No 64 Brislington Community News 15th June 2024

Brislington Community News

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Page 10 Events in Brislington this week

Page 19 Great Events coming soon

Page 22 Interesting opportunities

Page 30 Plenty of worthwhile ways to help out across Brislington

Page 33 Regular weekly and monthly activities across Brislington

Page 38 Beyond Brislington

From Page 41 Around the Brislington churches

Holymead School D Day commemoration

Events in Brislington this week Pages 11-18

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Will take place indoors if the weather is bad or too windy for bouncy castle to be outside

Refugee Week

Refugee Week (17 – 23 June) is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking asylum.

With the general election just around the corner, this year's Refugee Week is an important opportunity to demonstrate public support for treating those seeking safety in the UK with compassion and kindness. More information Here

Bristol Refugee Festival

Explore what’s on offer here. We’re adding new events all the time – tune into our Facebook and Instagram and sign up for our monthly newsletter to get the latest news and updates.

Check out our ‘best of 2023’ photos here for a taste of what’s to come!

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Interesting Opportunities Pages

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Quick! Go tidy up those bins, pull those slugs off your dahlias, and plant those last minute window boxes, judging is open!! Judging will remain open until the end of the month. Have an amazing time and good luck everyone!

Discover the history of your house with these one-to-one sessions at Bristol Central Library. Every Wednesday, 12-1pm.

These sessions will take place in the Local Studies Library on the first floor. You will learn all about the resources we have available which will help get you started on your research. The sessions are led by Noel Campbell, library volunteer, who has extensive experience in local studies research.

Booking is essential. Tickets are limited. Book now via Eventbrite.

Book Now

Walk and Talks are now open to women in South Gloucestershire

We are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer Walk and Talks to women aged 18 or over who live or work in South Gloucestershire.

These are an opportunity to meet with a female police officer or PCSO in your local area and show them areas in which you feel vulnerable or unsafe.

We can then work to make improvements, whether that’s working with the council to make changes or putting on increased police patrols in certain areas.

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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

Activities in St Luke’s Church Hall Brislington

Monday

6.00pm: Every week in term time. Rainbows.

7.30pm: Every week Creative Stitchers

Tuesday

7.30pm Gemini Drama Group

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.

Beyond Brislington

What happened when 10 teens gave up their smartphones?

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

In today’s story, Jesus speaks to us about how our small actions can lead to great outcomes. We plant a seed – sometimes deliberately in a conversation or an action –and God, the Holy Spirit does the rest. The only questions are whether we trust enough to plants seeds and to look around from what grows from them

Around our Brislington churches

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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

Will take place indoors if the weather is bad or too windy for bouncy castle to be outside

Will take place indoors if the weather is bad or too windy for bouncy castle to be outside

St Christopher’s church

St Cuthbert’s church

St Luke’s church

South Bristol Methodist Church – St

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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