Totterdown has events happening all year round such as the Art trail or the Garden festival. This section lists details of general events within the area. We also list interesting civic items such as national walking week, local politics
To feature your event on this page, please email the Web-editor at webeditor@tresa.org.uk.
The festival takes place on Saturday 7 March: 1pm – 10pm, and in addition to a range of beers from across the UK, there will also be some local ciders to try. The full bar will also be open for those who want a change from the ale. £5 – ticket[…]
Read moreIn January, TRESA asked the SBLN team at Bristol City Council (BCC) a series of questions, which are reproduced below with the responses. When will we see the results/report of the recent consultation? Who is deciding the ‘agreed solutions’ and on what basis? When and how will we be informed[…]
Read moreThe questionnaire was available at: Bristol City Council drop-in events at The Old Picture House and The Harbour; street survey outside Tesco in Totterdown Square, and; at The Bakehouse and The Banana Boat in Oxford Street. 138 people completed the questionnaire between 9 October and 9 November 2025. Most people[…]
Read moreTRESA has submitted a strong objection to a planning application which includes a 24-storey tower blocking view from Victoria Park and looming over the surrounding area. The initial objection, and further comments, are reproduced in full below. To submit comments go to Simple Search and put in ref: 25/11778/F ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 25/11778/F| Phased[…]
Read moreWinter 2025 issue is now out! In this latest edition available to view online on our Newsletters page Thanks as always to all our contributors to the latest issue and an especially big thank you to the (hopefully not too sodden) newsletter team now delivering printed copies of this newsletter[…]
Read more‘Girls Allowed’ is a Women’s Only constituted group within the heart of Bristol which aims to provide ongoing physical and mental wellbeing support for women. Set up in early 2025 the group’s aims and purposes include supporting women across Bristol no matter what challenge or difficult situation they may be[…]
Read moreThe TradeHERs Collective is a pioneering community initiative dedicated to supporting and empowering female tradeswomen. The initiative was started by Paige Williams, a professional gardener who is keen to build a directory and encourage meet ups with other women working in trades in Bristol. “Over the years I realised how[…]
Read moreKey diary dates for events at Jubilee Pool in the run up to Christmas…
Read moreOn Sunday 21st September 2025, TRESA held its fifth annual apple pressing event in the Community space on Park Street, Totterdown. Local friend, Richard Jones, brought along his apple scratter and press. Many local people then came along with apples from their gardens and allotments ready to be pulped and[…]
Read moreRace Night at ArtPark! Adam at ArtPark is hosting a fun evening at the races to raise funds for TRESA – see the attached poster.TRESA Gold CupThursday 2 October. Doors open 7.00pm. First race 7.30pm. Tickets: £5 (over 18s only).Choose your horse and answer quiz questions to move along the race[…]
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