Latest Opportunities

Honouring Our Communities: Celebrating Black Bristol

Join UWE Bristol and UWE Equity for a special Black History Month panel celebrating Black Bristol and honouring the people and communities helping to shape the city. Hosted by Stacey Olika and featuring Ade Williams and Lewis Wedlock, the discussion will be followed by drinks and an opportunity to network.

Tuesday 6 October 2026, 6pm–9pm. Attend at Watershed, Bristol, or join online. Free; advance booking required.

Have You Thought About Becoming a Councillor?

Find out what it means to represent your community as a North Somerset councillor. These free information sessions will explain the role, responsibilities, time commitment and allowances, as well as what prospective candidates need to do to stand in the May 2027 elections.

Online: Thursday 8 October 2026, 6.30pm–8pm
In person: Saturday 14 November 2026, 11am–12.30pm
Places are free – advance booking required.

We Are Warriors

A free two-evening celebration at Weston-super-Mare’s Marine Lake, bringing people together through creativity, performance and shared experience. Visitors can explore illuminated installations, live performance and family-friendly activities created with local communities.

Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October 2026, 5pm–8.30pm, at Marine Lake, Weston-super-Mare. Free and suitable for all ages. No booking is required for the main event.

A free Develop Your Roar creative workshop will also take place on Friday 16 October from 4.30pm–6.30pm; advance booking is required for the workshop.

Beneath the Grief

An intimate and reflective Black History Month event exploring grief, identity, migration and healing through African, Caribbean and multicultural experiences. The session offers a welcoming space for storytelling, conversation and connection.

Saturday 17 October 2026, 3pm–5pm, at St Paul’s Church Hall, Weston-super-Mare. Pay what you feel, from £3. Advance booking recommended.

The Family Support Fayre 2026

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together brings together parent carers, professionals and local organisations for a day of information, practical support and connection. Explore exhibitors, drop-in advice, workshops, training sessions and guest speakers supporting families of children and young people aged 0–25 with additional needs or disabilities.

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 10am–5pm. Taking place across The Royal Hotel, The Winter Gardens and The Sovereign Centre in Weston-super-Mare. Free; advance booking required.

Investment Opportunities in North Somerset

Explore current investment and development opportunities across North Somerset, including commercial sites, retail and hospitality premises, regeneration projects and the Weston-super-Mare Enterprise Area. A useful resource for entrepreneurs, business owners, investors and organisations interested in establishing or expanding their presence locally.

Free Business Mentoring — The Hive

Free one-to-one mentoring for North Somerset entrepreneurs who would value longer-term guidance as they develop their business. Sessions are tailored to your goals and challenges and can include business development, personal reflection and sustainability planning.

Free to North Somerset entrepreneurs. In-person or online appointments available.

Start-Up Essentials 2-Day Workshop — Online

A practical two-day online workshop for new and aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn the essentials of business planning, finance and marketing, with real-world examples, opportunities to ask questions and practical guidance to help develop your business idea.

Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November 2026, 9.30am–3pm each day, via Zoom. Fully funded for North Somerset residents and businesses.

Physical Activity Fund — Women and Girls

Grants of up to £2,000 are available for North Somerset projects that help women and girls become more physically active. Proposed activities should be shaped by women and girls themselves and address barriers that may prevent them from participating.

Applications close Friday 30 October 2026. Specific eligibility criteria apply – see more details.