Black History Month
Our October Exhibition, Reclaiming Narratives has been created by Black History Month UK.
It underscores a commitment to correcting historical inaccuracies and showcasing the untold success stories and the full complexity of Black heritage.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 12pm to 5pm
OCTOBER EVENTS
Black History Month & Exhibition Launch
Tues 01 Oct, 4pm to 8pm
Join us to celebrate the start of Black History Month and Nigerian Independence Day, with food, music and talks. RENS are delighted to be collaborating with the Weston College Global Majority Group this year, to make this annual event extra special. No booking needed. Drop in anytime.
Islamophobia Awareness Month Planning
Thurs 03 Oct, 2pm – 3.30pm
November is Islamophobia Awareness Month. Following events this summer, the need to tackle Islamophobia in our communities is more urgent than ever. This year’s theme is Seeds of Change. Join us to help consider what actions we can all take to make a real difference this November. No booking needed.
Mind Your Mind and Be Happy
Wed 09 Oct, 12pm to 1.30pm
Join Weston Friends of Palestine to share ideas, to feedback on past events, and to plan new actions and events.
All welcome. Lunch wil be provided.
BHM EVENT: Watch Together Celebrating Black Innovators
Mon 14 Oct, 6pm – 8pm
A spotlight on innovators driving social change through their cultural contributions, with the RSA & The Africa Centre. Join us for supper & discussion.
BHM EVENT: Watch Together Uncovering Stories
Tues 22 Oct, 18.30pm to 20.30pm
Find out about inspirational Black British Heroes with Black Voices Cornwall.
WATCH TOGETHER: Good Nature
Tues 06 June, 1pm – 2pm
Professor Kathy Willis CBE offers ground-breaking insights into how nature’s sights, scents, and touches can boost physical health. Join us for supper & discussion.
REGULAR EVENTS
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
Fornightly
Sunday 13 Oct, Sunday 27 Oct, 1pm to 3pm
A fortnightly-run 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.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Greening The Other Place
Thanks to Sirona Foundation, we’re creating exciting new growing spaces in the front entrance, in the meeting room and in our back yard. We’ll be growing edible plants and, thanks to our expert team, the design will include innovative integrated composting and self-watering systems.
Would you like to help make the planting troughs or plan the planting? We’re also looking for volunteers who can help us care for all the plants. If you would like to get involved, please do get in touch.
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!)