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Bristol-based bakery Step and Stone, makes handmade lavosh flatbreads with a social purpose. They work with young people with learning disabilities, helping to develop their skills and confidence so they can eventually find employment in the mainstream catering world. They’re a community interest company, so all profits are ploughed straight back into the bakery.
Sessions run on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 09:30-15:00.
For more information, have a look on the website here or the Facebook page here
In the toasty warm and refurbished Youth Hut on Wednesday Mornings. Music with Mummy takes your child on a musical journey from birth till three. We wave, clap, sing songs & dance, play simple percussion, and have bubble time!
Music with Mummy (approx. 15 months to 3 years) at 9:30
Jolly Babies (birth to approx. 15 months) at 10:10
Sessions run in 6 week terms (during school term time) on Wednesday mornings. Taster sessions available
Facebook page here
Watercolour classes for beginners and mixed ability. One to one teaching and demonstrations in a friendly environment. Everyone brings their own materials and refreshments are provided. £8 per session.
Strictly come dancing stars Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite have teamed up with six time champion world swimmer Mark Foster, a former strictly contestant and an expert in fitness and conditioning to produce a unique dance and fitness programme ‘Fit Steps’.
They have combined for the first time, the best known and popular Latin and Ballroom dances with proven fitness techniques to develop a dance/fitness programme that is capable of delivering fast fitness results, with a heap of fun thrown in.
This is run by the Community Association and takes place every weekday morning from 10:00-13:30 in the Club Room, as well as the first Saturday of the month (village market day) from 09:30-16:00. Come and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, homemade cake, light snack, or lunch. All welcome, as well as well-behaved dogs. Children’s options too, as well as a loyalty card scheme. Come on a Monday or Tuesday to take advantage of our early-week offers:
Mondays: Slice of cake + tea/Americano for £2.50
Tuesdays: Soup/sandwich + tea/Americano for £3.50
Facebook page here and more information about the cafe, and the various groups that meet there can be found here
£85 for a 10 week course
Website www.fit2drop.com
Adult dance classes that are child friendly! Sessions will be held during term time at Long Ashton Village Hall and your first session is FREE! Numbers in class are kept purposefully small so early booking is essential! Please contact Stacey, on rainbowmaydanceschool@outlook.com or visit us on Facebook for more information and to book your place today.
Mummy and Me –
Is for you and your babies aged from 3–12months old. Wednesdays 12.30pm – 1.20pm.
Dancing Mummy –
Is for you and your little ones from 12months+. Wednesdays 1.30 – 2.30pm.
Long Ashton Junior Football Club offers football for all from U6’s to U15’s, with training during the week and local matches most weekends
Training:
Fridays 5-6pm (U6’s, U7’s, U8’s) 6-7pm (U9’s, U10’s, U11’s)
Wednesdays 6-7 (U12’s, U13’s)
Thursdays 6-7pm (U14’s, U15’s)
To find out more email lajfc.sec@gmail.com or call 07827 967155
Looking for a new fun and absorbing way to build on confidence, fitness, flexibility and self-defence skills for your children?
Little Pumas (4-6 year olds), Mondays and Wednesdays at 17:00
Juniors (7-12 years), Mondays and Wednesdays at 17:35
Looking for a new fun and absorbing way to build on confidence, fitness, flexibility and self-defence skills? Free trial lessons.
LAILA (Long Ashton Independent Ladies Association) was formed in 2008 and is an informal and friendly group meeting on the third Wednesday of the month between 19:15-21:15 in the Village Hall. Speakers are invited to attend some meetings and days out and theatre trips are arranged too.
£85 for a 10 week course
Website www.fit2drop.com
£68 for 8 weeks
Website www.fit2drop.com
Bristol-based bakery Step and Stone, makes handmade lavosh flatbreads with a social purpose. They work with young people with learning disabilities, helping to develop their skills and confidence so they can eventually find employment in the mainstream catering world. They’re a community interest company, so all profits are ploughed straight back into the bakery.
Sessions run on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 09:30-15:00.
For more information, have a look on the website here or the Facebook page here
Creative movement class for little people and their grown-ups. Lots of music, movement, songs, stories and rhymes. Village Hall on Thursdays, Walking-Pre-school 9.45-10.45, babies-walking 10.45-11.30.
Facebook page here
This is run by the Community Association and takes place every weekday morning from 10:00-13:30 in the Club Room, as well as the first Saturday of the month (village market day) from 09:30-16:00. Come and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, homemade cake, light snack, or lunch. All welcome, as well as well-behaved dogs. Children’s options too, as well as a loyalty card scheme. Come on a Monday or Tuesday to take advantage of our early-week offers:
Mondays: Slice of cake + tea/Americano for £2.50
Tuesdays: Soup/sandwich + tea/Americano for £3.50
Facebook page here and more information about the cafe, and the various groups that meet there can be found here
*New* dance classes taught by an instructor with over 20 years dance experience. All abilities welcome. Various dance styles covered to include street and jazz.
Dance is a great way to improve confidence, maintain a healthy lifestyle and make new friendships.
4-7yrs – 4-5pm
8+yrs – 5-6pm
Long Ashton Junior Football Club offers football for all from U6’s to U15’s, with training during the week and local matches most weekends
Training:
Fridays 5-6pm (U6’s, U7’s, U8’s) 6-7pm (U9’s, U10’s, U11’s)
Wednesdays 6-7 (U12’s, U13’s)
Thursdays 6-7pm (U14’s, U15’s)
To find out more email lajfc.sec@gmail.com or call 07827 967155
*NEW* Yoga class on Thursday evenings, taught by a friendly Long Ashton Mum!
Every Thursday evening during term-times 6.15-7.15pm. All levels welcome, £8 drop-in (first session at half price)
For fitness/flexibility/head space
Facebook page here
Bristol-based bakery Step and Stone, makes handmade lavosh flatbreads with a social purpose. They work with young people with learning disabilities, helping to develop their skills and confidence so they can eventually find employment in the mainstream catering world. They’re a community interest company, so all profits are ploughed straight back into the bakery.
Sessions run on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 09:30-15:00.
For more information, have a look on the website here or the Facebook page here
Rugby Tots is a specifically designed play programme using the multiple skills of Rugby to create a fun and enjoyable environment whilst developing core motor skills. For girls and boys aged 2-5 years. Located in the main village hall.
Tuesdays 9:30 (for 2- 3.5 year olds) and 10:15 (for 3.5-5 year olds)
Fridays 9:45 (for 2- 3.5 year olds) and 10:40 (for 3.5-5 year olds)
Website: www.rugbytots.co.uk and Facebook page here
This is run by the Community Association and takes place every weekday morning from 10:00-13:30 in the Club Room, as well as the first Saturday of the month (village market day) from 09:30-16:00. Come and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, homemade cake, light snack, or lunch. All welcome, as well as well-behaved dogs. Children’s options too, as well as a loyalty card scheme. Come on a Monday or Tuesday to take advantage of our early-week offers:
Mondays: Slice of cake + tea/Americano for £2.50
Tuesdays: Soup/sandwich + tea/Americano for £3.50
Facebook page here and more information about the cafe, and the various groups that meet there can be found here
The Singing Tree music classes are run by a community of teachers (and friends), passionate about the Kodaly approach to music teaching. We are motivated by a love of music pure and simple and hope to plant the seeds of musicality in your children, as we have done with our own and with the children who attend our classes.
Runs from 10:00-10:30 on Fridays in the youth hut, and suitable for under-fives. Call Piri on 07984897450 to book a FREE trial session
Website here
Drop-in. No booking required. Come any week. Come every week. Each class costs £9. No experience required. Mixed ability class. Yoga mats, blocks and belts provided. Learn how to practise yoga postures, connect with your breathing and quieten the chattering mind with meditation.
More details from www.yogabristol.co.uk
Gary has been practising since 1995 and teaching yoga since 2002.
Facebook page here
Over 50’s Tai Chi, gentle seated and standing exercise to promote balance, relaxation and well being
Learning Kung Fu is an excellent way for children to develop self-confidence, discipline and respect for others. It also improves fitness, coordination and mental focus. Classes are specifically geared to children and run in a safe environment by a fully qualified martial arts instructor and primary school teacher. Typical sessions include warm ups, Kung Fu drills, games and forms.
Friday afternoons at 17:00-18:30pm in Keeds Hall. Little Dragons class (3-7) at 17:00 and Junior Dragons class (7+) at 17:45.
Find out more at citygongfu.com or like the Facebook page here
Long Ashton Junior Football Club offers football for all from U6’s to U15’s, with training during the week and local matches most weekends
Training:
Fridays 5-6pm (U6’s, U7’s, U8’s) 6-7pm (U9’s, U10’s, U11’s)
Wednesdays 6-7 (U12’s, U13’s)
Thursdays 6-7pm (U14’s, U15’s)
To find out more email lajfc.sec@gmail.com or call 07827 967155
We give your children a positive introduction to sport by teaching high quality football skills in a friendly, pressure-free environment.
Website: www.littlekickers.co.uk and Facebook page here
The Long Ashton Football Club runs 3 teams. The First Team play in the Somerset County League, with the Reserve & ‘A’ Teams playing in the Bristol and Suburban Association Football League. The club is always looking for new players, aged 16+. There is also an associated Social Club on Saturdays in the Griffin Lounge. Training takes place at 18.30 on Thursday evenings on the 3G pitch at Bristol Grammar School. We meet in the car park at Old Bristolians, Longwood Lane and walk a short distance to the pitch. There is a cost of £1 per player, payable before training, to cover the hire charge.
Contact the secretary on longashtonfc@gmail.com for further details
There is also a veteran’s team (aged 35+) operating under the name LA Codgers, who compete in the Bristol Casuals League. Games take place on Sunday mornings, with kick-off times varying from 10:30 – 11:00. There are 89 games a season.
Please contact the LA Codgers Manager, Mark Bartlett for more details: Mobile 07973419530
Find more information online here: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/longashtonfc
Long Ashton Tennis club offers affordable, year round fun, friendship and tennis for all in congenial outdoor surroundings.
Baby Sensory, a multiple award winning and fully researched programme, will introduce you and your baby to a world of sensory delights where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents. Specifically designed to aid your child’s development from birth, the programme is packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, signing and massage – you’ll never experience the same class twice.
Facebook page here
This is run by the Community Association and takes place every weekday morning from 10:00-13:30 in the Club Room, as well as the first Saturday of the month (village market day) from 09:30-16:00. Come and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, homemade cake, light snack, or lunch. All welcome, as well as well-behaved dogs. Children’s options too, as well as a loyalty card scheme. Come on a Monday or Tuesday to take advantage of our early-week offers:
Mondays: Slice of cake + tea/Americano for £2.50
Tuesdays: Soup/sandwich + tea/Americano for £3.50
Facebook page here and more information about the cafe, and the various groups that meet there can be found here
Long Ashton Tennis club offers affordable, year round fun, friendship and tennis for all in congenial outdoor surroundings.
Classes are run on a termly basis. Yoga is a wonderful antidote to the speed of modern living. It’s not just exercise – you can experience a whole range of benefits including better sleep, increased muscle tone, strength and flexibility, and feeling happier!
Facebook page here
Monday 12:30-13:30 postnatal fitness- £35 for 5 classes
Call Sarah Dineen for further details: 07855 427305 or email sarah@fit2drop.com
Website www.fit2drop.com
£68 for an 8-week course
Website www.fit2drop.com
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small sided game played with a slightly heavier ball and focuses on technique and skill over size and athleticism, but the best thing about it, is that kids absolutely love it! For girls and boys.
Thursday evenings between 4.00-6.30pm
In Keeds Hall, during term time. Places limited, email to reserve your free trial session.
Facebook and twitter search: @soccershooters1
Looking for a new fun and absorbing way to build on confidence, fitness, flexibility and self-defence skills? Free trial lessons.
£85 for a 10 week course
Website www.fit2drop.com
The Long Ashton Parish Council and its Committees meet most Monday evenings from 19:30 in the Jubilee Pavilion. Meetings are open to the public. The office runs a drop-in day for the public on Tuesdays between 10:00-12:00 for those who have any queries or concerns
Website: www.longashtonparishcouncil.com and Facebook page here
Monday 19:30-20:30 pregnancy pilates- £50 for 6 classes
Website www.fit2drop.com
Long Ashton Tennis club offers affordable, year round fun, friendship and tennis for all in congenial outdoor surroundings.
Classes are run on a termly basis. Yoga is a wonderful antidote to the speed of modern living. It’s not just exercise – you can experience a whole range of benefits including better sleep, increased muscle tone, strength and flexibility, and feeling happier!
Facebook page here
Rugby Tots is a specifically designed play programme using the multiple skills of Rugby to create a fun and enjoyable environment whilst developing core motor skills. For girls and boys aged 2-5 years. Located in the main village hall.
Tuesdays 9:30 (for 2- 3.5 year olds) and 10:15 (for 3.5-5 year olds)
Fridays 9:45 (for 2- 3.5 year olds) and 10:40 (for 3.5-5 year olds)
Website: www.rugbytots.co.uk and Facebook page here