The Rhythm of the Night it's a great and fun way to meet new people and have a chat over a drink or two, along with some great music to do some dancing and socialising.

Disco starts at 7.00pm

Tickets £5 - on the door

Bar open - please note you have to be over 18 to buy alcoholic drinks from our bar. You will be asked for an ID, so please bring one with you.

If you can't make it to this one, don't miss our next Rhythm of the Night on Thur 25^th June!

Please note that we now have a public pay and display car park. It applies to anyone parking at the Centre, including staff, hirers, centre users and blue badge holders. The rates start at £1.50 (for 1hr) and go up to £4.50 for 12hrs. More info about our car park can be found here

• reduce our carbon footprint, conserve energy and improve our efficiency
• reduce financial costs of energy, with electricity generated at the point of use
• enable us to continue to provide free and subsidised hall space to community groups
• invest in ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the Grade II* Listed building through the feed-in tariff generated

Solar PV is one of the most expensive options available to TCA for energy and carbon reduction, but is one of the most effective options - providing an effective technology for reducing carbon output and improving the level of renewable energy available. After installation there is very little effort required to support and maintain the system, making it a perfect carbon and cost saving measure.

Support from the Naturesave Trust to deliver this project will enable us to achieve sustainability through reducing our overheads and developing our revenue streams to ensure future core funding is not required to cover increasing centre running costs.

During his visit last year, Andrew Vines, Planning and Conservation Director, English Heritage, South West commented: “The Trinity Centre is a case in point of how old historic buildings can be given a new lease of life and once again become a key part of the community.”

Set Times:

MC: Mistri (Ujima)

12:00 –1:00 Blindbat
1:00 – 1:30 Babylon Samurai
1:30 – 2:00 Elea Calvet  (Access to Music)
2:00 – 2:30 Blindbat
2:30 – 3:00 Chloe
3:00 – 3:30 Chuman
3:30 – 4:30 Screaming Miss Jackson & The Slap Ya Mama Big Band
4:30 – 4:45 Blindbat
4:45 - 5:30 Mankala
5:30 – 6:00 Bamalam
6:00 – 7:00 Manushka
7:00 – 7:45 Freshly Baked + Snoopy
7:45 – 8:45 Ishan Sound & Ossia (Live Dub Mix)

Pixel Whipped (retro video games, décor and music for events and parties): starts at 12

Workshop times:

Seed planting drop in: 12:00 - 3:00

Puppet Workshop with Tessa Bide 1:30 - 2:30

Drumming Workshop with Bristol Drumming: 2:30 - 3:30

Story Telling with Edson Burton: 3:30 - 4:30

Circus Performance from Invisible  Youth: balloon modelling & clown walk about - 6pm-7pm / fire  show at 8pm

Food: Fi Real / Sausage Fest / Kalabash Catering / Rana's Dhaba Junction / Maison Crepe / Mr Tea's Tea / Old Market Cakes / Lucille's Ice Cream

Produce stalls: Paradiso / Knots & Shots / Sanbra / Ethno Botanics / Twining Time / Palestinian Museum, Zaytoum / May Queen Wild Crafts / Face Maker Uk / Goosander Pintail / Love In The Breath / Bintage, Vintage / For Frock's Sake! / Gypsy Sunsets

-Written by Toshiki Okada

Adapted by the company

Having presented FellSwoop Theatre’s fantastic Belleville Rendez-vous and Ablutions in the last few years, we’re delighted to present their brilliantly successful Current Location at Trinity, Bristol this season.

Three women stand on a cliff-edge overlooking their village; a village which is soon to disappear.  “Sometimes we need to do things like this; we need to step away from our daily lives, and look at them from a distance.”

Current Location was originally written by Japanese playwright Toshiki Okada in the direct aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. Set in the intimacy of a choir rehearsal room, an all-female cast presents this immersive piece of theatre with live music by Ben Osborn, which explores how rumour and the fears associated with climate change disrupts families, friends and communities.

Returning from its UK tour and sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival 2014, the award-winning FellSwoop Theatre (Ablutions, Belleville Rendez-vous) present Current Location; an allegorical response to the ongoing and ever-increasing number of ecological disasters. A site specific production, developed specifically for Trinity Centre, Current Location will immerse and enlighten audiences in the significant issues and questions surrounding climate change.

“Quietly gripping and thoroughly unsettling, this piece climbs inside you, like the best examples of sci-fi”.  Wildfire / Exeunt

“Will haunt you long after you leave the theatre” A Younger Theatre

“Current Location is that rarest of things: a bold and experimental play that manages to tell a complex and emotional story. It’s a must-see and one of the best plays of the festival” Fringe Madrid

Performance dates: 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th June / 11th, 12th 13th & 14th June

Doors 6pm

Show start 6.30pm:  Running time 1hr

Age Recommendation 14+

We have a number of students who showed an interest in music, both playing, singing, rapping and writing. We have not had the capacity on-site to facilitate sessions or to accommodate and further such interests, and so had to outsource teaching sessions.

Trinity seemed ideal as they were able to tailor the sessions to meet the individual interests and needs of the student, as well as having a sound understanding about the types of young people we work with. Often our young people require a different approach than is provided at more mainstream provisions, and being able to tailor sessions to their specific interests has been ideal when considering the level of engagement.

So far all of our student who have attended the sessions have given positive feedback about the work they are carrying out, as well as showing clear progression, even in this short amount of time. Often it is the engagement with the session that these young people find difficult; however we have seen little evidence of this being the case with these sessions. Having a positive educational experience is crucial for this type of young person, who often has found difficulties with previous provisions.

Trinity has been extremely accommodating of our timetables and the young people we work with. Having not had great experiences with the education system previously, the positive sessions that are held on a 1:2:1 basis not only strengthen their musical ability and interest, but also goes towards creating a more optimistic attitude to new situations and experiences available to them. Our students all seem to be really enjoy the opportunity to learn new skills and express themselves in a different way, using techniques that have been specifically tailored to meet their interests.

Imogen Hopkins, Project Worker for Include Bristol CfBT

We want to hear your feedback so that we can improve our Centre and provide the activities you want to see.

Over the past few years we have been working to improve the centre and deliver activities that people want to see happening in their local area. Below are some suggestions we've acted on previously.

We'd like to hear from you about your experiences of Trinity and if there's anything we can improve on.

Click here to complete this short survey and you could win one of the following:

• two free tickets to an upcoming gig of your choice
• £50 off your next hire
• a limited edition Trinity T-shirt

Offer ends 1st May 2015.

You said...we did!

“bike racks” We fitted lots of new bike racks and a bike shelter.

“children's play area” We installed an exciting new green play-scape, inspired by nature and built to promote creative and interactive play.

“The entrance is so confusing I nearly walked out…” We redeveloped the Centre to improve layout for visitors, including a new daytime entrance and Reception.

“heating” We fitted a new boiler and underfloor heating for the upstairs hall spaces.

“Upstairs has limited facilities” We redeveloped the upstairs hall to create a large hall for theatre, dance and performance, weddings and parties.

“Doesn't really serve the community...there's no real community centric activities” We've worked to secure project funding for a range of free community activities, including an exciting Bristol 2015 programme of gardening workshops, as part of the Grow it, Cook it, Eat it! project.

"Kitchen to prepare food" We revamped our kitchen so that it can now provide suitable space for food preparation.

"Dedicated accessible parking" We resurfaced our grounds and created four dedicated accessible parking bays.

And some things we're still working on...

"Would use the garden more if the seating was improved and there was a gazebo" - we're looking into funding to fit a new covered seating area

"Better ventilation" We're looking to install a new ventilation system this year, to improve people's experiences during busy events.

"Art based workshops" We're looking at developing a summer arts workshop project for young people.

We value your suggestions and they do make a difference so please take the time to feed back to us.

Young people can learn about music composition, lyric-writing, sequencing, production, instrumental study and live performance, whilst also developing their confidence, social and personal skills.

We offer six-week structured learning programmes, with rolling start-dates and provide a travel and lunch allowance as well as accreditations in key skills and subject areas.

We are also running sessions each Friday for young offenders or young people who may have been previously excluded from other courses and activities due to anti-social behaviour.

We also run sessions each Monday and Friday for young offenders and young people who may have been previously excluded from other courses and activities due to anti-social behaviour.

We aim to assist young people to find the right route into further education, voluntary work, or employment whilst developing practical creative skills, building confidence and allowing access to new experiences.

If you are a young person interested in getting involved, or know someone who would like to take part, please contact training@3ca.org.uk or call 0117 935 1200.

“I have really enjoyed my time at Trinity. The support and guidance I received has allowed me to follow my musical passion and express myself in my own unique way." Jake, Music Student

ATM have a Level 1 course which is a great referral for young people attending Trinity education services. We have had three Trinity students through this referral process and one who is a friend of a young person originally from Trinity, two of them are looking to complete the Level 1 course with flying colours and are both looking to progress on to our Level 2 course in either Music Performance or Music Production.

I made contact due to Trinity's work with NEET individuals and saw it could be a good referral service. Also made contact to see if there was any youth work experience for ATM students. Trinity is also used to refer young people to, if not suitable for an ATM course or those that are too young.

At Trinity, students have more opportunity to continue with their education and opportunities for ATM students to explore youth work. Young people that have been referred to us have settled in well due to Trinity being a good base for them to start.

The Trinity Music Education Programme is a great opportunity for young people who are NEET to be able to express themselves through music whilst learning some valuable skills. They have been beyond helpful and supportive of Access To Music and their young people, looking for opportunities for both Trinity students and ATM students. They seem very supported and there seems to be a great team helping the young people."

Would you be interested in getting onto an ATM course, but don't have the right qualifications? Come along to one of Trinity's introduction to music courses and we can give you the basics you need in order to move on in your musical ambitions.

I was impressed with the facilities, especially the recording studio and live band room. The Trinity training team also knew and understood about the heavy metal music I love so much which was another factor in my decision to join up.

It is a great course for helping to build up your own interests and personal confidence. The training team are really supportive and take a genuine interest in you as a person, which has helped to make me feel relaxed during my time on the course.

I am a lot more confident about using the studio equipment now and hope to continue recording my own music and eventually gain work within the industry.

I have really enjoyed my time at Trinity. The support and guidance I received has allowed me to follow my musical passion and express myself in my own unique way."

Trinity runs music courses and activities for a range of ages and abilities. If you would like to find out more, get in touch.

The meal is very wholesome coming straight out of the earth in my local area. It is great to learn new gardening skills. My 3 year old daughter loves to run around and play with other children who come to the garden. It is a really great communal space.

I found the day greatly beneficial to my mental health as I find it really meditative to help a garden grow, it feels such a positive thing to be doing as I am passionate about growing food locally and organic, it is a great way forward to help us people and our planet stay healthy.

I feel like I am part of something important as if people could grow more food locally there would be far less dependency on supermarkets which creates lots of unnecessary packaging and transportation costs to the environment. I also feel the community day benefited me physically, being active outside and eating healthy food.

My daughter also enjoys the space and climbing frame and I love that she gets to learn where her food really comes from and that we can grow our own.

I love the Trinity Garden space and all great people working there who are knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. I go to the garden on other days with my daughter to help out in the garden and really enjoy getting back in touch with nature. I feel it is really important to teach my daughter where food comes from and that we can grow it ourselves.

I have met lots of people at the garden who share an interest in gardening and sustainability. It is great to feel in touch with my local community, nurture the local earth and grow things together. It is so lovely to share a healthy organic nutritious meal made from the gardens produce and have a chance to chat and share ideas.

I think projects like this at Trinity are very important to educate people about growing and to keep the people of our city connected."

Luna took part in a monthly community gardening drop-in day as part of our Bristol 2015 'Grow It, Cook It, Eat It!' Project. Read more about project activities here.

Support will come from the ever incredible Bellatrix; beatboxer and collaborator with Dizraeli, and vocal improviser Maggie Nichols who has worked with improvisers from all over the world - this is going to be a night of incredible collaboration with even a chance to get involved in an audience choir!

Coming up we can also announce two new shows to complete the line up for this year's Mayfest here at Trinity, introducing  The Secret Slowness of Movement and Stand which along side Dance Marathon create a week of innovative performances.

For those keen to get political we have plenty going on from the Anarchist Bookfair, bringing you stalls from local campaigns and groups to national anarchist distros and publishers; workshops and meetings to discuss and debate the key issues and much more. For a chance to ask your questions to local candidates check out Whyvotebristol and Thirst for Knowlegde.

If you want to get outdoors get involved with our project Grow it Cook it Eat it which kicks off this month with a Holiday Lunch Club and Seasonal Foraging Walk.

Check out lots more new events including Ariel Pink and Teachings in Dub.