Category: Southville Centre

  • BS3 Community Festive Market – Stallholder Applications Now Open

    BS3 Community Festive Market – Stallholder Applications Now Open

    BS3 Community Festive Market stallholder applications are now open and we’re looking for local creatives and makers offering festive-themed items or perfect gift ideas to join us for a day of shopping, community spirit and seasonal celebrations. 🎄 The market takes place on Saturday 5th December. As well as 20 local makers’ stalls, there’ll be…

  • Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers

    Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers

    Last week was volunteers week and we are so grateful to have such an amazing group of volunteers who give their time and energy to support our community. From helping at groups and activities to sharing their skills and experience, we really couldn’t do it without them. To celebrate, we hosted a small party for…

  • BS3 Community Appoints Emma Brech as Chief Executive Officer

    BS3 Community Appoints Emma Brech as Chief Executive Officer

    BS3 Community Development is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Brech as its new Chief Executive Officer. Emma, pictured centre, joined the organisation in April 2026, following the retirement of long-serving CEO Simon Hankins in March after 13 years of dedicated leadership. Emma brings over 25 years’ experience in the voluntary sector, with a…

  • Call out for Stall Holders – South Bristol Arts Trail 2026

    Call out for Stall Holders – South Bristol Arts Trail 2026

    This year’s South Bristol Arts Trail will take place on 19 & 20 September, and we’re delighted to once again host 25 Bristol-based creatives at the Southville Centre. You are invited to apply for a space at Southville Centre by completing our online application form by Sunday 10 May. Please note there is a £40…

  • Bristol Walk Fest – 1st to 31st May 2026

    Bristol Walk Fest – 1st to 31st May 2026

    Bristol Walk Fest is back with events taking place across the city during the whole of May. The festival encourages people of all ages, interests and abilities to walk to enhance their health and wellbeing. Dozens of walking providers and local organisations come together for Bristol Walk Fest, which aims to be the UK’s leading…

  • Monday Club Recognised with Asda Kindness Certificate

    Monday Club Recognised with Asda Kindness Certificate

    We are proud to share that our Monday Club has been awarded an Asda Kindness Certificate, a special recognition presented by Asda Community Champions to celebrate outstanding kindness and positive impact within local communities. The certificate acknowledges the vital role the Monday Club plays in supporting older people in our area by helping to reduce…

  • BS3 Community Festive Market. A Celebration of Local Creativity

    BS3 Community Festive Market. A Celebration of Local Creativity

    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…

  • BS3 Community Annual General Meeting

    BS3 Community Annual General Meeting

    We are holding our 2025 AGM on Thursday the 27th of November 2025 at 6.00pm at The Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Bristol BS3 1QG Along with many of our fellow BS3 charities, we continue to develop new offerings and services and strive to reach as many residents as we can. We certainly have some exciting…

  • Bristol Community Toilet Scheme

    Bristol Community Toilet Scheme

    The Southville Centre is happy to be part of the Bristol Community Toilet Scheme, which allows members of the public to use toilet facilities in participating businesses and organisations, even if they’re not customers. It’s a brilliant initiative that helps improve access to clean, safe toilets across the city, especially for those who may struggle to find…

  • Bristol Cool Spaces Trial

    Bristol Cool Spaces Trial

    2024 was the UK’s fourth warmest year on record and the impacts of climate change are already being experienced locally. By the year 2080 average summer temperatures in Bristol are projected to increase by 3.1-7.6°C and the frequency of hot weather and heatwaves is projected to increase to four occurrences per year. To build community…