Here are the latest events from in and around South Gloucestershire:
Friday, January 11
Sodbury and District Historical Society
Bristol Industrial and Fine Arts Exhibition by Mike Hooper.
Masonic Hall, Hatters Lane, Chipping Sodbury
From 7.30pm
Annual fee only £5 with no monthly cost
More details chippingsodburyhistoricalsocie @gmail.com
Health Champion Network
A group where you can meet others interested in health, help people choose healthier lifestyles, signpost to health services and gain a level two qualification.
Armadillo Youth Venue & Cafe, Station Road, Yate
From 10am to noon
To book call 01454 868570
Yate and Chipping Sodbury LWL
Free women’s networking group for women in business because there’s no point being fabulous on your own.
The Horseshoe, High Street, Chipping Sodbury
From 10am to noon
More details call 07941 511744
Saturday, January 12
Free Nordic Walking Taster Session
A great way to get fit and tone up the whole body whilst enjoying the outdoors.
Nordic Walking is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Yate Outdoor Sports Complex, Broad Lane, (Behind Brimsham Green School)
From 1.30pm
Call Helen on 0787 6557500 to book
More details info@allseasonsnordicwalking.co.uk
Family Outdoor Adventure Day
The whole family are invited to join for a day of outdoor adventure and activities at our Basecamp this winter.
Learn to navigate around the orienteering course, light a fire without matches, cook a tasty bushcraft lunch and unleash your inner Robin Hood on the archery range.
Moving Mountains, Oakleigh Green Farm Lane, Westerleigh
From 10am to 3pm
Full price is £50 per family with additional tickets at £15 each
More details enquiries @moving-mountains.co.uk
Bring and Share Afternoon Tea
This is to celebrate Iain and Val’s arrival in the Parish 16 years ago on January 12 2003.
St Nicholas’ Family Centre, Chargrove, Yate
From 3pm to 5pm
Please contact Moira on 07788 111626 if you are able to come.
More details jenkinsmoira0@gmail.com
Sunday, January 13
Kids Praise
A short service with opportunity to experience lively, exuberant worship in a relaxed child friendly atmosphere.
Children’s service for 0-7yrs and their families.
St Mary’s Church, Castle Street, Thornbury
From 4pm
Free entry
Undercover Ice Skating
Join for an undercover session with real ice.
Old Down Estate, Foxholes Lane, Tockington
From 10am
Ticket £7.50 per adult includes park entry
Rooted & Sunday Youth Consultation
This is a chance to have some fun, play games, eat pizza and say what you would like from your youth work in Yate and Fromeside.
St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Yate
From 6pm to 8pm
Free entry
Monday, January 14
Mindful Meditation Courses
There will be an introduction to the meditation course and practise group in the session.
The Chantry, Castle Street, Thornbury
From 7pm
Tickets £50 for five weeks with Matt Albury call 07758 313242
More details mindfulmeditation123@gmail.com
Yate Town Centre Strategy Group
The group will discuss the strategy for the town centre moving forward.
Poole Court, Yate
From 6pm
Free entry
More details kharris@yatetowncouncil.gov.uk
Sodbury and Yate Business Association Meeting
Sodbury and Yate Business Association (SYBA) is a network of over 50 local businesses from the Yate and Chipping Sodbury area.
The membership includes a wide range of businesses and trades, from accountants and solicitors to training and HR companies.
Yate Outdoor Sports Complex, Broad Lane, (Behind Brimsham Green School)
From 5.30pm
Free entry
Tuesday, January 15
New Back-Care Pilates 12 Week Course
Back-Care Pilates is a 12 week Pilates-based course designed to help people with back pain.
Only 8 places are available on each course.
St Helen’s Church, Greenhill, Alveston
From 6pm
To book a place call 07977 632003
Mini Movers
A brand new toddler and infants sports group, focusing on the fundamentals and learning through play and socialisation, with classes aimed at 18 months to two and a half years.
Old Sodbury Village Hall, Cotswold Lane, Old Sodbury
From 9.15am
Details swiftminimovers@gmail.com
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