Watershed’s current home opened its doors in 1982. In 2019, we declared a climate emergency, committing our carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. Our building currently presents substantial environmental, operational and maintenance challenges, with several elements reaching the end of their life. The most urgent priority is the repair and retrofit of our building. However, our vision is of a place-led redevelopment that balances the changing needs of our organisation with adapting to the impacts of the climate crisis.

We call this Watershed Wild and Generous.

In this Lunchtime Talk, join Watershed’s Co-Directors of Regenerative Futures, Akshara Pulpa and Rachael Burton, as they share the journey they have been on in their first 6 months in post. 

Akshara is an ARB registered Architect with over ten years of experience planning and delivering heritage, cultural and education projects. Rachael is a producer and convenor, centring values-driven programme design.

Join us online on YouTube Live, or in the building on Friday, the 21st of November 2025 at 1pm for the talk and to take part in the Q and A discussion afterwards. 

The Pervasive Media Studio is a partnership between the Watershed, University of the West of England and University of Bristol. The lunchtime talks are partly supported by MyWorld, a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region. Watershed is supported by Arts Council England.

Address:

Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX

Directions:

The Lunchtime talks take place in the Pervasive Media Studio Event Space. To access the Studio, please go to the Main Watershed Box Office entrance and go upstairs to the Café Bar. Walk across the cafe bar, turn right and walk towards the double doors. Go through into the corridor and walk all the way down until you reach the Studio. A member of staff will sign you in, and check your ticket, if you have booked.

The Studio is wheelchair accessible, and the events space has a hearing loop. The last talk of every month is BSL interpreted. 

For more information on accessing the studio take a look here.

*Please note this is a hybrid event and will be live streamed so please be aware you will be in the live broadcast and recording when watching in the Studio.