What’s On
Welcome to The Patchway Journal’s guide to events and things to do in and around Patchway, Bristol.
If you would like to see your event listed in this calendar, please contact us with the details. We may also be able to publicise your event with an article on our website and/or send a photographer along on the day.
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
7.30pm – 9.00pm
Patchway Town Council Planning & Transport Committee Meeting
Callicroft House, Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Meets monthly. Comments on planning issues effecting Patchway and puts forward recommendations to South Gloucestershire Council. Responsible for the bus shelters owned and maintained by the Town, six public seats and numerous litter bins. Comments on public transport and traffic issues which affect Patchway. Agenda topics at this meeting: Highwood Road; Shellmor Avenue; M5 motorway bund. More info: http://bit.ly/neTQaR
Wednesday 23rd May 2012
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Volunteering Drop-in Session
Volunteer Centre, Patchway Hub, Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Interested in volunteering? Then why not pop in for an informal chat with a volunteer advisor More info: http://bit.ly/pfs-volunteering
Thursday 24th May 2012
8.00pm – 9.30pm
Patchway Town Council Parks and Open Spaces Committee Meeting
Patchway Common Pavilion, The Avenue, Patchway, Bristol (map)
The committee is responsible for the running of Scott Park and The Avenue Playing Field and maintenance of both pavilions, play areas, grass cutting and other equipment. It is also responsible for the allotment sites at Pretoria Road and Blakeney Road; the three play areas at Blakeney Road, Bevington Walk and Gorse Covert; and the open space at The Tumps. More info: http://bit.ly/rPEmCb
Saturday 26th May 2012
7.30pm – 10.00pm
Clairvoyant Evening
Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Join Aaron and Jill at the Patchway Coniston Community Centre for an evening of clairvoyance. There will be an interval at 20:30 where free refreshments will be available (Please donate to our chosen charities). There will also be gifts and jewellery and crystal on sale from Mystiques during this interval. Tickets £15. More info: http://bit.ly/JFG0eY
Sunday 27th May 2012
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Over 60′s Tea Party
Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Come along for FREE tea, coffee and cake. Meet new people. catch up with old friends and find out what’s going on in your community, all in the comfort of the new Brooks Café at Coniston Community Centre.
Wednesday 30th May 2012
10.00am – 4.00pm
Dealing with Difficult Behaviour
Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
A one day workshop to help you to deal with difficult behaviour. By looking at attitudes and behaviours of adults and children in everyday situations, you will learn to manage conflict and solve problems that can arise in family life.More info: http://bit.ly/sbcommp
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Volunteering Drop-in Session
Volunteer Centre, Patchway Hub, Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Interested in volunteering? Then why not pop in for an informal chat with a volunteer advisor More info: http://bit.ly/pfs-volunteering
Friday 1st June 2012
3.00pm – 5.00pm
Diamond Jubilee Street Party (Coniston Parade)
The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Come and celebrate the Diamond Jubilee like we used to, with a good old-fashioned Street Party! We want to make it a real family affair for all ages, with old time songs, stalls, children’s activities, scrummy food, and loads of fun things to do. If you can you help, please contact Vicky on 0117 9236878.
Saturday 2nd June 2012
12.00pm – 5.00pm
Diamond Jubilee Street Party (Rodway Road)
Royal British Legion, Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Patchway Royal British Legion and Patchway Community Centre are holding a joint celebration with a street party in Rodway Road. With a variety of stalls, a BBQ and refreshments, including an open bar in the Legion. Live music on stage from ‘Trouble on the Green’ as well as local acts.
8.00pm – 12.00am
Diamond Jubilee Band Night
Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Live music in the Patchway Community Centre from 8pm with the popular local group ‘The Riff Toads’. A bar will be available and tickets are £3, available from the Community Centre. More info: http://bit.ly/KlQT32
Sunday 3rd June 2012
1.00pm – 4.00pm
The Big Lunch
Holy Family Church, Southsea Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Street party in the church car park to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. ‘Bring and share’ lunch for all parishioners and neighbours in Southsea Road and Thirlmere Road. More info: http://bit.ly/uAgu0p
Monday 4th June 2012
10.00pm – 11.00pm
Diamond Jubilee Beacon Lighting
The Tumps, Waterside Drive, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Over 2,000 Beacons will be lit throughout the UK, Channel Islands and Commonwealth in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Queen will light the National Beacon in London. In Patchway, the Town Council is working with the 2nd Patchway Scouts and Holy Family RC Church to organise a procession from the Roundabout to The Tumps to light our Beacon in Waterside Drive.
Tuesday 5th June 2012
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Patchway Town Council Finance Committee Meeting
Callicroft House, Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
The Finance Committee considers applications for grants, budgets for various areas of work, other financial matters and matters of urgency. More info: http://bit.ly/oATaLK
Wednesday 6th June 2012
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Volunteering Drop-in Session
Volunteer Centre, Patchway Hub, Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Interested in volunteering? Then why not pop in for an informal chat with a volunteer advisor More info: http://bit.ly/pfs-volunteering
Monday 11th June 2012
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Severnvale Community Network Meeting
Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Community Network meetings run in Severnvale Locality bring together people from community/voluntary organisations and groups across Severnvale, to hear and feedback on issues that affect groups and organisations; gain support through talking together and sharing best practice; and find out how further development support can be gained for their organisation. Meetings are FREE, informal and welcoming. Topic of this meeting: Achievements made in Patchway and Filton making them ‘good places to live’. More info: 01454 868570
6.30pm – 9.30pm
A Women’s Forum
Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
A free and informal workshop with South Gloucestershire Equalities Forum at which we will be exploring the facts behind the headlines. What can be done now and looking ahead asking how we can best deal with the impact of of the recession on our local community?. Book your FREE place by contacting Southern Brooks Community Partnership on office@southernbrooks.org.uk or by calling 01454 868570.
Tuesday 12th June 2012
7.30pm – 9.00pm
Patchway Town Council Meeting
Callicroft House, Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
The Council meets monthly, usually on the second Tuesday of the month. More info: http://bit.ly/n1E18Q
Wednesday 13th June 2012
12.30pm – 2.00pm
Breastfeeding Support Group Launch Event
Patchway Children’s Centre, Epney Close, Patchway , Bristol (map)
First meeting of a new group for breastfeeding mums to give and receive support in Patchway. Light refreshments available. For more info, contact Toni Lewendon on 0117 9679341.
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Volunteering Drop-in Session
Volunteer Centre, Patchway Hub, Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol (map)
Interested in volunteering? Then why not pop in for an informal chat with a volunteer advisor More info: http://bit.ly/pfs-volunteering
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Regular Events
Our What’s On calendar doesn’t include regular events, such as:
Mondays
St John Ambulance Youth Division meets at Patchway Community Centre from 7pm to 9pm. Badger Sett (ages 5 to 10) meets 6pm to 7pm.
Tuesdays
Midweekers Club – For young people and adults with special needs. Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm at Coniston Community Centre.
Zumba Fitness (Adults) – Latin inspired dance aerobic class. Tuesday 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Coniston Community Centre.
2nd Patchway Airbus Cub Scouts. Tuesdays 6:30pm to 8pm at the Scout Hut, Worthing Road.
Wednesdays
North Bristol Advice Centre – Independent benefit and debt advice. Appointment session 9:30am to 12:30pm at Consiton Community Centre, The Parade. Drop-in session 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Patchway Health Clinic, Thirlmere Road.
Pre-School Storytime at Patchway Library. Stories and crafts for toddlers. Alternate Wednesdays 10:30am to 11am during term time.
Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers at Patchway Library. Alternate Wednesdays at 10:30am (held every Wednesday during the summer holidays).
Raise your Voice – Girls’ singing group. Every Wednesday 6pm to 8pm at Patchway Labour Club. Ages 10 to 18; £1.
2nd Patchway Beaver Scouts. Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm at the Scout Hut, Worthing Road.
Patchway Art & Craft Club. Wednesdays 7:30pm to 9:3om at Coniston Community Centre.
Thursdays
Zumba Fitness (Juniors) – Latin inspired dance aerobic class. Tuesday 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Coniston Community Centre.
2nd Patchway Scouts. Thursdays 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Scout Hut, Worthing Road.
Saturdays
Stage Whisper Youth Theatre. Every Saturday 12pm to 5pm at Patchway Labour Club. Ages 10 to 25; £3.
Let’s Sk8 Roller Disco. Every Saturday 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Patchway Sports Centre.
Chatterbooks reading group for children in years 4, 5 & 6. Meets one a month on Saturdays 2pm to 3pm at Patchway Library.
Sundays
Salsa Class. Every Sunday at the Aztec Hotel (6:30pm, 7:30pm & 8:30pm).
