Community Clubs and Associations

Let us help you find people for your team sports - darts, skittles, football, cricket, etc. If you need new members or teams to play against, or just want the public to know where your event is taking place, then email us your details.

Ashton Aces Netball Team

Ashton Aces Netball Team is a newly established team currently looking for new recruits. They train on a Monday night at Ashton Park School 7.00pm-8.30pm. If you would like to get fit and have some fun at the same time then why not go along.

Bristol City Junior Supporters Club

Bristol City Junior Supporters Club are looking for experienced players from year 2 - 8 at school to join their successful club. Tel 07811178418.

Tennis Opportunity 'For All'

Saturday Tennis Coaching at Greville Smyth Tennis Club (in the park at Greville Smyth next to the Bowling Green).

9 - 10am  Adults. Greville Smyth members £4, non members £5.
10 - 10.45am  5 - 7 year olds. Members £2.50, non members £3.
11 - 11.45am  7 - 10 year olds. Members £2.50, non members £3.
12 - 1pm  Teenagers. Members £3, non members £4.
Sessions exclude holidays, half term and bank holidays.

Call 07872627333.

Indoor Cricket

The Southville Deli sponsor a local indoor cricket league, which play at the Indoor Action Sports (the old Whitchurch Sports Centre) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday weekly, at 8.00pm all year round. No nets and no need for practise. £5 a game. All welcome. If interested please contact The Southville Deli.

Women's  Five-A-Side-Football

Windmill Hill Dynamos are looking for new players to join their women's five-a-side-football team. They play at Windmill Hill City Farm on Saturdays from 10.00 - 11.00am, and on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 - 8.00pm. Although they play at the farm, they are not exactly spring chickens and the emphasis is on fun, rather than fast and furious. For further details call Ann on 923 1442.

Southville Running Club

New meeting place for Southville Running Club.

The club now meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening, between 6 - 6.15pm at the Southbank Centre in Dean Lane (top floor in dance studio), Bedminster for a 6.30pm start.
Course's include slow, intermediate, advanced and technical runs. All welcome.
For further details, call Dave or Emma on 0117 902 8656 (work) or 0117 939 1137 (home) before 9.00pm. Email: info@southvillerunningclub.co.uk.  Website: southvillerunningclub.co.uk.

Southville Centre Circuit Training

Southville Circuit Training takes place every Monday, 7.30 - 8.30pm at The Southville Centre (side buildings in Beauley Road). Warm-up, circuit training and stretching. Self-paced session that works all your muscle groups and is cardio-vascular too.  Work as hard as you like at each station, no pressure but it is motivational. Friendly sociable group. Just turn up. Presently £2 per session. Contact - Adrian Harrison 07871 108105.

Brownies & Rainbows

146th Brownies and Rainbows meet on Tuesday evenings at Ebenezer Church Hall in British Road.
Rainbows, 5 - 7yrs meet at 4.45 - 5.45pm and Brownies, 7 - 10yrs at 5.45 - 7.00pm. For more details please call Rachel on 0117 9632493.

Hotwells and District Allotments Association

The Hotwells and District Allotments Association have 6 sites around South Bristol - Alderman Moore's, Kennel Lodge Road 1 and 2, the Meadows, Bower Ashton and White City. If you would like to become a member, or would like to find out how to go about getting an allotment, please visit their website www.hwdaa.co.uk

Southville Gardening Club

Southville Gardening Club meet monthly at St Paul's Church, Coronation Road, Southville. If you are interested in becoming a member or would just like more information please call the club organiser on 0117 966 0563.

Life Drawing

A small group of friendly people get together on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm - 9.00pm for life drawing sessions using professional models. The sessions take place at 6 Beauley Road, Southville and cost £5 each. If you would like more details about joining the group please call Sue on 0117 9530674.

Ashton Vale Youth Club

Ashton Vale Youth Club is for children aged eight - thirteen years old. It provides two football courts, table tennis, snooker, and a computer room. Open for mix groups on Thursday evenings from 6.00pm - 9.00pm (subs £1).

If you would like to hire the premises for a party, at the cost of £35 for three hours, please call Julie on 07919 625670.

Ashton Vale Youth Club can be found in Silbury Road, Ashton Vale.

 

New Mums Club

Held fortnightly at the Southville Centre, Fridays 11am-12.30pm.  A fun get
together specifically for mums with bumps or young babies.  Come along and
catch up with other mums in a friendly, supportive and informative
environment. There is always a short talk on a mum relevant topic plus you
can find out about washable nappies, try out a range of baby slings, get
your baby’s hand or footprint captured onto a piece of pottery and much
more!  Just £4 a time including free drinks and cakes. For directions and
more details log onto www.newmumsclub.co.uk or call Rachel on 01275 374909.

Brunel Walking Group

Brunel Walking Group was formed in 1999 and is a friendly group of youngish adults in their 20’s and 30’s who enjoy walking locally. They currently have over 250 members enjoying a full programme of events which include leisurely paced strolls, 17 mile hikes, cinema nights, theatre evenings and pub crawls. Many of their walks meet near St Mary Redcliffe church. If you’d like more information please check out their website at www.brunelwalking.org.uk or simply go along!

acta Community Theatre

acta Community Theatre is an arts charity based in Bedminster. They offer free youth theatre and arts groups for local people.

Are you aged between 12-19 years old?  Then why not join the Vibe Youth Theatre at the acta Centre on Tuesdays, 5.00-7.00pm. 
For people aged 55+, the Older Persons Arts (OPA) group is welcoming new members. OPA takes place at the acta Centre on Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm.

Also look out for the new Bedminster Kids Theatre coming soon!
Please visit the website www.acta-bristol.com to take a look at the full weekly session timetable.

 

The Girls Brigade

The 37th Bristol section of The Girls Brigade - a Christian international organisation for girls and young women - are welcoming newcomers to their meetings, which happen every Tuesday evening at Totterdown Baptist Church.

The girls are split into age reflective groups, from explorers aged five to seven up to the young leaders, aged 15 plus.

The girls and young women learn skills and have fun while gaining awards and making new friends at the meetings. All officers and helpers have been trained and have been CRB checked.

A small fee of £1.50 is charged and uniform is supplied after six weeks attendance. For more information please visit the website at www.thegirlsbrigade.co.uk