Together We Can Buy This Building: Community Open Day Rally, securing The Bethesda Building for Bristol

**Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM** 

**The Bethesda Building (Sparks Space), 138A Church Rd, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9HH**

In a city grappling with rising inequality, a cost-of-living crisis, and a rapid loss of community assets to private ownership, a coalition led by Coexist and The Bristol Commons is helping local residents to take ownership of their future. 

What’s Happening?

On Saturday, September 12th,  we invite you to a vibrant Open Day rally celebrating a pivotal moment in the fight to preserve The Bethesda Sunday School as a permanent, community-owned asset. From 10:30am to 4:30pm enjoy:
- All-day live music from local artists - Hot food, cakes, and refreshments - Creative workshops - Face painting - A dedicated, safe play area for children - Friendly chats about how a Community Share Offer works and how you can get involved!

Why Attend?

Whether you can invest financially, volunteer your skills, or simply join the celebration, your presence signals strength and is vital to bringing the Bethesda Building into community ownership for generations to come!

* Investing: Make pledges toward the purchase. \ * Raising Awareness: Learn about the share offer campaign and spread the word!\ * Connecting: Connect with your local community new and old\ * Celebrating: Remember the joy of coming together both in solidarity and for celebrating community power!

Who is this for? 

Everyone! Residents of Redfield, Bristol locals, creatives, families, and anyone who believes in building stronger, more connected communities.

Cost: Free / Donation Welcome

Accessibility:
The main space is accessible by ramp and has wide entry doors suitable for wheelchairs and prams and has an accessible toilet.
Unfortunately the upstairs room where we will be holding workshops is currently only accessible by stairs.

The Bethesda building stands as a beacon of what we could collectively save, if we act together! 

Let’s do this…See you there! ✊