Knowle West Community

Oasis Community Hub Food Pantry
2024-11-26 09:30 - 11:00 UTC
Open to all the community serving you with affordable surplus fruit, veg, chilled, frozen and store cupboard items weekly.
With the knowledge of our team, we can also help you with meal ideas, how to prepare and cook various foods and how to store.
A yearly membership fee of £1 will occur upon joining aswell as a weekly fee of £4 for the food you take home.
Our home is within the Oasis Community Hub at Oasis Connaught on Melvin Square. BS41NH

Delicious frozen meals available, pay as you feel
2024-11-26 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Oasis Hub South Bristol, Oasis Connaught, Melvin Square, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1NH, United Kingdom
We’ve been cooking up a storm in the Oasis Hub South Bristol kitchen with Knowle residents, and have made some a delicious range of frozen meals for our community. Come and pick up some for home, and ‘pay as you feel!’
If you’d like to join us in the kitchen please get in touch.
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Sweet & Sour with Rice (chicken or tofu)
Beef Chow Mein (beef or veggie)
Mac & Cheese
Spaghetti Bolognese (beef or veggie)
Chicken Curry with Rice
Vegan Chilli with Rice
Halal options available

Art-ease - art on referral
2024-11-26 09:45 - 11:45, 2024-11-27 09:45 - 11:45 UTC
The Art-ease group which runs at Knowle West Healthy Living Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings is a great place to build up your confidence and improve your mental health.
No experience is needed to join in, come along and try out different art techniques in a relaxed space.
Call 0117 377 22 52 to refer yourself.

Friendship Club (40+)
2024-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
For over 40s
Tuesday 10am-midday at Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1JP
Bingo, trips and more
Call 01179 639 569

Singing for the Brain
2024-11-26 10:30 - 12:15 (Europe/London)
Tuesday mornings, 10.30-12.15pm at Bristol Community Links South Centre in Inns Court. It’s a great activity for people affected by dementia and is a really good way to meet others who are also affected.

Boing! 0-5yrs Soft Play
2024-11-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Term Time Only.
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 9am-6.15pm
Standard 2 hour session, £3 online reservation fee; plus £1 per adult/child upon entry (under 6 months free).
For full details and to book go to www.iccfc.co.uk/boinginnscourt
Standard session:
A relaxed, unstructured session for parents/carers of 0-5 year olds. Our softplay will provide a fun space for the children, whilst parents/carers can have some respite, play with your children and/or meet others over a hot drink, snack or meal from our affordable cafe. Each booking is for a maximum of 4 people including children (but not including children under 6 months of age).
We also run optional organised activities as well as sessions specifically aimed at child minders, young parents, foster carers and adoptive parents and their children.
School Meet Ups. Each year we run a programme for each local school. A relaxed, unstructured session for parents/carers of Reception Starters, providing a fun space for the children to meet and play together, whilst parents/carers can have some respite, talk about the upcoming change and share information.
Celebrate and have extra fun on particular days, watch this space and or our Facebook and Instagram pages for further details.
Boing! Inns Court Party A full description of our Boing! Inns Court Parties service appears on our website.

ESOL / English language for everyday course
2024-11-27 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Free, weekly course to help you practice your English skills in reading, writing and speaking. Learn with other adults in a friendly group.
Contact Lucy Fieldhouse on (m) 07788 353 446

Creative Cuppa
2024-11-27 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Knowle West Media Centre
Come and join us for FREE hot drinks, lunch, friendly chats and creative making!
All ages and abilities are welcome. No making experience needed, just have a play. Free lunch from 11:30. No booking required.
Freestyle with any materials or follow along with a super easy project. This term, our projects will include zine-making and photography. We’ll also always have our regular freestyle activities like weaving, braiding, colouring, virtual reality, and lots more.
Any questions or access requirements? Please feel very welcome to email Ella at el***********@******rg.uk or call KWMC on 0117 903 0444. You can also email Ella to join our mailing list and find out beforehand what we’re planning to make each week.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Free housing advice drop-in sessions
2024-11-27 10:00 - 12:30 UTC
Are you stressed about housing?
Maybe you’re having issues with your landlord? Or struggling to pay your rent, or even experiencing homelessness?
You’re not alone.
Housing Matters is a Bristol charity providing specialist advice, support, and advocacy to anyone experiencing any kind of housing stress around the city.
We’re running fortnightly drop-in sessions at Knowle West Healthy Living Centre.
Come and chat to one of our expert advisers who’ll help you find the best way forward with your housing situation.

Move Together Strength & Balance
2024-11-27 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
A fun, social session that uses gentle seated and standing exercises to strengthen the body and mind.
£4 per session.

Karate Club (5+)
2024-11-27 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London)
About this event: Shukokai karate for Ages 5+
When: Wednesday 6-7 pm and Sunday 4-5pm.
Where: Sports Hall, Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1JP
Price: Ask for details
More information: Email in**@***************rg.uk or call Val 0749 592 9659

Everybody Dance Now
2024-11-27 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London)
About this event: A dance and craft workshops for all ages.​ The workshops are for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and we are aiming to create a fun, mixed social group, in the true spirit of carnivals around the world.​

When: Wednesday 6-7 pm. Term Time only.
Where: Sports Hall, Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1JP
Price: Free
More information: Email su***@***************rg.uk

Band Practice, Salvation Army
2024-11-27 19:15 - 20:15 (Europe/London)
If you can play a brass instrument you are welcome to join us.
See flyer for details.

Choir, Salvation Army
2024-11-27 20:15 - 21:15 (Europe/London)
Adult choir, no experience required, all are welcome.
See flyer for details.

Rising High Men's Baking Club - Welcome Space
2024-11-28 09:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Bread Making, Cakes, Hot Cross Buns, Lunches, Socialising.

Fun & Fab
2024-11-28 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Peer support group for women living in Knowle West and surrounding areas. This is a safe space for women to support each other around enhancing their health and wellbeing.
Term time only. £1 per session.
Taster session, talks and activities with a different focus each week.
For more information contact Sally 07739 649 842.

Pet Clinic
2024-11-28 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Veterinary Outreach Service
At Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1JP
Thursdays 10am-1pm: By appointment only call Bristol ARC on 01179 776 043
Weekly drop-in Clinics for pet owners on lower incomes or benefits who may have difficulty accessing veterinary care.
We provide free health and welfare checks, and non-urgent consultations with one of our veterinary team, in addition to offering free treatments (like flea treatment and worming medication) and super low cost neutering.
To book an appointment, you need to register in advance. Please call 0117 977 6043 to register for these services. Appointments are subject to availability and you’ll need to meet the eligibility criteria here.
Please note the phones are not manned 24/7 and so if your enquiry is urgent, please visit our animal emergency page for details of how to access help.

Toddler Group 0-5 years
2024-11-28 10:30 - 12:00 UTC
Come and join us for some fun and friendship.
Thursdays 10.30 am to midday (term time only).
£2 donation with lunch bag to take home PER FAMILY.
Toys, crafts and books provided, inside and outside play areas.
Follow us on ‘Bristol South Salvation Army’

Music Club
2024-11-28 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Bristol Beacon’s Our Music Club
At Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1JP
Thursday 11am-1pm: For people with dementia, and their friends/family or carers
Email: gi**************@***********on.org

Food Club
2024-11-28 12:30 - 2025-10-08 14:30 (Europe/London), 2024-11-29 13:30 - 15:00 UTC
Family Action has launched Food On Our Doorstep (FOOD) clubs in Bristol and the SW to provide families with good-quality food at a low cost, while also reducing food waste.
It costs just £1 a year for your family to become a member. Once you’ve joined, you can purchase a bag of tasty food items for just £3.50 every week (worth approximately £15).
To become a member you must live or work within 15 minutes of the club.
Inns Court Community Centre, Marshall Walk, Knowle, BS4 1TR
Friday 1.30-3pm
To find out more, please email
br**************@***************rg.uk

IT Support
2024-11-28 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
1-3pm in the IT Suite
At Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1JP
Help with IT, job searches and CV writing
Call 01179 169 214 for more info

Singing Group & Junior Band, Salvation Army
2024-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
Year 1-13, no experience necessary, drop-in and give it a go, free, no fees.
See flyer for details.

Stretch & Roll Class - Women only
2024-11-28 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
Thursdays @ Knowle West Healthy Living Centre
Call Adrienne 07962 914022 for more details and to book a space.
This friendly class is for women who are looking to learn some useful exercises at their own pace. It is also good for women experiencing panic, PTSD, or who would like to build up some self-confidence. The first session is £6.00, and after that there is a 10-week session offer if you would like to carry on, or you can continue to come along and pay as you go. Please call 079 62 914 002 for more information.

Guitar Club
2024-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
At Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1JP
Friday 11am-midday: Jam, chat and chill for guitarists of all levels.
Call Patrick (Pat) 0747 047 2742

Accessible Swimming Group
2024-11-29 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Hoist available. Entry fee / membership applies.
Join our friendly accessible swimming group! Don’t worry if you can not swim, just come along and enjoy being in the pool. Then join us for a cuppa in the cafe afterwards.
For more information contact Kathy 07739 649778
