Our mission is to
provide a clean, safe and welcoming venue to the community which, through its
facilities and activities, allows people to learn and develop skills, socialise
and gain friendships.
Snooker Club
(*) When: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, 19:00-23:00 & Sat 09:00 -
13:00 Where: Snooker Room Cost: £15 Membership, plus lights
(£2/hr) + HCC Membership Contact: Craig Pullin - Tel 07977
009595
Two full-sized tables, Junior and seniors, league team and casual
players welcome. OAPs can play daytimes.
HCC Tennis Club (*) When: Daily (09:00 -
22:00) Where: HCC Sports Ground Cost: Visitor £3, £110 adult,
£35 junior Contact: Rob James 07972 079414 Email:
robert.james@blueyonder.co.uk Web:
hanhamtennisclub.co.uk
Very friendly tennis club with
7 adult club sessions and junior sessions throughout the week - all year round.
LTA coach and social events. Beginners classes on Wed eve. See website for
more information or pop in (Tues/Thurs Eve club nights)
Lounge Bar
(!) When: Sat (19:30 - 23:30), Sun (12:00 - 14:00) Where: Lounge
Bar Cost: HCC Membership Contact: HCC Office 0117 967-4439
Why not
join and benefit from lower beer prices (see the Lounge Bar tab). Fast wifi
internet connection throughout the bar area.
MONDAY
MORNING
Short Mat Bowls Group
(!) When: Monday (10:30-12:30) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost:
£2.50 + HCC Membership Contact: HCC Office 0117 967-4439
We
have three mats each with two teams of 4 players, and we play 'just for fun' so
why not come along and join in. Also Mon PM, Tues Eve and Friday AM.
Pilates When: Monday AM
(10:00 and 11:15) Where: Avon Room Cost: £5.50 per
class Contact:John Hennessy (07837 302678) Email:
jehfitness@aol.com Web:
jehfitness.co.uk Classes
10:00 - 10:55 and 11:15 - 12:15.
Pilates suitable for all ages and
abilities, all mats and equipment supplied. Improve body shape, posture, muscle
strength, flexibility and coordination.
Please book and reserve place
before attending.
WI (1st Monday) When:
Monday AM (10:30 - 12:00) Where: Gloucester Room Cost: Contact: Moira
Mitchell 0117 935-3299
WI Committe Meeting
Tai Chi When: Monday AM
(10:00 -11:00 & 11:00 - 12:00) Where: Wessex Suite Cost:
£4.50/session Contact: Vicki Siggens (01454 616624) Email:
vickisiggens@hotmail.co.uk
"Tai
Chi is a tried and tested series of exercises that link together to create a
"form". It is recommended by GPs, Hospitals and other Health Professions to
reduce and manage pain. Tai Chi promotes good balance, improved posture and a
positive mental attitude. Exercise every inch of your body, feel refreshed and
ready to face the world."
We
are a group who love to stitch! We make cross stich, tat, knit, bobbin lace,
crochet, embroider! Why? Because stitching is more fun, when done together
as a group! We have no teacher but we inspire one another with our current,
past and future projects. No doubt, we are often "in stitches", as we enjoy
the company of like-minded people who share our love of threads, laughter and
friendships! Come and join us, we will be "In stitches" in one way or
another!!
WI (2nd Monday) When:
Monday PM (13:30 - 16:00) Where: Wessex Suite Cost: Annual
Subs Contact: Mrs Pauline Sampson (0117 9492661) Email:
pauline@sampson86.co.uk Monthly
meeting with a speaker on various topics. Outings to places of interest. Ladies
of all ages welcome.
Short Mat Bowls Group
(!) When: Monday (14:00 - 16:00) plus Mon & Fri AM Where: Elbrow
Suite Cost: £2.50 + HCC Membership Contact: HCC Office 0117
967-4439
We have three mats each with two teams of 4 players, and we
play 'just for fun' so why not come along and join in. Also Mon AM, Tues Eve
and Friday AM.
This exercise class
is for mixed ability fitness levels. We will do a whole body work out to
improve flexibility, tone and burn those unwanted calories. Mostly seated
exercise and a little standing.
MONDAY
EVENING
Zumba Fitness When:
Monday Eve (19:00 - 20:00) Where: Wessex Suite Cost: £5.00 per
class (discounts available) Contact: Celena Lewis 07525 214-755 Email:
celena45lewis@yahoo.co.uk Web:
www.zumba.com
Suitable for begineers and improvers.
All Welcome.
Arrive a few minutes early to sign in.
Line Dancing When:
Monday Eve (Classes from 19:15 - 22:10) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost:
£4.50 Contact: Clare Hawkins 0117 967-7246
Email:
clarelines@tiscali.co.uk Country
Lines - Line Dancing. Come and have a go at line dancing - we have classes on
the evening for improvers to the more advanced - and we also meet monthly for a
evening out. Improvers 7:15 - 8:15; Intermediates 8:15 - 10:10
Ladies
Keep Fit When: Monday Eve (19:00-20:00) Where: 1st-3rd Mon in
Whittuck Room; 4th Mon in Avon Room Cost: £3 Contact: G Britton
0117 937-2403
.
Natural
History (4th) When: Monday EVE (19:30-22:00) Where: Whittuck
Room Cost: £2 visitor, £1 member (Membership £10
pa) Contact:Mr N D Lethaby 0117 932-2643
Meet on the 4th Monday of
the month from April untill Sept. We have a guest speaker, with a photograhpic
slide presentation, the subjects being varied. Small admission charge. Contact
us for more information. .
Brushstrokes Art Club
(*) When: Tues AM (10:00-12:00) Where: Avon Room Cost: £8
monthly + HCC membership Contact: Elaine Saunders 07971 015848 Email:
e.saunders@sky.com
Friendly art
club for provision of facilites for all standards, beginners welcome - whilst
material is not supplied, help is always given willingly if needed in all
styles and mediums. Open to adults, but some junior members welcome accompanied
by parent or guardian at all times.
Varied fitness classes for
all abilities. Excercise to help you look, feel and move better. Improve
confidence. Nutritional support and advice. Weight management and
motivation.
Together we can learn how we can
enjoy delicious and plentiful foods at the same time as achieving our
weightless dreams. Come and join this wonderful group for all the support
you'll need. Warm friendly group - everyone welcome.
Hanham Carers Support Group
(1st Tues) When: Tuesday PM (13:30 - 15:30) Monthly Where: Whittucks
Room Cost: Free (just come along) Contact: Nathalie Coquery 0117 965-2200
or 07762 288112 Email: nathaliec@carerssupportcentre.org.uk See:
www.carerssupportcentre.org.uk Monthly informal carers
group, free refreshments and activities / speakers. Discussions, information
and support about careers' needs and issues. Outing in July (no meet in
August), Xmas Meal outing in Dec. Open to carers from all areas, not just
Hanham. Please note the 'cared for person' is not able to attend.
Do you have lots of craft items that you
are not sure what to do with? Bring them along to our craft group, you will be
able to share ideas, get hints and tips, and make the most amazing things.
Have fun and craft at the same time with fellow crafters. New members
welcome. Come along and learn a new craft.
TUESDAY
EVENING
Zumba Fitness When:
Tues Eve (18:00 - 19:00) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost: £5.00 per class
* Contact: Philomena 07966 373089 Email:
zumbabristol@aol.com Web:
www.zumbainbristol.co.uk
If you like to move your body
to music, then Zumba fitness is for you! Grooving to the beats of salsa,
merengue, flamenco and more - this is more like a party than a workout. All
levels of fitness - just turn up and have fun.
* Discounts
available
Slimming World When:
Tuesday PM/EVE (17:30 & 19:30) Where: Wessex Suite Cost:
£4.95/week + membership Contact: Natasha on 07515 460
052
Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas
and sharing. Warm friendly group - everyone welcome.
Chess Club (*) When:
Tuesday Eve (19:30-22:30) Where: Somerset Room (1st Floor) Cost:
£34 per annum + HCC Membership * Contact: Phillip Lawson 07855
290575 hanhamchess@gmail.com
A friendly
and social club welcoming new members from beginners to expert. Whether you
want to play friendly games or more competitive games we can cater for this.
Currently two teams in the Bristol and District Chess League - plus a summer
programme.
* if you play league chess, you will also need to join the
English Chess Federation
Short Mat Bowls Group
(!) When: Tuesday (19:30-21:30) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost:
£2.50 + HCC Membership Contact: HCC Office 0117 967-4439
We
have three mats each with two teams of 4 players, and we play 'just for fun' so
why not come along and join in. Also Monday AM & PM and Friday AM.
Mixed level yoga
class. Suitable for total beginners as well. All equipment provided, come
wearing comfy clothing that you can move in, and maybe a bottle of
water.
Dementia cafes provide useful
information in a structured and relaxed setting that gives the opportunity for
people with dementia, families and carers to ask questions to the health
professionals and learn from the experiences of people in similar
situations.
Little Folk Todders Group
(*) When: Wed AM (9:15-11:15) Where: Wessex Suite Cost: £2
week (£1 second child) + HCC Membership Contact: Tracie Percival 07887
871274 or Ali Treble 07837 548913 Email:
traciepercival@gmail.com
Weekly
toddler group for parents and carers. Ages from 0-4 and in holidays older
siblings can come along. Toys include toy kitchen & food, baby area,
cars, garage, happyland, little people, weekly craft, play-doh, slides, dolls
and buggies. Occasional trips and group activities during the year.
Over 50s - Light & Easy
Aerobics When: Wed AM (10:00 - 11:00) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost:
£5.00 per session Contact: Jenny Greenslade Tel 0117
961-3327 Email: greensladejenny@yahoo.com
Fun
class for older adults - exercise to music and mat work for strength and
stretches. Mats provided but please bring a drink of water.
Web:
pilates4posture.co.uk Pilates class promoting abdominal
core strength, flexibility, muscle strength and toning. Beginners and regulars
- 6 week block bookings. Bring a mat, drink and keep fit clothes
(t-shirt/leggings).
WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON
Flower Club When: Wed PM
(13:15 - 15:15) Where: Ridgeway Room Cost: Variable Contact: Ann Reed
0117 937-4157 or Shelagh Burrett 0117 967-9255.
Flower arranging classes
for all ages and abilities, not professional - just a friendly sociable group.
Beginners welcome.
Why not pop in to see what we do - all
welcome.
Leisure Art Club
(*) When: Wed PM (13:45 - 15:45) Where: Avon Room Cost: £8
per month + HCC membership Contact: Elaine Saunders 07971 015848 Email:
e.saunders@sky.com
Friendly art
club for provision of facilites for all standards, beginners welcome - whilst
material is not supplied, help is always given willingly if needed in all
styles and mediums. Open to adults, but some junior members welcome accompanied
by parent or guardian at all times.
Hanham Local History Society
(2nd Wed) When: Wed PM ( 14:00 - 16:00) Where: Wessex Suite Cost:
£1.50 per week (+50p per annum) Contact: Roy Crew 07813 827-822 hanhamhistory@gmail.com Web:
hanhamhistory.blogspot.co.uk
We learn about, research,
enjoy and record our local history and heritage. On alternative meetings we
have a quest speaker talking about anything of historical
interest.
Anyone can attend our meetings as long as they abide by the
constitution. They do not need any special skills and can either join us in our
research, or just come along and be entertained.
Toenail cutting, treatment of corns and hard skin. Suitable
for those people who find it difficult to threat their own feet. 20 years NHS
experience.
HCPC Registered Chiropodist
WEDNESDAY
EVENING
Hanham Players - Drama Club
(*) When: Wed and Fri Eve (19:30 - 22:15) Where: Wed (Elbrow Suite),
Fri (varies) Cost: £12 per annum + HCC Membership Contact: Ria
Hodson-Walker 07500 017318 Email:
r.h-walker@virginmedia.com Web: hanhamplayers.org
Hanham Players Produce three productions per year in
January (panto), June and October. They are looking for new acting and
non-acting members. Acting, singing, stage craft, lighting, set design,
sound, costumes and much more. Come and join us - no experience
necessary.
Also Youth group on Friday eve (term time).
Duplicate Bridge Club (*) When: Wed Eve (19:15 - 22:15) Where: Avon Room (1st Floor) Cost:
£2.50 per session (plus HCC membership) Contact: Phil Warry 0117 965-4287
Email: philwarry@hotmail.com Web: www.hanhambridgeclub.co.uk
Duplicate Bridge. Some
knowledge of bridge required, so not suitable for complete beginners. Also,
perhaps need to have a partner - though if anyone is available to play we can
put them in touch. Very friendly & relaxed club.
Hanham Detachment - Bristol
Army Cadet Force When: Wed Eve (19:00 -21:30) Where: Ridgeway
Room Cost: Nil Contact: Kim Duddridge 07970 690 393
Military style cadet training.
Basic military skills, sports and adventure training. 12 to 18 years.
Bingo Club (!) When:
Wednesday Eve (19:00) Where: Wessex Suite Cost: 50p per week, plus
books Contact: HCC Office 0117 967-4439
Eyes down 19:30. The Bingo
club meets weekly for some fun and a drink. So why not pop along and chance
your luck on the numbers. Also fun quiz and a raffle. Suitable for all ages and
abilties - Just bring a pen!!
WI (3rd
Wed) When: Wednesday Eve (19:30 - 21:30) Where: Whittuck
Room Cost: £41 membership Contact: Pam Hunt 0117
967-8404
Come and join the WI for fun, friendship and education. Each
month we have speakers or entertainment, day trips and other activities
organised - visit places of interest in Bristol and farther afield.
New members and visitors welcome.
Zumba Fitness - Low
Impact When: Wed Eve (18:00 - 19:00) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost:
£5.00 per class * Contact: Philomena 07966 373-089 Email:
zumbainbristol@aol.com Web:
www.zumbainbristol.co.uk
Low impact zumba delivers the
same music and fun as Zumba fitness, but some moves are modified for those who
don't want (or can't) do high impact moves.
For all fitness levels, and
you work to your own pace. Come along and join the Zumba party!
*
Discounts available
Clear
Yoga When: Wed Eve (17:00 - 18:00) Where: Gloucester
Room Cost: £6.00 per class * Contact: Claire Robertson (07397
385015) Web: www.clearyogaconnection.com . A Yoga/Pilates class. I
provide a range of beautiful community classes within Bristol and the
surrounding area, offering natural Yoga, Pilates and dance movement technique
sessions. A combined session to utilize the toning and precision of Pilates
with the depth of Yoga breath/mind and heart space awareness.
Pop in for a friendly
chat; as well as coffee and a Biscuit.
Zumba Fitness When:
Thurs AM (9:30 - 10:30) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost: £5.00 per class
* Contact: Philomena 07966 373089 Email:
zumbabristol@aol.com Web:
www.zumbainbristol.co.uk
If you like to move your body
to music, then Zumba fitness is for you! Grooving to the beats of salsa,
merengue, flamenco and more - this is more like a party than a workout. All
levels of fitness - just turn up and have fun.
Zumba gold particpants are
active older adults, beginners or anyone not wanting a high impact class.
It's a great way to get moving to a wide range of music and to meet new
people.
You work to the level which suits you best.
Tiny Tutus When: Thurs
AM (10:00 - 10:30) Where: Ridgeway Room Cost: £80 for 5
weeks Contact: Andrea Taylor 07969 265115 Email:
tinytutusbris@outlook.com
Mummy and Baby Ballet classes in Hanham. Introducing basic ballet steps
performed with mum or dad to music with the use of props - for children from 18
months to 3 years old. Can only attend wirth an adult. (Term time
only) Royal Ballet Registered Teacher.
Yoga for All When: Thurs
AM (10:00 - 11:00) Where: Avon Room Cost: £6 per drop-in session
(pick up a loyalty card and get the 10th lesson free) Contact: Mel Skinner
Email: mel@melskinneryoga.com
Join
experienced teacher Mel Skinner for a yoga practise to help you bring more
flexibility and strength into the body as well as being a tonic for an anxious
or busy mind. All levels welcome, including beginners. Equipment will be
provided, although you may wish to bring your own mat. Instagram:
@melskinneryoga Facebook: Mel Skinner Yoga From 10th Jan 19
THURSDAY
AFTERNOON
Young at Heart When:
Thurs PM (13:30-15:30) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost: £3/week
Contact: Centre office - 0117 967 4439
Retirement club for the over
65s. Quizes, games, entertainment and company - plus a cup of tea and piece of
cake. Contact the office for more details.
Slimming World When:
Thursday PM (15:30, 17:30) {plus AM, Eve} Where: Wessex Suite Cost:
£4.95/week + £9.95 membership Contact: Kate Hale 07979
494964
Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas
and sharing.
THURSDAY
EVENING
Hanham
Art Club When: Thurs Eve (19:00 - 21:00) Where: Avon
Room Cost: £20/term (12-14 weeks) Contact: Tel Sandra Burnham 07491
835-285
Email: None Web:
www.hanhamartclub.co.uk Whilst there is no formal tuition,
plenty of help is available. We paint in various mediums at our own pace and at
all levels. Everyone welcome including beginners. Taster session £2.00.
Modern Sequence Dance Club
(*) When: Thurs (19:00 - 23:00) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost:
£3.50 per person, £12 per annum + HCC Membership Contact: Clive
Theobald 0117 957 0562 Email: theo.clive@gmail.com
Modern
ballroom, latin, classical old time sequence dancing. Three new dances per
month - new dances taught and practiced with existing, previous dances. Some
modern, old time background needed to partake. Dance Leader Sue
Wilkins
Pins and Needles (3rd
Thurs) When: Thurs Eve (19:30 - 21:30) Where: Wesley Room Cost:
£15/quarter Contact: Linda De Haviland 0117 940-0232 Email:
lindad007@blueyonder.co.uk
Handicraft
and more - Very friendly group, All Welcome. No experience needed.
Kids
Snooker Club (*) When: Thurs Evening Where: Snooker
Room Cost: TBC, plus coin operated Lights (20p's) Contact: Craig Pullin -
Tel 07977 009595
Two full-sized tables, Junior and seniors, league team
and casual players welcome. OAPs can play daytimes. Early Thurs evening is a
training club you young people interested in learning and playing snooker.
Slimming World When:
Thursday Eve (19:30) {plus AM & PM} Where: Wessex Suite Cost:
£4.95/week + £9.95 membership Contact: Kate Hale 07979
494964
Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas
and sharing.
A
varied yoga flow for all abilities. A vinyasa flow, gently guided using all
limbs of yoga - building strength in the body mentally and physically. A gentle
introduction to all stems of yoga. Some classes can be dynamic to suit
abilities.
Bouncing Bobbins (2nd
Thurs) When: Thursday Eve (19:15 - 21:45) Where: Wesley Room Cost:
£25 per annum approx Contact: Kathy Smart 0117 947-7839 Email:
kcs1@sky.com
We are a self help
lace group that actively promotes lace through the making of traditional and
contemporary bobbin, crocheted, knitted, needle, tatted lace and crafts
associated with lace. We also get together for a whole or half day to
indulge in special projects, support other lace groups, events and attend lace
fairs. If you are passionate about lace and fancy a bit of 'pillow talk'
with some new bobbin buddies - come and join us and bring the 'bounce' back to
your Thursdays.
Short Mat Bowls Group
(!) When: Friday (10:30-12:30) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost:
£2.50 + HCC Membership Contact: HCC Office 0117 967-4439
We
have three mats each with two teams of 4 players, and we play 'just for fun' so
why not come along and join in. Also Mondays AM & PM, and Tues
Eve.
Slimming World When:
Friday AM (9:30) Where: Wessex Suite Cost: £4.95/week + £9.95
membership Contact: Kate Hale 07979 494-964
Lose weight with the
best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing.
Hanham Players - Drama Club
(*) When: Fri Eve (19:30 - 22:15) (also Wed Eve) Where: Wed (Elbrow
Suite), Fri (varies) Cost: £12 per annum + HCC Membership Contact:
Ria Hodson-Walker 07500 017318 Email:
r.h-walker@virginmedia.com Web: hanhamplayers.org
Hanham Players Produce three productions per year in
January (panto), June and October. They are looking for new acting and
non-acting members. Acting, singing, stage craft, lighting, set design,
sound, costumes and much more. Come and join us - no experience
necessary.
Also Youth group on Friday eve (term time).
Hanham Players - Youth Group
(*) When: Fri Eve (Juniors: 19:00 - 20:30, Seniors: 20:00 -
21:30) Where: Avon Room - but varies Cost: £6/annum +
£30/production cost + some extras Contact: Charlotte Lawrence
Email: hpyg@hamnhamplayers.org Web:
hanhamplayers.org
Hanham Players The Youth Group meets on a Friday evening,
where the they learn a range of drama and stage craft skills and prepare for a
full production. Between September and January they prepare to join the main
club for the pantomime, while from January to June they prepare for a
production of their own to be presented at the end of June.
Drama group for 7-18yrs. Juniors (to Yr6), Seniors
(from Yr 7). Fun, games and drama - no previous experience essential. Times
vary as needed for performances - some parental support during performances
required. Note: There is currently a waiting list to join this group.
Web:
pilates4posture.co.uk Pilates class promoting abdominal
core strength, flexibility, muscle strength and toning. Beginners and regulars
- 6 week block bookings. Bring a mat, drink and keep fit clothes
(t-shirt/leggings).
Zumba Gold - in the
chair When: Friday PM (13:00 - 13:45) Where: Elbrow Suite Cost:
£3.50 per class Contact: Philomena 07966-373-089 Email:
zumbabristol@aol.com Web:
www.zumbainbristol.co.uk
The most fun you can have in
a chair! Ideal for people with limited mobility. Zumba Gold seated is a great
alternative to regular Zumba - the perfect way to get moving, increase
flexibilty and raise your spirits whilst grooving to some great music. plus a
cuppa after in the coffee lounge.
Snooker Club (*) When:
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, 19:00-23:00 & Sat 09:00 - 13:00 Where: Snooker
Room Cost: £15 Membership, plus lights (£2/hr) + HCC
Membership Contact: Craig Pullin - Tel 07977 009595
Two full-sized
tables, Junior and seniors, league team and casual players welcome. OAPs can
play daytimes.
Lounge Bar (!) When: Sat
(19:30 - 23:30), Sun (12:00 - 14:00) Where: Lounge Bar Cost: HCC
Membership Contact: HCC Office 0117 967-4439
Why not join and benefit
from lower beer prices (see the Lounge Bar tab). Fast wifi internet connection
throughout the bar area.
INFORMATION UPDATE
If you organise one of the regular activities
at the Community Centre then please let the office have any information for
this page - just complete an
info sheet
and drop it into the office.
Don't forget - when (day/date), where
(room), how long for, costs (regular, on-off), description of what you do, Tel
No, Email address - and even a picture (jpg).
Please also note that many
of the activities held at the Centre are organised by 3rd party providers, and
the Trustees cannot be held responsible for any such activities - but please
let us know if you have a problem and we will try to help.
Activities
marked with an (*) are sections of the Community Centre; while those marked
with a (!) are activities operated by the Centre - all other activities are
operated by 3rd party providers.
