Our annual Festive Market took place on Saturday 6th December and was a great success. A fantastic showcase of local talent and creativity with 20 incredible stallholders offering unique, handcrafted gifts. From beautiful illustrations to handmade crafts, visitors had plenty of opportunities to shop local and support independent makers.
We were also thrilled to host two creative workshops during the event:
- Kitsch Christmas Wreath Workshop by Home Crush Bristol
- Clay Christmas Decorations Workshop by Pottymouth Workshops
These sessions gave attendees the chance to learn new skills and create their own festive decorations, adding an extra layer of creativity to the day.
Supporting Our Community
Alongside the stalls, our very own BS3 Community stall raised funds for our outreach groups groups, making every purchase even more meaningful. Thanks to everyone’s generosity we raised nearly £100, which combined with our raffle means we raised over £350, to go help support our community projects.
Festive Fun for Everyone
The day was filled with festive cheer! Visitors enjoyed live carol singing with Kate Fletcher, creating a joyful atmosphere. Our café served mulled drinks and seasonal treats, perfect for relaxing after browsing the stalls.
Families loved our Elf Trail, which ended in Elfville, a magical space for children created by our Family Services team. There was also plenty of excitement with our tombola, lucky lolly game, and a raffle packed with prizes donated by stallholders, community members, and local businesses.
Thank You for Making It Special
A huge thank you to our stallholders, volunteers, supporters and visitors for making this event such a success. Your support helps us continue our mission to support the BS3 community.
Thanks to: Bristol Beer Factory, Bristol Syrup Company, Brakes Catering, Toyville, Wyatt and Akerman, Bristol Art Junkie, Hugo’s Greengrocer, Bristol Bears Rugby, Bristol City Football, Leigh Court Farm, Stall holders, Workshops, and the Staff & Trustees of BS3 Community Development.
We look forward to seeing you all again next year.
