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LONG ASHTON CINEMA is a non-profit group run by local volunteers. Our aim is to offer a wide variety of good quality films at affordable prices on your doorstep. They screen at least one film at month and it’s a social place where guests can have a drink and a chat before and after the screening.
Usually runs on the third evening of the month. Like their facebook page or visit their website to keep up to date.
10am Bambinos/10.45am Babies
A term is £32.50 for one child, plus £10 per term for additional siblings. Every child signed up for the term receives the Babel Journal and this term we have some gorgeous spring-themed surprises to collect, including a spring spotter’s guide to complete together, and all of the weekly stickers tracking languages and metacognitive skills, and limited edition postcards of the songs.
Full details can be found in our most recent Babel Bulletin: http://eepurl.com/dPgd4X
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
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
Monday 19:00-20:00 pregnancy pilates- £50 for 6 classes
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
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
Long Ashton Baby and Toddler Group. Tuesday afternoons during term time 2-4pm
We’re delighted to confirm that Bristol Karate Academy is coming to Long Ashton Community Centre from September 2018!
New members welcome! If you’re an adult looking to learn something new or have children, aged 7+, who want to give Karate a try then get in touch!
We’re offering new starters a FREE FIRST LESSON in September. Just book in at bristolkarateacademy.com/venue_longashton.html
Training times are:
– Beginners upwards: 6.15-7.15pm
– Brown & black belts: 6.15-7.45pm
To find out more about Bristol Karate Academy and the training we offer across the Bristol post code area then visit bristolkarateacademy.co
Website www.fit2drop.com
An evening of meditations, providing you with space to rest, recharge and focus on some self care (ideal for parents after the Easter holidays!).
The Club Room, Long Ashton Community Centre
£10 – book your place via hannirosemindfulness@gmail.com
Facebook page for organiser is here
Website www.fit2drop.com
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 – 10:00
Jolly Babies (approx. birth – 15 months) 10:10 – 10:40
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
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? Free trial lessons.
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
£85 for a 10 week course
Website www.fit2drop.com
£68 for 8 weeks
Website www.fit2drop.com
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.
Term time only.
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
Monthly Memory Cafe
LA Memory Cafe opens its doors 25th April 2.30-4.30pm in the LA cafe. Its for people living with memory loss and their carers and will provide a safe space to enjoy company, live music, activities plus access to information and holistic therapists. We need storage boxes if anyone has they could donate. We can collect.
Get in touch on lamemorycafe@gmail.com. To find out more about donating go to our JustGiving pages at https://bit.ly/2uNtasb.
*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
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.
Free taster session 10th Jan – term begins 17th Jan 2019.
Web: http://www.soccershooters.com/
Twitter: @Soccershooters1
Facebook: @Soccershooters
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
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
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
New weekly pre-school art group starting here – Friday afternoons. To book a place contact Jenny: jennyleavettcooke@gmail.com
Explore Arts will be running art and craft sessions for children aged 2.5-4 in our Village Hall 1.30-2.30pm on Fridays in term time. £6.50 per child with sibling discounts available.
https://explore-art.co.uk
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