Written by Tina Brown Welcome to the Bristol Reggae Orchestra! A collective of around 25 local musicians who all love reggae! The musicians come from various musical backgrounds and experiences, bringingus a unique, inspiring and uplifting project that has the community at its heart. In early 2010, Chris Williams, a local Jamaican resident spoke to Stella Quinlivan (former co-ordinator of the St. Pauls Learning Centre). ‘What St. Paul’s needs’, he
The Christmas period is a time for celebration, but if you are looking after someone with an illness or disability it can mean added demands on top of an already stressful day-to-day life. Did you know there is a local charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers? Carers Support Centre offer a range of services for carers of all ages living in Bristol & South Gloucestershire. If you help look after family or friends who could not manage without this help, you
There is some great community project work for display, art work from Michele Curtis and some of M Shed’s ‘Somalis in Bristol’ exhibits have been loaned for display too. Plenty to see as well as the usual mince pie and a glass of mulled wine! Including: Shining Lights Community Arts Project, Choir & Singing, Christmas Wreaths, Cakes & Mince Pies, Hot Food, Mulled Wine & Local Ale, Christmas Stalls and Games! 1st
Bristol Old Vic are marking the final moment in there Year of Change with a major competition open to all songbirds in the city! They’re extending the invite to schools and youth choirs across Bristol to participate in the Christmas Choir Competition and hopefully win tickets for the entire year group to come along and see their Christmas shows, A Christmas Carol or Chloe and the Colour Catcher. The winning
Bristol Pound has launched a new Champions programme, inviting people from all around the city to get involved and be a part of its future. The complementary currency is the largest in the UK and one of the largest in Europe, offering an alternative to sterling with beautiful paper notes and smartphone app payments accepted by a network of independent local businesses. The Champions programme aims to train and support
