Year of Project: 2025

Commissioner: Bristol City Council – Part of the City Centre and High Streets Culture and Events Programme, funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority

Collaborators: Friends of Whitchurch Library, Lush Greens, ASDA, Drum Runners, Whitchurch Dance Studio, Theatre Box, Whitchurch Wombles, Brass Junkies, Young Bristol, Jamma De Samba, Liz Clayton.

Skill sets involved: Event Planning, Event Management, Community engagement, Volunteer recruitment and coordination, Marketing, Curation. Event Delivery. Place making.

I was asked to produce a one day event to conclude and celebrate a series of activities which had been happening in the Whitchurch area. I curated the Whitchurch Community Day to bring all of the local community groups and local residents together. The day involved performances from local Dance and Theatre schools, free workshops to take part in, including drumming and print making. A locals Talent show, a locals art exhibition and community stalls to promote local groups.

“Just to say what a fantastic event it was yesterday… Thanks again for bringing us all together.” – Community Member

The event had to take place in a very specific area and we were unlucky with the weather, but with some creative thinking we were able to go ahead with the event and use the different levels and covered area of the space to our advantage.