Activities
The Beehive Centre is a welcoming space for all.
All our activities are open to all ages and abilities (except those specifically for children and families), and have been designed with older people and disabled people in mind, so are fully accessible.
Unless stated otherwise, all of our events and activities are drop-in, so there is no need to pre-book - just come along, meet some new people & have fun!
If you would like to come and meet us or have a look around before joining in with an activity, please let us know.
Come And Say Hello!
Our reception area is free for you to meet friends, get some work done or just relax! You are also welcome to pop in for a cuppa:
Mon / Weds / Fri
9am - 12:30pm
Tues / Thur
9am - 4pm
“Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness over the weeks I have been supervising family time, it has been a pleasure coming to the centre and seeing what is on offer for individuals within the community. Thank you.”
- Family Support Practitioner -
What's On
Mondays
Beehive Nordic Walkers
£3.00
9.45am - 11.00am
Nordic walking is great for building core strength, stability and wellbeing. We walk together in St. George Park. Stay for refreshments at The Beehive Centre after. Open to all ages, poles and training provided. Contact Helen for more info: 07962 576651 or email helen_connerton123@yahoo.com
Fabulous Fabric Fancies
Donation
10.00am - 12noon
Join Fanny for this weekly textiles group. Come and learn to make fabric creations in this fun and friendly group!
Music with Mummy & Jolly Babies
Contact to Book
From 9.30am
Baby & toddler classes. Contact Deb on 07905 267 624 for more details & to book.
Table Tennis
£3.00
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Weekly Table Tennis Club on Mondays and Fridays. All equipment and refreshments provided. Newcomers welcome!
African Dance & Drumming
£9.00
7.30pm - 8.30pm
Dance Africa beginners class with Rubba. All levels of dancers are welcome to join. Drummers of any experience are invited to come along and discover the diversity of rhythms from across Africa.
See www.afidance.org for more, or call 07957 310415
Tuesdays
Early Morning Yoga with Rebecca
7.30am-8.15am
An energising and uplifting flow yoga class to ease you into your day. Expect creative movement and breathwork to help you focus and feel better in your body. Mixed levels welcome but get in touch if you’re not sure. First class is only £5 with discount code FIRSTIS5.
Feel free to email me with any questions at rebeccamayfieldyoga@gmail.com
Or for more details and to book go to https://bookwhen.com/bexmayyoga
Nordic Walking
Free (Age 70+)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A perfect way to enjoy the local park, in a friendly group, all learning a new skill together. Nordic walking poles provided. Stay for a social hot drink afterwards too! If you have never tried Nordic Walking before, contact Helen to arrange a short induction session. Website: www.letswalkbristol.org
St George Park Stroll
FREE
10.30am - 11.30am (third Tuesday of the month)
A walk around St George Park, led by St George Strollers. On the third Tuesday of the month, with refreshments after. Why not stay for lunch too! See www.troopers-hill.org.uk/strollers for more information.
Stay & Play
£3.00
From 9.30am
Casual stay and play, to meet up and socialise. £3 charge includes a free drink and snack. Toys and play equipment provided.
We also offer a 3 course sharing lunch, served from 11.45am. Stay and Play PLUS Lunch costs only £6!
Community Lunch
£5.00 for 3 courses
11.30am - 1.30pm
Join us for lunch or a snack prepared by our own in house chef. Everyone is welcome! Freshly prepared, hot 3 course lunch available for £5! Starter served from 12 noon.
Beehive Singing Circle
Donation
From 1.30pm
Join Rachael Dadd for our weekly intergenerational singing circle. Learn old and new songs together in this relaxed and fun group. No singing experience necessary - all voices welcome!
Yoga Loni
Contact for info
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Yoga for all ages, abilities & energy levels. For more info, see yogaloni.com or email yogalonibristol@gmail.com.
Pregnancy Yoga
Contact to Book
From 7:00pm
Weekly group, provided by Jess Van Delft Yoga. See Jessvandelftyoga.co.uk for details and booking.
Wednesdays
Coffee Morning
£1.00 Donation
10.30am - 11.30am
Weekly social coffee morning and raffle, organised by St. Ambrose Church. All proceeds go to charity.
Computer Skills
£2.00
10:30am - 12:30pm
Learn how to use your tablet, laptop or smartphone with our lovely volunteers for 'Job Network Bristol Computer Clubs'. Classes aimed at beginners and improvers.
Tai Chi
£5.00
10.30am & 11.30am
Gentle Tai Chi Class led by Tutor Frank from Chen Style Tai Chi Bristol. Tai Chi is great for balance, health and wellbeing. Beginners always welcome!
Thursdays
Community Café
Full Breakfast from £4
9.30am - 12.00pm
Join us every Thursday for our drop-in café, open to all! The menu includes Tea, Coffee, Cakes, Snacks and hot sandwiches as well as our Full English Beehive Breakfast (veggie options available).
Unlimited tea & coffee with all breakfasts!
St. Pauls Advice Centre, Debt Advice drop-in
FREE
10.00am - 12.30pm
Monthly drop-in, on the first Thursday of the month. Money and Debt advice with specialist advisors from St. Pauls Advice Centre. If you would like to find out more, call 01179552981 and ask for Gary or Shauna. www.stpaulsadvice.org.uk
Music with Mummy & Jolly Babies
Contact to Book
From 9.30am
Baby & toddler classes. Contact Deb on 07905 267 624 for more details & to book.
Gardening Club
Free
12:00pm - 2.00pm
Intergenerational club based in the Beehive Centre community garden. All tools and materials provided as well as childrens tools.
Keep Fit
£5.00
12:00pm- 1:00pm
Join Clair for our weekly stretch and tone class. Especially designed for older people or those wanting a gentle work out. Aerobics, balancing & strengthening exercises both sitting & standing.
Arts & Craft Social
FREE
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Join us every week for our free arts & craft afternoon! Meet new people, learn new skills, and get creative!
Ballroom Practice
£2.00
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Practice ballroom dance styles with eachother in this informal group, with refreshments after.
TaeKwonDo
Contact to book
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Family Taekwondo class. Call Ben Temple at Temples TKD for info: 07825 369 487
Lena Grace Yoga
Contact to Book
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yoga flow to go, open to all. Contact lenagraceyoga@gmail.com for class details
Fridays
Line Dance
£5.00
10:00am & 11:00am
You are welcome to come along and learn line dance at this fun & friendly class. Come alone or bring a friend!
Table Tennis
£3.00
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Weekly Table Tennis Club on Mondays and Fridays. All equipment and refreshments provided. Newcomers welcome!
Toddler Yoga and Mum & Baby Yoga
Contact to Book
from 10:00am
See jessvandelftyoga.co.uk for details and booking.
Weekends
Spin Dye Weavers
Contact for Info
10:00am - 4:00pm ( Every Other Saturday )
Fortnightly group for spinning, weaving and felting crafts. This group is organised by our friends, The Spin Dye Weavers. Contact gill@thesassyspinner.co.uk for more info.
Sunday Yoga
Contact for Info
11:00am - 12:30pm
Yoga for all ages & abilities. See www.yogaloni.com for more info.
Therapy Room
Footcare Sessions
Fortnightly service, providing nail cutting, file and foot cream application. Please call Debbie on 07874 227 479 to book.
Nurturing Hand & Foot Care
Monthly service offered by Jane from "Nurture Your Sole" offering hand and foot massage, manicures & pedicures. To book, call Jane on 07896 526 248.
Holistic Massage & Acupuncture
Massage offered by Clair Cusack. Clair is a fully trained, complimentary therapist who also runs our seated keep fit class. To book, call Clair on 07786 373 154.
