Eastside Community Trust News
Here you will find our latest news as well as blog posts from our team and community members.
Food is the Fuel the for Play
Children led the research and proved that good food powers great play. read more
Thank You Awards 2025: Nominations now open!
Do you know someone who always goes the extra mile? read more
Marking the End of GRT History Month 2025
As June draws to a close, so too does Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) History Month. read more
Community Centres are Not a Luxury
We urge policymakers, funders and partners to recognise and champion community centres. read more
Refugee Week 2025: Community as a Superpower
At Eastside, the work of welcome is ongoing and all year round. read more
A Generation Without Play?
Children’s lives are becoming increasingly inactive, isolated, and dominated by screens. read more
Easton Community Centre Retrofit Journey
Join us at Easton Community Centre on Tuesday 10 June. read more
Play England 2035: How Eastside is Leading the Way
Play England’s strategy provides a timely and ambitious vision. read more
Response to Supreme Court ruling from Eastside Community Trust
Easton Community Centre has a long history of being a place where all have been welcomed. read more
Roots of Resilience report highlights contribution of community spaces
A new report has revealed the significant economic contribution of Bristol’s community spaces. read more
Our partnership with Raised in Bristol
Eastside Community Trust and Raised in Bristol reach key milestone in their partnership journey. read more
Lights, camera, climate action
Watch a series of climate adventure films made by local children and young people who play at Felix Road Adventure Playground. read more
Felix Road closed for new structure
Felix Road Adventure Playground will be closed from Monday 24 March until Thursday 27 March for the building of a new structure! read more
Eastside evaluation summary report
A summary of findings from an independent 2025 evaluation into our impact to mark 5 years of Eastside Community Trust. read more
Transforming Energy Together – Update – March 2025
Bristol was the first city in the UK to declare a climate emergency. read more
Investing in our spaces
Making our spaces as accessible and inclusive as possible is one of our long term aims. We are committed to investing in our spaces and continually improving. read more
CIL – is it worth it?
Eastside are hosting a meeting for residents to find out more about applying for funding through the CIL. Before you switch off, let me explain! read more
Christmas closure dates
Both Felix Road Adventure Playground and Easton Community Centre will be closed for two weeks over the Christmas holidays. read more
Getting Ready for Winter
Here are some actions you can take in your home that have the biggest impact without spending loads of money. read more
Felix Road kitchen closed until New Year
Felix Road Kitchen is closed until the new year (2025) due to an ongoing pest problem. read more
GUEST BLOG: Join Bristol Energy Network’s Energy Champion programme
Join BEN’s Energy Champion programme to learn how you can take action on energy issues in your home and in your community. read more
Thank You Awards 2024
The Thank You Awards 2024 and our AGM was yet again a highlight of the year. read more
GUEST BLOG: Disabled People and that dreaded lift
Ruth Pickersgill recalls the history of disability campaigning and the importance of Easton Community Centre. read more
Housing Forum – What now?
Discussion conversation, and action from the latest Neighbourhood Forum - Housing read more
Tell us what you think
Share you experiences and ideas, we want to assess our accomplishments and determine our priorities for the next five years. read more
Climate Action Plan: Happy People, Healthy Planet
Bristol's first Community Climate Action plans have been launched, putting communities at the heart of climate action locally. read more
Climate – Action – Movies
Come and create three epic adventure films that envisage a sustainable and environmentally friendly future for our community. read more
An inclusive transport vision for Bristol
The Bristol Transport Vision imagines a new way of getting around the city. Based on the priorities identified by residents from across Bristol. read more
Funding for a community led energy project
Three community organisations have been awarded £100k funding to develop community-led energy projects as part of the Transforming Energy Together programme. read more
New artworks unveiled on Stapleton Road
Stapleton Road is refreshed with vibrant and diverse artworks created by local artists with input from local people. read more
Discounted hire scheme
We have a number of gift vouchers to give eligible groups and individuals free access to our community space. read more
Introducing a weekly Quiet Hour at Felix Road
Introducing a calm and relaxed Quiet Hour at Felix Road on Sundays and at special events before our open assess session. read more
‘Roots of Resilience: Saving Community Spaces’
A city-wide campaign calling for urgent action to protect and enhance Bristol’s shared spaces. read more
Volunteer with us: Bike Ride Assistant
We provide people of all ages with places and ways to connect. We are passionate about our community and putting local people in ... read more
Volunteer with us: Garden Assistant
We are looking for enthusiastic people with a love for gardening who can assist our part time gardener at Felix Road Adventure Playground. read more
Volunteer with us: Activity Lead
The playground is looking for enthusiastic people with a skill, talent or activity idea that children may enjoy or benefit from while at the playground. read more
Update: New Artworks for Stapleton Road
An update on how we're getting on with installing artworks on Stapleton Road. Plans have changed but it's still going to look great! read more
Food at Felix
At Felix Road food is part of the history of the playground - we love food and we want to share that love with children and their families. read more