From 14 September to 26 October, Easton Community Centre will be temporarily closed to the public while major refurbishment works are carried out to upgrade the building’s toilet facilities.
These improvements will create more accessible, welcoming and fit-for-purpose facilities for the thousands of people who use the centre each year. While the building is closed, Eastside Community Trust has worked with partners across East Bristol to ensure residents can continue accessing vital services, activities and community support.
Family Activities Continue During the Closure
The popular Eastside Stay & Play sessions will continue throughout the refurbishment period at a temporary location.
Stay & Play
Felix Road Adventure Playground
- Mondays and Wednesdays
- 9.45am to 11.45am
- Running throughout the closure period
Felix Road Adventure Playground will also continue offering:
- Open Access sessions, Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm to 5.30pm
- Girls Group every Friday from 3.30pm
- Free meals for children during Open Access sessions (term time)
For Stay & Play enquiries, contact jaiya@upourstreet.org.uk.
Housing Advice and Support
If you usually visit Easton Community Centre for housing advice, support remains available.
Housing Matters
Barton Hill and Lawrence Hill residents can book appointments at Barton Hill Settlement from 9.30am to 12.30pm on:
- Friday 25 September
- Friday 9 October
- Friday 23 October
Appointments are free but must be booked in advance.
Book through BOOST:
- 0117 955 6971
- 07851 168153
- boost2@wsb.org.uk
A housing advice line is also available on 0117 935 1260 on Thursdays between 2pm and 4pm.
Additional drop-in sessions are available at:
- Vassall Centre, Fishponds
- The Hub, Lockleaze
For anyone facing homelessness or worried about losing their home:
- Shelter Emergency Helpline: 0808 800 4444
- Bristol City Council Housing Team: 0117 352 6800
Advice, Benefits and Financial Support
A range of organisations remain available to support residents with debt, benefits, employment, immigration, family issues and financial wellbeing.
Citizens Advice
Freephone: 0808 278 7957
St Paul’s Advice Centre
Based at Junction 3 Library, Easton.
Appointments:
- Monday to Friday
- 11am to 3pm
Phone: 0117 955 2981
Email: info@stpaulsadvice.org.uk
Clean Slate
Financial wellbeing and money management support.
St Werburghs Community Centre
Thursdays, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Phone: 0117 457 4287
Ara Recovery for All
Support with gambling, drug or alcohol issues.
Phone: 0330 134 0286
Email: shs@recovery4all.co.uk
Need a Computer, Printing or Internet Access?
Although the Community Centre is closed, residents can access computers, printing and other facilities at:
Junction 3 Library
Baptist Mills Court, Easton, BS5 0FJ
Phone: 0117 922 3001
Email: junction3@bristol.gov.uk
Facilities include:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Printing and photocopying
- Scanning
- Public computers
- Large-print keyboard
- Meeting room
- Wheelchair access
- Baby-friendly facilities
- Story and rhyme sessions
Warm Spaces for Families, Women and Children
Several local venues are continuing to provide welcoming community spaces.
Refugee Women of Bristol
Easton Family Christian Centre
Tuesdays, 10am to 2.30pm (term time)
Sadaga
Support for Arabic-speaking women.
Email: info@sadaga.co.uk
Junction 3 Library
Regular children’s activities and baby-friendly facilities.
Kensington Baptist Church
Stapleton Road
After School Community Café
St Agnes Church
Food Support and Community Meals
If you need a warm meal, affordable food or simply a welcoming place to connect with others, several local organisations can help.
Super Supper Club
The Pickle Factory
- Free community meal Mondays at 5pm
- Community meal Wednesdays at 7pm (£4 per person)
Coexist Community Kitchen
BS5 6JF
Offering:
- Community meals
- ESOL support
- Free cookery classes
Baraka Community Café
Easton Family Christian Centre
Open Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 3pm (term time)
Features:
- Children’s play area
- Pay-it-forward scheme
The Beehive Centre
- Community lunch Tuesdays
- Coffee mornings Wednesdays
- Community café breakfasts Thursdays
St Agnes Church
Hot soup lunch and friendly community space every Tuesday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
Looking for One of Our Tenants?
Many of Easton Community Centre’s tenants continue to operate during the closure and can be contacted directly.
BCFM
steffi@bcfm.org.uk
07882 543321
Ababo’s Cuisine
hello.ababos.cuisine@gmail.com
07588 869995
Bristol Disability Equality Forum (BDEF)
info@bristoldef.org.uk
0117 914 0528
Somali Kitchen
info@somaalikitchen.org.uk
07455 614 2306
Bristol Youth Connect
info@bristolyouthconnect.org
07576 738583
Venue Hire Remains Open
The refurbishment works do not affect future bookings.
Eastside Community Trust is:
- Continuing to take hall bookings at Felix Road Adventure Playground.
- Taking bookings for Easton Community Centre from the date it reopens.
To enquire about venue hire:
📧 contact@upourstreet.org.uk
📞 0117 954 1409
Or visit: https://bit.ly/ECTvenuehire
What About My Regular Class?
Many regular classes and activities have either moved to Felix Road Adventure Playground or have been temporarily postponed during the refurbishment works.
A full timetable of relocated and postponed sessions will be published separately and shared with all regular users. If you are unsure about a particular class or activity, please contact the team.
Thank You for Your Patience
We know Easton Community Centre plays an important role in the lives of many local residents. These improvements will help ensure the building remains welcoming, accessible and fit for the future.
If you have any questions about activities, classes, bookings or services during the closure, please contact:
📧 contact@upourstreet.org.uk
📞 0117 954 1409
We look forward to welcoming everyone back when Easton Community Centre reopens on 26 October with newly refurbished facilities.
