As part of our White Ribbon Day and 16 Days of Activism events programme, we thought we would share an external event which raises money for SARSAS, a Bristol-based SARC (sexual assault referral centre) that the Students' Union at UWE works closely with to support and educate our students. For more information on SARSAS, click here: SARSAS home

If you want to find out more about the event or buy tickets (pay what you can for students), click here: Squeaky Bum - Headfirst Bristol

Event information:

Squeaky Bum

An event held at Independence Sports Bar-Ashton Gate Stadium on Thursday, 26th November. Doors are at 18:30 with the event starting at 19:00. The event finishes at 21:00. The event has been tagged in the workshops & classes and film categories.

SQUEAKY BUM X BRISTOL CITY ⚪ We're proud to announce that were bringing a screening of the award winning short film SQUEAKY BUM to Ashton Gate Stadium for its Bristol premiere on Thursday 26th November.

To mark 16 Days of Action for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls and White Ribbon Day, we're bringing together film, football and important conversation for an evening that goes far beyond the beautiful game.

Join us at the Independence Sports Bar, Ashton Road, Bristol BS3 2EJ, for an evening featuring an introduction from the filmmakers, a screening of the film, and a panel bringing together leading voices in football, domestic abuse prevention, communications and men's mental fitness to explore how we can all step up to prevent violence and abuse.

Hosted by Lewis Wedlock our panel will feature Teresa Parker Nathan Eisenstadt and Professor Rachel Fenton of Kindling Interventions, and Gavin Thorpe of Talk Club.

This is about more than a film screening. It's about recognising that violence and abuse are preventable, challenging the attitudes that allow them to continue, and understanding the role we can all play in creating change.

Thanks to Bristol Beer Factory, Clear Head, delicious alcohol free IPA will be complimentary (while stocks last) and popcorn will be provided. The Independence Sports Bar will be open throughout.

All profits will be donated to SARSAS (Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support) who offer specialist support to people of all genders who have experienced rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, or any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.

Kindling Interventions are proudly in partnership with:

• Bristol City FC
• Townkid Productions
• Robyns Round: Bristol City FC’s official women’s supporters group
• Teresa Parker Media
• Talk Club

Hosted by Lewis Wedlock.

Schedule:

6.30 Doors open

7.00 Squeaky Bum

7.20 First panel- Townkid Productions

Break

8.00 Stepping up- If violence is preventable, how can we all get involved?

Lewis Wedlock — has spent the last five years working with thousands of young men and teachers across the UK, designing and delivering several projects looking to explore ideas of masculinity. His debut book “Masculinities in Schools” was published by Sage in 2025

Teresa Parker - expert in communications and domestic abuse who developed a national campaignwho led a national campaign to end domestic abuse for Women's Aid by working collaboratively with the football industry, called 'Football United Against Domestic Violence'.

Dr Nate Eisenstadt/Professor Rachel Fenton- Founder Directors of Kindling Interventions Ltd- a spinout from Exeter University. Kindling are experts in preventing gender-based violence through bystander intervention and worked extensively on this in English Premier League Football clubs.

Gavin Thorpe a UK "Men & Boys Champion"Co-CEO/Co-Founder of Talk Club, a pioneering charity that focuses on proactive mental fitness and suicide prevention.  @talkclubcharity