Saturday 10th
1-5 pm Patchway Festival Community Fair in Scott Park Opens with a Parade by local schools, majorettes leaving at 12.30 pm from Coniston Parade to the Park. Pupils in costume from schools' workshops run by community artists. Theme this year is Science & Technology. Stalls by local groups and traders, Displays in arena, Fancy Dress Competition, Fairground Rides, Refreshments, Children's entertainers, Bands on stage, Classic Cars display. An afternoon for everyone to enjoy. Lifts can be arranged by 4T&VL Community Transport. Ring to book: 01454-868529
1-5 pm Pretoria Road Allotments Open Day
Access from Scott Park. Refreshments. Small admission charge.
7.30 p.m. Festival Ballroom Dance
Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road, Dance to music for ballroom and sequence dancing. Refreshments available.
Admission £3, concessions £2.50
Sunday 11th
10.30-3.30 Charity Cricket Match in Scott Park. Organised by Patchway Cricket Club and followed by a BBQ. The BBQ will be open to all
Monday 12th
9.30 a.m. Coach day trip to Monmouth organised by Patchway Local History Group. Cost £10 per person with local pick-ups. An opportunity to look round the historic town or see Rolls-Royce Heritage Display as part of BAC 100. Contact Les Brooks to book: 0117-940-0020
11 a.m. Walking for Health: Patchway to Over. Meet at Coniston Community Centre, The Parade (centre has its own car park). On 75/625 bus route. Please try to arrive 15 minutes before. A walk to explore the areas surrounding Patchway, walking over the M5 for some fantastic views of the Severn. Shorter walk will include The Tumps Nature Reserve. Organised by Active for Life, South Gloucestershire Council. Ffi 01454-868006
All welcome, no charge. Refreshments to follow
5-6 p.m. Junior Boxing Session with a female instructor, at Patchway Sports Centre, Hempton Lane. Free session for 8-16 year olds on production of this programme.
7-9 p.m.
Photography Workshop (1st of 2) for beginners and elementary photographers with Jim Ross: “How to make the most of your camera” - encouraging photography competition entries at the Patchway Garden & Flower Show. at Coniston Community Centre, The Parade. All welcome. Cost £2
Tuesday 13th
2-4.30 p.m. Patchway Watercolour Group at Coniston Community Centre, The Parade. Free taster session; professional tutor; normal charge £3. All welcome
3-4 p.m. Activate Circuit Training, North Patchway Hall, Gloucester Road. 15 different exercises aimed to improve your function and fitness - for over 55s. Contact Rob Morgan 07960-662255 First session free. Normal charge £2.50
7-8.30pm Junior Boxing Session at Patchway Sports Centre, Hempton Lane. Free session for 8-16 year olds on production of this programme
7-9.30pm Ki Aikido at Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road.
Ffi 07967-441436 (Andrew) First free lesson
Wednesday 14th
5.30-7.30pm Raise Your Voice - Girls singing group for age 7 upwards at Coniston Community Centre. First session free
6-8 p.m. Family Prize Bingo Night at Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road. 3 chances to win on each ticket. Adults welcome to bring own alcohol.
Ring 0778-912351 to reserve a table for your family.
Refreshments. 50p per ticket
5-6 p.m. Junior Boxing Session at Patchway Sports Centre, Hempton Lane. Free session for 8-16 year olds on production of this programme
6-9 p.m. Charlton Walk - a guided walk on public footpaths from Patchway round the perimeter of the airfield to Charlton Common. Organised by Patchway Conservation Group.
8-9.30 p.m. Ladies Keep Fit, Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road. Free taster session
Ffi: 0117-979-9251
Thursday 15th
10 - 2 p.m. Coffee & Light Lunches served at The Hub Café at Patchway Baptist Church, Amberley Road. All welcome
6.15-7.15 p.m. Ladies Fitness Class at Coniston Community Centre, Wear trainers and comfortable clothes. Qualified instructor. Beginners welcome. First session free. Normal charge £3. Ffi: 07979-555424.
7.30-9 p.m. Camp Fire Cooking and other activities. Boys and girls age 10-14 are invited to a free taster session at the Scout Hut, entrance from lane between 37-39 Worthing Road. Organised by 2nd Patchway Scouts. Ring for more info: 0117-969-4410
7.30 p.m. International Evening at Stoke Lodge Primary School. Organised by Patchway Twinning Association. Presentation from pupils from our German twin town, dance display, refreshments, followed by AGM of Twinning Association. All welcome
7. 30 p.m. Prize Quiz Night organised by Library Reader’s Group at Coniston Community Centre, The Parade. Free tickets available from the Library. Refreshments and prizes. Come as an individual or as a team.
7. 45- 9.45 p.m. Raven’s Fencing Club at Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road. Free lesson on presentation of this programme. For more info:
0117-969-1615
10-4 Five-a-side football tournament at Scott Park organised by Patchway Town Football Club. Refreshments and BBQ. Spectators welcome
2.30 p.m. Family Fun Run round Scott Park All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration on the day from 2 p.m. Refreshments and BBQ. Organised by Community Sport & Active Lifestyles, South Gloucestershire Council. Ffi: 01454-862295.
10-4 p.m. Family Activity Day in Gorse Covert organised by Patchway Conservation Group. Children’s activities. BBQ lunch for all helpers. Ffi 0117-940-0020.
7.30pm. Great Western Chorus concert at St. Chad’s Church. Tickets on the door or from Festival Office.
10.30pm. The Midnight Walk stepping out from Bristol City Ground for St. Peter’s Hospice. 10 mile walk round docks and Clifton. Register by 9 July at 0117-915 9300 or email themidnightwalk@stpetershospice.org
10-4 Five-a-side ladies football tournament at Scott Park organised by Stoke Lane Ladies Football Club. Refreshments and BBQ. Spectators welcome
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Archaeology in the Park: Family Day at Little Stoke Park. Find out about the archaeology and heritage of the area from displays and film. Children’s activities - mosaic making, dressing up, birds of prey, medieval cooking and metalworking demonstrations, . Stalls from local groups, refreshments in community hall. More info from 01454-865783 All welcome
7-10 p.m. “Patchway’s Got Talent” Competition, Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road, contact for more information or to reserve a place: 0778-912351. Categories for different ages and adult. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prizes and a certificate for all entrants.
Monday 19th
5-6 p.m. Junior Boxing Session with a female instructor, at Patchway Sports Centre, Hempton Lane. Free session for 8-16 year olds on production of this programme
7-9 p.m
. Photography Workshop for beginners and elementary photographers (2nd of 2) with Jim Ross: “How to make the most of your camera” - encouraging photography competition entries at the Patchway Garden & Flower Show. at Coniston Community Centre, The Parade. All welcome. Cost £2
7.30pm. Conserving British Owls. Illustrated talk by Ian McGuire of Wild Owl, at the Casson Centre, Rodway Road, followed by BBQ in the Courtyard. Organised by Patchway Garden Society. Raffle.
Entrance £1.50 - all welcome
Tuesday 20th
10 - 11 a.m. Line Dancing at Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road. Contact Lorraine on 0117-969-4808
Free taster session - all welcome
10 - 2 p.m. Coffee & Light Lunches served at The Hub Café at Patchway Baptist Church, Amberley Road. All welcome
2.30pm. Garden Party with Cream Teas at St. Chad’s Hall, Rodway Road. Organised by Tuesday Fellowship. All welcome
Junior Boxing Session at Patchway Sports Centre, Hempton Lane. for 8-16 year olds on production of this programme Free session
Wednesday 21st
5.30-7.30pm Raise Your Voice - Girls singing group for age 7 upwards at Coniston Community Centre. First session free
5-6 p.m. Junior Boxing Session at Patchway Sports Centre, Hempton Lane. for 8-16 year olds on production of this programme Free session
7.30 p.m. Art & Craft Club, Coniston Community Centre, The Parade. New Members welcome to our friendly group - free trial sessions. Refreshments. Bring your own art work, advice and guidance available. Contact Catherine 01454-856705.
Thursday 22nd
10-12am. Coffee Morning and cake sale at Coniston Community Centre. Organised by Toddlers Group All welcome
7-9.30pm Ki Aikido at Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road. Ffi 07967-441436 (Andrew)
First free lesson
7.30 pm. Stoke Lodge Neighbourhood Watch, “Preparing for an Emergency in the Home”. Talk by South Gloucestershire Emergency Services at Patchway Baptist Church, Amberley Road, Stoke Lodge. Admission free
Friday 23rd
8am-8.30pm Trip to Art Show in London organised by Patchway Watercolour Group. Leaving 8am. return by 8.30pm. Cost is £24 including entry
Bookings to 0117-924-1930
Details of exhibition on www.saa.co.uk
10 - 2 p.m. Coffee & Light Lunches served at The Hub Café at Patchway Baptist Church, Amberley Road. All welcome
12- 1 p.m. Teddy Bear’s Picnic in Scott Park
organised by Coniston Toddler Group. Bring your lunch and favourite teddy bear. All pre-school children and carers welcome
Saturday 24th
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Car Boot Sale at Patchway Common. Access from The Avenue. £6 per car. Raising funds for Wheatpatch Out of School and Holiday Club. Ffi contact Carol, 07738 957374 All welcome
12-4 p.m. Art, Craft & Photography Exhibition & Sale in the New Hall at Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road. Admission 25p
2-4.30 p.m. Garden and Flower Show at Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road. Over 100 classes, including art and photography, and 35 cups and medals to be won. Schedules/ Entry forms from the library & Callicroft House now. Admission 25p
4 p.m. Presentation of Flower Show Prizes and announcement of winners of Patchway in Bloom and Best Allotment Awards by Dave Fullman at Patchway Community Centre
7.30 p.m. Festival Ballroom Dance
Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road, Dance to music for ballroom and sequence dancing. Refreshments available.
Admission £3, concessions £2.50
Sunday 25th
10 a.m. Dragon Tang Soo Do
Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road. Korean martial art, self defence for students from 5+ Free taster session
8 p.m. Festival Quiz Night
North Patchway Hall. Cash prizes for the charity of your choice. Teams of 4. £10 per team. Contact Gordon Willmott to book your table 01454-612139.
Pre-Festival Events
Sunday 4th July Dance Explosion at 4 p.m.
St. Chad’s Hall, Rodway Road, Local young people’s groups will be putting on a dance display to show you their talent. Cream Teas and refreshments available after the show in aid of Bristol Children’s Hospital and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Tuesday 6th July, Wednesday 7th July, Thursday 8th July at 7.30 p.m. Performances of “Oliver the Musical” by Lional Bart at Patchway Community College. Tickets £4.50 adult, £3 concessions, from Patchway Community College 01454-862020.
Post-Festival Events
Wednesday 28th July Coniston Family Fun Day and Launch of Summer Dreamscheme, The Parade, 12 till 3pm. Music, entertainment, food and information. Contact Karen at 01454-868570.