Creative spirit Street artists help raise funds for children's hospital

A QUIET street in Bedminster has exploded with colour and creativity after a group of street artists took over garden walls in an impromptu community event to raise money for Bristol Children's Hospital.

- Lewis CLARKE

Novers Hill hosted a spontaneous paint jam that brought together 11 artists, who turned plain brickwork into a vivid open-air gallery. Live painting was accompanied by food, music and laughter, drawing in neighbours and passers-by for a day of artistic celebration and fundraising.

The event, arranged by a local resident, was designed to promote creativity, community spirit and public expression while supporting a good cause. Attendees were invited to vote on a name for a newly launched public book and game exchange, using labelled jars for donations. The winning name - Page Against the Machine - now marks the lending library that aims to foster shared learning and joy.