What's On Sunday 1st May in Bristol

Events on Sunday 1st May

“An ancient woman tends the wells that spring from the roots of the tree of life, she has done so for eternity. But now the tree is sickening, its branches which once held wisdom are withering, the wells drying up. The old woman, guardian of the tree, sets out on a journey to find the cause of the tree’s ailing. Travelling branch by branch, she learns of the sicknesses plaguing this tree – amnesia, trauma, fear, disconnection and greed. With the courage of her tongue, that weapon of the witch, she bids us speak of them. By naming and remembering, by weaving ourselves back into accord with the land, the tree begins to revive and recover. But the old woman’s journey is not yet complete...”
From: Healing the Tree - Healing the Tongue

“Collect your trail map, tickets and clues/entry forms from St Thomas a Becket church from 11.30 am on Sunday 1st May or from 10.30 am on Monday 2nd May. Tickets cost £5.00 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children), £2.00 per adult and £1.00 per child or student.”
From: Pucklechurch Scarecrow Competition and Trail

“(Say It) As It Is is a journey through memories. Amanda takes the audience with her to the moments that have impacted her sexuality the most. From childhood to the present she revisits that which is light as well as heavy, funny as well as sad. Movement, dance and live music from a loop station mixes with the honest, unfiltered memories. They mirror past experiences among the audience and create a possibility for fear, shame and limiting beliefs to be recognized and released.”
From: As It Is

“Heartwood Chorus sings songs whose murky origins stretch back centuries and centuries. We sing songs our granny taught us. We sing songs of rebellion, of love, of war, of sex, of death, of the turning of the seasons. We sing songs by contemporary artists which fit that spirit and continue the rich tradition, including work by Nick Cave, Lady Maisery, Anna and Elizabeth and Sufjan Stevens. We sing original arrangements, meaning our music is unique to us.”
From: Heartwood Chorus at Bristol Folk Festival

“With a versatile sound and Mediterranean flavour, this Collective fuses diverse styles and rhythms with socially conscious, romantic and humorous lyrics to evoke an energetic live show. Their fresh and accessible sound is guaranteed to make crowds dance and also works equally well with seated audiences.”
From: Globo Collective Bank Holiday Party