Community Events
Tabletop Sale: 28th January
On Saturday 28th January, a tabletop sale is going to be taking place at FaithSpace on Stackpool Road from 10am until 1pm. To book a table in advance at the cost of £4, please call 0117 9660522. Refreshments, handmade baby goods, gifts cards and bric-a-brac will all be available to purchase. All funds go towards the User Friendly Fund.
Chinese New Year: 28th / 29th January
Chinese New Year celebrations take place on 28th and 29th January at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. All are welcome to go along, there is no charge.
Sea Hear Storytelling: 7th February
On Tuesday 7th February at 11am, why not join professional storyteller Sarah Mooney for adventure stories of the high seas at ss Great Britain? The stories are for pre-school children aged 3-4 years, but younger siblings are welcome!
Southville Gardening Club: 7th February
Southville Gardening Club will be hosting a slide show and talk entitled Growing and Showing Sweet Peas at Pauls Church, Coronation Road at 7.30pm on 7th February. To find out more about the group, please call 0117 9661361. Non-members welcome!
Quiz Night: 10th February
A quiz night is going to be taking place on Friday 10th February at St. Pauls Church, Coronation Road, Southville. The quiz is for teams of four people and the cost is £4 including supper. All are welcome to go along!
Tabletop Sale: 11th February
A tabletop sale is going to be taking place at Zion Bristol, Bishopsworth Road, Bedminster Down on Saturday 11th February. Bric-a-brac, games, clothing and much more will be available. Tables are available for £5 each - call into Zion to book!
Dinodiscovery Day:
14th & 15th February
Arnos Vale Cemetery will be holding two Dinodiscovery days due to popular demand, following last years dino family event. The days are the perfect place to discover prehistoric treasures and create dinocrafts to take home.
Adventure Talk: 15th February
On Tuesday 15th February, why not join David Hempleman-Adams at St. George’s, Park Street, for a talk on his challenges and achievements?
David Hempleman-Adams was the first person to complete the explorers’ grand slam, which saw him conquer the North and South Geographic and Magnetic Poles and scale the highest mountain in each of the seven continents. David was the also the first to solo pilot a balloon to the North Pole.
Tickets cost £12 and the talk will be in aid of The Mitchemp Trust, a youth development charity that helps young people through adventure. To find out more, please email jsochacka_hotmail.com.
Wildlife Fair: 18th February
On 18th February, meet local naturalist, conservation and environmental groups at the wildlife fair at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. The fair is an opportunity to explore, enjoy and get involved in the natural world. The fair takes place between 10am and 4pm. Admission is free.
Tabletop Sale: 25th February
FaithSpace, Stackpool Road will be holding a tabletop sale on 25th February. To book a table in advance for £4, call 9660522. Refreshments, baby goods and bric-a-brac will be available, and money raised will go to the User Friendly Fund.
Eco Film Night: 25th February
FaithSpace on Stackpool Road will be holding an Eco Film Night. The evening is going to be taking place at 7.00pm. To find out more, call 0117 963 6194.
Gallery Talk: 25th February
On Saturday 25th February, why not enjoy a talk on Bristol high street fashion during the 50s and 60s with Catherine Littlejohns at M Shed? This event supports An Eye for Fashion exhibition programme and takes place at 11am.
Charity Choir Concert: 25th February
On Saturday 25th February, why not Join Bristol Male Voice Choir and the Gurt Lush Choir for a Gurt Winter Concert at the Colston Hall? All proceeds from the concert will go to St Peters Hospice. The concert takes place at 7.30pm.
Vintage and Antiques Market:
26th February
The next Bath Vintage and Antiques Market takes place on Sunday 26th February from 9.30am, featuring all kinds of art and antiques. To find out more, visit www.vintageandantiques.co.uk.
Coffee Morning: 29th February
On Wednesday 29th February, National Federation of Occupational Pensioners will be having a coffee morning at Snooker City, Broadwalk Shopping Centre at 10am. Anyone in receipt of an occupational pension is very welcome. Come along, meet up with friends and make some new ones! To find out more, call Mervyn Bullock on 01275 836953.
Malago WI Meeting: 29th February
Malago WIs next meeting is going to be taking place on Wednesday 29th February at Bedminster Methodist Church at 8pm. The meeting is a chance to meet women in south Bristol. To find out more, please email wearemalagowi_googlemail.com.
Blue Without U Ball: 10th March
A ball in memory of all men lost to prostate cancer is going to be held at Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel. Tickets include champagne on arrival, a three course dinner and entertainment. To order tickets, please call 0117 323 5690.
Volunteers Needed: February Onwards
The Carers Support Centre, a charity that supports unwaged family carers, is currently looking for volunteers. If you enjoy meeting people and would like to make a difference, this could be the role for you. To find out more, please call 0117 9589903.
Community Theatre Shows
Coast, a festival of community theatre created with migrant communities, is going to be hosted by acta community theatre from Monday 26th until Thursday 29th March 2012.
The event will include communities in Holland, Germany, Poland and the UK, and is going to be a celebration of the unique role of community theatre.
A full programme of the festival is going to be available soon. To register your interest, please email info_acta-bristol.com or visit the website http://tinyurl.com/3eu7klw.
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Netball Sessions
Would you like to play netball purely for fun, to meet new friends and learn new skills, then come along to Ashton Park Sports Centre at 8pm on a Wednesday evening and you will get all of the above. Just bring a drink and wear comfortable clothing and trainers. Cost is £2.80. Even if you have never played before, or the last time you played was at school this is your session. If you are unable to make this session, I have 15 others that you might. Please ring me on 07872407216 or e-mail me on sue.anderson_englandnetball.co.uk.
Bemi Volleyball Club
Bemi Volleyball Club is looking for players.
Bemi is a fun and sociable club open to players of all levels, ages and experience.
The club practises every Thursday and plays matches in the local Bristol & District league, of which they are reigning champions.
If you are interested in playing then training is at Bedminster Down School on a Thursday evening from 8pm or contact info_bemivc.co.uk for more information.
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
Southville Running Club, meet up every Tuesday evening between 6 - 6.15pm on the steps or in the foyer of Bristol South Swimming Pool, Dean Lane, Bedminster for a 6.30pm prompt start.
Course's include intermediate, advanced and planned 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. Website: southvillerunningclub.co.uk.
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.
Ashton Girls U11 & U12s
New players are wanted for Ashton Girls U11 and U12s (school years 5,6,7). Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 6-7.30pm at Greville Smyth Park. For further details call Jason on 07954 364145.
La Leche League Meetings
La Leche League meetings are for expectant women and breastfeeding mothers. A chance to meet other mums and share experiences, they also give you the chance to speak to a trained beastfeeding counsellor about any concerns that you may have and to access up-to-date information on many breastfeeding and mothering topics. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10.15am to 12pm at 39 Hamilton Road, Southville.
See www.bristollll.blogspot.com for more info or call Charlie on 0117 939 3028.
Ninjutsu For Self Defence
Study the dynamic fighting art of Japanese ninjutsu. Classes now open at the new Shin'Yuu Dojo, South Bristol Sports Centre. Classes are £5 per class and take place on Fridays between 7.30pm-8.45pm. Mixed classes, adults only. For further information call 07872 693464
Children's Rugby
Children's rugby at Broad Plain RFC welcome new and experienced players to train and play rugby in a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Broad Plain RFC is an RFU 'whole club' accredited rugby club based at Bristol south end - just off of St John's Lane.
They have great facilities and coaches who encourage participation of all in a safe and positive learning environment.
Training takes place on Wednesday evening from 6.30-7.30pm. For more information about this great sport visit www.broadplainrfc.com.
Bristol is encouraging children to be able to play safely in the street by introducing Temporary Play Street Orders, an easier way of arranging road closures.
The street becomes a play street, as seen in The Playing Out Project, with through traffic diverted. Those who live in the street can still drive to and from their homes but they are guided by stewards.
Bristol City Council Cabinet Member for Health Cllr. Jon Rogers said: By pioneering this new approach in Bristol, we hope to give residents the tools they need to get together to organise street play sessions.
To find out more, please contact Alice - email alice_playingout.net.
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