What's on this Christmas!

Wanting to find out what activities and events are taking place throughout December?

Our Community Development Coordinators have compiled a list of some of the festive opportunities that are on offer throughout Bristol for people aged 55+.

For more information please contact the event organiser directly. We would advise that you contact them prior to attending any events/activities, as we cannot guarantee that the information listed is correct.

When	Event	Information	Where	Contact Information
1^st Tuesday of every month, 14:00	Live Jazz and Swing	A chance to catch up with friends, listen to live jazz and swing, have a dance if you want, sing along and enjoy delicious sandwiches, tea and cakes. £3 entrance fee.	The Park Centre, Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1DQ	The Park Centre on 0117 903 9770
Every Wednesday, 13:30 – 15:30	Community Gardening Group	The Gardening Group will include Christmas themed activities during December. FREE!	The Bungalow and Blaise Weston Court, Lawrence Weston	Abi Sweet abi@aliveactivities.org / 074103979704.
Every Thursday, 10:30 – 12:00	Multi-sport for over 55s	Adapted badminton, boccia, new age kurling, seated dance, seated ball games, fun & games, friendship, time to relax, chat and enjoy some tea and biscuits. FREE taster for all! £2 per session.	Oatley Hall, Cote Lane Retirement Village, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UN	0117 958 1651
Every Thursday, 13:30 – 15:30	Community Gardening Group	The Gardening Group will include Christmas themed activities during December. FREE!	Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, BS10 5PY	Abi Sweet abi@aliveactivities.org / 074103979704.
Saturday 1^st December, 11:00 – 15:00	Christmas Craft Fair	Refreshments, jewellery, soaps, baby clothes, knitted items, cakes, quilts and Christmas decorations. Free entry.	Avonmouth Community Centre, 257 Avonmouth Road, BS11 9EN	0117 982 7445
Saturday 1^st December, 10:30 – 16:00	Christmas Fayre	Local crafts and gifts, cards, stocking fillers, books and more. Family dress-up nativity. Curator’s highlights museum tours hourly from 11am. £6 adults, concessions available.	The New Room / John Wesley’s Chapel, 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE	0117 926 4740
Saturday 1^st December, 12:00 – 15:00	Christmas Fair	Visit Santa, glitter tattoos, cakes, name the teddy, tombola, sweets, lucky dip, raffle and more.	Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Bristol, BS4 1JP	0117 914 9216
Monday 3^rd December, 19:00 – 21:00	Singles Social	Friendly and relaxed event for over 55s seeking companionship and wanting to meet new friends. £5 per person includes a light buffet and tea & coffee.	Mezzaluna Café, West Street, BS3 3NU	Booking essential – 0117 305 2365
Tuesday 4^th December, 10:00	Redcliffe Coffee Morning and Book Exchange	Join us for a chat & free refreshments! Are you over 50 and want to know more? We have social activities and events happening in the Redcliffe area, many tailored to the needs of older people. Tell us about new activities & events that you would like to get involved in? We have volunteering opportunities for young and old.	Waring House Community Room, Redcliff Hill, BS1 6TF	0117 930 0301
Tuesday 4^th December, 11:00 – 12:15	Redcliffe Coffee Morning and Book Exchange	Join us for a chat & free refreshments! Are you over 50 and want to know more? We have social activities and events happening in the Redcliffe area, many tailored to the needs of older people. Tell us about new activities & events that you would like to get involved in? We have volunteering opportunities for young and old.	Proctor House Community Room, Prewett Street, BS1 6PJ	0117 930 0301
Wednesday 5^th December, 12:00 – 14:30	Greenhouse Café Christmas Dinner	2 courses (mains & desserts) for £7.50. Various Christmas Dinners on 27^th November, 5^th December and 13^th December.	Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5PY	Pre-book on 0117 950 3335
Wednesday 5^th December, 16:00 – 18:00	Henleaze Christmas Festival 2018	Entertainment, children’s rides, stalls, late night shopping, prize draw and much much more…	Henleaze Road BS9	www.henleazechristmasfestival.co.uk
Wednesday 5^th December, 18:00	Sparkling Ballroom	Come and join us for dancing, sparkles, bubbles and lots of fun. £5 to include entertainment and a drink. Fundraising for Shelter.	Blaise Weston Court, Broadlands Drive, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0AF	Lynne Stevens on 0117 982 2072
Thursday 6^th December, 15:00	Afternoon Concert at the Fringe	World-class roots and blues Steve Payne and Paul Hobday. Tea, cake and full bar. Seat reservations advised.	Bristol Frigne, 32 Princess Victoria Street, Bristol, BS8 4BZ	Elly on 07852 135 876 or elly.hopkins@gmail.com
Thursday 6^th December, 10:00 – 17:00	Cardiff Shopping	Fancy a day out to get all your Christmas shopping done – with plenty of well-known brands, small local shops and the Christmas market stalls to choose from Cardiﬀ is a great destination to get all that you need – and some things you don’t! Time for lunch included – why not wear your favourite Christmas jumper? Cost is £10.		Book your place with Janie on 0117 951 5751
Friday 7^th December, 11:30 – 14:30	Christmas Fair at St John’s Chapel	Looking for unique Christmas gifts? Then come and take a look at our selection of handcrafted products. Jewellery, decorations, hanging mobiles, trinket/gift boxes, plus much more…	St John’s Chapel, Bath, BA1 1SQ	For more information please contact St John’s Foundation on 01225 486403 / 01225 486454
Friday 7^th December, 13:00	Footprints Christmas Meal	For senior citizens in Horfield, Lockleaze and Filton	Ebenezer Church, 286 Filton Avenue, Horfield, BS7 0BA	0117 979 1399
Friday 7^th December, 13:00 – 15:00	Christmas Party for Over 50s	Join Bristol Charities for this free community Christmas party for people over 50 living in Henbury and Brentry. This celebration will include a buffet lunch, entertainment and a raffle.	Henbury and Brentry Community Centre, Machin Road, Bristol, BS10 7HG	Booking is essential. Spaces limited. Call Jess on 07584 279 487
Friday 7^th December, 14:00	Film Club – Christmas Special	The Holy Habits Film Club is a monthly event at the New Room. Each month we show a film and hold a discussion afterwards to think about specific themes in the film. Often these themes tie in with spiritual or ethical questions. Each film starts at 2pm. Entrance is free but donations are welcome. We serve refreshments and always have popcorn!	The New Room / John Wesley’s Chapel, 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE	0117 926 4740
Friday 7^th December, 14:00 – 16:30	Christmas Quiz for Over 55s	Stockwood’s annual Christmas Quiz is back! £5 entry includes a buffet and refreshments. A mixture of Christmas themed and general knowledge questions. Maximum of 6 people per team/table. Those not in a team will be paired up with an existing team on the day. Prize fund for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd placed teams.	Whitchurch British Legion, BS14 0QF	Tickets available from St Monica Trust – 0117 305 2365
Friday 7^th December, doors open 18:15 (show at 18:30)	‘A Night Before Christmas’ Penny Brohn UK Christmas Concert	We are delighted to be back at the Victorian Clifton College Chapel for our annual Christmas Concert. With interwoven readings from the classical poem, ‘The Night Before Christmas’, hear the beautiful tones of Bristol Male Voice Choir, High Down Schools, Voice of Hope Wellbeing and UWE Gospel Choirs and Penny Brohn Community Choir. Refreshments and raffle. Tickets £10 for adults and £6 for seniors and children.	Clifton College Chapel, 32 College Rd, Bristol BS8 3JH	Tickets available from 0303 3000 118
Saturday 8^th December, 11:00 – 17:00	Southville Chocolate Festival	Chocolatiers, cake makers, confectioners, gifts and crafts, and children’s activities. £2.50 on the door. Children under 12 are free.	Southville Centre, Bristol, BS3 1QG	0117 923 1039
Saturday 8^th December	The Christmas Journey	Follow the Christmas Journey through an interactive, multi-sensory experience. Multiple timeslots. Event is free, donations welcome!	Horfield Methodist Church, 1 Churchways Ave, Bristol BS7 8SN	Christmasjourney@horfieldmethodist.org.uk
Saturday 8^th December, 11:00 – 15:00	Christmas Fair	Residents, family and friends and all the local community. Come and enjoy a day of Christmas festivities at our first Village Christmas Fair. We’ll have craft, mulled wine and mince pies, stalls, raffle, face painting and entertainment and our very own Santa’s Grotto. Free entrance! The youth Choir from Studio 7 will also be bringing some festive cheer with them and singing some carols for us from 11.30 -12.30pm	Stoke Gifford Retirement Village, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS16 1EJ	natasheya.archer@extracare.org.uk
Sunday 9^th December, 10:30 – 11:30	Withywood Carol Service with Community Choir	Hartcliffe & Withywood Community Choir will be singing at Withywood Church for a lovely festive Carol service. All welcome, bring your family and friends. There will be refreshments afterwards.	The Withywood Church, Queens Road, Withywood, BS13 8QA	0117 987 8400
Monday 10^th December, 10:30	Christmas Market	Mince pies and refreshments will be available.	Blaise Weston Court, Broadlands Drive, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0AF
Monday 10^th December, 11:30 – 14:30	Jennings Court Open Day	Mince pies with cream, teas and coffee. Entertainment by Alan Peacock between 12 – 2pm. Drop in any time.	Jennings Court, Lower Sidney Street, BS3 1SW
Monday 10^th – Friday 14^th December	Christmas Lunches	Christmas lunches from 10^th – 14^th December. 3 courses for £15. Ask at Withywood Centre reception for a menu and booking form.	The Withywood Church, Queens Road, Withywood, BS13 8QA	0117 987 8400
Monday 10^th, Tuesday 11^th & Wednesday 12^th, 12:00 &17:00	Table Service Christmas Lunches	3 courses for £20 (Inc. after dinner coffee). 2 sittings available.	Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, BS10 5PY	For more information and to make a booking please call 0117 907 3350
Wednesday 12^th December, 11:00 – 12:30	Christmas Quiz for Over 55s	Join Cabot Circus and LinkAge Network for a Christmas Quiz! A mixture of Christmas themed and general knowledge questions. FREE. Mulled wine, mince pies and prizes for the winners. Christmas jumpers optional!	Cabot Circus Management Suite, Top Floor Cabot Circus, Penn Street, Bristol, BS1 3BX	Booking is essential for this event – 0117 353 3042
Friday 14^th December, doors open 19:00 (show starts 19:30)	Robinson Crusoe’s Christmas Adventure	Sea Mills Amateur Dramatics Group panto this year is taking place on 14^th and 15^th December. Featuring Precision X Dance Company! Tickets £5, 3’s and under go free.	Sea Mills Community Centre, Sunny Hill, Bristol, BS9 2NQ	Get tickets directly from SMAD / Call Lee on 07768 948 824 or Lisa on 07807 959 768
Friday 14^th & 21^st December	Community Gardening Group	The Gardening Group will include Christmas themed activities during December. FREE!	Bristol Community Links-South, Langhill Avenue, Avon, Bristol BS4 1TN	Abi Sweet abi@aliveactivities.org / 074103979704.
Saturday 15th December, doors open 13:30 (show starts 14:00)	Robinson Crusoe’s Christmas Adventure	Sea Mills Amateur Dramatics Group panto this year is taking place on 14^th and 15^th December. Featuring Precision X Dance Company! Tickets £5, 3’s and under go free.	Sea Mills Community Centre, Sunny Hill, Bristol, BS9 2NQ	Get tickets directly from SMAD / Call Lee on 07768 948 824 or Lisa on 07807 959 768
Saturday 15th December, doors open 19:00 (show starts 19:30)	Robinson Crusoe’s Christmas Adventure	Sea Mills Amateur Dramatics Group panto this year is taking place on 14^th and 15^th December. Featuring Precision X Dance Company! Tickets £5, 3’s and under go free.	Sea Mills Community Centre, Sunny Hill, Bristol, BS9 2NQ	Get tickets directly from SMAD / Call Lee on 07768 948 824 or Lisa on 07807 959 768
Saturday 15^th December, 10:30 – 14:30	Christmas Holiday Market	Families welcome, stalls and more! Free entry.	Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Bristol, BS4 1JP	0117 914 9216
Saturday 15^th December, 11:00 & 13:30	Beauty & the Beast	Bringing the magic of Panto to Southmead! Ticket prices – adults £3.50, age 16 and under £2, age 2 and under FREE. Ticket prices includes a drink and fresh popcorn.	Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, BS10 5PY	0117 950 3335 or email info@southmead.org
Sunday 16^th December, 15:00 – 17:00	Christmas Market	Christmas presents to purchase from a variety of fantastic stalls. Taste our scrumptious refreshments from our Café! Everyone is welcome!	Sommerville
Wednesday 19^th December, 13:00 & 18:00	Carols by Candlelight	Join us for our annual Carols by Candlelight on Wednesday 19th December at 1pm and 6pm, followed by mince pies. Singing Charles Wesley’s “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” in the building where it was originally sung in the 18th Century, alongside other traditional and contemporary carols to celebrate the Christmas Story. We hope to see you there. The New Room community choir will be performing during the service at 1pm.	The New Room / John Wesley’s Chapel, 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE	0117 926 4740
Wednesday 19^th December, 15:15	Carols on the Train	Depart Avonmouth Station for a return journey along the Severn Beach Line, singing carols and enjoying a mince pie (or two) afterwards. FREE!	Avonmouth Train Station, Bristol BS11 9JB	Just turn up
Thursday 20^th December, 13:00 – 16:00	Tea and Talk Christmas Party	Come along for our last Community Support at Home Gathering. Enjoy some mulled wine, festive treats and a good old sing-a-long with our favourite Ukulele band!	St Mary’s Church, Church Cl, Avon, Bristol BS10 7QF	Book your place and transport with Janie on 0117 951 5751
Thursday 20^th December, 16:30 – 19:30	A Christmas Feast & Market	Delicious plates of food, Christmas gift stalls, farmers & food market, foodie raffle and more!	Southmead Community Centre, 248 Greystoke Avenue, BS10 6BQ	07429 957 881
Tuesday 25^th December	Marmalade Trust Christmas Day Lunches	We organise Christmas Day lunches in restaurants around Bristol and South Glos. Friendly Marmalade Trust volunteers collect our guests from their own home and drive them to one of our restaurants where they enjoy a free meal with their own Marmalade family. Each guest is then returned safely home afterwards.	Around Bristol and South Gloucestershire	You can refer them completing the attached referral form or online at: https://marmaladetrust.org/refer-a-guest/referral-form/ If you have any queries about making a referral you are welcome to contact Charlie Evans at Charlie@marmaladetrust.org or call the Marmalade mobile on 07566 244 788.