Bristol’s first ever Learning Festival is set to launch with over 260 free learning activities taking place across the city, for people from all backgrounds, ages and abilities.

Over 60 organisations will come together to share the joy of learning, encourage people to try something new, and, most importantly, have fun.

A range of events, activities, skills sessions and workshops will be available throughout the week including crime scene – finger printing, equine experiences and laughter yoga.

Did you know that Bristol Ferry Boats provide educational trips for schools and community groups? We’re doing a free taster as part of Bristol Learning Festival and we hope your group will join us on Saturday April 4th for a Free Guided Tour of Bristol Harbour learning about the history of the Port of Bristol from the first Anglo Saxon Settlement of Brigstowe, through Bristol’s involvement in Transatlantic Slavery and its Abolition, to Brunel and finally its closure and regeneration.

We are hosting our Agency open morning, Thursday 12th March (10.30am to 12.00 Midday), this is open to other professionals and Organisations, to come along and visit our service, see our Drop-in service and also Van service. We show a small presentation on our Case work, DI, and van support services. The Agency morning visit last for an hour and a half, its not a Drop-in visit.

Come and meet the magristrates at Bristol Civil Justice Centre's open day, and find out about becoming a Family Court magistrate to help local children.

There are currently vacancies for magistrates across Avon, Somerset and Gloucestershire. Magistrates are volunteers who serve the community either in a family court setting or a criminal court setting. You do not need formal qualifications or legal training to become a magistrate, but you will be trained in the role.

Come along and get involved in Hillfields first community-led housing project! 

This is an event for the whole family, with a bouncy castle, kid's activities and free lunch. 

Everyone is welcome to come and interview a handpicked selection of amazing architects for the benefit of the local neighbourhood, partake in a selection housing-related activities and enjoy a free showcase of the project so far.

We are looking at how social housing is let in Bristol and want to hear your views. If you are from Redcliffe , we want to hear from you.

Tell us about the housing situation in your area, how the council's lettings decisions affect your community and how you think we can improve the way social housing is let.

This event is organised in association with Redcliffe Forum and Locality.

This is a free event to discuss how social housing is let in your area. If you are from St Paul's, we want to hear from you.

Tell us about the housing situation in your area, how the council's lettings decisions affect your community and how you think we can improve the way social housing is let. 

This event has been organised in association with Black Southwest Network and Locality.

Bristol + Data = Awesome!!

Over the last 2 years, the City Innovation team has been supporting the local data scene with an innovative Our Data programme. 

Join us for an afternoon celebrating Bristol and our use of data.

From Period Friendly Bristol to an App that provides information about the trees in Bristol, to AI that predicts demand for the Bristol Soup Run Trust, to an Eco-route planner and more. Bristol leads the way on Smart City work and there is much to celebrate.