Trigger

04/06/2026

"In places like the Mendip Hills, there can be fewer opportunities for connection between communities, and fewer visible signals of welcome for people rebuilding their lives."

As part of Refugee Week, we've shared a blog about our upcoming Mendip Refugee Festival and the work behind Humanity Club – a creative wellbeing programme supporting people seeking sanctuary in rural Somerset.

The piece explores why rural communities need access to arts, culture and opportunities for connection, and how creative projects can help foster welcome, belonging and solidarity.

Read the full article below 👇

Guest Blog by Trigger The Mendip Refugee Festival is a celebration of welcome, creativity and connection in rural Somerset – a space where communities come together to share stories, build relationships, and mark Refugee Week through arts and culture. In this article, we reflect on why events like...

03/06/2026

We had an amazing time over the weekend bringing TEABREAK to Festival Oldham, exploring the history of tea through audio and dance 💃✨

TEABREAK will be continuing to tour around the UK this summer - head to our website to find all the details

Photos by Rachel Liggett

03/06/2026

As part of our Creative Wellbeing Programme, Humanity Club, we’re delighted to be partnering with North Somerset Libraries to bring the joy of reading directly to the hotel.

By placing the Initial Accommodation Centre on the route of their mobile library, we’ve been able to support meaningful engagement with residents seeking asylum.

Today marked the second of their regular visits, and it’s been wonderful to see growing interest, people can now register for free, borrow and order books, magazines and audiobooks, opening up new opportunities for learning, relaxation and connection.

North Somerset Council

29/05/2026

✨ We're hiring! ✨

We are seeking an Artist Liaison to play a key role in delivering a welcoming, well-organised and supportive experience for the artists, facilitators, performers and storytellers taking part in The Big One Hundred.

Working closely with the producing team, the Artist Liaison will be the main point of contact for programmed participants on site, helping ensure workshops, performances and activities run smoothly across the Explorer Festival experience.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled

Click the link below to find out more:
https://www.triggerstuff.co.uk/join-our-team

27/05/2026

Great to see our new project The Big One Hundred featured in Condé Nast Traveler this week! ✨

https://www.cntraveller.com/article/i-grew-up-in-the-real-hundred-acre-wood-heres-my-guide-to-ashdown-forest

Tickets have just gone live for The Big One Hundred at Ashdown Forest - click the link below to get yours and be part of the story:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-one-hundred-at-ashdown-forest-tickets-1990000191141?aff=oddtdtcreator

Winnie the Pooh at 100: A journey into the real Hundred Acre Wood

26/05/2026

🎟️ Tickets for The Big One Hundred at Ashdown Forest are on sale now! 🎟️

Join us at Ashdown Forest on 18–19 July for The Big One Hundred, a weekend of adventure, creativity and discovery for the whole family.

This year, we’ll be introducing a brand new character inspired by the landscape, wildlife and special species that call the Forest home. Expect performances, workshops, interactive activities and plenty of opportunities to explore and play together.

Families are invited to take part in activities and learning more about the Forest - complete them all and become an official Ashdown Explorer!

Click the link below to get your tickets, but be quick - availability is limited!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-one-hundred-at-ashdown-forest-tickets-1990000191141?aff=oddtdtcreator

Can’t make it to Ashdown Forest? The Big One Hundred will also be touring across Wealden this summer:

📍 Hailsham Town Centre: 26 July
📍 Sheffield Park and Garden: 1 August
📍 Weald on the Field in Uckfield: 8 August
📍 Herstmonceux Castle: 22–23 August

Find out more and book tickets here:
thebigonehundred.co.uk

13/05/2026

Not long to go now until tickets for The Big One Hundred go on sale! ⏰

This summer, The Big One Hundred brings a magical weekend of performances, workshops, walks and family adventures to Ashdown Forest, celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh and the landscape that inspired the Hundred Acre Wood 🌳

As this special event takes place in the heart of Wealden, local residents will get exclusive early access to tickets ahead of general release.

📍 To receive the Wealden residents’ early access booking link on Monday 18 May at 10am, sign up to our mailing list and make sure your contact details include a valid Wealden postcode: thebigonehundred.co.uk

🎟️ General release tickets go on sale Tuesday 26 May at 10am.

Tickets available via thebigonehundred.co.uk and Eventbrite

We can’t wait to welcome you to Ashdown Forest this summer ✨

12/05/2026

We're very excited to announce we will be hosting Mendip Refugee Festival in Blagdon next month as part of our Humanity Club Project and Refugee Week

Join us this summer at Skylark, Blagdon Baptist Chapel in Blagdon for a relaxed, family-friendly gathering that brings people together to celebrate the richness of cultures from across the globe, building a stronger, more connected local community.

Across the afternoon, Skylark will come alive with live music and performances, creative workshops, craft activities, and plenty of opportunities to get involved. Enjoy delicious food and drink and join in with garden games on Blagdon Mead.

This event is for anyone who wants to learn more, show support, and help create a warm welcome for people who are new to the area. It’s also a space for refugees and people seeking asylum to meet local organisations, access support, and feel part of the community.

Free event - everyone is invited!

📍 Skylark, Blagdon Baptist Church, Blagdon (BS40 7RL)
🗓 Saturday 20 June 2026
⏰ 2pm – 5pm

Come along, bring your friends and family, and be part of a day that celebrates culture, unity and community.

30/04/2026

A magical new story for Ashdown Forest awaits... ✨

Trigger is proud to present The Big One Hundred, a brand-new programme of performances, workshops and activities, commissioned by Ashdown Forest and Wealden District Council.

You’re invited to step into a family-friendly adventure filled with workshops, activities, and sightings of a magical new creature. Your mission: take part, uncover the secrets of Ashdown’s remarkable wildlife, collect your Explorer Badges, and earn your place as an official Ashdown Explorer!

This summer, our curious creature will journey beyond the forest, appearing at historic sites, castles, green spaces and town centres across Wealden, bringing a touch of Ashdown magic to every corner through a series of Explorer Days and special sightings.

General release tickets will be available from 10am on 26th May.

Wealden residents can access tickets early from 10am on 18th May, sign up to our newsletter to be among the first to know.

Find out more:
thebigonehundred.co.uk