All our volunteers will be taking a much-needed break over the holiday period. Apart from pre-booked events, The Other Place will close on Friday 19th Dec and will open again on Monday 5th Jan. We look forward to seeing you again in 2026!
DECEMBER EVENTS
Bake Sale for Palestine
Sat 13 Dec, 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. As well as cakes, there will be Palestinian goods for sale and kites to decorate.
There will also be information about a project which is aiming to create connections between Weston and Beit Sahour in the West Bank.
Weston Poets
Sat 13 Dec, 2pm to 4pm
The themes for this session will be ‘Trees and Saucepans’ 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.
RENS and The Other Place Seasonal Celebration
Thurs 18 Dec, 12pm to 2pm
It’s that time again! Join RENS and The Other Place Team for our Seasonal Celebration.
Good food and great company.
All welcome. Drop in anytime between 12pm and 2pm.
An evening of Kirtan with Adi Guru Das and friends
Sat 20 Dec, 7pm to 9pm
Adi Guru Das and friends return to Weston for an evening of kirtan on Saturday December 20th 7 – 9 pm. Vegetarian refreshments. Books and Incense. FREE entry but donations welcome.
REGULAR EVENTS
Menopause Support Drop-in
The first Monday of every month, 1pm to 3pm (01 Dec)
A monthly drop-in for anyone wanting to chat, connect and find support around all things menopause.Whether you’re pre-, peri-, post-menopause or simply curious, you are welcome here. This is a relaxed, safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and grab a cuppa.
ADHD Drop-in
The first and third Monday of every month, 6pm to 8pm (01 Nov)
Christmas Celebration Mon 15 Dec, 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
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.
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!)