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Hobbies

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

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

Disabled Photographers' Society
This is a national charity, which has a local base here for those interested in becoming a member or friend.
We are a friendly, helpful group and fully accessible. We offer help with camera craft, studio work and computer programmes.
For more information, please contact Chairman Shirley Britton on 01454 317754 or by email below.
www.disabledphotographers.co.uk
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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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O'Malley School of Irish Dancing
Tel: 07934 444877

Pallets of Pleasure Art Group
Pallets 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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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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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 £19.
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
www.southwold-ramblers.co.uk

U3A Bridge Group
We meet on Mondays at 1.30pm, in the Shire Way Community Centre for a 3 hour session of sociable Duplicate. All are welcome.
Table money £1. If you need a partner or merely more information, please call Gill or Brian on 01454 882239.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/local_organ...

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 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

Related events

Tuesday 16th March 2010
Spring Quiz
7.30pm, Yate and District Heritage Centre, Church Road, Yate, BS37 5BG

Fun, general knowledge quiz. £6 per team of 4-5. Booking essential.
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/history/yat...


Friday 19th March 2010
Line Dance Social
7.30pm, Shire Way Community Centre

Suitable for all. American Supper and Cash bar. £4 for dancers. The theme is St Patrick's day, so wear green! Its in aid of Junior Diabetics research Fund.
Contact Gill on 01666 880314 or email below to reserve tickets.
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Friday 26th March 2010
Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days
26th-28th March, 10am-4pm, Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston, BS35 3SY

Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days offer a unique opportunity to browse amongst 600+ varieties of organically grown herbs, meet Jekka and the team, and pick up some expert tips and advice.

In 2010, we're delighted to welcome on-site caterers, Berry Blue, who will offer seasonal refreshments using locally sourced ingredients. So there's no need to rush off for lunch - visit us, and make a day of it!

Click below for further details.
www.jekkasherbfarm.com


Saturday 3rd April 2010
Table Top Sale
10am-2pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Refreshments, Books, Craft Supplies, Crafts and more!

We are raising money for a new electric wheelchair for Joshua, aged 10, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy.

For more information or to book a table (£10) please call Amanda on 07895 187292, write to 3 Nailsworth Avenue, Yate BS37 4EH or click below.
www.bythewoods-craftsandevents.co.uk
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Friday 23rd April 2010
Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days
23rd-25th April, 10am-4pm, Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston, BS35 3SY

Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days offer a unique opportunity to browse amongst 600+ varieties of organically grown herbs, meet Jekka and the team, and pick up some expert tips and advice.

In 2010, we're delighted to welcome on-site caterers, Berry Blue, who will offer seasonal refreshments using locally sourced ingredients. So there's no need to rush off for lunch - visit us, and make a day of it!

Click below for further details.
www.jekkasherbfarm.com


Saturday 8th May 2010
Craft Fayre
10am-2pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Craft Supplies, Local Crafts and Refreshments.

Charity to be advised.

For more information or to book a table (£12.50) please call Amanda on 07895 187292, write to 3 Nailsworth Avenue, Yate BS37 4EH or click below.
www.bythewoods-craftsandevents.co.uk
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Tuesday 11th May 2010
Yate and Sodbury District U3A Coffee Morning and Plant Swap
10am–12noon, Old Grammar School, Chipping Sodbury

All Welcome!
www.myyate.co.uk/yate/education/u3a


Friday 11th June 2010
Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days
11th-13th June, 10am-4pm, Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston, BS35 3SY

Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days offer a unique opportunity to browse amongst 600+ varieties of organically grown herbs, meet Jekka and the team, and pick up some expert tips and advice.

In 2010, we're delighted to welcome on-site caterers, Berry Blue, who will offer seasonal refreshments using locally sourced ingredients. So there's no need to rush off for lunch - visit us, and make a day of it!

Click below for further details.
www.jekkasherbfarm.com


Saturday 3rd July 2010
Table Top Sale
10am-2pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Refreshments, Books, Craft Supplies, Crafts and more!

We are raising money for a new electric wheelchair for Joshua, aged 10, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy.

For more information or to book a table (£10) please call Amanda on 07895 187292, write to 3 Nailsworth Avenue, Yate BS37 4EH or click below.
www.bythewoods-craftsandevents.co.uk
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Sunday 18th July 2010
Woodfest

Are you one of hundreds of people who come to Woodfest year after year? If you are, you might have learned green and traditional woodworking skills, woodland jewellery-making and earth and nature secrets.

Don't miss this year's event. The date is set, the organisation is underway, further details will be posted here.
www.ridge-wood.org.uk


Friday 23rd July 2010
Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days
23rd-25th July, 10am-4pm, Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston, BS35 3SY

Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days offer a unique opportunity to browse amongst 600+ varieties of organically grown herbs, meet Jekka and the team, and pick up some expert tips and advice.

In 2010, we're delighted to welcome on-site caterers, Berry Blue, who will offer seasonal refreshments using locally sourced ingredients. So there's no need to rush off for lunch - visit us, and make a day of it!

Click below for further details.
www.jekkasherbfarm.com


Saturday 7th August 2010
Table Top Sale
10am-2pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Refreshments, Books, Craft Supplies, Crafts and more!

We are raising money for a new electric wheelchair for Joshua, aged 10, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy.

For more information or to book a table (£10) please call Amanda on 07895 187292, write to 3 Nailsworth Avenue, Yate BS37 4EH or click below.
www.bythewoods-craftsandevents.co.uk
Email:


Friday 3rd September 2010
Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days
3rd-5th September, 10am-4pm, Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston, BS35 3SY

Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days offer a unique opportunity to browse amongst 600+ varieties of organically grown herbs, meet Jekka and the team, and pick up some expert tips and advice.

In 2010, we're delighted to welcome on-site caterers, Berry Blue, who will offer seasonal refreshments using locally sourced ingredients. So there's no need to rush off for lunch - visit us, and make a day of it!

Click below for further details.
www.jekkasherbfarm.com


Saturday 4th September 2010
Table Top Sale
10am-2pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Refreshments, Books, Craft Supplies, Crafts and more!

We are raising money for a new electric wheelchair for Joshua, aged 10, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy.

For more information or to book a table (£10) please call Amanda on 07895 187292, write to 3 Nailsworth Avenue, Yate BS37 4EH or click below.
www.bythewoods-craftsandevents.co.uk
Email:


Saturday 18th September 2010
Craft Fayre
10am-4pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Craft Supplies, Local Crafts and Refreshments.

Charity to be advised.

For more information or to book a table (£15) please call Amanda on 07895 187292, write to 3 Nailsworth Avenue, Yate BS37 4EH or click below.
www.bythewoods-craftsandevents.co.uk
Email:


Saturday 9th October 2010
Table Top Sale
10am-2pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Refreshments, Books, Craft Supplies, Crafts and more!

We are raising money for a new electric wheelchair for Joshua, aged 10, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy.

For more information or to book a table (£10) please call Amanda on 07895 187292, write to 3 Nailsworth Avenue, Yate BS37 4EH or click below.
www.bythewoods-craftsandevents.co.uk
Email:


Saturday 13th November 2010
Craft Fayre
10am-4pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Craft Supplies, Local Crafts and Refreshments.

Charity to be advised.

For more information or to book a table (£15) please call Amanda on 07895 187292, write to 3 Nailsworth Avenue, Yate BS37 4EH or click below.
www.bythewoods-craftsandevents.co.uk
Email:


Saturday 4th December 2010
Table Top Sale
10am-2pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

Refreshments, Books, Craft Supplies, Crafts and more!

We are raising money for a new electric wheelchair for Joshua, aged 10, who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy.

For more information or to book a table (£10) please call Amanda on 07895 187292, write to 3 Nailsworth Avenue, Yate BS37 4EH or click below.
www.bythewoods-craftsandevents.co.uk
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