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St Werburgh’s Community Centre in Bristol is planning a great variety of events over the summer, where people can come together to enjoy classes, workshops and community activities. The centre is open to everyone who would like to come together and join an activity, from babies all the way through to elders. Plus there is an onsite café and garden with play area.

Holiday Drama Workshops

Want to see your young actors perform at the end of a few amazing days of fun and creativity over the holidays? Here’s a range of workshops for different ages groups with professional theatre company Bristol Academy of Drama.

3 Days Of Being A Circus Star
15-17 August
With the Oddly Moving Circus 7-11 year olds

Pre-school Adventure
Getting ready for school
17 August
Building confidence through drama for September

A Mini Play
17-18 August
Based on the book Tiddler – 4-6 year olds

A Play in 3 Days
21-23 August
Based on Alice in Wonderland
7-10 year olds.

“Our son did the summer theatre workshop. He did two mornings followed by a show. He absolutely loved it and said it was his favourite holiday activity. He was really excited to be in the show and it was very special to watch the performance as his proud mum!”

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Book on now for August here: https://stwerburghs.org.uk/childrens-workshops/

Picnic in the Park 2023

3 September
This year’s Picnic in the Park is approaching and everyone is invited to get involved. There are loads of ways you can support this much-loved annual event in Mina Road Park.

  • Run a stall, workshop or activity
  • Show off your skills with a performance on the main stage
  • Volunteer
  • Sponsor the event or donate prizes for the raffle

Click here to discover what Picnic in the Park is all about.