The Dandelion Daily

Easton neighbours looking for community gatherings have been sharing their thoughts on The Cauldron, which meets at Tit for Tat on Cato Street. Those who took part spoke warmly of the way the host looked after the group and held the space during the get-togethers, noting how much they had enjoyed attending the sessions. Visitors appreciated the thoughtful facilitation and expressed a strong desire to see the project continue to develop in the future. The main wish from people who came along was to get involved with the planning, offering to help shape new creative, accessible venues across Bristol as the organiser refines the ideas and takes the initiative forward into the coming year.

Bristol organisers have added two distinct gatherings to the local calendar.

At the Bedminster Quaker Meeting House, Recovery Yoga & Meditation: Step 3 & 11 Practice provides a quiet morning session of gentle movement, breath work, meditation and group sharing. It is aimed at people in recovery who want to deepen their spiritual connection, particularly those who have already worked through the 12 steps with a sponsor or study group. Hall hire is covered by contributions, with any extra money donated to the Bristol and District Intergroup.

In Saint Paul's, Kundalini Clubbing New Year's Eve 2026 will bring eighty people together at the Unitarian Meeting Hall on Brunswick Square. The alcohol-free celebration features a cacao ceremony, kundalini yoga and dance, followed by a conscious clubbing DJ set, a drum session and a midnight dance. The night finishes with a gong bath, and an on-site cafe will take cash.

A gathering called Samhain Portal at The Mount Without in Bristol offers an all-ages, sober event featuring an ancestor ritual with Carolyn Hillyer and Nigel Shaw, ecstatic dance led by Osara, and a live sound bath. Attendees are invited to bring mementoes for a central altar, and the space includes an area for children with a DBS-checked guardian.

Singers can head to The Loft at the Tobacco Factory for Dive into Collaborative Vocal Improvisation | Taster Session. Designed for up to twenty participants of varying experience levels who can hold a basic tune, the workshop uses vocal games, body rhythm and circle singing to create spontaneous group music.

Meanwhile, Soul Circles - November meets at Whitchurch Village Community Centre. Created for women and non-binary people, the small gathering includes guided discussion, quiet reflection, group reiki and a collective tarot reading.