Brislington Community and Churches New Yearsy News No 40 for the week from 30th December 2023
Happy New Year!
1. Better to light a candle than curse the darkness 2. Better to pick up rather than drop litter 3. Better to know a neighbour than ignore them 4. Better to give than to receive 5. Better to welcome refugees than be fearful of them
The camels are coming! Christmas continues to 12th Night when the wise ones come Don’t waste or shorten Christmas!
Tuesday 2nd January Brislington back to school Best wishes to all our schools
First Snowdrop Prize A prize for the first picture of a flowering snowdrop in Brislington
Brislington Christmas Litter Pick
Day Three of the Twelve Days of Christmas Litter-pick! Today, I was joined by local residents Guy, Tessa, Nick, & Elizabeth. We managed to amass quite a haul in a short space of time in the Sandy Park Road area of the ward. On Day 4, I’ll be heading to Arnos Court Park and surrounding streets. If you’d like to join me, I’ll be at the King’s Road entrance to the park at 10am Friday 29. For future days, drop a line and I’ll let you know where: cllr.andrew.varney@bristol.go v.uk
Brislington’s Mouse Trail 2023 Can you spot these curious little visitors to our local shops this November - January? Brislington’s own version of a magical Unicorn Trail is back for a 3rd year for exploring our festive high streets.
These enchanting visitors will again be popping up in windows of local shops and cafés in St Anne’s, Brislington Village, Broomhill and Sandy Park Road over the festive period. Locals and shoppers can follow the trail for free, explore the wide choice of local retailers and discover a fun way to support our local shops and high streets this Winter. Word puzzles in each Shopping area to unscramble. Can you find the letters & unscramble the festive words? Broomhill Shops _ _ _ _ _ Sandy Park Road Shops _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ St Annes Shops _ _ _ _ _ Brislington Village Shops _ _ _ _ _ & _ _ _ Answers will be posted on www.greaterbrislington.org in January Greater Brislington Together … is a small but official organisation, formed to help Brislington community groups and volunteers obtain funding and work together to help the area flourish. 2023 has been a pleasure to work together with...
What to know more? go to https://greaterbrislington.org/get-involved/
Allotments News Dear allotment applicant, We have launched a public consultation on the proposed changes to Bristol's allotment rent, tenancy agreement and rules, as well as the draft Parks & Green Spaces Strategy. These would increase allotment rents and revise our current tenancy agreement, to help us better manage our allotments and the service we provide. As you are currently on the allotment waiting list, we would like to hear your views on our proposals. Since the adoption of our last Allotments Strategy in 2009, interest in food growing – both nationally and locally – has surged; a trend which accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. This rise in interest has seen allotment waiting lists grow to almost 8,000 people. This increase requires a shift from focussing on purely improving allotments sites, to considering how we can increase access to food growing opportunities. Read more Here
St Anne’s House Regular activities / social events Here
St Anne’s House is a creative and community hub grown from the ambition of local communities in St Annes and creative communities in Bristol. Here you will find creative and community projects, rooms to hire, a cooperatively run gym, play therapy, social prescribing, artist studios, coworking, artist project space, theatre studios, massage therapy, wellbeing and much much more. Our aim is to build community resilience, foster connections, grow local talent, inspire creativity, and provide a space to test out new ideas https://stanneshouse.org/, @bricksbristol, stannes@bricksbristol.org or call us on, 07709264201
Beyond Brislington
What was the Holodomor?
Do you dare to click Here ? Or watch this film
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 Christmas is not over and will continue through to Twelfth Night – the coming of the (three) Magi, bringing their gifts to Mary and Jospeh for Jesus The wider world has been preparing for Christmas since September and then suddenly on Boxing Day it’s all over. But the churches have a longer Christmas which begins on Christmas Day and continues to the coming of the magi(cians) at Epiphany twelve days later.
Around our Brislington churches
Wednesday 3rd January
Church services across Brislington January 2024. There’s a great choice of churches, times and types of services across the Brislington churches. If you have not been to one yet or recently, you’ll be very welcome! St St St St St Peter Anne Luke Methodist Christoph Cuthbert er 10.00 am Holy Communion
Epiphany Sunday 10.00 am 10.30 am 7th January Holy All Age Communion Together Wednesday 10th January
Holy Communion
Sunday 14th January
10.00 am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 17th January Sunday 21st January
10.30 am 10.30 am Holy Word and Communion Worship
10.30 am 10.30 am 10.30 am 10.30 am Worship Holy Holy Holy Communion Communion Communion 10.00 am Holy Communion
10.00 am 10.30 am Holy Messy Communion church
10.30 am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 31st January
10.30 am 10.30 am Worship Holy Communion 10.00 am Holy Communion
Wednesday 24th January
Candlemas Sunday 28th January
10.30 am Holy Communion
10.00 am 10.30 am Holy Sunday Communion Worship
10.30 am 10.30 am Holy Worship Communion Together 10.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Worship
St Anne’s Church
Patricia Crewe RIP Many people knew and appreciated Patricia Crewe at St Anne’s church and well beyond. Patricia’s funeral service will be at 10.45 am on Friday 29th December at St Anne’s church, Salisbury Road And afterwards at the Langton All are very welcome Donations to Bristol Children’s Hospital
St Christopher’s church
Advent’s four candles are completed by the fifth Christmas Day candle Shine as a light in the world
St Cuthbert’s church
St Luke’s church
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.
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