Seed Creative Popup

The Creative Popup is at Angel Place shopping centre in Bridgwater. and will offer a range of activities over the next twelve months!
Based on feedback received from Bridgwater residents at our Creative Accelerators where we were told that not enough creative activities were happening in the town centre. We wanted to create a space that serves as a blank canvas where artists can come and provide unique and engaging projects, exhibitions, workshops or performances free for the public to enjoy.

We have a twelve month lease on the space and the aim is to fill it with a diverse programme of works. We would encourage any artists with project ideas for the Popup or anyone that would like to be involved in anyway to express interest as an artist or group or get in touch with the Seed team

The Popup is now open with it’s first exhibition The Individuality Project

Young Somerset plans National Youth Work Week Celebrations in Bridgwater

From 5th of November Young Somerset will be hosting its Bold and Brave pop-up shop, in addition to a range of workshops and events, in Angel Place Shopping Centre.

“We’re really excited to be hosting this pop-up in the centre of Bridgwater, to celebrate National Youth Work Week! Youth work is absolutely fundamental to the wellbeing of young people, not just locally but nationally, and it’s great to be able to celebrate that here in Bridgwater

The space will also be filled with a range workshops designed to engage children, young people and families and provide local residents with access to culture, inclusion, creativity and ‘The Art of Youth Work

We are so grateful to have a space in Bridgwater to showcase the brilliant work that happens at Young Somerset.”

Bold & Brave is a venture established by Young Somerset, bringing together and providing opportunities for young people and the community. Products made by young entrepreneurs and local businesses will fill the shelves of the pop-up shop in Angel Place.

Throughout the week there will be a timetable of free sessions and workshops that focus on culture, youthwork and arts. Young Somerset will collaborate with Seed, Into Film, The Glade Centre and Somerset Business Association, to bring a diverse range of opportunities to the town. The youth work and mental health and wellbeing teams have also been working to design and deliver workshops.

Free activities all week

🗓️ 7th November:

  • 10amPop-up Parents: Practical tools to support your child’s emotional well-being. Drop in for expert advice and fun activities.
  • 1pmGames Café: Lunchtime gaming fun with Nintendo Switch and board games – perfect for a casual break!
  • 3:30pmCV Writing Workshop: Get your CV ready to impress with tips and advice from HR expert Heather.

🗓️ 8th November:

  • 10amSomerset Mural: Be part of creating a collaborative mural celebrating the vibrant community of Somerset!
  • 3:30pmWinter Wellbeing: Boost your mood with creative art activities and mental health tips to thrive during the colder months.

🗓️ 9th November:

  • 10amWorry Monsters: Craft your own Worry Monster to help release anxieties and manage feelings in a fun, therapeutic way!
My son’s really enjoyed having a go at the pottery and other things that you put on, on Saturday thank you, and all the people were lovely and really helpful”
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