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Mon27NovAll DayFri22DecSparks Giving GrottoDepartmentCommunity ChampionsTypeService
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This winter, it’s more important than ever to give back to our community and support those in need – and we’ve made this easier than ever!
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This winter, it’s more important than ever to give back to our community and support those in need – and we’ve made this easier than ever!
Simply pop into Sparks and drop off a present at our Giving Grotto donation point and we will make sure it gets to someone who needs it! Our charity partner, Aidbox Community, will distribute your gifts to refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol.
We’re looking for more practical gifts like clothing and household items along with some things that are a little more festive and fun! Check out the lists below for some ideas of what to donate!
Festive gifts:
- Beauty items (new & unopened) – hair oil, moisturiser, after shave balm, hand cream, lip balm, hairbrush, comb, manicure set, hair accessories, cotton pads, nail polish
- Clothes (for adults & kids, all sizes) – scarfs, gloves, socks, slippers, hats
- Toys and art supplies (for kids) – Small toys like yo-yo’s, cuddly toys (new), story books, sticker books, magic tricks, skipping rope, colouring books, colouring pens, note pads, pencil case
- Other items – playing cards, notebooks, pens, purses & wallets
Everyday items:
- Beauty (new & unopened) – shampoo, shaving products, shaving gel
- Clothes – men’s sportswear, joggers and shorts (size S & M), women’s clothes (all sizes), trainers (men & women’s, all sizes), underwear (adult & kids, all sizes, must be new), backpacks (adult & kids)
- Household items – duvet covers (double and single), pillow cases, bedsheets, towels (like new condition), rugs, saucepans, electricals like toasters and kettles, crockery, utensils
- Other items – umbrellas, suitcases, baby buggies
Please bring your gift in unwrapped and drop it off in the Giving Grotto donation bin, located in the centre of Sparks by the cafe.
In partnership with Aidbox Community, a charity providing support, supplies and sanctuary to refugees in Bristol: www.aidboxcommunity.co.uk
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Come and trade your old board games for something new! Got a game that you don’t play enough? Ended up with three scrabbles from well-intentioned
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Come and trade your old board games for something new!
Got a game that you don’t play enough? Ended up with three scrabbles from well-intentioned relatives? Or are you just looking for something new to play with loved ones this festive season?
Bring along an old game (in good condition with all the pieces still in the box please!) and trade it for something new at our boardgame swap in the Sparks cafe!
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DecFestive Food Bank OrganiserBusy V BakeryDepartmentFood & DrinkTypeService
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Donate your festive treats like mince pies and christmas puddings to our festive food bank and we’ll make sure it reaches a family in need this winter.
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Donate your festive treats like mince pies and christmas puddings to our festive food bank and we’ll make sure it reaches a family in need this winter.
All food must be new, unopened and have a sufficiently long shelf-life (i.e. best before date is after the new year).
In partnership with The Julian Trust, a night shelter for homeless people and rough sleepers in Bristol: www.juliantrust.org.uk
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers! Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers!
Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
- Input ideas into the plotline
- Tell stories with their body
- Learn expression through ‘interpretive dance’
- Practice listening
- Learn social skills
Improvised stories along familiar themes, encouraging adults to trust themselves with a narrative. No wrong answers, only creative solutions!
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Baby Bank Network Bristol
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop. This
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop.
This workshop and social meet-up is a relaxed approach to making Christmas decorations, crafting cards and making ornaments. All of the materials will be provided, just bring yourself, a friend, your polycule, or just your mum.
This event is for all and is neurodiverse-friendly and sober. People coming solo will be more than welcome, you will feel included and hopefully make some new friends as well! If you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make your host aware.
The event will be held within Sparks, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Adult (High/middle income earners): £30
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop. This
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop.
This workshop and social meet-up is a relaxed approach to making Christmas decorations, crafting cards and making ornaments. All of the materials will be provided, just bring yourself, a friend, your polycule, or just your mum.
This event is for all and is neurodiverse-friendly and sober. People coming solo will be more than welcome, you will feel included and hopefully make some new friends as well! If you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make your host aware.
The event will be held within Sparks, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Adult (High/middle income earners): £30
Click learn more to book your place now!
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By Re_Thrindle. Every Thursday, Meret from Re_Thrindle is hosting a garment repair and alteration service in the sustainable fashion workshop space. Come by with your
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By Re_Thrindle.
Every Thursday, Meret from Re_Thrindle is hosting a garment repair and alteration service in the sustainable fashion workshop space. Come by with your garms to get them fixed or transformed!
There is a fee for this service. As every mend and alteration is different, all garments will be examined and quoted individually on the day.
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Enjoy a wholesome and fun crafting workshop just packed full of festive delight. Your host Sam will guide you through a relaxed and no-rush
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Enjoy a wholesome and fun crafting workshop just packed full of festive delight.
Your host Sam will guide you through a relaxed and no-rush crafting session where you can go home will all sorts of cards, baubles, and decorations- just in time for Christmas!
All tools and materials will be provided, just bring your merry self! You can decoupage, paint, stick and build your own festive cards, baubles, and decorations.
This workshop is great if you’re flying solo or have brought friends/family. If you come alone you can make new friends if you want, it’s a very friendly bunch!
This workshop is neurodiverse friendly, if you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make the host aware. This is also a SOBER event, please be aware that alcohol will not be permitted for consumption.
The event will be held within SPARKS, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Low income earners £20
Adult (High/medium earners) £30
Those in receipt of benefits/no income £10
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Fri08Dec3:30 PMFri5:30 PMThe Basics of MendingDepartmentFashionTypeWorkshop
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle. Completely new to mending? In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to get started on repairing your clothes and
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle.
Completely new to mending? In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to get started on repairing your clothes and keep them happy. Meret of Re_Thrindle will teach you basic mending techniques, including fixing seams and hems, re-attaching buttons, and simple patching.
Bring a piece of clothing to repair and all other materials are provided. Book through the learn more link below!
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Whether you’re a crafting enthusiast or a beginner, this festive workshop is perfect for everyone. Join your host Sam from for a creative workshop where
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Whether you’re a crafting enthusiast or a beginner, this festive workshop is perfect for everyone.
Join your host Sam from for a creative workshop where you will build your own snow globe from scratch with a selection of figurines and glittering snow. All tools and materials will be provided and Sam will guide you through the crafting process step-by-step.
Make some festive memories and a unique keepsake that captures the magic of Christmas at this magical snow globe making workshop!
Please be aware that this workshop uses hot glue guns. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Workshop facilitators accept no responsibility for the misuse and potential injury of using said equipment.
Click learn more to book now!
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle In this workshop, Meret of Re_Thrindle will teach you a fun and useful repair skill so you can
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle
In this workshop, Meret of Re_Thrindle will teach you a fun and useful repair skill so you can give new life to much-loved pieces of clothing. Weaving patches are the perfect way to cover up small holes or rips in any kind of fabric, but especially finely knitted items and jersey. Whether you go subtle with a colour match or you go for a bold, colourful contrast is up to you. No matter what you choose, this crafty and easy method will absolutely revive your favourite garments.
Bring a piece of clothing to repair (there might even be time for two) and all other materials are provided. Book through the learn more link below!
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Join us in the Nature Department for a beautiful day of capoeira, storytelling, spoken word, photography and music from renowned Bristol artists. //Kabbo Hue Qua
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Join us in the Nature Department for a beautiful day of capoeira, storytelling, spoken word, photography and music from renowned Bristol artists.
//Kabbo Hue Qua Tura, a master storyteller, artivist and founder of The Altered Festival brings Sparks a day of celebration. From indigenous Afrikan stories from //Kabbo’s home of //Hui !Gaeb (Cape Town), capoeira from Filhos de Angola Bristol, spoken word from Alex Lindsay, a reggae and jazz infused DJ set from Souls Liberation, information from Bridging Histories, and the opportunity to get a collodian portrait of yourself from Jarvis Jefferson, this free event is one not to miss!
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Make mini journals using found materials and tools you already have at this creative workshop. Join No Small Thing in the
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Make mini journals using found materials and tools you already have at this creative workshop.
Join No Small Thing in the Department of Reuse & Resources and discover the joy of making your own mini journals. Using a simple tool set and materials found at home (no need to buy anything new!) you will be guided step-by-step through the process, making something beautiful by repurposing existing materials and discovering a love for sustainable crafting.
The session is run by Will Wassenarr, an independent artist and maker creating delightful things using natural inks and discarded materials. Click here to see his work.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this event offers a relaxed and informal environment to explore your artistic side. So don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn a new skill at our afternoon of creativity and self-expression. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!
How to book:
Tickets are £14 for adults or £10 for concessions and children under 12 years. To book onto a session, please click here.
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Sat09Dec2:00 PMSat8:30 PMGoatStock OrganiserFree Severn SoundDepartmentImaginationTypeEvent
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Join us for this fundraiser gig in support of Sparks Repair Cafe featuring prominent live musical bands & artists including Silky Disturbance, Fabio Ferri Quintet and BexX.
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Join us for this fundraiser gig in support of Sparks Repair Cafe featuring prominent live musical bands & artists including Silky Disturbance, Fabio Ferri Quintet and BexX.
Brought to you by Free Severn Sound, some of Bristol’s finest live acts have come together, voluntarily, to offer an expansive 6 hours of back-to-back live performances, acting to raise funds for the Sparks Repair Cafe which offers free repairs to the community every Sunday.
Get your fix of Fabio Ferri Quintet’s locally renowned experimental fusions following the psychedelic folk explorations of Silky Disturbance; expect a night of truly incredible musical artists, explosive shimmerings of philanthropic wonder, chased with some set design and goats.
2:00 – 2:45 Cat’s Eye Moon
3:00 – 3.45 Seven Goats featuring Nicole Earley
4:00 – 4.45 Lindon
5:00 – 545 Fabio Ferri Quintet
6:00 – 6:45 Bexx
7:00 – 7:45 Silky Disturbance
8:00 – 8:30 Kap’n Stranger and the Whispering Prawns feat. The Special Goat Squadron
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Learn the art of book binding and create your own hardcover sketchbook that lies perfectly flat. Join No Small Thing in the Department of
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Learn the art of book binding and create your own hardcover sketchbook that lies perfectly flat.
Join No Small Thing in the Department of Reuse & Resources and discover the joy of making your own hardcover sketchbook that lies perfectly flat using the beautiful Coptic stitch binding, an ancient art that date backs to early Christians in Egypt!
This workshop uses common tools and plain language so that anyone can get started in the art of bookbinding, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter. The session is run by Will Wassenarr, an independent artist and maker creating delightful things using natural inks and discarded materials. Click here to see his work.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn to make a unique and practical journal or sketchbook to use or to gift. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!
What to expect:
- All tools and materials provided – you won’t need to bring anything special with you unless there is a favourite card or paper that you want to incorporate into your books.
- A selection of paper and card to create your sketchbook from
- Learn the ancient skill of bookbinding
- There will be some sharp tools so participants under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
How to book:
Tickets are £22 for adults or £18 for concessions and children under 12 years. To book onto a session, please click here.
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Make your own tropical terrarium with Sam! A tropical terrarium is a mini-ecosystem in a glass container, filled with plants, soil and rocks. Once they
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Make your own tropical terrarium with Sam!
A tropical terrarium is a mini-ecosystem in a glass container, filled with plants, soil and rocks. Once they are closed, they don’t usually need any watering because they will create their own atmosphere. You can think of a terrarium as a little greenhouse!
In this experience, you will be making your own tropical terrarium in a glass container. You will learn all about these fascinating little worlds as you are guided on creating one for yourself.
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Sat09Dec3:00 PMSat6:00 PMPocket Workshop OrganiserRe_thrindleDepartmentFashionTypeWorkshop
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Upcycling Workshop by Re_Thrindle. Do you have that one garment that you really love but it’s just so impractical because it doesn’t have pockets? This
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Upcycling Workshop by Re_Thrindle.
Do you have that one garment that you really love but it’s just so impractical because it doesn’t have pockets? This is your chance to add them and get an insight into machine sewing!
Bring a garment in need of pockets; all other materials provided. If you already have a fabric you’d like to use, please bring that too.
Book through the link!
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Sun10Dec11:30 AMSun4:30 PMRepair Cafe OrganiserNo Small ThingDepartmentReuse & ResourcesTypeService
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Join us at our Sparks Repair Cafe in the Department of Reuse & Resources to mend your things! Every Sunday,
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Join us at our Sparks Repair Cafe in the Department of Reuse & Resources to mend your things!
Every Sunday, we’ll be holding two drop in sessions:
- 11.30am – 1.30pm- Repair Cafe
- 2.30pm – 4.30pm – Repair and Make Cafe
Both sessions will be focused on repair but with the afternoon offering a little more freedom and space for creativity.
If you have nothing that needs repair, we’ll have a lovely stash of items that can be reworked, dismantled and re-made, investigated, stripped for materials.
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No Small Thing
Sun10Dec1:00 PMSun5:00 PMBike Sale OrganiserFixX BikesDepartmentTravel AgencyTypeShop
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Shop for a new bike at our bike sale! FixX helps young people build confidence, purpose and resilience through bike mechanics and mentoring.
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Shop for a new bike at our bike sale!
FixX helps young people build confidence, purpose and resilience through bike mechanics and mentoring.
We are selling secondhand bikes that young people have worked on to help fund our work.
All bicycles are fully stripped down, rebuilt with new parts where necessary and checked over by an experienced, professional mechanic.
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Whether you’re a crafting enthusiast or a beginner, this festive workshop is perfect for everyone. Join your host Sam from for a creative workshop where
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Whether you’re a crafting enthusiast or a beginner, this festive workshop is perfect for everyone.
Join your host Sam from for a creative workshop where you will build your own snow globe from scratch with a selection of figurines and glittering snow. All tools and materials will be provided and Sam will guide you through the crafting process step-by-step.
Make some festive memories and a unique keepsake that captures the magic of Christmas at this magical snow globe making workshop!
Please be aware that this workshop uses hot glue guns. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Workshop facilitators accept no responsibility for the misuse and potential injury of using said equipment.
Click learn more to book now!
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Enjoy a wholesome and fun crafting workshop just packed full of festive delight. Your host Sam will guide you through a relaxed and no-rush
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Enjoy a wholesome and fun crafting workshop just packed full of festive delight.
Your host Sam will guide you through a relaxed and no-rush crafting session where you can go home will all sorts of cards, baubles, and decorations- just in time for Christmas!
All tools and materials will be provided, just bring your merry self! You can decoupage, paint, stick and build your own festive cards, baubles, and decorations.
This workshop is great if you’re flying solo or have brought friends/family. If you come alone you can make new friends if you want, it’s a very friendly bunch!
This workshop is neurodiverse friendly, if you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make the host aware. This is also a SOBER event, please be aware that alcohol will not be permitted for consumption.
The event will be held within SPARKS, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Low income earners £20
Adult (High/medium earners) £30
Those in receipt of benefits/no income £10
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers! Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers!
Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
- Input ideas into the plotline
- Tell stories with their body
- Learn expression through ‘interpretive dance’
- Practice listening
- Learn social skills
Improvised stories along familiar themes, encouraging adults to trust themselves with a narrative. No wrong answers, only creative solutions!
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Baby Bank Network Bristol
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle In this workshop, Meret of Re_Thrindle will teach you a fun and useful repair skill so you can
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle
In this workshop, Meret of Re_Thrindle will teach you a fun and useful repair skill so you can give new life to much-loved pieces of clothing. Weaving patches are the perfect way to cover up small holes or rips in any kind of fabric, but especially finely knitted items and jersey. Whether you go subtle with a colour match or you go for a bold, colourful contrast is up to you. No matter what you choose, this crafty and easy method will absolutely revive your favourite garments.
Bring a piece of clothing to repair (there might even be time for two) and all other materials are provided. Book through the learn more link below!
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop. This
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop.
This workshop and social meet-up is a relaxed approach to making Christmas decorations, crafting cards and making ornaments. All of the materials will be provided, just bring yourself, a friend, your polycule, or just your mum.
This event is for all and is neurodiverse-friendly and sober. People coming solo will be more than welcome, you will feel included and hopefully make some new friends as well! If you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make your host aware.
The event will be held within Sparks, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Adult (High/middle income earners): £30
Click learn more to book your place now!
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop. This
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop.
This workshop and social meet-up is a relaxed approach to making Christmas decorations, crafting cards and making ornaments. All of the materials will be provided, just bring yourself, a friend, your polycule, or just your mum.
This event is for all and is neurodiverse-friendly and sober. People coming solo will be more than welcome, you will feel included and hopefully make some new friends as well! If you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make your host aware.
The event will be held within Sparks, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Adult (High/middle income earners): £30
Click learn more to book your place now!
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By Re_Thrindle. Every Thursday, Meret from Re_Thrindle is hosting a garment repair and alteration service in the sustainable fashion workshop space. Come by with your
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By Re_Thrindle.
Every Thursday, Meret from Re_Thrindle is hosting a garment repair and alteration service in the sustainable fashion workshop space. Come by with your garms to get them fixed or transformed!
There is a fee for this service. As every mend and alteration is different, all garments will be examined and quoted individually on the day.
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Enjoy a wholesome and fun crafting workshop just packed full of festive delight. Your host Sam will guide you through a relaxed and no-rush
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Enjoy a wholesome and fun crafting workshop just packed full of festive delight.
Your host Sam will guide you through a relaxed and no-rush crafting session where you can go home will all sorts of cards, baubles, and decorations- just in time for Christmas!
All tools and materials will be provided, just bring your merry self! You can decoupage, paint, stick and build your own festive cards, baubles, and decorations.
This workshop is great if you’re flying solo or have brought friends/family. If you come alone you can make new friends if you want, it’s a very friendly bunch!
This workshop is neurodiverse friendly, if you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make the host aware. This is also a SOBER event, please be aware that alcohol will not be permitted for consumption.
The event will be held within SPARKS, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Low income earners £20
Adult (High/medium earners) £30
Those in receipt of benefits/no income £10
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Come and join Busy V Bakery for a cosy evening of vegan cheese tasting! Held at Sparks Bristol in Broadmead, you will be greeted with
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Come and join Busy V Bakery for a cosy evening of vegan cheese tasting! Held at Sparks Bristol in Broadmead, you will be greeted with a wine or soft drink, before sampling delicious vegan cheeses and nibbles.
There will be around ten tasty cheeses on offer, served with crackers, meat substitutes, and mince pies to finish. Cheeses will be from popular vegan suppliers such as Honestly Tasty, Kinda Co. and La Fauxmagere.
This is a lovely opportunity to socialise with like-minded people, whilst enjoying some delicious food and some sweet Christmas treats ahead of the festive season.
Click the learn more link to book your space now!
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle In this mending workshop you’ll learn the traditional Japanese mending technique Sashiko – meaning ‘little stabs’. This method
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle
In this mending workshop you’ll learn the traditional Japanese mending technique Sashiko – meaning ‘little stabs’. This method is all about embracing the art of repair and prolonging the life of clothing.
Come along and learn this beautiful method on one of your own garments! Bring a piece of clothing to repair and all other materials are provided.
Book through the learn more link below!
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Whether you’re a crafting enthusiast or a beginner, this festive workshop is perfect for everyone. Join your host Sam from for a creative workshop where
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Whether you’re a crafting enthusiast or a beginner, this festive workshop is perfect for everyone.
Join your host Sam from for a creative workshop where you will build your own snow globe from scratch with a selection of figurines and glittering snow. All tools and materials will be provided and Sam will guide you through the crafting process step-by-step.
Make some festive memories and a unique keepsake that captures the magic of Christmas at this magical snow globe making workshop!
Please be aware that this workshop uses hot glue guns. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Workshop facilitators accept no responsibility for the misuse and potential injury of using said equipment.
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
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Sat16Dec3:00 PMSat5:00 PMThe Basics of MendingDepartmentFashionTypeWorkshop
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle. Completely new to mending? In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to get started on repairing your clothes and
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle.
Completely new to mending? In this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to get started on repairing your clothes and keep them happy. Meret of Re_Thrindle will teach you basic mending techniques, including fixing seams and hems, re-attaching buttons, and simple patching.
Bring a piece of clothing to repair and all other materials are provided. Book through the learn more link below!
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Sat16DecAll DaySally Hare Hypnotherapy OrganiserSally Hare HypnotherapyDepartmentGiftsTypeService
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Relax and chat with a qualified therapist in our wellbeing therapy pod! Take a break and de-stress for just £10 in my magic chair, buy
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Relax and chat with a qualified therapist in our wellbeing therapy pod!
Take a break and de-stress for just £10 in my magic chair, buy a gift voucher for a loved one, or come and talk about your best hopes for therapy, and how I can help you live your best life.
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Sat16Dec4:30 PMSat6:00 PM'DANCE' OrganiserGrace EkallDepartmentImaginationTypeEvent
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of MAKOSSA rhythms through holistic African dance for mental and physical health improvement secrets, tips, and hacks. Discover
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of MAKOSSA rhythms through holistic African dance for mental and physical health improvement secrets, tips, and hacks.
Discover the power of expressing emotions through the fusion of traditional rituals with a healing dance form. A groundbreaking concept that blends cultural heritage, self-healing and creativity.
Be prepared to be inspired and empowered to take control of of your health with this unique dance experience – and event.
The Party:
- Motivational talks, health tips and hacks.
- Grace’s exclusive short performance
- Dance session with Grace for all in attendance
- Goodie bag of healthy goodies…
Don’t miss out, get your ticket now.
We look forward to dancing with you!
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Grace Ekall
Sun17Dec11:30 AMSun4:30 PMRepair Cafe OrganiserNo Small ThingDepartmentReuse & ResourcesTypeService
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Join us at our Sparks Repair Cafe in the Department of Reuse & Resources to mend your things! Every Sunday,
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Join us at our Sparks Repair Cafe in the Department of Reuse & Resources to mend your things!
Every Sunday, we’ll be holding two drop in sessions:
- 11.30am – 1.30pm- Repair Cafe
- 2.30pm – 4.30pm – Repair and Make Cafe
Both sessions will be focused on repair but with the afternoon offering a little more freedom and space for creativity.
If you have nothing that needs repair, we’ll have a lovely stash of items that can be reworked, dismantled and re-made, investigated, stripped for materials.
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No Small Thing
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Come and decorate some gingerbread Santa biscuits at Busy V Bakery in Sparks, Bristol! This child-friendly workshop is the perfect festive activity for your family
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Come and decorate some gingerbread Santa biscuits at Busy V Bakery in Sparks, Bristol!
This child-friendly workshop is the perfect festive activity for your family this winter. Each child will be given four vegan gingerbread biscuits to decorate with icing and sprinkles will be provided.
Make your designs as simple or complicated as you like! Your host will provide guidance and ideas but the final masterpieces will be up to you and your imagination!
Adult + child ticket (3+) £6
Additional child ticket (must be accompanied by an adult) £4
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Whether you’re a crafting enthusiast or a beginner, this festive workshop is perfect for everyone. Join your host Sam from for a creative workshop where
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Whether you’re a crafting enthusiast or a beginner, this festive workshop is perfect for everyone.
Join your host Sam from for a creative workshop where you will build your own snow globe from scratch with a selection of figurines and glittering snow. All tools and materials will be provided and Sam will guide you through the crafting process step-by-step.
Make some festive memories and a unique keepsake that captures the magic of Christmas at this magical snow globe making workshop!
Please be aware that this workshop uses hot glue guns. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Workshop facilitators accept no responsibility for the misuse and potential injury of using said equipment.
Click learn more to book now!
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Enjoy a wholesome and fun crafting workshop just packed full of festive delight. Your host Sam will guide you through a relaxed and no-rush
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Enjoy a wholesome and fun crafting workshop just packed full of festive delight.
Your host Sam will guide you through a relaxed and no-rush crafting session where you can go home will all sorts of cards, baubles, and decorations- just in time for Christmas!
All tools and materials will be provided, just bring your merry self! You can decoupage, paint, stick and build your own festive cards, baubles, and decorations.
This workshop is great if you’re flying solo or have brought friends/family. If you come alone you can make new friends if you want, it’s a very friendly bunch!
This workshop is neurodiverse friendly, if you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make the host aware. This is also a SOBER event, please be aware that alcohol will not be permitted for consumption.
The event will be held within SPARKS, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Low income earners £20
Adult (High/medium earners) £30
Those in receipt of benefits/no income £10
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers! Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers!
Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
- Input ideas into the plotline
- Tell stories with their body
- Learn expression through ‘interpretive dance’
- Practice listening
- Learn social skills
Improvised stories along familiar themes, encouraging adults to trust themselves with a narrative. No wrong answers, only creative solutions!
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Baby Bank Network Bristol
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Come and decorate some gingerbread Santa biscuits at Busy V Bakery in Sparks, Bristol! This child-friendly workshop is the perfect festive activity for your family
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Come and decorate some gingerbread Santa biscuits at Busy V Bakery in Sparks, Bristol!
This child-friendly workshop is the perfect festive activity for your family this winter. Each child will be given four vegan gingerbread biscuits to decorate with icing and sprinkles will be provided.
Make your designs as simple or complicated as you like! Your host will provide guidance and ideas but the final masterpieces will be up to you and your imagination!
Adult + child ticket (3+) £6
Additional child ticket (must be accompanied by an adult) £4
Click learn more to book now!
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop. This
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop.
This workshop and social meet-up is a relaxed approach to making Christmas decorations, crafting cards and making ornaments. All of the materials will be provided, just bring yourself, a friend, your polycule, or just your mum.
This event is for all and is neurodiverse-friendly and sober. People coming solo will be more than welcome, you will feel included and hopefully make some new friends as well! If you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make your host aware.
The event will be held within Sparks, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Adult (High/middle income earners): £30
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop. This
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Queers of Bristol and beyond, welcome to a wholesome and fun-filled Christmas decoration workshop hosted by your host Sam from the Ethical Gift Shop.
This workshop and social meet-up is a relaxed approach to making Christmas decorations, crafting cards and making ornaments. All of the materials will be provided, just bring yourself, a friend, your polycule, or just your mum.
This event is for all and is neurodiverse-friendly and sober. People coming solo will be more than welcome, you will feel included and hopefully make some new friends as well! If you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make your host aware.
The event will be held within Sparks, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Adult (High/middle income earners): £30
Click learn more to book your place now!
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Enjoy a wholesome and fun crafting workshop just packed full of festive delight. Your host Sam will guide you through a relaxed and no-rush
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Enjoy a wholesome and fun crafting workshop just packed full of festive delight.
Your host Sam will guide you through a relaxed and no-rush crafting session where you can go home will all sorts of cards, baubles, and decorations- just in time for Christmas!
All tools and materials will be provided, just bring your merry self! You can decoupage, paint, stick and build your own festive cards, baubles, and decorations.
This workshop is great if you’re flying solo or have brought friends/family. If you come alone you can make new friends if you want, it’s a very friendly bunch!
This workshop is neurodiverse friendly, if you have specific needs that need to be taken into consideration then please make the host aware. This is also a SOBER event, please be aware that alcohol will not be permitted for consumption.
The event will be held within SPARKS, Bristol’s beautiful ethical department store. The store may be open to the public at the time of the workshop but the class will have a designated area for fun.
Age restrictions: 12+
Low income earners £20
Adult (High/medium earners) £30
Those in receipt of benefits/no income £10
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Come and decorate some gingerbread Santa biscuits at Busy V Bakery in Sparks, Bristol! This child-friendly workshop is the perfect festive activity for your family
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Come and decorate some gingerbread Santa biscuits at Busy V Bakery in Sparks, Bristol!
This child-friendly workshop is the perfect festive activity for your family this winter. Each child will be given four vegan gingerbread biscuits to decorate with icing and sprinkles will be provided.
Make your designs as simple or complicated as you like! Your host will provide guidance and ideas but the final masterpieces will be up to you and your imagination!
Adult + child ticket (3+) £6
Additional child ticket (must be accompanied by an adult) £4
Click learn more to book now!
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop. Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry
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Join your host Sam for a wholesome and joyful wreath-making workshop.
Lush evergreens, gorgeous dried florals, and fabulous ribbons have been handpicked by the floristry masters to infuse your holiday season with a dash of DIY delight. Join this workshop for a day of festive fun and crafting!
Sam will guide you through each step and you’ll go home with a masterpiece that’s a true reflection of your style. In the true holiday spirit, make memories and maybe even some new friends as well!
Click learn more to book now!
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Make your own tropical terrarium with Sam! A tropical terrarium is a mini-ecosystem in a glass container, filled with plants, soil and rocks. Once they
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Make your own tropical terrarium with Sam!
A tropical terrarium is a mini-ecosystem in a glass container, filled with plants, soil and rocks. Once they are closed, they don’t usually need any watering because they will create their own atmosphere. You can think of a terrarium as a little greenhouse!
In this experience, you will be making your own tropical terrarium in a glass container. You will learn all about these fascinating little worlds as you are guided on creating one for yourself.
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Sun24Dec11:30 AMSun4:30 PMRepair Cafe OrganiserNo Small ThingDepartmentReuse & ResourcesTypeService
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Join us at our Sparks Repair Cafe in the Department of Reuse & Resources to mend your things! Every Sunday,
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Join us at our Sparks Repair Cafe in the Department of Reuse & Resources to mend your things!
Every Sunday, we’ll be holding two drop in sessions:
- 11.30am – 1.30pm- Repair Cafe
- 2.30pm – 4.30pm – Repair and Make Cafe
Both sessions will be focused on repair but with the afternoon offering a little more freedom and space for creativity.
If you have nothing that needs repair, we’ll have a lovely stash of items that can be reworked, dismantled and re-made, investigated, stripped for materials.
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No Small Thing
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers! Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers!
Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
- Input ideas into the plotline
- Tell stories with their body
- Learn expression through ‘interpretive dance’
- Practice listening
- Learn social skills
Improvised stories along familiar themes, encouraging adults to trust themselves with a narrative. No wrong answers, only creative solutions!
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Baby Bank Network Bristol
Sun31Dec11:30 AMSun4:30 PMRepair Cafe OrganiserNo Small ThingDepartmentReuse & ResourcesTypeService
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Join us at our Sparks Repair Cafe in the Department of Reuse & Resources to mend your things! Every Sunday,
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Join us at our Sparks Repair Cafe in the Department of Reuse & Resources to mend your things!
Every Sunday, we’ll be holding two drop in sessions:
- 11.30am – 1.30pm- Repair Cafe
- 2.30pm – 4.30pm – Repair and Make Cafe
Both sessions will be focused on repair but with the afternoon offering a little more freedom and space for creativity.
If you have nothing that needs repair, we’ll have a lovely stash of items that can be reworked, dismantled and re-made, investigated, stripped for materials.
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No Small Thing
January
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers! Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers!
Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
- Input ideas into the plotline
- Tell stories with their body
- Learn expression through ‘interpretive dance’
- Practice listening
- Learn social skills
Improvised stories along familiar themes, encouraging adults to trust themselves with a narrative. No wrong answers, only creative solutions!
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Baby Bank Network Bristol
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By Re_Thrindle. Every Thursday, Meret from Re_Thrindle is hosting a garment repair and alteration service in the sustainable fashion workshop space. Come by with your
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By Re_Thrindle.
Every Thursday, Meret from Re_Thrindle is hosting a garment repair and alteration service in the sustainable fashion workshop space. Come by with your garms to get them fixed or transformed!
There is a fee for this service. As every mend and alteration is different, all garments will be examined and quoted individually on the day.
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Re_thrindle
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Make your own tropical terrarium with Sam! A tropical terrarium is a mini-ecosystem in a glass container, filled with plants, soil and rocks. Once they
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Make your own tropical terrarium with Sam!
A tropical terrarium is a mini-ecosystem in a glass container, filled with plants, soil and rocks. Once they are closed, they don’t usually need any watering because they will create their own atmosphere. You can think of a terrarium as a little greenhouse!
In this experience, you will be making your own tropical terrarium in a glass container. You will learn all about these fascinating little worlds as you are guided on creating one for yourself.
Click learn more to book now!
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle In this workshop, Meret of Re_Thrindle will teach you a fun and useful repair skill so you can
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Clothes Mending Workshop by Re_Thrindle
In this workshop, Meret of Re_Thrindle will teach you a fun and useful repair skill so you can give new life to much-loved pieces of clothing. Weaving patches are the perfect way to cover up small holes or rips in any kind of fabric, but especially finely knitted items and jersey. Whether you go subtle with a colour match or you go for a bold, colourful contrast is up to you. No matter what you choose, this crafty and easy method will absolutely revive your favourite garments.
Bring a piece of clothing to repair (there might even be time for two) and all other materials are provided. Book through the learn more link below!
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Re_thrindle
Sun07Jan11:30 AMSun4:30 PMRepair Cafe OrganiserNo Small ThingDepartmentReuse & ResourcesTypeService
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Join us at our Sparks Repair Cafe in the Department of Reuse & Resources to mend your things! Every Sunday,
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Join us at our Sparks Repair Cafe in the Department of Reuse & Resources to mend your things!
Every Sunday, we’ll be holding two drop in sessions:
- 11.30am – 1.30pm- Repair Cafe
- 2.30pm – 4.30pm – Repair and Make Cafe
Both sessions will be focused on repair but with the afternoon offering a little more freedom and space for creativity.
If you have nothing that needs repair, we’ll have a lovely stash of items that can be reworked, dismantled and re-made, investigated, stripped for materials.
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No Small Thing
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers! Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
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Come along to our interactive child centric storytelling for preschoolers!
Where your little ones’ imaginations can run wild and they can:
- Input ideas into the plotline
- Tell stories with their body
- Learn expression through ‘interpretive dance’
- Practice listening
- Learn social skills
Improvised stories along familiar themes, encouraging adults to trust themselves with a narrative. No wrong answers, only creative solutions!
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Baby Bank Network Bristol
Wed10Jan6:00 PMWed7:30 PMClimate Cafe OrganiserBristol Climate CafeDepartmentImaginationTypeEvent
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A welcoming space where fears & uncertainties about the climate & ecological crisis can be safely expressed. What is a Climate Cafe?
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A welcoming space where fears & uncertainties about the climate & ecological crisis can be safely expressed.
What is a Climate Cafe?
A Climate Cafe is a supportive group space where people can come together to share their feelings about the climate and ecological crisis.
How to join a Bristol Climate Cafe:
- You don’t have to book a place, but you can book on Eventbrite if you want to, that way you will get some handy reminders in your inbox closer to the time, and it helps us anticipate numbers: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bristol-climate-cafe-collective-67954513973
- Bring a reusable cup of you have one, we’ll provide the tea (we’ll have some spare cups too!).
- It’s free to attend.
- Please arrive on time, as entry to the climate cafe session will not be possible if you arrive more than 10 minutes late. This is in order to make the group a safe and comfortable space for talking about things that can feel difficult, so that we don’t have interruptions once the session has begun.
- We use the upstairs space at Sparks, if you wait at the bottom of the stairs we will come and collect you for the start of the session.
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