Brislington Community News No 67 for the week from 6th July 2024
Brislington Community News
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Brislington Community News Contents
Page 4 Top tips
Page 7 Events in Brislington this week
Page 12 Great Summer Events coming soon
Page 23 Plenty of worthwhile ways to help out across Brislington
Page 27 Regular weekly and monthly activities across Brislington
Page 35 Wellbeing and mental health
Page 39 Beyond Brislington
From Page 41 Around the Brislington churches
Top Tips
Events in Brislington this week Pages 8-11
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CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS
Eastwood Farm Calendar
The deadline for submitting images is 31st July 2024
Selling calendars has allowed us to fund projects at Eastwood Farm for both humans and wildlife and we really want to continue doing this.
If you visit Eastwood Farm please bring your cameras or phones and take some spring and summer shots for us. Alternatively you can submit photos that you taken on a previous visit to Eastwood Farm.
This Year we particularly want to include macro (close up) shots of flowers, insects, birds etc
Please read through the conditions of submission
1. Photos should be in landscape orientation
2. From whichever device is used, phone, I pad or tablet, please use the highest picture settings available. e.g. largest file size or best picture quality
3. Do not include any people in the picture. This may infringe privacy law.
4. When sending in a photo this gives FoEF the rights to publish.
5. Images can be close up macro shots of insects or flowers or be beautiful views, or anything in between.
6. Images can be from a previous visit but must be taken at Eastwood Farm
7. Images should be sent to: EastwoodFarmcalendar@gmail.com
8. Please include your full name and age if under 16 The calendar will be on sale in early October, so perfect for Christmas presents
East Bristol Children's Centres
Spaces available on this Dad and Baby group please help us spread the word
DAD + BABY GROUP STARTING SOON
Join the next block of these fantastic Dad and Baby sessions starting Friday 5th July at St Anne's Park Children's Centre!
Follow this link for more info and to book your place: Or contact Mia on 07909 909390
Brislington Conservation and History Society celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a members only party on July 25.
Originally formed after a public meeting in St Luke's Church Hall in 1984 the society was originally Brislington Conservation and Amenity Society. Formed to celebrate and conserve Brislington, past , present and future, the group formed the Brislington Conservation Area, and helped to preserve the Victorian villa, Lynwood, on Bath Road, now restored and converted into flats after 30 years of neglect. BCHS have produced two books of local history photographs, "Brislington" (1995) and "Brislington Revisited"(2008), plus many leaflets on Brislington's past, as well as organising many exhibitions, talks and guided walks. The society has a large archive of old photographs of Brislington, as well as other material and information.
Monthly meetings are held usually at St Cuthbert's Crypt, Sandy Park Road at 7.30 on the last Thursday of the month. Most events are open to non members.
The next event is a Talk & Walk at St Luke's Church on Saturday, August 17th at 2pm led by Jonathan Rowe, Chairman of BCHS.
Sign Up Here
'Big BS4 Book Hunt' Summer 2024
The summer holidays are almost upon us and Kate’s Book Corner is organising a 'Look for a Book' event for the local children. Usborne reading books will be hidden around the Brislington/BS4 area for children to find and take home for free! I am looking for businesses to sponsor the event with a donation of £40 (Box of 50 books) or a contribution towards this. In return I will shout you out on my page and I will also include business card/flyers in the pack alongside the book. Please get in touch if you would like to donate or know a business who may be interested.
You can also follow the event here Kate Stilwell Independent Usborne Organiser
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.
Hope for Ukraine Bristol
On Saturday a group of volunteers came together to pack up our fourth full lorry of humanitarian aid.
This lorry is now heading to Suceava, Northern Romania, where our partners here will then determine the areas of most need and gradually transport into some of the needy outlying areas in Ukraine.
This lorry is full of your donations, from tools to food parcels and clothing to medical equipment, the people of Ukraine will be very grateful for your generosity.
Watch this space for updates of our lorry as it makes its way to its final destination!
Website - https://hopeforukraine.org.uk/
Email - info@hopeforukraine.org.uk
Phone - 07933 712584
Have a great week! #HopeForUkraineBristol
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 36-38
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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
The bible passages today have a theme running through them about truth telling, especially telling the truth to power (and to ourselves about ourselves). The prophet Ezekiel tells the government that they are on the wrong track and Jesus is scorned and derided by the people of his hometown because they are not willing to hear truth from someone they know
Around our Brislington churches
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Church services across Brislington July 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
Revd Les Isaac OBE -
Serving the Common Good
Reflection - Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Words that move us..
I mentioned on Sunday a talk given by Revd Les Isaac at the 2022 National Prayer Breakfast - a gathering organised by a cross party group of Christians in parliament - and how it had deeply affected at least one of the politicans present. Here it is. a little longer that usual at just over 10 minutes, but well worth viewing as we engage in matters political this week...
Listen Here
St Cuthbert’s church
St Luke’s church
South Bristol 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
Brislington United Reformed Church
Brislington United Reformed Church
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