Regular activities

Looking for something to do? There is plenty on at the Bradbury Hall Centre! Choose from the following, or contact us if you want to start your own group!

Day	Time	Event / Group	Notes
Monday	9:15 am. to 1:15 pm.	RHB Art Class	Term time only.
	9:30  to 11:30 am.	Pilates	Cranbrook Room.
	11:30 am. to 12:30 pm.	SlimDance
	1:15  to 2:30 pm.	Kindermusik	Cranbrook Room.
	1:45 to 4:15 pm.	RHB Art Class	Courses start 26 Sept 2011. Term time only.
	5:00 to 7:00 pm.	Weight watchers
	7:00 to 9:30 pm.	Trinity-Henleaze Ladies Guild	Fortnightly between September and May.
	7:30 to 8:30 pm.	Party into shape with Zumba
	7:30 to 9:30 pm.	NCT antenatal course	Term time only.
Tuesday	9:00 am. to 4:00 pm.	Jack in a box	Term time only.
	9:40 am. to 12 noon.	Music with Mummy
	2:15 to 3:15 pm.	Extend
	6:15 to 7:15 pm.	Pilates (beginners)
	7:00 to 8:30 pm.	Slimming World
	7:30 to 9:45 pm.	Scottish Country Dancing	Weekly from September to April.
Wednesday	9:00 am. to 4:00 pm.	Jack in a box	Term time only.
	9:30 to 10:30 am.	Weight watchers
	1:30 to 3:30 pm.	Trinity - Henleaze Mums and Tots	Term time only.
	2:00 to 4:00 pm.	Fellowship	Fortnightly.
	4:15 to 4:45 pm.	Little Popstars	Term time only.
	4:15 to 5:15 pm.	Rainbows
	6:15 to 7:15 pm.	Pilates (intermediate)
	6:30 to 8:00 pm.	Slimming World
	7:00 to 9:00 pm.	Thirst Youth Cafe	Weekly (except for : 26 Oct 2011, 21 Dec 2011, 28 Dec 2011, 15 Feb 2012, 4 April 2012, 11 April 2012).
	7:30 to 9:15 pm.	Relax and Birth Parenting	Weekly.
Thursday	9:15 am to 12:15 pm.	NCT antenatal course	Most weeks.
	10:00 am. to 12 noon.	Trinity - Henleaze Art Group	Weekly.
	10:00 am. to 12 noon.	CAMEO	Fortnightly (1st and 3rd weeks of the month).
	10:00 am. to 12 noon.	Carers Group	Fortnightly (2nd and 4th weeks of the month).
	1:00 to 2:30 pm.	Les Petits Zouzous	Weekly, term time only.
	2:00 to 4:30 pm.	Henleaze and District Flower Club	Fortnightly (2nd and 4th weeks of the month, except in December).
	1:00 to 3:30 pm.	Watercolour Painting
	3:45 to 4:45 pm.	Adult/Children's yoga.	Weekly, term time only.
	6:15 to 7:45 pm.	44th Brownies	Term time only.
	6:15 to 7:45 pm.	21st Brownies	Term time only.
	7:00 to 9:00 pm.	TWG Music.	Monthly (most 2nd Thursdays of the month).
	7:30 to 9:30 pm.	Bristol Bach Choir
	7:30 pm.	Trinity - Henleaze Craft Group
Friday	9:00 am. to 4:00 pm.	Jack in a box	Term time only.
	10:00 am. to 12 noon.	Friday coffee
	10:00 am. to 12 noon.	Prayers
	11:45 am. to 12:45 pm.	Taichi Movements for Wellbeing	Starting 13 January 2012, weekly.
	5:30 to 6:45 pm.	Hatha Yoga	Starting back 18 November 2011 for autumn/winter course. Weekly.
	6:00 to 8:30 pm.	Tae Kwon Dow
	7:15 to 9:15 pm.	44th Guides.
	7:30 to 8:45 pm.	Trinity - Henleaze Singers	Rehearsals as demanded by performances.
Saturday	9:15 am to 12:15 pm.	NCT antenatal course	Approx fortnightly.
Sunday	10:30 to 11:30 am.	Trinity - Henleaze URC Church Service
	1:30 to 4:30 pm.	Assembly of God London Church Service
Other		Steadfast Sea Rangers	Weekly, term time only.

Adult/children's Yoga

Adults Gentle Yoga mixed abilities come and stretch,relax and breathe well. Happy Yoga for tots to teens to enjoy stretching, breathing and relaxing in a fun way including stories and music.

• Thursdays 3:35 to 4:45 pm. in the Cranbrook Room. Weekly, term time only.
• Contact Sarah-Jo (0778 9552052) for more information or see Yoga with Sara-Jo.

Assembly of God London Church Service

Religious church service held in Portuguese, organised by ADLondres.

• E-mail: admin@adlondres.com.
• Web: www.adlondres.com.

Bristol Bach Choir

Established over 40 years ago and acclaimed for its excellence, the Choir attracts singers young and old from all walks of life in and around Bristol and Bath and has built up a loyal fan base across the region. In addition to performing throughout the South West, the choir has toured extensively overseas and performed on BBC, ITV and Sky.

The Choir is always pleased to welcome new singers and applications are invited from singers of all voices. Previous experience of choral singing is a strong advantage, as is the ability to sight read. Admission is by audition and, for some voice parts, may require successful applicants to be put on the waiting list until a vacancy arises.

• Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30 pm. in the Church.
• Contact Eve Nash (0117 968 58610) for more information, or see www.bristolbach.org.uk.

21st Brownies

Thursdays 6:15 to 7:45 pm in the Leonard Hall. Term time only.

44th Brownies

Thursdays 6:15 to 7:45 pm in the Bradbury Hall. Term time only.

Contact Kate Allchorne for more information.

CAMEO

Thursdays 10:00 am. to 12 noon in the Bradbury coffee bar. Fortnightly (1st and 3rd weeks of the month).

Carers Group

A support group for people in the Henleaze area who care for the needs of an aging or dependent family member or friend at home. Swap stories, share experiences and find out what help is available.

• Thursdays 10:00 am. to 12:00 noon in the Bradbury Hall coffee bar. Fortnightly (2nd and 4th weeks of the month).
• Open to all carers.
• Organised by Trinity-Henleaze URC.
• Contact Monica Rudston on 0117 942 6095 for more information, or to book a place.

Coffee

Fridays 10:00 am. to 12 noon in the Bradbury Hall Coffee Bar.

Extend

Tuesdays 2:15 to 3:15 pm. in the Leonard Hall.

Fellowship

Wednesdays 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Cranbrook Room. Fortnightly.

Hatha Yoga

Classes are for beginner and intermediate students. These Hatha Yoga classes will feature aspects of dynamic and restorative yoga. Class numbers are limited,so please contact Vicki to confirm your place on the course or to ask about drop in availability*.

During the course, Vicki aims to:

• focus on strength and confidence,
• develop each individual's practice,
• bring a sense of balance to the body and also the mind,
• share an awareness of the breath and how it can relax and invigorate,
• find a sense of stillness and peace in each class.

Please let Vicki know if you have any special health considerations or questions.

• All sessions on Fridays 5:30 pm. to 6:45 pm. in the Leonard Hall.
• Winter course dates: 6, 13, 20 January 2012.
• £64 for 8 weeks or £9 drop in*. Concessions available for Students (£7) or advance bookings of 3 weeks or more (£8).
• Contact Vicki Armstrong (07989 488 339) of Vyoga on for more information or to book a place.

Henleaze and District Flower Club

Flower arranging demonstrations and practical classes:

• Thursdays 2:00 to 4:30 pm. in the Bradbury Hall. Fortnightly (2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, except in December).
• Contact Joan Gunn (0117 962 9015) for more information.

Jack in a Box Gymnastics

Three fun physical programmes for children aged 3 months to nearly 5, run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Bradbury Hall during term time:

• Jolly Jacks:
  • 9 months - nearly 2 years.
  • Soft play for tinies.
  • 9:25 to 10:15 am, £4.00 per session.
• Jumping Jacks:
  • 2 - 3 years.
  • Mini gym circuits for parent and child to enjoy together.
  • 10:45 to 11:25 am., or 11:35am. to 12:15 pm., £4.80 per session.
• Gym Jacks:
  • 3 - 4 years.
  • Children work with our qualified staff to learn basic gym skills.
  • 1:15 to 2:00 pm. or 2:15 to 3:00 pm., £5.20 per session.

Contact Kate Wright (0117 962 3758) for more information, or see www.jackinabox.info.

Coming in the auumn: Bouncing Babies: 3mths - crawling, introducing exercises for parent and baby to enjoy together.

Little Popstars

Little Popstars is a 30 minute dance session for children aged 3 to 5 years. Come and learn fun and modern dance steps to the latest chart music, and enjoy our 'showtime' at the end of each lesson. An adult must stay on the premises for our smallest members who are aged 3.

• Wednesdays 4:15pm - 4:45 pm. in the Cranbrook Room, term time only.
• £2.75 per session, paid half termly.
• Contact Sophie Eloise for more information.

NCT Antenatal Courses

Antenatal Courses are about 19.5hrs long and are run by trained NCT practitioners. They also include a breastfeeding session and a reunion after the births.

Antenatal courses at Trinity Henleaze URC are on Monday evenings, and Saturday mornings (plus a Thursday morning women only session). All courses must be booked in advance through the NCT.

• Mondays 7:30 to 9:30 pm. in the Cranbrook Room, refer to course dates.
• For expectant parents.
• Cost varies (90% discount possible).
• To book or reserve your place:
  • see www.nct.org.uk/courses , or
  • e-mail bookings3e@nct.org.uk, or
  • contact Sarah on 0844 243 6946 .

NCT antenatal courses are open to all expectant parents and birth partners. The NCT is here to support parents. We give them accurate, impartial information so that they can decide what’s best for their family, and we introduce them to a network of local parents to gain practical and emotional support.

Music with Mummy

Tuesdays 9:40 am. to 12 noon in the Leonard Hall.

Les Petits Zouzous

Pilates

Improve your core strength , flexibility and posture!

Mondays 9:30 to 11:30 in the Cranbrook Room, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6:15 to 7:15 pm. in the Leonard Hall:

• General Pilates mat class on Tuesdays is ideal for beginners or anyone starting back to exercise after an injury.
• Intermediate Pilates mat class on Wednesdays is suitable for anyone who has done 6 months or more of pilates classes.
• Cost: £60 per 8 week block.
• Contact Zoe Garner (07747 696 938) for more information or see www.adaltapilates.co.uk.

Prayers

Fridays 10:00 am to 12 noon in the Church and vestry.

Rainbows

Wednesdays 4:15 to 5:14 pm. in the Leonard Hall.

RHB Art Class

Drawing and painting classes from a model in the Leonard Hall with Rachel Hemming Bray.

An opportunity for anyone, whatever your level of experience and ability. You will really be able to make progress, as there is teaching, guidance and demonstrations.

• Mondays 9:15 am. to 1:15 pm.
• Term time only.
• Contact Rachel Hemming-Bray (0117 9265570) for more information.

Steadfast Sea Rangers

Girlguiding UK is the United Kingdom’s largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women, with around half a million members including about 100,000 trained volunteer adult Leaders and supporters. The Senior Section offers an exciting and flexible programme with a huge variety of challenges, activities and opportunities for personal development.

• For girls aged 14 upwards.
• Weekly during term time.
• £15 per term.
• Contact Suzie Bacon (07709 193 929) for more information, and see Girlguiding UK.

SlimDance

A stylish aerobic body-toning and shaping workout using Latin moves and step patterns to hot Latin and Pop grooves:

• Mondays 11:30 am. to 12:30 pm. in the Bradbury Hall.
• Further dates: 2 week break picking up again on 9 May.
• Run by Cathy Wilkin of SlimDance (Bristol Clifton).

Slimming World

Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:00 pm. in the church foyer.

Tae Kwon Dow

Fridays 6:00 to 8:30 pm. in the Bradbury Hall.

Taichi Movements for Wellbeing

The TMW sequence is gentle and simple to learn. It can be practiced sitting or standing, and aims to join body and mind for balance and wellbeing. Just a short time spent regularly with these graceful gestures can really make a difference, encouraging us to manage our own health in a relaxed and flexible way. To help support at home, a practice DVD is included for all participants.

• Fridays 11:45 am. to 12:45 pm. in the Leonard Hall, weekly.
• All ages and fitness levels welcome. No special equipment required.
• Contact Jackie Wright (0117 946 7318) for more information, and see TMW training.

Please tell Jackie if you are pregnant, or have any particular health needs or concerns, before the class.

Thirst Youth Café

Thirst is a new drop-in youth café in Henleaze! A place to chill out, meet friends, play pool, table tennis, table football, have fun! Free wifi too! Free entry, first cake and drink free! Other stuff for you to buy if you want to. Come check it out!

• Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:30 pm. in the Bradbury Hall Coffee Bar. See Thirst youth café.
• Weekly, (except for : 15 Feb 2012, 4 April 2012, 11 April 2012).
• For more information contact Fiona Rugg (07816 505 018).

Trinity - Henleaze Art Group

A Group of Amateur Artists of mixed ability who enjoy each others company and work on a self help basis. No formal tuition is given. Some do attend classes elsewhere. Various media are in use such as Pastels and Oils but most of the current members are Watercolourists.

• Thursdays 10:00 am. to 12 noon in the Leonard Hall (weekly).
• For anyone keen to "have a go".
• £1.00 per meeting.
• If you do not have basic materials such as art paper, brushes and paints already to hand , wait until your first meeting when advice will be given.
• Contact Mike Foster (0117 904 8916) for more information.

Trinity - Henleaze Craft Group

A monthly get together for people who like making things. We aim to share skills and have a joint project. In the past we have made a knitted Noah's Ark for the crèche and panels for the church. Our future projects will include making Story Sacks and possibly a knitted garden.

• Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30 pm. in the Waterford Room (monthly).
• All those with an interest in craft are welcome.
• £1 per session (donation).
• Contact Angela Thackray (0117 968 1233) for more information.

Trinity - Henleaze Ladies Guild

A fortnightly meeting with interesting and informative speakers covering a wide range of topics. Our Guild is also a good social event where we can meet and talk to friends old and new and enjoy good fellowship.

As well as regular meetings we also go to BLOC’s musical production at the Hippodrome in November, and have a Christmas supper in December.

Although we are a Ladies Guild we also welcome men and have several who attend on a regular basis. Come and join us!

• Mondays 7:30 to 9:00 pm. in the Leonard Hall, fortnightly between September and May.
• Open to all, £10 annual subscription.
• Contact Jenny Rich (0117 962 0108) for more information.

Trinity - Henleaze Mums and Tots

A place where parents, carers, grannies etc. can meet up with their children for a friendly chat and a cup of tea.

• Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30 pm. in the Leonard Hall.
• Weekly, term time only.
• £1 per session.
• Contact Sue Wright (0117 962 4196) for further information.

Trinity - Henleaze Singers

An enthusiastic group of singers of all ages and abilities. Meetings are usually from 8 weeks in advance of concerts and performances.

• Fridays 7:30 to 8:45 pm. in the Church (as concert and performance demands dictate).
• Everyone of all ages and abilities welcome to join, just bring your voice and your enthusiasm!
• Contact Caroline Whitehead (07932 102 441) for more information.
• Send Caroline your e-mail address to receive the program of rehearsals.

Trinity - Henleaze URC Church Services

• Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 am. in the Church, and sometimes in the evening. See what's on and weekly worship.
• Morning service includes Junior Church.

TWG Music

Monthly (most 2nd Thursdays of the month). 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Cranbrook Room.

Watercolour Painting

Tutored painting class from Westbury Watercolourists:

• Thursdays 1:00 to 3:30 pm. in the Leonard Hall.
• Weekly, 3 terms a year of 10 weeks each.
• Contact Pam Kaye (0117 9742995) for more information.

Westbury Country Dancing

A club for teaching and practicing Scottish Country Dancing, the promotion of interest generally in Scottish Country Dancing and the arrangement of open dances and social gatherings in the pursuit of the above. Come along and enjoy an introduction to Scottish Country Dancing.

Beginner’s class is held in the Leonard Hall. (An Intermediate class is held in St Peter’s Church hall on the same evenings).

• Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:45 pm in the Leonard Hall, weekly from September to April.
• £3.50 per session.
• Contact Tina Attwood (0117 9075462) of the Westbury Scottish Club.

Weight Watchers (Mon)

Mondays 5:30 to 6:45 pm in the Bradbury Hall.

Weight Watchers Slimming Club (Wed)

Health, Diet and Lifestyle Advice using the famous and very successful ProPoints Plan:

• Wednesdays 9:30 to 10:30 am. in the Leonard Hall.
• Cost can vary, but typically £5.99 per week or £19.99 per calendar month.
• Contact Sian Miller (0117 330 4933 or 07974 579982) for more information.

Zumba

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health.

• Mondays 7:30 to 8:30 pm. in the Bradbury Hall (recommencing from Monday 9 May).
• Suitable for everyone, at all levels of fitness.
• £4 per hour session.
• Contact Candice (07702 092 172) for more information.