The Noise weekend is back on the May bank holiday weekend

 

After a difficult year, The Noise weekend is back on the May bank holiday weekend (1st-3rd May)!


The last year has been extremely challenging for all of us due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Noise weekend, an annual volunteering event that sees local churches and hundreds of individuals come together to run free community events and practical community projects, was cancelled for the first time in 20 years. This provided new opportunities for the Bristol Noise team to work with churches to tackle food poverty, and encourage volunteering and practical support in local neighbourhoods throughout 2020.

One year later, with careful planning and consideration alongside Government guidelines, The Noise weekend is back! On the May bank holiday weekend (1st-3rdMay) over 400 volunteers from across the city will be rolling up their sleeves, putting on brightly coloured t-shirts and getting stuck into practical projects and free events across Bristol. This year will look different and is on a smaller scale, as adjustments have been made to keep people safe, but the vision remains the same to ‘show God’s love in practical ways’ through serving local communities in Bristol.



Rachel Varley (part of the core team), from Lockleaze, explains: “We’re excited to host ‘The Noise’ across Bristol again this year and we hope that the free community events being put on will help people to reconnect with others living near to them. Each year, we seek to encourage those working hard to bring positive change in communities all year round and show love to individuals and families who are facing tough times. We know that, working together in this practical way, makes Bristol a better place for everyone.



”So, what FREE events are happening at The Noise 2021?


Saturday 1st May

• Knowle West Pop-Up Takeaway Drinks, Saturday 1st May, 11am-2pm, Filwood Market, Filwood Broadway, BS4 1JN
• Lawrence Weston Pop-Up Takeaway Cafe, Saturday 1st May, 1pm-3pm, outside Community Church, Kings Weston Lane, BS11 0QP
• Horfield & Lockleaze Photo Scavenger Hunt & Pop-Up Takeaway Cafe, Saturday 1st May, 12pm-3pm, outside St Mary’s & St James’ Church, Gainsborough Square, BS7 9XA
• Free Cream Tea Delivery for Senior Citizens in Easton, Lawrence Hill & St George, Saturday 1st May -sign up for a free pack via www.tinyurl.com/eastoncreamteadelivery or call Dave on 07923 154745

Sunday 2nd May

• Free Cream Tea Delivery for Senior Citizens in Horfield, Lockleaze & Filton, Sunday 2nd May -sign up for a free pack via www.ebe.org.uk/thenoise2021 or call Ebenezer Church on 0117 979 1399

Monday 3rd May

• Knowle West Pop-Up Takeaway Cafe, Monday 3rd May, 12pm-3pm, outside at The Cairn, Inns Court Green, BS4 1TF (Opposite South Bristol Intermediate Care).
• Horfield & Lockleaze Treasure Hunt & Family Activities, Monday 3rd May, 11.30am -12.30pm, outside Horfield Methodist Church, Churchways Avenue, BS7 8SN
• Horfield & Lockleaze Pop-Up Takeaway Cafe, Monday 3rd May, 12pm -3pm, outside Ebenezer Church, Filton Avenue, BS7 0BA

All weekend

• Brentry Treasure Hunt, from Saturday 1st–Monday 3rd May, in Okebourne Park, BS10 6QZ