We’re planning an end of year event to review and celebrate the 2026 programmes. The event will become our annual gathering of all partners, supporters, collaborators, participants and others we've worked with and that share our vision.

It will include an exciting afternoon of dynamic community conversation and discussion, with some workshopping for how we work together and support each other moving forward. The afternoon sessions will be key to the development of our programmes in 2027 and to the Restitch The Future project which has just launched. Following this we will be hosting an evening meal with a little awards ceremony for our Hub partners.

Tickets are free but spaces are limited - book your place for which session you’d like to attend below.

Location: Bristol Folk House, 40a Park St, Bristol BS1 5JG

Accessibility:
Unfortunately, Bristol Folk House does not have wheelchair access. It was designed on multiple levels in the 1960's before regulations were in place. We do have accessible toilets and are currently in the process of raising funds so that we can provide step-free access in the future. Please get in touch if you need further details about accessibility.

Running Times

Afternoon Event

2pm - Arrival

2.15pm - 3.30pm - Welcome, Panel Discussion

3.30pm - 3.45pm - Coffee Break

3.45pm — 4.15pm - Keynote Speech

4.15pm - 5.00pm - Community Conversation

5.00pm - 5.30pm - Networking

Evening Event

6.00pm - 6.30pm - Intro and Speeches

6.30pm - 7.00pm - Awards Presentation

7.00pm - 8.00pm - Dinner

8.00pm - 9.00pm - Drinks and networking

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