Glastonbury Family Rave
2022-08-11 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | The Red Brick Building, Morland Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9FT, United Kingdom
Glastonbury Family Rave
By Premier Princess Parties

The tunes you love, with the little ones you adore

Designed as much for grown ups as for children!
Dance together on a dance floor filled with bubbles, lights, balloons, foam machines and join in with the fun and games hosted by Premier Princess Parties’ children’s entertainers. Get creative at the UV crafting tables and capture those special moments at the photo booth area. Don’t forget to get your glow on as the best dressed will receive a very special prize.
There will be face painting, a glitter bar and LED shop, with access to the bar and buggy room next door. Free parking outside.

Thursday 11th August
5pm – 7pm

Tickets
£8
Tickets available here

For more info about this event, contact Premier Princess Parties

Free Sports & Activity Sessions for 10-16 year olds
2024-01-13 11:00 - 14:00
Free Sports & Activity Sessions
For 10 – 16 year olds

Aged 10 – 16 years old? Come along to these new sports and activity sessions. They’re all free to attend!
There’ll be Zumba taster sessions, as well as a range of activities from the YMCA Youth Work team. Plus, lunch will be provided by The Old Tannery.

Dates:
Saturday 13th January
Saturday 20th January
Saturday 27th January
Saturday 3rd February

Times: 11am – 2pm

For more info, or to reserve a space:
Contact Siobhan White on siobhanwhite@ymca-bg.org

Free Sports & Activity Sessions for 10-16 year olds
2024-02-24 11:00 - 14:00
Free Sports & Activity Sessions
For 10 – 16 year olds

Aged 10 – 16 years old? Come along to these new sports and activity sessions. They’re all free to attend!
There’ll be fun taster sessions, as well as a range of activities from the YMCA Youth Work team. Plus, lunch will be provided by The Old Tannery.

Dates:
Saturday 24th February
Saturday 2nd March
Saturday 16th March
Saturday 23rd March

Times: 11am – 2pm

For more info, or to reserve a space:
Contact Siobhan White on siobhanwhite@ymca-bg.org

'FleeceFest' Free Mini Festival
2024-09-14 11:00 - 16:00
‘FleeceFest’ Free Mini Festival

Come join us for an afternoon of live music, craft, art, food and drink and find out something new about the history of Glastonbury.

A brand new, free mini festival aimed at young people is coming to the Red Brick Building in September! It promises a day full of creativity, live music and local food. And, what’s more, the whole event has been organised by a fantastic team of young people.
The festival is part of a national project called New Wave, which encourages young people to get involved in heritage-related activities. It coincides with the national Heritage Open Days festival organised each year, which celebrates the rich history and heritage of communities across the UK.
FleeceFest is a one-day mini festival with live music, craft, food, and mural painting. It’s completely free to attend and, while it’s aimed at young people, all ages are welcome and there will be plenty for everyone to do.
One of the highlights will be painting a mural that celebrates and encapsulates the history of the Red Brick Building’s industrial past as a former sheepskin factory. The mural was sketched out in July by a group of young people, helped by local artist Jon Minshull. The design uses images from Morlands Magazines as well as quotes from some of the stories of people who worked in the factories, to tell the story of change at the Red Brick Building site. You’ll see the iconic Morlands gates, sheep, shoes, chimneys and lots of people working busily. The mural will be painted in full colour during FleeceFest, so do come along and join in if you like to get creative!
You’ll notice that there’s something sheepy about this event too, with the chance to get creative with sheepskin crafts led by local textile expert Liana. Plus, enjoy live music from local musicians, including the premiere of new songs inspired by the stories of workers from the historic Morlands and Baily’s factories.
The name FleeceFest is a nod to the Red Brick Building’s past as part of the Morlands sheepskin factory, a key player in Glastonbury’s economic and social history during the 20th century. The event will honour this heritage, particularly the craftsmanship and memories of those who worked in the sheepskin industry.
This will be a relaxed afternoon for anyone who is inquisitive, creative or who would just like to discover a new place in the community. Our fantastic team of young people have been working hard to create and organise this mini festival, and we can’t wait to see it in action. Pop along, bring a mate, and enjoy a creative day for all the family!

This event is being held in our Community Garden. All are welcome.

Saturday 14th September
11am – 4pm
FREE ENTRY

Tickets: Booking is not compulsory, but it helps us to estimate how many people will be attending. Please book a free ticket (below) if you can, to help give us an idea of numbers.

Free Creative Workshop for Kids: Funky Printmaking
2025-02-18 10:00 - 13:00
Hands On! Free Half-Term Creative Workshop for Kids: Funky Printmaking
With Jen Turnbull

Spaces are limited to 12 children. Please book a free ticket below to register your child’s attendance.
When booking your ticket(s), please put the name(s) of your child(ren) in the Order Note box.

In this fun and creative workshop, you will learn the basics of lino printing while exploring the fascinating world of bugs! Everyone will design their own bug-inspired artwork, carve it into lino, and create a variety of prints to take home, all with expert guidance from Jen! Bring some images you like or get some inspiration from materials at the workshop.
Perfect for nature enthusiasts and budding artists, this hands-on session encourages creativity and introduces children to the eye-catching art of printmaking.

Suitable for children aged 10 and over.

About Jen: Jen is a Somerset-based teacher, photographer, and printmaker with a passion for creative expression. Specialising in camera-less photographic printing, alternative photographic techniques, darkroom printing, and lino cutting, Jen combines her artistic expertise with her love of teaching to inspire young minds. In her lively workshops, she encourages children to explore their creativity through the exciting art of lino cutting in an enjoyable and engaging environment.

Tuesday 18th February
10am – 1pm
FREE

This free workshop has been kindly funded by Engage.

Free Creative Workshop for Kids: Model Making Plasticine Caricature Heads
2025-02-19 10:00 - 13:00
Hands On! Free Half-Term Creative Workshop for Kids:
Model Making Plasticine Caricature Heads
With Virginia Mason

Spaces are limited to 12 children. Please book a free ticket below to register your child’s attendance.
When booking your ticket(s), please put the name(s) of your child(ren) in the Order Note box.

Did you see the new Wallace & Gromit film at Christmas? Well, here’s your chance to make your own caricature head in the Aardman style!
How about a self-portrait? Or maybe a portrait of your best friend? Have fun creating a character – will it be silly or serious, angry or crazy? Get hands on and learn about the magic of modelling in plasticine.

Suitable for children aged 10 and over.

About Virginia: Virginia Mason is a local artist and teacher who in her previous life worked as a modelmaker and sculptor in Special Effects for TV and Film, in particular for Aardman Animations, working on such films as Chicken Run and Flushed Away.

Wednesday 19th February
10am – 1pm
FREE

This free workshop has been kindly funded by Engage.

Free Creative Workshop for Kids: Creative Textiles & Sewing
2025-02-19 14:00 - 17:00
Hands On! Free Half-Term Creative Workshop for Kids:
Creative Textiles and Sewing
With Lucy Litchfield

Spaces are limited to 12 children. Please book a free ticket below to register your child’s attendance.
When booking your ticket(s), please put the name(s) of your child(ren) in the Order Note box.

Fancy decorating a pair of jeans, T-shirt or Jacket? Perhaps you want to jazz up a cushion or bag?
Lucy will take you through step-by-step instructions, showing you how to create your own design to applique (join or attach) to either a garment, bag or cushion cover. You will learn how to either machine and / or hand stitch your design to your chosen surface.
Bring an item with you to decorate, and any fabric scraps you like the look of! If you can’t, don’t worry, as we will have lots of fabric scraps at the workshop. There will also be some plain calico bags to applique if you haven’t got something.

Suitable for children aged 10 and over.

About Lucy: Lucy Neve has a degree in Fashion and PGCE in Secondary Art. She currently works in various primary and Secondary schools around Somerset, alongside her own independent creative workshops in halls and art studios. Lucy also makes organic soaps, bath bombs and artworks under her maiden / business name Lucy Litchfield.

Wednesday 19th February
2pm – 5pm
FREE

This free workshop has been kindly funded by Engage.

Strodelive: Track Release Event Two
2025-05-08 19:00 - 22:30
Strodelive
Track Release Event Two

Original acts from Strode College, performing live

The Heavier side of Strodelive, the second of two track release events.
Original tracks and acts releasing material on Strodelive 25, performing live at the Red Brick Building.

Thursday 8th May
Doors: 7.30pm
From 7.30pm – 10.30pm

Tickets:
£5 – £7 (plus booking fee). Available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/strodelive/t-moljdde

Spooky Species Evening
2025-10-24 17:00 - 21:00
Spooky Species Evening
With Somerset Wildlife Trust

Learn about and celebrate autumnal wildlife!

Friday 24th October
5pm – 9pm
FREE EVENT

About the Event:
Drop into this (not very) spooky evening, hosted by Somerset Wildlife Trust, and enjoy:
🦇 Guided wildlife walks from Wilder Skies
🎃 Pumpkin decorating
🎨 Face painting
🍂 Autumnal wildlife-themed crafts
🪲 And take a look at the spooky specimens on show!
☕ Hot drinks provided

All ages welcome, family friendly event.

Walk Timings:
Wildlife at Dusk walk, 5.15pm – 6.15pm (sunset 6pm)
Book here: https://www.somersetwildlife.org/events/2025-10-24-spooky-guided-walk-wildlife-dusk

Things that Go Bump in the Night walk, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Book here: https://www.somersetwildlife.org/events/2025-10-24-spooky-guided-walk-things-go-bump-night

Things that Go Bump in the Night walk, 7.45pm – 8.45pm
Book here: https://www.somersetwildlife.org/events/2025-10-24-spooky-guided-walk-things-go-bump-night-2

For any questions please email sian.bentley@somersetwildlife.org
