WECIL Presents Access All Areas 5: Inclusive Curious City
WECIL is excited to bring back Access All Areas, happening again this year at We The Curious.
The theme is Inclusive Curious City, which is a partnership between WECIL and We The Curious. We’re working together to help Bristol businesses become more inclusive and accessible, with the goal of making Bristol the most welcoming city in the UK.
The event includes WECIL’s AGM, interactive activities, and chances to meet and network with key people in the city. You’ll also hear from experts in Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. Join us to celebrate the best of Bristol. Spaces are limited, so book your free ticket today by following this link!
Find out more about Access All Areas
Access All Areas is an annual event hosted by WECIL.
This year it is at We The Curious in Bristol.
It brings together Disabled people, allies, businesses, and organisations to explore ways to make Bristol more inclusive and accessible for Disabled people.
The event features talks, interactive activities, and networking opportunities, all focused on diversity, equality, and inclusion.
It’s a chance to learn, share ideas, and celebrate efforts to make Bristol a better place for everyone.
It is also a big celebration – WECIL’s biggest party of the year!
Tuesday, 22nd October
Starting at 1pm
Finishing at 4pm
We The Curious
One Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5DB
There are instructions about how to get there at the bottom of this page.
Access All Areas is especially for Disabled people in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire, but everybody is welcome to come and enjoy it.
There are instructions about how to get there at the bottom of this page
Use this link to get a ticket
If you can’t use the online ticket system, call 0117 947 9911 and somebody will help you.
There will be lots of talks, music and activities. See the Agenda below for more details.
Access All Areas Agenda
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an important event where WECIL members can get together, hear about what we have done this year, and help decide what we do next.
An AGM is a meeting where WECIL’s members vote on important things like our finances, choosing trustees, and making sure WECIL is going in the right direction.
For more information about the WECIL AGM follow this link
WECIL AGM 2024
Official opening of the Access All Areas event by our host Thea Coles.
Donna Speed who is Chief Executive of We the Curious will talk about their partnership with WECIL.
Martyn Sibley, the CEO of an inclusive marketing agency called Purple Goat, will talk about creating content and campaigns that highlight positive stories and representation of Disabled people.
WECIL’s People Voice will give presentation on the Curiosity Club and the work done with We the Curious
WECIL Team Member Kyrby Brown will talk about her adventures on her Churchill Fellowship from the UK to the USA.
WECIL Interactive Activities, Campaign Area, and Networking
Join us at our campaign tables to learn about the work our users have done on transport, accessible toilets, and bus passes for Disabled people. You’ll also have the chance to discover how our Community Navigators support Disabled people every day. Plus, you can explore our interactive map of Bristol and share your experiences—both good and bad—of accessibility in specific areas, venues, or public spaces.
Dr. Emma Geen, from the Climate and Disability Programme, is a consultant focused on disability and climate justice. She co-created the world’s first Community Climate Action Plan designed by and for Disabled people and has represented this work locally, nationally, and internationally. She is also one of the authors of the City of Bristol Just Transition Declaration. Emma will be talking about the Bristol Climate and Disability programme.
Dr. Glyn Everett is a Senior Research Fellow at UWE’s Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research (CABER). He will give a talk about Blue-Green Infrastructure, which involves designing and managing landscapes that combine water management (blue) with natural environments (green) to create sustainable spaces. His research focuses on how to involve Disabled people in the planning and design of these spaces, making sure they are accessible and inclusive.
Acoustic music performance by YISKA.
YISKA is the Founder and Director of NoteWorthy Access, offering accessibility advice for the arts and culture sector. As a Disabled Artist with over ten years of experience, YISKA has faced many challenges in the music industry. YISKA is now working to improve accessibility for both artists and audiences, aiming to make the industry more inclusive.
Access Information
There will be BSL interpretation for all speeches
WECIL will provide some Personal Assistants on the day
The event is on the upper floor.
There are lifts to access all floors of the venue
There are accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility with a hoist available
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome
There will be a quiet room and a sensory room available
A full Access Guide with more information about getting to and around the building is available to download here.
Getting to We the Curious
The address is: We The Curious, One Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5DB
Bus – We the Curious is close to many city centre bus stops. Plan your journey here.
First Bus number 8 or 9 to College Green from Bristol Temple Meads station. From College Green come down the side of Bristol Cathedral and We The Curious will be in front of you.
Park and Ride – The 902 Portway service stops next to We The Curious on Anchor Road. The M2 service from the Long Ashton Park and Ride stops on the other side of the harbour at Wapping Wharf, which is about 10 minutes walk away. The 904 from Brislington stops in the city centre. Find out more.
Train – The closest station is Bristol Temple Meads. From there, We The Curious is a 20 minute walk, a 5 minute taxi ride, a 17 minute ferry ride or a 10 minute bus ride. Visit The Trainline or gwr.com for timetable information.
Ferry – For more information on the timetabled services check out Bristol Ferry Boats and Number Seven boats.
Car – Sat Nav Reference: BS1 5LL
Follow the We The Curious symbol on the brown tourist signs.
Millennium Square car park is a safe and secure 24hr car park next to We The Curious. Named by the AA as one of the best places in the UK to park your car, it is an underground car park, open 24 hours a day with on site security and lots of accessible parking bays.
Find out more about Millennium Square car park.
Please note, We the Curious is within the Bristol Clean Air Zone, so you may incur a fee if you use a vehicle to visit us. Please visit the We the Curious FAQs, or the Clean Air Bristol website for more info.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Access All Areas! Whether you’re coming to learn, connect, or get inspired, this is your chance to be part of something truly special. Make sure to grab your free ticket and join us for a day of inclusivity, creativity, and celebration. See you there!