BLACK FAMILIES EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP
Supplementary School Stories
Fifty years of community education — told by the people who lived it.
Image: Supplementary school flyer
In the 1970s, Black and minority ethnic communities in Bath — facing discrimination and low expectations in mainstream schools — took matters into their own hands.
They created their own Saturday schools, run by parents and volunteers, offering academic support alongside Black history, culture and identity. BFESG grew out of that movement.
Fifty years on, those stories deserve to be told. This project works with community elders and University of West of England students to gather, shape and share the oral histories of supplementary schooling in Bath and Bristol — before they're lost.
If you're interested in local history, storytelling or content creation, this is a chance to do something that genuinely matters — and get paid for your time.
When
Spring-Summer 2026
Where
Bath and Bristol
Who
Young people (and families) with an interest in Bath and Bristol history, oral storytelling and creative media
Cost
Free
Planned
Partners
University of West of England
Activities
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Research
Dig into the history of supplementary schooling and get to know the people with stories worth telling.
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Sessions with UWE
Collaborate with University of the West of England students to gather and shape the best stories into something lasting.
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Create Content to share
Use podcasting, creative writing or social media to bring these stories to a wider audience.
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Earn Rewards
Full participants receive £ vouchers in recognition of their time and contribution.