Week of Activities
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…
Community Hub Space
Our new Community Hub open-access space is live! Drop in from Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 3pm in the main building at the Settlement Site, where the reception desk used to be. You can come and have a cup of tea, meet friends, or join in with activities. We’re putting together a plan for what…
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…
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.
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…
Inside Out Hypnotherapy with Emma
Emma is a Clinical Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Personal Performance Coach who also practices EMDR. Using a combined approach of hypnotherapy and EMDR, she specialises in empowering individuals to overcome challenges such as self-love deficit, lack of direction, overwhelm, unhelpful habits, and phobias. Hypnosis is powerful at addressing immediate concerns, while EMDR enables us to uncover…
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.
Mum Circle Strength – Pregnancy Movement
Join Caafi Health for this pregnancy-friendly exercise class in our Family Centre, every Monday during term-time. No need to book, just drop in. £3 charge per session if you can (cash/card). There is an optional pre-booking to reserve a space and speed up registration during your first class. Just click here and use password 'MUMCIRCLE'…
Everyone Active Strength and Mobility Class
If you’re starting to experience difficulties in everyday activities like walking and getting up from chairs, come along to these classes to improve strength, balance and confidence in movement. For more information or to book, send an email or click here. The first session is FREE, and following sessions will be £2 each – pay…
Reading Club with Hot Meal
The Reading Club in Barton Hill is a weekly after-school programme that supports primary-aged children who don’t receive reading help at home, often because parents and carers cannot read in English. Alongside fun literacy activities, the club provides a hot meal, creating a safe, welcoming space where children can learn, grow in confidence, and enjoy…
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…
Community Hub Space
Our new Community Hub open-access space is live! Drop in from Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 3pm in the main building at the Settlement Site, where the reception desk used to be. You can come and have a cup of tea, meet friends, or join in with activities. We’re putting together a plan for what…
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…
Chai Tuesdays
Everyone is welcome! Come and join us for: Games Puzzles Conversation Chai and cake! Tea and coffee is also available. Join in with our activities, or come along and suggest what you’d like to see running in the Community Hub! These sessions take place in the entrance area if the main building at our Settlement…
Inside Out Hypnotherapy with Emma
Emma is a Clinical Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Personal Performance Coach who also practices EMDR. Using a combined approach of hypnotherapy and EMDR, she specialises in empowering individuals to overcome challenges such as self-love deficit, lack of direction, overwhelm, unhelpful habits, and phobias. Hypnosis is powerful at addressing immediate concerns, while EMDR enables us to uncover…
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
SMART Recovery Meeting – Women Only
SMART Recovery is a science-based programme to help people manage their recovery from any type of addictive behaviour. This includes addictive behaviours with substances such as alcohol, nicotine or drugs, and compulsive behaviours such as gambling. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training and is a mutual aid meeting. SMART meetings can help participants decide…
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…
St Luke’s Coffee Pot
St Luke's Coffee Pot is now meeting at Wellspring Settlement! Everyone is welcome to drop in for a hot drink, a friendly chat, and a chance to meet new people and get to know your neighbours. The Coffee Pot session takes place on Wednesday from 9.30 to 11am in the Swannery, Settlement Site. Just come…
Community Hub Space
Our new Community Hub open-access space is live! Drop in from Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 3pm in the main building at the Settlement Site, where the reception desk used to be. You can come and have a cup of tea, meet friends, or join in with activities. We’re putting together a plan for what…
Wellbeing Gardening
Come along to our friendly, drop-in gardening sessions - no experience needed and all equipment provided! Whether you're keen to grow, dig, or just enjoy being outdoors, everyone is welcome. Learn new skills, meet people, and help care for a shared green space that supports wellbeing, wildlife, and community. Due to the uneven nature of…
Inside Out Hypnotherapy with Emma
Emma is a Clinical Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Personal Performance Coach who also practices EMDR. Using a combined approach of hypnotherapy and EMDR, she specialises in empowering individuals to overcome challenges such as self-love deficit, lack of direction, overwhelm, unhelpful habits, and phobias. Hypnosis is powerful at addressing immediate concerns, while EMDR enables us to uncover…
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…
Intro to Beauty Course
Discover beauty skills in this free practical course. Boost your confidence and learn essential beauty techniques you can use in professional settings, care environments, or for yourself. To book contact Barbara 07918 647513 or email: barbara.ricci@bristol.gov.uk. Sessions will take place in Training Room 1 at our Settlement Site, Ducie Road, BS5 0AX from 1 to…
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…
Community Hub Space
Our new Community Hub open-access space is live! Drop in from Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 3pm in the main building at the Settlement Site, where the reception desk used to be. You can come and have a cup of tea, meet friends, or join in with activities. We’re putting together a plan for what…
Inside Out Hypnotherapy with Emma
Emma is a Clinical Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Personal Performance Coach who also practices EMDR. Using a combined approach of hypnotherapy and EMDR, she specialises in empowering individuals to overcome challenges such as self-love deficit, lack of direction, overwhelm, unhelpful habits, and phobias. Hypnosis is powerful at addressing immediate concerns, while EMDR enables us to uncover…
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
Drop-In Cooking Sessions
Get inspiration for using the Food Club box ingredients, learn new recipes and skills, and taste dishes from different cultures! These free drop-in cooking sessions are open to everyone and no booking is needed. You'll meet new people, and get to take home a recipe cards. Sessions run every Thursday from September 25th to December…
Alive Community Gardening Group
Come along to Bristol based charity Alive Activities and Wellspring Settlement's gardening group! The gardening group meets every Thursday from 1.30 to 3.30pm at the Settlement Site, Ducie Road and is open to all. Meet us in the central courtyard to: • Learn and share knowledge and skills with others • Socialise with other members…
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…
Inside Out Hypnotherapy with Emma
Emma is a Clinical Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Personal Performance Coach who also practices EMDR. Using a combined approach of hypnotherapy and EMDR, she specialises in empowering individuals to overcome challenges such as self-love deficit, lack of direction, overwhelm, unhelpful habits, and phobias. Hypnosis is powerful at addressing immediate concerns, while EMDR enables us to uncover…
SMART Recovery Meeting
SMART Recovery is a science-based programme to help people manage their recovery from any type of addictive behaviour. This includes addictive behaviours with substances such as alcohol, nicotine or drugs, and compulsive behaviours such as gambling. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training and is a mutual aid meeting. SMART meetings can help participants decide…
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
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…
DigiLocal Club
DigiLocal is an award winning charity giving marginalised young people the opportunity to discover and develop their digital talents. We do this by coding fun games and applications in Scratch and python. Each session is supported by two volunteer mentors and can host up to 10 young people. DigiLocal is free to attend. All equipment…