In making the award, the assessor commented; "The organisation was very open, receptive and genuinely interested in improving their practice and documentation."

The assessment process was long and detailed and required a high level of work in preparation for the final assessment. The process helped Trinity to identify the need to register as a charity, which was implemented in November 2011. The process provided a clear framework within which to review our activities and policies, including child protection, fire risks, and health and safety.

Emma Harvey, Centre Manager said; "Working through the VISIBLE accreditation has helped the board and management to take a detailed and strategic look into the responsibilities involved in running a community centre and identify areas we can improve, to better our building, organisation and service offer for the local community."

The VISIBLE report included areas for development which we will be implementing, including updating policy documents which will be made available online in the new year.

2012 finished with the news that we had been awarded £500k from BIG Lottery – this will enable us to open up the first floor and to generally improve access to the building. Congratulations to all involved with our successful bid.

During the year there have been successes on all fronts.

2012 was our first as a charity, enabling us to apply for funding from a variety of trusts who we would not have been able to approach previously.

Following extensive negotiations, Bristol City Council has granted us a 35 year lease on the main Trinity building, a tremendous vote of confidence in our ongoing ability to maintain and look after this wonderful building.

We have also received significant financial and technical support from English Heritage in the planning of essential roof repairs – due to commence in Spring 2013. Whilst these will be largely unseen they will nevertheless contribute to the general air of progress and stability at Trinity.

Trinity’s outpost in West Street – Arts West Side - opened in the Spring and has gradually built up both custom and a challenging and enjoyable programme of events and activities.

Community Matters have assessed our policies and procedures – by means of the VISIBLE accreditation approach – and have been very pleased with our approach, although there is always room for improvement!

It’s a privilege and great fun to be the Chair at Trinity. Trinity’s continued success is a tribute to Emma and all the staff, volunteers and fellow Trustees who have jointly contributed so much during the year. We are very grateful too for the ongoing support from Bristol City Council, English Heritage, Arts Council, and BIG Lottery.

With so much change anticipated in 2013, we look forward to reporting on even more progress and success in the coming year. See our Annual Report for more information.

Lucy Rose // Swim Deep // Bear's Den // Little Green Cars // Pylo

Elsewhere:

Dry The River // Tom Odell // Benjamin Francis Leftwich //

Beans on Toast // Bo Ningen // Chapel Club // Deap Vally // Little Green Cars // London Grammar // MØ // Ruen Brothers  // Wave Machines //

A Plastic Rose // Ady Suleiman // Best Friends // Billy Lockett // Blackeye // Black Books //

Blue Hawaii // Candy Says // Chlöe Howl // Dan Croll // Findlay // Golden Fable // Heart-Ships // Houndmouth // Matthew & Me // Mausi // Middle Class Rut // Night Engine // Only Real //

PINS // Random Impulse // Satellite Stories // SKATERS // Snakadaktal // Story Books //

Syron // Teleman // The Bots // The Family Rain // Wildflowers // Wolf Alice

Artists guaranteed to be available to ticket holders aged between 14 and 18 are:

Dry The River // Benjamin Francis Leftwich // Lucy Rose // The 1975

• “One of the UK’s fastest rising festivals” - NME

• “An eclectic mix of innovative, ground-breaking acts manage to secure the festival’s spirit and provide the musical kudos”. - Virtual Festivals

• “With a stunning bill and venues within yards of one another we’ll leave you to join the dots.” - Clash

Dot To Dot returns for 2013 ready to take over Manchester, Bristol and Nottingham yet again.

The festival, which spans three cities over one weekend, has long been the barometer for acts that are about to break and 2012’s event was no exception. The line-up for last summer’s event speaks for itself with Jake Bugg, Bastille, Peace and Dog is Dead (to name but a few) all subsequently achieving huge success.

Previous line-ups have also included The xx, Florence & The Machine, The Naked and Famous, Friendly Fires, Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons, Mystery Jets, Beach House, The Cribs, Wild Beasts, The Joy Formiddable, SBTRKT, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and many, many more.

We pride ourselves on bringing thousands of music fans an eclectic mix of innovative, exciting and ground-breaking acts in intimate settings we feel compliment the artists.

The first wave of acts for this year will be announced in the coming months. Tickets provide access to the entire bill across all the venues and are incredible value for money, currently priced at just £20 per day.

Tickets are now on sale:

Bristol: £20

O2 Academy / Thekla / Fleece / Exchange / Louisiana / Trinity / Start The Bus

Visit http://www.dottodotfestival.co.uk/ for all ticket info

fb.com/dottodotfestival // #d2dfest

Situated within walking distance of the city centre I was excited to see what was on offer. There was a myriad of stalls each offering something homemade and arty. Glamorous handmade silver jewellery, homely and rustic pottery, and quirky clocks made out of records which would really appeal to music lovers. With fantastic prices there was something to suit everyone, even that difficult to buy for aunt! The atmosphere was very seasonal with a chance to get out of the cold and warm up with some mulled wine or creamy hot chocolate.

A Christmas tree took pride of place on the stage - there was even another tree a seller had made out of silver cutlery which added to the creativity of the day! The cosy vibe filled the air as the hall bustled with a sense of community spirit. Everyone had a great time and soaked up the atmosphere together whilst warming their fingers on a hot drink, the perfect way to keep the cold winter winds at bay!

Tara Evans

The air was humming with the thrill of anticipation before rock legends Buckcherry took to the stage. They started with a bang as red lights flashed onto the stage, highlighting the leather clad figures inked and screaming of rock ‘n’ roll in the darkened room. They looked reminiscent of their influences AC/DC and Metallica and certainly didn’t disappoint when they started playing. Launching straight into a real head banging riff the audience threw their metal horns into the air and started moshing. A real energetic gig, just like when they formed in the 90s the guys proved they’ve still got it and are keeping music real!

As Josh Todd belted out the lyrics to ‘All Night Long’ in his dirty rock ‘n’ roll drawl the crowd went wild, and it was hard not to fall in love with the band, telling personal anecdotes and engaging the audience with introductions to the next song that couldn’t help but cause a smile and incite a fever that the next song would be your favourite. It really was a party when Josh Todd (vocals) and Keith Nelson (guitar) went topless in the track, and a member of the crowd held their crutch up in support - true rock ‘n’ roll spirit, showing that old rock ‘n’ roll is certainly not dead or to be forgotten. By the time the band played ‘Sorry’ the air was so thick with passion (and sweat) that the infectious rock attitude washed over the audience. The culmination of the gig with the sexy, down and dirty track ‘Crazy Bitch’ was positively cathartic. Buckcherry have proven yet again to be timeless, always putting on a fantastic performance!

Their next album ‘Confessions’ is written around the 7 sins and will be released in February in all major record stores, not one to be missed if you love American hard rock.

Tara Evans

+ Hebronix

Sub Pop Records is excited to announce that Duluth, MN, trio Low are releasing their 10^th record, The Invisible Way, on March 18, 2013. The record was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, engineered by Tom Schick and recorded in Wilco’s studio in Chicago, IL, during the fall of 2012.  Coincidentally, the release marks Low's 20th anniversary as a band.

“While driving through Chicago on tour, we finally stopped to visit Wilco at their studio, The Loft,” says guitarist/vocalist Alan Sparhawk. “They had invited us to come check it out several times over the years, but this would finally be the day…What really converted us was hearing the new Mavis Staples tracks they were working on – big, simple, raw and intimate. Plans were made then and there.”

The Invisible Way finds Low’s majestic melancholy in full bloom yet distinguishes itself with its starker, unadorned soundscapes, layered harmonies and drummer/vocalist extraordinaire Mimi Parker singing lead on five of the 11 songs. The album tackles large issues (“the songs are about intimacy, the drug war, the class war, plain old war war, archaeology and love,” says Sparhawk) in a manner that plays a stunning counterpoint to the sublime hush of the music.

Low are also now making available a fantastic six-song live set they are calling Low – Plays Nice Places. The recording features 5 previously released fan favorites, as well as a new song called "Waiting", all of which were recorded at various historic theaters on the bands April 2012 tour supporting Death Cab for Cutie.  Additionally, the live version of "Words" features Benjamin Gibbard on bass and vocals.

Live, Low command the full attention of their audience, mesmerising the crowd with stripped back sounds, intricate and controlled. This spring they return to the Trinity Centre as part of their latest tour to the UK. Catch them here for what will be an awesome live experience.

To stream their new album click here

Doors: 7.30pm

Curfew: 11pm

Tickets: £19.50 in adv

Alt Tickets

Age Restrictions: 14+ (under 16's must be accompanied)

On sale Wednesday 28th November

As the lights went down at the arrival of Caravan Palace you could practically hear the buzz of anticipation in the air, pierced as the crowd grew by the shrill sound of whistles and screaming, it was obvious that Caravan Palace were a much loved band. The band bounced onto stage full of energy and started the gig with Suzy, a song about “swinging dreams” immediately engaging the crowd into just what was about to come. Combining gypsy jazz and electro swing perfectly, with the sexy, seductive tones of Sonia Fernandez Velasco fitting together with the iconic mix of woodwind, string and brass instruments, Caravan Palace produced something that can only be described as more than music. There was a theatrical feel to the performance with Sonia changing outfits three times and dancing with the crowd in time with the flashing lights and music that was both modern electro based and old-fashioned sophisticated. By the time of the encore Caravan Palace were back with Brotherswing, another popular song and the crowd had gone wild, up on stage with the band, looking as though they wanted the night to go on forever. It was impossible to have a bad time at Caravan Palace’s gig! It was certainly an entertaining night, reminiscent of arty boroughs of London mixed with slow dreamy French jazz music; an eclectic night, with something for everyone.

Review by Tara Evans

The winner also receives two complimentary tickets to an upcoming gig of their choice.

The announcement follows our competition to commemorate Trinity's 180th birthday. We will be running our flyer design competition every other month so if you are interested in submitting your design please keep an eye on our website with regards to future competition dates, or for more information email us: info@3ca.org.uk

Yeyo Riancho's work can be seen here

Discover how to turn your tales, anecdotes, memories, into dynamic pieces of oral and written storytelling in a one off workshop with award winning writer Rin Simpson.

The workshop is free but places are limited and distributed on a first come first served basis. So please book early!

The workshop is part of the ongoing Bridges Project. To book your place, for more information or to find out more about the Bridges Project; please contact bridges@3ca.org.uk.

The tea party is a first step of an ongoing process, which will culminate in a performance as part of LGBT History Month in 2013 in locations that are key to LGBT history (pubs, markets, cafes and streets). The performance will incorporate stories of local people and celebrate local LGBT heritage. Tom is working in partnership with Bridges Project based at Trinity.

“One of the most exciting things about Marshman's work is his ability to pick a seemingly small subject and peel back the layers to expose something unexpectedly profound.” – Big Issue

“Unapologetically sentimental, and loveable for it.” - Tim Atack, Venue Magazine

The LGBT Tea Party will take place at the Trinity Centre on Wednesday 21^st November 2012, 2pm until 4pm.

SPROCKET (LIVE) - CATAWAMPUS

NIQUID - PSYCHEDELICOUS

NEUTRON - LUA RECORDS

PSYCODE - WOO DOG/TRIPLICITY

RICH NELSON - TRIBE OF FROG

PICKLE - DIGITAL MIND/TRIPLICITY

NOCTOPUS - WOO DOG/TRIPLICITY

"We will be bringing our psychedelic festival vibe into the mystical setting of one of our favourite venues whilst getting our stomp on to some of the best psytrance, progressive psy and dark psy delivered through the in-house 18k Opus sound system.

We will have the psychedelic playground in full festive force in the main hall with our decor and visuals creating the Triplicity party environment. There will be a chill out grotto for you to kick back between stomping sessions and the outside area will receive the Triplicity twist to complete the set up.

It has been a very exciting year for everyone involved in the Triplicity events and the feedback has been pheomenal. We very much look forward to seeing you all at Trinity for our biggest event to date. We can guarantee this is going to be one to remember, DON'T MISS IT !!!"

£10 to members thereafter and £12 to all on the door (Subject to availability)

For more information, membership requests and to purchase tickets check out Tripilicity's website

After an exciting night of crackling bonfires, and the look of awe upon children’s faces as they watch fireworks light up the night sky, The Trinity Centre successfully pulled off another fun filled community event for bonfire night, followed by an incredible performance from Count Bobo and the Bullion.

A relatively new band from the Bristol and Bath area, Count Bobo and the Bullion have just recorded their debut album at the Bristol Tape Rooms, taking influence from the likes of Alfonso, Jackie Mitto and Skatalites. The hour long set, performed inside the warm building, smelling of mulled apple cider, created such a soft and relaxed atmosphere that the whole crowd was up and dancing! With the slow and sleepy notes coming from the saxophonist that you might expect to find in 1950’s bars when escaping the harsh winter winds, juxtaposed with the happy and laid-back summer ska and reggae beats, the band performed an amusing take on the Disney classic Pink Elephants on Parade, which caused great delight amongst the audience, adding to the family-friendly theme of the night. Also with a more serious side, Count Bobo and the Bullion captivated the audience with their romantic vibe, with Spanish lyrics about love so strong that not even the moon may bare witness, and pure instrumental songs named The Luna Berry Trail, a sense of magic gripped the audience and it was easy to get lost in the off-beat splendour of the harmonies.

A gig in which the whole audience relax and get their dancing shoes on always makes for a great night, and if you are after a laid-back night of ska and reggae, Count Bobo and the Bullion are definitely not one to be missed! You can check out their music and tour here

Review by Tara Evans