Cooking Challenge photo exhibition!
A photo exhibition celebrating some of the delicious vegetarian and vegan meals created by our international cooking team during our Cooking Challenge Project.
While the project is finished, the cooking continues… if you’d like to get involved, do join our Cooking Circle Facebook Group to stay updated. There will be more opportunities to cook, to learn and to share great food!
The exhibition can be viewed Mon to Fri, 12pm to 5pm.
MAY EVENTS
Shifting Landscapes
Fri 02 May, 6pm to 8pm
Two award winning documentaries exploring the power of art, story and changing landscapes.
With discussion and a shared supper.
The Big Lie III, Censoring Palestine
Thurs 08 May, 6.30pm to 9pm
A documentary feature film exploring the ways in which coverage of events in Palestine is being censored.
With discussion and a shared supper.
WATCH TOGETHER: Standing United as Allies
Thurs 15 May, 1pm to 3pm
Join RENS to watch this Black Inclusion Week webinar and discuss how allies can move beyond words and turn empathy into action.
With a shared lunch.
WATCH TOGETHER: UK Summer Riots 2024: Restorative Responses and Interfaith Instincts
Wed 21 May, 6pm to 8pm
Join RENS to watch the launch of this report produced by the Faith and Belief Forum. With a shared supper and discussion.
Creative Mandalas, Heal Within
Thurs 22 May, 2pm to 4.30pm
A new regular session offering an opportunity to explore the meditative journey of weaving mandalas — to heal, discover yourself, and create art with purpose.
Materials will be provided. No booking needed.
Weston Poets
Sat 24 May, 2.15pm to 4.30pm
Weston Poets are an established group. This is their second time at The Other Place. Come along and share your writing with this friendly and inclusive group. All poems will be welcome, but if you enjoy writing to a theme try ‘Colours’ and ‘Weston-super-Mare’. If you would rather just join the group to listen, that’s fine too. No booking needed.
REGULAR EVENTS
Comic Book Club
Fortnightly on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6pm
Mon 12 May, other dates TBC
Join the Comic Book Club to learn drawing techniques and develop your ideas with a warm and friendly group. For all ages. All welcome. No experience needed.
Housing Support Drop In
Every Thursday from 2pm to 3pm
A drop-in session for anyone who is having housing difficulties.
Bhakti Basics – Krishna Consciousness in Weston-super-Mare
Sunday, fortnightly, 1pm to 3pm May dates TBC
A group of people from all walks of life who come together for an afternoon of Devotional Music (Kirtan), Mantra Meditation, a short discourse on Krishna Consciousness and a Vegetarian Meal.
The focus is on community and all are welcome. No previous experience or knowledge needed.
Free event, no booking is needed.
PUBLIC LIVING ROOM
Our public living room is open every afternoon on weekdays (2pm-5pm, Monday to Friday). Come and relax, help yourself to a cuppa from our community kitchen and have a chat. We’d love to see you. (We’ve also joined the excellent Camerados movement. Find out more and spread the word!)