Regular adult groups that meet at the centre:
Art
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.
Wednesday mornings and afternoons in the Pavilion 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-16:00
Contact Caroline James 01275 392564 / 07799 548857
email thorwaldjames@hotmail.com
www.carolinejamespictures.co.uk
Art Club
A sociable group of mainly retired people who enjoy painting in many art mediums. No tutor, help and support to one another. They meet in the Pavilion on Thursday mornings from 9:30—12:00 weekly.
Contact Norma 01275 852393 or Des 01275 393297
Avon Guild of Spinners and Weavers
The aim of the Guild is to promote and encourage the art of spinning, weaving and dyeing. Runs on the second Saturday of the month between 10:00-16:00 in the Pavilion
Find out more at www.avonguild.org.uk or contact Caroline Walker at caroline@elmtreefamily.co.uk
Facebook page here
LA Cinema
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 a 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.
Local History
Meetings held on the first Thursday of the month from October April inclusive in the Pavilion between 19:30-21:30. Speakers give talks on subjects mainly appertaining to the history of the local area.
Contact Chairman Mr R Pullin on 01275 393617 for more information
Long Ashton Village Market
First Saturday of each month (apart from January) between 09:30-13:00. The emphasis is on local and affordable produce, food and crafts.
The Long Ashton market aims to support the development of local producers and businesses with an active interest in sustainable practices. It also provides an opportunity for visitors to meet various local groups and find out about exciting and interesting things happening in the village and surrounding area.
For more information visit www.longashtonvillagemarket.co.uk or email Andy Coombe (market co-ordinator) on longashtonvillagemarket@hotmail.com
Facebook page here.
Parish Council
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
Contact Janet Turp (Clerk) on 01275393551 or clerk@longashtonparishcouncil.com
Website: www.longashtonparishcouncil.com and Facebook page here.
Probus
Probus Clubs are clubs for retired or semi-retired business or professional people, and the Long Ashton club is open to men-only. Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month between 10:00-12:00 in the Pavilion.
For more information, contact Dave Addis on dave@addis.me.uk or 07801 616612
The Royal British Legion
For more information, contact Dave Addis on dave@addis.me.uk or 07801 616612
Scrapbooking and Card Making
Scrapbooking and card making group. Classes or do your own thing. Runs on the third Saturday of the month from 10:00-14:00
Contact Pauline Thorne on 01275463088.
Tra La
Runs fortnightly on Tuesdays between 19:30-21:30 in the Club Room. No experience needed – our aim is to enjoy singing together, and we make a pleasing sound, singing a variety of songs from around the world as well as standards, folk, pop songs and rounds.
All welcome – contact Bill on 07932623672 for more information
