four weeks and will support you to: · Prepare for the birth experience and the early days after having your baby · Get to know your baby and how to give them the care and comfort they…
Changes Wellbeing Group
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Experiencing low mood, lacking motivation, worried or feeling isolated? Concerned about the cost of living or struggling with personal issues? Come along to the weekly wellbeing support group run by Changes Bristol, every Tuesday. This is a free, confidential, non-judgemental group run by volunteers with lived experience of mental health…
Football at The Cage
Come along for a fun and friendly kickabout! Open to boys and girls aged 12 to 17, every Tuesday from 4.00pm to 5.30pm. If the weather is bad the session will go ahead in The Swannery Youth Club instead. For more information contact Luis on 07928 813 546.
Boost Community Appointments
Boost Community aims to support people to build financial confidence and achieve their wider aspirations. We are currently running appointment only sessions. Appointments are available Tuesday to Friday each week. Please note that our waiting list for benefits, debt and money advice is temporarily closed to new referrals. Fortnightly appointments available for both housing and legal advice. To…
Barton Hill Families Drop In
Join our new free and fun stay and play group for families living in Barton Hill. Make new friends and join in with: Singing Story-telling Fun activities No need to book, just drop in to the Family Centre to join in! This group runs in term time only.
Food club
Join our Food Club to purchase a box of tasty food items every week worth approx. £10-£15 for just £3.50. It costs just £1 per year to become a member, and to join you must live or work within approximately 15 minutes of the club. Box contents are different every week, but usually contain a good variety…
Boost Community Appointments
Boost Community aims to support people to build financial confidence and achieve their wider aspirations. We are currently running appointment only sessions. Appointments are available Tuesday to Friday each week. Please note that our waiting list for benefits, debt and money advice is temporarily closed to new referrals. Fortnightly appointments available for both housing and legal advice. To…
Health Action Group
How can we make our community healthier and happier? Join our group to let us know what activities might support the health of you and your neighbours, and share your knowledge of keeping healthy in Barton Hill and surrounds. You'll be able to share your ideas and create short films about health, enjoy fun activities and…
Yoga for Refugee Women
All refugee women in Bristol, whatever ability, are welcome to come along to this free, fun and friendly class! No need to book, just come and say hi. Please note: This event is organised by an external provider and is subject to change without Wellspring Settlement’s knowledge.
Baby Hub with Infant Feeding Support
A drop in session to access health visitors or infant feeding support for parents and carers of under 5s (not a stay and play session). We are also able to support with breastfeeding if needed. Contact Shan or Saada on 0117 954 8882 for more information
Digital skills for people aged 60+
Do you need help to get the most out of your phones, tablets or other devices? Would you like some tips to help you stay safer online? Lucy from AbilityNet will be delivering a free, fun and interactive session to help you beat the scammers, use your devices with ease, and answer your questions about…
Swannery Youth Sessions – ages 8 to 11
If you’re age 8 to 11. come along to new Youth Club! 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 by email
Boost Community Appointments
Boost Community aims to support people to build financial confidence and achieve their wider aspirations. We are currently running appointment only sessions. Appointments are available Tuesday to Friday each week. Please note that our waiting list for benefits, debt and money advice is temporarily closed to new referrals. Fortnightly appointments available for both housing and legal advice. To…
Swannery Youth Sessions – ages 12 to 17
If you’re age 12 to 17. come along to Barton Hill's new Youth Club! 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
Dads Rock
Join in with this free eight-week group for under-2s and dads or male caregivers! This course uses music, stories and games to improve the mental health and wellbeing of dads, male caregivers and their little ones. Learn how child-led musical play helps with developing baby and toddler’s emotional regulation, communication, language, numeracy and creativity. You…
Chill and create for 12 to 18 year olds
Join East Africa Connections for an afternoon of free, creative workshops for 12 to 18 year olds! No booking needed, just come along to the Swannery Youth Club at our Settlement Site between 1 and 3pm on Saturday 22nd February. For more information, contact molly@evolvemusic.org.uk or call 07943 973473. Please note: This event is organised…
Community meal with FoodCycle
Join FoodCycle every Saturday for a free and tasty hot meal! No referral is needed, you can just turn up. FoodCycle also run a community meal on Wednesday evenings, so why not come to both! For more information please email bristol@foodcycle.org.uk or see the website. Please note: This event is organised by an external provider…
