NOVEMBER EVENTS
Lighting the Way: Faith & Belief in our Communities
Wed 11 Nov, 11.30am to 4pm
Join us for a day of shared ideas and relaxed conversation about the role Faith and Belief plays in our communities. There will be coffee and chat from 11.30am, a lunchtime panel discussion at 12.30pm to 1.30pm (with online guests) followed by a hybrid meeting at 2pm to 3pm to establish a new Interfaith Forum for North Somerset. Lunch will be provided between 12pm and 2pm and afternoon tea from 3pm.
A pop-up Carnival Café and take-away!
Fri 13 Nov, from 3pm
We’re delighted to welcome Zoe’s Gluten Free Bakes to The Other Place to run a pop-up Carnival Café .
There will be savoury dishes and sweet treats served from 3pm (with a sit-down café) and take aways when Carnival starts.
There’s lots to enjoy: Burgers, Jumbo hot dogs, Jackets, Vegan chilli and Vegetable curry. For dessert there’s Hot fudge brownie & Cream or Fruit crumble & custard – or Hot chocolate with the works and Coned sweets!
Weston Poets
Sat 21 Nov, 2pm to 4pm
The themes for this session will be ‘Weather’ and ‘Books‘ 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.
Standing Together Against Hate
Thurs 26 Nov, 6pm to 8pm
Join us, and others in our community to collaborate on a leaflet to celebrate the many cultures that make up our community. This is a chance to take action to challenge the divisive narratives we’re seeing, particularly online, and put out a positive message.
Let’s move from talking about division to taking action. Join us to play a part in creating something to show that there are many more of us who believe in inclusion, solidarity and standing together.
Community, Belonging & Islamophobia
Fri 27 Nov, 2pm to 8pm
Join us for a special afternoon and evening of film, reflection and conversation, with The Old Oak and Brides, two films that reflect on identity, belonging, prejudice and the experiences of people navigating challenging social realities.
Through the power of storytelling, we hope to encourage meaningful conversations, challenge stereotypes and deepen understanding across our communities.
A shared supper and refreshments will be provided.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Arabic Lessons
Weekly, every Tuesday, 4pm to 6pm
Join us to learn Arabic in this informal, friendly and welcoming class. No previous knowledge needed.
Learning will be through conversation. There will also be opportunities to learn Arabic script.
All welcome.
Uplift Ensemble
Weekly, every Wednesday, 5pm to 7pm
A FREE weekly creative wellbeing session using movement, theatre & laughter activities. All welcome.
Improve mood and confidence; reduce anxiety and stress; increase trust & energy; stronger social connection; find your voice again.
Feel lighter. Feel braver. Feel uplifted.
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.
ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH
ADHD Drop-in
The first and third Monday of every month, 6pm to 8pm, apart from Bank Holidays.
Please note the session on 7th Sep has been cancelled, resuming 21st Sep.
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
Hoarding Support
The second Monday every month
Are you struggling with an extreme build-up of items? Do you have an excessive attachment to these items? This monthly meetinn is for anyone struggling with this increasingly common problem.
Please contact Sue to book your place:
Tel: 07759 926539
Email: sooz.ashman@gmail.com
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!)