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The Trinity Centre Conservation Project and the Notes for Notes Fundraising Appeal

Public Meeting - Wednesday 17th August 6pm, Graffiti Room

We would like to invite all the community groups and individuals that regularly use the Trinity Centre, to attend a short meeting to learn more about the Trinity Conservation project and the Notes for Notes Fundraising Appeal that will support the essential conservation works required to building.

The Trinity Centre is a prominent heritage landmark in Bristol's Old Market Quarter, that has a long-standing history of community engagement. This year we are celebrating 40 years of music at the venue which, over the last four decades has become a prominent music venue and community arts hub.

The building was placed on the English Heritage Building At Risk Register in 2011 as urgent repair works where needed to the South aisle roof. Since then, the building has gone trough a series of vital renovation and conservation schemes to protect the historic fabric and improve access to quality space for the community, removing it from the "At Risk" Register in 2014. It is vital that additional conservation and repair works are carried out in 2017 to prevent the Trinity Centre falling back in the "At Risk" Register in the future.

The 2016-17 Trinity Centre Conservation Project includes essential repairs to the lead roof on the North aisle, extensive renovations to the stained glass windows and the Bath stonework on the towers and external walls.

Bristol Shares Reading - taster session for older people

Looking to enjoy a good read and meet new people? A trained facilitator will read aloud great stories and poems - you can relax and listen as the literature creates a lively presence in the room. Throughout the reading we will pause to share any thoughts and personal responses.

There’s no need to do any preparation beforehand or any pressure to take a turn to read. All reading material is provided, as are tea and biscuits!

This taster session is part of Bristol Shares Reading - an exciting new project focused on reducing isolation and improving the quality of life amongst older people through Shared Reading Groups. The project is being developed between The Reader and Bristol Ageing Better.

For more info, or to join a taster session, please contact Samantha Weaver:

samanthaweaver@thereader.org.uk / 07812 238 532

“This group is enabling me to do something that involves literature which on my own I can’t seem to do…it is a safe place where we can share emotions and memories” - Shared Reading group member, South West

The Bristol Mid Century Market returns to the Fyfe hall at Trinity Centre (upstairs for one event only!)

The UK's leading 1950s vintage fair, the Mid Century Market is returning for a day of mid century vintage shopping. This Autumn, the Mid Century Market is open to rockabilly lovers and vintage fashionistas bringing with it the best vintage and reproduction clothing, atomic homeware, glittering jewellery and much more, all inspired by that glamorous period of the 1950s.

Bettina Scarlett takes pride in having only but the finest vintage sellers and 1950s inspired brands from around the UK and when customers come down, they will already know what they want to buy, why? Because at the Mid Century Market, you don’t have to spend hours hunting high and low for something that may catch your eye but for an extortionate price, you will be blown away by the array of beauties that await you when you walk in the door.

With shoppers in the past coming from all over Europe to hunt for bargains, Bristol is in for a treat this summer because what makes the market distinctive from any other vintage fairs within the UK is the friendly and sociable atmosphere it brings. Not in a rush? Why not sit back and relax with friends and enjoy the atmosphere and listen to DJ’s hark back to that era of rockabilly and good ole rock n roll, the Mid Century Market isn’t just a vintage fair, it’s a gathering of friends who share the same passion for vintage and everything from the Hollywood era of Elvis and Audrey Hepburn. So what’s stopping you?

Entry only £2.00 with under 12s going free!

The health and safety of the people using our Centre is our top priority you can find out what we are doing to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak here.

Want to drum and dance? It’s easy!

Ilu Axe has three groups or learning and performance levels, Beginner, Intermediate and Stage Group, with people moving from one level to the next as and when the pieces taught in the particular level (both the music and the choreography) reach the required standard.

Drums and sticks etc all provided. With our incredible, loveable teachers you’ll straight away begin learning the rhythms and the choreography and all the drum and stick technique stuff.

So if you’d like to get involved, please email courses.iluaxe@gmail.com

Please note: Trinity operates a 24hr Pay & Display Car Park and all Visitors are required to Pay & Display.

Ilu Axe has three groups or learning and performance levels, Beginner, Intermediate and Stage Group, with people moving from one level to the next as and when the pieces taught in the particular level (both the music and the choreography) reach the required standard.

Drums and sticks etc all provided. With our incredible, loveable teachers you’ll straight away begin learning the rhythms and the choreography and all the drum and stick technique stuff.

So if you’d like to get involved, please email courses.iluaxe@gmail.com or use the joining form here.

Please note: Trinity operates a 24hr Pay & Display Car Park and all Visitors are required to Pay & Display.

What is it like to have your genome sequenced? How can we extract information from your DNA and what should be done to maintain its safety and privacy? Join our panel of experts from across Bristol in this Question Time style event that seeks to gain your opinion on who should have access to genetic data.

Future Debates events are part of the British Science Association's work to make science a fundamental part of British society and culture. We want to empower many more people – not just scientists – to constructively engage in debates over the applications and implications of science in their lives, their local economy and the UK’s future.

Tickets are free but please register!

Tuesday 30 August, 5.30pm - 8pm

Bring your instrument, your voice, your musical mojo...and we'll create a piece!

The jam session welcomes all styles, seasoned experts, developing talent and new musicians willing to have a go. Make music in a freewheeling environment, without having to be concerned about pleasing an audience.

Facilitated By Jon James.

If interested, email: jonpjames@yahoo.co.uk

Free to join in

The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living (WECIL) is holding monthly Creative Challenges at Trinity.

Creative Challenges are short creative tasks that help everyone become more creative! Each challenge is different, and helps you think of different ways to do something creative. We'll have a selection of challenges for people to choose from, and lots of different materials to use. You can make pictures using card, fabrics and glues, draw  in ink and pencils, and even write poetry!

Art, writing, discussing, making, drinking cups of tea and creating!

Free refreshments

No need to book, just pop-in!

To find out more call Valentina on 0117 947 9942 or email her at: valentina.cavallini@wecil.co.uk

If you can't make it to this one, don't miss our next event Thursday 28 July 2016

If you love dancing, used to dance when you were younger, have always wanted to dance, or are drawn to performance, this company is for you! The focus will be on developing and expanding movement and dance skills, exploring different aspects of movement, and creating a dance performance based on members' ideas and experiences.

Two weekly session run

Mondays, 5.45pm - 7.15pm - Online (back soon at Trinity, Fyfe Hall)

Fridays, 12pm - 2pm - Main Hall

Cost £3 per person, per session

The company is led by Julia Thorneycroft.

Julia has many years experience of creating, directing and teaching dance in professional, community and academic contexts. She is Programme Leader for the Dance Foundation Degree,City of Bristol College, and has Artistic Director roles for Kinesis Youth Dance Company, and Julia Thorneycroft Young Dancers Company. Her performance company, Julia Thorneycroft Dance, creates accessible dance theatre that explores current social themes and human nature, engaging the core human emotions of its audience. She is committed to reaching out beyond traditional theatre space into outdoor festivals and rural touring.

https://juliathorneycroftdancetheatre.com

Please note: Trinity operates a 24hr Pay & Display Car Park and all Visitors are required to Pay & Display.

Learn new skills and make new friends

As part of Trinity's Heritage Conservation Project we are hosting Free Taster Sessions in

Stained Glass, Wood Carving and Sewing Crafts (textiles)

on Tuesday 28 June 2016

2 sessions available: 1.30pm-4pm or 6.30pm-9pm

For all abilities; ages 14+; Limited spaces available!

For more information or to register your interest, contact Dr Edson Burton:

edson@3ca.org.uk / 0117 935 1200

After the outstanding success of its launch in April, the UK's leading 1950s vintage fair, the Mid Century Market is returning Saturday 2nd July for a day of mid century vintage shopping. This summer, the Mid Century Market is open to rockabilly lovers and vintage fashionistas bringing with it the best vintage and reproduction clothing, atomic homeware, glittering jewellery and much more, all inspired by that glamorous period of the 1950s.

Bettina Scarlett takes pride in having only but the finest vintage sellers and 1950s inspired brands from around the UK and when customers come down, they will already know what they want to buy, why? Because at the Mid Century Market, you don’t have to spend hours hunting high and low for something that may catch your eye but for an extortionate price, you will be blown away by the array of beauties that await you when you walk in the door.

With shoppers in the past coming from all over Europe to hunt for bargains, Bristol is in for a treat this summer because what makes the market distinctive from any other vintage fairs within the UK is the friendly and sociable atmosphere it brings. Not in a rush? Why not sit back and relax with friends and enjoy the atmosphere and listen to DJ’s hark back to that era of rockabilly and good ole rock n roll, the Mid Century Market isn’t just a vintage fair, it’s a gathering of friends who share the same passion for vintage and everything from the Hollywood era of Elvis and Audrey Hepburn. 

Explore the versatility of clay in a free taster workshop led by Joanna Espiner, supported by

Trinity's Heritage Conservation Project

Tuesday 6 September 2016

2 sessions available: 2pm-4.30pm or 6pm-8.30pm (evening session now full)

Inspired by the heritage and architecture of the Trinity Centre, join us to create tiles!

Clay was traditionally used in religious buildings to create elaborate patterns for floor tiles. Learn the traditional 'encaustic slip' technique with a modern thematic twist.  We will develop our designs through drawing and photos of Trinity's features.

Plaster moulds were used to make ceiling and cornice decorations and plaster craftsmen used clay to create the initial models from which to make the moulds. We will create sculptural tiles by making plaster moulds to create repeated tile pieces and decorate with different colours.

For all abilities; ages 14+; Limited spaces available!

For more information or to book your place, contact Dr Edson Burton:

edson@3ca.org.uk / 0117 935 1200

It aims to bring those with coding and technical skills, social media and web skills together with those who have experience of the asylum system and the needs of refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol; to use digital technology to help refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol and beyond.

“We want to plant the seeds to develop digital tools to help with some of the issues that asylum seekers and refugees in Bristol, and those who work to support them, face in their day to day lives.”

They are looking for people with relevant skills to attend and pooling their time, knowledge and skills, to work together in teams on new ways to address issues faced by asylum seekers, refugees and organisations that support them in the digital era.

These skills include

• knowledge of refugee organisations
• experience of seeking asylum in the UK
• language skills
• coding
• web developing
• data analytics
• design
• communications
• social media

Hackdays or Hackathons are events that bring people with different skills together to develop digital projects around an issue or theme and usually take place over a weekend.

Around the world Hackathons to support refugees have generally been very successful, we believe Bristol has the skills, assets and organisational infrastructure to create something that can be useful in Bristol and beyond.

The Hackday is currently being supported by Trinity Community Initiatives and Connecting Bristol, but is looking for further sponsorship for this event and for follow on activities to build on the hackday.

An informative, creative mix of talks by activists, academics and wonderful Bristolians. There will be workshops, spoken word performance, short films, music, photography, artwork and delicious food.