BDP - Bristol Drugs Project

21/11/2025

On Saturday 15th November, BDP Creative Communities took part in Changing Tunes annual show at The Crypt, Woodlands Church.

We got to participate both as performers and audience members - witnessing the hopeful stories of people who had found music whilst navigating the challenges of the criminal justice system.

We celebrated the musical pathway we have developed in collaboration with Changing Tunes and Trinity Community Arts over the past 2 years - sharing songs we have been working on in our weekly community sessions!

You can catch Trinity Advanced Beginners at the Creative Communities Winter Shows.

Monday 1st December:
📍Location: Trinity
🕑Doors: 3PM - 4:15PM
🎟️Tickets: Free and available on Headfirst via the link in the Creative Communities bio.

Thursday 4th December:
📍Location: Unitarian Hall
🕑Doors: 3PM - 4:15PM
🎟️Tickets: Free, just come along—free mince pies!

Photos by Changing Tunes

20/11/2025

19/11/2025

We are very pleased to announce Sukina Noor will be running a one off workshop to support people to write about their experiences of bereavement through addiction, ahead of our Celebration of Life service.

👉 The group will be a safe and supported space with break out rooms for 121 chats if needed.

👉 There will be an option for people to read their work at the Celebration of Life itself, the following Saturday.

Celebration of Life one of poetry workshop  - with Sukina Noor
🗓️ Tuesday 25th November
⏰ 2 - 4pm
📍 10 Brunswick Square

Celebration of Life
🗓️ Saturday 29th November 
⏰ 4 - 5pm
📍 St. James' Priory.

14/11/2025

Star saxophonist Jess Gillam joined our Recovery Orchestra for a riveting session of music and connection.

🎶 Along with our partners at Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, our group was joined by Associate Musician Dr Jon James to develop musical phrases and unpack the deep relationship between a musician and their instrument.

🎶 We extend a huge thank you to Jess and Jon, and of course to Bristol Beacon and our partners at Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. This was an opportunity we won't forget!

14/11/2025

We’re excited to announce that we are hiring an Apprentice Trainee Drug & Alcohol Worker!

👉 This apprenticeship will allow you to develop skills, knowledge and experience of working with people who use drugs and alcohol across the Horizons service (BDP, Turning Point and partners).

👉 Over the years, trainees have made a significant impact on our work, bringing both dedication and personal insight that help us shape our services to be the best they can be.

For more information about the role, and how to apply, visit:

🌐 bdp.org.uk/get-involved/careers

11/11/2025

✨Creative Communitie Winter Show 2025!✨

Join for the Creative Communities annual Winter Show, showcasing the creativity, community and performance skills of , our beginners music groups and . You can expect some waltzing from Shostakovich, some New York jazz from William Parker, some warming winter songs and a Southern hymn brought supported by full brass.

We are looking forward to playing music with some amazing guest musicians from once again, this time Emma Welton on violin, Matt Brown on percussion and Ed Ashby on tuba.

Tickets are free but we welcome donations which go directly back into the running costs of Creative Communities.

Monday 1st December:
📍Location:
🕑Doors: 3PM - 4:15PM
🎟️Tickets: Free and available the link: https://hdfst.uk/e140543

Thursday 4th December:
📍Location: Unitarian Hall
🕑Doors: 3PM - 4:15PM
🎟️Tickets: Free, just come along—free mince pies!

We would like to thank our partners , , and for their ongoing support.

05/11/2025

🎉 We're still hiring! 🎉

Are you passionate about making a difference? We're looking for enthusiastic, driven individuals to join our team across a variety of roles.

Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here.

🔗 https://linktr.ee/horizonsbristol?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=cb92d62b-0619-4456-b578-b75a5c1b34fc

05/11/2025

✨Creative Communities Winter Show 2025!✨

Join for the Creative Communities annual Winter Show, showcasing the creativity, community and performance skills of , our beginners music groups and . You can expect some waltzing from Shostakovich, some New York jazz from William Parker, some warming winter songs and a Southern hymn brought supported by full brass.

We are looking forward to playing music with some amazing guest musicians from once again, this time Emma Welton on violin, Matt Brown on percussion and Ed Ashby on tuba.

Tickets are free but we welcome donations which go directly back into the running costs of Creative Communities.

Monday 1st December:
📍Location:
🕑Doors: 3PM - 4:15PM
🎟️Tickets: Free and available the link: https://hdfst.uk/e140543

Thursday 4th December:
📍Location: Unitarian Hall
🕑Doors: 3PM - 4:15PM
🎟️Tickets: Free, just come along—free mince pies!

We would like to thank our partners , , and for their ongoing support.

04/11/2025

Join us on the 29th of November for our annual event celebrating those we have lost through drugs and alcohol.

This event is a time to come together as the friends and family of those we have lost to hold space for each other as we celebrate their lives.

There will be song from and Gasworks Choir, readings and performances and the event will be followed by mulled apple juice and mince pies.

Free tickets are available via the link in our bio.

If you would like to contribute in anyway, whether that be something to be read our, a poem or a song; please email george.herbert@bdp.org.uk who will be able to support you.