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St Pauls Learning Centre | Space Hire, Meeting Rooms, Offices, Adult Learning, Arts & Craft, Events & Community. WHAT'S ON There are a wide range of organisations running courses and events from the centre. Explore what's on offer: Arts & Craft Learning Community Wellbeing Events What's On SPACE HIRE Hold your Event at SPLC! Our sessional hire spaces are suitable for: Traini ng Workshops Meetings Events Creative class and more Hire a Space OFFICES Our tenanted offices focus on social impact, support services and education in the community. We are also home to: St Pauls Library Bristol Community Darkrooms The Makershed and popular Cafe Glen's Kitchen Meet our Tenants Upcoming Multiple Dates Women Strike Back! Wed 08 Apr St Pauls Learning Centre More info Learn more Multiple Dates NHS Mental Health Drop-in Wed 08 Apr Saint Paul's More info Learn more Banner & Placard Making Wed 08 Apr St Pauls Learning Centre More info RSVP Multiple Dates St Pauls Advice Centre - Drop-in community table Thu 09 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates WECIL Drop-in community table Thu 09 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Development Team Drop-in Thu 09 Apr Saint Paul's More info Load More Community Resources Community Board Useful resources, local initiatives, community news, and links to St Pauls Community Magazine; Vocalise! More FEATURING Duppy Hunter: a locals guide to St Paul's A listening adventure exploring St Paul's experienced on your smartphone Join the adventure!

ARTS & CRAFT PRINT MAKING | WEAVING | PHOTOGRAPHY STAINED GLASS | ART FOR WELLBEING | WOODWORK If you'd like to sign up to a class, please do so by contacting the course providers directly. Meet our resident Art & Craft tenants; The Makershed and Bristol Community Darkrooms WOODWORK & FURNITURE MAKING with The Makershed Workshops and courses in Woodworking and Furniture Making for complete beginners and more seasoned makers alike. A friendly welcome within a supportive learning and making environment. hello@themakershed.co.uk 07599 670365 ALL COURSES HERE PHOTOGRAPHY with Bristol Community Darkrooms RPC aim to revive and refresh traditional and alternative photography, with a programme of workshops , exhibitions and events, plus high quality Darkroom facilities available 7 days a week. bristol-community-darkrooms.co.uk ALL COURSES HERE All other creative courses Banner & Placard Making Wed 08 Apr St Pauls Learning Centre More info RSVP Multiple Dates Art for Wellbeing (SGS College) Wed 22 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Creativity for Wellbeing - Stained Glass Mosaics Wed 22 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Reminiscence and Story sharing sessions Sat 25 Apr Saint Paul's More info Details Multiple Dates Printmaking Fri 01 May Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Peg's Sewing Club Sat 23 May St Pauls Learning Centre More info RSVP Interested in holding your own workshop here? Have a look at our facilities on our SPACE HIRE page. Art Room 1 & Art Room 2 might just be the perfect space for you! Alternatively you can contact us directly at splc.info@ethicalproperty.co.uk or call us on 0117 235 0400

WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUPS | RECOVERY | ART ON REFERRAL | GARDENING If you'd like to sign up to a c lass, pl ease do so by contacting the cour se pro vid ers direc tly. ART FOR WE LLBEING with Chloe Scholefield| SGSC Wednesday 10.00-12.00 An opportunity to explore painting and drawing activities in a friendly relaxed atmosphere to help improve your wellbeing. SIGN-UP REQUIRED Enrol here info@sgscol.ac.uk / 0800 0567 253 COMMUNITY GARDENING Weekly | Tuesday 13.000 – 15:00 Reconnect with Nature in the Heart of St. Paul’s 🌿 All tools and materials provided. Just bring yourself and some comfortable clothing. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. N O REFERRAL NEEDED Richard.Davies@bristol.gov.uk REI KI with Learn Reiki Bristol Affordable high-quality Reiki training. Twelve-week evening courses with experienced professional teachers in friendly, supportive classes. Level 1: Wednesday| 18.15 - 20.30 Level 2: Thursday | 18.15 - 20.30 BOOK HERE

Community events | Drop-in sessions | Advice | Support | Info COMMUNITY INFO | ADVICE | SUPPOR T | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The round table in our busy café is perfect for organisations wanting to engage the community by sharing information, support, advice or highlight their upcoming event at St Pauls Learning Centre. Please contact us if you have an offering ( Day-time only, one-off or regular slots) Community Table Drop-ins Multiple Dates NHS Mental Health Drop-in Wed 08 Apr Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates St Pauls Advice Centre - Drop-in community table Thu 09 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates WECIL Drop-in community table Thu 09 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Development Team Drop-in Thu 09 Apr Saint Paul's More info Multiple Dates St Pauls Repair Cafe Sat 11 Apr Saint Paul's More info Details Multiple Dates Disabled People Drop in Session Mon 13 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Cancer Support Drop-in Tue 14 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP TOGETHERNESS | COLLECTIVE Did you know that we had a secret garden at the back of the centre? Or that you could borrow games from the Reception desk? COMMUNITY GARDENING Weekly | Tuesday 13:00 – 15:30 SPLC Garden Reconnect with Nature in the Heart of St. Paul’s 🌿 All tools and materials provided. Just bring yourself and some comfortable clothing. EVERYONE WELCOME richard.davies@bristol.gov.uk IG: @roots_n_fruits DOMINOES One set of dominoes available on demand at the Reception desk For use in the Cafe only FREE & Open to all PING-PON G Ping-pong table outside Glen's Kitchen Bring your own bats or borrow some from Reception. FREE & Open to all

ACCESSIBILITY Click here for more detailed disability access information on the centre's AccessAble page Please note that this information is currently under construction, if you are coming to the centre for a booked event and would like more information please get in touch. St Pauls Learning Centre is fully wheelchair accessible, with ramp and on-street access into the building, and a well-maintained lift to the additional floors (see below for a description of our buildings layout and access). We have accessible toilets on all floors and all doorways are 98cm wide as a minimum. Over the coming year we are hoping to improve our accessibility to account for both hard of hearing and seeing members of the public. This includes adding a hearing loop at our reception, contrasting visual markers around the building and braille signposting. If you have any questions, queries or recommendations around accessibility, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Building Description The building consists of two blocks set at 90 degrees from each other. The main entrance to the Learning Centre is accessed from the Grosvenor rd side. There are 6 steps leading directly up to the main doors, to the right of which there is a ramp with a 180 degree right turn roughly around 5metres along to face back towards the entrance. If approaching from the ramp, the doors will be on your left. The main doors open outwards automatically on approach when we are fully open to the public. There are rails either side of the doorway to mark the space. To the left of this there is a protruding postbox on the wall with a fob access panel on the to the right roughly ?cm from the ground. There is also a doorbell that rings through to the office by the main entrance. Inside the foyer, the reception booth is at an angle on the right around 2m ahead. Please be aware there is a pillar located 4m straight ahead from the entrance. To the left is the main stairwell, to the right of which is the lift with the call button on the left and control buttons on the left as you enter. To access other floors via the stairs there are 3 lots of steps spiraling to the right. The floor corridors are straight ahead through a doorway to the left and right at roughly 45degrees from your present position. Offices and toilets along the left corridor, offices on the left side and toilets to the right. The accessible toilet is the second door along. To access the corridor on the right, housing further offices and our training, meeting rooms and art rooms, there is a doorway to the right. All rooms in this corridor are on the right-hand side and windows on the left. These layouts are the same for both upper floors.

A listening adventure exploring St. Paul's experienced on your smartphone DUPPY HUNTER: A LOCALS' GUIDE TO ST PAULS A listening adventure exploring St. Paul's experienced on your smartphone ABOUT JOIN THE ADVENTURE! CREDITS 'Some people call dem duppy. Dem is the half of we spirit that stay on earth. The other half gone to the ancestors. Most is good, some is pure trouble. Some well, they just like mischief.' About: A duppy has gone loose in St Pauls and leading duppy hunter, Josie needs your help tracking it down. In most cases detecting, capturing and returning duppies is straightforward but this Duppy teases Josie with clues to its whereabouts and its next potential victim. You will be Josie’s eyes and ears, helping her to solve the riddles the duppy leaves on its trail. What's a Duppy? A ghost or restless spirit is known as a ‘Duppy’ in Jamaica, or a Jumbie in many smaller Caribbean islands. Traditionally, a good duppy is usually a deceased family member or friend who ‘dreams you’ – meaning they appear in your dreams and give you advice or information. Get Started! Text Duppy Hunter to 07481340803 to start your journey. Chrome and Safari are the two best browsers to run the experience. The story starts at the Trinity Centre where Josie first learns about her mission. You can either: walk over to the Trinity centre to start your journey (A) or pick up the story from Newfoundland Road (B). To get to Newfoundland Road from the Learning Centre, walk across St Paul’s Green then turn right down St Nicolas Street to the corner of Newfoundland Road. Once you are at Newfoundland Road facing the bridge, forward the audio trail to 18 mins. Josie is just about to encounter the Duppy. Please refer to the Advice Document and Manual for full instructions, a map of the trail and troubleshooting support. Next Credits Bubbling with magical realism, Duppy Hunter: A Local’s Guide to St Pauls, Bristol, is the third instalment from ENDS & TALES by Tamasha and Coney – a series of immersive smart phone adventures on foot, inspired by the untold stories and histories around us. Directed by Hanna Adu-Boateng Written by Dr Edson Burton (Armour of Immanuel, The Chosen One, Deacon) Inspired by interviews with the local people of Bristol and their memories Composer: Courtney Beckford Sound Design: Jake Gaule Produced by Tamasha’s Digital Lead, Tuyet Van Huynh (Barbershop Chronicles 360° National Theatre 2017) with support from Community Producer for Trinity Community Arts , Stefan Boakye (Outlier (2022), Around the World in BS5, (2023)). Photos: Sophia Stefellé

ALL UPCOMING EVENTS From photography to literature, workshops and inspiring talks; we are proud to host a wonderful array of events here at the Learning Centre. Chat Interested in holding your own event here? Have a look at our facilities on our SPACE HIRE page. St Pauls Learning Centre might just be the perfect venue for your organisation! Alternatively you can contact us directly at splc.info@ethicalproperty.co.uk or call us on 0117 235 0400 Multiple Dates Women Strike Back! Tue 31 Mar St Pauls Learning Centre More info Learn more Multiple Dates Art for Wellbeing (SGS College) Wed 01 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates ESOL Conversation Club Wed 01 Apr Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates WECIL Drop-in community table Thu 02 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Development Team Drop-in Thu 02 Apr Saint Paul's More info Multiple Dates FREE - Employability ESOL course Mon 06 Apr Saint Paul's More info Details Multiple Dates Solidarity in Sound Choir Mon 06 Apr St Pauls Learning Centre More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Cancer Support Drop-in Tue 07 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates St Pauls Community Garden Project Tue 07 Apr Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates NHS Mental Health Drop-in Wed 08 Apr Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates St Pauls Advice Centre - Drop-in community table Thu 09 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Plant Love Cafe Sat 11 Apr St Pauls Learning Centre More info Learn more Multiple Dates St Pauls Repair Cafe Sat 11 Apr Saint Paul's More info Details Multiple Dates Disabled People Drop in Session Mon 13 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Cowfolk Radical Film Club: St Pauls and the uprising Mon 13 Apr St Pauls Learning Centre More info RSVP Multiple Dates Creativity for Wellbeing - Stained Glass Mosaics Wed 22 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Reminiscence and Story sharing sessions Sat 25 Apr Saint Paul's More info Details Multiple Dates Printmaking Fri 01 May Saint Paul's More info RSVP Load More

LEARNING ESOL ADULT LEARNING YOUNG PEOPLE ESOL | ENGLISH CLASSES | CONVERSATION CLUB Most ESOL courses require students to sign up with the providers first. The only exception to this are the ESOL Conversation Clubs , which are free, speaking classes for everyone who speak English as a second language. You can join as many Clubs as you wish. The more the better! ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB Weekly Wednesdays 10.00 - 11.00 (school term only) FREE DROP IN NO NEED TO SIGN UP! For a list of all Conversation clubs in Bristol, please follow this link NO SIGN-UP NEEDED For All other ESOL courses require signing up first. Please do so by contacting the course providers directly . We host classes by the following organisations: ESOL WITH CCBED Regular ESOL classes, Functional skills (English/Maths) and Enterprise & Employment courses SIGN UP NEEDED admin@c-cbed.com 0117 916 6746 OR 07922 931 913 ESOL WITH COMMUNITY LEARNING MiMoMu Fridays | 15.30 - 17.00 Employability ESOL Mondays | 12.30 - 14.30 SIGN UP NEEDED richard.davies@bristol.gov.uk YOUNG PEOPLE QAALIB Acad emy Tailored support to better the attainment of school children. We understand that underlying cultural differences and biases can alienate students from gaining a complete and nuanced education. English, Maths, Science More info HERE

ABOUT US Previously a Council run building, the St Pauls Learning Centre was under threat of closure due to years of Government cuts and austerity. In May 2015 the building was put to tender via the Community Asset Transfer programme and caught the attention of The Ethical Property Company (EPC), an organisation that began life in the area many years previously. Recognising the value the Learning Centre brought to the community, EPC could see clear potential to increase the Learning Centre's offering and become a hive of socially impactful activity with the help of EPC's building management expertise. The Ethical Property Company acquired a 15 year lease of the centre and since then have worked to create a self-sustaining and thriving community hub. The Ethical Property Company is a social business providing office and meeting space to over 1,000 charities, not-for-profit organisations and voluntary groups across the UK each year. Tenants work in a variety of sectors from homelessness to refugee support, sustainable transport to animal welfare, drug rehabilitation to disability awareness and many many more, always with the aim of making our society and planet a better place for all. For more information visit www.ethicalproperty.co.uk . The St Pauls Learning Centre logo is based upon the Sankofa, a symbol that represents the importance of learning from the past. Sankofa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates as "Go back and get it" (san - to return; ko - to go; fa - to fetch, to seek and take) and also refers to the Asante Adinkra symbol represented either by a bird with its head turned backwards taking an egg off its back, or as a stylised heart shape.

Discover what's on at SPLC. Events. Community. Arts & Craft. Learning. Wellbeing. WHAT'S ON Click on each category to explore what happens at the centre! Upcoming Multiple Dates Women Strike Back! Tue 31 Mar St Pauls Learning Centre More info Learn more Multiple Dates Art for Wellbeing (SGS College) Wed 01 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates ESOL Conversation Club Wed 01 Apr Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates WECIL Drop-in community table Thu 02 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Development Team Drop-in Thu 02 Apr Saint Paul's More info Multiple Dates FREE - Employability ESOL course Mon 06 Apr Saint Paul's More info Details Multiple Dates Solidarity in Sound Choir Mon 06 Apr St Pauls Learning Centre More info RSVP Multiple Dates Community Cancer Support Drop-in Tue 07 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates St Pauls Community Garden Project Tue 07 Apr Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates NHS Mental Health Drop-in Wed 08 Apr Saint Paul's More info Learn more Multiple Dates St Pauls Advice Centre - Drop-in community table Thu 09 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Plant Love Cafe Sat 11 Apr St Pauls Learning Centre More info Learn more Multiple Dates St Pauls Repair Cafe Sat 11 Apr Saint Paul's More info Details Multiple Dates Disabled People Drop in Session Mon 13 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Cowfolk Radical Film Club: St Pauls and the uprising Mon 13 Apr St Pauls Learning Centre More info RSVP Multiple Dates Creativity for Wellbeing - Stained Glass Mosaics Wed 22 Apr Saint Paul's More info RSVP Multiple Dates Reminiscence and Story sharing sessions Sat 25 Apr Saint Paul's More info Details Multiple Dates Printmaking Fri 01 May Saint Paul's More info RSVP Load More

MARKETING FORM Are you holding an event or a regular course at the centre? Please fill out this form and we will add it to our website, public calendar & social media. Don't forget to tag us on social media! @stpaulslearningcentre

GETTING HERE & PARKING Public Transport Bus: The nearest and most frequent bus routes are along Bond Street in Cabot Circus and Stokes Croft. We are a 15 minute walk from Bristol central bus and coach station. Train: We are a 15 minute walk away from Montpelier train station and a 30 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station. Parking We have seven parking spaces for those using the centre. These are available on a first come first served basis, and unfortunately we cannot guarantee their availability. On arrival you will need to give your registration number to the member of staff on Reception, or else you may receive a fine. There are also two disabled spaces at the front of the building, however these are managed by the council and not SPLC. The streets around the centre have a residents parking scheme with pay and display options. These pictures show the parking spaces operated by the St Paul's Learning Centre