Heart of BS13

Calling all locals, the Heart of BS13 Roundhouse is available for hire! With a capacity of 25 indoors, a barn area that seats 40, plenty of outdoor space and accessible compost toilets it’s perfect for community groups, kids classes and workshops, creativity and arts classes, health and wellbeing classes, events, workshops, parties and forest school. *Cost: £20 per hour for community groups and local schools charities, or £30 per hour for corporate or private hire. *To book or find out more simply email: [email protected]

It’s peak growing season on the flower farm — nature is alive, and the new generation are finding their feet. This is Regi the baby robin. He’s been watching over us while we plant crops these past few days as he learns to fly. #FlowerFarm #GrowingSeason #BabyRobin #BritishWildlife

Join us in celebrating The Festival of Nature – the UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world. Taking place from 6-14 June 2026 across Bristol, Bath and online, the Festival of Nature offers a week-long schedule of over 160 talks, workshops, performances and more for all ages. In support of this, we are excited to invite you to Hartcliffe City Farm to come on our Compost Safari Tour to see what happens to food waste from 17 south Bristol businesses and 2 local schools, and see how we grow flowers to support the work we do in BS13. This event is FREE but tickets must be booked in advance. To book visit the What's On link in our bio. Composting is an amazing process, creating healthy soil which is essential for life. And turning our food waste into compost is a simple, easy and effective way of caring for the environment and improving the soil for future generations. Compost is the bottom of the food chain and as we have over 30 piles we have an abundance of wildlife including, slow worms, snakes, mice, frogs, toads, gazillions of insects, bats, red kites, hedgehogs and more! What will happen on the tour? We’ll take you to see our Ridan composting machine, which allows us to process food waste, before it goes into compost bays. You’ll get to help turn the compost and load it into the bays, check out the wildlife in our living soil, and visit the flower farm where our compost ends up. And there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, over tea and biscuits! *When: Saturday 6th June 2-4pm *Cost: This event is FREE *What to wear: We will be outside at the flower farm so recommend that you wear appropriate footwear and dress for all weathers! *Parking: We have very limited parking available on the flower farm through the big green gates at the end of Court Farm Road, BS13. If you park on Court Farm Road please be considerate of local residents. *Questions? Please contact [email protected] If you’re interested in bringing a school group or youth club, please contact Jen using the details above. Thanks to The Festival of Nature for funding this free community event. #FestivalOfNature #BS13FreeEvents #NatureMatters

Meet Lou who joined our flower farm volunteer team in Feb 2026 “I love the flowers, I always wanted to do something with them, but also something with a real purpose.” Volunteering has become more than just time spent outdoors, it’s about connection, growth, and meaning. From hearing other people’s stories to witnessing the full journey of how something small can flourish, it’s a reminder of the impact we can have when we come together. “It’s given me headspace to think about where I’m going next… maybe even something long-term.” Whether it’s supporting others, learning new skills, or simply finding joy in the process, volunteering offers something different for everyone, and it’s always worth recommending. #communityenterprise #volunteer

We are delighted to welcome Circus Calamitous – a hilarious and exciting 55 minute family comedy circus show (age guidance six and over). It is dripping in fun, danger and frolics, and is inspired by the traditions of travelling circuses from yesteryear. TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS VISIT THE WHAT'S ON LINK IN OUR BIO. *When: Tuesday 2nd June. Doors open at 3.45pm, the show starts at 4.15pm. *Where: Heart of BS13 Roundhouse Amphitheatre, Bouchier Gardens (off Crosscombe Drive), Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 *Cost: £1 per person for residents of BS13. Option to pay £3 if living in BS13 to “Pay It Forward” and support someone else to attend. *Please note: All children must be supervised by an adult and remain your responsibility throughout the event. Please remember that this is an outdoor event so dress appropriately for the weather and feel free to bring blankets. *Parking: There is no parking at the Roundhouse. Please contact Kirsty in advance if you have any accessibility requirements / require a disabled parking space. If you have any questions, please contact Kirsty on email [email protected] or call 07591 636490. #BS13Community #CircusCalamitous #BS13Fun

Are you a family living in BS13 with school aged children and younger? If so, listen up! We're hosting a series of Free Family Big Lunches at Hartcliffe City Farm throughout the spring and summer and we'd love you to join us! Not only can you enjoy a delicious chef made lunch but also meet friends, neighbours and other local parents. The children can enjoy our beautiful outdoor spaces and have fun in the Play Barn. Big Lunch Dates: Friday 22nd May Friday 19th June Friday 17th July Friday 25th September Come along, relax, and tuck into great food whilst being with other members of our local BS13 community! Time: 12.00-2.00pm Eligibility: These events are open to families with school aged children and under who live in BS13. Cost: Free of charge How to book: simply email [email protected] to book or if you have any questions. Thanks to Hubbub, John James Foundation and Feeding Bristol for supporting this event! #BS13community #ComingTogether

Wedding season has officially begun at Heart of BS13 Flowers! Picking for two beautiful weddings this week was a joy, the farm is starting to look abundant and full of so many gorgeous flowers - it's an exciting time of year 🌼 We are heading in to a fully booked 2026 but if you are looking for some Bristol grown flowers that not only make your wedding day look beautiful but also have an important impact on the health and well being of BS13's local community then please do get in touch - we still have availability for 2027! #mayflowers #socialenterprise #springweddingflowers #bristolweddingflorist #maywedding

Come along to the flower farm this half term for our FREE flower crown making workshop. This is one in a series of fun, hands-on activities designed to build creativity, confidence and connection with nature. Flower crown making is an exciting, multi-sensory activity where kids can weave their own wearable art using sustainable flowers grown right here on the flower farm. To book visit the Whats On link in our bio. *Cost: FREE. We will also provide healthy snacks during the session and a nutritious Heart of BS13 frozen meal to take home. *Who this workshop is for: Children aged 8-12 who live in BS13 and surrounding areas. Parents/carers are very welcome to stay, especially where children may need support to feel comfortable, take part, or access the activity. Younger siblings are welcome to attend if supervised by an adult, but they will need to share the activity resources with their sibling. *What to wear: Sessions are outdoors and nature-based so children should wear suitable, weather appropriate clothing and footwear. *Parking: There is limited on-street parking on Lampton Avenue, but please respect our neighbours by parking considerately. For accessibility enquiries or additional support needs, contact Kirsty by emailing [email protected] or call 07591 636490. *Questions: Email [email protected] for more information. Thank you to BYCA / Quartet Community Foundation for supporting this event. #BS13HalfTermFun #BS13Community

Come along to the roundhouse this half term for our FREE sunflower planting workshop. This is one in a series of fun, hands-on activities designed to build creativity, confidence and connection with nature. Sunflowers are the ultimate "wow" plant for kids because they turn gardening into a high-speed science experiment. Visit the Whats On link in our bio to book. *Cost: FREE. We will also provide healthy snacks during the session and a nutritious Heart of BS13 frozen meal to take home. *Who this workshop is for: Children aged 8-12 who live in BS13 and surrounding areas. Parents/carers are very welcome to stay, especially where children may need support to feel comfortable, take part, or access the activity. Younger siblings are welcome to attend if supervised by an adult, but they will need to share the activity resources with their sibling or bring their own. *What to wear: Sessions are outdoors and nature-based so children should wear suitable, weather appropriate clothing and footwear. *Parking: There is limited on-street parking. Please respect our neighbours. For accessibility enquiries or additional support needs, contact Kirsty by emailing [email protected] or call 07591 636490. *Questions: Email [email protected] for more information. Thank you to BYCA / Quartet Community Foundation for supporting this event. #BS13HalfTermFun #BS13Community

If you weren't able to attend the recent BDAS event "Waste to Worth: The Power of Repair, Sharing and Reuse in Bristol" featuring our very own Jenny Liggitt, we don't want you to miss out! Watch the recording here /watch?v=K5a30KH5jgw The event was extremely well attended, which shows just how much interest there is in the city for more circular solutions that have the community at the heart of it. #BDAS #BristolCares

Join us in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week by coming along to our Essential Composting one day course at our charity's sustainable flower farm at Hartcliffe City Farm. Booking is essential - TO BOOK YOUR SPACE visit the 'What's On' link in our bio The mission of Compost Week is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. The week aims to educate communities about the importance of composting organic materials and using compost to enhance soil health and combat climate change. On our Essential Composting course, we will guide you through the process of turning food waste into compost, helping you understand the science behind decomposition, the key elements of an effective compost system, and practical techniques for maintaining a healthy compost pile. The course will include: - exploring the benefits of composting to wildlife, soil and climate health - understanding different approaches and systems for composting - building a wood chip bay from scratch - loading our compost bays, including the Ridan food waste composter, and exploring a variety of different materials that can be composted - turning and 'doctoring' a green waste pile - compost is never ‘wrong’ and can be helped to break down faster by adding different materials - ideas for dealing with more challenging waste materials - making some potting mixes - each participant will take home a bag of potting compost Where: Heart of BS13 Flowers, Hartcliffe City Farm, Lampton Avenue, Hartcliffe, Bristol BS13 0QH What to bring: a packed lunch, note book, pen, water bottle, and strong shopping bag to carry your potting mix home with you. Refreshments (tea/coffee/biscuits) will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing for being outdoors. Cost: £60 standard ticket £80 pay it forwards ticket (this ticket helps others to attend) £40 concession (available to people who are in receipt of means-tested benefits only) £10 concession (available to BS13 residents who are in receipt of means-tested benefits only) Questions? Please contact [email protected]