No 33 Brislington Community & Churches News 11th November 2023

Brislington community and churches News No 33 for the week from 11th November2023

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Brislington Community Act of Remembrance 10.45 am 11th November 2023 Bath Road War Memorial

The Bath Road war memorial has been cleaned and prepared

Brislington churches Remembrance Sunday Services 12th November St Anne

St St Cuthbert Christopher

St Luke

St Peter (Methodist)

Remembrance Sunday: all churches will include memorial services 10.00 am

10.30 am

10.30 am

10.00 am

10.30 am

The 5th Bristol St Luke’s Scout Group will be taking a lead role in the St Luke’s church Remembrance Day service All are welcome

5th Bristol St Lukes Scout Group

Over the years since around 1906 the 5th Bristol Scouts, which is one of the oldest groups in Bristol have been a big part of the local community providing the opportunity for thousands of young people to experience scouting to learn many a skill, make good friends and have a great deal of fun. If you would like your son or daughter to experience scouting at the 5th, please contact us. Or if you were once a member and want to put something back in return for all that scouting gave you, then why not come and help us?

Even if you have had nothing to do with scouting but feel you want to help the youth of Brislington, please get in touch.

BEAVERS TUESDAY - 6:00 - 7:00PM Beaver Scouts are boys and girls between 6- 8 years old. They enjoy making friends, completing badges, playing games, going on visits, staying over on sleepovers and helping others.

Email The Beaver Leaders

SCOUTS TUESDAY - 7:30 - 9:30PM The Scout section is for boys and girls aged between. 10.5 – 14 Email The Scout Leaders

Bricks with Reengage Monthly free social sessions for people over 75 in Brislington!

A great opportunity to meet people and enjoy some light-touch activities.

Every first Thursday 1.00pm – 3.00pm at St Anne’s House Please let us know you’re attending: Here. Or give us a ring on 07709 264 201 and we can sign you up.

Do you know anyone in the area who would like to come along? If so, please do share this information with them.

Volunteers needed We need volunteer drivers to pick up the attendees and drive them to the session, and then drive them home afterwards. Do you drive? Do you live in the Brislington area? If yes, we’d love to share with you a volunteer opportunity to help with this new 75+ group Get in touch with ellie.plummer@reengage.org.uk or give Bricks a call on: 07709 264 201

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Opportunities for young people

New Youth Group St Anne’s Young People

The sessions are weekly on Tuesdays 5.00pm – 7.00pm for 13 - 16 year olds living in the Brislington area.

Tuesday November 21 Want to hang out, cook some food, meet new people, relax and do activities, and be part of an exciting new group? tinyurl.com/SAHyouth Watch the video to find out more

St Anne’s House

Regular activities / social events Mini Milk - breastfeeding support group Mondays, weekly, 11am - 12pm Free - drop in, a chance to meet other parents and support each other through the stages of breastfeeding. Facebook page Vinyasa Flow Yoga Tuesdays, weekly, 6pm - 7pm £8.50 - yoga session for all levels Shared Reading Wednesdays, weekly, 10.30am - 12pm Free - drop in, a chance to read together and discuss different reading materials, or just sit with a tea and listen. www.stannehouse.org, @bricksbristol, stannes@bricksbristol.org or call us on, 07709264201

St Anne’s House Morning Meet-ups Thursdays, weekly, 10am - 12pm Free - drop in, a social group with light touch creative activities, a chance to meet others locally in a relaxed environment.

Open Access Youth Sessions Tuesdays, weekly, free to attend 5pm - 7pm.

This session is for young people from ages 13 - 16 to come along, hang out, have some food, meet new people and do some activities.

4 O’Clock Club First Session, Thursday, 30 November 4pm - 5.30pm A self-led space for parents and children after school. You could do some reading, tackle homework or do some creative activities. We’ve got books, games and things to draw and craft with.

Healthy snacks and refreshments will be provided!

Parents/Carers need to attend with children during the full time of their visit.

Following sessions 11 January 2024, 25 January 2024, 08 February 2024

Beyond Brislington What is COP 28 And why is it so important for us and for the world?

Read about it Here

Around our Brislington churches

What’s Christianity all about?

Anyone can find out more at the Christian Enquiry Agency.

Ask your questions without anyone following up or pressurising you

Here

Christian perspectives: Click: What is Love?

Or, of course, pop into one of the Brislington churches on a Sunday and see what we are all about

Websites Click to open

St Anne St Christopher St Cuthbert St Luke St Peter's (Methodist) Facebook Click to open St Anne Facebook St Christopher Facebook St Cuthbert Facebook St Luke Facebook St Peter's (Methodist)

November Church services across Brislington There's a great choice of churches, times and types of service across the Brislington churches through November. If you've never been to one, why not give it a try St Peter St Anne St Christopher St Cuthbert St Luke (Methodist)

Remembrance Sunday: all churches will include memorial services Sunday 10.00 am th 12 November Morning Prayer

10.00 am 10.30 am 10.30 am Remembrance Holy Communion Holy Communion Service

Wednesday 15th November

10.00 am Holy Communion

Sunday 19th November 10.00 am 10.30 am 2nd before Holy Communion Messy church

Advent

Wednesday 22nd November

10.30 am 10.00 am 10.30 am Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion 10.00 am Holy Communion

Sunday 10.30 am 10.00 am 10.00 am 26th November 10.30 am Holy Communion Worship Holy Communion Christ the King Sunday Worship (Christ the King) Together

Wednesday 29th November

10.30 am Remembrance Service

10.00 am Holy Communion

10.30 am Morning Worship

This Sunday with the bible

Every Sunday we have three short passages from the bible to reflect on. There's usually one from the Old Testament - the Jewish bible as well as Christian; one from the life of the early church after Jesus; and one from the gospel stories of Jesus' life.

Have a read Here Now we are in the run up to the Advent season and the emphasis is on preparing ourselves for what is to come in our lives, at the end of our lives and in the world – whatever those things may be. The key is in the Old Testament

“Take away from me the noise of your songs;

I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” It’s all about getting our focus right on the things that really matter in the long run

St Anne’s Church

St Christopher’s church

St Cuthbert’s church

St Luke’s church

Many candles lit in memory of loved ones at the St Luke’s Bereavement service

St Peter’s Methodist church

Craft and Hobbies Club Monday 19.30 – 21.00 Carol Payne 0117 9710747 We are a friendly group of Crafters who love to chat while making items for charity and family.

Join us and knit, crochet, sew, cross stitch, etc.

Brislington Carers Group We are a friendly supportive group of people who care for someone who has dementia. The meetings allow us time to discuss our caring roles and to feel genuinely listened to.

First Wednesday of each month 10.30-12.30 Louise Brown 07752 340370 Brislington School of Dance Tuesday 16.45 – 19.30 Thursday 19.00-21.20 Friday 17.30 – 18.30 18.45-20.45 Saturday 09.00 – 17.30 term time only Debbie Bassett 01761 472 109 Stagehandsdance@gmail.co The Brislington School of Dance was established over 30 years ago by principal dance teacher Debbie Bassett who still runs the school today. Many of the students that grew up taking dance classes now send their own children here.

Dancing can impart many skills that can be used throughout life.

Zum Zumba Thursday 17.00-19.00 Gill Tippetts 0782 7441 109 Gilltip@gmail.com Jacqui Price 0776 6467 093 Zumba is a combination of salsa and aerobics involving your entire body, from your arms to your shoulders and your feet, so you’ll get a full-body workout whilst having fun and enjoyment.

Tai Chi Monday 14.15 – 15.15 John Bruce 0771 8745 815 Tai Chi is a set of exercises which seek to establish a balanced and relaxed body. Based on Chinese wisdom it is well known for reducing stress and producing excellent health benefits, both mental and physical.

Broomhill Food Club Tuesday 12.30 – 14.30 FOOD CLUB | Ebcc (eastbristolchildrenscentre.co.uk) Runs in partnership with Family Action. For £3.50 each week we offer a food parcel worth approx. £15 for anyone who lives in the local community who wants to reduce waste and save money. You are welcome to contact us.

Keep Fit Wednesday 10.00 – 11.00 Eileen Scott 0796 9929 733 Scottyartois@hotmail.com Improve mobility, flexibility, strength, balance and general wellbeing, whilst having fun and making new friends. All are welcome. Try the first session for free.

Bristol Concert Wind Band Wednesday 19.30 – 21.30 Ian Maitland-Round Info@bcwb.co.uk 0117 4057369 Bristol Concert Wind Band (BCWB) has rehearsed at St Peter’s since 2001 and enjoys an excellent relationship with the Church providing concerts and playing at our Carol Services. BCWB is among the premier wind band in the Bristol area.

Nightingale Valley Community Choir Monday 19.30-21.00 Anya Szreter 07720 390275 Nightingale Valley Community Choir is a fun and friendly group for all levels of ability (or lack of!). No auditions and no need to read music. Performances include Saint Mary Redcliffe Treefest, Beese's Brizday and twice yearly concerts in collaboration with our two sister choirs, Arnos Vocale and The Redcliffe Singers. More information can be found on our website, https://www.keepitvocal.com/ Come and have a free trial session.

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