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 2026
Take a look at what we have planned, more coming soon!
Meditation in the Woods with Lesley
When: Monday 11th May 2026, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Leigh Woods
Staying Fit & Healthy over 50: Mediterranean Cooking & Lifestyle with Christine
When: Friday 22nd May, 11am – 2pm
Where: CoExist Kitchen, Easton
Ukulele Play-Along Group with Helen
When: May 29th, June 5th and June 12th 1pm – 2.45pm
Where: The Beehive Centre, St George
How to Read and Knit a Pattern with Mary
When: Monday June 22nd, time TBC
Where: Create Centre, Cumberland Basin
Resin Art Workshop with Donna
When: TBC
Where: TBC
Jewellery Making Workshop with Jane
When: TBC
Where: TBC
Tie-Dye Workshop with Caroline
When: TBC
Where: TBC
Over 55s Open Mic Night hosted by Helen
When: TBC
Where: The Beehive Centre, St George
Intro to DIY Tools with Warwick
When: Rescheduled – TBC
Where: The Vassall Centre, Fishponds
Past Workshops
Holding workshops across Bristol, our popular programmes have included:
Ukulele 3-part Workshop with Helen and Hillary
When: Friday 27 February + 6 March + 13 March 2026
Where: The Beehive Centre, Bristol
Learn to Loom with John
When: Wednesday 4th March 2026, 10:30am – 12noon
Where: Boing Café, Knowle West
Turkish Stories & Cooking
When: Monday 16th March 2025, 11am – 2pm
Where: CoExist Kitchen, Easton
Clothes Swap + Learn to Mend with Jane, Fanny and Mary
When: Friday 10th April 2026, 4pm – 7pm
Where: Knowle Healthy Living Centre
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
Clothes Swap + Repair Party
When: Friday 17 October 2025, 4-7:30pm
Where: The Vassall Centre, Bristol
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