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Next week, The Grove @ Bedminster Down are set to host their very own Christmas fair!
This year is the first year The Grove will be hosting a Christmas fair! A wide range of activities will be on offer for the whole family to enjoy; market stalls, Santa’s Grotto, raffle, games to entertain the kids, food and bar on site and so much more! This year, it is going to be hosted at Bedminster Down Ex Service Club, Winford Grove, BS13 7DY.
The entrance fee for the Christmas fair is £1, which is to be paid on the door and will include a free raffle ticket! However, under 18’s come in for free!
We will have a wide range of market stalls on offer, including;
• Sarah Fowles – Personalised clothing, door signs and personalised jars
• Max Williams – Bespoke homeware items and furniture
• Hand painted baubles
• Jewellery, make-up, perfume, bath and body products
You will even be able to visit Santa in his Grotto at the Christmas fair. We recommend that all guests book this experience in advance. Limited spaces are available, booking will ensure you a secured place. Availability to go into Santa's Grotto cannot be guaranteed on the day without a booking. To book Santa’s Grotto, click here.
Address: Bedminster Down Ex Service Club, Winford Grove, BS13 7DY
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This week, Young Bristol were pleased to receive a generous donation from local construction recruitment company, Leggwork!
Leggwork have been a valued supporter of Young Bristol since 2021. They have provided financial donations, in-kind support and have regularly volunteered at our Community Youth Clubs. The team have also kindly supported us through numerous fundraising events.
Young Bristol were amazed to receive a generous donation of 600 Easter eggs from Leggwork. These Easter eggs will be distributed to young people across our Community Youth Club network, including those attending our Holiday Clubs and Open Access sessions this month!
"Donating Easter eggs to Young Bristol has been a cherished annual tradition for us at Leggwork since 2021. Seeing the children's excitement and happy faces is such a great feeling! Supporting Young Bristol is really important to us, and this is definitely one of the best parts of our ongoing partnership!"
Justin, Director at Leggwork
It was incredible to see the excitement from young people when the team distributed some of the Easter Eggs to young people taking part in Grassroots Sports Holiday Clubs, who use our BS14 Youth Club during half terms!
Thank you to Leggwork for your kind donation! If you would also like to help us support young people across Bristol, click here and find out more!
Are you looking to take part in exciting activities this month? Young Bristol have a range of activities, events and opportunities for young people and the wider community! Find out below what's on in your local area this month!
Holiday Clubs
During the Easter Half term, we have a number of Holiday activities and opportunities on offer for young people to enjoy, with a focus on those who receive free school meals. Each session, all young people will receive a free hot meal!
When: Monday 7th April - Thursday 17th April
Where: Various Community Youth Clubs
For: Ages 8-16
Outdoor Activities
Our Outdoor Activity Programme will be running half day and full day Holiday Clubs across April's Half Term. Take part in our offer of up to 16 water and land based activities! Places are limited and will need booking in advance. Click here to secure your place!
When: Monday 7th April - Thursday 17th April
Where: Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre
For: Ages 8-16
Kayak Club
Our Kayak Club is a weekly drop-in session that provides the opportunity to improve physical fitness and confidence, learn new paddle skills across Bristol’s harbourside and have fun! The sessions are for young people of all abilities!
When: Every Monday, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre
For: Ages 8-16
Also this month...
Community Youth Clubs - For 8 – 19 year olds and are located in many areas across Bristol, open up to 5 nights per week. Each Club offers a safe and inclusive environment, staffed by caring, trained adults. Click here to find out more.
Outdoor Employment Programme - Our free programme for young people aged 16-25 helps to develop new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications in a variety of outdoor activities. Click here to find out more.
Youth Club on Wheels - Our mobile youth service works with young people aged 8-19 in hard-to-reach areas of the city and rural areas where there is currently no youth provision. Click here to find out more.
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our annual Golf Day & Dinner 2025! If you are a business in the South West with some keen golfers or an ethos for supporting local charities, this is the event for you!
Bacon rolls and hot drinks will be available to all participants on arrival, and a one-course meal is available post-golf. A raffle and auction will be held after the dinner!
Our event will see teams put their golfing abilities to the test, with a chance of winning from a selection of brilliant prizes!
We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, including:
Title Sponsor - £1,500
A team at our Golf Day & Dinner
Your organisation's logo to feature on all Young Bristol's Golf Day marketing material
Companies marketing merchandise to be included inside our goody bags
A sponsored hole which can include branded advertising materials to be situated at the tee
Opportunity to run either "longest drive" or "nearest pin" at your sponsored hole
FREE corporate team building day from our Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre, for up to 8 people
Hole Sponsor - £550
A team at our Golf Day & Dinner
Organisations logo to appear on Young Bristol's website, within an article and a social media post
Your sponsored hole to include branded advertising materials, situated at the tee
By sponsoring our Golf Day, not only will you be able to spread the word about your work, but you will also help us to continue our mission of supporting young people!
If you are interested in any of our sponsorship opportunities, or would like to sign up your team, please contact us by emailing info@youngbristol.com for more details.
On Sunday 16th March, we were pleased to see three runners from Noble Performs sign up to the Bath Half Marathon to raise money for Young Bristol!
The Bath Half Marathon is a 13 mile race, with the course following a two-lap route through the heart of Bath. The race is known for its scenic views and great spectator support, being one of the UK's most popular races.
"The energy and crowds were amazing! It was fantastic to run for Young Bristol, who are making such a positive impact for young people across the city."
It has been amazing to see the team from Noble Performs prepare for this challenge over the last few months. Thank you Andrew, Anna and Kate for taking part in the Bath Half Marathon in aid of Young Bristol!
If you would like to support their fundraising pages, please click below!
At Young Bristol, we are committed to continuing our mission of supporting young people by providing safe places, a supportive environment, and activities and opportunities where young people can feel empowered, included and not alone!
We are pleased to welcome the Governments development of a new ten-year National Youth Strategy to tackle the challenges for this generation of young people, and ensure that every young person can thrive.
Young people aged 10 – 21 (aged 25 with SEND), are being encouraged to take part in this once-in-a-generation strategy, bringing the power back to young people and their communities, and improving youth focused services.
It is vital that we encourage young people to use their voice, ensuring that they remain at the core of what we do.
Your future is on the menu! Tell the Government what they can Deliver You. Have your say and place your order here!
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our annual Golf Day & Dinner 2025! If you are a business in the South West with some keen golfers or an ethos for supporting local charities, this is the event for you!
When: Thursday 26th June 2025, arrival from 8:00am for a 9:30am tee off
£300 per team of 4 - sponsorship opportunities available!
After the success of our Golf Day & Dinner 2024, we are pleased to welcome 18 teams to take part in raising vital funds for Bristol's children and young people. Our Golf Day & Dinner offers the perfect opportunity to network with other local businesses, whilst supporting the excellent work that Young Bristol does across the city!
Not only will there be chance for you to put your golfing abilities to the test, but you will also be in with the chance of winning some amazing prizes, with our raffle and auction!
If you would like to sign up your team, please get in touch by emailing info@youngbristol.com!
At Young Bristol, we are committed to continuing our mission and are proud to celebrate our incredible people, achievements, and impact we make across Bristol's communities.
Our programmes provide a safe place, supportive environment, and activities and opportunities where young people can feel empowered, included and not alone
However, our vital work could not have been achieved without the dedication of our amazing volunteers, corporate partners, donors and fundraisers who go above and beyond to support us each year.
Earlier this year, Young Bristol celebrated those people who make a difference across our charity, at our Celebration, AGM and Awards event on Wednesday 15th January. The event brought together 100 people to highlight the outstanding staff members, Trustees, volunteers and supporters who continue to go above and beyond.
The event also championed the young people whose lives have been transformed with the support of Young Bristol, and who have gone on to achieve incredible things during 2024. Certificates were presented to 10finalists for Young Bristol’s ‘Young Person of the Year’ Award, and a trophy and prize package was given to our 2024 winner, Eve Jackson. Trophies were also awarded to our 2024Competition Winners and Young Bristol’s Shield was presented to the winning Youth Club, Hartcliffe Club for Young People.
Join us for an exciting fundraising challenge with a twist, raising vital funds for Young Bristol!
Young Bristol are excited to host our 'Road to River - Bristol Circular 2025', a fundraising challenge with a twist, on Thursday 24th April! The events route will start and finish at Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre, with the circuits designed to test your endurance whilst taking in Bristol’s rural countryside and famous landmarks.
This unique event offers a fun, athletic way to support young people across Bristol! Whether you’re a keen cyclist or runner, enjoy paddling across Bristol’s iconic Harbourside, or want to take on an exciting challenge, our event is designed to suit all fitness levels, with two distances for you to choose from:
Sprint:
30km cycle
5km walk or run
5km canoe
Endurance:
45km cycle
5km walk or run
5km canoe
Entres are limited, and will be secured on a first-come, first-served basis. We ask all participants aim to raise at least £200 to for their participation. If you would like to sign up for our fundraising event, please call 0117 929 2513 or email info@youngbristol.com.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of four new Trustees to Young Bristol's Board of Trustees- Cathy Dodsworth, Fahma Mohamed, Jay Nash and Shannon Ringland!
These appointments come at an exciting time for Young Bristol as we head towards our 100-year anniversary in 2028! Young Bristol were keen to recruit new Trustees who could complement the skills of our existing Board members; and who had the passion, desire and ability to help the charity achieve its ambitious future goals.
Young Bristol continues to prioritise the importance of our Board having a broad representation of skills, backgrounds and experiences; as well as a shared passion and experience of working with the youth sector.
Meet the Trustees:
Cathy Dodsworth
Cathy grew up near Blackpool, Lancashire, spending a great deal of her time at a local youth club. During this time, she enjoyed playing hockey, hiking in the Lake District and completing her Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award. When working in Plymouth, she assessed young people undertaking their DofE expedition across Dartmoor.
Now living in Bristol, Cathy is a Coach and Safeguarding Lead for her local rugby club. Her son also regularly attends boxing sessions at Broad Plain & Riverside Youth Project! Cathy has personally benefitted from, and is passionate about, the value that sport, outdoor activities and youth clubs bring to the lives of young people. Cathy is a HR Professional, with over 30 years experience across public and private sectors. She was delighted to take up the post of Trustee in January 2025, supporting the amazing things that Young Bristol achieves across the city.
Fahma Mohamed
Fahma is a passionate advocate for young people's rights and a leader in the youth sector. She currently serves as Project Manager at Girls Friendly Society, focusing on The Girls Rights Collective and the organisations 150th anniversary. Fahma's career has been defined by her work empowering young people, particularly in the areas of gender equality and social justice. She led a successful campaign against FGM as a teenager, securing over 250,000 signatures and contributing to a £35 million government initiatives to end FGM and forced marriage. This work earned her the Young Campaigner of the Year Award and an Honorary Doctorate in Law from the University of Bristol.
Fahma's previous experience includes working with young people to challenge harmful practices and support their personal development, particularly around issues of cultural identity and gender-based violence. As a Trustee at Young Bristol, Fahma hopes to bring her passion for youth advocacy, extensive experience and strategic insight to help shape the organisation's future and expand opportunities for young people across the city!
Jay Nash
Jay is the Director of People and Culture at Teach First, where he drives people strategy and execution to advance the charity's mission of tackling educational inequality. With over 17 years of experience in HR, business transformation and consulting, Jay brings deep expertise in people management, leadership and organisational development. Passionate about supporting young people, Jay understands the critical role organisations like Young Bristol play in fostering their growth and potential.
A keen outdoor enthusiast, he values the transformative power of nature and it's ability to build resilience. This year, Jay has completed the Cambrian Way, a challenging thru-hike that reflects his belief in personal growth through new and demanding experiences!
Shannon Ringland
Young Bristol holds a special place in Shannon's heart, as she had the privilege of attending the Outdoor Employment Programme 10 years ago, when she initially moved to Bristol. The programme was able to provide Shannon with invaluable skills and experiences that have shaped her professional journey.
Since leaving our Outdoor Employment Programme, Shannon has worked in many of the South West's top visitor attractions, and currently serves as HR and Operations Manager at Wake the Tiger. Her passion for the outdoors aligns with Young Bristol's mission to inspire and empower young people through outdoor activities and community programmes. Shannon has, first hand, seen the transformative power of these opportunities and is excited to contribute alongside fellow Trustees, staff and supporters to further our mission, ensuring more young people can benefit from the incredible work Young Bristol does.
You can find out more about our Board of Trustees, Patron and President here.
