Bristol Radical History Festival, Saturday 22 April 2023, 10:00am to 4:30pm at the M Shed
We have a full programme, which is again based on two main themes: Radical Bristol and the Visual Arts and Bristol Trade Union History Then and Now This theme explores radical visual artists in Bristol over two centuries. Hazel Gower and
Bristol Local Plan Review – Further Consultation. Closing date: 20 January 2023
The Bristol City Council are asking for your views on changes to the Bristol Local Plan. The Bristol Local Plan Review will update policies for deciding planning applications, guiding development in the city over the next twenty years, building a
Digital Skills Workshops at Brunelcare’s Colliers Gardens November & December 2022
FREE Digital Skills Workshops for Older People with tea, coffee and cake. Learn how to use your computer, tablet or phone to email, video-call, manage your health, etc. 1:1 support from a Digital Champion volunteer Answer to your tech questions Take
Celebrating Age Festival Launch – October 2022
The Celebrating Age Festival (CAF) is an annual event in Bristol, challenging stereotypes about ageing and encouraging older people to try something new and make connections across the city. The festival launches on 1st October to coincide with the International
Hospital or Not? 1 November 2022
A day exploring how to decide when hospital would benefit patients - for over 65s Come and join us if you are over 65 or care for someone over 65. Lunch and refreshments provided and free onsite parking available. Date: 1 November 2022 Time:
Bristol Womens Voice AGM – 11 October 2022
Bristol Women's Voice AGM Date: Tuesday 11th October 2022 Time: 5.30 - 8.45pm Location: The Station, Silver Street, BS1 2AG For further information or to register please visit their Eventbrite webpage.
Condolences to the Royal Family
Below is a message from the Bristol City Office following confirmation from the Royal Family that Her Majesty The Queen died as the age of 96. See also the Public statements by the Lord Lieutenant, the Lord Mayor and the Mayor of
‘Cost of Living’ and Energy Bills Support Scheme
As the 'Cost of Living Crisis' starts to bite, the Bristol City Council (BCC), working with the voluntary and community sector (including BOPF), are starting to respond. The BCC have created a 'Cost of Living' support webpage, where you can
BOPF Supports Bristol Becoming a Living Rent City
BOPF Trustees have agreed to sign the following statement/letter to the Chairs of the Living Rents Commission Advisory Board. We are supporting this, alongside several other organisations represented on the Board, because of the detrimental impact of high rents on
Roy Hackett OBE & MBE 1928 – 2022
It is with great sadness that our long-standing member Roy Hackett OBE & MBE has passed away at the age of 94. In 1963, Roy was one of the leaders of the Bristol Bus Boycott, a successful protest movement to overturn