What's on in Filton ... email shane@filtonvoice.co.uk

St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park BS34 7PS

Booking essential places are limited. Cost £3

More information email: communitygarden@filtontowncouncil. gov.uk or visit www.facebook.com/ filtoncommunitygarden

See more on Pages 26 and 27

Filtones Choir

Come and exercise your lungs and meet new friends every Wednesday afternoon from 1.45-3.45 at St Teresa’s Community Rooms (behind the Church)

71 Gloucester Road North, BS34 7PL. We sing four-part harmony, so all voice ranges are welcome and there are no auditions. Contact Dot on 0117 9690654 or 07870 984760 or Janet on 0117 9241534 or email dorothy.bryant@ btinternet.com We’ll be delighted to talk to you.

Ebenezer Church

Mondays COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

9AM – 10:30AM

Simple breakfast of croissant or pain au chocolat, cereal, toast and hot drinks for £1.50. Toys available for pre-school children.

Wednesdays

FOOTPRINTS 2PM – 3:30PM

Group for senior citizens in our local community, with meals, activities and special events - www.ebe.org.uk/ footprints

Thursdays

TASTE CAFÉ 10:30AM – 12:30PM

Drop-in community cafe with affordable homemade cakes, lunches, etc.

FOODBANK OUTLET 1PM – 3PM

If you are at a crisis point and struggling with food, then please contact the foodbank about getting support - call 0117 472 5172.

Fridays

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST 9AM –10:30AM

Simple breakfast of bacon butty, cereal, toast and hot drinks for £1.50. Toys available for pre-school children. AFTER SCHOOL HANGOUT 3:30PM – 5PM

Different zones with crafts, games, books, homework space and a free meal. For families with primary school aged children. Sign up each week herewww.ebe.org.uk/afterschoolhangout

Speedquiz Night

Friday 31st March. For details go to www.ebe.org.uk/speedquiznight

Regular updates and details of other local warm welcoming spaces - www.ebe.org.uk/ welcomingspace or contact Ebenezer Church Office on 0117 9791399

Concord Wind Band

We are a friendly, mixed ability band, playing music for fun. We rehearse at the Beechwood Club, Beechwood Rd, Fishponds, Bristol. BS16 3T every Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm, with a tea break. We welcome new members. Contact Jayne on 07880724948

Filton Bookworms

Are you interested in joining a reading group? Come along to the Bookworms monthly reading group at Filton Library!

1st Monday of each month 5:45pm

-6:45pm If you are interested in Joining, please as inside the library.

Phone: 01454 868006 or Email: Filton. library@southglos.gov.uk

Bristol Male Voice Choir

Always been keen to sing? Come along to our rehearsal nights, 7pm - 9.15pm on Thursdays in St Andrew's Church, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. No need to read music, no audition, just a voice test to establish whether you are tenor, baritone of bass. We cover many musical styles, enjoy singing in a great social vibe as we prepare for our regular concerts in local and national venues. From the Beatles to Mozart, from classical choruses to classic pop. Ffi : www.bristolmvc. org.uk; Facebook; or contact Steve: secretary@bristolmvc. org.uk; or ring 07776447699; or 07587143220

Filton historical group

Programme of talks 2023

Wednesday 29 March - 7.30 pm 'The Great Exhibition of 1851' - John Stennard

Wednesday 26 April - 7.30 pm AGM plus - 'The Myths & Legends of Sabrina, Goddess of the River Severn' - Nicola Haasz 'Lothlorian'

These talks will be held in St. Andrews Church, Elm Park, Filton. All talks will start at 7.30 pm. There is plenty of free parking available in the adjacent Church car park.

Please note that the February talk is different from that originally planned. Guests (or those who wish only to come to selected talks) will be asked to pay £5 per session. Please pass the information on these talks to anyone you feel might be interested. We welcome all comers, especially new members.

The venue is very spacious, but in order to be careful, we ask that anyone who is feeling unwell, has covid, or has recently been in touch with anyone with the virus, should not attend.

Filton Garden Club

We meet at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of every month, (except January). We are a very friendly club & welcome new members. If you enjoy interesting talks & slideshows on various aspects of gardens, plants etc., & daytrips to gardens of interest, please come along & join us. We meet at St. Andrew's Church, Elm Park Filton, Bristol BS34 7PS

Dance Moves keep fit

Tuesday, 2-3pm at St Peter's Church Have fun whilst improving your general wellbeing. Suitable for all ages. For further information, contact Eileen Scott, Tel. 07969929733/ email scottyartois@hotmail.com

North Avon Speakers Club

We are a public speaking group associated with Toastmasters International. We usually meet every first and third Thursday of the month, at BAWA Filton, between 7:15pm and 9:30pm. Currently we have both types of meetings, 'In Person Only' meetings and 'Hybrid' which allows people to join in online via Zoom. Email: northavontm@gmail.com for more details.

Hidden Heroes Celebration Event:

Saturday 15th April

- Filton Community Garden naturaltheatre.co.uk/ hidden-heroes

Join the Natural Theatre Company as they celebrate the Hidden Heroes of Filton, in a jam packed family event!

See poster Page 26

APRIL

Gardening Get-togethers 11am - 1pm alternate Saturdays

Sat 1st

Sat 15th

RHS Big Seed Sow and Swap

Bring your memories to the Hidden Heroes fun day in the garden

1pm at FACE a Mosaic Workshop

Sat 29th

Planting, sowing and weeding!

For gardening bring your gloves, enthusiasm and hope for good weather. Tools and guidance provided.

*Online updates at facebook.com/FiltonCommunityGarden