Holy Week through to Easter Day in Brislington
Next week, known as Holy Week, is the week in which Christians celebrate the heart of their faith and so we are giving prominence in the newsletter to the events that follow the journey of Jesus’ last week on earth, particularly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
On Thursday evening is the remembrance and re-enacting of Jesus’ Last Supper with his closest friends when he showed what real power – the power of self giving love - is like; and asked us to re-member him in the sharing of bread and wine
On Friday mid-day is the remembrance and taking to heart of Jesus’ death on the cross through which he showed what sacrificing his life for all humanity looks like
On Saturday is a day of absence
On Sunday, Easter Day is the celebration of the Day of Resurrection, beginning with a Sunrise service in Arnos Park. It’s a day of joy when we know that our physical death is not the end of our story, but the beginning of another chapter in it
All are most welcome to learn about and share in the story of this week
We are also highlighting below, the Muslim month of Ramadan and the Jewish festival of Passover all of which overlap and are inter-related at this time of year
Holy Week 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 streamed Here St Cuthbert St Luke St Peter Methodist And United Reformed Church
Wednesday 27th March 7.30 pm Agape Meal and Communion in Church Hall
Thursday 28th March
Maundy
Thursday 7.30 pm Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at St Luke’s 7.00 pm Communion Service with URC church At St Peter’s 10.00 am Family Service followed by Hot Cross Bun workshop 10.30 am at United Reformed Church 12-3.00 pm Good Friday Reflections 1.00-3.00 pm Good Friday Reflections
Saturday 30th March
Easter Eve 8.00pm Easter Vigil At St Cuthbert’s
Sunday 31st March
Easter Day 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
For Muslims, the month of Ramadan has started when there is a special attention to fasting between sunrise and sunset, prayers and acts of charity.
At the end of each day, the fast is ended with a joyful meal, Iftar often celebrated with friends from the wider community – you can ask to be invited.
At the end of the month there is the great festival of Eid on Tuesday 9th April
Passover (Pesach) is celebrated this year from April 22 to April 30 commemorating the anniversary of the Israelite escape from slavery in Egypt as told in the Hebrew (and Christian) bible.
On the first two nights of Jewish people hold a Seder and enjoy a ritual-rich 15-step feast, which centres around telling the story of the Exodus, eating matzah and bitter herbs and singing late into the night.
Passover lasts for 8 days in the Diaspora and begins on Monday 22nd April and ends at nightfall on 30th April
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
https://bs4goodgardens.co.uk/nominations/ Nominations will remain open until end of day 31st March. No exceptions! Don't rely on your neighbours doing it, get nominating! And PLEASE sign up to be a judge whilst you are there, it's a really enjoyable task to do alone, with a friend or with the kids! Judging will take place during the whole month of June.
We have very exciting prizes to be won which I will release more details about soon but you don't want to miss out!
Over the Easter bank holiday weekend our services will be running the below:
Friday 29th March - Sunday timetables*
Saturday 30th March - Saturday timetables
Sunday 31st March - Sunday timetables
Monday 1st April - Sunday timetables*
*except A1 Airport Flyer: standard Mon-Fri timetable
firstbus.co.uk/easter
A great Repair Cafe for March! People brought in a variety of items including all these
If you have something needing a repair our friendly volunteers will next be in St Cuthbert's Church Hall on Saturday 20th April 10am-12pm. We are looking for additional volunteer repairers - sewing, general repairs or electrical, we need a variety of skills to support this wonderful community project
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
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
Community Gardening at St Anne's House!
To hear about opportunities about how to get involved in growing parties and help us develop the space at the front of the building for growing, wildlife and social space then fill in our form here.
We will be hosting sessions in Spring and Summer where you can share ideas, help out and learn (or share your knowledge with others!).
Questions? email
georgia@bricksbristol.org
Just Transition: Games Night
Thursday 21 March, 6:30 – 9:00 pm (doors open from 6pm).
Come and join us for a fun-filled evening of games and quizzes.
Expect food, drinks, silly prizes and possibly a bit of well-managed chaos!
It will be a chance to play, get imaginative and think about our dreams for the city as well as connect with others from the local community. We will be setting up teams at the beginning so you’re welcome to come alone or come as a group.
Pay what you think, suggested donation £3
More Info Here
Saturday 18 May, 2 - 5pm
You are invited to a special evening of wild food tasting, drinks and talks with best-selling Author Andy Hamilton!
What to expect:
• Savour an exclusive tasting menu specially curated
• You’ll be indulged with five seasonal wild food tastings, along with two seasonal cocktails.
• Andy will guide us through the tasting experience, sharing insights, tips, and captivating anecdotes about the wild ingredients used in each dish and cocktail. Read more about the event here The going rate is £25, however if you are super keen to come along and can’t afford this right now, there is a sliding scale option, as well as different bundle options for those wanting to attend with their family or friends.
This Thursday’s drop-ins, Thursday 21 March
- Morning Meet-up, 10 - 12.30pm
A social meet up, to chat over a cup of tea.
- Language Cafe, 2 - 3pm
Come along to the free language cafe! Open to everybody.
- 4 O’Clock Club, 4 - 5pm
A self-led space for parents and children after school. Tackle some homework, make something, chat and meet others! Guardians must attend with their children for the duration of their visit.
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 Conservation & History Society
Sandy Park
Church Hill House c.1905 and now. It was St Luke's Vicarage from 1896 – 1981 and a private boy's school for 50 years from 1799.
I went for meal with a load of electrictians last night. None of them wanted starters, they just went straight for the mains.
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
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We Have a donation box at the Broomhill co-op to help with donations
