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Listening evenings · Runs · Suppers · Conferences

Come and meet us, somewhere good.

Our events range from a quiet listening evening at the Holburne Museum to a thousand-runner river race. Most are pay-what-you-feel; all are step-free and welcoming of children.

Runners along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath in early morning lightFlagship event

Sat 13 June 2026 · 09:30 BST

The Avon River Run

Our flagship event of the year. A 10K and family fun run along the canal towpath from Bradford-on-Avon to Bathampton — finishing with a riverbank breakfast cooked by the Warm Welcomes kitchens. All proceeds support our River Keepers programme.

1,400

runners last year

£74k

raised in 2025

3km / 10km

distances

Upcoming · 2026

Save the dates.

Apr

21

Tue · 18:30

Spring Listening Evening

The Holburne Museum · Bath

An open conversation with three young people from our Bridge to Sixth programme. Wine, refreshments and a string quartet. Pay what you feel.

Reserve a place

May

10

Sat · 10:00

Big Hedgerow Day

Westbury · Wiltshire

A day of hedgerow restoration at Westbury Farm — bring sturdy boots, lunch provided. Children very welcome.

Sign up to volunteer

Jun

13

Sat · 09:30

The Avon River Run

Bradford-on-Avon → Bathampton

Our flagship 10K and family run along the canal towpath. Riverbank breakfast at the finish.

Reserve — £18

Jul

09

Thu · 18:30

Summer Listening Evening

The Holburne Museum · Bath

Year-end conversation with Sunday Doors befrienders and the older neighbours they visit. Refreshments served.

Reserve a place

Sep

27

Sat · 11:00

Harvest at Westbury Farm

Westbury · Wiltshire

A field-to-table day — apple pressing, hayrides, supper under canvas. Tickets £35 adults / £8 children.

Reserve — £35

Nov

18

Wed · 09:30

Funders & Partners Conference

The Apex · Bath

A one-day gathering of our 38 corporate and foundation partners — case studies, working sessions, lunch.

Partner enquiries
Host your own

Run a marathon, host a supper, climb a mountain.

Our supporters raised £214,000 in 2025 through events of their own making — from supper clubs in Bristol kitchens to a tandem ride from Land's End to John o' Groats. We will help you plan, promote and gift-aid your fundraiser.

Talk to our events team