Events

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Grove Gatherings & Events

Grove unfolds through seasonal gatherings that bring our community together to sing, share food, plant seeds, exchange clothes and listen deeply to one another. Rooted in inclusivity, creativity and care, each event builds on the last — growing connections, conversations and collective energy over time.

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Previous Gatherings

Our Summer and Winter Grove gatherings laid the foundations for what Grove is becoming. These events brought together diverse community singing groups, shared meals made from nourishing ancestral recipes, seed planting, clothes swaps, creative documentation and open spaces for conversation. Each gathering offered a chance to slow down, participate and experience what happens when music, food and community care are woven together.

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The summer gathering focused on growth, openness and outdoor connection, while the winter gathering created warmth, reflection and holding during darker months. Together, they shaped Grove as a living, responsive space — one that listens to the people within it and evolves accordingly.

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Upcoming Grove Events – 2026

We’re delighted to announce two major Grove gatherings in 2026:

• Spring Grove – May 2026
  A celebration of emergence, renewal and shared intention. Expect singing, seed planting, shared food, creative exchange and space to reconnect after winter.

• Autumn Grove – October 2026
  A gathering rooted in harvest, reflection and gratitude. This event will bring together music, food, storytelling and community exchange as we mark the turning of the seasons.

These seasonal events act as anchors — moments where the wider Grove community comes together to celebrate, reflect and set intentions for what grows next.

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Growing Grove: Place, Land & Community Conversations

Looking ahead, there is exciting potential for Grove to become more deeply rooted in place. One emerging vision is the growing and cultivation of the old bowling green in St George’s Park, transforming it into a shared community space for music, planting, gathering and conversation.

 

This space could host Grove events, workshops and informal meet-ups, offering a physical home where creativity and care can continue to grow.

We are also exploring the possibility of receiving support from Bristol City Council’s ‘Community Conversations’ fund, which would enable Grove to further centre listening, dialogue and creative exchange. This funding could support the capturing and sharing of community voices, particularly from underrepresented groups, and help Grove continue to evolve in response to what the community expresses and needs.

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Gatherings Throughout the Year

Between the larger seasonal events, Grove continues to live through smaller gatherings, workshops and sessions led by Grove facilitators and community groups. These moments help keep connections strong, deepen relationships and sustain the creative energy that flows through the Grove network.

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These year-round offerings might include:

• community singing sessions

• creative workshops

• shared meals or informal meet-ups

• collaborative projects with local organisations and green spaces

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Together, they ensure that Grove is not just something that happens twice a year, but an ongoing, evolving community.

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How to Get Involved

There are many ways to be part of Grove, whatever your capacity or interest:

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• Buy a ticket to attend a seasonal gathering

• Join one of the community singing groups connected to Grove

• Volunteer your time, skills or care during events

• Donate to help keep Grove accessible, inclusive and sustainable​

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Whether you come to sing, share food, plant seeds, listen, help behind the scenes or support financially, you are part of what makes Grove possible.

Grove grows through participation. Each voice, gesture and offering helps shape what it becomes — and we’d love you to be part of it.

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