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: 17 October 2025
Where: The Vassall Centre, Bristol
Decoupage with Helen
When: 27 October 2025
Where: The Beehive Centre, Bristol
Knitting with Mary
When: TBC
Where: TBC
Health & Wellbeing Morning with Antoinette
When: TBC
Where: TBC
Expressive Pocket Sewing with Fanny
When: TBC
Where: TBC
DIY Essentials with Warwick: How to use a drill
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