The Dandelion Daily

New gatherings across Bristol offer practical spaces for sound, song, and breath. At St Augustine's Chapel in Westbury on Trym, the Soothing Sound Bath - Relax, Reset, Recharge invites anyone looking to rest and unwind to lie down for an hour of singing bowls and chimes, with chairs also provided for those who prefer to sit. Singers confident in sharing musical ideas in front of others can look to St Werburgh's for the Vocal Playground - Advanced Workshop, an invite-only small group session focused on collective vocal improvisation and flow. Meanwhile, Gasworks Studio hosts BRISTOL - A Breathwork Journey: Navigating States with Jez Grattan-Kane, welcoming newcomers and experienced participants alike to explore conscious connected breathing and breath-holds before finishing with tea, fruit, and chocolate.

Several distinctive community gatherings are taking place across Bristol. At The Mount Without on Upper Church Lane, Samhain Portal: Ecstatic Dance, Ancestor Ritual & Live Sound Bath marks the Celtic new year inside a 900-year-old church. Open to all ages and experience levels, the sober gathering includes an ancestor altar, music from Carolyn Hillyer and Nigel Shaw featuring bone whistles and ancient flutes, dancing led by Osara, and a sound bath with crystal singing bowls.

In the city centre, the Psychedelic Society hosts PsySoc Social BRISTOL: Speed-Friending & Psychedelic Storytelling at The Arc on Broad Street. Geared towards curious people wanting deeper conversations, the evening offers speed-friending prompts, group games and space to share snacks and stories. Meanwhile, the Windmill Hill Community Association and Social Club on Vivian Street welcomes adults of any fitness level to PlaYfiGHtinG cluB foR ADulTs, where participants spar in a ring, play physical games and explore rough-and-tumble movement.