Sparks

TURNS ONE!

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Sat 11 may 11-6 & sun 12 may 11-5

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Sat09may11:00 AM6:00 PM11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00) Sparks 3rd AnniversaryDEPARTMENTCommunityTYPEEvent

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Sparks turns 3 in May! When we took on the old M&S building in 2023 we originally had a year long lease, there was no knowing if we’d still be here in 2026. To thank everyone who has supported us along the way we’re holding a ‘3 is the Magic Number’ themed birthday party on the 9th May.

Plans include walkabout performers, a Fairtrade Afternoon Tea, a Circus Jumble Sale and a ‘Making Art That Matters’ afternoon workshop with local artist Luke Jerram.

Time	Event Name	Description	Details
11 – 6pm	Dandelion clock art installation	An interactive installation for public to add their wishes for a better future.	In the ground floor Department Of Nature
11 – 4pm	Fabric Sale and Stitch Social	The Slow Fashion Studio host a their monthly fabric sale and community stitch get together.	In the ground floor Slow Fashion Studio. Stitch Social is pay what you can with a minimum amount, book in advance.
12.45 – 6pm	Blazing Art environmental justice exhibition	Being opened by artist Luke Jerram	Ground floor exhibition area.
1.30 – 3pm	Fairtrade Afternoon Tea	Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea to celebrate World Fairtrade Day and hear a selection of talks about our food journey – from source to the Soil.	Pay what you can. Book through Headfirst Bristol.
12 – 12.45	Making Art That Matters Workshop	Join artist Luke Jerram to learn about his approach to making meaningful public art.	Ground floor exhibition area
3 – 3.30	Composting Food Waste Workshop	A workshop by Generation Soil for people interested in starting their own home composting project.	Sparks Bristol ground floor
12 – 4	Dr Bike	Bring your bike for free maintenance advice and light repairs.	Ground floor Department Of Travel
12 – 5	Repair Cafe	Our Repairium will be open to help you fix broken items.	Ground floor Repairium
1 – 4	Stitch Social with ReThrindle	Join Meret from Re-Thrindle, bring a stitch or clothing repair project and get expert stitch advice.	At the Re-Thrindle shop on the ground floor
11 – 6	Art Exhibition	Bristol Refugee Artist Collective will be showing their artwork.	First floor Department Of Imagination
11 – 6	Circus Jumble Sale	Get ready to jumble! Shop circus cosumes and equipment along with other bric a brac.	First floor People’s Theatre
1 – 5	Activities and talks with The Invisible Circus	Head upstairs for family friendly circus skills and talks about the power of circus to unite communities.	First floor People’s Theatre

TIME

May 9, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)

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Our first year

In Numbers

visitors welcomed through our doors since opening last year

local independent traders supported to sell their products in Sparks

young people inspired with climate and social action workshops

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Hear from you

As we celebrate our first birthday and reflect on an incredible year, Sparks has truly been a community-driven endeavor. We highly value input from everyone as we strive to continuously improve and evolve. So, as we look back on our journey, we want to hear from you — what are your thoughts on Sparks? Let us know!