Brislington Community News No 66 for the week from 29th June 2024
Brislington Community News
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Page 5 Top tips
Page 10 Events in Brislington this week
Page 15 Great Summer Events coming soon
Page 23 Interesting opportunities
Page 26 Plenty of worthwhile ways to help out across Brislington
Page 29 Regular weekly and monthly activities across Brislington
Page 35 Wellbeing and mental health
Page 38 Beyond Brislington From Page 44 Around the Brislington churches
Top Tips
Top Tip
Recycle overripe bananas by putting them in your garden. Their sweet aroma attracts beneficial insects like butterflies, bees, and ladybugs. Additionally, as the bananas decompose, they release nutrients into the soil, acting as a natural fertilizer, enriching the garden and promoting healthier plant growth. More details/photos: https://bit.ly/4biomgf
Events in Brislington this week Pages 11-15
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During July, Hungry Horse will be raising money for Macmillan by passing a Macmillan torch around 16 of our sites from pub to pub starting in Portsmouth and finishing at the Lodekka.
As we are the final pub, we will be holding an event at the end of July and was wondering if anyone would have any donations for prizes and Tombola. Dates and event still to be confirmed but just putting the idea out there
BS4 Sunday Market on the 4th August!
An event held at Green Works on Sunday 4th August. The event starts at 11:00 and finishes at 16:00. The event has been tagged in the food & drink category We still have a few stalls left to fill but everyone is welcome to come check it out.
Creatives, Cooks and Crafters head on over to Green Works for our first Sunday Market. Free and families welcome. Please grab a free e-ticket Here if you can so we can get an idea of attendance!
Stalls include (but not only):
Bespoke Furniture, Handmade Jewellery, Face Painting, Second-hand Clothes, Caribbean Food
Tuesday 20th August
This year’s Victory Park Community Picnic planning is underway.
The idea behind this event is no or low cost for the families of Broomhill and Brislington to attend in the school summer holidays when patience and money is running out. To engage with the park and have fun with the wider community.
I am looking for any community groups that would like to come along and maybe run an activity or perform in some way.
- sports group or activity?
- outdoor yoga session)
- dance/music group? (any choirs out there)
- craft or tell us about your hobby?
- children's entertainer happy to offer a free sample of your show?
- children's author who would like to read your book or lead a storytelling session.
Do send me a message if you are able to come and support us on.
Interesting Opportunities Not to miss
Pages 24-25
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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.
Wellbeing and mental health Pages 36-39
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Beyond Brislington
A LORRY driver who killed a cyclist in a “terrible accident” has been spared jail, thanks to a plea from his victim’s parents
Justice and mercy Here
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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
The gospel story has, as so often, so many layers and perhaps one of them is ‘compare and contrast’. Contrast the high born, probably well off synagogue leader, Jairus, with the poor, ill, woman who has spent everything to no avail; 12 years link them –Jairus’ daughter was 12 years old and the woman (whose name we are not given) had been suffering for 12 years. Compare that Jesus heals both high born and the lowly without distinction.
What’s a churchwarden?
Every parish church has usually two churchwardens who are elected each year by parishioners. After their election, they take their oaths:
“I declare that I will faithfully and diligently discharge the duties of the office of churchwarden for the above parish during the period of my appointment”
Churchwardens are generally responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the parish. These responsibilities include various aspects of administration, plant operations, and personnel. Their work is not just the maintenance of the church building but helping the smooth running of the church. In this capacity, wardens are considered the leading lay member of the congregation, and, during the incumbency of a priest, may have varying duties and responsibilities according to the customs of the parish, the canons of the diocese to which the parish belongs, the desires of the priest, and the direction of the parish board and/or the congregation as a whole.
Members of congregations are welcome to attend the occasions when their churchwardens are sworn in as below
Monday 24 June 2024
for St Matthew's Church here
Tuesday 16 July 2024 Book the Welcome Evening here
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
St Christopher’s church
Reflection
Tuesday 25th June 2024
Calming the Storm
Our reading on Sunday took us to Jesus' calming of the storm, as illustrated here in Rembrandt's painting. For reflection today a poem by Bruce Prewer which draws on the disciples’ questions to one another - "Who is this, even the wind and waves obey him.“
To know what keeps you afloat; to let another hand steer; to be safe in a foundering boat: who is this Jesus?
To be see when there’s no light; to trust when nothing’s clear; to confront the powers of night: who is this Jesus?
To speak the word that saves; to know God is even here; to command the wind and the waves: who is this Jesus?
St Cuthbert’s church
St Luke’s church
CongratulationstoournewChurchWardens:Gwyn WilliamsandPhilThomas,bothlicensedbythe ArchdeacononMonday,andbotharefabulous!
HugethanksaswelltotheequallyfabulousMalcolm Thorne,who'snowsteppeddownasWarden,forallhis hardworkanddedicationoverthelast7years.
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
Brislington United Reformed Church
Brislington United Reformed Church
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