Last Updated: 8th February 2010
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City of Bristol College Craft Fair in aid of Julian Trust
City of Bristol College are organising a craft fair at the Ashley Down Centre, 10.30am-2.00pm on 20th March to raise much-needed funds for the Julian Trust.
Event organiser Debbie Woolley, Staff Engagement Officer at City of Bristol College said “City of Bristol College is delighted to be supporting the Julian Trust Night Shelter as its Charity of the Year for 2010. The Trust was voted for by students and staff and we are very excited about our charity programme.
“To help us reach our fundraising target, we are holding a craft fair at our Ashley Down Centre . There will be numerous local craft stalls including art, jewellery, cards, gifts, woodwork, cakes, homeware, cosmetics, books, and much more.
“Join us at Ashley Down on Saturday 20 March between 10.30 am and 2.00 pm for a fantastic craft extravaganza whilst helping us raise some much needed funds for the Julian Trust. We hope to see you there!”
Help Needed! We are running a stall at the Craft Fair selling home-made cakes and savouries. Anyone who is able to bake, cook, help on the stall for an hour or so or would like to contribute in any other way, can you email Joe at helpdesk@juliantrust.org.uk or just bring your cakes/savouries along on the day. [Note: They need to be wrapped and labelled with the ingredients (Any queries, let me know)].
Noel Edmonds visits Julian Trust
TV Presenter Noel Edmonds recently visited Julian House to spring a special suprise on Julian Trust Chair Meg Grimes. He organised a revamp of our blanket store and then returned with the tv cameras to record Meg’s reaction to the work……click here to view the clip.
Our new Julian Trust T Shirts are now available to buy. Made from 100% cotton and featuring our new logo, they are available in sizes S/M/L/XL, priced £8 each. To place your order phone 07989681274
The Julian Trust Night Shelter, also known as the Bristol Night Shelter, is located in premises in Little Bishop Street, on the edge of St Pauls in Bristol. Click here for map.
The premises were converted to fulfill the specific purpose of a Night Shelter; the money being raised by public donation. Click here for History.
In the Night Shelter the facilities for guests comprise a large dormitory with up to eighteen beds, a dining area, bathrooms with toilet and shower facilities. There is also a kitchen, stores, laundry and offices. There are separate facilities for volunteers that include a lounge, bedroom, toilet and shower facilities.
The Night Shelter is open five nights every week throughout the year. On most nights it is used by between 80 to 100 guests.
For guests, the doors open at 9:30 pm. Hot meals are served until 10:30 pm. Doors close at 10:30 pm with only those who are sleeping overnight remaining. Beds are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Breakfast is served from 6:30 am to 7 am. Guests must leave by 7:30 am, when the doors are locked.
As well as emergency accomodation and meals, the Night Shelter provides some additional services from time to time:
| Provided by Volunteers | Provided by External Agencies |
| Clothes and shoes | Contact with visiting outreach workers |
| Laundry service | Health screening and influenza vaccinations by Avon Health Authority |
| Takeaway sandwiches | Chiropody |
| Information on other homeless agencies in Bristol | |
| First Aid provision (St John’s Ambulance, Wednesday evenings) |
During the Christmas period, the Night Shelter is taken over by Caring at Christmas. It opens the Christmas Shelter for 24 hours a day for five to seven days. During this time, seasonal food and entertainment are provided. Special permission is granted by Bristol City Council for approximately fifty guests to stay overnight. Caring at Christmas is also the landlord of the Night Shelter premises.
