Trinity Community Arts are running a series of free music and arts activities for young people to broaden their experience and assist them with finding the right route into further education, voluntary work, or employment.

MUSIC MAKERS

Learn about music production, sound engineering, vocal training, singing, MC'ing and help stage your own live music event!

Taking place throughout June – July 2011, every Thursday 9am-1pm (19-25yrs), and 12:30pm-4:30pm (13-15yrs)*.

Through Awards for All we will be helping young people by developing and improving skills for the future. All our courses are led by experienced practitioners and professionals.

*FREE for 13-15yr olds who have been excluded from school and 19-25yr olds who are not in education, employment or training

MUSIC / PHOTOGRAPHY & GRAFFITI COURSES

Also available are our ongoing FREE training courses for 16 – 18yr olds*.

As well as learning practical skills in Music or Photography and Graffiti students will work towards certificates in Creative Media Production, Maths, ICT, whilst building confidence and gaining new experiences.

*FREE for 16 – 18 yr olds not in education, employment or training

6 week Music course starts Tuesday 18^th January

6 week Photography & Graffiti course starts Tuesday 25^th January

Contact us for more info or to arrange a visit or referral:

0117 9351200    training@3ca.org.uk

What's Your Trinity Story? - funded by Heritage Lottery Fund Your Heritage Grant - featured an an oral history and archiving project about Trinity from 1960-today, with specific reference to its role as a music and community venue.

"The Trinity Centre has a fascinating history, and the Heritage Lottery Fund is really pleased to support this inspiring project which will capture what it has meant to people over the last 50 years." Nerys Watts, South West Heritage Lottery Fund Head of Region

Trinity's history

Trinity is probably best known for its role in the music scene of the 1990s, when it played host to some of the biggest domestic and international music stars of the time. Trinity's stage has been graced by the likes of U2, The Wailers and Public Enemy as well as local talents such as Massive Attack. It hosted many famous artists notably from the punk, and reggae genres, and was an important landmark in the globally exported "Bristol Sound" prominent during this era.

The space has also had a number of roles within the community over the years - from a bingo hall to a boxing ring - and is now run as a community arts centre with regular training, projects and events.

The heritage project consisted of workshop activities and sessions designed to engage the community of all ages in sharing their experiences and stories of the space. It involved detailed research to culminate in a final exhibition, book and online archive.

Click here to read the full evaluation report.

I hope that all members will agree that Trinity has had a very successful 2010. This Annual Report gives details of the activities that have been taking place at the Trinity Centre over the last year. Our thanks go to our committed staff, volunteers and members who supported in the delivery of these services. The Directors feel that 2010 provided a period of stability after the past challenges experienced by Trinity. We do not think that we have got everything right yet, but we hope the members will agree that we are moving in the right direction.

At last year's AGM we adopted new articles, which now enable us to carry out our work with a clearer understanding of our position and legality. There were some concerns expressed in certain areas and following a period of further consultation we will be presenting a refined version of the articles for approval at the 2010 AGM. We believe this will address the issues raised and ensure our constitution is a true reflection of our shared mission and values. We have been working with the Cooperative Assistance Network, CommunityMatters and the Business Development team from the Communitybuilders Fund, who have all helped us in 2010 with the ongoing development of the organisation.

We have been working with Bristol City Council in the negotiation of a longer lease for the Trinity Centre, to secure the future of this building for the community. Bristol City Council have now implemented a Community Asset Transfer Policy, which will help to advance this process and we are hopeful to achieve a positive outcome in 2011. We have also applied for Charitable status and are receiving support in order to ensure this application will be successfully concluded in the near future.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the members to thank the Board of Directors and our Company Secretary Simon Hewes and the team at Bond Pearce – all of whom have given a huge amount of time voluntarily, and have received no payment for their services, either directly or in the way of expenses.

Throughout the year we have been working to identify how best we can widen participation through our membership. We have held several consultation sessions and are keen to work with local people and Centre users to assure the needs of our communities are reflected and influence the future development of Trinity.

We have received considerable grant support from a variety of funders to deliver projects, training and improve the building. Future applications are in hand, which will hopefully yield further development. The directors and staff feel that we are now in a strong position to move forward and further develop and improve the scope and range of activities taking place at Trinity.

Check out our Annual Report for more information.

Over two years, the project saw us bringing older and young people together to produce a series of artworks exploring themes around different generations and cultures, funded by the Quartet Community Foundation.

“We don't get any visitors so it is really nice to see young people – we don't really have any activities here and there is not full-time warden so it was nice to create an activity that we can meet the community”. Elder participating in Project Respect, 2010

Project Respect 2008

During the first phase on the project in 2008, we created a mural in the Trinity Gardens.

A group of young people from a range of ethic and cultural backgrounds studying English at the Bristol Academy worked with groups of Elders from Upper Horfield Community Trust, The Golden Ages from Easton Church and local residents from Knightstone Housing Association and the St Pauls area.
These unique workshops are designed to provide a safe space for two generations to meet, share experiences and create artwork together.

Local artist Victoria Appleton who will be delivering the next programme of workshops said; “We are looking at the role of Elders in other societies and in the UK, exploring beliefs and concerns about older and young people.”

Project Respect 2010

As part of the second intergenerational project in 2010, over 30 participants contributed across the programme – this included volunteers who are unemployed and were looking to gain skills and meet new people.

The biggest achievement was getting two very disparate groups together – older people who were white British with young people from a range of cultures and backgrounds, some of whom didn't speak English. It helped both the young people develop their language skills and the older people to gain a deeper understanding of the complex challenges facing asylum and refugee seeking communities.

What worked particularly well with this project in comparison to past years was we took the young people to work with older people residing in Brunel Care Home in St Georges. While this posed many new challenges, this also meant that we worked with older people who were otherwise not engaged at all with any community activity, unlike past groups of older people we worked with who were already engaged with organised social meeting groups.

The main benefit was the improved communication skills and a better understanding of each others cultures. It gave the older people a chance to share their memories and talk about their experiences and allowed the young people to feel valued and accepted within their new home country.

The community will benefit from the legacy of the project and through other activities shaped alongside this proven model. The prints produced will be on permanent display in Trinity's new lobby area, which will create an improved sense of what Trinity's role is within the area and give a sense that this is an open and inclusive environment.

To mark International Pay It Forward Day on 28 April 2011, a collective of Bristol based arts organisations are joining forces and hosting a week of free activities, to encourage participants to pay the good deed forward.

The expression "pay it forward" - inspiring a novel, a social movement and a film - is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead, essentially giving forward instead of back.

Trinity Community Arts, The Love of It and Let’s Do Nice Things are organising a programme of free arts and community activities. From 23-30 April, activities will include a free family indoor picnic, workshops and more.

We are also keen to facilitate activities led by local people and groups so please get in touch if you would like to run an activity of your own in this week. Other groups and businesses are invited to join in and provide their own free fun - anyone can submit what they are doing to be included in our Pay It Forward programme and promotional material.

Individuals attending events during the week will be encouraged to pay the good deed forward.

From random acts of kindness and guerrilla gardening, to running a group activity or volunteering - a range of ideas to inspire individuals, schools and groups will be made available online as a resource pack available for download.

For more information contact us via email or phone.

Trinity will be running a new Music Makers Project that will help young people back into education, employment or training. Alongside our current programme for 16-18 year olds, we will be introducing two new sessions running every Thursday. The sessions are FREE to attend, and will target 13-15 year olds who have been excluded or who may be at risk of exclusion from school, and 19-25 year olds who have been out of education or employment for an extended period.

The six month pilot project will explore areas of music including production, engineering, MCing, vocal recording and guitar tuition. The sessions will culminate in delivering a final event as part of our Annual Garden Party in May 2011.Young people will work towards accreditations including a Bronze Arts Award and will work on areas such as CV writing, job searching and application writing.

Emma Harvey, Centre Manager said, "Our current training programme targets provision to 16-18 year olds - This grant from Awards for All will allow us to work with a much broader age-range. It will give young people the opportunity to re-engage with learning and help them find routes into other training or work. We're really excited about this project and we hope that young people will be too."

If you are a young person interested in taking part or would like to refer someone, please contact 0117 935 1200 training@3ca.org.uk or pop into the Trinity Office.

With the scent of hot cider and roasted hog roast hanging in the air, hundreds of people head towards Bristol's renowned venue the Trinity Centre, for this year's annual Free Fireworks Party.

1,200 fill the venue grounds and the gates close leaving many to watch from the sidelines. With other fireworks events rained off or charging entry fees, needless to say people didn't leave without a fight, many watching from adjacent roads to get a glimpse of one of the city's only remaining free displays.

Kicking the festivities off was the exotic, enormous sound of Bristol Samba Band, teasing everyone outside and absorbing the energy of the huge crowd. As they continued this captivating performance the band decided to take their sound outside to a crowd ready and waiting to indulge their senses.

The band ends on a ultimate high with the bonfire well and truly under way by resident fire maker Woodsy. The only sound to be heard is that of the eager crowd wondering how and when this display will start. At that moment, probably the biggest fireworks display in Bristol time kicks off, with shredding fountain fireworks stunning everyone to silent awe. After several ear popping ground works, there is a break for people to show their appreciation and want for more of these firework sensations. Finally, as though to show an encore of a performance, firework guru Onj pulls out all the stops by sending a parade of rockets, fountains and Roman candles into the sky, making Trinity a landmark of fireworks for yet another year.

The crowd is buzzing from the incredible firework show and, as most the families take their kids home as, “it's a school night” everyone else heads inside the main hall for music and cider. The venue steams as we wait for the opening act - Bristol's new upcoming hip-hop artist Buggsy. His reggae influenced hip-hop beat and his faster-by-the-second MCing set the tone for the rest of his set. His performance closed with Born Inna System, which got the crowd chanting.

Trinity keeps the energy going and with cheering and screaming for the headliners, the lights dimmed, the chanting begins and Dizraeli and The Small Gods take to the stage.

As everyone falls silence, three of the most hair tingling harmonies to have ever hit this hall by God hit the crowd hard. This band's intro soley made up of all their vocals strikes the hearts of everyone in the room. Then the funky guitar-riff to their song Reach Out gets everyone dancing and it is certain this crowd is ready for a unique performance.

Throughout this whole set there was a feeling of freedom amongst all, with lyrics such as Get Yourself A Good Job, Get Yourself Free chanted straight back at lead vocalist Dizraeli. From an a capella rap - or what seemed to be a political statement against “Engurland's” government - they went on next to their massively popular song Homeward Bound, to hype the audience even more for their hit of the night Bomb Tesco, which, with all the controversies of the Stokes Croft Tesco debate could not fail to get the crowd jumping, dancing and singing along in unison.

At the end of their set and with the crowd begging for more as the lights went up it was evident that this was truly a memorable night that would not be forgotten by those lucky enough to attend.

As part of What's Your Trinity Story? we have been collecting your stories, memories and images from the last 50 years at Trinity.

We will soon be compiling a booklet of key stories and images, as well as a photography exhibition that will tour the city in 2011.

You may have parents or grandparents who were married here, have pictures of a gig or club night, worked or volunteered here, or attended a community event - whatever your story, we want to hear from you!

If you have a story or image that you would like to feature in either our booklet or exhibition, please email story@3ca.org.uk or pop into the Trinity Office so that we can scan them in for you.

If you miss the deadline, you will still be able to send us your images for inclusion to our Online Archive.

Louis: How do you feel about playing in Bristol at such a historic venue as Trinity, which is best known for being at the forefront of the rave scene in the 90's?

Artwork: Love it. Bristol is like the proper home of Dubstep, you know what I mean. They love music in Bristol - it's a great place for music - it's an honour to play here, especially at a place like this. Its kicking man - I love it!

L: Which musicians would you say influenced you most as youngsters?

A: Jimi Hendrix, and this is weird, Thelonious Monk - my dad use to play a lot of that. A lot of jazz, so John Coltrane, Charlie Parker. And then I was in to early house music, Steve Bignell, that sort of put me on to the electronics side of music.

L: In this time of uncertainty, such as the financial crisis, war and unemployment, is there an underlying message in your music that you're trying to get to the people?

A: Yeah, let's have a good time and stop F***ing about! Hahahahaha

L: How do you feel about signing for Columbia Records and your current success?

A: it's amazing, it's been a bit of a roller-coaster the last year - it's been a pretty stunning sort of time. Have been doing Magnetic Man for four years now and been doing Dubstep for ten years so it's been a long journey, little steps all the way. So it's not like suddenly doing nothing, then all of a sudden we're on Columbia - it's been a long journey.

L: How did the collaboration with the talented American artist John Legend come about?

A: When we signed to Columbia we spoke to our publisher, and we said, “look we're on Columbia now, we got this beat” and we said “who can we have on it? Its really soulful” and he said “I'm going to ring John legend” and we was like “yeah right sure you are”. Next thing, he phoned up and said “I got it- I got the vocal”. I got to say, John legend is super talented.

L: I have to say I Need Air is a total banger - what do you feel about people saying it is a strong candidate for the anthem of 2010?

A: There's loads of good music out there, lots of different styles, so it would be lovely if people did think that. It's great because you work in the studio and you don't know how everything is going to be received you know, so when you play it and you hear the crowd sing it back too - yeah, there's no other feeling like that.

L: Your track featuring Katy B, Perfect Stranger has opened your fan base to a more trendy audience, Funky House Crowd. What do you feel about that?

A: Music is music - there's only two types of music - there's good music and bad music and Katy B makes amazing music and we try to make the best music we can. All genres are melting at the moment, everyone is going from all different things, it's more about UK based music - everyone getting into every thing. You can go into a club and hear five or six different types of music in one night you know, and it's usually UK and usually a lot of bass, so it's great - it's good.

L: What do you feel about Dubstep Genre -excuse the pun - 'stepping' into the commercial side of the music industry?

A: I think it's like it's become more popular and if you got good music and people will say to their friends “yeah, listen to this” it's going to be popular. I think its great. To see and hear that stuff on Radio 1 - it is amazing.

By Louis Smith, October 2010

I've got to say that Katy B and her band were amazing, the live band totally complimented her style and brought the most out of her vocals.

Katy B performed her funky house smash hit Tell Me which received a roaring reception from the crowd and had 650 fans skanking in unison! This was the song which first brought Katy B to our attention, so it was a special moment to see her perform it live.

She also dropped hits like Louder and had the crowd eating out the palm of her hand when she started to perform Perfect Stranger the track produced by the headline act.

The song that brought the house down was On a Mission - another club hit produced by Magnetic Man, which had the Dubstep massive shocking to her catchy vocals and big Dubstep bassline. This, in my opinion, was the highlight of her live set. But make no mistake, it was a close call because all the tracks which she performed where executed with perfection.

Keep and eye out for this exciting young artist, as I feel there's a whole heap more you're gonna hear from this talented individual.

When the lights lit up the stage at Trinity to welcome Magnetic Man, the crowd knew that the headline act were about to hit the stage. The atmosphere inside was a feeling of anticipation and sheer delight, as they were about to witness their Dubstep icons performing all their club hits at this historic venue in the heart of Bristol's inner-city.

As Artwork, Benga and Scream took up position on Trinity's stage, the atmosphere was as electric as their technical light show.

Magnetic Man got the crowd bouncing with tracks including Mad - a synthesized style sample with a dramatic Dubstep baseline, which pushed Trinity's 18k+ rig to its limit!

The track I Need Air had the crowd fully excited - the tune had them all singing along to the words, which, for any performer, is a special time. You could see all three DJ's bouncing at this point, drawing on the energy their fans were giving them.

With some big collaborations already laid down, Magnetic Man drew on them with the track titled Fire featuring Ms Dynamite. This song, with its up-tempo drums, dirty synth-sound and yard style singing from Ms Dynamite really gave this track a unique vibe and, when the Dubstep Bass kicked in, it really got the crowd bouncing off each other to the sound of the music

Drawing on another massive collaboration, the trio put their power moves to good use with Getting Nowhere featuring the super talented John Legend - the title of which I found quite ironic, as these guys definitely seem like they're getting somewhere! This tune had the crowd griped with Legend's soulful vocal and the cool vibe of the backing beat, showing that Magnetic Man are multi-skilled artists and don't always have to rely on big baselines to have fans enjoying their music.

The atmosphere in Trinity was something special, from the live performance from Katy B and her band, to the trio of Artwork, Benga and Scream as Magnetic Man. This was an epic night for Bristol music from start to finish and the level of professionalism and talent from both artists was second to none. A truly enjoyable and memorable night for all.

Read the full interview with Artwork by Louis Smith here.

This year's NYE event promises another musical kaleidoscope celebrating some of our favourite music genres. Earlybird tickets are £20 (+BF) from Bristol Ticket Shop and full details of the event can be found by clicking here. Make sure you wear your masks and your dancing shoes. The more creative the mask the better - you may even win a prize for your efforts...

About the artists

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EZ Rollers

Jay & Alex go way back, having been friends since their school days and DJing long before they formed EZ Rollers.

Formed in 1994 the E-Z Rollers released their first single Believe / Rolled into 1.

Singles include Walk This Land which appeared on the soundtrack of Brit-flick, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Back To Love featuring a Roni Size remix.

Albums include Storm from the East and Weekend World, Titles Of The Unexpected and Conductor.

Currently the Rollers are working on new DnB releases for 2010/11 with Tali, Darrison and Sian from Kosheen.

Following a break from the DJ circuit they are now taking bookings exclusively through Tania at UMC.

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Laid Blak

Laid Blak represent 'good vibes' music. The latest addition to Chris Blackwell and Tricky's new label Brown Punk, Laid Blak has been brought up on Marley, roots, carnival music and soundsystem culture. They mash it all up and what comes out makes hips move and spines tingle.

Created through the partnership of Bristol producer DJ Bunjy and MC Joe Peng, these two veterans of the jungle scene earned their stripes rocking the biggest sessions through the 90's rave scene. As they've grown, their musical direction took a course that led them to seek out some of Bristol's finest musicians. What started as a studio project became the acclaimed live act - Laid Blak.

MC Joe Peng shares front of stage with the vocal rocket launcher that is Flex. Flex has the voice and stage presence to grab any audience and devour them. The live set is centred in urban reggae, but touches on jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop. No one ever forgets a Laid Blak performance; the charisma and musical dexterity of the band leave a lasting impression. This is dance music aimed at getting you moving. The 'good vibes' shine through all the songs and they always steal the show at festivals, one review noting them as 'the essential festival band'.

In Laid Blak's journey so far they have supported heavyweights Julian Marley, John Legend and Desmond Dekker. They have rocked crowds at festivals like Glastonbury and Ashton Court Festival and made waves at In The City Urban.

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Dr Meaker

A seven-piece DnB, soul and dubstep group from Bristol, led, co-written and produced by Clive Meaker.

Band members include (Ben Wood), keys (Clive Meaker), drums, guitar (Nigel Fulcher), bass (Rob Childs) and an vocalist (Lorna King) plus occasionally an mc.

The record All For You with Yolanda Quartey on vocals was used at the end of the television programme Skins Series 2, Episode 5 on the international version of the DVD. This garnered them support from Latin America as well as Australia and other release territories including the UK.

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CarnyVillains

Anyone who has been exposed to the Invisible Circus will know the CarnyVillains - their upbeat gyp-hop promises to lead you dancing your socks you into the new year with a fantastic and unique stage presence that cannot be missed.

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Junkyard Scientists

Junkyard Scientists are a ten-piece funk and soul outfit, born through a mish-mash of friends, broken bands and chance encounters around the thriving music scenes in London and Reading. With a passion for live performance and a do-it-yourself mentality, Junkyard have honed and fine-tuned a stage show that has risen the bar wherever they've played.

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Subplate

Stepping it up now for a seriously heavy dose of ragga-infused drum'n'bass. Expect the Trinity to get torn up by his rough, tough beats and in your face bass.

DJ Read

Bristol Sound Selector Read Jones provides floor­-filling rhythms from the finest musicians on the planet. Resident DJ at Trinity, The Living Room, Bath's Back To Mine & The Bell, Read's first-class shows are packed with soul, funk, reggae, ska, d&b, calypso and much much more.

For those looking to catch international acts whilst they are here in the Southwest we have Beach House here all the way from Maryland, USA and Angus & Julia Stone from their native Australia.

For those looking to catch a more home grown talent we have Johnny Flynn performing 'Been Listening' with his full band; The Sussex Witt as part of his headline tour. Having narrowly missed Mercury Music Prize nomination, catch him for an intimate evening while you still can, in one of Bristol's last truly independent music venues.

The on-line gallery is now available to view, with examples of work by confirmed artists and stall holders. More artist's will be added over the coming weeks so keep an eye on the website for a taster of what will be on offer at this year's market.

So far we have a great range of painters, illustrators and craft makers providing the perfect opportunity to buy original and unique gifts for all the family and friends this Christmas.

We are also in the process of confirming our line up of live acoustic music, if you just want to come along, soak up the atmosphere with a glass of mulled wine and delicious spicy food with an Asian twist provided by Rana Special.

Stalls are filling up fast but still have a few spaces to fill. Please contact Karina@3ca.org.uk for your booking form which must be returned by Friday 12th November.

We look forward to seeing you here!

This year's event promises to provide even more unmissable fun and frolics.

Dizraeli and the Small Gods will headline this night of free entertainment, supported by Bristol's hottest up-and-coming MC talent, Buggsy.

Bristol-grown, Brighton-based Dizraeli (previously front man for Bad Science), will grace the stage with his new band, and are promising to get right into the festivities, “We’re going to learn some traditional bonfire songs for this one, and cook them into a Urban pie.”

From the moment the bonfire is fired-up at 7pm, the evening is set to go off with a bang, with Bristol Samba Band providing a musical backdrop to the firework display. Fireworks kick off at 7:30pm and there will be a selection of hot food and hot cider on sale to keep you warm.

After outdoors fun, the music will move indoors for live hip-hop, West Country style. Dizraeli and the Small Gods' unique acoustic hip-hop style has earned them a nomination for the UK Festivals Award.

The evening is free so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Donations are collected on the night to support the Trinity Centre. For more information, please contact: 0117 935 1200 or email info@3ca.org.uk

If you or someone you know is interested in learning skills in music performance and production; photography, graffiti art, stencilling or creative media we still have spaces on both our courses.

All students will also gain certificates in Personal Social Development, Creative Media Production and ICT.

To find out more visit the course pages;

Music

Photography and Visual Art

or email training@3ca.org.uk

Join us this Saturday for more roller disco fun. A perfect way for kids to start their half term holidays with boots available to hire and a cafe for weary skaters to re-fuel in between. Great for parties or groups (discounts available) with friendly stewards on site to get you up to speed.

Alternatively join us after 7pm when the adults take over for some disco fun with a bar available all night. Discounts if you buy your tickets in advance, fancy dress optional though very welcome. Pop in for an hour or stay all night with unlimited skating!

For more info check out our events page

Just announced: Colours presents Flying Lotus with support from Jamie XX.

Flying Lotus joins us from sunny California to promote his new album Cosmogramma, on Wednesday 27th October. Tickets are now on sale. Click here for event details.

Other gigs this Autumn include Magnetic Man, Beach House, Hurts, Johnny Flynn and Angus & Julia Stone.

The pictures were taken during a major development phase, when the building was under the management of Bristol City Council.

Designs were produced by Architect Daniel Pacaud, which at the time caused great controversy with the Church Commissioners Advisory Board for Redundant Churches, who felt that the proposed works compromise the architectural heritage of the space.

"Although the very fine interior of this church would be ruined by the proposals as the building now belonged to the local authority Board members felt that it would be a waste of time to try and say it by fighting a rearguard action. It was RESOLVED: That the Church Commissioners be informed that the Advisory Board regards the church of Holy Trinity, Bristol, Diocese of Bristol, as a building of considerable architectural and historic interest with a fine interior that would be entirely compromised by the present proposals for conversion to a community centre" - Church Commissioners Advisory Board for Redundant Churches, June 1987.

The Church was at the time considered to be one of the finest examples of the work of Architect Thomas Rickman, who built the church between 1829-1932 with Henry Hutchinson.

Pacaud's plans for conversion, involved the installation of a dividing floor. But, despite the Church Commissioners' discontent, the build project went ahead.

The images found show this development in full flow and include pictures of a visit by politicians - including a rather young looking Kenneth Clarke - to see first hand the "Community Initiative" in progress.

Works included:

• Installing the first floor and sprung wooden floor on the ground level
• Repairing many of the windows which had been smashed over the years
• Cleaning the exterior sandstone, using a sandblasting method, to remove graffiti and pollution dirt

However, the costly process meant that many of the works proposed by Pacaud - particularly the developments of the upstairs hall spaces - were eventually abandoned.

Today, Trinity continues to renovate and develop the space to try to avoid any further compromising of the interior and realise this original vision to make a multi-functional community hub.

To view all the images and records connected with this development, visit our online archive

Image found from the 1987 conversion, featuring Tory MP Kenneth Clarke

Following on from last years success Trinity will now be offering a new course in Photography and Graffiti to run alongside the ever popular Music training.

Students can either chose to develop a range of music skills focussing on music production, recording and performance or develop visual skills through photography and graffiti.

All our courses are led by experienced practitioners and professionals. During the courses students will work towards a certificate in Creative Media Production as well as gaining certificates in Functional Skills and Personal Social Development.

Both courses are FREE to 16-18yr olds who are not already in education, employment or training.

For more information please click here