No 51 Brislington Community News 16th March 2024

Broomhill Infant and Nursery School Bristol

We are excited to share that we are opening a second Nursery Class in September as our first class has proved so popular. Please come and have a look around if you are interested.

Please help us to spread the word ...

As we now have nursery children waiting for a place, we will be opening a second nursery class next school year. Our Nursery provision is from age of 3 years old.

Our new nursery class will be opening in September 2024.

Children will be able to attend wrap around care 7.30 am5.30 pm as well as school holidays. Our prices are much cheaper than private nurseries so if you know of anyone needing a place, please let them know. Thank you

Community groups and activities in Brislington church halls

What a choice!

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

Every year, we need to raise over £4 million to continue delivering our lifesaving service, providing emergency care to people in a state so critical they require the specialist skills of our team at the scene of an incident.

As a charity, we rely on support from individuals like you to continue doing this vital work. Your regular donation through the lottery will help keep us flying, so we can reach more people in need.

People like Stuart, who suffered life-threatening injuries after a fall at work – you can read his story on our website. And young Dylan, whose life we saved following a seizure - watch a video about Dylan’s story.

Each day, we treat around five people just like Stuart and Dylan. Thank you for helping us be there.

Every £1 spent on the lottery is a chance to win up to £1,000. You will receive your lucky numbers in the post, and prize winners are paid automatically so there is no need to claim. Our winners are drawn every Tuesday, and you can see the results on our website here.

Friends of Eastwood Farm

local nature reserve

This Saturday, 16th of March, is the day of the Great Avon River Litter Pick, where many groups all along the river from Bath to Bristol will work together to make it a fit place for all who walk along the banks. Recent flooding has seen an increase in detritus along the banks and on the flood plain.

If you're free we would love your help. Please come along at 10.00, meeting at the Shedquarters, at ///bind.bars.soon on What3Words. This is down the tip lane from the Whitmore Avenue entrance. Just follow the road right down and round to the left, then go down the lane that leads to a yard with our store at the back. Bring a cup and enjoy a cuppa after

Community litter pick 10am on Saturday 23 March.

It’s time for one of our regular litter picks in Brislington West. If you’d like to join us, we’ll be meeting in Repton Road Car Park. All equipment will be provided. Hope to see you there

Then and now

Starting a series of pictures of Brislington places, past and where they still exist, present Pictures courtesy of Jonathan Rowe and the Brislington History & Conservation Society

Sandy Park

Brislington House

The old telephone boxes - where were they?

1.Wootton Rd

2.Birchwood Rd outside PO.

3.Birchwood / Jersey Ave

4.Langton Court just along From Ho Ho entrance to park.

5.Next to Normans shop across from Boots.

6 Facing Where the Bloomfield Pub use to be just off Bloomfield Rd

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

What's On / March 2024 at St Anne’s House

Little Feast Community Lunches

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

Helping Ukraine, helping ourselves

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

We have lived by an assumption…

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

We are heading rapidly through Lent and have now arrived at the 5th Sunday which is also known as Passion Sunday. After this week we start Holy Week with Palm Sunday leading us through the sadnesses to Good Friday, the absence of Saturday and the joy of the Day of Resurrection, Easter Day

Why Passion Sunday? We can be passionate about something or someone, indicating strong feelings; but here it’s the root meaning that is highlighted –of suffering and in particular of Jesus’ sufferings both in anticipation and in the actuality of the cross of crucifixion

Around our Brislington churches

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 Anne’s Church

St Christopher’s church

St Cuthbert’s church

St Luke’s church

Mothers’ Day

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.

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 Community News Follow

Brislington Community Forum

Brislington Community Page

St Anne's Community Group

Brislington People's Group

Friends of Arnos Court Park

Together for Bristol

Brislington Ward Councillors

West Brislington

Jos Clark

Andrew Varney

Quarterly newsletter, 'Focus on Brislington West' delivered to every household across the ward. You can also sign up for a monthly eFocus at: BristolLibDems.org/localefocus.

Facebook: Brislington Liberal Democrats

Twitter: @BrisLibDems

@AndrewJVarney

@josclark6

Instagram: andrewjvarne

East Brislington

Katja Hornchen

Tim Rippington

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