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Hobbies

Abanico Salsa
Shireway Community Centre, Shireway, Yate, BS37 8YS
Tel: 07717 707860

Bookworms Bookclub
We are a new book club based in Yate. Please click below to find out more.
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Cardmaking and Scrapbooking Club
We meet at The Beaufort Hunt, Chipping Sodbury on the last Thursday (7-9pm) and Sunday (12noon-3pm) of the month, refreshments available. Come along and spend some time crafting with like-minded and friendly people. Share tips, discuss new products and show your creations. £5 per session. For more information or to book a place please call Amanda on 07895 187292 or click below.
www.bythewoods-craftsandevents.co.uk
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Cardmaking Club
We meet on Sundays, 12.30-3.30pm at Jacksons Social Club (Creda), Station Road, Yate. The cost is £5 per session, which includes materials to make two cards, plus a lot more.
Please ring 07717 465618 or email below to book your place. Tea and coffee available.
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Catherine Matthews Dance School
Tel: 07747 686206

Friends of Ridge Wood
Join in the fun! Help the Friends of Ridge Wood manage this much valued, wildlife-rich woodland. All are welcome - we work hard but have lots of parties!
For more information please tel: 01454 863595 or email below.
www.ridge-wood.org.uk
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Friendship Club Day Centre
We are open every Friday 10am-4pm for anyone to come and meet friends, play skittles, cards, games etc., have a cuppa and a chat. Meals available if booked in advance. Ring Jo or Eunice for more details on 01454 273050.
www.shireway.co.uk
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Hanson Chipping Sodbury Social Club
Open Monday to Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes. Pop in for a drink and check out the notice board for activities and trips out.
To book your party, christening or wake, contact Christine on 01454 882151 (daytime) or Paul on 01454 312733 (evenings) for a competitive quote.

The Ridge, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6AY

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Jan and Gill’s Cakes
Based in Little Stoke & North Common
Tel: Gill 0117 9327951 or Jan 0776 981 3185

O'Malley School of Irish Dancing
Tel: 07934 444877

Palettes of Pleasure Art Group
Palettes of Pleasure Art Group is for all, and is fully accessible. We meet Monday mornings at Ridgewood Community Centre 10am to 1pm, and charge £5 per session.
We are a friendly not-for-profit group. For more information, please contact Shirley Britton on 01454 317754 or by email below.
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Photographers With Disabilities
PWD is a Yate-based group supporting those with disabilities who are interested in photography. We meet on Tuesday afternoons in Room 4 at Ridgewood Community Centre where we have an accessible studio. We run regular photoshoots, Photoshop tutorials and lessons on basic camera operations. If you would like to come along, please click below or phone Shirley Britton on 01454 317754.

www.photographerswithdisabilities...
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Playing Music For Fun: U3A Wind Band
We are wind band of brass, woodwind and saxs, but with plenty of scope for other instruments, and are part of U3A in Chipping Sodbury and Yate (a self-help group).
Our aim is to provide a weekly play for the lower grade of players, in a relaxed, friendly, stress-free manner.
We play a wide selection of music, from folk tunes to 1930s melodies, some classical pieces and some swing and rock numbers.
We meet in the Brimsham Green School Music Centre, off North Road, Yate, during school terms, 4-5.30pm on Thursday afternoons.
The standard is about grade 2-4. There are no entry requirements, so long as your can get a sound from your instrument, and have a basic knowledge in reading simple music. We would welcome new players to fill out the sound.
For more information, please contact Peter Veale on 01454 771803 or by e-mail below.
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Severn Valley Quilters
We meet in Thornbury's Armstrong Hall complex on the 4th Wednesday of each month except August and December.
We try to cater for all levels of quilters from beginners to the more experienced.
For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.

Shire Way Art and Needlecraft Club
We meet at the Shire Way Community Centre on the 2nd Thursday of every month, and offer a chat and a cuppa to aid your chosen craft.
£2 entry. For more information, please contact Jo on 01454 273050.

Shire Way Bingo
We meet at the Shire Way Community Centre every Sunday. Eyes down at 7.45pm.
For more information, please contact the Community Centre below.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/local_organ...

Sodbury & District Flower Arranging Society
We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (excluding December and August) at the Old Grammar School Rooms, Chipping Sodbury at 7.30pm. Annual Subs are just £20.
Practice classes are on the 2nd Tuesday, where members do arrangements based on a set title, and on the 4th Tuesday visiting arrangers give a demonstration - visitors are welcome.
We hold a Beginners class at the Practice sessions, with no additional fees for those wishing to learn.
We are an active club and enjoy outings, an annual skittles match and more. If anyone is interested in joining or finding out about our club they are welcome to join a meetings (there is a charge of £3.50 for non-members at demonstrations) or phone Pauline Holder on 01454 776361 or Rosemary Cummins on 0117 9373836. New members and beginners, including men and younger people, are always welcome.
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Southwold Ramblers
Southwold Ramblers is a local group of the Ramblers' Association (RA). The group is based in the Yate and Chipping Sodbury area of South Gloucestershire; however, our walks take us to many different locations.
The group organises rambles (approx 4-15 miles) on a regular programme throughout the year, during the week and at weekends.
www.southwold-ramblers.co.uk

X-stitch Club
We meet at the Shire Way Community Centre every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7.45-9.45pm.
£2 per session, includes raffle, coffee and biscuits.
For more information, please contact Jo Rees at the community centre below.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/local_organ...

Yate and District Garden Group
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the Pop Inn cafe 7.30-9.30pm. The summer meetings in May-Aug are generally evening visits to other gardens. The membership is £7 per year. Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.

Yate and Sodbury District U3A
University of the Third Age. Friendly company and a variety of activities including dancing, walking, Tai Chi and excursions.
For more information, click below to visit our webpage.
www.myyate.co.uk/u3a

Yate Writers
Yate Writers meet twice a month, the first Wed and third Wed of the month at 10.30am and are a small and friendly group for any sort of writing and poetry.
We meet in Yate Library and also in the Fire Station. We go to see plays and talks by authors and have meals out. Contact Sally Nelson on 01454 313044 for more info.

Yate, Sodbury and District Art Society
We meet at the Ridgewood Centre's art studio on Tuesdays 7-9pm (free painting), Wednesdays 2-4pm and 7-9pm (beginners classes), with pottery on Wednesday evenings.
Telephone Roz Ernsting on either 01454 316956 or 0776 9887483 for more information.
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Related events

Saturday 4th February 2012
Games Night
Shire Way Community Centre, Shire Way, Yate BS37 8YS

Skittles, pool, darts and more... a range of games for adults and children.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/local_organ...


Wednesday 8th February 2012
Friends of Ridge Wood Meeting - CANCELLED!!!
7pm, Community Room, Yate Fire Station

Parking available in shopping car park. All members welcome.
www.ridge-wood.org.uk


Tuesday 14th February 2012
Yate and District Garden Group
7.30-9.30pm, Pop Inn Cafe, West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX

Talk entitled: "Dutch Bulb Fields" by Mr Cudlip.

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.


Thursday 16th February 2012
Yate and Dodington in Bloom Meeting
10am-1pm, Fire Station, Yate

Britain in Bloom is not just about formal spaces, but about improving our community, gardens and open spaces.

Everyone is welcome. For more information please click below.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/environment...


Friday 17th February 2012
An Evening of Clairvoyance
7.30-10pm, Hanson Chipping Sodbury Social Club, The Ridge, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AY

Hanson Social Club and Christine and Gloria present an evening of clairvoyance with Sue and John Guyes. Just £4 for a full evening of clairvoyance - not to be missed. Tickets on the door. For further details contact Christine on 882151.

www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/local...
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Monday 20th February 2012
Camers Snowdrop Week
Mon 20th-Sat 25th February, 9.30am-12.30pm daily, Camers, Badminton Road, Old Sodbury BS37 6RG

In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Suggested donation £2.50 per adult. Cakes, coffees and teas on sale. For more info please follow the links below.
www.camers.org
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Saturday 25th February 2012
Vintage & Handmade Textile & Fashion Fair
10am-3pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, BS37 6AD

A 'must visit' for anyone interested in vintage fashion & home textiles, sewing or creating. So whether you are looking for that special dress or jacket, fabrics & haberdashery for your latest project, a special gift, knitting or sewing supplies, or just love to be surrounded by like minded & creative people, do come along for a great day out.

There will be 40 stalls brimming with lovely goodies.
Stallholders include vintage fabric & haberdashery dealers, textile artists, knitting experts, fabric designers & many more including top quality dealers in vintage fashion & accessories & re-purposed clothing.

The V & H Fair, with its extremely high quality goods on offer, has proved very popular with visitors & stallholders alike, with both coming from far & wide to attend - some even travelling from France & Italy to do a bit of vintage shopping!

Entrance to the event is just £1 for adults (children free). Refreshments will be available in our Vintage Tearoom. Free parking is available all over town. For more information please visit our website below.
www.vintageandhandmade.co.uk


Sunday 26th February 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate BS37 5BG

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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Friday 16th March 2012
An Evening of Clairvoyance
7.30pm, Hanson Chipping Sodbury Social Club, The Ridge, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AY

Christine and Gloria's Clairvoyant Night with one of our favourites: Sharon Cound, who will present a full evening of clairvoyance - not to be missed. Just £4 entry on the door. For further details contact Christine on 882151.
www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/local...
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Sunday 25th March 2012
Yate and District Garden Group

Visit to Floyds Climbers & Clematis Nursery, Calne
**Note this is Sunday, details from Jane

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.


Saturday 31st March 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate BS37 5BG

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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Saturday 7th April 2012
Easter Craft Market
10am-2pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

For more information, please contact Rebecca Bailey-Price by email below.
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Tuesday 10th April 2012
Yate and District Garden Group
7.30-9.30pm, Pop Inn Cafe, West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX

Talk – "Round the World in 8 Gardens" by Mr Perkins

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.


Friday 20th April 2012
Mad Hatter's Line Dance Weekend in Weston-Super-Mare
Friday 20th-Sunday 22nd April

Organised by Gill Butler, who runs line dance socials at Shire Way Community Centre.
A fun weekend for all, suitable for all levels. Cost £95pp half board (no single room supplement).
Contact Gill on 07717 262842 or email below for more details.
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Sunday 29th April 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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Wild Flower Woodland Walk
Meet at Meet at Greenways Road entrance to Ridge Wood

Enjoy a ramble through Ridge Wood and learn more about the woodland flowers.
www.ridge-wood.org.uk


Tuesday 15th May 2012
Yate and District Garden Group
7.30-9.30pm, Pop Inn Cafe, West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX

Talk – "Gardens of Rome and Italy", by Mrs Hessey

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.


Sunday 27th May 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate BS37 5BG

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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Tuesday 12th June 2012
Yate and District Garden Group
Leave car park 6.15pm

Evening visit to garden Henleaze

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.


Sunday 24th June 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate BS37 5BG

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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Tuesday 10th July 2012
Yate and District Garden Group
Leave car park 6.30pm

Evening visit to Organic Blooms, Latteridge

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.


Sunday 29th July 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate BS37 5BG

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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Sunday 26th August 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate BS37 5BG

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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Tuesday 11th September 2012
Yate and District Garden Group
7.30-9.30pm, Pop Inn Cafe, West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX

Talk titled: "Travels in South America" by Mr Tapp

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.


Wednesday 26th September 2012
‘God’s Wonderful Harvest’ - Community Festival of Flowers, Music and Craft
Wednesday 26th to Sunday 30th September, St Mary's Church, Yate

It is our major fundraising event this year and we will need everyone’s help. Please ensure you have the dates marked in your diary.
www.saintmaryschurchyate.org.uk


Sunday 30th September 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate BS37 5BG

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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Tuesday 9th October 2012
Yate and District Garden Group
7.30-9.30pm, Pop Inn Cafe, West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX

Talk titled: "The Badminton Line" by Mr Freke

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.


Sunday 28th October 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate BS37 5BG

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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Tuesday 13th November 2012
Yate and District Garden Group
7.30-9.30pm, Pop Inn Cafe, West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX

AGM and American Supper

Visitors are welcome for a small admission fee. For more information, please phone Jane on 01454 317596.


Sunday 25th November 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate BS37 5BG

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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Sunday 16th December 2012
St Mary's Scrappers Crop
10am-4pm, St Mary's School Hall, Yate BS37 5BG - if enough people interested...

Do you like crafting, card-making, scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery-making, embroidery, anything crafty?

£5 per person - this gives you your crafting space, tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Bring along your craft and spend six hours in peace and quiet, enjoying the company of other like-minded crafters.

There will be a scrap booking class just before lunch if you are interested - cost to be advised.

For more information please click below. Crop will run every last Sunday of the month. Proceeds are donated to the School Hall fund.
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