A 45-minute workshop designed to help us reconnect through the simple power of sound. We’ll use our voices together to lower stress and build a sense of belonging. Through easy humming, group echoes, and a gentle singing round, you’ll discover how your voice can soothe your own nervous system while supporting the people around you. You don’t need to be a “singer” to join—you just need to breathe. You’ll leave with a “Community Care Menu” full of small, vocal ways to stay connected and calm in your daily life.
Led by Francesca Best, musical director of the New Room Community Choir. She has designed this workshop to create a restorative power of communal voice. Her mission is to create a safe, accessible space where people can use their breath and voice to lower stress and reclaim a sense of belonging through experiencing the power of collective sound together.
Drop-in. Ages 18+
FREE. Donations are welcome.
The activities are in The Chapel on the ground floor. More information about visiting John Wesley’s New Room, including our Visual Story can be found by clicking on this link: www.newroombristol.org.uk/accessibility.
This event is part of the Care & Repair Festival, organised by Sparks, John Wesley’s New Room, and Bristol BID. The Care & Repair Festival is a joyful, family-friendly celebration of making, mending, and creativity, taking place from 7-19 April 2026.
Discover more about the festival and explore all events at: www.bristolbid.co.uk/projects/care-and-repair-festival
FREE Drop-in Sessions
Wednesday 8th April – Singing for Fun
Wednesday 15th April – Collective Sounds
12:15 – 13:00: Drop-in. Ages 18+
FREE. Donations are welcome.
Care and Repair 2026 Festival Events at JWNR |
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Date and Time |
Name |
Details |
Tuesday 7th > 30th April |
LOVE Broadmead Exhibition |
FREEChapel |
Tuesday 7 > 19th April |
Broadmead Treasures Trail |
FREECollect from JWNRSUNDAY – collect trail from SPARKS |
Wednesday 8th > Onwards |
John Wesley and Mindfulness Museum Display |
MuseumBooking Link |
Wednesday 8th April12:15 >13:00 |
Singing for Wellbeing Workshop – Singing for Fun |
FREECourtyard |
Thursday 9th April09:30 > 11:00 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore (Bookable) |
FREE – CourtyardBooking Link |
13:00 > 14:30 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore |
Drop-inCourtyard |
Tuesday 14th April09:30 > 11:00 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore (Relaxed Session) (Bookable) |
FREE – CourtyardBooking Link |
13:00 > 14:00 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore |
Drop-inCourtyard |
Wednesday 15th April12:15 >13:00 |
Singing for Wellbeing Workshop – Collective Sounds |
FREEChapel |
Thursday 16th April,12:15 > 13:00 |
Lunchtime Mindful Drawing for Adults |
FREE – ChapelBooking Link |

