Summer holidays means summer events, and there’s a huge number of things going on in Bristol to choose from. Here’s our top five picks of what to do in the coming weeks!
OTR’s Wellfest
August 24th 11am-4pm, College Green
Off The Record is holding its first ever Wellfest and we’re super excited! The day is all about looking after yourself, from physical and mental health tips and tricks to keeping up healthy relationships.
As you may know, August 24th happens to be GCSE results day, so we’ll also be looking at how to deal with any stresses from your studies. The event is free and open to young people aged 11-25, so even if you’ve not sat your GCSEs yet or perhaps you’re far past that, we’ll have something for everyone.
Freedom will be talking all things LGBTQ+ and there’ll be an opportunity to sign up and get involved with our campaigns. Good luck to anyone getting results on the day, we can’t wait to see you!
Freedom of Mind
October 6-14th
Okay, so this one isn’t in summer but we’re just so excited for it that we had to include it! Last year saw the launch of Freedom of Mind Festival and it was a massive hit in the city, so the team behind it are bringing it back again for this year.
The event line-up for this year hasn’t been released yet, but with previous popular events like panel discussions and film screenings, we’re looking forward to seeing what the team has in store this time around.
???? Freedom of Mind is back for 2017 ????
Who’s joining us? pic.twitter.com/V5ce5TEO48— Freedom of Mind (@FOMCIC) July 28, 2017
OTR hub workshops
Every Friday 4pm-6pm
8-10 West Street
OTR have started up weekly Friday workshops in the summer holidays for discussions, education, and mini crash-courses on a whole load of topics; strengths, male mental health and more.
Personally, I’m looking forward to the Sleep Hygiene event – as a young person sleep is important but can be especially hard to manage during the holidays, and I’m sure we’ll learn a lot of useful things about it in this hub! This week we’re looking at thinking traps, so come along to get tips on how to fight against negative thoughts.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
August 10-13th
It’s always a highlight of the year, isn’t it? The Balloon Fiesta is back next weekend and OTR will be out in force chatting to people (unfortunately we don’t have a balloon but I encourage suggestions). If the weather’s on our side it’s sure to be a highlight of the summer.
New website
Late September
Keep your eyes peeled for a revamped OTR website! Freedom will have its own page and we have lots of exciting bloggy things ready for you.
Be sure to let us know what you’re excited for, whether it’s on this list or not, and be on the lookout for more from us!