Weekly events

Thursday

Better movement – with Feldenkrais classes Improve performance, develop wellbeing, reduce pain. 5.30pm – 6.30pm at St John’s Hall, South Parade, Bath BA2 4AF. See www.movewitheasenow. co.uk thirty mile thursdays Thirty Mile Thursdays is a mixed cycling group, meeting at 9.30am at Kingsmead Square. The group sticks to quiet lanes and cycle paths, new members need to be able to ride 30 miles. For more 07816 588287. reading group Local author and poet Alyson Hallett runs Reading Round at Widcombe Social Club in Bath, a fun and exciting opportunity to read stories and poems with a professional author. It’s free to join and starts at 2.15pm, finish at 3.45pm. To book, contact Alyson on: alyson_hallett@yahoo.co.uk or call 07796401855. all nations Bath english lessons Morning classes: 10am to 12.30pm at The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UG, £5 per session. Evening classes: 7.30pm to 9pm, Hay Hill Baptist Church, Fountain Buildings, Paragon, BA1 5DU, £20 for a term of ten lessons. Contact: admin@allnationsbath.com Zumba class Zumba every Thursday 7pm-8pm at Hillside Hall, Oldfield Park, BA2 3NX. £4. Phone 07794 089741 for more details. like to try croquet? £5, no booking or equipment required – just flat shoes. Camerton and Peasedown Croquet Club, Redpost Ground on Whitebrook Lane, opp Red Post Inn, Peasedown St John, Bath. BA2 8JH, 2pm to 5pm. Bath stroke support group drive Meet every Thursday, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Turner Room Paulton Hospital, Paulton, 07597 242886. mindful tai chi Percy Hall, United Reform Church, Grove Street, gentle exercise, £5/£3, 01225 445145, 11.30am to 12.30pm. weston Bridge club 1.30-4.30pm, Chicago bridge, friendly group. Mixed ability. Weston Parish Hall, Bath. £2 for members. mr wilkins’ shilling women’s northwest morris 8pm-10pm. Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, 2 Northend, Batheaston. New dancers and musicians always welcome. 01225 852536. Bath good afternoon choir With Grenville Jones from 2-4pm at Argyle Hall, United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath. £40 per term, choirs@grenvillemusic.co.uk for more. daytime singing group 11am-12.30pm. Rush Hill United Reformed Church, Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath. 07592 016878. Bath healing drop-in centre 11am-1pm. United Reform Church Hall, Grove Street, Bath. Donation basis. rubber Bridge (acol) 2pm-6pm, hosted by Dennis Bernard in Weston. Stake 50p a hundred. 01225 484523. Bath Bridge club Duplicate Bridge with Masterpoints, start 7.15pm. Oldfield Old Boys Rugby Club, Shaft Rd, Combe Down. 01225 310326. knit club at great British yarns All knitters welcome. 7pm-9pm. Unit 9, Brassmill Enterprise Centre, Brassmill Lane. 01225 462776. Bath spa Band Brass players and percussionists welcome. Rehearsals 8pm-10pm. Elim Pentecostal Church, Charlotte Street. Friday avonside Bridge club Duplicate Bridge, 7 for 7.15pm. Southdown Community Centre, The Hollow, Southdown, Bath. £3 table money. rubber Bridge (acol) Hosted by Dennis Bernard, stake 50p a hundred, 2pm-6pm. 01225 484523. reiki courses weekly For all levels, two-day courses. Reiki treatment also available, 10am & 4pm. Corsham area. To book 01249 715179.

saturday

Boules/petanque Larkhall Sports Club, Charlcombe Lane, Larkhall, Bath. 10am to noon. ceilidh with phoenix Band and caller sue coe St Gregory’s Catholic College, Odd Down, Bath BA2 8PA, 7.30pm-11pm. Tickets £10, £8 (conc), £5 (students), £2 (7-18yrs), under 7s free. Free parking. Bar. Any profits will go to Red Nose Day. Bath youth Folk Band Bath Youth Folk Band is for those aged from eight to 18, who can play by ear. 10am-12.30pm, for more rachel@bathfolkfestival.org like to try croquet? £5, Camerton and Peasedown Croquet Club, Redpost Ground on Whitebrook Lane, opposite Red Post Inn, Peasedown St John, Bath. BA2 8JH, 2pm to 5pm. green park station market Weekly from 9am to 4.30pm. Free entry and all under one roof! Bath cycling club 9.15am from Cadence Bike Shop, Chelsea Road, Bath and take in a circular route of 25 easy miles. Bath organic community garden Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome, 10am-1pm. Royal Victoria Park, Bath. 01225 311699. nature club/daycare Animals to care for and plenty of countryside activities for 8s and over, 10am-4pm. Carlingcott, nr Peasedown. To book 07595034383. reiki courses weekly For all levels, two-day courses. Reiki treatment also available, 10am & 4pm. Corsham area. To book 01249 715179. Beaufort Brick club Lego Club: exciting challenges each week. Ages: 7-14; £10 per week. The Beaufort Bookshop, Larkhall, 9am-10.30am. To book: hello@beaufortbookshop.co.uk; 01225 571908. Bath saturday antiques Flea market Antiques, collectibles and vintage clothes, 7.30am5.30pm. Walcot Street, Bath. green park market 9am-4pm including Baths Farmers’ Market 9am1.30pm, Green Park Station, Bath.

sunday

like to try croquet? £5, no booking or equipment required – just flat shoes. Camerton and Peasedown Croquet Club, Redpost Ground on Whitebrook Lane, opposite Red Post Inn, Peasedown St John, Bath. BA2 8JH, 2pm to 5pm. Bath rambling club Weekly walk starting from Laura Place, Bath. Walks with a 9am start will cover 11+ miles, those starting at 9.15am will cover 7-10 miles. For more bathramblingclub.co.uk Bath cycling club Distance 50 to 70 miles. Coffee and cake stop halfway. New riders very welcome and will be looked after. Young riders welcome, but call for advice first, 01225 426467 or 079440933. dry arch growers Bathampton community co-op, a flexible and collaborative approach to growing. Sow, grow and share at our community allotment. Find out more by visiting on Sundays 11am - 3.30pm or call 07972 564641. End of Holcombe Lane, Bathampton. spiritualist meeting 6.30pm service. Corston Village Hall, Sanctuary of the Cross Spiritualist Church. quiz night Cross Keys, Midford Road, Bath, 8pm. In aid of Dorothy House. reiki courses weekly For all levels, two-day courses. Reiki treatment also available, 10am and 4pm. Corsham area. To book 01249 715179.

Monday

Bath ramblers walking For health Free leisurely two-mile level walk, starting at 11am. Meet at 10.30am in Manvers Street Baptist Church Café, assistance dogs only. For more walkingforhealth.org.uk pearson Bridge club Duplicate bridge at 7pm in St Mary’s church hall in Julian Road. For further information, contact Diana Emery on 01225 462608. the silver ring choir of Bath Mondays 7.45pm - 9.45pm at Manvers Street Baptist Church Hall. Come and join us and make new friends. silverringchoir.org.uk. walcot lunch club Mondays in term time at Nexus (Walcot) Methodist Church (next to Hayes furniture store on London Road). Coffee from 11am and two-course homecooked lunch served at 12.30pm, £4 inclusive. UK Age Transport available £4. For more details and booking call 01225 858444 or 461509. timsbury natural history group Mya-rose Craig will give a talk on the wildlife found on Antarctica. The start time is 7.30pm and admittance for non-members is £3. Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury BA2 0JQ. widcombe community choir Widcombe Social Club on Widcombe Hill, BA2 6AA, no audition, all welcome, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. widcombechoire@group.com. like to try croquet? £5, no booking or equipment required – just flat shoes. Camerton and Peasedown Croquet Club, Redpost Ground on Whitebrook Lane, opposite Red Post Inn, Peasedown St John. BA2 8JH, 2pm to 5pm. Bathampton Bridge club 1.15pm-4.30pm. Village hall, Bathampton. £1.50 per session. 01225 460800. spa Bridge club Duplicate Bridge. 6.45 for 7pm. Odd Down Doctors’ Surgery, Bath. £2.50 table money. 01225 742277. shotokan karate sessions Suitable for all ages and abilities, 6pm-7pm (term time only), Combe Down Primary School hall (enter via Summer Lane entrance), £4 per session, family discounts – first lesson free. humbugs singing group Love to sing? Bring your baby or toddler along too. 9.30am-10.30am term-time only. St Saviour’s Church, Larkhall, Bath. 07940 597427 masonic museum Wed and Thurs, 11am or 2.30pm. Sat 2.30pm only. 12 Old Orchard Street, Bath. 01225 462233 2nd Bath girls Brigade Meet every Monday, 6.30pm-8pm. The Ascension Church, Oldfield Park, Bath. 01761 416515. Bath spa Band Brass players and percussionists welcome. Rehearsals 8pm-10pm. Elim Pentecostal Church, Charlotte Street, Bath. social Bridge 1.30pm for 1.45pm (not bank holidays). Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Road, Bath. 01225 310232. Bradford Bridge club Come and play duplicate bridge, 7pm-10pm. The Swan Hotel, Bradford on Avon. 01225 865669 or 01225 863072. meditation classes in Bath 7pm-8.30pm. John Williams Room, United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath. £6 per class.

Tuesday

Bath approach golf course seniors club For 55-plus age group, a small friendly club playing the 18-hole course. All abilities welcome, handicap system covers most levels. Just turn up or call Reg Morris for more details on 07779 419240. country Blues (and similar) Greenbank Tavern, 44-45 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BD. 8-11pm. Open acoustic session. Boules/petanque Larkhall Sports Club, Charlcombe Lane, Larkhall, Bath. 10am to noon. Just turn up and play. City of Bath Petanque Club. total Body workout Bathampton Village Hall. 6.40pm. Suitable for mature people. More info from Jackie 07780662098. chair exercises Bathampton Village Hall. 3.15pm. These classes are suitable for mature people – more info from Jackie 07780662098. Better movement – with Feldenkrais classes Improve performance, develop wellbeing, reduce pain. 10.45am to 11.45am at Apthorp Centre, Weston Road, Bath, BA1 2XT. See www.movewitheasenow. co.uk. table tennis group Bathampton Scout Hall. £3 per session. Call David Plumbridge on 429979. salsa classes Complete beginners, no need to bring a partner. 8pm, £8/£7. Walcot House, Bath. 01225 335825. clarity choir A cappella community choir for all ages and abilities, singing songs from around the world. Manvers Street Baptist Church, 10.30am-noon. First session free. Bathampton Bridge club 1.15pm-4.30pm. Village Hall, Bathampton. £1.50 per session. 01225 460800. quilting Bee Textiles room, noon-4pm. American Museum, Claverton Down, Bath. singing For the Brain Singing to bring people with dementia and their carers together, 2.30pm-4pm. West Free Church (Moravian), High Street, Weston, Bath. 07540 921035. sing alive community choir 10am-noon (term time). United Reform Church, Bradford on Avon. All welcome Bath organic community garden Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome, 10am-1pm. Victoria Park, Bath. 01225 311699 art group age uk B&nes 10am-noon. St Michael’s Centre, St Michael’s Place, Bath. £3 per session. 01225 484510. avonside Bridge club Duplicate Bridge, 7 for 7.15pm. Southdown Com-

munity Centre, The Hollow, Southdown, Bath. £3 table money. Bath Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge with Masterpoints, start 7.15pm. Oldfield Old Boys Rugby Club, Shaft Rd, Combe Down. 01225 310326. Qigong Chinese Yoga Class Tuesday 9.30am-11am at The Dojo (just off Walcot St) BA15AX - first class free, see www.chi-gung. co.uk/classes. Qigong Chinese Yoga Class Tuesday 6.30pm-7.30pm at The Quaker Meeting house (just off Silver Street, Bradford on Avon) BA15 1JU - first class free, see www.chi-gung.co.uk/ classes

Wednesday

Bath rambling Club Bath Rambling Club meets for walks of between four and 10 miles, bring picnics and wear stout clothing, see the website for starting point and more information, bathramblingclub.co.uk the men’s group Meet every second Wednesday of the month at the Royal Hotel, opposite the station at 7.30pm. Mobile 07903 939034. Citysound Voices St Stephen’s Church Centre (entrance on the left), Lansdown Road. 7.45pm to 9.30pm. Led by talented musical director Ruth Mckibbin. For more information, email secretaryatcitysound@hotmail.com. citysound.org.uk. songways Choir St Swithin’s Church, the Paragon, Bath BA1 5LY. 7-9pm. Beautiful folk songs, vibrant South African and American harmonies New singers welcome. Call 07894 205255. songways.co.uk. Bath stroke support group Meet every Wednesday, 2pm-4pm, Chelwood Drive Community Hall, Bath. 07597 242886 age uk drop-in ‘Click Cafe’ Friendly help with your computer/ipad problems. £3 coffee/tea, every Wednesday 10am – noon, St Michael’s Centre, Bath. Tel 01225 466135 sahaja Yoga Free meditation, 7.30pm-9pm. Bath Central United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath. Qigong Chinese Yoga Class Wednesday 6.15pm-7.15pm at The Dojo (just off Walcot St) BA1 5AX - first class free, see www.chigung.co.uk/classes. Bath Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge with Masterpoints, start 7.15pm. Oldfield Old Boys Rugby Club, Shaft Rd, Combe Down. 01225 310326. Bradford Bridge Club 7pm-10pm, The Swan Hotel, Bradford on Avon. 01225 865669/863072 Boules/pétanque 11am to 1pm, Queen Square (off when raining). Just turn up and play. knit Club at great British Yarns 10.30am-12.30pm. Unit 9, Brassmill Enterprise Centre, Brassmill Lane, Bath. 01225 462776. greensprouts parent and toddler session Craft, singing, storytime, snack and lots of play, 10am-noon. Laurel Farm, Carlingcott, near Peasedown. £3 a session. 01761 420204. Bath welcome Choir 7.45pm-9.30pm Southdown Methodist Church, Bath, £45 per term (10 weeks), with first rehearsal free. choirs@grenvillemusic.co.uk for more. s.p.a. single social group Join us at our regular social evening and events. For more details, please contact Alan on 07493 923306. spasinglesocialgroup.co.uk.