Hidden Voices Bridgwater

24/10/2025

Please do watch this video clip The Clewer Initiative have shared.
Especially if you have children or have friends who have children.
Isn’t something that happens to other people it can happen to anyone. Learn how to spot the signs.

County lines gangs are constantly refining their operations to avoid detection. Sometimes they target victims who do not fit existing stereotypes such as young people from more affluent backgrounds and girls, who are less likely to be picked up by the police.

Emma is one such example.

Watch her moving story on YouTube and share it with others – we have to raise awareness of this pernicious crime that affects thousands of young people every year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-JuSVRtmns&t=

19/10/2025

A great few days talking about Modern Slavery and how our consumer habits are fuelling it. Thank you to everyone involved.

18/10/2025

We’re back at St Mary’s tomorrow ( October 19th) until 3pm , if you have not been to see the thought provoking art please do come along,
Diocese of Bath & Wells
The Clewer Initiative
Cllr Leigh Redman
Brian Smedley

18/10/2025

October 18th. Anti Slavery Day
Modern slavery is thriving in our communities and it’s Hidden in Plain sight.
We have some amazing artworks at St Mary’s Church ,
Open today from 12-3
Sunday from 8 until 3

The Clewer Initiative
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Bridgwater Town Council
Cllr Leigh Redman
Rusty Road 2 Recovery
Brian Smedley
Bridgwater Times
Cllr Hilary Bruce
Vera Artscm
Bridgwater Baptist Church

17/10/2025

Today see’s the start of an Art Exhibition to raise awareness of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
We have some very powerful artworks to show how Modern Slavery is thriving in our communities “Hidden in plain sight”

16/10/2025

Tomorrow sees the opening of our art exhibition at St Mary’s Church Bridgwater to raise awareness of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

🎨The Hidden Market
📍 St Mary’s Church, Bridgwater
📆 17–19 October
Friday 10-3
Saturday 12-3
Sunday 8-3

Step inside an art exhibition that brings hidden stories to light. Hidden Voices Bridgwater are working to raise awareness of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, local artists explore the realities of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking and have produced some powerful, thought-provoking works .
✨ Don’t miss this chance to see art with impact and be part of the conversation this Anti-Slavery week.


The Clewer Initiative
Diocese of Bath & Wells
St Francis of Assisi Church, Bridgwater
Bridgwater Baptist Church
Rusty Road 2 Recovery
Cllr Leigh Redman
The Sparrows
Bridgwater Town Council
Cllr Hilary Bruce
Brian Smedley
Bridgwater Times

16/10/2025

In preparation of Anti Slavery Day on October 18th we have been putting up banners on prominent roadsides. Have you spotted them?
The Clewer Initiative Diocese of Bath & Wells Cllr Leigh Redman Francis of Assisi Church,Rusty Road 2 Recovery Sparrows Bridgwater Baptist Church SHAL Diogo Rodrigues Bridgwater Town Council

12/10/2025

🎨 The Hidden Market
📍 St Mary’s Church, Bridgwater
📆 17–19 October
Friday 10-3
Saturday 12-3
Sunday 8-3

Step inside an art exhibition that brings hidden stories to light. Hidden Voices Bridgwater are working to raise awareness of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, local artists explore the realities of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking and have produced some powerful, thought-provoking works .
✨ Don’t miss this chance to see art with impact and be part of the conversation this Anti-Slavery week.


The Clewer Initiative
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Taunton Minster
St Francis of Assisi Church, Bridgwater
Cllr Leigh Redman
Rusty Road 2 Recovery
Bridgwater Baptist Church

24/09/2025

It’s less than a month until Anti Slavery Day 2025. Do you know about Modern Slavery hidden within the products you buy and services you use?
Diocese of Bath & Wells
The Clewer Initiative

07/09/2025

Anti Slavery Day is on 18th October. Come and visit us at St Mary’s church Bridgwater to find out more about Modern Slavery and Exploitation.

02/09/2025

23/08/2025


Anti Slavery Day 18th October 2025
This year we are highlighting the Modern Slavery and Exploitation behind the goods we all buy.
Join us at St Mary’s Church Bridgwater