No 62 Brislington Community News 1st June 2024

Brislington Community News

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Page 6 Events in Brislington this weekend

Page 12 Great Events coming soon

Page 24 Plenty of worthwhile opportunities to help out across Brislington

Page 31 Regular weekly and monthly activities across Brislington

Page 36 Mental Health support

Page 39 Beyond Brislington

From Page 41 Brislington churches

Masses of Festival of Nature activities Here

Arnos Vale Cemetery Bioblitz

(Totterdown, Bristol)

10 am - 1 pm

Bath Road, Arno's Vale, Bristol BS4 3EW

Audience: Everyone

Accessibility: under 18s to attend under adult supervision

Organised by: RSPB Bristol at Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust

Create a biodiversity snapshot together! RSPB Bristol holds a bioblitz in a new green space each month. For this Festival of Nature special, discover the flora and fauna of Arnos Vale Cemetery. From woodland and pond to wildflower meadow, record what is found with the iNaturalist app. This data will help a global community of scientists and conservationists. Everyone is welcome, from nature novices to seasoned bird nerds! Bring your wildness about wildlife and, if you have one, a camera smartphone. If you’re under 18, please bring an adult with you too.

Great events coming up soon across Brislington Pages 13-22

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 All the activities Here

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

St Anne’s House Open House

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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

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 Pages 36 – 37 Return to top

Beyond Brislington

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

From now we work our way through the 21 Sundays of the green Trinity season. In the bible readings, there is a lovely story from the Old Testament (Jesus’ scriptures) of the young boy Samuel woken by a voice calling him and thinking it was his master. In fact he was being called by God into his new life ahead. Name it conscience, impulse, Spirit of God, but we all have a calling if we listen

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.

Church services across Brislington June 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 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

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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Brislington United Reformed Church

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