APRIL EVENTS
Easter Bake Sale for Palestine
Sat 04 Apr, 11am to 1pm
Help raise money for the Sameer Project; a donations-based aid initiative, which is providing an emergency response to families in Gaza. In addition to cakes, there will be a small number of Palestinian goods and some cakes to decorate.
Information will also be shared about a friendship links group which aims to create connections between Weston and Beit Sahour in the West Bank.
Hare Krishna, an evening of kirtan, philosophy and vegetarian refreshments
Sat 04 Apr, 4pm to 7pm
Join the devotees from the Cardiff Hare Krishna temple for an evening of kirtan, philosophy and vegetarian refreshments.
All are invited. No booking required.
Free entry, but donations welcome.
Weston Poets
Sat 18 Apr, 2pm to 4pm
The themes for this session will be ‘Rainbow’ and ‘Fish‘ but, as always, any poems are welcome.
Weston Poets are also putting together poems about Weston-super-Mare, so poems about our town are also very welcome!
If you would rather just join the group to listen, that’s fine too. No booking needed.
From Struggle to Spiritual Practice
Sun 19 Apr, 1pm to 4pm
A practical introduction to applying Bhakti and the 12 step principles to daily life with JivaG.
JivaG is the founder of the Bhakti Recovery Group and, with over 30 years of sobriety, she brings lived experience alongside her work as an addictions counselor, Hatha yoga teacher, and practitioner of Bhakti yoga.
All welcome, no booking needed.
Standing Together
Thurs 23 Apr, 5pm to 7pm
The Together Alliance march was a show of unity from many diverse communities across the coutry, but the direct impact of transnational and national narratives of hate on members of our community every single day is significant.
Join RENS for supper and an open discussion on ways to show solidarity locally with those most affected and to consider ways to mitigate impact locally.
REGULAR EVENTS
ADHD Drop-in
Mon 20 Apr, 6pm to 8pm
A monthly peer support group for adults with ADHD. Drop in and be yourself anytime between 6-8pm
You can also join the Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdweston
Day Dancing
Every Thursday, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Two informal weekly groups. Join others who love to dance. Monday is Zumba, Thurs is Day Dancing. All welcome. No booking needed.
Please note that these sessions have no tutor, and are simply a group of people meeting up to watch You Tube videos and practice moves together rather than alone.
Artspace Workshop
Every Wednesday from 11am to 3pm
Drop-in anytime. All are welcome.
Come and explore your creativity!
Housing Support Drop In
Every Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm
A drop-in session for anyone who is having housing difficulties.
Bhakti Basics – Krishna Consciousness in Weston-super-Mare
Sundays, 1pm to 3pm
A group of people from all walks of life who come together for an afternoon of Devotional Music (Kirtan), Mantra Meditation, a short discourse on Krishna Consciousness and a Vegetarian Meal.
The focus is on community and all are welcome. No previous experience or knowledge needed.
Free event, no booking is needed.
Ageing Without Children
To join, see contact info below.
A new group has recently been set up for people living in North Somerset who are Ageing without Children (AWOC) – which includes those that do not have any children and those who do not have any contact with their children. The group aims to provide peer support as well as practical information.
To find out more, contact Nicky at VANS (Voluntary Action North Somerset) on 07395073817 or email nicky.pybus@vansmail.org.uk. For more info about AWOC UK go to: https://awoc.org.uk/
PUBLIC LIVING ROOM
Our public living room is open every afternoon on weekdays (2pm-5pm, Monday to Friday). Come and relax, help yourself to a cuppa from our community kitchen and have a chat. We’d love to see you. (We’ve also joined the excellent Camerados movement. Find out more and spread the word!)