Sense is a national disability charity that supports people with complex communication needs to be understood, connected and valued. We are here for every person who faces communication barriers in a world that relies on being able to see and hear well to be connected. Our flexible and personalised services empower people to communicate and express themselves – be it through speech or sign, touch or movement, gesture or sound, art or dance.

Freedom of Mind is returning to Bristol and this year is set to be even bigger and better than before. Join us between the 5th and 12th October 2018 where we'll be showcasing a series of events to open discussion and explore emotional wellbeing, creating conversation, education and change. 

Adventure and Wellbeing - Friday 5th October, 1:30pm, Watershed

Helping you find hope after your relationship breakdown. 
However recently or long ago, if life's a bit tough right now, we can help your recovery.
Our next 7-week self-help course starts on Monday 1st October in Henleaze, Bristol

BRITISH COUNCIL – GLOBAL CITIES STRATEGY ROUND-TABLE ENGAGEMENT EVENT

BRISTOL, 3 OCTOBER. 

In partnership with the International Affairs team at Bristol City Council

and the Bristol Festival of Ideas / Festival of the Future City

Venue: M-Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN

Date: Wednesday 3 October

Time: 8 am – 9.30 am with a small working group staying until 10 am to agree some key actions

Nacoa are pleased to present a fascinating talk "The neurochemistry of alcohol and the experience of the science" by Dr Peter Taberner, Forensic Scientist and formerly Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, University of Bristol on Friday, 5 October 2018 at 18.00.

The presentation will be held in Bristol at the Nacoa HQ (venue details will be emailed upon receipt of RSVP) and will commence at 18:00 to 18:45 followed by 30 minutes for a Q&A session. Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand so that the presentation may commence at 18.00 prompt.

Are you developing, implementing or trying to influence new approaches to funding and commissioning that better respond to the complexity of people’s lives? 

The Post-Retirement Opportunities (PRO) Project aims to help people aged 55+ who are approaching retirement or facing redundancy manage the shift into the next phase of their lives. 

Funded by the Bristol and District Retirement Council, PRO is being delivered by LinkAge Network in collaboration with the Anchor Society and Business in the Community.

Communications charity Media Trust has launched a new UK-wide digital skills training programme designed to help charities and community groups access the vital digital marketing training they need, in order to strengthen their communications capabilities and get their voices heard in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Digital skills training coming to a city near you

• Are you interested in Volunteering ?
• Would you like to meet Organisations looking for Volunteers ?
• Would you like to opportunity to discuss what you are looking for face to face ?

Then make sure you come to the Barton Hill Settlement 28th September 2018 10.30 to 2.30 (children welcome)

A chance to come meet and mingle with Sing Out Bristol, the South West's Largest LGBT choir. Come meet the members and commitee and find out if Sing Out Bristol is right for you.