CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Members Only – advance booking essential

‘SING FOR SUE’ CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

Concert goers can munch mince pies and sip mulled wine while they sing along with, or watch and listen to, a variety of top-flight regional and international acts including the Bristol Male Voice Choir, a Nutcracker performance from the Russian Ballet, Soprani, PONITA, The No Good Nancies and the Cirencester Male Voice Choir. Tickets are priced from £5 To £10 (depending on guest age and venue), and all monies raised will help Sue Ryder provide care for people with life-changing illnesses. If you would like to buy tickets, or volunteer at one of the events, please go to www.sueryder.org/singforsue, or call the fundraising team on 0117 929 3618.

CHRISTMAS FAIR AND CRAFT SALE

Everybody Welcome , Santa’s Grotto, Raffle, Face Painting & Tattoos , Tombola, Refreshments, Jewellery , Gifts & Cards, Cake Sale & Much Much More!, All money raised will support two great charities, FOCUS – Gloucestershire Oncology Unit & Lupus UK – The only UK charity supporting lupus sufferers & research into this disease. For further details, to buy a raffle ticket or book Santa’s Grotto contact Jackie 01452 226557 email ballooncrazy@hotmail.co.uk

FLINT STREET NATIVITY

Comedy for grown-ups written by Tim Firth (Calendar Girls). Book before end October and choose your seat. For your priority booking form, email your name and tel no to: chrisjones@projectoffice.fsnet.co.uk

THE PHOENIX PLAYERS PRESENT THE FIRST PRODUCTION OF THEIR 55TH SEASON “TH£ VOYS£Y INH£RITANC£”

By Harley Granville Barker Adapted by David Mamet. This family saga of hypocrisy, deceit and corruption is as relevant today as when it was first produced in 1906. Tickets (reserved seating) £9.00 (concessions) £8.00 Available from: The Phoenix Players (Tel: 01452 522795) or Gloucester Tourist Information centre 28 Southgate Street (Tel: 01452 396572)

LIFE FOR KIDS MUSIC EVENT

From 1pm to 11pm Chelsea and Alisha will be holding an all-day music event including local bands such as Canary Swing, The Tommy Drums, and headliners Will and The People Through the day there will be candy floss, popcorn and even homemade cakes all to raise money for a great charity. Also great chances to win amazing prizes. In aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

NOVEMBER CULTURE CLUB TALK

The November Culture Club talk at the City Museum will give visitors the chance to learn about some of the exotic exhibits on display during the Victorian period. On Wednesday 6th November from 1.10pm until 1.50pm museum curator, David Rice, will discuss some of the intriguing objects that were enjoyed by Victorians and what happened to them. The informal talk will offer an insight into the history of the museums and how Victorian visitors were delighted by an Aztec mask, a scold’s bridal, and other fascinating curios. Tickets are priced at £3 for Adults, with Concessions (over 60’s) for £2. The talk is free to museum members. You can pre-book your place at the talk by emailing museums@gloucester.gov.uk or by telephoning 01452 396131.

YOGA CLASSES

A gentle approach towards yoga suitable for older active adults and complete beginners. Please contact Sylvia on Gloucester 618771 or e.mail sylvia.bennett21@gmail.com
Fridays 1.15 pm until 2.45 pm

FREE IRISH SET DANCING CLASSES - ADULTS

Come along for some fun while you learn the sets. Beginners welcome
Every Monday evening- 8:30 onwards

7TH GLOUCESTER BOYS BRIGADE & GIRLS ASSOCIATION

Main Contact : Diana Dale - Captain 07866809726 or diandgorddale@hotmail.com Anchor Boys (4-8 year olds) Meet Monday 5.30pm-6.45pm Juniors (8-11 years old) Meet Monday 6.30pm - 8.00pm Company & Seniors (11-18 years old) Meet Monday 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Monday during term times

5TH GLOUCESTER BOYS BRIGADE

Main Contact : Gordon Dale - Captain 07866809726 or diandgorddale@hotmail.com Anchor Boys (4-8 year olds) Meet Monday 5.30pm-7.00pm Juniors (8-11 years old) Meet Monday 6.30pm - 8.15pm Company & Seniors (11-18 years old) Meet Thursday 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Monday and Thursday during term time

GLOUCESTER ADHD PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

Come and join our friendly group. For more information please contact Clare Gulley 07816 779473
1st Thursday of every month 9.30am – 11.30am

LONGLEVENS SCOUT TROUP

Main Contact: Iain Morris Group Scout Leader 07974144158 or iainmorris@talk21.com Beavers (6 - 8 year olds) meet 5.30 - 7 Tuesdays in Community Centre Cubs (8 - 10 1/2) meet 6 - 7.30 Tuesdays Village Hall Scouts (10 - 14) meet 7 - 8.30 Tuesdays Church Hall Explorer Scouts (14 - 18) 7 - 8.30 Tuesdays Church Hall
Every Tuesday

ART CLASSES

Beginners welcome. Classes run either 10am - 12pm or 7 - 9pm. For more details ring 01452 559555 or see website www.peter-garrard-ceramics.co.uk/abbeydale/
Tuesdays and Thursdays during term time

GLOUCESTER COUNTRY MARKET

Home made produce available - Cakes, Savouries, preserves, plants, crafts, vegetables, free range eggs; refreshments served to 12.15 pm
Every Thursday 8.30am to 12.30 pm

GLOUCESTER LADIES PROBUS CLUB

Come and join our friendly group for coffee, talks and various activities. Call Pam for more info on 611564
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month

GLOUCESTER NORTH MEN’S PROBUS CLUB

Probus is non-sectarian, non-political organisation for retirees, or semi-retirees, to provide social events, scheduled speakers from a wide range of interests, and hobbies, day trips, and meals out. For further details, contact Gerald 01452 713794/ Paul 01452 371160
Fortnightly on a Monday at 10.00

TWYVER WI

You are welcome to join us at our friendly WI for talks & outings etc. For more information, call Sandra Lewis 01452-859421
2nd Monday of each month

SCOTTISH DANCING

Beginners welcome. For more details ring 01452 306857 or see website www.gloucesterscd.btck.co.uk
Tuesdays Termtime

UPTON ST LEONARDS WI

Women’s Institute meeting. Come and join a friendly group of ladies and listen to our interesting speakers. See our website at www.uptonstleonardswi.weebly.com or call 01452 614957. Visitors & new members welcome.
1st Monday of month at 7.30 p.m

WEDNESDAY CLUB

You are most welcome to come along and join our happy band of members, for a cup of tea and biscuits, sometimes we have cakes. Every week we have either Bingo, talks, slides or various entertainers and the last Wednesday of every month an outing is arranged. For more information ring Val on 01452 612914.
Every Wednesday 2pm - 4pm

ABBEYDALE SENIORS TUESDAY CLUB

You are welcome to come along and join us for a pleasant afternoon. We have Speakers, Bingo, Beetle, Quizzes and much more. For more information ring Pauline on 01452 613278.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 2-3.45pm