#BigUpBartonHill Community Day 2025

The #BigUpBartonHill Community Day is taking place on Saturday 13 September 2025, from 12noon to 5pm in the Barton Hill Urban Park on Morley Road.This free community day is organised by In Bristol Studio in collaboration with a group of local organisations, groups and service providers that make up the #BigUpBartonHill Network.

There will be range of free, fun activities, demonstrations and taster sessions for children and adults to take part in, as well as the opportunity to find out about the wide range of support, advice and opportunities that are available to the local community.  Barton Hill residents of all ages were invited to come along to celebrate all the great things that take place in the area!

Free Wellbeing Walk & Drop In Workshops:

Wildpace Wellbeing Walk with Lamplighter Arts CIC
Meet in the garden at Barton Hill Settlement at 11am and join us in exploring nature in Barton Hill – what we discover will help us design Church Road Lantern Parade – this activity is funded by National Lottery Community Fund and Bristol CC Imagination fund.  You will arrive back at the Urban Park at 12.30pm. Everyone is invited and our pace will be dictated by the abilities of the participants on the day.

Other Activities & Information Stands:

• It is hoped that Avonfire Services will be in attendance with a Fire Appliance providing information about keeping your family and home safe.
• Dr Bike will be attending so bring your bicycle along for a free service/repair
• In Bristol Studio will also be running a Tuck Shop where the community can purchase affordable healthy snacks and drinks.
• The Little Library will be in attendance with an information stand and free activities for children/young people.
• Imayla will be setting up an exhibition of artwork created over summer sessions and a drumming circle too.
• Ok to Play will be setting up an  information stand to present their ongoing Barton Hill project looking at how children and families perceive play opportunities in the local area. They will also provide a loose parts playscape/activity for children – this is primarily aimed at primary age but from experience all ages will be able to engage.
• Bristol Somali Youth Voice will be running free activities and providing information and support.
• Travelling Light Theatre Company will be providing drama and craft activities for children and families.
• East Central Family Hub will be setting up an information stand promoting family services and activities, parenting courses & groups in the local area.
• Greengage Project will be running Citizen Science Missions and their Conversation Station in the Ducie Road Pocket Park throughout the day.
• Wellspring Settlement will be providing access to toilet facilities in the Ducie Road Community Hall, alongside a Pop-Up Cafe with delicious affordable food.  They will also providing tea, coffee and cake and a craft activity in the Urban Park (relocating to the Beam Street site if the weather is bad).
• St Luke’s Church will be providing information about their forthcoming activities and events.
• Barton Hill History Group will be in the hall at the Ducie Road Settlement running an activity based on the Women that made Barton Hill project. It involves the creation of blue plaques for key Barton Hill people from the past.
• Wellspring Settlement – Ducie Road Community Hall will be open and will be serving tea, coffee & cake and Saada’s Cafe will also be open as will the toilets
• Boys Brigade & Girls Association will be providing information about how to join.
• The event will wrap up with a Celebratory Parade from the Urban Park to the Ducie Road Pocket Park and back to the Urban Park at around 4:20pm, which will be led by Bristol’s very own The Ambling Band!