BDP Creative Communities

04/06/2026

It's National Volunteers Week! 

Every year, National Volunteers Week gives us the chance to celebrate the amazing individuals who give their time and talents to Creative Communities and . Our volunteers give so much to our groups and events and without them, we  wouldn't be able to do what we do.

From music tuition and warm-ups to setting up, providing support, covering sessions and helping run events, our volunteers do so much more than we could ever list! 

Thank you, we couldn't do it without you! 🧡 

Interested in volunteering? Get in touch today via the details below! 

📧 Email: [email protected] 
📞 Phone: 07593 259 257 

26/05/2026

13/05/2026

What coming up for Rising Voices?

- Thurs 14 May - Service of Remembrance for those who have died affected by homelessness

- Sat 6 June - Clifton Open Gardens www.gssg-bristol.com

- Thurs 18 June - Bristol Recovery Festival

- Mon 20th July - Creative Communities Summer Showcase

- Tues 3 Nov - BDP 40th Birthday Showcase

- Sat 14 Nov - Celebration of Life

🌐To find out more information, visit our website: www.bdpcreativecommunities.co.uk

And we're always welcoming new members, so get in touch via the details below!
📧 [email protected] 
📞 07593259257

12/05/2026

Service of Remembrance for those who have died affected by homelessness 14.05.26

🗓️Thu 14 May | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

📍Bristol Cathedral - College Green, Bristol

We are gathering to remember loved ones who have died affected by homelessness.

A list of names of those who died affected by homelessness will be read out during the service.

There will be a performance by  . This event holds special significance for many of our members, and we are pleased to be part of this important occasion. 

All are welcome, including dogs, to share in this time of reflection and community.

☕ Refreshments will be available afterwards.

21/04/2026

Bristol Sober Spaces Open Mic Returns to The Arc 30.04.26 🎤

Join us next Thursday at The Arc for Bristol Sober Spaces monthly Sober Open Mic, and this month we're doing things a bit differently! We're collaborating with , who will be bringing a special performance on the night. Don't worry though, performing slots will still be available as normal!

Bristol Sober Spaces open mics welcome all performers — musicians, poets, magicians, and more. Come along to take the stage or simply sit back and enjoy.

Our open mics are open to all, and you don't have to be sober 24/7, just for this night.

Here are a few pictures from our last open mic on the 26th March at Zion Bristol . Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic evening of singing, spoken word, and poetry.

Next open mic:
🗓️ Thursday, 30th April
📍 , BS1 2HG
🕢 Open mic: 7:30–10pm
📝 Performer sign-up from 6:30pm
💷 Entry: £3 (cash or card on the door)

09/04/2026

What a fantastic afternoon at our Creative Communities Spring Showcase! 🌼

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, whether you attended, performed, facilitated, or volunteered, you helped make the afternoon so memorable!

We've included a few quotes from audience members, group members, and volunteers.

A big thank you to Bakehouse for keeping us fuelled with their delicious donation of cakes! 🍰

We're also incredibly grateful to our amazing partners , , , and for their continued support. 🙌

We still have some poetry anthologies available, drop us a message if you'd like to buy one!

And we're always welcoming new members, so get in touch via the details below!

🌐 www.bdpcreativecommunities.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 07593259257

29/03/2026

1 day to go!

Introducing our Creative Writing group, performing at this year's Spring Showcase! 🎶 

Led by Bristol City Poet Sukina Noor and part of our Creative Communities Programme, each session delved into a variety of themes designed to inspire their writing. 

Join us at the Spring Show to hear the pieces they've crafted throughout their workshops! 

Free entry, no need to book — just show up and enjoy! 

📅 Monday 30th March   
📍Unitarian Hall   
🕑 Doors open 3PM to 4:15PM   
🎟️ Free, with donations welcomed

27/03/2026

Introducing , performing at this year's Spring Showcase! 🎶 

Rising Voices is our founding Creative Communities group, having sung together for over 11 years. Singing acapella and learning entirely by ear, the group welcomes people of all singing levels and offers a space to build connections, feel part of a recovery community, and be uplifted by the power of singing. 

Over the years, we have performed at Bristol Beacon, The Recovery Festival, St. George's, The Mount Without, Circomedia, St. Stephen's, the SS Great Britain, Tortworth Arboretum, and many more. 

This Monday, come and hear them sing at the Unitarian Hall at our Creative Communities Spring Showcase. 

Free entry, no need to book — just show up and enjoy! 

 
📅 Monday 30th March   
📍Unitarian Hall   
🕑 Doors open 3PM to 4:15PM   
🎟️ Free, with donations welcomed 

11/02/2026

Creative Communities has hit the ground running in 2026. We've already achieved so much, and it's only February!

- 25 new group members have joined this year

- Hip Hop Garden with returned, this time at our partners the Wellspring Settlement

- 280 tickets sold at our sold-out Dry January Rave at Trinity Fyfe Hall

- Therapeutic Writing with returned with even more members!

-15 members joined 'Change the Record' songwriting course with , with 9 members recording their own song!

- Bristol Recovery Orchestra's Rage Against the Machine recording was used in a theatre production of 'Holding Hands with Angels' by .west

- 4 group members have progressed from Beginners Music to Trinity Move On Music, and now to !

🔗To stay up to date with all things Creative Communities, head over to our new website 
www.bdpcreativecommunities.co.uk

Interested in joining? Get in touch today!
📧 [email protected] 
📞 07593 259 257