Trinity to launch new site on West Street

Trinity to launch new site on West Street

Trinity Community Arts will be launching a dynamic new community space along the high street of Old Market in Autumn 2011.

6 West Street will be developed by Trinity to provide a hub for community and arts activities, including affordable meeting and office space with reduced rates for local people and groups, a café with free wi-fi and low-cost internet access and exhibition space for local artists.

Historic Old Market is currently undergoing significant change, welcoming new residents and businesses and developing its identity as a diverse and vibrant area. Known for its eclectic mix of traders, its vibrant lesbian and gay community and a bustling nightlife, the high street currently acts as a gateway for communities of Easton & Lawrence Hill to the Cabot Circus development and the City Centre.

Trinity Community Arts already run the Trinity Centre – a community centre and live music venue situated at the top of Old Market, providing services to Easton, Ashley and Lawrence Hill. 6 West Street will complement activities and events already happening at Trinity and around the local area.

The project is in its development phase and consultation is being carried out in order to create a multi-purpose community space where local groups can use facilities, computers and meeting space.

Emma Harvey, Centre Manager of Trinity Centre said; “This is a really exciting new project in one of Bristol's most important cultural quarters. We would love to hear from anyone with ideas for the space and interest in getting involved.”

Trinity is working closely with local partners including the Old Market Community Association, the Bristol Gay Village Business and Residents’ Association, Bristol City Council and Destination Bristol who are driving the Retail Sector Development Project. The retail project is seeking to help reinvigorate the Old Market High Street and improve the situation for its businesses.

Project Manager, Eva Stuetzenberger, said: “The new Trinity outlet will be right in the heart of Old Market, injecting new arts and culture into the life of this vibrant and diverse community. A fantastic opportunity and resource for residents, visitors and businesses alike.” The development of 6 West Street will help raise the profile and visibility of local activities and contribute to the ongoing regeneration of Old Market.

Ideas for the space include providing an information and meeting point for community and arts activities, affordable office and meeting space through the Trinity Community Initiative which provides subsidised spaces for grassroots groups and an exhibition space for local artists.

If you are interested in sharing your ideas and helping with the development of West Street, please contact info@3ca.org.uk or visit the project area of our website.