No 45 Brislington Community News 3rd February 2024

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Bristol Craft & Flea Wassail at Woodcroft Community Orchard Chocolate Lots & lots at St Anne’s House Brislington Brook Friends

Woodcroft Community Orchard Off Birchwood Road, Brislington Postponed due to storm Isha Now on 4th February More information Here Everyone is welcome to join us for singing, live music and of course blessing our trees for another fruitful year. So please bring an instrument or something to bang along Some cash for donations - we will have our very own Mulled Woodcroft Community Orchard Cider and Apple Juice and some seasonal snacks available You’ll need: A torch, A camping/reusable mug if you have one, Wear wellies or boots (it is muddy), Wrap up warm All the family welcome along. As we embrace this age-old tradition with Wassail songs, stories around the fire and crafts.

You are welcome to tour our site too, to find out more about what we are about how you can get involved.

Note, this is a dog-free event. No dogs will be allowed onto our site.

Language Cafe Thursday 08 Feb, 2pm - 3.30pm free.

Come along to the free languages cafe at St Anne’s House! Everyone is welcome, whatever your language background. You don’t need to speak more than one language to attend. The only thing you need is an interest in learning more about language(s) and dialects. Following sessions will be on /All 2pm3.30pm: • 8th, 22nd February • 7th, 21st March Email: multilingual.cafe.BS4@gmail. com with any questions of if you'd like to come along.

Saturday 17 February 11am - 2pm - free.

Join us for a day of warmth, creativity, and community at the St Anne’s Creative Warmer.

Whether you’re interested in writing, nature and climate, or just want to pop in and see what’s going on, this event has something for everyone.

To find out more specifics that will be happening on the day, please visit here.

Bristol Light Festival All about it 2nd -11th February 5.00 -10.00pm Here

Friends of Brislington Brook Clearing the stream Next Meetings 7.00pm February 7th at the Langton - election of Chair and Treasurer (amongst others). Anyone interested?

10.00 am February 11th Bramble bash at Nightingale Valley More Information Here

The Big Plastic Count is back from 11-17 March, and we’re really excited to let you know that registration is NOW OPEN!

Register now Here

In 2022, a quarter of a million people from households, schools, businesses and communities across the country made The Big Plastic Count the biggest ever investigation into UK household plastic waste. By counting your plastic waste for 1 week, you helped us to reveal a shocking truth: that the UK throws away 2 billion pieces of plastic every week, only 12% of which is recycled.

In 2024, governments will be negotiating a Global Plastics Treaty that could finally phase out plastic production for good. And so, we’re doing The Big Plastic Count again - this time we’ll be using the results to convince UK ministers to lead the way at these talks and push for a really strong treaty.

It’s a massive opportunity, but we have to act fast…and we need your help INVITE A SCHOOL TO TAKE PART We believe that young people have the power to help shape the future of the planet. That’s why we want to get as many schools to take part as possible!

If you have any connections within the education community - maybe you are friends with a teacher, or perhaps you have a child who is currently in school we would greatly appreciate your support by helping us to spread the word.

We have a dedicated schools page on our website where teachers can register their class, as well as find out about the educational resources that we offer, which you can find at the link below. It would be wonderful if you could share this with a teacher who might want to participate.

The best & fairest chocolate in the world Read all about it Here

The Real Easter Egg More Here

Winter Wellbeing/Gardening Come and join our friendly wellbeing group. We meet on Wednesdays during term time at Broomhill Junior School.

We will be doing some seasonal outdoor gardening (weather dependant) as well as indoor options to include wellbeing and mindfulness as well as opportunities to meet new friends.

Eligibility aged 19+ with few or no qualifications

Starts: Wednesdays Mornings 9.00-11.00am Broomhill Junior School Allison Road, BS4 4NZ Contact: Catherine.Landon@bristol.gov.uk 07785 702454 to book

Helping Ukraine, helping ourselves Here are two local Brislington people taking initiatives to wartorn, winter bombed Ukrainians.

Both have fundraisers: Chris Monks: Gofundme

Simon Porter: Justgiving Why not consider supporting them?

Both Chris and Simon are known to the newsletter editor

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

4 O'Clock Club Thursday 08 Feb, 4pm - 5pm - free.

A self-led space for parents and children to get together 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.

Free healthy snacks and hot drinks will be provided.

Calling All Volunteers! We’d love your support.

Contact Georgia to volunteer for future sessions: georgia@bricksbristol.org

Poetry for everyday, Brislington - Creative Writing Workshop.

Join writer Jack Young for a free Creative Writing Workshop at St Anne's House.

Saturday 17 Feb, 11am - 1pm.

This creative and fun workshop will look at the poetry of the mundane, thinking through what it means to pay attention to small moments, things that are often left behind, and the intimacies of the world we live in. We will work with familiar objects and places and transform them through art-making, using techniques such as automatic writing, collage, and collective narrative-building.

No previous experience is needed. Open to all ages and abilities.

The workshop is part of the BRIZ programme 2024, and will help create ideas for the upcoming summer issue, with the opportunity to have your work published in the publication. BRIZ is the community newsletter for all things Brislington, to find out more about the printed newsletter please visit: stanneshouse.org/projects/briz.

Book here

Valentines Day Quiz Wednesday 14 Feb - 6pm - 10pm Lovebirds and brainiacs, get ready to put your love knowledge to the ultimate test! Join us at St Anne’s House for a Valentine’s Quiz Night like no other.

Expect an evening filled with brain-teasing love trivia, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and heart-melting prizes. This isn’t your typical Valentine’s Day celebration; it’s a humorous and light-hearted take on love and knowledge. Whether you’re single, taken, looking for love, just love a good quiz, this night is for you. Secure your spot now for an evening of love, laughter, and trivia – book here. Any questions contact erin@bricksbristol.org

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Beyond Brislington

Slavery was abolished in 1833 Wasn’t it?

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Racial Justice Sunday Here This year’s Racial Justice Sunday resources explore the movement of people from their homelands to the places they now call home and examine the motivations behind this movement – the journeys made, and the reception or welcome received on arrival. According to the latest figures from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), ‘At least 108.4 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. Among them are nearly 35.3 million refugees, around 41 per cent of whom are under the age of 18.’

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

In the beginning…

Where did it all start?

With the Big Bang?

Out of nothing A Singularity Ex Nihilo In the beginning God In the beginning with God, Jesus Christ In the beginning with God, the Spirit of God

Around our Brislington churches

Church services across Brislington February 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 Christopher

St Cuthbert

St Luke

St Peter Methodist

10.00 am 10.30 am Holy All Age Communion Together

10.30 am Holy Communion

10.00 am Word and Worship

10.30 am Morning Worship

St Anne Sunday 4th February

Wednesday 7th February

Sunday 11th February

10.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Morning Prayer

10.30 am Holy Communion

Ash 10.00 am Wednesday Imposition of th 14 February Ashes & Holy Communion Sunday 10.00 am 10.30 am th 18 February Holy Messy Communion church Wednesday 21st February Sunday 10.00 am th 25 February Holy Communion Wednesday 28th February

10.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Sunday Worship

10.30 am Holy Communion

10.00 am 10.30 am Holy Holy Communion Communion

10.30 am Morning Prayer

6.30pm Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion 10.00 am 10.30 am Holy Morning Communion Worship

10.30 am Holy Communion

10.00 am Worship Together 10.00 am Holy Communion

10.30 am Morning Worship

St Anne’s Church

St Christopher’s church

St Cuthbert’s church

St Luke’s church

Living in Love and Faith The Living in Love and Faith course is being offered by St Luke’s church as its Lent course this year. It will be supported by an independent facilitator and will take place in St Luke’s church hall.

Everyone is welcome, from Brislington churches and the wider community Meet at 7.15pm for Tea & Coffee. Start session 7.30pm prompt and finish 9.00pm Monday 19th February Tuesday 27th February Tuesday 5th March Tuesday 12th March Tuesday 19th March Church Parade, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4LS The Course aims to help Christians think more deeply about what it means to be human.

It provides a structured and accessible way for local groups to engage in and reflect on Living in Love and Faith, a major exploration of Christian teaching and learning about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.

The five sessions of the course each address a key question: * What does it mean to learn together as followers of Jesus Christ? * How does our identity in Christ relate to sex and gender? * What kinds of relationships does God call us to? * Where do our bodies and sex fit into all of this? * How do diversity and difference affect our life together as a church?

Each session includes an opening reflection about learning together, followed by teaching, time for discussion and Bible study.

Watch the Living in Love and Faith Course trailer

What’s on at St Luke’s Community hall Week beginning 5th February

Monday 5th 6.00pmRainbows 7.30pm Creative Stitchers

Thursday 8th 7.30pm Line Dancing.

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.

Brislington United Reformed Church

Brislington United Reformed Church The Grove Brislington Bristol BS4 3LG www. Brislingtonurc.org.uk Weekly activities Monday. Zumba with Kate 10am. & 6-45pm

07988787710

Chair dance/ Pilates 2-3pm Pilates 3-30-4-30 Tuesday. B Well Pilates 10-15am Postnatal 11am

07539217177 07984582228

Martial Lifestyle Kick Boxing 4-8pm

Gio 07849245975

Wednesday. Senior Tea Dance Club 2-4pm

Pat 07802478459

Brownies 5-30

Amanda 0117 9510066

Gardeners club 1st Wednesday of the month 2-4 Thursday. Little Elephants 9-11am Zumba with Kate 6-45

Hannah 07496193408 07988787710

Friday. Zumba Gold with Nicky 10-10-45am

07914338216

Hound Plus puppy training 5-30pm

07598696633

To hire our hall either: Visit our web site www.brislingtonurc.org.uk Raphael 0117 9777534

0117 3825478

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