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Our Big Give Community Campaign – One Year On

Posted on Mon 5 Oct

It’s been nearly a year since you supported our Big Give Christmas Challenge to help keep Watershed a place where culture builds community – and what a year it’s been!

A photo of a family from First Born Second: Voices of the Children of the Windrush Era

Posted on Mon 28 Sept

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October is Black History Month in the UK, a moment to where organisations and institutions across the country will honour the contributions of Black people to Britain’s past, present and future. 

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Posted on Wed 9 Sept by Steph Read

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As the days draw in and the rain has finally come, Watershed’s Cinema Programmer Steph Read shares some upcoming highlights coming to our screens this Autumn to entice you into the cinema.

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Posted on Wed 2 Sept

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Remember a Charity Week is coming up Mon 7 – Sun 13 Sept and it’s a great time to think about making or updating your will.

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“ Watershed receives funding from Bristol City Leap to develop and share our decarbonisation plans ”

Posted on Tue 28 July

Watershed receives one year of funding to develop and share our work on decarbonising our building.

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“ Talking toilets again.... ”

Posted on Mon 20 July by Clare Reddington

What can toilet providers learn from the Trans+ community in advance of the EHRC code coming into effect? Content Warning for harrowing toilet experiences.

An artistic interpretation of Watershed Wild and Generous, the Watershed building is surrounded by green planting. There are birds in the sky and a water feature in the foreground.

“ Imagining a Wild and Generous future ”

Posted on Thu 9 July by Clare Reddington

Watershed Wild and Generous is a bold and ambitious plan to revamp our building, secure our business model and grow our impact for decades to come.

“ More Than a Rainbow ”

Posted on Mon 1 June by Clare Reddington

Pride is more than a rainbow flag. This June, Clare Reddington, Watershed CEO, reflects on what year-round support for LGBTQ+ communities looks like at Watershed - and why speaking up for Queer and Trans rights matters more than ever.

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“ Celebrating 10 Years of Deaf Conversations about Cinema 2016 – 2026 ”

Posted on Wed 6 May by Louise Gardner

For the past decade, Deaf Conversations About Cinema (DCAC) has brought people together here at Watershed through a shared love of film, conversation and community – and we’re marking the occasion with a special celebratory 10 Years of DCAC event on Sat 6 June.

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Our Big Give Community Campaign – One Year On

“ Honouring Our Communities - Black History Month at Watershed ”

“ Autumn cinema programme highlights ”

“ Leaving a gift in your will – be part of our story ”

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“ Watershed receives funding from Bristol City Leap to develop and share our decarbonisation plans ”

“ Talking toilets again.... ”

“ Imagining a Wild and Generous future ”

“ More Than a Rainbow ”

“ Celebrating 10 Years of Deaf Conversations about Cinema 2016 – 2026 ”

“ Watershed launches Nurturing Creative Futures report ”

“ No Fixed Abode ”

“ It Was the Best of Times; It Was the Worst of Times ”

“ Home as a Lullaby ”

“ REFRAMING THE FRAME: Interpreting the Past, Present, and Future of Black Film in Bristol ”

“ Undershed: One year in ”