Join us for our monthly families meet up.

As always there will be hot drinks, fruit and snacks.

You are welcome to bring your scooters/bikes and helmets for your children.

There is plenty of space both inside and outside. On street parking is available locally but please be sure to part respectfully if on residential streets.

Tickets are on a sliding scale, including a free option, so we hope there is an amount that suits your family as well as being able to support us where possible! Suggested donation is £5 per family.

This event is for mixed heritage families of any mixed heritage make up.

If you're nervous about coming along then feel free to drop us a message on Instagram, or email us and we will make sure we are there ready to welcome you in with open arms!

How Women Rise - 5-Part Course with Sadia founder of Slay Your Dragons.

It's time for women to rise up and access their personal power for greater self-belief, self-confidence and self-empowerment. When women rise, society benefits.

How often do you doubt your own brilliance?

When did you last pause to reflect on who you are and what matters to you?

Are you seeking community and connection with other mixed-heritage women?

Carve out time away from the noise of our busy lives to journey within and explore yourself. Sadia shares integrative coaching tools and techniques to help you connect on a deeper level, and build self-confidence in a safe community of like-minded, mixed-heritage women.

In this 5-part course, you will:

Connect & Set An Intention

Discover Your Superpowers

Explore Your Values

Own Your Story

Create a Personal Vision Board

Reflect

Dates and Times::

Sunday 2nd March 10am-11.30am
Sunday 13th April 10am-11.30am
Sunday 18th May 10am-11.30am
Sunday 8th June 10am-11.30am
Sunday 6th July 10am-1pm

Venue:

Saffron, Unit C, 25-27 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3PY

Cost:

We believe that everyone should have access to opportunities for growth, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why we’ve introduced a three-tiered pricing system for this course.

Supportive, Sustaining, and Contributing. This approach allows participants to select a tier that best reflects their financial situation, helping to ensure our coaching course remains accessible and inclusive.

• Supportive: For those who need financial assistance to join. Suggested donation £90.

• Sustaining: For those who can pay the standard rate, helping to cover the programme’s costs. Suggested donation £120.

• Contributing: For those who can afford to give more, supporting others who may need additional help. Suggested donation £150.

If you are unable to afford the supportive tier and would like to contribute less or none at all, we also offer a limited number of bursary spaces. Additionally, if you prefer to pay in instalments, we’re happy to accommodate this. Please don’t hesitate to DM us or email us at hello@beyondthemix.org to discuss your needs confidentially.

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Sadia is a professional certified mindset coach helping women be courageous, and step into their personal power by exploring their uniqueness and building their mental fitness levels.

With over 10 years of operational leadership experience, she is the founder of Slay Your Dragons and is passionate about increasing the number of women in leadership positions. Sadia partners with women globally to create empowering narratives that increase self-belief, self-confidence and action through coaching, courses and workshops.

Join us for our first social of 2025!

This is a warm and welcoming space for women of mixed heritage to connect, share stories, and unwind. We meet at the Old Market Assembly for a drink and a friendly catch-up. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, build connections, or simply enjoy great company, this is the perfect place for you.

Come as you are—we can’t wait to see you there!

This event is for mixed heritage families only.

You are invited to another family meet up ran by Beyond the Mix Families. We are so excited to meet you and your family.

"A day of nature connection in the woods and meadows of our riverside rewilding project.

Expect campfire snacks, free-range farm animals and thousands of species of wildlife to discover.

Lots of time to explore and play to learn about nature, within nature and for the benefit of nature.

Wear layers, waterproofs and expect to get very muddy!

We also have shallow parts of the river and wetland that may be suitable for paddling (depending on the weather and water levels) so spare socks are always a good idea!"

This event is capped at 35 attendees (this includes both adults and children)

If you're nervous about coming along then feel free to drop us a message on insta and we will make sure we are there ready to welcome you in with open arms!

Tickets are donation only and required only for all attendees (suggested donation, £5 per family)

Join us for our first monthly meet up of 2025! We are so excited to be back!

As always there will be hot drinks, fruit and snacks.

You are welcome to bring your scooters/bikes and helmets for your children.

There is plenty of space both inside and outside. On street parking is available locally but please be sure to part respectfully if on residential streets.

Tickets are on a sliding scale, including a free option, so we hope there is an amount that suits your family as well as being able to support us where possible! Suggested donation is £5 per family.

This event is for mixed heritage families of any mixed heritage make up.

If you're nervous about coming along then feel free to drop us a message on Instagram, or email us and we will make sure we are there ready to welcome you in with open arms!

Join us for our next visit to We the Curious. You are free to explore as a family or alongside the group.

Each attendee needs a ticket. Suggested donation £5 per family.

Whole body practices promoting rest and regulation as we draw towards the darker months. Each session is different but the exploration of connection and belonging is a common thread. Expect slow, deliberate movements, breathwork and restorative shapes. No experience is needed, only a willingness to spend meaningful time with yourself whilst being a part of the Beyond the Mix community.

We are holding a session with SENDsenses on Sunday 8th December between 10-11.30am. Please register your interest here. Spaces are very limited.

Whole body practices promoting rest and regulation as we draw towards the darker months. Each session is different but the exploration of connection and belonging is a common thread. Expect slow, deliberate movements, breathwork and restorative shapes. No experience is needed, only a willingness to spend meaningful time with yourself whilst being a part of the Beyond the Mix community.

Whole body practices promoting rest and regulation as we draw towards the darker months. Each session is different but the exploration of connection and belonging is a common thread. Expect slow, deliberate movements, breathwork and restorative shapes. No experience is needed, only a willingness to spend meaningful time with yourself whilst being a part of the Beyond the Mix community.

Following feedback from BTMF (Beyond the Mix Families) attendees, we are running an adults only sharing circle. This free event is a pilot and your feedback would be appreciated at the end of the session.

This event will be held at Now Studios, please note we will be sitting on yoga mats and bolsters, there are no chairs in the venue.

We will use this space to share our thoughts, feelings and experiences around raising mixed heritage children.

The group will be facilitated by Caprice Fox. Caprice has been a primary school educator in Bristol for the past six years and for the past two years has worked for Black Mothers Matter UK, as a group facilitator and content creator as well as leading on education. She is a Project Manager for Beyond the Mix Families and alongside this she works for an organisation called Representation Matters and WITS delivering EDI and anti-racism workshops to those working within the perinatal and education space. She works passionately to support under-represented groups who do not see themselves in the classroom as well as supporting educators to have diverse and inclusive learning environments and ensuring they are being actively anti-racist in their practice.

Please note this event is for mixed heritage families.

This very special meet up will be based at The Wave for a Play in the Bay session;

Date: Sunday 7th July

Time: 2pm-4pm

Location: Washingpool Farm, Easter Compton, Bristol, BS35 5RE

There is plenty of free parking available, please click here for more information on finding the venue. There is an onsite cafe available but feel free to bring snacks and drinks with you.

1 adult and child combi tickets admits ONE ADULT AND ONE CHILD AGE 8 AND UNDER

OR

Child age 9+ ticket admits ONE ADULT SPECTATOR AND ONE CHILD AGE 9 +

Tickets are donation only (suggested donation, £6 per family)

Please arrive 1 hour prior to check in and for registration.

More info:

No surfboard or wave riding equipment allowed, but children can bring bodyboards. Water Aids for children, including arm bands are also permitted, however other inflatable toys are not. Wetsuit hire is included. Please be aware The Wave only stocks wetsuits for children aged 6+, feel free to bring your own.

They have limited bodyboards available for hire, please bring your own if you’d like to use a bodyboard.

Suitable for:

Everyone! No experience necessary.

Please note this event is for mixed heritage families only.

Beyond the Mix x @soultrailwellbeing welcome you to Mixed Trails 🌿🌱☘️

Join us on Sunday 30th June for a walk along the river and lunch at Beeses.

Leanne is Director and co-founder of Soul Trail Wellbeing CIC; a non-profit organisation offering free nature based walks & 6 week programmes to help support mental and physical health.

The organisation launched during lockdown, when Leanne noticed as a therapist the benefits nature had on her clients and how much it improved her own wellbeing. They were also really keen to make the outdoors more inclusive and bring people together. They have since ran over 50 walks, and attendees have shown an increase in happiness/ confidence & a decrease in stress/anxiety.

Leanne and Jordan will be delivering a walk along Conham River, Bristol on 30th June. The walk will include reconnecting with nature through mindfulness, foraging, nature-based activities, meet other mixed heritage women, and enjoy the beauty of green spaces in Bristol!

📍Meeting point Conham River Car Park, 53 Conham Hill, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3AW (limited parking available)
⏰ Time - 10.30am (approx 3 hours)
📆 Date - Sunday 30th June

What to bring – comfortable trainers or boots, loose clothing for movement, waterproofs, snacks and water. You will need some money for a drink and lunch.
We will end the walk at Beeses, where the table is booked for 12.45pm.

In these 90 minutes sessions, @sally.balfourth will be holding space for inquiry, movement and discussion. An opportunity to connect, to feel, to explore.

This event is for Mixed Heritage women, trans or non-binary folk only.

The classes are being held monthly at Now Studio Bristol.

A bit about Sally:
"My personal practice, work and life are animated by creativity. It inspires me to continuously grow and discover. I love to gather and absorb many sources of inspiration. My approach to facilitation and inquiry is informed by many diverse yet connected roots including somatic inquiry, storytelling and the yoga tradition.
The practices I explore change with the cycles and seasons. I like to draw upon both what is beautiful and what is challenging using a variety of techniques, approaches and adventures.
Paramount to my work is delighting in our commonality yet understanding that each of us are different".

As always, there will be snacks, fruit and tea and coffee provided.

There is plenty of space both inside and outside. On street parking is available locally but please be sure to part respectfully if on residential streets.

If you're nervous about coming along then feel free to drop us a message on insta and we will make sure we are there ready to welcome you in with open arms!

Tickets are available for a £5 donations per family if you are able. There is a sliding scale for tickets, including a free option, so we hope there is an amount that suits your family as well as being able to support us where possible!

This event is for mixed heritage families of any mix!

Our hormones are in constant flux and the changes in each phase affect our energy levels, mood and even our physical strength. Cycle syncing is the practice of syncing our lifestyles with each cycle phase. In this workshop, we’ll look at what we should eat, how we can exercise and work in a way that suits each phase. The result? A more peaceful period!

This event will be hosted, online via zoom.

This session will include some guided relaxation, but no physical activity.Sinnead is an experienced women’s well-being practitioner. Working in group settings and 1-2-1 to facilitate a sense of connection, calm and healing. Trained as a Hatha yoga and perinatal yoga instructor, she has taught yoga in studios in Cardiff and Singapore and on retreats on the island of Koh Yao Noi, Thailand.

In 2020 Sinnead trained with Abuela Doulas and Red Tent Doulas as a full spectrum doula and went on to work as Coordinator at The Birth Partner Project supporting pregnant sanctuary seeking women in pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

The most recent offering from Sinnead is womb massage. After finding healing for her menstrual health with mentoring from the Abdominal Therapy Collective (ATC) in 2017, she trained at Sunshine Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand and with ATC in 2021. She then qualified with Brighton Holistics Massage Therapy School to further her understanding of anatomy.

Sinnead founded Bia, a seed cycling kit that can be delivered to your door. Seed cycling is a naturopathic protocol used to support your menstrual cycle hormones. It is a practice found in Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Bia is available on Etsy, Not On The High Street and instore at PRIOR, Bristol as well as online at www.biaseeds.co.uk

She has hosted women’s circles since 2017; an organic event that began in her home in Singapore with her friends and yoga students. She now coordinates bi-weekly retreats at The Dreaming in Rhayader, Wales. These 4-day retreats consist of sharing circles, yoga, rituals and wellbeing practises to deepen the guest's connection to rest and to nature. She also hosts monthly circles in Bristol for Beyond The Mix.

This event is exclusively designed for mixed heritage women, trans, and non-binary individuals to come together, share stories, and explore our diverse heritages.

Join us in fostering a sense of community and solidarity among mixed heritage individuals. Share your experiences, celebrate your unique identities, and build meaningful connections with others who understand your journey.

Beyond the Mix Socials are more than just an event; it's a community where understanding flourishes and friendships blossom.

Join us each month for Beyond the Mix Monthly Social. Reserve your free spot now!

As always, there will be snacks, fruit and tea and coffee provided.

There is plenty of space both inside and outside. On street parking is available locally but please be sure to part respectfully if on residential streets.

If you're nervous about coming along then feel free to drop us a message on insta and we will make sure we are there ready to welcome you in with open arms!

Tickets are available for a £5 donations per family if you are able. There is a sliding scale for tickets, including a free option, so we hope there is an amount that suits your family as well as being able to support us where possible!

This event is for mixed heritage families of any mix!

In these 90 minutes sessions, @sally.balfourth will be holding space for inquiry, movement and discussion. An opportunity to connect, to feel, to explore.

This event is for Mixed Heritage women, trans or non-binary folk only.

The classes are being held monthly at Now Studio Bristol.

A bit about Sally:
"My personal practice, work and life are animated by creativity. It inspires me to continuously grow and discover. I love to gather and absorb many sources of inspiration. My approach to facilitation and inquiry is informed by many diverse yet connected roots including somatic inquiry, storytelling and the yoga tradition.
The practices I explore change with the cycles and seasons. I like to draw upon both what is beautiful and what is challenging using a variety of techniques, approaches and adventures.
Paramount to my work is delighting in our commonality yet understanding that each of us are different".

Our next Book Club is starting on Monday 13th May and will run on the 2nd Monday of every month. It will be hosted by Tyesha Nicholson at Este Kitchen, Greenbank, Bristol.

Tea, coffee and cake will be available to buy at the cafe.

Books are an amazing way to connect to our history. They allow us to experience the lives of others in situations we may recognise and show us characters who respond to their racial identity in complex and sincere ways. Each month we will choose a book that delves into mixed identity, from novels to memoirs and nonfiction, whatever the group feels like next! Conversations around race can often be framed in black and white, so the books we will choose from explore mixedness as a spectrum. It will be a very relaxed, open discussion, using the book’s themes to think about our own stories. Spoilers will be avoided, so if you haven’t had time to read it all, don’t worry!

The first book we will read is ‘You Exist Too Much’ by Zaina Arafat. Copies are available at local libraries, or if you need support with purchasing a copy, please email hello@beyondthemix.org.

Dates:
May 13th
June 10th
July 8th

Time: 6.30-8.30pm

Venue: Este Kitchen

We understand life can be busy and other commitments can get in the way, but please only sign up if you can attend the dates above.

Tickets are free, but there is an option to donate if you'd like to help keep Beyond the Mix events free/low cost and accessible to all.

This event is for Mixed Heritage women, trans or non-binary folk only.

Join us in fostering a sense of community and solidarity among mixed heritage individuals. Share your experiences, celebrate your unique identities, and build meaningful connections with others who understand your journey.

Beyond the Mix Socials are more than just an event; it's a community where understanding flourishes and friendships blossom.

Join us each month for Beyond the Mix Monthly Social. Reserve your free spot now!

Please note; this event is for Mixed Heritage women, trans and non binary folk only.

It is understood that humans have gathered in circles since the beginning of time; for safety and warmth. To share food, wisdom and stories; to nurture ones self and one's community.

Join us in circle to deeply connect, to listen, be heard, and to release.

Each circle will consist of a theme relating to the season and activities such as journalling. There is never an obligation to share so please still attend if you are feeling more introspective and would prefer to witness.

What you will need:

Come as you are! You are encouraged to dress to feel good, in a colour relating to the current season but most importantly, to be comfortable as we will be mostly sitting. Bring a pen and a notebook to journal in.

A yoga mat to sit on if you have one.

You are welcome to bring an object that is special to you to place on the altar, in the centre of the circle.

Join us in fostering a sense of community and solidarity among mixed heritage individuals. Share your experiences, celebrate your unique identities, and build meaningful connections with others who understand your journey.

Beyond the Mix Socials are more than just an event; it's a community where understanding flourishes and friendships blossom.

Join us each month for Beyond the Mix Monthly Social. Reserve your free spot now!

Please note; this event is for Mixed Heritage women, trans and non binary folk only.

In these 90 minutes sessions, @sally.balfourth will be holding space for inquiry, movement and discussion. An opportunity to connect, to feel, to explore.

This event is for Mixed Heritage women, trans or non-binary folk only.

The classes are being held monthly at Now Studio Bristol.

Tuesday 19th March

A bit about Sally:
"My personal practice, work and life are animated by creativity. It inspires me to continuously grow and discover. I love to gather and absorb many sources of inspiration. My approach to facilitation and inquiry is informed by many diverse yet connected roots including somatic inquiry, storytelling and the yoga tradition.
The practices I explore change with the cycles and seasons. I like to draw upon both what is beautiful and what is challenging using a variety of techniques, approaches and adventures.
Paramount to my work is delighting in our commonality yet understanding that each of us are different".

Our book club is starting on Tuesday 3rd October and will run on the 1st Tuesday of every month (apart from January). It will be hosted by Tyesha Nicholson at The Small City Bookshop in Redfield. These events are for Mixed Heritage women, trans or non-binary folk only.

Books are an amazing way to connect to our history. They allow us to experience the lives of others in situations we may recognise and show us characters who respond to their racial identity in complex and sincere ways. Each month we will choose a book that delves into mixed identity, from novels to memoirs and nonfiction, whatever the group feels like next! Conversations around race can often be framed in black and white, so the books we will choose from explore mixedness as a spectrum. It will be a very relaxed, open discussion, using the book’s themes to think about our own stories. Spoilers will be avoided, so if you haven’t had time to read it all, don’t worry!  

The dates of Book Club are:

Tuesday 3rd October

Tuesday 7th November

Tuesday 5th December

Tuesday 9th January

Tuesday 6th February

Tuesday 5th March

We understand life can be busy and other commitments can get in the way, but please only sign up if you can attend the majority of the dates above.

You are invited to a special collaboration with A&R Animal Advenatures! This event is solely for children under 5 years old.

A&R Animal Adventures is a sensory animal themed play cafe for children aged 0-5 years old. This play cafe has a passion for supporting early years play, promoting independent play, skills development, learning and social development.

If you're nervous about coming along then feel free to drop us a message on insta and we will make sure we are there ready to welcome you in with open arms!

Please note, this event is for mixed heritage families.

Join us in fostering a sense of community and solidarity among mixed heritage individuals. Share your experiences, celebrate your unique identities, and build meaningful connections with others who understand your journey.

Beyond the Mix Socials are more than just an event; it's a community where understanding flourishes and friendships blossom.

Join us each month for Beyond the Mix Monthly Social. Reserve your free spot now!

Please note; this event is for Mixed Heritage women, trans and non binary folk only.

In these 90 minutes sessions, @sally.balfourth will be holding space for inquiry, movement and discussion. An opportunity to connect, to feel, to explore.

This event is for Mixed Heritage women, trans or non-binary folk only.

The classes are being held monthly at Now Studio Bristol.

Tuesday 16th January

A bit about Sally:
"My personal practice, work and life are animated by creativity. It inspires me to continuously grow and discover. I love to gather and absorb many sources of inspiration. My approach to facilitation and inquiry is informed by many diverse yet connected roots including somatic inquiry, storytelling and the yoga tradition.
The practices I explore change with the cycles and seasons. I like to draw upon both what is beautiful and what is challenging using a variety of techniques, approaches and adventures.
Paramount to my work is delighting in our commonality yet understanding that each of us are different".

Beyond the Mix Families monthly meet up. We are so excited to meet you and your family.

As always, there will be snacks, fruit and tea and coffee provided.

There is plenty of space both inside and outside. On street parking is available locally but please be sure to part respectfully if on residential streets.

If you're nervous about coming along then feel free to drop us a message on insta and we will make sure we are there ready to welcome you in with open arms!

Tickets are donation only and required only for adults (suggested donation, £2 per family)

This event is for mixed heritage families.