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Bristol Bus Boycott 360 Takeover

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Bristol Bus Boycott 360 takeover 2024 month and take over will involve a variety of events for all ages to learn, commemorate and celebrate those who partook in the iconic Boycott which happened 61 years ago.

This citywide season of events will proudly celebrate the people involved with the Boycott, its impact, and its legacy. We have something for everyone, from pop-up exhibitions to walks, talks, festivals, films, murals, plaque unveilings, a re-enactment of the protest, and flag-making workshops.

For the full programme and tickets visit www.curiosityunltd.com

Signs4Change, 11 - 12 April, 11:00 - 15:00
Flag making workshop at May Park School with DIASPORA!

 

Designs4Change, 15 April - 5 May
Digital ad campaign for a competition to design posters for bus stops across Bristol.

 

Race in The City, City Hall, 17 April, 10:00-16:00

 

​​​​Talks4Change @ World of work: City of Bristol College, 18 April 10:00 - 16:00

Free

 

Community Service Play: with Bristol Bus Boycott Panel Talk at Tobacco Factory, 23 - 27 April
£12- £20

 

The Paul Stephenson Lecture with Mayor of Bristol Marvin Reeves at Burgess Salmon, 25 April 18:30
Free, sign up here

 

60th anniversary of Paul Stephenson's one-man sit-in of the Bay House Pub, 26 April 19:30
Free

 

Bristol Bus Boycott Exhibition at Sparks Bristol, 27 April - 27 May ​​​​​​
Free

 

61st Anniversary of Bristol Bus Boycott: Citywide social media takeover, 30 April

 

Plaque unveiling: Tony Benn House, with Sharon Graham, General Secretery, Unite the Union 30 April 17:00
Free

 

Walks4Change, 5 - 6 May 12:00 - 15:30
Guided tour of Bristol Bus Boycott sites with Bristol WalkFest and DIASPORA!
£10

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Paul Stephenson Day Parade at College Green with DIASPORA! 6 May 15:30 - 19:00
Free

May- June Beyond the Bristol Bus Boycott: An immersive exhibition in Bristol Reference Library.
Free

 

ABC of Guy Bailey at UWE, 22 May
Free

 

Anthem4Change at Bristol Beacon, 20 June
Premier and plaque ceremony unveiling
Free

 

Designs4Chnage, 11 July
Bus stop design competition closes. Winner announced 28 August.

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The Big Thank you, 28 August TBA

Anniversary of Bristol Bus Boycott victory I Have a Dream speech. Exciting plans TBA.
 

 

 

 

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