For those interested, there is a Fun Palaces weekend this weekend 7-8 October (!) all around UK, with community-led events on science and arts. 

In Bristol, Fun Palaces will offer a creative and playful exploration of health science. It is hosted by the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute and will launch Healthy City Week with activities at Bristol University, across Bristol and beyond! 

Join in to explore five health themes with local people and academics from the University of Bristol: air pollution, food, wellbeing, smoking and active travel. 

Do so through FREE activities including: 

• customising a YoBike at Wellspring Community Centre;
• nurturing your wellbeing through craft workshops (and a treasure hunt!) in Avonmouth; 
• exploring mental health through iPhone photography and a portrait making installation on the Severn Beach train; 
• covering the Bristol Ferry in pom poms with your advice for a healthy city and so much more! 

If you can't make the weekend there are some additional Fun Palaces taking place during Healthy City Week:

Tuesday 10 October:  a fitness bootcamp in Castle Park from 12 - 1pm and a print-making workshop at Avonmouth Community Centre from 5:30 - 7:30pm;

Wednesday 11 October:  a sun photo workshop at Avonmouth Community Centre from 3:00 - 4:30pm as well as a whole host of sustainability talks and events.

See the main Healthy City Week programme here. 

Find out details for the weekend via our map here: bit.ly/FPmap2017 and follow us on Twitter @Fun_Bristol #HealthyBristol #funpalacesbristol for live updates and news. 

Explore the global Fun Palace map to find out other Fun Palaces happening near you.

All the best and have fun!

Didier

Didier Laval

Public Engagement Associate for the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute 

University of Bristol