"From young people to the more mature; from new residents of our locality to those who have lived here all of their lives, Barton Hill Settlement enables our community to actively participate in positive, life-affirming activities. We offer a unique space for residents of Barton Hill and the surrounding area to celebrate, learn, create, develop, relax, socialise and play."
Events
Local community events to enjoy and get involved in including festivals, feasts and celebrations.
Regular Activities
Regular get-together's, services and much more for all to enjoy. Many are FREE or low-cost.
Courses & Workshops
Beneficial training, advice and support covering topics such as work, housing, money and computing.
The Full Calendar of Events
The Settlement is the cornerstone of our community in Barton Hill. Each year, more than 45 community groups and local residents come here to meet and make connections, find support systems and to take advantage of our many resources. Want to know what we have for you? View today’s events above or visit our complete calendar to learn more about upcoming events, training courses and regular activities. See you soon!
What can we do for you today?
We've been a home and resource hub for Barton Hill residents and visitors since our founding in 1911
Is there something that you would like to change about where you live?
The Network is a Bristol project working with people in Easton, Ashley and Lawrence Hill wards to take action in their neighbourhoods.
If you have an idea about what you can do to make improvements to where you live then we'd love to hear from you!
Take a look at what the Family Centre can do for you
We provide free services to families and children in Barton Hill and the surrounding areas.
We are open all year round although the programme changes during school holidays.
Support and advice for over 50's
Community Navigators Bristol offers free signposting and support to people aged 50 and over who want to feel less isolated and more involved in their local area. Friendly, trained ‘navigators’ will make contact with those referred, get to know them and share information about what’s happening where they live.
Today Jeremy Corbyn visited our partners Somali Resource Centre with Thangam Debbonaire MP for Bristol West. A meeting where our area was represented by our staff and partners. Good work, thanks to all involved.
This Saturday Barton Hill Settlement is hosting a Fun Palace FREE 1-5pm. What is a Fun Palace? Well it's a free event for all the family celebrating all our unique abilities as scientists and artists. Come try a photo collage workshop, or a skills swap with baking and embroidery, or play a virtual escape video game. Or just come and enjoy a locally-made samosa on us. A day for anyone who is curious, good for children and adults alike. funpalaces.co.uk/discover/barton-hill-settlement-fun-palace/
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Useful Links
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