Week of Activities
Monday, February 24, 2025
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February 24, 2025 -Community Strength and Mobility Class
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February 24, 2025 -Find your Village
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February 24, 2025 -Art and Craft Drop-In
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February 24, 2025 -Community Lunches for Women
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February 24, 2025 -Barton Hill short walks group
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February 24, 2025 -Strength and Balance Classes
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February 24, 2025 -Youth Work Sessions
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February 24, 2025 -Swannery Girls’ Sessions – ages 12 to 17
Community Strength and Mobility Class
An ideal community class if you want to prevent injury, get stronger, move better or are recovering from injury or surgery. A friendly strength & mobility class using body weight exercises & resistance bands (equipment provided). Suitable for all levels, as instructor Ben, can tailor every exercise to suit your ability. If you are interested…
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…
Art and Craft Drop-In
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…
Community Lunches for Women
Share some healthy and delicious, hot, halal and veggie food with other local women in these Community Lunches with a focus on healthy eating in relation to diabetes. Hosted by Local Food Ambassador, Ruqiya Mohamed, with GP guest. Lunches will be held in Training Room 5 at our Settlement Site, Ducie Road from 12.00 to…
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
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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February 25, 2025 -Shared Reading Sessions
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February 25, 2025 -Art for Wellbeing
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February 25, 2025 -Know your rights: disability law workshop
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February 25, 2025 -Learn and Play Together – 0-12 months
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February 25, 2025 -Hello Baby Antenatal Course
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February 25, 2025 -Connecting through Art and Nature
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February 25, 2025 -Changes Wellbeing Group
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February 25, 2025 -Swannery Boys’ Sessions – ages 12 to 17
Shared Reading Sessions
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…
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,…
Know your rights: disability law workshop
Have you been excluded from accessing services or treated badly because of your disability? Experienced discrimination at work, in hospital, in a shop or on public transport? Want to find out about your legal rights and where to get help? Book your place on this FREE workshop on your rights under discrimination law, run by…
Learn and Play Together – 0-12 months
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
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…
Connecting through Art and Nature
We have opportunities coming up for over 55s living in the BS5 area to get creative and learn something new. You’ll meet new people, explore new art activities, and become more confident in your creativity! Come along to our fun and friendly art group and learn a new ways to be creative using nature as your…
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…
Swannery Boys’ Sessions – ages 12 to 17
Come along and join in with the Swannery Boys' Sessions! Open to boys aged 12 to 17, every Tuesday from 3.30 to 5.30pm in the Swannery 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…
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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February 26, 2025 -Barton Hill Families Drop In
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February 26, 2025 -Dream Big Together – 55+ session
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February 26, 2025 -Food club
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February 26, 2025 -Dream Big Together – youth session
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.
Dream Big Together – 55+ session
What Will Barton Hill Look Like in 2050? Let’s Dream Big Together! Want to have your say about the future of Barton Hill? We’re inviting young people from the neighbourhood to help imagine what life could look like here in 2050 – and to share your ideas with others in the community. In separate creative…
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…
Dream Big Together – youth session
What Will Barton Hill Look Like in 2050? Let’s Dream Big Together! Want to have your say about the future of Barton Hill? We’re inviting young people from the neighbourhood to help imagine what life could look like here in 2050 – and to share your ideas with others in the community. In separate creative…
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 -Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities
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February 27, 2025 -Nurturing Program
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February 27, 2025 -Health Action Group
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February 27, 2025 -Yoga for Refugee Women
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February 27, 2025 -Concerts at lunchtime
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February 27, 2025 -Baby Hub with Infant Feeding Support
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February 27, 2025 -Swannery Youth Sessions – ages 8 to 11
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities
Being a parent can be fulfilling and enjoyable, however it can also be tough! A free, inclusive course to help parents and carers raise happy, confident children, from babies to teens. Creche spaces are available but must be booked! This course will run every Thursday from 16th January for 12 sessions, excluding school holidays, 9.30am…
Nurturing Program
A free, 10-week course for parent of children aged 2 to 8 years to help you: Understand why children behave as they do Recognise the feelings behind the behaviour Explore different approaches to discipline Find ways to develop cooperation and self-discipline in children Learn the importance of looking after ourselves A crèche is available 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.
Concerts at lunchtime
If you’re 55 or over, come a long and enjoy lunch with new friends, and a FREE performance at St George's in the centre of Bristol! Meet at our Settlement Site, Ducie Road at 11.15am to leave by taxi at 11.30 and we’ll head back from St George’s no later than 2.30pm. Transport is FREE!…
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
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
Friday, February 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025 -Women’s mid-life health workshop
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February 28, 2025 -Swannery Youth Sessions – ages 12 to 17
Women’s mid-life health workshop
Perimenopause – the transition leading up to menopause – can bring about all sorts of surprises, from brain fog to hot flushes, to mood swings and disrupted sleep. It is a perfectly natural and healthy part of a woman’s life, and not something to be feared or dreaded, as so many women sadly do. Join…
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
Saturday, March 1, 2025
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March 1, 2025 -Dads Rock
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March 1, 2025 -Community meal with FoodCycle
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…
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…
Sunday, March 2, 2025
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