elit ranging the eet at a time. Up Our Street ebulletin Up Our Street works with local residents to deliver community development and communications projects focussing on civic participation, resident voice and influence, and developing local socal capital ‘lick on our logo to find out more! tot lr) ‘We have invited all the candidates, gathered the questions and dusted down the PA system ready for our {Question Time event next Tuesday. There are still a couple of places left, so don't miss out! This is a three week edition as your ebulletin editor is on leave during half term, so the deaclne for the next edition Is 4pm on 8 June. Send 50 word items to contact@castonandiawrenceil. org.uk Education cuts demo Saturday 20 May, Lam, meet at College Green (Over 50 residents and activists came along to a public meeting at Easton Community Centre on Monday to hear about budget cuts facing schools in Easton and Lawrence Hill and throughout the city. NUT Bristol is organising a ‘march through Bristol City Centre to call for fair funding forall schools. The demonstration will assemble at College Green, Easton and Lawrence Hill eh) Bristol West Question Time ed #brisvotei7 Somer ‘Tuesday 23 May, 6pm to pm, Trinity Centre Tuesday 23 My pe to 96m We're delighted to say that we're nearly fully booked for our Question Time uetycramtarytacesoo" HM event next week. There's stil a few places left, so dont miss out. Book your ‘tte et place now, priority to Easton and Lawrence Hill residents.Up Our Street magazine - out now! ‘The Summer 2017 edition of Up Our Street magazine is out for delivery now, dropping onto to doormats all over Easton and Lawrence Hil, Find out more about the Festival of Solutions, life efter Neighbourhood Partnerships and the ower of community gardening, Click the link below to read online. uN MORE WO sate UC ay Great Get Together Saturday 17 June, 10,30am to 6pm, Easton Community Centre Easton Community Centre is working with Up Our Street to organise a Great Get Together event at the community centre and in Owen Square Park. It's a free event for the whole community to celebrate rreighbourliness, Live music and DJ, join a swing dance class, stalls from local traders, facepainting and more. Drop in to the Up Our Street stall and play our Life Chances gare... Calling BAME students Zakiya and Jasmine are busy interviewing BAME students about thelr experiences of university, but they need ‘more participants. If you are from a BAME background and are currently studying at university, they would love to hear from you. Email research@eastonandiawrencehill.org.uk or call 0117 954 2834 for more information. Register to vote - DEADLINE 22 May Don't lose your voice on 8 June! It’s really important to check whether you are on the electoral register, particularly if you have moved house recentiy. If you are registering for the first time you will need your national insurance number. Deadline is midnight on 22 May. ittp://tinyurl.com/p8voss® Barton Hill Festival planning Saturday 20 May, 11.30am to 2pm, Barton Hill Settlement Travelling Light, Up Our Street and Barton Hill Settlement are working together to host the Barton Hill Festival in October and we want you to get involved! Plans so far include a lantem parade, live performance, music, craft, complimentary therapies, food and storytelling. Drop in to one of the planning sessions and share your ideas. Everyone welcome, just turn up! ‘#BristolBrexit a city responds to Brexit Tuesday 23 May, 10am to 1pm, At-Bristol Science Centre How will we in Bristol tackle the challenges — and opportunities — brought on by Brexit? Up Our Street will have a stall at this event and it would be great to see some Easton and Lawrence Hil residents. We're preparing a game of global snap... Intriqued? Book your place: htto://tinvurl.com/m25otve Inner city network ‘Thursday 25 May, 10am to 12pm, Easton Community Centre Up Our Street has been working with other voluntary organisations, schools and housing associations to bring together organisations that are working in the inner city. The purpose is to work better together in the light of further cuts to the counci’s budget. For more information or if you are interested in joining this network contact manager@eastonandiawrencehill.ora.uk Subscriptions Welcome to Brandon Trust and Ashley Housing, our newest subscribers, and thanks to all of the organisations who have signed on so far to help us continue providing communications services in Easton and Lawrence Hil! Interested in setting up a communication subscription for your organisation with Up Our Street? Email hiicinacemanctnnandlairencabill re ule tr find et manceOld Market footbridge demolition Work has started to demolish the derelict footbridge and escalators at the bottom of Old Market. There will be temporary road closures at weekends while works take place, so check your travel plans. The work will take place over the next six weeks, Find out more here: http://tinyurl.com/kgpux3y Street harassment Cheer up love, it might never happen... Fed up of street harassment? Bristol Zero Tolerance wants to gather people's stories and testimonies in the form of videos and written accounts to develop a picture of the problem inthe city. Find out more here: http://tinyurl.com/muwSwa2 Quality of Life survey There's stil time to take part in Bristol City Council's Quality of Life survey, but it closes on 29 May. The survey is the councils main tool for providing neighbourhood level statistics and public perception information, It is open to all Bristol residents aged 16 and over. Have your say here: htto://tinvurl,com/mémizoz Redfest fundraiser Saturday 20 May, Red Lion Circus Warp present a throwback to early 90s rave and DIY free parties, IF you ever wondered what is was Ike in the old skool then this will bring a dose of the old skool alongside classic newer house techno and Jungle in @ fun friendly atmosphere. ‘Al-Baseera Bristol Centre Open Day Sunday 21 May, 2pm to Spm, Al-Baseera Centre, 20 Wade Street, St Judes Ramadan is approaching, and Al-Bascera mosque invites you to an open day. Question and answer sessions, snacks and refreshments, information point. Worien are politely asked to dress modestly and bring a headscarf. All guests will be asked to remove their shoes when entering the mosque. Mental health support Monday 22 May, 1pm to 3pm, Nilaari, 184 Stapleton Road Changes Bristol is a peer led support group offering support, non-judgement and understanding to anyone experiencing mental health dificuities. Come along to the new Easton support group on Monday 22 May, meet the team over tea and cake and find out more about the group and the service. For more information contact 0117 941 1123 or visit wwn.changesbristolorg.uk Bristol Older People's Forum ‘Thursday 25 May, 10.30am to 12.30pm, Broadmead Baptist Church, Union St Bristol Older People’s Forum Is holding an information day and welcomes all older people to get involved. Hear from speakers and browse information stalls. Everyone is welcome, no need to RSVP, refreshments available. The venue is fully accessible, Find out more https://bopf.org.uk/our-meetings Mill Park grand opening Saturday 27 May, L1am to 4pm, Mill Park, Barton Hil Join us to celebrate the opening of Mill Park, a community garden designed and created by local residents alongside artists from In Bristol studio, There will be games, workshops, food and music so come along and join In the fun! wanw.millparkproject.co.uk Bristol Ferry Boats 40" Birthday Party! Sunday 28 May, 2pm to 10pm, Underfall Yard, Bristol Harbour Enjoy a free fun day of crafts, Food, activities, music and shanties! They only turn 40 once so join the fun and spread the word... Bristol Festival of Nature Saturday 10 June 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 11 June 10am to Spm Millennium Square and Lloyds Amphitheatre, Bristol Get in touch with your wild side as the Festival of Nature takes over Bristol's Harbourside in the UK's largest free celebration of the natural world. Watch out for Dino-visitors, wildife films in a secret mobile cinema, wondrous butterfly tent, and get up close to the skull of a prehistoric sea creature! Featuring over 100 organisations, a showcase of amarina activites. live entertainment. and a market Find out more at www. festivalofnature.ora.ukBoat trip for over 55s Wednesday 14 June, 11am, Cascade steps, city centre Join the Bristol Ferry Boats over 55s community group to enjoy a ferry ride from the city centre to The Underfall Yard, Starting at Cascade Steps, city centre at Llam. Trip costs £3 (cash only) and includes All-Day Ferry Ticket, entry to The Underfall Yard and light refreshments. Contact outreach@bristolfery.com for more information. POCA Ta DRE Dd Job vacancy at At-Bristol - closing date 22 May TT Support Technician [At-Bristol are looking for an IT Support Technician on a temporary basis, to deliver professional high quality IT Support to our internal and external customers and contribute to the smooth running of our IT operations Salary: £17,500, full time hours. Five month contract. For more information see www.at-bristoLorg.uk/jobs Volunteer with Redfest Redfest is looking for volunteers to help with the festival on 5 and 6 Augustin various venues in BSS. There are lots of roles available, from stewarding, to gathering donations, runners, helping out at the info point, audience surveys, lost children and more, No experience necessary. All volunteers get a free t shirt, To apply, please complete this short form: hitos://go0.gl/forms/oaB4xZSaHV2NwOil3 Messing about in boats Bristol Ferry Boats are recruiting volunteers to join their friendly community-led company. There are varied roles available from scrubbing the decks, helping at events, supporting education projects, helping older people on the boats and much more! Follow the link for more details www bristolferrycom/join-our-team/valunteer Is there black in the Union Jack? ‘Tuesday 30 May to Friday 2 June, Junction 3 Library Free media and research workshop - race, identity and heritage. Black South West Network is running a four- day-long workshop for members of the BAME community. The participants will be trained on camera skills, interview techniques, how to record with technical equipment and carry out research. Participants will capture their stories by interviewing each other on the themes of race, identity and heritage through recording their perspectives at the beginning and the end of the workshop. Book a place here: http://tinyurl.com/mé2if2r