Mothers’ Day
Quiz Night at URC
Road Works Ahead
Saturday Kitchen
Food Bank donations
Easter Services
New Vicar at St Luke’s
Much more
The Sisters at Loaves and Fishes have written to let us know that they are collecting Easter Eggs to be able to share the joy of Easter with the families who visit the food bank at this time of year.
Please bring Easter Eggs to St Luke’s church if you would like to help, and to ensure that they get there in time we need them here by 10 March at the latest.
The Bath Rd, Sandy Park Rd, St Philips Causway junction will be closed overnight from 2000 to 0600 every night from Monday 11 March to Friday 15 March.
Bus service 1 will divert via Wells Rd Callington Rd Eagle Rd and Wick Rd in both directions. No stop in Sandy Park or at Burger King, Paint Factory or Otterdown Bridge will be served.
X39/39/349 & 522 will follow the same diversion as far as Eagle Rd where they will turn and resume normal route. Bus stops along Bath Rd from Ragle Rd to Three Lamps will not be served
Some happy readers!
Beavers, Bingo, Brislington Carers Group, Brislington History Group, Brislington School of Dance, Bristol Concert Wind band, Broomhill Food Club, Brownies/Guides, Chair dance, Changes Support Group, Coffee morning, Craft & Hobbies Club, Creative Stitchers, Cubs, Flow Yoga, Gardeners’ Club, Hound plus Puppy Training, Karate, Keep Fit, Kick Boxing, Kung Fu, Line Dancing, Little Elephants, Little Treasures, Luncheon Club, Memory Café Alzheimers, Perform Dance and Drama, Pilates, Postnatal, Rainbows, Repair Café, Rockout Baby, Scouts, Slimming World, St Luke’s Players Drama, Story Stars, Taekwondo, Tai Chi, Time for Tots, Trefoil Guild, Zumba, Tea Club,
Why not have a look by clicking on any of these?
St Anne’s Hall
St Christopher’s Hall
St Cuthberts Hall
St Luke’s Hall
United Reformed Church
St Peter’s Methodist Church
People often ask where they can donate food locally - I am Member Pioneer for Co-op St Anne’s and Broomhill and we have food donation points in both stores. The one in Wyatts View goes to Family Action Food Clubs and the one in Broomhill goes to a food collection at Broomhill Juniors School. Any indate, sealed, nonperishable items gratefully received (no fridge/freezer items).
Thanks!
The Trussell Trust
We know the solution is for our social security system to be fit for purpose. More than 150,000 of us stood together and signed our petition calling for an Essentials Guarantee. Read about the day we handed it in.
We Have a donation box at the Broomhill co-op to help with donations
Following the success of the inaugural BS4 Arts trail in 2023 we are returning for our second year.
The 2024 BS4 Arts Trail will take place on 15th & 16th June 2024 to coincide with the St Anne's House Open Studios weekend. It’s a wonderful celebration of creativity and community in the BS4 area of Bristol.
The form to take part can be found at https://bs4artstrail.co.uk/get-involved/
The deadline for applications 31st March 2024 in order to be included on the printed arts trail maps.
If you are a venue wanting to host artists or a local business wanting to advertise in the map please email bs4artstrail@gmail.com
St Anne’s residents enjoy some homemade food, chat to others, and learn some tips
Cibomatto Kitchen, Friday 15 March, 7pm
Join for a special dinner by the incredible Cibomatto team.
Bristol Jar Squad, Sunday 17 March
Bristol Jar Squad is back with an extra special Palestinian fundraiser.
Create for Confidence - Focus Group Tuesday 19 March, 4.30 - 6.30pm
Researchers from the Create for Confidence project want to hear your views in a paid focus group!
Just Transition: Games Night Tuesday 21 March, 6.30 - 9.30pm
Join us for a free, fun-filled evening of games, quizzes, and getting imaginative
St Anne’s Young People Tuesdays, 5pm - 7pm
Our weekly youth sessions are running weekly for 13-16 year olds.
4 O’Clock Club Thursday 07 & 21 March, 4pm - 5.30pm
Join us after school for the 4 O'Clock Club,
Language Cafe Thurs 07 March + 21 March, 2pm - 3.30pm
Come along to the free languages cafe!
Reengage, activity for 75 + year olds in Brislington Tuesday 12 March, 1 - 3pm
Join for our monthly social meet up and gentle activities session for people over 75.
Healthy Ageing - Free strength workshop Saturday 16 March, 2 - 3pm
Bristol Co-operative Gym Trainer Tim is running a free strength workshop for you to trial out.
Lucy Razz - Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Tuesdays, 6pm - 7pm
Lucy is returning to St Anne's House this march, with her regular Vinyasa Flow Sessions!
More information about all of these
Here are two local Bristol people taking initiatives to wartorn, winter bombed Ukrainians.
Both have fundraisers:
Chris Monks: Gofundme
DrivingvehiclestoUkraine
Simon Porter: Justgiving
Enablingrefugeestoleavethefrontline
Why not consider supporting them?
BothChrisandSimonareknowntothenewslettereditor
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.
Now we are in the time of Lent – lasting forty days (excluding Sundays) until Easter, during which in the early days, adults and families prepared themselves to be baptised on Easter Day.
This Sunday we have a mid Lent break, sometimes known as ‘Refreshment Sunday’ or ‘Mothering Sunday’ or more commonly Mothers’ Day
‘Mother here can refer to our own human mothers; to the Church which is sometimes thought of as our mother, and of course also Mary, the mother of Jesus
Whichever we relate to, we should be thankful
services across Brislington March 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 Cuthbert St Luke St Peter Methodist
Easter services across Brislington 2024. There’s a great choice of churches, times and types of services across the Brislington churches. You’ll be very welcome! St Anne St Christopher Live stream Here
Wednesday 27th March 7.30 pm Agape Meal and Communion in Church Hall
Thursday 28th
March
Maundy
Thursday
Friday 29th
March
Good Friday
7.30 pm Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at St Luke’s
10.00 am Family Service followed by Hot Cross Bun workshop
Saturday 30th
March
Easter Eve
Sunday 31st
March
Easter Day
7.00 pm Communion Service with URC church At St Peter’s
10.30 am at United Reformed Church 12-3.00 pm Good Friday Reflections at St Anne’s and St Luke’s
8.00pm Easter Vigil At St Cuthbert’s
5.45 am Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast (Arnos Park Hill and then Church Hall) 10.30 am Communion Service At St Peter’s 10.00 am
Easter Day Holy Communion
10.30 am All Age Holy Communion Celebration Service with Baptism
10.30 am Easter Day Holy Communion
10.00 am Easter day Holy Communion
St Luke’s Hall
Monday 12th March
6.00pm Rainbows: 7.30pm Creative Stitchers
Wednesday 13th
2.30pm Mothers' Union
7.30pm Drama Group
Thursday 14th
7.30pm Line dancing
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.
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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