Local Groups
Jigsaw, Books & Lunch at Christ Church Hengrove
Do you like jigsaws puzzles? Do you like Reading? Come to browse and borrow from a huge collection. If you have time; in the winter have a great bowl of soup; in the summer a ploughman's, while you are there with very friendly company.
💰 FREE, Donations welcome!
⏱️ Every Friday 1pm to 3pm
🦽Wheelchair accessible 🅿️ Car park nearby / Street Parking 🚾 Toilets on site 🥪🫖 Food & Drink available
📱 Jan 07854655042
Chatty Crafters at Whitchurch Library
The Chatty Crafters is a group ran by Friends of Whitchurch Library which runs every Wednesday 1-3pm at the Whitchurch Library. All are welcome, bring along your own craft project, artwork, a puzzle, or even just pop along for a chat.
💰 FREE
⏱️ Every Wednesday 1pm to 3pm
🦽Wheelchair accessible
🅿️ Car park nearby
📧 friendsofwhitchurchlibrary@gmail.com
💻 www.facebook.com/friendsofwhitchurchlibrary
Rainbows and Brownies in Whitchurch & Hengrove
Discover, Play, and Grow with Brownies.
Brownies is the ultimate weekly adventure for girls aged 7-10. It is a safe, welcoming space where girls build lifelong friendships, learn exciting new skills, and explore the world around them.
Rainbows and Brownies meet locally in the area during term time.
3rd Hengrove Rainbow Unit- Wednesdays 5.30pm-6.30pm Whitchurch (East Dundry Road)
89th Bristol Brownie Unit- Thursday 6.15pm-7.45pm Hengrove (Petherton Road)
1st Whitchurch (St Nicholas) Brownie Unit- Wednesdays 6.45pm-8.15pm Whitchurch (East Dundry Road)
100th Bristol (Whitchurch) Brownie Unit- Mondays 4.00pm-5.30pm Whitchurch (Bamfield)
Click here to register with your nearest Brownie unit: Register - Girl Guiding Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Whitchurch Art Club
Whitchurch Art Club meet every week.
They hold an exhibition of their art once or twice a year where sales are possible along with a Christmas Fayre selling homemade crafts.
There are also several demos given by professional artists along with a workshop once a year given by a professional.
They also have a club outing once a year and usually a Fish & Chips super just before they break for Christmas.
If you are interested in joining or have any questions contact Lyn or pop along.
💰£30 Yearly membership with £1.50 weekly sub
🍶 Free Refreshments
⏱️Every Thursday 7-9pm
🦽Wheelchair accessible
🚾 Toilets on site
📱Lin Dyer 07814 388379
Lego Club at Whitchurch Library
Lego Club at Whitchurch Library is ran by Friends of Whitchurch Library on the 1st Saturday of the month. Suitable for all ages, Duplo is available for small children, all children must be supervised al all times. Creations will be displayed in the library until the next Lego session.
💰 FREE -booking required
⏱️Sessions available for 2026:
Saturday 4th July
Saturday 1st August
Saturday 5th September
Saturday 3rd October
Saturday 7th November
Saturday 5th December
🦽Wheelchair accessible
🅿️ Car park nearby
Old School Games For Grown Ups - Christ Church Hengrove
Come along and play old favourite games like crib , chess , dominoes , scrabble , draughts , rummycub and several others.
💰 FREE, Donations welcome!
⏱️ Every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month 2pm to 4pm
🦽Wheelchair accessible 🅿️ Car park nearby / Street Parking 🚾 Toilets on site 🥪🫖 Food & Drink available
📱 John 01179773571
The Monday Club Over 50s - Hengrove Community Centre
The Monday Club is a variety of local people over 50 who meet for Refreshments, play Bingo, raffles, sing a longs, day trips and much more....
💰 £3 monthly membership
⏱️ Every Monday 2pm (Term time only)
🦽Wheelchair accessible 🅿️ Car park nearby / Street Parking 🚾 Toilets on site 🥪🫖 Food & Drink available
📱 Brenda 07807505408
Church Toddlers - St Augustine's Whitchurch
Toddler group, every week, open to all.
💰 FREE, Donations welcome!
⏱️ Term Time Only - Every Thursday 10am to 12 noon
🦽Wheelchair accessible 🅿️ Car park nearby / Street Parking 🚾 Toilets on site
01275 891154
Lush Greens Community Market Garden
Are you looking to spend time outside, connecting with others, caring for nature, improving wellbeing, growing food for your local community?
Join Lush Greens for one of their sessions (please complete their volunteer form here)
🕣 Mindful Gardening Wednesday 9.30am-1.30pm
🕣Community Farming Wednesday 1.30pm-4.30pm Thursday 9.30am-4.30pm Friday 9.30am-1.30pm
🕣Community farming and Orchard Management 1st Saturday of every month 9.30am-3.30pm
🅿️ Car park (vehicles and contents are left at the owner's risk) 🚾 Compost Toilets on site 🚲 Space for bikes
📱07587912855
www.instagram.com/lushgreensbristol
Kidz Games Night - The Whitchurch Folk House
Kidz games night is a monthly event ran on a Friday.
The doors open at 3pm and we begin the games from 6pm.
They do a few games with prizes including kid's bingo.
Please bring cash for bingo (£1 per game)
Non-members are welcome when signed in at the bar.
⏱️ Once a Month on Fridays From 6pm (Visit the website for dates)
🅿️ Car park
📱01275 832222
Contact@whitchurchfolkhouse.co.uk
Bingo - The Whitchurch Folk House
Bingo is a monthly event ran on a Friday. The doors open at 3pm and they start selling tickets from 730pm with eyes down at 8pm. 5 rounds of bingo with cash prizes. Half a strip is £3 and a full strip is £5 cash only.
Non-members are welcome when signed in at the bar.
⏱️ Once a month on Friday from 8pm (Visit the website for dates)
🅿️ Car park
📱01275 832222
Quiz Night - The Whitchurch Folk House
Monthly quiz night ran on a Friday. The doors open at 3pm and we start the quiz at 8pm. Teams can be up to 6 players and it's £2 per player. Cash prize up for grabs and we run a tournament where points are collated throughout the year. Non-members are welcome when signed in at the bar.
⏱️ Once a month on Friday from 8pm (Visit the website for dates)
🅿️ Car park
📱01275 832222
Crafternoon at Whitchurch Library
A free weekly drop-in craft activity at the Library using paper, glue and scissors.
Crafts change each week and are aimed at 4-11 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
💰FREE - Suitable for primary age children
⏱️Wednesdays 2.15pm (Term Time Only)
🦽Wheelchair accessible
🅿️ Car park nearby
Where: Whitchurch Library, Oatlands Avenue, BS14 0SX
Contact: 0117 903 1185
Website: Library
The Theatre Box Performing Arts Classes
Children's performing arts classes in Whitchurch and Hengrove.
Join Theatre Box for fun, affordable and accessible classes in drama, singing and dance for children age 4-16 years.
Classes run from Bridge Farm Primary and St Bernadette's Secondary School.
Singers and Musical Theatre A weekly singing class for those passionate about singing, blending technical skill-building with the joy of performance.
Drama Classes For children 4-16 years inspiring confidence and imagination.
Show Club Singing and dancing classes for children 4-11 years that love a Broadway boogie!
For further information and contact details visit Children's Performing Arts Classes in South Bristol - The Theatre Box
Caffeinated Stitches with June
A relaxed group for those interested in knitting and crochet. Whether you are a beginner or experienced in your craft, everyone is welcome to join.
Find us: Costa Coffee Hengrove (Hengrove Leisure Park)
When: Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. (Drop In)
Jolly Melodies Music Company
Parents, Grandparents or anyone else who is looking after a little one will be made to feel very welcome at Jolly Melodies.
In classes there is singing, dancing, percussion and bubbles. Followed by calm down time. Enjoy well known and original songs- which quickly become firm favourites!
Jolly Babies (birth-15 months) We do lots of waving, clapping, bouncing and singing.
Jolly Toddlers (15 months) Enjoy a new theme each term, focused on learning musical concepts, confidence building, turn taking and listening through music, dance, instruments and songs.
⏱️Tuesdays
Jolly Toddlers- 9.45am
Jolly Babies- 10.30am and 11.15am
Where: 82nd Scout HQ, Kylross Avenue, BS14 9NQ
🦽Wheelchair accessible
🅿️ Car park nearby/Street parking
Email: Katie.browne@thejollymelodiesmusiccompany.co.uk
Text/Whatsapp/Call: 0781 631 8633
Facebook/Instagram: @JollyMelodiesWhitchurch
To book direct: Our schedule | Jolly Melodies Whitchurch | Powered by ClassForKids
"Friends Together" Dementia Support Group
A peer support group for people living with dementia and their carers. A variety of activities and crafts all specially created for people with dementia. carers can do the activity with their caree or they can go and have a cup of tea and a chat in the cafe area whilst one of the volunteers looks after your person for you.
💰 Free
⏱️First Wednesday of every month 10am-12pm
🦽Wheelchair accessible
Busy Babies- St Augustine's Church
Busy Babies group (Term time only) at St Augustine's Church
- Sensory Play
- Baby Sign
- Rhyme/Story Time
This is run on an honesty payment system with any money going towards running the group
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.
💰 Honesty payment system
⏱️ Term Time Only - Every Monday 10am-11.30am
🦽Wheelchair accessible 🅿️ Car park nearby / Street Parking 🚾 Toilets on site
St Augustine's Summer Holiday Club
Looking for a fun, stress-free and budget-friendly way to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays?
The St Augustine's Holiday Club welcomes local families every school holiday to enjoy a warm, safe, and fun afternoon.
Holiday Club runs every Thursday during school holidays with two structured sessions (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Lunch & a Kid's Film: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Crafts, Games & Play 2.00pm-4.00pm
Important Details: Sessions are aimed at primary school-aged children, but older and younger siblings are always accommodated. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult, offering a great opportunity to get creative alongside your kids.
💰 FREE, Donations welcome
Find us: St Augustine's Church, East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0LL
Contact: stawhitchurch@gmail.com or 01275 891154
🦽Wheelchair accessible 🅿️ Car park nearby / Street Parking 🚾 Toilets on site
107th Bristol (Whitchurch) Scout Group
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Empower your children to build skills for life, experience outdoor activities, and make lasting connections.
107th Bristol (Whitchurch) Scouts run three active sections during school term times:
Beavers (Ages 6-8) Tuesdays, 6pm-7.15pm
Cubs (Age 8-10.5) Wednesdays, 7.00pm-8.30pm
Scouts (Age 10.5-14) Mondays, 7.00pm-9.00pm
Join the adventure: New youth members are welcome to join, as well as enthusiastic adult volunteers to help lead sessions, or support the trustee board.
Find us: Scout HQ, Maggs Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0PH
Contact: theresa@107thwhitchurchscouts.org.uk
Website: www.107thwhitchurchscouts.org.uk
Registered Charity No: 302154
82nd Bristol (St Bernadette) Scout Group.
Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Looking for adventure, new skills, and lifelong friendships for your children?
82nd Bristol (St Bernadette) Scouts run four age-specific sections during school term times:
Squirrels (Ages 4-6) Tuesdays, 5.00pm-6.00pm
Beavers (Ages 6-8) Mondays, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Cubs (Age 8-10.5) Wednesdays, 6.30pm-8.00pm
Scouts (Age 10.5-14) Thursdays 6.30pm-8.30pm
Get Involved New youth members are welcome to join, as well as enthusiastic adult volunteers to help lead sessions, or support the trustee board.
Find us: Kylross Avenue, Whitchurch, BS14 9NQ
Contact: 82ndbristolscouts@gmail.com
Website: www.82ndscouts.org.uk
Registered Charity No: 287697
21st Bristol (Gladstone) Scout Group.
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Give your children the opportunity to learn practical skills, build lasting friendships, and experience real outdoor adventure!
21st Bristol (Gladstone) Scouts run three age-specific sections during school term times:
Beavers (Ages 6-8) Wednesdays, 5.45pm-7.00pm
Cubs (Age 8-10.5) Mondays, 6.00pm-7.30pm
Scouts (Age 10.5-14) Mondays, 6.00pm-7.70pm
Join the Fun Whether your child is ready to start their scouting journey or you are an adult looking to volunteer, we have flexible options for adult leaders.
Find us: 21st Bristol Scout Hut, Bamfield, Whitchurch, BS14 0XD
Contact: 21stbristolscouts@gmail.com
Website: 21st Bristol (Gladstone) | Scouts
Registered Charity No: 280841
256th Bristol Scout Group
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Experience new challenges, develop skills for life, enjoy the great outdoors and be part of a growing community!
256th Bristol Scouts run three age-specific sections during school term times:
Beavers (Ages 6-8) Tuesdays 6.00pm-7.00pm
Cubs (Age 8-10.5) Wednesdays, 6.30pm-8.00pm
Scouts (Age 10.5-14) Mondays, 6.30pm-8.30pm
We need you 256th are in need of Section-Leaders and Assistants. Full training will be provided. As well as ongoing support. We are always on the lookout for help at events, fundraising, trustees and mini bus driving.
Find us: Scout HQ Church Hall Hengrove, Petherton Road, BS14 9BP
Contact: beth.haines@256thbristolscouts.co.uk
Website: 256th Bristol Scout Group | Bristol South District
Registered Charity No: 1184621
Rhyme Time at Whitchurch library
A session for you and your baby/toddler to share songs and rhymes.
Sessions last around 30 minutes and are a great place to develop early language skills, have fun and meet others.
💰FREE - Suitable for 0-3 years.
⏱️When: Wednesdays 2.15pm (Term Time Only)
🦽Wheelchair accessible
🅿️ Car park nearby
Where: Whitchurch Library, Oatlands Avenue, BS14 0SX
Contact: 0117 903 1185
Website: Library
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