Human Physiology - Are you interested in how the body works, and why it sometimes doesn’t? This group will explore how the body functions using an accessible, evidence-based approach. Each 2 hour session will include input from an expert speaker followed by group discussion, with members also invited to suggest future topics. Our first topic will be “What is Sleep?”, looking at the fascinating physiology behind this essential, yet sometimes troubling, part of life. Other topics will include: memory, learning, pain, emotion, movement, brain and nerve structure and many more!

Our first meeting will be in mid-September; date and venue to be confirmed.

If you are interested please contact the group leader.

18/05/2026

New Book Group - South Bristol's newest book group met at Monica Wills House (Bedminster) for the first time on Thursday 14th May.  We were joined by some residents from Monica Wills House and we aim to design group activities that they can benefit from.  At our first meeting we had some Penguin Short Stories, and a selection of books from the Our Lives Series. 

If you are interested please contact Heather.

27/04/2026

Cricket Spectators Group- There are a good number of people who are interested but the group needs a leader with a passion for cricket.  We will aim to meet up to see how this group can move forward. There was a very successful group in the past so it would be good to get another group up and running.

If you are interested, please contact Heather, the Groups Coordinator South of the River.

27/04/2026

Textile and Things - Do you need help with a current project?  Or inspiration for a new project?  This group currently has a small number of members who have met at the Redcatch Community Garden in Knowle.  We are looking for a venue between Knowle and Stockwood.  Until we start to meet regularly, we aim to visit local exhibitions that focus on textile crafts, with an emphasis on sustainability.

If you are interested contact Heather, the Groups Coordinator South of the River.

27/04/2026

Guitar Group - Are you interested in playing guitar? The aim of the group is to explore all aspects of guitar playing and to develop our playing skills, depending on the interests of the group members. There will be a meeting on 5th June at 2pm at the Drawbridge BS1 4UT.

If you are interested, please contact Paul.

16/04/2026

Welsh Book Club - Do you have an interest in reading Welsh novels and meeting regularly to discuss them in an accessible location in Redland?

If you are interested, please contact Helen.

04/04/2026

International Politics - Tired of British Politics? Interested in the wider world? Russell Lane has an idea for a group that will explore key issues in regions of the world often overlooked by mainstream media. Members will take turns to lead discussions by outlining recent history and political trends in specific parts of the world.

If you are interested, please contact Heather, the Groups Coordinator South of the River.

18/03/2026

Performing Classical Music – the idea is to get together to play classical music for our own enjoyment.  If you are a musician who enjoys playing classical music and is interested in performing in chamber groups or small ensembles, this could be for you.

You don't have to be a top-class player, but you should have some sight reading ability and ideally some experience of playing with others. Instruments: violin, viola, cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon. Possibly piano. Perhaps French horn.

The size of the groups we can form, aspects of leadership and a practise venue will all need to be considered..  We might need a conductor and will also need someone to organise the music we play.

If you are interested, contact Elizabeth Martyn

22/10/2025