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.
]]>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.
]]>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
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“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” |
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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.
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.
]]>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
]]>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.
]]>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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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.
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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.
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]]>After 3 years of running volunteer drop-ins The Trinity Community Garden is now running an inclusive programme of workshops that will respond to the needs of our diverse communities. We believe the project will have a positive focus creating a sense of well-being, achievement and cohesion in the community.
The Big Lottery Fund distributes half of the National Lottery good cause funding across the UK. The support for the this project comes from the Awards for All programme which aims to enable others to make real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
The award received will allow us to deliver a series of weekly organic gardening and cooking sessions, providing a safe controlled space where a variety of local groups will gain hands-on experience in the garden. The workshops will include: cooking a variety of dishes from the veg growing in a simple outdoor kitchen (to be built); learn about the benefits of wild plants and herbal first aid; seed sowing and saving; companion planting; how to tend and care for fruit and vegetables; crop rotation and soil fertility.
Participants will include women from minority ethnic communities (BME) who have experienced domestic violence and people who are affected by mental health issues. Groups of participants will include Awaz Utaoh Asian's Women group, Wild Goose, Rethink & Terrence Higgins service users.
We have been collecting feedback from some of these groups regarding the need for the project and RETHINK said: “there has been a clear need displayed by our clients for an outdoor gardening group that focuses on developing skills, widening social networks and encouragement towards volunteer opportunities”. It's Awaz Utaoh's opinion that gardens bring different cultures and generations together, improving individual and community confidence, bridging the divide between ethnic, political and socio-economic groups. Terrance Higgings Trust said that "it's important for HIV positive people to have a healthy diet; this project will benefit their health and social outlook".
Workshops will be held between May-November 2012. When the project is over, the participants will be confident enough to take ownership of the space and make it a welcoming place for the local community.
Sustainable building
In addition to the gardening workshops Trinity are seeking people interested in sustainable building to initiate the outdoor kitchen that will complement this project.
The building of the outdoor kitchen will run as separate workshops, 3 days a week for 6 weeks. We have selected an experienced workshop leader to run this workshops who has successfully run similar projects in other areas. These sessions will provide open, drop-in access for the wider community and will be appropriate for all levels, with the aim of encouraging people to become more active in their community.
How to get involved
To register your interest in the project or sustainable building workshops, contact Charlie or Pete info@3ca.org.uk 0117 9351200 or join the volunteer drop-in days on Wednesdays from 12pm to 5pm, May to November 2012.
]]>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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