Easton Community Film Night: Nature Together & Grow Cook Share

# Easton Community Film Night: Nature Together & Grow Cook Share!

Two new films. Local stories. One big Easton celebration! Thursday 26 November 2026 | 6:30–9pm Easton Community Centre, Kilburn Street, Bristol, BS5 6AW

FREE ENTRY | Families welcome | £5 suggested donation Join us for a cosy winter evening of film, food, music, creativity and community!

We're bringing Easton together for a special screening of two brand-new documentaries made by and about local people, celebrating the creativity, community spirit and connections with nature that make our neighbourhood special.

Expect inspiring films, delicious samosas, music, fun workshops, games, conversations and opportunities to meet your neighbours!

Never been to one of our events before? You're especially welcome! Come on your own, bring a friend or invite your neighbours. We'll have friendly volunteers and activities to help everyone feel at home. EARLY BOOKING GIFT! The first 30 bookings will receive a FREE packet of seeds to grow something wonderful next spring! One packet per booking, available to collect on arrival.

Free tickets are limited by venue capacity, so book your place early!

## The Films

** Nature Together – Easton Community Film Project**

A joyful documentary created with local residents, exploring Easton's people, cultures, green spaces and creativity through dance, movement, music and storytelling.

Made alongside Siddiqui Media, the film celebrates our connections with nature, the strength of our communities and the hopeful futures we can create together.

** Grow Cook Share – Growing a Greener Easton**

Follow Easton residents as they come together to grow food, learn practical cooking skills, share knowledge and build community connections.

Filmed during six community growing and cooking workshops at The Haven Community Garden and Coexist Community Kitchen, this documentary celebrates the power of growing, cooking and eating together.

** Plus, we may have a surprise guest film!**

## What's happening?

* Two new community documentary screenings
* Short talks and Q&A with participants and filmmakers behind the films
* Fun, interactive workshops and activities to get to know your neighbours
* Music, games and a cosy winter atmosphere
* Javeena's delicious homemade samosas from 6:30–7pm (donations encouraged!)
* Affordable popcorn, biscuits, tea and hot drinks
* Discover upcoming opportunities to grow food at The Haven Community Garden
* Meet local residents, filmmakers, volunteers and community organisations
* Free seed packets for the first 30 bookings!

✨ More acts, special guests, workshops and activities to be announced!

Keep an eye on our Instagram for programme announcements in the lead-up to the event.

## ⏰ Evening timings

6:30pm – Doors open!

Come along for samosas, music, hot drinks, games and fun activities to get to know one another.

7pm – Film screenings begin!

Enjoy two community documentaries, followed by talks and Q&A with the people involved in making them.

By 9pm – Event finishes.

Last entry is 7pm, so please arrive in time to settle in before the screenings begin.

Please eat beforehand if you'd like a full meal. We'll have samosas and affordable snacks, but won't be serving dinner.

## Part of WE ARE NATURE

This celebration is part of WE ARE NATURE – the Easton & Lawrence Hill Community-Led Nature Plan, bringing residents, community groups and organisations together to shape a greener, healthier and more resilient neighbourhood.

"Not a plan for the community. A plan created by the community."

Across Easton and Lawrence Hill, residents are already planting trees, growing food, transforming green spaces, caring for wildlife and bringing neighbours together.

These films celebrate some of the people, projects and stories making this happen.

We'll also be sharing what's next for our community food growing project at The Haven Community Garden, including opportunities to learn new skills, volunteer, grow food and help shape the future of this shared green space.

You don't need any experience to get involved. Just an interest in people, nature and the place we call home. Discover the WE ARE NATURE Community-Led Nature Plan

## Free entry – donations welcome!

This is a free community event, open to everyone, including children and families.

If you're able to, we encourage a £5 donation to help cover event costs and buy new seeds for community food growing in Easton next year.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Remember: the first 30 bookings receive a FREE packet of seeds! One packet per booking, available to collect at the event.

Want to bring someone? Invite a friend, neighbour or family member and ask them to book a free ticket too!

Please only book tickets you expect to use. If you can no longer attend, let us know so someone else can enjoy your place.

## ♿ Accessibility, families & wellbeing

We want this to be a welcoming, relaxed and inclusive evening for everyone, whatever your age, background or experience.

Venue accessibility

Easton Community Centre has:

* Step-free building access and automatic entrance doors
* Lift access to all floors
* Accessible toilet facilities
* Baby changing and breastfeeding-friendly facilities
* Ear defenders and sensory bags available to borrow, subject to availability
* Assistance dogs welcome
* Limited accessible parking outside, although there is no dropped kerb from the road to the pavement

During the event

* You're welcome to sit, move around or take a break whenever you need.
* All workshops, games and social activities are optional.
* Friendly volunteers will be available to welcome you and help you find your way.
* Children and families are welcome. Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult.
* Music will be playing before the films, and we'll aim to keep the atmosphere comfortable and welcoming.
* Please let us know about any access needs or dietary requirements beforehand so we can explore how best to support you.

Photography and filming

A photographer and videographer will be capturing moments from the evening to help share the stories of our community.

Don't want to be photographed or filmed? No problem!

We'll have a clearly marked no-filming area where you can enjoy the event without being recorded. Please speak to our team if you'd prefer not to appear in any event footage.

Questions or access requests?

Email [email protected]. You don't need to share a diagnosis to ask for support. We'll do our best to help and be clear about what we can provide.

For more information about the building, visit Eastside Community Trust.

## Made in Easton, for Easton

Designed, produced and delivered by MaFia Weekend CIC (Make a Film in a Weekend) in collaboration with Easton Community Centre, Greening Eastside and Siddiqui Media, alongside the wonderful residents, filmmakers, volunteers and community organisations who helped bring these stories to life.

These films celebrate the creativity, skills and knowledge already growing within our communities, and the brighter futures we can create together.

**Come and celebrate Easton with us! Bring a friend, meet your neighbours and be part of the story. **

## Find out more

MaFia Weekend CIC – Bringing people together through film, food, storytelling, nature and community.
https://mafiaweekend.com/

Eastside Community Trust – Supporting community life across Easton and Lawrence Hill.
https://eastsidecommunitytrust.org.uk/about/

Siddiqui Media – Filmmaking and creative storytelling.
https://www.instagram.com/siddiqui_media/

WE ARE NATURE – Easton & Lawrence Hill Community-Led Nature Plan.
https://gamma.app/docs/WE-ARE-NATURE-Easton-Lawrence-Hill-Community-Led-Nature-Plan-c1nucvk0uxe6txj?mode=doc Questions or cancellations? [email protected] Follow us: @mafia_weekend

** Book your FREE ticket today – we can't wait to celebrate with you!**

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)