Share & Repair is all about sharing and celebrating the skills and talents of people aged 55+ at free events and workshops across Bristol.

From gardening tips to DIY and crafts, all ideas are welcome and you don’t need to be an expert! We can provide plenty of support to help you get started, and can also bring in other ‘experts’ if you would like.

Perhaps you’ve always wanted to start a craft group, but weren’t sure how? This is your chance to get help with ideas, posters, and publicity so you can host your first session. Or maybe you’d simply like to run a one-off event to share a favourite recipe, a gardening tip, or give a talk on something you’re passionate about.

Whatever your idea, we’re here to help step by step. Get in touch with us today or take a look at our upcoming events calendar below.

Activities and Events

We’re now open for new ideas for 2025-2026 and will be running events throughout the year.

Want to share a skill, or know someone that might?
Contact Natalie for a friendly chat on natalie@aliveactivities.org or call 07861 385 543.

Want to learn a skill, or attend an event?
Email Natalie to be added to the list.

Upcoming Workshops for 2025-2026

Take a look at what we have planned, more coming soon!

Clothes Swap + Repair Party

When: Friday 17 October 2025, 4-7:30pm
Where: The Vassall Centre, Bristol

Decoupage with Helen, including lunch!

When: Friday 31 October 2025, 1-4pm
Where: The Beehive Centre, Bristol

Make a Beret with Ruth

When: Friday 7 November 2025, 10:30am-1pm
Where: Wellspring Settlement

Crochet and Knitting with Karen and Michelle

When: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 9:30-11:30am
Where: Knowle West Health Park

Knitting with Mary – Make Your Own Wrist-Warmers, 2-part Workshop

When: Friday 21 and Friday 28 November 2025, 10am-12noon
Where: Windmill Hill City Farm

Ukulele 3-part Workshop with Helen and Hillary

When: Friday 27 February + 6 March + 13 March 2026
Where: The Beehive Centre, Bristol

DIY with Warwick

When: TBC
Where: TBC

Poetry with Dave

When: TBC
Where: TBC

Weaving with John

When: TBC
Where: TBC

Cooking with Christine

When: TBC
Where: TBC

Health & Wellbeing Day

When: TBC
Where: TBC

Past Workshops 2024

Holding workshops across Bristol, our popular 2024 programme included:

Have Fun with 3D Textiles: Design a tote tag to keep with Fanny

When: Monday 22 July 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: The Beehive Centre, Bristol

Cooking Class at CoExist: Warwick’s lasagne (feast included!)

When: Friday 26 July 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: CoExist Community Kitchen, Bristol

Cooking Class at CoExist: Sri Lankan lunch + Mary’s chocolate, raspberry + cream swiss roll

When: Friday 16 August 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: CoExist Community Kitchen, Bristol

Nordic Walking: St George’s Park with Helen

When: Thursday 22 August 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: The Beehive Centre, Bristol

Crochet Class: Learn how to make a blanket with Amanda

When: Tuesday 23 August 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Wellspring Settlement, Bristol

Sew Your Own Wardrobe: Make a skirt in a day with Jane

When: 30 August and 17 September 2:30 – 4:30pm
Where: The Beehive Centre, Bristol

Garden Grow: How to take semi-ripe cutting with Mary (plants to take home included)

When: Tuesday 17 September 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Talbot Road Allotment, Bristol

Clothes Swap Party & Alterations*

When: Friday 27 September 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: The Beehive Centre, Bristol
*Drop in – no need to book

Feeling Better: Insight Meditation with Mike

When: Monday 30 September 6:00-7:00pm
Where: Quakers Friends Meeting House, St Paul’s

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