Keynsham ARTs
Autumn 2024, Issue 2
Hello! and welcome to the Autumn issue of the Keynsham Arts newsletter. Our arts community is one of the things that makes Keynsham great and this newsletter aims to share some of the things that are going on.
Colourful community space brings activity and fun to Riverside Square
A formerly drab community space has been given a new lease on life thanks to B&NES Heritage Action Zone(HAZ) Team - Riverside Square is now a colourful active zone, perfect for young residents (and those young at heart). Located outside the Keynsham Leisure Centre, the activity trail draws on Keynsham landmarks and encourages people to to hop, skip, twirl and dance their way through the Square.
Also new to the Riverside Square area is a lighting display in the tunnel that leads from Riverside Square to Temple Street. The images projected onto the side of the walls brighten up the space whilst also showcasing some of Keynsham’s rich history in a captivating timeline of imagery.
If you haven’t yet seen the activity trail or timeline, we encourage all residents to go and have a look (or a play) in Riverside Square.
ASP Poetry Circle - FREE ENTRY
Every 3rd Thursday of each month.
11.00am to 12.00 midday.
Bring two or three poems, your own or another poet, to share. Upstairs Balcony (Libourne lounge)
Keynsham Library
Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1FS https://asppoetrycircle.wordpre ss.com/
Get involved in the next Keynsham Arts Newsletter
There’s so much going on in Keynsham and we want to share it all. To be a part of the next Keynsham Arts Newsletter, email your story or event details to: kate@keynsham-tc.gov.uk by January 6th 2025.
The Keyford Dancing School - New Teacher Update
As we start our 51st year in Keynsham and Saltford The Keyford Dancing School has said goodbye to two teachers Kate and Emma, and wish them luck in the future.
We now welcome Hannah Henderson to teach ballet to children and adult tap classes on Monday evenings. Hannah is proving to be a very popular teacher with both children and adults alike.
Claire Jenkin who started dancing at the school when she was four years old is now taking on a major part of the classes of children, teenagers and adult ballet and Jazz.Some adults have been confident enough to enter for and achieve awards in both ballet and Jazz with the British Theatre Dance Association. Keynsham
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Georgia, Amy, Janine and Patricia all continue to take weekly classes in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, and contemporary dance, later this year a number of pupils will be entering both RAD and ISTD dance exams in the Fear Hall.
Pupils are taken from two and a half years with no upper age limit, we are an all inclusive dance school encouraging everyone to have a go we truly believe dance is for everyone.
The Keyford Dancing School is looking forward to being part of the Keynsham scene for many more years.
TimeOut’s Professional Music Studio Now Available to Hire
Nestled in the heart of Keynsham in the Town Council’s Youth Service TimeOut building is a professional music and recording studio. Fully kitted out with sound treated spaces and top of the range equipment, the studio is now available to hire out privately.
“We’re excited to be able to share this special space with the community,” said Lewin Hayes, Music Studio Manager, Keynsham Town Council. “The studio space is perfect for those people who are looking to practice and record their music, ads or voiceover work at a high standard without the need of travelling into Bristol or Bath.”
For more information, get in touch with Lewin: lewin@keynsham-tc.gov.uk
The UK’s no.1 Show Choir is coming to Keynsham!
Keynsham Show Choir opens its doors this October, meeting each Wednesday at Keynsham Community Space. We’d love for you to join us for a FREE taster session on Wednesday 2nd October at 7:30pm.
If you love musical theatre, this is the choir for you! Each week we’ll learn songs from the stage and screen, taking in productions like Wicked, Hamilton, Les Misérables, and more - all in glorious a cappella! There are no auditions, all you have to bring is a joy of singing and plenty of good vibes, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Members also get the chance to perform in live concerts, take part in studio recordings, sing at events like Edinburgh Fringe, and more.
Your first session is FREE, with no obligation to join if you decide it’s not for you - sign up at www.ukshowchoir.com
Keynsham Library News
Doodle Corner - little ones are welcome to get creative in this crafty corner of the library! We put out colouring sheets, stickers, pencils and pens for children to enjoy.
Our Art Wall is for local artists, clubs, or groups to display paintings, photographs or other art for free of change. For more information ask a member of staff or visit
There is a local Lace Making Group who meet every Thursday from 2pm – 4pm. This is drop-in and everyone is welcome.
We also have a large selection of art, photography and sculpture books upstairs in our non-fiction section. Borrow up to 20 library items on your library account. We’re free to join!
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Black Sheep Harmony and Magnificent AKs to Set to Perform
Join us for Wild & Woolly 2! Friday 8th November 7:30pm Somerdale Pavilion
Black Sheep Harmony, a well established and award winning local a cappella female voice chorus, are hosting a concert at Somerdale Pavilion on Friday 8th November. We sing, under the direction of our MD Pete “Nooj” Nugent, a variety of music in four part unaccompanied harmony, from classics to modern pop music, appealing to all ages.
Alongside Black Sheep we welcome the Magnificent AKs, a men’s singing group, who profess to lowering the tone and raising a laugh simultaneously! It is our second concert with the Magnificent AKs, having performed with them in a very successful concert “Wild & Woolly” (version 1) at The Space in 2017.
Also joining us on stage are the international gold medal quartet, Mixed Blessings, which includes our chair Noey McElwee, who became the National seniors quartet champions at the British Barbershop Association 50th Anniversary convention this year. We are also pleased to welcome the fabulous SongSmiths and our newest in-house quartet Fine-apples.
One of Black Sheep’s latest ventures was singing in Temple Court as part of this year’s Music Festival. If you didn’t catch us there or at the bandstand earlier this year, join us for a fun filled entertaining evening with both choruses and a selection of quartets. The evening will include a raffle and refreshments available from a licensed bar.
Tickets, £10 (£8 concessions), can be purchased through our website blacksheepharmony.com