No 61 Brilington Community News 25th May 2024

Brislington Community News

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Page 6 Events in Brislington this weekend

Page 12 Events coming soon

Page 24 Plenty of worthwhile opportunities to help out across Brislington

Page 30 Regular weekly and monthly activities across Brislington

From Page 41 Brislington churches

Half term

We wish all children, parents, teachers, staff and governors at our Brislington schools a restful break over the half term

Councillor Andrew Varney,

The Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor of Bristol 2024 to 2025

"I am absolutely honoured and delighted to be representing our beautiful city of Bristol as Lord Mayor for 2024 to 2025. Coming from a humble background, it is certainly a position I never expected to have.

I was born and raised in Weston-super-Mare in 1968. My father was originally from Bristol and my mother was from Bath, so I have a great affinity towards the West Country and have always enjoyed visiting its historic towns and cities and walking and cycling in the beautiful countryside.

In 1986 I left home to study for a degree in Geography at Plymouth Polytechnic and later a PGCE at Oxford University. Like many young people, I wanted to travel and see the world and so spent several years teaching overseas in Hong Kong and Japan.

I met my partner, Robbie, in 1998 and we spent ten years in Dublin before moving together to Bristol in 2008, settling first in Knowle and then Brislington.

Until recently, I was teaching at an international school in Clifton. I like working in international environments as I enjoy meeting people from all over the world and learning about different cultures. I also love the fact that Bristol is such a great multicultural city, and I am looking forward to meeting as many people as possible and celebrating this city's wonderful diversity during my year as Lord Mayor".

Bristol Walkfest

We’re again hosting a walk for the Bristol Walkfest, which will take place on Saturday 25th May at 11:00.

We’ll be meeting at the playground on Eastwood Road BS4 4RR and following the red trail of our walking routes.

The commentary will focus on the history of the site and the work The Friends of Eastwood Farm do to maintain the nature reserve. The walk will end at Beeses, so perfect for refreshments after the walk

Brislington Conservation & History Society

This month’s meeting will be May 30th at St Cuthbert’s church, Sandy Park Road, 7.30pm.

There will be a short talk about Holymead School, which opened in 1905. We will have a collection of old photos of classes, staff & groups on display from 1920s-1980s, which you can take away for a donation to BCHS. Come along and find yourself!

£5 admission, including raffle ticket & refreshments.

May Half Term at St Anne’s House

We have two brilliant workshops and taster sessions for young people to get involved in. Both are free, however booking is essential - please see below for how to book.

1. Film-Making Session with Screenology, Tuesday 28th May, 13-18 year olds

First off, we are partnering up with Screenology to run a fun introductory workshop into writing, acting, directing, and camera handling for 13 - 16 year olds.

Tuesday, 28 May, 1.30 - 5pm, meeting at St Anne's House then travelling over to Screenology. ALL WELCOME, no need for experience.

Sign up Here

2. Taster Session for Summer Sessions: Campfire Lunch, Wednesday 29th May, 12-2pm

A taster session for the Summer Sessions happening in the holidays for 11 - 16 yo's. This taster is a chance to engage in a mix-up of activities and have your say on the future sessions. We'll have a campfire lunch in the woods, meet one another, and chat.

Wednesday 29 May, 12 - 2pm, meet at St Anne's House. Again, ALL WELCOME, no need for experience.

Sign up Here

Where is St Anne’s House?

St Anne’s House is here. Join our whatsapp announcement group by clicking here.

07718106953 @bricksbristol www.stanneshouse.org

New neighbourhood with more than 500 homes planned on Bristol border

People can find out more about the plans on the dedicated project website, where they can also share their views and comment on an interactive map of the area. Comments and questions are also invited via email, phone or post.

Bellway is staging a community drop-in event at Hungerford Community Centre and Social Club, on Hungerford Road, between 3pm and 7pm on Wednesday, June 5. People will be able to meet the team, find out more and ask any questions.

The developers behind plans to build up to 555 new homes on the edge of Bristol will aim to submit detailed plans this summer. Bellway wants to create a new "environmentally sensitive community of up to 555 homes" on a site next to the Brislington Park and Ride in Bristol.

The fields are between the Brislington Park and Ride and the former Wyevale Garden Centre on the A4 Bath Road in Brislington, right up against the city boundary with Bath and North East Somerset. The housebuilder is proposing a new neighbourhood, off the A4 Bath Road, which would bring sustainable transport links, investment in the local infrastructure and provide around 190 affordable homes, as well as the opportunity for community-led and self-build homes.

Friends of Eastwood Farm

The Great Big Green Week

8th and 16th June

The Great Big Green Week (GBGW) is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate crisis and protect nature. For the third time, Friend of Eastwood Farm are teaming up with Bricks (St Anne’s House) to put together a local programme to join in. So far we plan a Big Balsam Bash (control of invasive species), the launch of a community climate action plan for our neighbourhood, a gardening workshop, opportunities to chat about green things, and some other events .

Do you know about any green/climate-related events, such as clothes swaps, litter picks, green art projects that happen during or around the dates of the GBGW? Do get in touch with Gaby (gsmeier@btinternet.com), these events could be included in GBGW, and more people will hear about it.

To read more about GBGW nationally check Here

Across the country, people and communities are making swaps every day to help create a safer, greener future. This #GreatBigGreenWeek, let’s #SwapTogether for good Join the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature, taking place between 8th and 16th June Get involved at greatbiggreenweek.com today!

Save the date!

This year we are celebrating our past, present and future! The group is one of the oldest in Bristol and back in the 1960's put on two BBQs for over 20k people in Arnos Vale Park, the event was to fundraise enough money to buy the grounds and build the hut we still use today. This summer we will hosting another (albeit it on a smaller scale) at The Wigwam on Saturday 8th June, alongside all the games and activities for the children we will have a bar, bbq and plan to unveil a plaque thanking individuals for the work they have put into the group since being formed in 1908.

So, if you an exmember, currently involved or just fancy coming along to have an afternoon of fun bag some tickets now!

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St Anne’s House Open House

Please complete the form Here to express your interest in attending a Bristol City Council Children's Centre parenting group. We will be in touch to confirm that we have received your details and to talk you through the different group options available to you (eg. locations, days and times). If you would prefer to contact us to register your interest, please call 07721311497 or email psso@bristol.gov.uk

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Can you volunteer one hour of your time?

Plans are well underway for the next market. This is taking place as part of the fantastic BS4 Arts Trail happening Saturday 15 June.

We are looking for volunteers who can spare an hour of them time to help with the event. Activities include, setting up and taking down the market stall umbrellas and tables, helping run the PA system and performances and distributing flyers on your street ahead of the event

If you are able to help make this free community event a success, please email Brislingtonvillagemarket@gmail.com

Regular weekly and monthly activities across Brislington Pages 30-34

Broomhill Food Club!

Broomhill Food Club runs on Tuesdays at St Peters, junction of Allison and School Rds. It is open 1-2:30. Open to everyone within walking distance of Broomhill, it saves food waste and saves you money! It is £4 for a food box, containing a variety of goods, from fridge items such as meat, dairy or ready meals, bread, cereal, tinned goods, pasta/rice, lots of fresh fruit and veg. Content of box varies each week and veggies/vegan catered for too. All served up by wonderful local volunteers!

Just turn up to join the club - there’s no commitment, you don’t need to go every week.

Thanks - Cheryl Warner, Co-op Member Pioneer

Mental Health support

Many, many, of us have times of poor mental health or need support for Alzheimer’s or Dementia. There are many opportunities for support available to us all in the following pages 16-21

Beyond Brislington General Election

“Good grace, a commitment to truth and integrity, respect and kindness”

Read about it Here

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

So now we move on into the long summer reaches of Trinity Sundays, beginning this week with Trinity Sunday itself

Christian understanding that God is ‘Tri-unity’ goes back to the earliest days of experiencing God and reflecting on scripture – both Old and New Testaments.

We experience God as Creator, as the foundation of everything; we experience Jesus as the presence of God experiencing our human condition; and we experience God as invisible but essential aspects of our lives – love, joy, peace for example, known as the ‘fruits of the Spirit’

Around our Brislington churches

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The Church Urban Fund publishes data on the demographics (poverty, education, life expectancy etc) of every parish in the country. These provide a really interesting picture of the four parishes which make up Brislington – their differences and similarities and where they are in relation to the rest of the country

Brislington: St Cuthbert - Parish Data - CUF

The population of this parish is 6222. It ranks 4426 out of 12239, where 1 is the most deprived parish.

Brislington: St Anne - Parish Data - CUF

The population of this parish is 6992. It ranks 3505 out of 12239, where 1 is the most deprived parish.

Brislington: St Luke - Parish Data - CUF

The population of this parish is 8250. It ranks 1908 out of 12239, where 1 is the most deprived parish.

Brislington: St Christopher - Parish Data - CUF

The population of this parish is 3547. It ranks 4681 out of 12239, where 1 is the most deprived parish.

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,

Church services across Brislington May 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 Livestream can be seen Here

St Anne’s Church

St Christopher’s church

St Christopher's Church Hall Weekly Events

MONDAYS Time for Tots 9:15am to 11:30am Play time for youngsters, parents and grand parents 07825278045 or 07818 097926 Beavers, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 6 to 8 year olds jen@145scouts.co.uk

TUESDAYS Story Stars 10:00am; 11:00am and 12:00pm Sensory story telling for babies to 18 mths info@storystars.co.uk Yoga with Sheri 6:30pm to 8:00pm All levels are welcome 07468 438120

WEDNESDAYS Slimming World 4:30pm to 8.00pm. A friendly and active group 07867 783911

THURSDAYS Cubs 5:30pm to 7:30pm 8 to 10 year olds jen@145scouts.co.uk

FRIDAYS Perform Dance and Drama 3:30pm to 6:15pm 4 to7 yrs and 7 to 12 yrs perform.org.co.uk Scouts 6:30pm to 9:30pm. 10 to 14 year olds jen@145scouts.co.uk

St Cuthbert’s church

St Luke’s church

Blessing of the handbells and the handbell ringers at St Luke’s

Activities in St Luke’s Church Hall Brislington

Monday

6.00pm: Every week in term time. Rainbows.

7.30pm: Every week Creative Stitchers

Wednesday

2nd Wednesday Mothers’ Union

3rd Wednesday St Luke’s Ladies

4th Wednesday Alzheimer’s Memory café

7.30pm Every week St Luke’s Players Drama Group.

Thursday

7.30pm Every week 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

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.

Nightingale Valley Community Choir

Monday 19.30-21.00

Anya Szreter 07720 390275

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