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SUMMARY:Resettlement Beach Trip (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be taking a group of newly resettled families for a day out at a seaside town. \nPlease book a separate ticket for each person in your family. This is only for families who have been invited by Holly\, Sima\, Ruaa\, or Shahik. \nFurther details will be sent to you after registering.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/resettlement-beach-trip-invite-only-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T190000
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SUMMARY:Listening Space: Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening discussing the challenges faced regarding homelessness in Bristol. \nWith living costs\, service demand and temporary accommodation on the rise\, we’ll be discussing questions like: \n\nHow do we all experience homelessness?\nWho is responsible for addressing this issue?\nIs homelessness a choice?\n\nWith guest speaker Mick Connolly\, soup and bread meal\, and facilitated discussion. All opinions and experiences are welcome – the goal is to build understanding and awareness of different viewpoints\, not to reach agreement. \n  \n\nListening Spaces \nSafe spaces to listen and be heard across different cultures\, races\, faiths\, social class and political opinions. Please see our webpage for more information on the project or to get in touch. \n\nWith support from Quartet Community Foundation\, Bristol City Council & others. \n 
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/listening-space-homelessness/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Training (September) Evening
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRAINING IS NOW FULL. If you would like to volunteer with us\, please select a future date. \nVolunteering with Bridges for Communities is a great way to respond to some of the big issues in the world and to do something positive where you live. This training evening will give you all the skills and insights you need to start volunteering with us. \nFind out more about volunteering
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/volunteers-training-september-evening/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T123000
DTSTAMP:20250515T132309Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Training (September) Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Volunteering with Bridges for Communities is a great way to respond to some of the big issues in the world and to do something positive where you live. This training evening will give you all the skills and insights you need to start volunteering with us! \nIf you have availability during the daytime\, and / or are male\, we would particularly love for you to sign up. \nThursday 26th September\, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Easton Family Centre\, Easton. BS5 0SQ. \nRegister to sign up to the training or find out more about volunteering
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/volunteers-training-september-daytime/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T210000
DTSTAMP:20251007T102831Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Space: What do the flags mean to you?
DESCRIPTION:This event is now sold out\, but please join the waiting list and we will get in touch if any spaces open up.  \nOver the past few months\, flags of St George and the Union Jack have been put up around the UK and in Bristol\, evoking a range of opinions and feelings – for some a symbol of pride and belonging\, and for others one of intimidation and exclusion. Most of the debate has taken place online\, stoking emotions further and causing deeper divisions in our communities. \nWe are creating an opportunity for people of all viewpoints to come together for a facilitated group conversation around this topic\, with the goal of building understanding. \nListening Spaces help us to explain our thoughts and feelings in a space where people have come to listen and to understand where one another are coming from. \nParticipants must read and agree to the Listening Spaces guidelines in order to attend\, and to ensure that this is a safe and respectful space for everybody. \n\nListening Spaces \nSafe spaces to listen and be heard across different cultures\, races\, faiths and opinions. Please see our webpage for more information on the project or to get in touch. \n\nWith support from Quartet Community Foundation\, Bristol City Council & others.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/listening-space-what-do-the-flags-mean-to-you/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Listening Spaces
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T213000
DTSTAMP:20250909T105909Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T105909Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Training (October) Evening
DESCRIPTION:Volunteering with Bridges for Communities is a great way to respond to some of the big issues in the world and to do something positive where you live. This training evening will give you all the skills and insights you need to start volunteering with us! \nIf you have availability during the daytime\, and / or are male\, we would particularly love for you to sign up. \nMonday 20th October\, 6:30am – 9:30pm at Easton Family Centre\, Easton. BS5 0SQ. \nRegister to sign up to the training or find out more about volunteering
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/volunteers-training-october-evening/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20251027T090444Z
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SUMMARY:Peace Feast at Bristol Folk House
DESCRIPTION:This event is now sold out sorry. Watch this space for more events like this in the future.  \n— \nWe would love to invite you to join us at this special Peace Feast at Bristol Folk House. An opportunity for the people and communities of Bristol to come together\, to share a delicious meal\, and to celebrate all that makes this city so special. \nWhen: Mon 27th Oct\, 7:00 – 9:00pm \nWhere: Bristol Folk House\, 40A Park St\, Bristol BS1 5JG  \nTickets: Adult £12\, Child £6 \nMenu: Delicious Ethiopian feast by Meriam at Ababo’s Cuisine \nMusic: Soufian Saihi \nBook your place now to avoid missing out! You can indicate any special dietary requirements when you book. \nPay it Forward tickets are also available – buying one of these enables us to invite someone who could otherwise not afford to attend. \n\nPeace Feasts bring people together around a meal\, to listen to music\, exchange stories and hear from guest speakers. They celebrate local communities\, help us to see the world through someone else’s eyes\, and create spaces for friendships to grow between people from different backgrounds and experiences of life.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/peace-feast-at-bristol-folk-house/
LOCATION:Bristol Folk House\, 40A Park St\, Bristol\, BS15JG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peace Feast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T210000
DTSTAMP:20251107T161926Z
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SUMMARY:Around Sacred Texts - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:SERIES POSTPONED: Sadly we have had to delay this round of Around Sacred Texts. \nWe hope to run it again in the Spring term. Please sign up for email updates so that you don’t miss out on details of the next series. \n3 sessions looking at common themes in texts that are sacred to people of Christianity\, Judaism and Islam\, with the hope of deepening our understanding of one another.  \nHow will these events be run? \nEach evening will be hosted at a different faith centre and details will be sent after signing up to the event. We encourage attending all three evenings if possible so that discussion groups remain the same throughout the series. \nThe events are being co-hosted by a member of each faith\, and all sacred texts will be checked by a trusted and learned leader. The themes for these evenings will be ‘Prayer’\, ‘Fasting’\, and ‘Generosity’. \nEach text will be looked at in a different order each time\, and discussion around each text will be separate\, we will not be actively comparing each text. \nWe hope to have an equal number of representatives from each faith around each table\, or at least all three faiths represented around each table. \nAny refreshments provided will be kosher and halal. \nAll participants will need to have read and agreed to the Listening Spaces (Around Sacred Texts) Guidelines. \nPlease note: further details will follow booking confirmation. \nListening Spaces are events that facilitate face-to-face\, intentional listening and dialogue between people of different cultures\, races\, faiths\, social class and political opinions.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/around-sacred-texts-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T130000
DTSTAMP:20251002T131715Z
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SUMMARY:St Stephen's Community Café Listening Space (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION:With concerns about access to safe facilities\, wait times\, communication and geographical inequalities\, healthcare in the UK can be a challenging topic of discussion. \nWe are creating an opportunity for people of all viewpoints to come together for a facilitated group conversation around this topic\, with the goal of building understanding. Listening Spaces help us to explain our thoughts and feelings in a space where people have come to listen and to understand where one another are coming from. \nParticipants must read and agree to the Listening Spaces guidelines in order to attend\, and to ensure that this is a safe and respectful space for everybody. \nJoin us at St Stephen’s Church Community Café (Southmead) from 10:45am for a hot drink before the facilitated discussion at 11am\, and a soup and bread meal at 12:30pm. \n\nListening Spaces \nSafe spaces to listen and be heard across different cultures\, races\, faiths and opinions. Please see our webpage for more information on the project or to get in touch. \n\nWith support from Quartet Community Foundation\, Bristol City Council & others.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/st-stephens-community-cafe-listening-space-invite-only/
LOCATION:St Stephen’s Church\, St Stephen's Church\, Ullswater Road\, Bristol\, BS10 6DP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251124T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T093800Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Dinner (November) Invite Only
DESCRIPTION:This event is for active volunteers only. \nWe want to say a huge thank you for all you give in your volunteering role. \nWe also want to give you the chance to meet others volunteers\, share experiences\, ask questions\, get advice\, meet Bridges staff\, and hear the latest updates from your project manager. \nPlease RSVP by selecting ‘going’ below and sharing your name and dietary requirements.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/volunteers-dinner-invite-only-november-2025/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Volunteers Dinners
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251128T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251128T210000
DTSTAMP:20251114T194848Z
CREATED:20251107T165550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T194848Z
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SUMMARY:Eritrean Peace Feast
DESCRIPTION:We would love to invite you to join us at this special Peace Feast at Easton Family Centre. An opportunity for the people and communities of Bristol to come together\, to share a delicious meal cooked by Real Habesha restaurant\, and enjoy music\, traditional coffee ceremony and cultural insights from Bristol’s Eritrean Community. \nWhen: Fri 28th Nov\, 7:00 – 9:00pm \nWhere: Easton Family Centre\, Beaufort St\, Bristol BS5 0SQ \nTickets: Adult £10\, Child £5 \nMenu: Delicious Eritrean Feast from Real Habesha Restaurant & Coffee Ceremony \nBook your place now to avoid missing out! You can indicate any special dietary requirements when you book. \nPay it Forward tickets are also available – buying one of these enables us to invite someone who could otherwise not afford to attend. \n\nPeace Feasts bring people together around a meal\, to listen to music\, exchange stories and hear from guest speakers. They celebrate local communities\, help us to see the world through someone else’s eyes\, and create spaces for friendships to grow between people from different backgrounds and experiences of life.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/eritrean-feast/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peace Feast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T153000
DTSTAMP:20250909T110524Z
CREATED:20250909T110247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T110524Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Training (December) Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Volunteering with Bridges for Communities is a great way to respond to some of the big issues in the world and to do something positive where you live. This training evening will give you all the skills and insights you need to start volunteering with us! \nIf you have availability during the daytime\, and / or are male\, we would particularly love for you to sign up. \nThursday 4th December\, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Easton Family Centre\, Easton. BS5 0SQ. \nRegister to sign up to the training or find out more about volunteering
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/volunteers-training-december-daytime/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20251202T151558Z
CREATED:20251127T115911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T151558Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Space: What do the flags mean to you? (Lockleaze)
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few months\, flags of St George and the Union Jack have been put up around the UK and in Bristol\, evoking a range of opinions and feelings – for some a symbol of pride and belonging\, and for others one of intimidation and exclusion. Most of the debate has taken place online\, stoking emotions further and causing deeper divisions in our communities. \nWe are creating an opportunity for people of all viewpoints to come together for a facilitated group conversation around this topic\, with the goal of building understanding. \nListening Spaces help us to explain our thoughts and feelings in a space where people have come to listen and to understand where one another are coming from. \nParticipants must read and agree to the Listening Spaces guidelines in order to attend\, and to ensure that this is a respectful space for everybody. \n\nListening Spaces \nSafe spaces to listen and be heard across different cultures\, races\, faiths and opinions. Please see our webpage for more information on the project or to get in touch. \n\nWith support from Quartet Community Foundation\, Bristol City Council & others.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/listening-space-what-do-the-flags-mean-to-you-2/
LOCATION:The Hub\, Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust\, The Hub\, Fedden Buildings\, Gainsborough Square\, Bristol\, BS7 9FB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260216T132647Z
CREATED:20260108T094336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T132647Z
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SUMMARY:Purchase your Bridges for Bridges T-Shirt
DESCRIPTION:Order your T-Shirt by 15th February for collection from the Bridges office from 2nd March. \nThe T-Shirt be dark blue  and will feature our Bridges logo on one side\, and the slogan ‘Build Bridges Not Walls’ on the other. \nTo purchase your Bridges for Bridges T-Shirt please visit Live Ink’s website to view size and gender options (M/F/Child)\, then add these details to your order below. \nWhat is Bridges for Bridges? \nFrom 9th to 29th March we are challenging members of our community to cross as many of Bristol’s 45 bridges as they can to raise money and awareness for our ongoing work. Find out more.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/purchase-your-bridges-for-bridges-t-shirt/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260216T161612Z
CREATED:20260108T141628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T161612Z
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SUMMARY:Redland Peace Feast
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be joining Redland Quakers again for a celebration of local communities\, a delicious Afghan feast\, and the opportunity to share stories and conversation around the table. With live music from Moroccan Oud player\, Soufian Saihi\, this is set to be a wonderful evening. \nDate: Monday 16th Feb\, 7-9pm. \nLocation: Redland Quaker Meeting House\, 126 Hampton Road\, Redland\, Bristol\, BS66JE \nMenu: Afghan chicken curry\, Kabuli Pilau rice\, Flat bread\, Salad\, Dessert. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. All food is halal. \nTickets: Adult – £15\, Child (5-15) – £7.50\, Under 5: Free \nBook your place now to avoid missing out! You can indicate any special dietary requirements when you book. \nPay it Forward tickets are also available – buying one of these enables us to invite someone who could otherwise not afford to attend. \n\nPeace Feasts bring people together around a meal\, to listen to music\, exchange stories and hear from guest speakers. They celebrate local communities\, help us to see the world through someone else’s eyes\, and create spaces for friendships to grow between people from different backgrounds and experiences of life.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/redland-peace-feast/
CATEGORIES:Peace Feast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260210T101100Z
CREATED:20260113T093649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T101100Z
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SUMMARY:Redland Peace Feast
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be joining Redland Quakers again for a celebration of local communities\, a delicious Afghan feast\, and the opportunity to share stories and conversation around the table. With live music from Moroccan Oud player\, Soufian Saihi\, this is set to be a wonderful evening. \nGet Tickets \nDate: Monday 16th Feb\, 7-9pm. \nLocation: Redland Quaker Meeting House\, 126 Hampton Road\, Redland\, Bristol\, BS66JE \nMenu: Afghan chicken curry\, Kabuli Pilau rice\, Flat bread\, Salad\, Dessert. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. All food is halal. \nTickets: Adult – £15\, Child (5-15) – £7.50\, Under 5: Free \nBook your place now to avoid missing out! You can indicate any special dietary requirements when you book. \nPay it Forward tickets are also available – buying one of these enables us to invite someone who could otherwise not afford to attend. \n\nPeace Feasts bring people together around a meal\, to listen to music\, exchange stories and hear from guest speakers. They celebrate local communities\, help us to see the world through someone else’s eyes\, and create spaces for friendships to grow between people from different backgrounds and experiences of life.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/redland-peace-feast-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260120T112316Z
CREATED:20260114T150740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T112316Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Difficult Conversations - South Bristol (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION:This course has been developed in direct response to the polarisation and increasingly fragmented discourse that we are witnessing in our streets\, neighbourhoods\, and workplaces over the past few years. \nIt is for those who would like to: \n\nFeel better able to approach difficult conversations with clarity and purpose\nBe better equipped to connect with and understand people you interact with everyday\n\n“Thank you so much for how you sensitively led the workshop today. I thought your methods of interaction were really engaging.” \nPlease note this is an invitation only workshop. There is a free taster workshop open to all on January 28th. \nPlease contact us to register. 
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/navigating-difficult-conversations-south-bristol-invite-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260218T095057Z
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SUMMARY:Peace Feast at Arnolfini (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: Rigo Luchi 2025 \nJoin us on Thu 26th Feb for a unique Peace Feast at Arnolfini\, with guest speaker and artist Mounira Al Solh\, a delicious Arabic feast\, live music from Dovetail Trio (part of the wonderful Dovetail Orchestra)\, and the opportunity to share stories and conversation around the table! \nDate: Thursday 26th Feb\, 7-9pm. \nLocation: Arnolfini\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol BS1 4QA \nMenu: Arabic cuisine by guest chef Oumaima Yousef. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. All food is halal. \nMusic: Dovetail Trio \nTickets: Adult – £15\, Child (5-15) – £7.50\, Under 5: Free \nBook your place now to avoid missing out! You can indicate any special dietary requirements when you book. \nPay it Forward tickets are also available – buying one of these enables us to invite someone who could otherwise not afford to attend. \n\nPeace Feasts bring people together around a meal\, to listen to music\, exchange stories and hear from guest speakers. They celebrate local communities\, help us to see the world through someone else’s eyes\, and create spaces for friendships to grow between people from different backgrounds and experiences of life.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/peace-feast-arnolfini/
LOCATION:Arnolfini\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peace Feast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T115627Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Dinner (March '26) - Invite Only
DESCRIPTION:This event is for active volunteers only. \nWe want to say a huge thank you for all you give in your volunteering role. \nWe also want to give you the chance to meet others volunteers\, share experiences\, ask questions\, get advice\, meet Bridges staff\, and hear the latest updates from your project manager. \nPlease RSVP by selecting ‘going’ below and sharing your name\, project you volunteer in and dietary requirements.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/volunteers-dinner-march-26-invite-only/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260329T170000
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SUMMARY:Bridges for Bridges Challenge: Crossing Bristol's Bridges For More Connected & Welcoming Communities
DESCRIPTION:Between 9th and 29th March 2026\, we are challenging our community to cross as many of Bristol’s 45 bridges as possible to help us bridge social and cultural divides and make Bristol a fairer\, more welcoming city for all. \nEveryone is welcome to take part. To find out more or get involved\, please email info@bridgesforcommunities.com or visit our JustGiving or stories pages. \n 
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/bridges-for-bridges-crossing-bristols-bridges-for-more-connected-welcoming-communities/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260120T112240Z
CREATED:20260114T144211Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Difficult Conversations - Community Cohesion Group (Invite Only)
DESCRIPTION:This course has been developed in direct response to the polarisation and increasingly fragmented discourse that we are witnessing in our streets\, neighbourhoods\, and workplaces over the past few years. \nIt is for those who would like to: \n\nFeel better able to approach difficult conversations with clarity and purpose\nBe better equipped to connect with and understand people you interact with everyday\n\n“Thank you so much for how you sensitively led the workshop today. I thought your methods of interaction were really engaging.” \nPlease note this is an invitation only workshop. There is a free taster workshop open to all on January 28th. \nPlease contact us for the registration link.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/navigating-difficult-conversations-community-cohesion-group-invite-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T154500
DTSTAMP:20260130T105143Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers Befriending Training (MEN ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:Volunteering with Bridges for Communities is a great way to respond to some of the big issues in the world and to do something positive where you live. This training evening will give you all the skills and insights you need to start volunteering with us! \nThis training is specifically for men looking to befriend someone seeking sanctuary in Bristol. \nThursday 12th March\, 1pm until 3:45pm at Easton Family Centre\, Easton. BS5 0SQ. \nRegister to sign up to the training or find out more about volunteering
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/volunteers-befriending-training-men-only/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260318T160701Z
CREATED:20260124T101057Z
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SUMMARY:Avonmouth Peace Feast
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be joining Avonmouth Community Centre for this celebration of local communities\, a delicious Afghan feast\, live entertainment and the opportunity to share stories and conversation around the table. We will have sharings from Spencer Flay and Özcan Ateş. \nDate: Thu 26th Mar\, 7-9pm. \nLocation: 257 Avonmouth Rd\, Bristol BS11 9EN \nMenu: Afghan chicken curry\, Kabuli Pilau rice\, Flat bread\, Salad\, Dessert. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Halal options available. \nTickets: Adult – £5\, Child (5-15) – £2.50\, Under 5: Free \nBook your place now to avoid missing out! You can indicate any special dietary requirements when you book. \nPay it Forward tickets are also available – buying one of these enables us to invite someone who could otherwise not afford to attend. \n\nPeace Feasts bring people together around a meal\, to listen to music\, exchange stories and hear from guest speakers. They celebrate local communities\, help us to see the world through someone else’s eyes\, and create spaces for friendships to grow between people from different backgrounds and experiences of life.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/avonmouth-feast/
LOCATION:Avonmouth Community Centre\, 257 Avonmouth Rd\, Bristol\, BS11 9EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Peace Feast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T104305Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T104305Z
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SUMMARY:RefuLingua's Language and Culture Classes Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:RefuLingua Language Classes: Summer Term 2026 \nWelcome to our RefuLingua Summer Term 2026 programme of group classes. Courses run for eight weeks from the start date and lessons are one hour long. All classes this term are suitable for beginners except for Sana’s Thursday class. For further details on course content and Arabic dialects please see our RefuLingua page. \n  \nLesson schedule: \nSyrian Arabic with Maryam\, Friday 6-7\, at Easton Community Centre starts 1st May £96 \nSudanese Arabic with Lemya\, Saturday 10-11am\, St Paul’s Learning Community\, starts 2nd May £96 \nDari with Kainat\, Monday 1-2\, ONLINE starts 4th May £72 \nModern Standard Arabic (MSA) with Shahik\, Tuesday 6-7\, at Easton Community Centre starts 5th May £96 \nSyrian Arabic (intermediate) with Sana\, Thursday 6-7\, ONLINE starts 7th May £72 \nSyrian Arabic with Dima\, Friday 6-7\, ONLINE starts 8th May £72 \nEgyptian Arabic with Rehab\, TBC – please express interest if you would like to join this class.  \n  \nTO BOOK | Email Wala wala.albouti@bridgesforcommunities.com. \n  \nCan’t see anything that suits you? Is the class you’re after full? Please drop us an email to let us know what you’re after\, to join our mailing list to receive lesson updates\, or to enquire about 1:1 classes. \nCost | Please see individual courses for fees. Staff and volunteers at BRASP organisations receive 10% discount. We are sometimes in a position to be able to offer a concessionary rate\, so please ask. \nAbout | RefuLingua employs tutors from refugee and migrant backgrounds to teach their native languages. \nWe teach Arabic (Syrian\, Sudanese\, Reading and Writing\, MSA)\, in a mixture of small group and 1:1 classes\, online and in person. We can also connect you with speakers of Farsi\, Pashto\, Dari\, Somali\, Turkish\, Spanish\, and Kurdish who are eager to share their language and culture in informal lesson contexts. We are small and flexible and will always try to accommodate your needs\, so get in touch to let us know what you’re after. Visit our RefuLingua page or contact susannah.gooch@bridgesforcommunities.com.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/refulinguas-language-and-culture-classes-spring-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T131500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T140000
DTSTAMP:20260326T125637Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Lunch & Learn: learn about Ramadan and Eid with our RefuLingua tutor
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: Now on April 1st 1.15-2pm \nCultural Awareness: Ramadan and Eid – Free Lunch and Learn Taster \nA free\, informal online workshop to hear experiences of Ramadan and Eid. \nYou might have noticed that we’ve entered a special time in the Islamic calendar. Have you ever felt curious to know more about this time of fasting\, prayer\, and reflection? Have you ever wandered what happens at an iftar\, why sunset is so important\, or what ma’amoul tastes like? \nAround 30\,000 Muslims in Bristol observe Ramadan each year. Come and hear Wais and Dima share how they experience this holy month. Dima is a key member of our RefuLingua tutoring team too\, so we might learn some bonus phrases in Arabic as we go… \nThere will be a short presentation\, followed by time for questions and discussion. \nFree\, registration essential. \nAbout | This event forms part of our 2026 Cultural Training Lunch and Learn series. Our training covers a range of knowledge and skills for building bridges and learning to thrive in an interconnected world. For other workshops in the series please see our events page.  \nIs there an aspect of your own culture that you’d like to share with our community in a Lunch and Learn? Please get in touch susannah.gooch@bridgeforcommunities.com \n 
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/lunch-and-learn-learn-about-ramadan-and-eid-with-our-refulingua-tutor/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T132057Z
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SUMMARY:Henleaze Peace Feast (Tickets Closed)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 16th April for a celebration of Henleaze\, Southmead and Horfield\, hosted at St Peter’s Hall. Featuring a delicious Arabic feast\, live music from Anatolian oud player Ozcan Ates\, and the opportunity to share stories and conversation around the table\, this will be an evening to remember! \nDate: Thursday 16th April\, 7-9pm. \nLocation: St Peter’s Church Hall\, The Drive\, Henleaze\, BS9 4LD \nMenu: Arabic cuisine by guest chef Oumaima Yousef. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. All food is halal. \nTickets: Adult – £15\, Child (5-15) – £7.50\, Under 5: Free \nBook your place now to avoid missing out! You can indicate any special dietary requirements when you book. \nPay it Forward tickets are also available – buying one of these enables us to invite someone who could otherwise not afford to attend. \n\nPeace Feasts bring people together around a meal\, to listen to music\, exchange stories and hear from guest speakers. They celebrate local communities\, help us to see the world through someone else’s eyes\, and create spaces for friendships to grow between people from different backgrounds and experiences of life.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/henleaze-feast/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church\, Henleaze\, Bristol BS9 4LD\, St Peter’s Church\, Henleaze\, Bristol\, BS9 4LD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T135041Z
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SUMMARY:Around Sacred Texts (2026)
DESCRIPTION:3-part series looking at common themes in texts that are sacred to people of Christianity\, Judaism and Islam\, with the hope of deepening our understanding of one another.  \nWednesdays 7-9pm | 22nd April\, 6th May & 20th May \nHow will these events be run? \nEach evening will be hosted at a different faith centre and details will be sent after signing up to the event. We strongly encourage attending all three evenings so that discussion groups remain the same throughout the series. \nThe events are being co-hosted by a member of each faith\, and all sacred texts will be checked by a trusted and learned leader. The themes for these evenings will be ‘Scripture’\, ‘Prophecy’\, and ‘Reconciliation with God (the role of sacrifice)’. \nEach text will be looked at in a different order each time\, and discussion around each text will be separate\, we will not be actively comparing each text. \nWe hope to have an equal number of representatives from each faith around each table\, or at least all three faiths represented around each table. \nAny refreshments provided will be kosher and halal. \nAll participants will need to have read and agreed to the Listening Spaces (Around Sacred Texts) Guidelines. \nPlease note: further details will follow booking confirmation. \nListening Spaces are events that facilitate face-to-face\, intentional listening and dialogue between people of different cultures\, races\, faiths\, social class and political opinions.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/around-sacred-texts-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260205T121619Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Volunteering with Bridges for Communities is a great way to respond to some of the big issues in the world and to do something positive where you live. This training evening will give you all the skills and insights you need to start volunteering with us. \nThursday 23rd April\, 6:30pm until 9pm at Easton Family Centre\, Easton. BS5 0SQ. \nRegister to sign up to the training or find out more about volunteering
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/volunteer-training/
LOCATION:Easton Christian Family Centre\, Easton\, Bristol\, BS5 0SQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260312T144238Z
CREATED:20260310T140300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144238Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Cultural Awareness 101
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Awareness: Free Lunch and Learn Taster\n\n\n\n\nThis only taster course helps people understand the role culture plays in shaping our experiences and expectations in life\, as well as preparing them to relate more effectively to people from different cultural backgrounds or perspectives. By reflecting on our own cultural influences\, and by seeking to understand those of others\, it helps to prepare people for cross-cultural experiences\, for working in multicultural teams and for living in today’s multicultural society. \n\n\nAt the end of this taster programme\, you will: \n\n\n\nUnderstand some different models for thinking about ‘culture’\nHave a better understanding of your own cultural influences\n\nThe training we received from Bridges was excellent. The trainer was able to share the benefit of their experience in a way that was both useful and easy to absorb. \nWe learnt so much about Middle Eastern culture\, all of which will be so helpful to us in understanding and supporting the Syrian family we hope to welcome. \n\n\nAbout | This event forms part of our 2026 Cultural Training Lunch and Learn series. Our training covers a range of knowledge and skills for building bridges and learning to thrive in an interconnected world. For other workshops in the series please see our events page.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/lunch-and-learn-cultural-awareness-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T153819Z
CREATED:20260429T120009Z
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SUMMARY:Redcatch Peace Feast (Event Full)
DESCRIPTION:  \nJune 9 lunchtime 12:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\nFree \nJoin us on Tuesday 9th June for a Peace Feast\, bringing together neighbours in Knowle and Totterdown at Redcatch Garden. Featuring delicious vegetarian food and a short talk\, this is an opportunity to share stories and conversation around the table. We are especially inviting refugees and asylum seekers in the local area. \nDate: Tuesday 9th June 2026\, 12:00 – 14:00 \nLocation: Redcatch Garden\, Redcatch Park\, Knowle\, Bristol BS4 2RD \nTheme: Courage \n\nFunded by: Bristol Community Festival \n\nPart of the Bristol Refugee Festival \n\n\nTickets: Adult and Children go FREE. \nTickets are free and we’re asking people to still sign up so we know numbers for the chef. You can indicate any special dietary requirements when you book. Food is halal. \nPay it Forward tickets are also available – buying one of these enables us to invite someone to a future Peace Feast without cost. \n\nPeace Feasts bring people together around a meal\, to listen to music\, exchange stories and hear from guest speakers. They celebrate local communities\, help us to see the world through someone else’s eyes\, and create spaces for friendships to grow between people from different backgrounds and experiences of life.
URL:https://www.bridgesforcommunities.com/event/redcatch-peace-feast/
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