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Patchway Town Council 
Other Groups & Societies
1625 Independent People Housing Advice
Independent People is the leading provider of housing, support and advice to young people aged between 16 and 25 in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
We exist to support young people to build independent lives. We do this by helping people find (and keep) a safe, stable home. We also offer non-judgmental support and advice on counselling, training and help finding jobs. No other organisation in the area has the same wealth of experience and resources.
Contact:
Tel: 01454 865732
Email: mailto:sglos@1625ip.co.uk
Web: www.1625ip.co.uk
Record: 179
2nd Patchway Scout Group
We provide scouting for young people between the ages of 6 and 14.5. Concorde Beavers (6yrs-8rs) meet on a Wednesday 6 -7.00pm (Girls and Boys) Airbus Cubs (8yrs-10.5yrs) meet on a Tuesday (Girls and Boys)6.30 - 8.00pm Scouts (10.5yrs-14.5yrs) meet on a Thursday (Girls and Boys)from 7.00-9.00pm
Contact: kathy Hemmings
Tel: 0117 969 4410
Email: ginger2247@hotmail.co.uk
Web: sites.google.com/site/2ndpatchwayscoutgroup/
Record: 42
Ablaze Choir
The Ablaze Choir is a christian choir which meets at St Chad's Church Hall on Monday evenings from 7.15pm -9.30pm
Contact: Joanna Xylas
Tel: 0757 086 24 64
Email:
Web:
Record: 141
Age UK
This is an organisations especially for elderly people dealing with a variety of things. They are based at 67 High Street Thornbury ,Bristol .
Contact:
Tel: 01454 857 754
Email: info@ageuksouthglos.gov.uk
Web: www.ageuk.org.uk
Record: 146
Air Training Corps
Better known as the Air Cadets a UK wide force whith more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. Sponsored by the Royal Air Force the ATC will give you hands on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do . Activities include flying, field training, shooting, BTEC, Duke of Edinburgh award, adventure training, first aid and sport . Your local squadron 2152 (North Bristol) meets Wed and Frid evenings between 19.30 and 21.30 hours at the Sqn HQ, Pine Grove, Filton, Bristol. BS7 OSL
Contact: Flt Lt J . Brimble
Tel: 0117 9693 134
Email: 2152@aircadets.org
Web: www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/
Record: 84
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meetings are held at Patchway Community Centre each Thursday evening. Meeting starts at 8.00 p.m. and doors open at 7.30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
Contact:
Tel: 0117 926 5520
Email:
Web: www.bristolaa.org/
Record: 25
Alzheimers Support Group
Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Many of our 25,000 members have personal experience of dementia, as carers, health professionals or people with dementia themselves, and their experiences help to inform our work.
Contact: Paula Shears
Tel: 0117 9610693
Email: Paula.Shears@alzheimers.org.uk
Web: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Record: 60
Army Cadets
The Patchway detachment of Cadets parades on Monday and Thursday between 7pm and 9.30pm at the ACF Centre, Coniston Road, Patchway.
Open to boys and girls aged 13-18 years .
Contact: 0117 986 33 44
Tel:
Email:
Web:
Record: 127
Baptist Women's Group
Meets at the Baptist Hall at Amberley Road, Patchway on alternate Tuesdays between 2.30pm -3.30pm
Contact:
Tel: 01454 626 929
Email:
Web:
Record: 129
Bingo
Friday nights at the Royal British Legion , Rodway Road, Patchway
Contact:
Tel: 0117 969 2855
Email:
Web:
Record: 135
Blue Flames Cheerleaders
Official Cheerleaders for Bristol Rovers meets at Callicroft School on Tuesdays from 4.30 -800pm and Sundays 10.00am - 3.00pm
Contact: Sara
Tel: 0117 949 1760
Email: sazrules@blueyonder.co.uk
Web:
Record: 138
Bowls
Short mat bowls at Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road on Mondays and Fridays at 2.00pm
Contact: Louisa
Tel: 01454 86 85 49
Email:
Web:
Record: 137
Drop in Session for families of pre-school children
Come along on a Friday from 9.30 -10.30am to the Barnabas Room at St Chad's Church, Rodway Road
This is a drop in for the families of pre-school children to get together.
Refreshmens available for both adults and little ones. All Welcome
Contact:
Tel:
Email:
Web: http://www.stchad.org.uk/
Record: 186
Fleet Air Arm Association
The Fleet Air Arm Association meets at The Royal British Legion, Rodway Road,Patchway,Bristol. On the 2nd Monday of each month at 8.00pm
Membership is open to all serving and ex-serving ranks who served without dishonour in a recognised Fleet Air Arm Trade for a minimum of six months.If you wish to join a branch near you, please write to the Branch Secretary for more information regarding fees, meetings, schedules and events
Contact:
Tel: 0117 969 2855
Email:
Web: www.faa.org.uk
Record: 96
Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport
Safe, cost effective, accessible transport for residents and groups in the Four Towns and Vale Link areas. We offer a Ring and Ride Service for individuals,a Group Hire Service and a Social Car Scheme. We have a fleet of mini buses and can accommodate wheelchair users.
During the summer months trips are organised to places of interest. South Gloucestershire concessionary bus passes are entitled to free travel on Ring and Ride journeys only.
Four Towns and Vale Link operate in the following areas:
Almondsbury, Alveston, Aust, Bradley Stoke, Charfield, Cromhall, Falfield, Filton,Frampton Cottrell, Hill, Oldbury-on-Severn, Olveston, Patchway, Pilning, Severn Beach, Rockhampton, Stoke Gifford, Thornbury, Tortworth, Tytherington and Winterbourne.
Contact: Nigel Davies
Tel: 01454 868529
Email:
Web: www.4tt.org.uk
Record: 28
Home Library Service
If you are unable to visit your local library due to temporary or permanent disability and have no one who can call for you , simply telephone the library and ask about our home library service. Most libraries have a number of volunteers themselves regular library users , who will call on you at your home, initially with a member of the library staff , to discuss your requirements. The volunteer will then agree with you the frequency of visits and the number of books/tapes etc that you would like. If you need additional help or information between visits the libary staff will always be happy to help you if you telephone them . If you would like to use this service , know of someone who would benefit from it or if you would ike to know how to become a volunteer contact the number below.
Contact:
Tel: 01454 868 006
Email:
Web:
Record: 144
Link Club
This is a social group for adults with learning difficulties . We meet each Tuesday evening from 7.00 -9.00pm at Coniston Community Centre. The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway
Contact: Caroline Poole
Tel: 0789 086 9263
Email:
Web:
Record: 112
Mainly Music
This is a fun music group set up for you to enjoy music with your children. From birth to 5 years.Come along and enjoy the fun.
Contact: Lesley Thomas
Tel: 01454 626 929
Email:
Web: www.patchwaybaptist.com
Record: 102
Neighbourhood Watch
There are a number of Neighbourhood Watches in Patchway to find your nearest one contact your local neighbourhood watch officer on the number listed below.
Contact:
Tel: 0117 931 2503
Email:
Web:
Record: 107
North Bristol Advice Centre
Provide advice and advocacy in areas of debt, employment, housing, welfare benefits and basic immigration for people living in North Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Patchway has two advice sessions one on Wednesday Mornings at Coniston Community Centre and one on Wednesday Afternoons at Patchway Health Centre
Contact:
Tel: 0117 9 51 57 51
Email: team@northbristoladvice.org.uk
Web: www.northbristoladvice.org.uk
Record: 181
North Bristol Advice Centre
Provide advice and advocacy in areas of debt, employment, housing, welfare benefits and basic immigration for people living in North Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Patchway has two advice sessions one on Wednesday Mornings at Coniston Community Centre and one on Wednesday Afternoons at Patchway Health Centre
Contact:
Tel: 0117 9 51 57 51
Email: team@northbristoladvice.org.uk
Web: www.northbristoladvice.org.uk
Record: 182
NSPCC
The NSPCC's vision is to end cruelty to children in the UK. We campaign to change the law ,provide childline and the NSPCC helpline ,offer advice for adults and much more.
For children and young people
Tel: 0808 800 5000 .
For adults concerened about a child and advice Tel : 0800 11 11 .
Contact:
Tel: 0808 800 5000 ( Help
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Web: www.nspcc.org.uk/helpline
Record: 78
Old Patchway Pensioners Club
Meets at North Patchway Hall, Gloucester Road.
On Fridays at 2.00pm .There is a varied prorgramme of speakers,bingo games and sing-a-longs. Outings are also arranged.
Contact: Mrs Butler
Tel: 01454 620 290
Email:
Web:
Record: 147
Patchway Art and Craft Club
Patchway Art and Craft Club meet every Wednesday at Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road. Patchway,Bristol.
We welcome new members come along and take a look . Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm. With skills sessions in drawing and various crafts.
Contact: Coniston Community Centre
Tel: 0117 9236878
Email:
Web: www.conistoncommunitycentre.org.uk
Record: 98
Patchway Carers Support Group Group
Are you looking after a friend or relative? Would you like to meet with other carers?
Come along and pick up information and meet with other carers over a cup of tea or coffee. the group is open to all carers in the Patchway and surrounding areas. Newcomers are always very welcome .
The Patchway Carers meet on the3rd Tuesday of every month at:1.30pm
Patchway Town Council Offices
Callicroft House .
Rodway Road
Patchway
Bristol .
They also meet on the 4th Thursday at 10.30 a.m till 12 midday.
Amberley Road Baptist Church
Stoke Lodge
No need to book just turn up
Contact:
Tel: 01454 868267
Email:
Web:
Record: 57
Patchway Day Centre for the Elderly
The Day Centre building now called The Casson Centre adjoins the Patchway Community Centre in Rodway Road and is open from 10.00am on Monday and Thursday. The centre is comfortably furnished and lunch is served at a reasonable cost and various activities and outings are arranged. Transport by minibus is available.
Contact: During opening hours
Tel: 01454 868533
Email:
Web:
Record: 148
Patchway Garden Society
A friendly group for those interested in gardening. Informative speakers in winter, visits in Summer.Helps to organise annual Flower and Garden Shows each July.Meetings held in The Casson Centre on Rodway Road on Monday Evenings during the winter months.
Contact: Joe Hicks
Tel: 01454 898369
Email:
Web:
Record: 20
Patchway Ladybirds
Meets alternate Mondays at 7.30pm at Langdale Court ,Coniston Road, Patchway.
Contact: Jackie Drewitt
Tel: 0117 979 3227
Email:
Web:
Record: 133
Patchway Local History Group
Meets at Patchway Library
Contact: Mr K Selway
Tel: 0117 976 7472
Email:
Web:
Record: 21
Patchway Minibus
Patchway Minibus is for the use of residents and groups who live or operate in Patchway. It is a registered charity and run by a comittee of volunteers. Are you a group who would like transport within or just outside Patchway on a regular or occasional basis? Do you want to use the mini bus for lifts with exisiting groups? Would you like to use the minibus for special events that take place in Patchway?
Contact: Mrs W Williams
Tel: 01454 898178
Email:
Web:
Record: 33
PATCHWAY PHAB GROUP
The Patchway PHAB (phyisically handicapped and able bodied ) group meets on the 3rd Tuesday in each month. The group is open physically disabled and able-bodied people . Transport is available for those in Patchway unable to get to the club. Activities include talks,social evenings and entertainment.
Contact: Margaret Wright
Tel: 0117 931 4242
Email:
Web:
Record: 113
Patchway Players Drama Group
Patchway Players meet on a Monday evening 7.30pm at Patchway Community Centre,Rodway Road,Patchway
New members always welcome
Contact: Carol
Tel: 01454 614 123
Email:
Web:
Record: 170
Patchway Safer Stronger Community Group
South Gloucestershire's 20 Safer,Stronger Community Groups are all about working together to improve you local community. The groups also enable you to have your say about the services tat your community needs and receives. These groups have been set up as part of the South Gloucestershire Council's Community Engagement initative and the Neighbourhood Policing Model. Their members include people who live and work in the area and representatives from South Gloucestershire Council, the local Police, Avon Fire and Rescue , Health Authority, The Town & Parish Council and other local organisations. The aim is to : work together to ensure that local communities are safe and pleasant places to live, work and play. Give local people a greater voice and influence over local decisions and the priorities of the service providers. Support actions and initiatives that meet local needs.
Contact:
Tel: 01454 86 87 60
Email:
Web: groups.southglos.gov.uk
Record: 76
Patchway Senior Citizens Club
This club meets on a Thursday afternoon from 1.30 - 3.30pm at Patchway Community Centre ,Rodway Road. Activities include, bingo, raffles, bring and buy ,guest talks and a monthly quiz. Outings are arranged and transport is available. Friendly atmosphere.
Contact:
Tel: 0117 969 2057
Email:
Web:
Record: 149
Patchway Townswomen's Guild
Meets at North Patchway Hall ,Gloucester Road on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm .We also meet at the North Patchway Hall on Mondays at 2.00pm for handicrafts ,tea and a chat. We are a friendly group and enjoy varied speakers, theatre visits and outings.
Contact: Margaret Young
Tel: 01454 883 980
Email:
Web:
Record: 130
Patchway Twinning Association
Supporters of Patchway's civic links with Cleremont L'Herault in Southern France and Gauting in Bavaria,Germany. Community exchanges,social events and members newsletters The Patchway Twinning Association was started in 1995 by a group of residents in Patchway who, on behalf of the Town Council, wanted Patchway to have a Twin Town in Europe,Patchway Twinning Association hold regular meetings at Patchway Town Council Offices.
Rodway Road
Patchway
Bristol
Contact: Mrs Jenny Gammon
Tel: 01454 613263
Email:
Web: www.patchway-twinning.org.uk
Record: 22
Patchway Watercolourist
We meet every Tuesday and Friday from 2.00 -4.30pm at Coniston Community Centre, The Parade,Coniston Road,Patchway Bristol.
All new members are welcome . Come and join this friendly group
Contact: Coniston Community Centre
Tel: 0117 92368 78
Email: info@conistoncommunitycentre.org.uk
Web: www.conistoncommunitycentre.org.uk
Record: 100
Patchway Youth Centre
Youth Centre for young people aged 11 - 25 years Opening Times:
Monday 7-9.30pm Seniors Year 9 and over Tuesday 7.00-9.30pm year 7 and over Wednesday 7 - 9.30pm Years 9 and over Thursday 7 - 9.30pm Year 7 and 8 Friday Youth Forum . 5.30 - 8.00pm
Contact:
Tel: 01454 868570
Email:
Web: www.youthunltd.com
Record: 40
Patchway, Filton and The Stokes Volunteer Centre
Patchway, Filton and the Stokes Volunteer Centre provides a link between those groups and organisations that need help and those individuals who wish to volunteer. It offers advice on what volunteering opportunities are available and gives support both to individuals and groups to ensure that volunteering is a positive experience. The Centre is based at Patchway Hub, Rodway Road.
Contact: Corrina
Tel: 01454 868 986
Email: info@volunteercentre-pfs.org.uk
Web: www.volunteercentre-pfs.org.uk
Record: 31
Raise Your Voice
This is a girls singing group which meets at Patchway Labour Club, Coniston Road, Patchway, on Thursday evenings from 5.30pm -7.30pm .
Contact: Jess
Tel: 0117 931 511 10
Email:
Web:
Record: 142
South Gloucestershire Asian Project
This group provides support and social events for the Asian Community
Contact:
Tel:
Email: sgap.offfice@gmail.com
Web: www.sgap.org.uk
Record: 110
South Gloucestershire Chinese Association
We aim to serve the local Chinese community and raise cultural awareness, eliminating racial discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups.
Contact:
Tel:
Email: sgca.office@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.sgca.info
Record: 111
South Gloucestershire Domestic Violence Forum
Multi agency forum which works to co-ordinate the South Glos. Domestic Violence strategy. Offers a directory of services available locally and nationally, leaflets and training around this issue.
NB: this is not a helpline, for 24 hr help contact Women's Aid Federation of England 08457 023 468 or office hrs contact Survive (formerly Kingswood Women's Aid) on 0117 961 2999
Contact: Louise Branch
Tel: 01454 868761
Email: louise.branch@southglos.gov.uk
Web: www.southglos.gov.uk
Record: 36
Southern Brooks Archaeology Group
Our interest is to explore the archaeology of the Southern Brooks area of South Gloucestershire.
This area includes Filton, Patchway Stoke Gifford, Harry Stoke, Little Stoke, and Bradley Stoke.We hold regular meeetings and the next meeting of the Group will be listed on the website.If you have any photos or documents you could contribute they would be most welcome.
Contact: Lucy Hamid
Tel: 01454 868530
Email:
Web: www.sbarch.org.uk
Record: 94
Spotlight Children's Drama Group
Spotlight Children's Drama is based at Patchway Community Centre on Rodway Road and we do fun theatre activities such as, dressing up, mime, improvising a play, performing shows, and singing and dancing. We meet every Saturday morning during term time. For ages 7-12 years from 10.30-12.00.
All staff are CRB cleared and experienced drama teachers. Only £3.50 per morning.
Contact: Caroline
Tel: 07890 869 263
Email:
Web:
Record: 108
Stage Whisper Youth Theatre Group
Youth Theatre group meets every Saturday at Patchway Labour Club ,Coniston Road. Patchway
From 12.00 to 5.00pm
Contact: Jess
Tel: 0117 931 5110
Email:
Web:
Record: 173
Stokes Singers
A community choir, singing a variety of contemporary music in 4-part harmony.
We produce a summer and Christmas concert and also perform at local community events. Membership is open to anyone over 18 years old.
Rehearsals: Thursday (Term Time) 7.45pm - 9.45pm at Patchway Baptist church, Amberley road, Patchway Bristol
Contact:
Tel:
Email:
Web: www.stokessingers.org.uk
Record: 17
The Wheat-Patch Club
Childcare in a fun and stimulating environment with qualified staff open to children aged 4-11 before and after school and during school holidays
Contact:
Tel: 01454 202283
Email:
Web: www.wheatpatch.co.uk
Record: 41
Toddler Groups in Patchway
There are a number of toddler groups operating in and around Patchway
Tuesday 9.30am Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Tel: 0117 9236878
Mondays 9.30am Holy Family Church Hall Tel: 0117 908 1247
Patchway Centre Tots Monday -Friday. Patchway Community Centre,Rodway Road. Tel: 01454 868549
Contact: Groups listed above
Tel: Numbers listed above
Email:
Web:
Record: 103
Tuesday Fellowship
Held in the Wesley Room at St Chad's Church ,Rodway Road on Tuesdays between 2 and 3pm
Contact: Margaret Barton
Tel: 0117 904 37 57
Email:
Web:
Record: 131
Wednesday Luncheon Club
The Wednesday Lunch Club is open for all residents in Patchway and all the surrounding areas over 55 years of age . There is no joining fee but a charge of £2.50 is made for each meal. Lunch is served at Patchway Community Centre from 12 noon to 1.30 pm.
Don't eat alone every day of the week.
Contact: Mrs Margaret Wright
Tel: 0117 931 42 42
Email:
Web:
Record: 38
Wingfield School of Ballet and Dance
School of Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz Dance for Children from the age of 3 years to Adult. Royal Academy of Dance Registered School for Ballet and I.S.T.D. syllabus for Tap, Modern and Jazz. Experienced professional tuition from ex-professional dancer, and teachers. Classes held in Patchway Community Centre, Little Stoke Community Hall, Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Thornbury Leisure Centre, Almondsbury Old School Hall. Branch also in Brislington. Children prepared for examinations.
Contact: Pamela Wingfield
Tel: 0117 950 3916
Email:
Web:
Record: 18
Wonder of Women Group (Wow)
A group which welcomes all women and offers them a chance to meet other wonderful woment to talk , share learn new skills, have an opportunity to be pampered. We do lots of different activities and always welcome fresh new ideas and suggestions.
A free creche is available and all this for a voluntary £1.00 contribution
Contact:
Tel: 01454 86 8570
Email:
Web:
Record: 177