No 35 Brislington Community & Churches News 25th November 2023

Brislington community and churches News No 35 for the week from 25th November 2023

🌸 Wild flower planting at Arnos Court Park 10.00 am Saturday 25th November We have a large number of wildflower plug plants to get into the ground before winter sets in.

These have been funded through the WECA (West of England Combined Authority) Pollinator Fund.

If you would like to help, bring a trowel and meet in Arnos Court Park near the slope at 10am this Saturday, 25 November.

A book in aid of BRACE dementia research charity has been compiled by a local author, Nancy Thorne.

It’s a book of 'anecdotes and general nonsense,’ – just right for a Christmas present Available at St Luke’s church or directly from Brace Here £4.95 All proceeds go to the charity

Having a sort out before Christmas?

We would love to have your saleable items to sell at our Nearly New Fundraiser. No need to find a charity shop open with space, we will come and get your items!

Do you need some gifts for others or yourself?

We would love to see you and your money at our Nearly New Fundraiser. Come browse and find a bargain. There will be refreshments too!

The Friends of Eastwood Farm.

For the last 3 years we have produced a calendar.

The photographs are all taken in Eastwood Farm by local photographers. This makes it the most local calendar you can buy. A perfect way to enjoy the beauty of Eastwood Farm from the comfort of your armchair.

A new series Interviews with people across Brislington Each week there will be a brief interview with someone across our Brislington community

This week Naomi at These Two Hands In Sandy Park Here

Winter Warmer Offer Asda has launched a special winter warmer offer for people over 60 where they can get soup, roll and unlimited tea and coffee for just £1 in its cafés. This offer is available from now until the end of February 2024.

Selected Asda stores also run a Community Cuppa campaign, creating space for community groups that may otherwise struggle to meet due to rental costs or high energy costs.

Spaces will be available on weekdays in November and December from 2pm to 6pm and all community group members who visit will receive unlimited free tea or coffee.

For people who are deaf or hard of hearing

For people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Our Repair Café

The Repair Café comes to Brislington every month, but are taking a break in December. But there are many other nearby locations to go to Check out Here Every November, it feels like we see more and more adverts encouraging us to empty our bank accounts to buy more and more stuff which leaves clouds of greenhouse gases and a trail of waste.

So let's choose a different path. Here are our five top things the marketers don't want you to do: #1 Repair something! https://therestartproject.org/repair-options/ #2 Support your local repair shop https://creativemedia.org.uk/bristol-repair-cafes/ #3 Get informed emissions.https://therestartproject.org/podcast/cli mate-history/? #4 Take action https://repairreusedeclaration.uk/email-your-mp/ #5 Embrace pre-loved stuff So whether you're buying, selling or donating, think reuse first.

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

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.

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

Beyond Brislington COP28 is about to begin What’s COP28?

Why is it important to us all?

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 Forgiveness?

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

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 St Peter St Anne St Cuthbert St Luke Christopher (Methodist) Sunday 26th November

Christ the King Wednesday 29th November

10.00 am Holy Communion

10.30 am Sunday Worship

10.30 am Holy Communion (Christ the King)

10.00 am Worship Together

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 This Sunday we come to a great seasonal change, the change from a long series of Sundays after Trinity going right back to the early summer. Now we head towards Christmas, but before that we have four Sundays of Advent – meaning ‘Coming’ and it’s about preparation. Christmas is indeed coming as can be seen in the shops and we are beginning to prepare for it, but Advent Coming has a deeper sense of preparation – preparation for the time when we face judgement – and that’s what Jesus’ story in today’s gospel is all about – have a look if you dare!

St Anne’s Church

St Anne’s Festival Café Thanks to Immy and Stanley for making wonderful cakes

St Christopher’s church

St Cuthbert’s church

St Luke’s church

The Julian Trust night-shelter 10.00am service on Sunday 26th November The Julian Trust provides hot meals, showers and warm beds for the homeless in Bristol. There will be a collection in St Luke’s church to support the shelter over the next few weeks. They will be grateful for: • warm clothing: coats, scarves, fleeces, hats, gloves, boots • toiletries including new disposable razors and female sanitary products • non-perishable food, particularly: Hot chocolate, coffee, sugar, biscuits, tomato ketchup • Tinned stewing steak, tinned ham, spam, corned beef, tinned tomatoes, sweetcorn, peas, • new boxer shorts, socks, sleeping bags, blankets

Toy & Gift Service Sunday 3 December Collection of toys and gifts for disadvantaged children in Bristol. These will be distributed by the Salvation Army. They have asked for new unwrapped gifts for 7 – 10 year olds. Gift vouchers for older children would also be of great help.

Christingle Service Sunday 10 December at 5.00pm and highlights the work of the Childrens Society Their Collection Candles are available in church to take away and fill with loose coins.

The five Loaves & two Fishes Christmas appeal To be in church no later than 10 December please.

“You give them something to eat” In the early 1990's four Sisters from our Community moved to Ashley Road and we have had a presence here ever since. As part of our lives of prayer and active service, Sisters began giving out small food parcels to about 12 people who came for food each week. However, this soon grew and for many years now is around 250-300 people a week in all types of need. Poverty in the UK is a disturbing reality we see every day.

Hats, gloves, scarves and socks, for men and women Toiletry sets, for men AND women £15 Argos or One4all gift cards for children – or donations towards a card

St Peter’s Methodist church

St Peter’s December Services Sunday 3rd Dec 10.30 Sunday worship Sunday 10th Dec 1030 Carol Service with Bristol Concert Wind band Sunday 17th Dec 10.30 Holy Communion Sunday 24th Dec 10.30 Sunday Worship led by Jonathan Pye Chairman of the Methodist District 6.00 Christmas Eve Family Service Sunday 31st Dec 10.30 Sunday Worship.

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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