What’s happening in our community

One Off Events

(scroll down to see ongoing events)

January 2025

Launch of OverGrown gardening club

Event Date: January 18, 2025

First meeting, to talk about what gardeners can do for wildlife and the climate

Twerton and Whiteway Big Breakfast

Event Date: January 25, 2025

Come along to hear and share local updates and ideas for our area while enjoying a free brekkie

Ongoing Events

Monday

Connected Roots: youth group for people of colour

Mondays and Wednesdays 4.30-6.30pm, Bath City Centre Youth Space, 28 Southgate Street, BA1 1TP A safe space for young people (13-19 and up to 25 with EHCP) of colour to have a voice and to be heard.

Outloud young people’s singing group

Mondays 5.30-7.30pm, Southside Youth Hub, Kelston View BA2 1NR Free weekly group for young people to explore singing. Learn your favourite songs as you've never heard them before! 11-19 year olds.

Young Men’s Football with Youth Connect SW

Mondays, 6-7.30pm, Southside Youth Centre (outdoor court), Whiteway Young men between the ages of 11-19 are always welcome to join (must be secondary school age)

Older People’s Coffee and Catch-Up

Every other Monday 10am-12pm, Southside Youth Centre Coffee and a natter

Action Pantry

Mondays 1- 3pm, Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am, Fridays 1-3pm, Mercy In Action, Twerton High Street Fresh food and store cupboard essentials from Mercy in Action

Stay and Play

Mondays, 10.30 - 12, Southside Youth Hub, Whiteway A group for children and their parents/carers, run by Action for Children.

Thrift Cafe at Rose Cottage

Mondays, 10am - 2pm, Rose Cottage Thrift Shop Cafe Mondays - pop in for a bargain and a chat.

Roots to Work

Ongoing at Bath City Farm Volunteer work placement opportunity at Bath City Farm that aims to develop your skills and confidence in catering, retail and hospitality, site maintenance or horticulture.

Southdown/Roundhill Community Pantry

Mondays, 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Roundhill Hub on Mount Road Run by Oasis Hub, Lux, Southdown Methodist Centre, Bath Methodist Church and St Barnabas Church in partnership.

Tuesday

Roots to Wellbeing with YourPark

Nature-based health and wellbeing group starting 7th Jan 2025

Community Hub Group

Southside Family Project run this term-time hub at Bath City Farm.

Bath Show Choir

Tuesdays, 7.30-9pm, Southdown Methodist Church Centre Singing songs from smash hit West End shows such as Les Misérables, Wicked & Hamilton, as well as lesser known off-Broadway gems, all in acappella, Bath Show Choir is exciting, fast-paced & a whole load of fun!

Bumps and Babies

Tuesdays, 10.30 - 12, Twerton Village Hall A groups for parents/carers of children up to 18 months old.

Art sessions with Time Bank Plus

Tuesdays, 10.30 - 12.30, Time Bank Plus Art sessions for all abilities.

FeelGood walks with Time Bank Plus

Tuesdays, 2-3pm, South West Bath Short 'health walks' (1-2 miles).

Thrift Cafe at Rose Cottage

Mondays, 10am - 2pm, Rose Cottage Thrift Shop Cafe Mondays - pop in for a bargain and a chat.

Borrow It at TimeBankPlus

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am - 4pm, Time Bank centre at 86, High Street, Twerton, BA2 1DE Borrow It is a Library of useful things, which can be borrowed by anyone registering with the project.

Roots to Work

Ongoing at Bath City Farm Volunteer work placement opportunity at Bath City Farm that aims to develop your skills and confidence in catering, retail and hospitality, site maintenance or horticulture.

Wednesday

Pre-school Ballet (3-4 years)

These classes, run by Little Dancers, are designed for children who are 3 years - 4 years.

Mini Ballet (2-3 years)

These classes, run by Little Dancers, are for children who are 2 years - 3 years in age. In this class, the parent works with the toddler, and it is a great first step into the world of dance.

Southside Youth Club Open Access Night

Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm, Southside Youth Hub For ages 11+ Sports, games, arts and crafts, cooking, discussions, information and guidance, sexual health and c. card, summer barbecues

Connected Roots: youth group for people of colour

Mondays and Wednesdays 4.30-6.30pm, Bath City Centre Youth Space, 28 Southgate Street, BA1 1TP A safe space for young people (13-19 and up to 25 with EHCP) of colour to have a voice and to be heard.

Soft Play & Colouring

Wednesdays 1-3pm, Southside Youth Centre Free Soft Play & colouring for kids

Barney’s Cafe drop-in

Wednesdays 8.45-12 (term time)/10-12 (school holidays), Barney's Cafe at St Barnabas Church, Southdown Drop In for all generations

Lunch Club with Time Bank Plus

Wednesdays, 12-2pm at Quebec Social Centre, 6 Dominion Rd, Twerton, Bath BA2 1DW Weekly lunch club and activities.

Thrift Cafe at Rose Cottage

Mondays, 10am - 2pm, Rose Cottage Thrift Shop Cafe Mondays - pop in for a bargain and a chat.

Borrow It at TimeBankPlus

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am - 4pm, Time Bank centre at 86, High Street, Twerton, BA2 1DE Borrow It is a Library of useful things, which can be borrowed by anyone registering with the project.

Roots to Work

Ongoing at Bath City Farm Volunteer work placement opportunity at Bath City Farm that aims to develop your skills and confidence in catering, retail and hospitality, site maintenance or horticulture.

Reconnecting Twerton

Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm, Rose Cottage Reconnecting Twerton is a social inclusion group run by Bath City FC Foundation.

Southdown Little Stars (Toddler Group)

Wednesdays, 9.30am - 11am (term-time), Southdown Methodist Church Centre A structured session for under 5's with free play, craft activities, singing and snack time.

Thursday

Off The Record Listening Support

The Listening Support Service provides confidential and independent information and support for young people.

Street Cricket with Youth Connect SW

Thursdays, 5-6.15pm, Southside Youth Hub, Whiteway For school years 7-9

Dungeons & Dragons young people’s games group

Thursdays 4.30-7pm, Southside Youth Hub, Kelston View BA2 1NR For ages 11-19 (must be secondary school age), run by Youth Connect South West

Forest Families Stay and Play

Thursdays, 10.30-11.45, St Michael's Junior School Playing Field (via Woodhouse Road) A group for parents/carers and children to experience nature and outdoor play.

Guitar Group

Thursdays 10.30-12, Quebec Community Room, 6 Dominion Rd., BA2 1DJ A community guitar group suitable for guitarists of all levels to socialise, learn and play.

Creative Writing with Time Bank Plus (online)

Thursdays, 10.30 - 11.30, via Zoom An online group for both beginners and more experienced writers.

Thrift Cafe at Rose Cottage

Mondays, 10am - 2pm, Rose Cottage Thrift Shop Cafe Mondays - pop in for a bargain and a chat.

Roots to Work

Ongoing at Bath City Farm Volunteer work placement opportunity at Bath City Farm that aims to develop your skills and confidence in catering, retail and hospitality, site maintenance or horticulture.

Free 3 Course Meal

Thursdays, 6.30pm, Lighthouse Centre Provided by Bath Community Kitchen

Thursday Community Lunch

Thursdays, 10.30am - 1pm, Southdown Methodist Church Centre A £5 2-course meal served at 12 noon for anyone in the community

Friday

Pre-school Ballet (3-4 years)

These classes, run by Little Dancers, are designed for children who are 3 years - 4 years.

Marlbrook Minis Toddler Group

Fridays, 10-11.30am, The Lighthouse Centre Come along for a cup of tea whilst the children play. Termtime only.

Roots to Work

Ongoing at Bath City Farm Volunteer work placement opportunity at Bath City Farm that aims to develop your skills and confidence in catering, retail and hospitality, site maintenance or horticulture.

Saturday

Repair Cafe with Share and Repair

One Saturday a month (see dates below), 10am-1pm, Southdown Methodist Church Centre Free Repair Cafe with refreshments. Bring your broken items along and the team will try to fix them!

French Classes

Saturdays at Southdown Methodist Church Centre Stories, songs and games in French!

Rainbows and Brownies

Saturday mornings, 10-11am, Twerton Village Hall An hour of fun, games, crafts, baking and earning badges!

Space Hoppers Dad’s Group

3rd Saturday of each month, 9.30am - 11am, Southdown Methodist Church Centre For male carers and children 0-7 years

Sunday

Wild Church

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday, 2.30 - 4pm (term time only) at St Michael's Junior School All ages welcome for games, prayer, cake and hot chocolate around the campfire.

Muddy Church

3rd Sunday of the month (February - November), 3pm - 4pm, meet at Bath City Farm Muddy Church is an outdoor adventure of wandering and wondering about God in creation.