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Bridges Project Exhibition

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Trinity invite you to BRIDGES 7-day exhibition - The opening launch event will feature live creative performances by participants of workshops

Bridges Project Exhibition

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Bridges Project Exhibition

peep-hole based on participants lives are just some of the works that will be displayed as part of the exhibition

The exhibition has been developed by participants who have taken part in workshops as part of the Bridges Project, funded by the Arts Council

Since May 2012, an array of commissioned artists and practitioners have helped Bristolians from all walks of life, to retell their personal stories using visual art, spoken word, dance, story telling and creative installations. The resulting exhibition offers an exclusive glimpse into the private and sometimes mysterious world of the people of Bristol.

Nick Young, Creative Director for the project: "The exhibition gives audiences the chance to share in peoples' experiences, find common ground, explore new worlds and see the city in a new perspective as these divergent lives converge to assemble their own unique snap shot of our unique and wonderful city."

The Bridges exhibition marks the end of the first phase of this ground-breaking citywide project. The project will culminate in a spectacular show in April 2013 combining theatre, dance, music and art.

To find out more and how you can get involved in the next stage, be sure to come along to the exhibition. Exhibition Preview and Performance Saturday 15th September, 6-9pm, featuring live dance performance, story telling and poetry (FREE ENTRY). The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, BS2 0NW.

You can read more about the exhibition in a preview by Bristol Venue.

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Bar Refurbishment and Christmas Parties

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Trinity are pleased to announce that we have replaced our old bar with a new larger bar, fabricated from reclaimed wood and stainless steel finish

Bar Refurbishment and Christmas Parties

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Bar Refurbishment and Christmas Parties

Trinity's new bar area

Our facilities team have been working very hard alongside an external design team and the appearance of the bar has been greatly improved.

We hope that the bar extension will improve the experience for those using the Centre for gigs and private parties.

We also have enough counter space for caterers to use, and will be installing another sink so we can operate a café area alongside the bar in the future.

Trinity are now taking bookings for Christmas parties and are working in partnership with Pie Minister who will provide catering for the private functions.

If you are a company or an individual looking to host a Christmas party and would like to know more, visit the Christmas Parties area of our website or contact the office on info@3ca.org.uk 0117 935 1200.

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Trinity Centre Development Plans

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TCA recently ran a consultation exercise for people to have their say about the on-going development of the Trinity Centre and its activities

Trinity Centre Development Plans

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Trinity Centre Development Plans

Following feedback, gcp Chartered Architects have produced a long-term redevelopment plan for the Centre

Working with gcp Chartered Architects and 2Morrow 2Day we spoke to a range of people through focus groups, outreach an online survey and several road-shows to identify the best way to redevelop the Centre for future use.

Over 500 people completed our survey and 122 voluntary and community sector were also engaged as part of the process to share their views, representing over 14,000 service users and members.

Selection of responses from consultation May-August 2012

much loved”

gateway to the community”

Trinity saved my life!”

I used to go there but I don’t know what they do now”

The entrance is so confusing I nearly walked out”

They need to smarten up that car park”

We were pleased to receive a lot of positive feedback from people who view Trinity as a place that brings communities from different backgrounds together.

Suggestions for improvement were directed toward the poor signage, building orientation, knowledge of Trinity’s events and services, coldness and acoustics of upstairs and the condition of the car-park.

What came through strongly from the feedback was that people are looking for a community space that is affordable, fully accessible, flexibly and adaptable for a variety of community activity, comfortable to use and easily identifiable as a community space.

The type of activities people were interested in seeing more of included extended youth provision, which is much needed with the locality, and feedback from young people also indicated that we need to focus more on reaching young people through our marketing and communication.

The feedback will provide a focus for the development of future projects and fund-raising.

The type of space people were most interested in was to have a large 'event space' suitable for large private functions, dance, theatre and rehearsals. People also felt that the garden was a particularly important space within the inner-city setting and there were several people who suggested developing a children’s play area within the space.

Several design options were presented to people as part of the consultation. We used this input and worked with English Heritage and Bristol City Council's Conservation Officer to develop a long-term redevelopment plan for the Centre. Click here to view the final plans proposed.

TCA have submitted an application to Big Lottery Fund to fund the first phase of works within this larger scheme and we hope to have a decision within the new year. To find out more about our plans for the future, you can attend one of our Consultation Feedback Events at the following venues (between 4pm-7pm):

Arts Westside Café - 17th September

Barton Hill Settlement - 18th September

Easton Community Centre - 19th September

The Trinity Centre - 20th September


This project has been supported by the Big Lottery Fund and English Heritage.

You can support the project directly here.

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News gigs announced!

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Latest confirmations include Buckcherry, The Jim Jones Revue, Kristina Train and Dirty Three

News gigs announced!

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News gigs announced!

Buckcherry

Our autumn calendar is filling up fast with something for everyone. On sale this Friday we have hard rock from American favourites, Buckcherry, who will be with us 3rd December as part of their UK tour. For more lively rock and roll check out The Jim Jones Revue (21st October) and Dirty Three with support from the unique Zun Zun Egui (27th November)

For those after something more gentle we have Kristina Train bringing “a voice of effortless grace and subtlety” Sat 3rd November.

Before then we have the wonderful Lower Than Atlantis joined by The Dangerous Summer, Don Broco and Gnarwolves (3rd October) and here Saturday 8th September, a rare chance to enjoy "a true 'celebration' of the glorious music of Genesis" from the UK's ULTIMATE GENESIS Tribute show from The Carpet Crawlers.

Alt-J, who will be with us in November have already sold-out so get those tickets soon if you don't want to miss out on our other events.

Keep an eye on events page for all the latest news and announcements:

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Shout out for Youth Club Volunteers

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We are currently looking for a couple of keen volunteers to get involved with our weekly youth club

Shout out for Youth Club Volunteers

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Trinity Youth Club has been running since September 2010. We are now looking for vibrant enthusiastic volunteers* to work during term time on Tuesdays between 3pm-6pm starting Tuesday 11th September.

Your role will be engaging with children between the ages of 7-12 years through creative play, such as arts and crafts and playing a variety of games which can include some sports activities. You will also help out setting up for the weekly session and assisting with workshops.

We are looking for someone that is inspiring and can bring new ideas to the group. We are particularly interested in hearing from male applicants to provide positive male role models for the children.

Click here for more info on the role

*Please note - volunteers for the Youth Club will be required to provide two referees and undergo an enhanced CRB check.

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New mural for Trinity's garden

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Created in between the showers during our recent Faux Glasto event, Trinity's garden has new brand new mural by Mr.Riks

New mural for Trinity's garden

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New mural for Trinity's garden

Garden mural

Faux Glasto took place here at the Trinity Centre on Saturday 30th June and, despite having to retreat indoors to escape the heavy showers, a day of music, arts and performances was enjoyed by many. As part of the day of celebrating all things creative we decided to brighten up our garden space by recruiting Mr.Riks and his students to add some colour to one corner.

Designed and created by Mr.Riks, with assistance from the garden folk and Shane (one of our graffiti art students here at Trinity) our new mural can be viewed by all who visit the garden making a beautiful addition to what is already a mini oasis in the heart of the city. Pop by and check it out for yourself.

If you are interested in finding out more about our Creative Courses for 16-18 yr olds or would like to joining our every expanding group of garden volunteers email us at info@3ca.org.uk

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Youth Music Makers taster sessions

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Trinity announces two taster sessions and timetable for Youth Music project

Youth Music Makers taster sessions

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Youth Music Makers taster sessions

Join us for our free youth music sessions

To launch our new Youth Music project Trinity is running two taster sessions on Friday 13th July & Friday 20th July and we are inviting young people to come along and get involved. Our full timetable is now available on our project page.

The main aim of the project is to improve the standards of music delivery for young people. Through broadening the range of musical activity and tuition that we offer, we aim to develop the creative, expressive and musical ability of young people. Come along to our taster sessions to find out more.

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Now recruiting for our FREE 6 week training courses

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Courses are available for 16 – 19yr olds not in education, employment or training - come along to one of our induction days to find out more!

Now recruiting for our FREE 6 week training courses

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Now recruiting for our FREE 6 week training courses

Join one of our free courses - get creative and gain new skills and qualifications

We offer creative learning routes for young people. Our courses are designed to help students build confidence, discover new directions, build CV and job search skills and try out a range of new creative activities which can include Photography, Graffiti and Music as well as Film Making and Design.

As well as practical and creative skills students can work towards certificates including Creative Media Production, Rock School - Music Practitioner, Maths, English and ICT whilst building confidence and gaining new experiences.

Students on all our training courses receive £5.00 expenses per session attended and £50.00 reward for successful completion of the course. Payments are made directly into student's bank accounts.

Click here for more info about all our courses or contact us for more info on any of our courses  0117 935 1200 training@3ca.org.uk

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Music

Induction day taking place Tuesday 26th June.

During this course students will develop their overall basic knowledge and understanding of all aspects of music production and performance. Students will have the opportunity to produce a track, develop lyrics and experiment with live recording learning new skills. Sessions are run form our IT suite, Studio and Live Room with opportunities to perform on the Trinity stage!

We are now an approved Rock School Centre and will be offering Level 1 - Music Practitioner qualifications to all Music Students on our course.

The Music Course runs regularly Tuesday and Wednesday each week between 10am - 4pm.

Click here for more info.

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Photography and Graffiti

Induction day taking place Tuesday 26th June.

Photography - Learn composition, lighting, developing and editing techniques, develop your skills in documentary and experimental photography using digital SLRs. Sessions explore different forms of photography and allow opportunities to develop your own themes and take photos out around the city.

The photography course runs weekly every Tuesday 11am - 4pm

Graffiti - Learning techniques in urban art including drawing skills and spray painting on canvasses and other surfaces, creating a portfolio of work.

Graffiti course runs regularly Thursday each week between 10am - 4pm.

Click here for more info.

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Andrew Bird 06.06.12

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Playing with mesmerising and beguiling charm here at the Trinity centre earlier this month

Andrew Bird 06.06.12

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Andrew Bird has been making very good music for a long time now. His current "Break It Yourself" album is exceptionally well-made and his back catalogue is almost overwhelming. Nevertheless, seeing him and a startlingly proficient band play live is something else again. The gentleness and warmth of the new album becomes a spontaneous rush of thrills and wonders.

Bird's own playing is mesmerising. He seems to strive so little. His magician's skills are in pulling off impossible swoops, changes and complexities without losing any of his beguiling calm. Those looping things he does to enrich the sound are close to being invisible as he works the mood and the moment. Every time he touches the violin strings, sings, whistles or strums a guitar it's part of the music. Part of the show. He holds a pause, steps back and gazes out, let's his violin go where it will. It's musical theatre at its best. As he has said, using the loops "keeps things risky onstage".

And the band. Like Bird they look lean and hungry, pared down to some ancient perfection. They make it look easy. Afro beat intro? Old Timey acoustic string band closing? Everly Brothers' harmony singing? One handed drumming while playing a keyboard with the left? All simple, all perfect, all with perfect dynamics and clarity. And, with Bird's restless immediacy driving it all, the sense of spontaneity and responsiveness is very strong. Bird and the band are looking at and listening to each other all the time. Music is being made as we listen, not just played from a script. This is why live music still breaks hearts. Andrew Dosh, Jeremy Ylvisaker, and Mike Lewis are the names. As a quartet with Bird they played a blinder.

The new songs are something special too. "Orpheo Looks Back", Danse Caribe", "Things Behind The Barn", "Near Death Experience Experience" "Give It Away", Fatal Shore". Musically they adopt organic fragments from all the noble sources and weave them together in ways that sequencers never can. The sound in the Trinity Centre was excellent. The crowd loved it all.

Sam Saunders

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Funding to reap the benefits of community gardening

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Thanks to the Big Lottery Fund we are now running tailored growing sessions in the garden and building an outdoor kitchen!

Funding to reap the benefits of community gardening

by karina — last modified 09/06/2012 06:38 PM
Funding to reap the benefits of community gardening

Gardening session

Energy has been high in the Trinity Community Garden this month with gardening courses kicking off to a good start; the first phase of the outdoor kitchen being completed and the Thursday volunteer days are embracing this busy growing season.

Thanks to the Awards For All Big Lottery Fund (BLF) we are now running tailored growing sessions in the garden with Terrance Higgins Trust, Re-Think, Wild Goose and Awaz Utaoh Women’s Group.

The participants are enjoying learning about herbal first aid over a cup of tea and home made biscuits before getting their hands dirty and embracing how easy it is to grow their own food.

The first phase of the Outdoor Kitchen, also funded by BLF, has been completed. Participants dropped in during the free session gaining skills in woodwork joints, dry stone walling and erecting a timber frame.

The structure looks fantastic and we are excited about the next phase which will include cob walling, cob oven and putting on a roof.

If you are interested in getting involved in any of this activities please call Anita, Garden Coordinator: 07956796707

On the volunteer days we are doing a variety of seasonal tasks which people are able to drop in and out of so do come along if you fancy! Currently we have surplus tomato plants for loving homes, give us a shout if you want to take some with you!

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Trinity calls for participants for new Bridges art project

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Workshops June-August 2012 - Bristol-wide Project uses stories to bridge the city

Trinity calls for participants for new Bridges art project

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Trinity calls for participants for new Bridges art project

Come and take part in community arts workshops

Workshops

As stories are something that inspire, define and unite us all, Trinity Community Arts are inviting people of Bristol to step up and offer their story for an exciting new project that will span the whole city. The Arts Council funded Bridges Project will get going with a series of arts workshops for people of all ages at the Trinity Centre, which will later feed in to an innovative and ambitious performance trail across Bristol in 2013.

The workshops will offer people the chance to explore their story in a whole new way. Trinity are commissioning an impressive array of professional artists, who inspired by the stories will work with people in mediums such as art, dance, music, poetry and writing, to create original performance and artwork.

Edson Burton, Project Outreach Worker, said: “The aim of the Bridges Project is to bring people together to produce original artworks based on their life stories and experiences. This is a great opportunity for people - both artists and novices - to get together, share stories, meet new friends and have their work shown as part of a professional arts exhibition.”

“Workshops are open to everyone and we would particularly like to work with people who may not usually get involved with an arts activity - older people, young people, old and new communities – we want everyone to get involved - as everyone has a story to tell.”

Workshops will be held between June-August 2012 and all work will be displayed in an exhibition in September 2012. The work and stories will also be adapted as part of a final theatre performance due to happen in Spring 2013.

Stories

In addition to the workshops Trinity are seeking people who simply have a story to tell.  We are looking for stories exploring the theme 'Bridges' in a literal or metaphorical sense.

Nick Young, Artistic Director for the project explains: “The stories could be about a journey from one place to another, about bridging communities and cultures, or a turning point in someone's life. Stories can be fun, light, dark, magical or real - we will weave together different stories to create the plot for the final show next year which will use the city of Bristol as the stage.”

Stories shared should be no more than one side of A4 paper in length and story tellers can choose to remain anonymous.

How to get involved

To register your interest in the project workshops or share your story, contact Edson or Nick bridges@3ca.org.uk 0117 9351200 or drop into the Trinity Office.

Workshops cost £30 to take part in the full programme. Workshops are free for participants who qualify for concessions (young people 18 and under, unemployed people, people on benefits, older people +65). We welcome inquiries from community groups as well as individuals. Unless otherwise specified workshops will be held at Trinity.

About the Project

The Bridges Project is our latest community arts project, funded by the Arts Council - A programme of accessible arts workshops using spoken word, creative writing, performing and visual arts, to draw out personal stories of local people. We will use the arts to build bridges between communities and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of inner-city Bristol.A

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ALL WELCOME to participate!

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Lianne La Havas 04.05.12

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Live at Trinity singing "silky soul numbers" & "exquisite songs"

Lianne La Havas 04.05.12

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Lianne La Havas 04.05.12

Lianne La Havas

Marques Toliver is one of few fortunate enough people to be inhumanely talented but keep his effortless finesse. He plays through a set at Trinity that showcases his insane ability to perfectly pluck a violin and maintain a pitch perfect vocal of songs that have a rustic but polished quality. His entire look and sound is very fetching with water coloured tote bags hanging off the merchandise stand and songs that could soundtrack the ideal sunlit afternoon but this isn’t a bad thing. Tracks like the hypnotic ‘White Sails’ bounce along and are carried by Toliver’s timeless tones. His booking on this tour is extremely appropriate. Like La Havas, Toliver plays music that is infectious, wonderfully written and catchy but has a slight air of sophistication about it making it all the more thrilling.

Often when artists thank a crowd it’s hard to buy. When Chris Martin puts his hand on his heart for the 300th arena show or when Nicki Minaj retweets some poor blogger to display her love, there is a slight element of doubt. Lianne La Havas is either an incredibly grateful and honest musician who is happy to be paddling in the pool of the mainstream or is just amazing at pretending. She opens with ‘No Room For Doubt’ and it sets a standard for a show packed out with songs from her EPs and upcoming debut LP which are products of purity and perfection. Numbers like exquisite songs and can sing them to perfection. Numbers like ‘Gone’ and ‘Tease Me’ showcase Lianne’s smokey tone and husky stylings but her lyricism and on stage banter about ex-boyfriends shows she isn’t just an artist to have bubbling in the background. Her voice carries an angst, an aggression “What the heck man, last time I checked man, we had it all” she belts on ‘Gone’. After each track she endearingly shells up and grins at the rapturous applause from the Trinity crowd.

She goes on to play more silky soul numbers like ‘Liar’ and the phenomenal closer ‘Is Your Love Big Enough’ and Lianne La Havas manages to pull a crowd who are largely made up of curious spectators with an ear for who’s getting buzz in to another instrument backing her up on the anthemic hook, “Is you love big enough”. As Lianne pulls out her phone to photograph the crowd this 20-nothing year old comes across as the ultimate likable musician. The place that her music springs from isn’t especially urban or broken. She doesn’t sport a rough background or desperate need for music. She is just a young lady who can write exquisite songs and can sing them to perfection. Lianne La Havas is so grateful for her fan base because they have all, in a way, found her. With a voice like her’s, can you blame them?

Duncan Harrison

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Trembling Bells with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy 03.05.12

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"Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's mordant glory and restless presence filled the room...

Trembling Bells with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy 03.05.12

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Trembling Bells with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy 03.05.12

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy 03.05.12

The generosity and the joy of tonight's music at The Trinity Centre were clear from the very first harmonies of Muldoon's Picnic. Just two of the Glasgow company were on tour, but the whole band's commitment to traditional harmony singing and their mastery of it were wonderfully realised by combinations of the two (Harry Campbell and Katy Cooper) with members of Trembling Bells, and one appearance of Will Oldham. Beautiful pitching, excellent articulation and an obvious love of the tunes and the forms swept all before them.

Trembling Bells' Alex Neilson and Will Oldham (tonight as Bonnie "Prince" Billy) are exceptional musicians who contribute to projects great and small, connect with artists from here and everywhere, and enrich us all by sharing and moving on. Tonight's set focussed on the current album "Marble Downs" that credits "Trembling Bells With Bonnie "Prince" Billy" and features outstanding songs written by Alex Neilson. Appropriately enough, they covered one Merle Hagard song in a medley and they him into one of their own. The Scots folk tradition, filtered through the poor white colonial states and Nashville, runs through the music.

Bonnie "Prince" Billy's mordant glory and restless presence filled the room. Duets with Lavinia Blackwell were wickedly teasing. He turned Neilson's sometimes dark lyrics into thoroughly convincing expression of his own psyche. "Ferrari In A Demolition Derby" was a great romp for Blackwell's keyboard playing and "I Can tell You're Leaving" was perfect. Coming in straight after the traditional lament of lost potency "My Husband's Got No Courage In Him" Oldham's song "Riding" crashed in like early Jefferson Airplane tune with Bells' guitarist Michael Hastings scrolling off a great squealing riff.

"Love Is A Velvet Noose" and "New Year's Eve's The Loneliest Night Of the Year" were heart bursting highlights. Two very fine songs amongst an hour and a half of high pleasure that delighted a sell-out crowd.

Words and image: Sam Saunders

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Trinity launches new Youth Music Makers Project

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Funded by Youth Music, the project will engage young people from across the city in a range of music making activities

Trinity launches new Youth Music Makers Project

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Trinity launches new Youth Music Makers Project

New youth music project at the Trinity Centre

Trinity Community Arts has recently been awarded funding from Youth Music to extend our programme of music activities. Through our new Youth Music Makers Project, we will work with young people from challenging circumstances, providing access to music training to develop their confidence, skills and ability to access other services and learning opportunities. The aim of the project is to:

  • embed learning and effective practice in host and partner organisations
  • improve the standards of music delivery for children and young people
  • develop the creative, expressive and musical ability of children and young people
  • improve self-efficacy (i.e. self-esteem, skills, engagement and confidence) and resilience to challenging circumstances

We will work with young people across the academic year, providing open drop-in music sessions in addition to more structured learning through which we will provide Rock School accreditations.

Through our existing training programme, Trinity targets young people aged 16-18 years not in education, employment or training (NEET). Thanks to Youth Music, Trinity will also be able to work with the following groups as part of  the Youth Music Makers Project:

  • Young people under 16 who have been excluded/are at risk of exclusion - we will work with young people who are referred to us who have been temporarily or permanently excluded from school to help them regain focus through music.

  • Young people aged 16-18 who face elevated risk of exclusion - we will work with those who may be struggling in a mainstream learning environment to stay focused and engaged in learning through accessing a music making.

We will also be able to work with a small number of young people over the age of 18 who have been out of the learning or employment for considerable time due and have additional  learning needs.

The project will run between 2012-2014. Keep an eye on the project area of our website for more info. If you are interested in taking part in the project or would like to refer someone, please contact training@3ca.org.uk

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Blood Red Shoes 01.05.12

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Live of review Blood Red Shoes here at Trinity

Blood Red Shoes 01.05.12

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Blood Red Shoes 01.05.12

Blood Red Shoes

Cast of Cheers support Blood Red Shoes with a set that goes by in a flash of frenetic vocals and airtight beats. They run through a fairly lengthy set of songs that sound like The Vaccines with a bit more about them. Their enthusiasm and energy is refreshing for a genre that is so proudly melancholy and their lead single ‘Animals’ is a ready-made festival anthem. What’s so nice about Cast of Cheers is the fact that as they frantically wrist shake to achieve the right jangly sound, and as the drummer flicks his hair back and forth to merely keep up, it looks like they love doing and love doing it in front of people even more. They might have been going quite a while but Cast of Cheers clearly have an ear for a hook and an eagerness to share it.

The first of May is said to be the first day of summertime. It would appear Blood Red Shoes have taken it upon themselves to mark the occasion by doing what all good bands should do. Making lots of noise and making it sound good.

This band aren’t new and this certainly wasn’t a show for new ‘curious’ fans. The Blood Red Shoes partnership of Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell dates back to 2004 and tonight they come on at 9.30PM sharp and embark on a show that celebrates those 8 long years of sleazy, makeshift but incomparably tight rock music. They open with older offering ‘It’s Getting Boring By The Sea’ and play through numerous old favorites like ‘Heartsink’ and ‘I Wish I Was Someone Better’ these are all met with cheers of fondness and some fairly committed singing along from the 8 year strong fan base. For a band of two people, the velocity is quite incredible with their track being so in sync it verges on looking mimed. This is a seasoned duo who have consistently released LP’s that are strong and compliment their live show. Latest studio offering, ‘In Time To Voices‘ is no different. They run through album tracks from that record such as ‘Lost Kids‘ and their wondrously anthemic lead single ‘Cold’. Often when all the songs merge in to one, a show is seen as repetitive but Blood Red Shoes managed to do it in such a way that their set was not a random mish-mash of 3 album’s work but more a carefully selected to make an evening of loud noise. Each heavy strum of cymbal crash is paired with a flashing bulb pulsating in front of an aptly Blood Red backdrop. This band have gotten really cool. It looks totally effortless and they are brining the church down with their weighty but indisputably refined rock and roll.

As they parade back on for the encore, Blood Red Shoes look like the kid you knew years ago from primary school who you meet again and they got way cooler. Their tracks are intimidatingly infectious and the vigor with which they hammer the songs out is a rare thing in modern live music. The stage is empty but lights are flickering behind the red backdrop. That kid from primary school is way cooler than you, and he’s not even trying.

Duncan Harris

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Trinity talk at Bristol's first IT MegaMeet

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Bristol IT MegaMeet - Come to the first IT MegaMeet in Bristol on 19th May 2012 at the University of the West of England

Trinity talk at Bristol's first IT MegaMeet

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Trinity talk at Bristol's first IT MegaMeet

Come to the first IT MegaMeet where our IT guru will talk all things FOSS and more!

Trinity's in-house Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) guru Ryan Northey will be giving a talk at UWE's IT conference this May.

The conference is aimed at bringing together IT developer and community groups to showcase their activities to the student and business communities.

The conference is of interest to anyone who works with IT or wants to work in that industry.

Ryan will be talking about the work that we do at Trinity and our use of FOSS and about developing applications for Android using the python programming language. The talk will also touch on sensory augmentation, artificial intelligence and "Natural User Interfaces".

For more information, or to register your interest for attending the event, visit: www.itmegameet.co.uk

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Bridges project update

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Sign up and get involved with our programme of arts workshops, open to all

Bridges project update

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Bridges project update

Come and take part in our arts workshops - ALL welcome!

Selecting artists

Earlier this year we put out a call for artists to run workshops on the Bridges Project. We were inundated with fun, clever, stunning, intricate and audacious ideas. Choosing our final artists was harder than whittling down contestants in the Voice (let's forget Britain's Got Talent!). We hope to continue to work with the artists that were not selected giving support where possible and or in partnership.

We want you!

Having selected our lucky artists we will be running a series of workshops in:

  • Middle Eastern Dance with Medea Mahdavi
  • Folk dance with a African/Caribbean Flava with Cleo Lake
  • Poetry and Prose with Andrew McMillan
  • Cutting edge technology meets art with Stand and Stare
  • Sculptures using recycled materials with Refab Arts
  • Installation art with Marina Moreno
  • Song/Music -(various artists)

Workshops will take place between June – August 2012 year, more details to follow.

Tell your story using art

All workshops will be focused on creating original work, based on your stories. The outcome of the workshops will be exhibited and/or performed in Autumn 2012 and in a final show to preview Spring 2013.

Who can take part?

Anyone.

Trinity is a fully inclusive organisation.

No prior experience necessary for any of the workshops.

To help us fine tune times please could you register the days and times that you absolutely can't make or any other access requirements you have.

Register NOW!

If you would like to register for one or more of our workshops please contact Edson or Nick on bridges@3ca.org.uk , call 0117 935 1200 or drop into the Trinity Office.

*Sessions are free upon application to our bursary scheme or charged at a nominal fee. Contact us for more details.

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Post-Easter course start dates

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Trinity is now recruiting for our Music, Photography and Graffiti Courses

Post-Easter course start dates

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Post-Easter course start dates

Come along to Trinity and get involved in our Music, Photography or Graffiti courses

We deliver a range of accredited creative learning courses in the arts for young people aged between 16-18 not currently in education, employment or training.

We accompany this with support and guidance from our youth worker, Jake Mensah, to help young people identify routes for progression, overcome any obstacles and move on to other learning or employment opportunities.

We target resources to our immediate locality of Easton, Ashley and Lawrence Hill and we welcome self referrals as well as referrals from youth agencies across the city.

As part of our courses, we have expanded qualification options to include Creative Media Development and during the autumn we introduced the Rock School Music Practitioner qualification. We also continue to offer functional skills in Maths, ICT and English at Entry Level.

To find out more, visit the Training area of our website, contact training@3ca.org.uk or contact the Trinity Office on 0117 935 1200

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Have your say about Trinity Centre development

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Trinity has been awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund to look at ways to develop and improve the Trinity Centre

Have your say about Trinity Centre development

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Have your say about Trinity Centre development

The Trinity Centre, Lawrence Hill is a community centre requiring support and investment to encourage more use

Trinity Community Arts has secured a £40,000 Development Grant from the Big Lottery Fund Reaching Communities Buildings Programme to investigate options for developing and renovating the Trinity Centre, Lawrence Hill. This will involve consulting with a wide range of individuals and organisations within the Bristol community.

Emma Harvey, Centre Manager for the Centre said, “Thanks to a Development Grant from the Big Lottery Fund we will, over the next six months, consult with as many people as possible from Easton, Ashley, Lawrence Hill and also the wider City, in order to canvas opinion about how people would like to see the Centre developed in order to better meet people's needs.”

Trinity has already secured a separate £80,000 grant from English Heritage to carry out a Roof Repair and Feasibility Study Project. The Big Lottery Fund Development Grant will compliment this and allow Trinity to carry out essential community consultation with a focus on the best way to develop the Centre to encourage a wider use.

The Centre, is already a highly used community centre and is famed as one of the few remaining independent live music venues in the country. Trinity was birthplace of 'The Bristol Sound' and has a strong cultural heritage. The Centre has seen performances from Massive Attack and The Prodigy and U2 and, more recently, The Gorillaz, Duran Duran and the Horrors, to name but a few.

The Centre also hosts several of Bristol's favourite groups and classes - Hype Urban Dance Troupe, Bristol Samba Band, Zumba, Awaz Utoah, the Misfits and Link Age. Trinity also runs a range of community activities, functions and projects, including a training programme for young people not in education or employment.

Originally a popular church, the building was converted into a community centre in 1987. The conversion has many shortcomings in the internal layout that need to be addressed to allow for greater usage. The building is set in generous grounds that need extensive work to improve access and visibility. The roof is in urgent need of repair and will be addressed with the upcoming works funded by English Heritage.

Emma said, “Despite the size of the building, the poor appearance mean people often don't even know we're here offering space for the community.”

Trinity will be working closely with Bristol City Council and the Ethical Property Foundation as part of the project, and Bristol based gcp Chartered Architects will lead on the project from design through to any capital work.

Emma said, “We want to hear from anyone with an opinion about Trinity - good, bad or indifferent - so that we can ensure any development of the building is in line with what people want.”

This is an amazing opportunity for the people of Bristol to get behind one of the City's most loved venues and create a real focal point for the locality.

Emma said, “We want the opportunity to provide better quality space to the people of Bristol – to do that we need people to get involved and tell us what they think. We will be able to invest in people's ideas for the Centre, through securing further funding, if this part of the project is successful.”

If you are interested in having your say about this project please contact info@3ca.org.uk.

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About the Trinity Centre - Trinity Community Arts is a charity formed to manage the Trinity Centre in Lawrence Hill Bristol. Our mission is to engage the local community of all ages in imaginative and socially inclusive projects. The Trinity Centre was built between 1829-1832 by architects Thomas Rickman and Henry Hutchinson and is a Grade II* Listed converted church, deconsecrated in 1976. The building has remained in community use till this day, and has a restrictive covenant placed on it by the Church ensuring it is only used for Youth, Arts, Community and Education purposes.

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Find out about our nature based activities for children

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Please use our garden safely

 

Garden Rules/Expectations
    • We advise visiting the garden during office hours Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm when a trained First Aider is on site.

    • We have a zero tolerance approach to rough sleeping. Please see our contact information to signpost to services in the local area.

    • Be respectful of closed group sessions and check on activity dates and times before you visit

    • Keep dogs on leads and be sure to scoop their poop!

    • The garden is next to a busy car park and road; for safety, please supervise children at all times.

    • Please take all rubbish with you, use the recycling bins provided and respect the plant beds the orchard and the poly-tunnel.

    • Please don't smoke around the veg and dispose of your cigarette ends in bins provided.

    • Please only undertake gardening activities during our supervised project sessions

    • We expect all users to respect each other and to act in line with Trinity's Code of Conduct


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