Thank you to everyone who made the Henleaze Peace Feast such a wonderful evening, especially the RotaryClubBristol for hosting with us, Houria Catering for a flavoursome feast, Ozcan for the soulful melodies and guest speaker Samina for your inspired words.

It's Volunteer's Week! Massive thanks to all our volunteers for giving an incredible 4320 hours, completing 109 practical tasks, helping with 13 sewing groups, 21 group walks, 7 Peace Feasts, and three marathons. Everything we do is possible thanks to your time, energy and love.

We loved this article by Anita Bhadani. Thanks Anita and Hyphen for bringing these stories into the light, and thanks Hanaa for sharing so eloquently. Check it out here: hyphenonline.com/2024/06/20/ten…

You're welcome, it was a great event.

So true! Thanks for this Jon Yates. We've been reading 'Fractured' as part of our series on 'The Power of Friendship,' and found it sooo insightful! Video and article to follow soon...

Statement from Bridges for Communities

Delighted to work with so many great volunteers for this article, we've been thinking of ways to come in the opposite spirit to some of the current fractures in society. Article below. Comments welcome. More to come. medium.com/@bridgesforcom…

Do you want to be a part of the conversation? Join us at a Listening Space on the 29th Aug or 3rd Sept. Find out more & reserve your space at: bridgesforcommunities.com/events/ To read 'Beyond protest… how can we really transform our communities?' see: bridgesforcommunities.com/2024/08/21/bey…

Whose voice might you be missing out on hearing? Join us at a Listening Space on the 29th Aug or 3rd Sept. For more info and to reserve your space see: bridgesforcommunities.com/events/ To read 'Beyond protest… how can we really transform our communities?' see: bridgesforcommunities.com/2024/08/21/bey…

Delighted to have hosted our first Listening Spaces event last Thursday! It was a privilege to hear people expressing their thoughts undistracted and uninterrupted. We have 5 tickets left for our second event tomorrow. You can find out more about here: bridgesforcommunities.com/event/listenin…

So excited for our first Yemeni Peace Feast! With a 3-course meal, guest speech from the amazing Paul Hassan from ACH 🧡 and the opportunity to experience the best of Yemeni culture here in Bristol! *Fri 27th Sept *Easton Family Centre *Check out bridgesforcommunities.com/event/yemeni-p…

Still a few tickets available for our Yemeni Peace Feast on Friday. Expect... * A 3-course meal with delicious Lamb Mandi (and Vege/Vegan options) * An inspired speech by Paul Hassan from ACH 🧡 * The chance to explore Yemeni Culture & meet new people bridgesforcommunities.com/yemeni-peace-f…

Such fun making this short film at Blaise Castle. Amir and Karen share the highlights and heart behind our 'Walk with Me' programme. Thanks to Wiley from Julian House for her words of wisdom too. Check out bridgesforcommunities.com/walk-with-me/

Just in: the delicious menu for Thursday's Peace Feast in Brislington, by the fabulous Houria Catering! Book soon to avoid missing out on this special event at the wonderful St Anne's House! Thurs 24th Oct, 7-9pm. bridgesforcommunities.com/peace-feast-st…

Just in: the delicious menu for Thursday's Peace Feast in Brislington, by the fabulous Houria CIC! Places still available, book soon to avoid missing out on this special event at St Anne's House! Thurs 24th Oct, 7-9pm. bridgesforcommunities.com/event/peace-fe…

How do you love someone who has experienced real trauma in life, without taking on that trauma yourself? We interviewed Katherine Cox, Director of 'Trauma Foundation South West' to help us find this balance and learn the art of 'Sustainable Compassion.' youtu.be/fFR5kEpdTC4?si…

Dawn Giles, from Stitching Together, shares the vision behind the beautiful hand-stitched birds adorning Bridges for Communities' Christmas Tree. Filmed in St Mary Redcliffe Church as part of 'Tree-Fest,' and now standing in Baraka Cafe at Easton family centre . youtu.be/XYEIntLHgv4

Excited to launch our wonderful new 'How Do I...' series featuring interviews from experts, partners and Bridges' staff. From 'How Do I have Sustainable Compassion?' to 'How do I have Difficult Conversations?' You can find insights and wisdom right here... youtube.com/playlist?list=…