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 - 12:00pm
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
Events
ART FOR WELLBEING-
10 WEEK COURSE
April-June 2026
£10-£75* for 10 weeks
Explore various art materials and processes in a welcoming and relaxed environment.
Designed to promote learning, enjoyment, and a basic understanding of various mediums, this course empowers you to develop confidence in your own artistic expression.
Whether you're a beginner or someone looking to reignite their artistic side, this course is perfect for you.
Every Wednesday during term time :
Wednesday 14th January 2026- March 25th
2026
Time: 1.30 -3.30pm
Cost: Sliding scale depending on finances
£10- £75*
ENROL TODAY !!
Scan the QR code to
visit our website:
www.sgscol.ac.uk/study/adults
Need help?
Email: queensroad@sgscolac.uk
Call 0800 0567 253
Coach Trip
£15
Join us for a coach trip to St. Fagans National Museum of History.
Leaving from and returning to The Beehive Centre.
Monday 11th May.
"The museum stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle and gardens, a late 16th-century manor house donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth in 1948."
Open Garden
Free
Join us for our Open Garden event on 21st May from 10am–1pm at The Beehive Centre.
Come and explore our beautiful community gardens, cared for by our resident gardener Jack and supported by our drop-in gardening group each Thursday.
There will be plants and seeds for sale, along with hot food and drinks served in the garden.
Whether you’re a keen gardener, looking for inspiration, or simply want to enjoy a relaxing morning outdoors, we’d love to welcome you.
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
St Peter's Hospice Community Hub
Free
From 9am-12.00pm - Drop in Session
If you or someone you love is living with a life-limiting illness, we warmly invite you to join us at The Beehive Centre in the Garden room.
Whether you're adjusting to a diagnosis, navigating daily challenges, or simply looking for a moment of peace, the Hub is here to help you live well through every stage of your journey.
This is a space for everyone - regardless of condition, religion, or belief. No referral needed, no booking required, just come as you are.
Our caring Hospice team are here to offer compassionate guidance, emotional support and practical help - for whatever you’re facing, however you're feeling.
Questions? Call our Wellbeing Team at St Peter’s Hospice on 0117 915 9469 Mon-Fri 9-5
13:30 - 15:30 Educational sessions. Twice a month. These sessions involve an hour's presentation/interactive session led by one of the St Peter's team –see website for details
The Jolly Melodies Music Company
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
Nordic Walking
£3
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 (Term Time Only)
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 £7!
Community Lunch
£6.00 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 £6! Starter served from 12 noon.
Yoga Loni
Contact for info
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Join me for an uplifting, accessible yoga class rooted in yoga philosophy and the elemental world. Through movement, breathwork, meditation and rest, we’ll explore connection: to ourselves, each other, and the wider world around us. Classes may be dynamic or slow and grounding, always encouraging you to listen to your body and make the practice your own — with space for play, care and lightness alongside challenge and reflection.
My classes are queer-friendly, trauma-informed and consent-based, with options offered throughout to support different bodies, minds and experiences.
Book via yogaloni.com or MoveGB
Bio
Leni Rolfe (they/he) is a Bristol-based yoga facilitator and community worker creating spaces for embodied self-enquiry, radical rest and collective care. Their work is rooted in yoga as a practice of liberation, interwoven with the wisdom of the natural world, and centred on accessibility, autonomy and deep listening. yogaloni.com / @yogaloni
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
Fitness Pilates Flow
Contact to book
9:30-10:30am
Melissas Pilates classes are suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to those with previous experience. The focus is on gentle, mindful movement, improving strength, mobility, posture, and overall wellbeing.
Exercises are fully adaptable, and participants are always encouraged to work at their own level. For accessibility and comfort, chairs can be used throughout the class if someone is unable to get down onto the floor or prefers seated or supported options.
My aim is to create a safe, inclusive, and friendly space where everyone feels supported, regardless of age, fitness level, or mobility. These classes are term time only.
Contact Melissa on 07875 406582 or click:
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
£6.00
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!
Circle of Her
Contact to book
7:30-9:00pm (Monthly)
Women’s Circle
Begins Wednesday 20th May
Join Jade for an evening of connection and community. A space to be heard, seen and embraced. As we share, reflect and reconnect with the body and breath.
What to expect:
- Breathwork and meditation
- Sharing circle
- Journaling and reflection
- Movement
- Herbal Tea
“Sisterhood is where my light was found and my shadow was accepted”
Tickets and more information :
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/circle-of-her-womens-circle-tickets-1988308737959?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursdays
Community Café
Full Breakfast from £6
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).
Community Garden Drop - in
FREE
10am - 12pm
A relaxed, friendly space to enjoy nature, meet others, and spend time outdoors in our fully accessible community garden. Help grow food for the community alongside our gardening group, supported by an RHS qualified gardener.
- No experience needed
- Organic & wildlife friendly
- Just drop in — stay as long as you like
Form Filling and Benefits Support
FREE
10.00am - 12.00pm
Volunteers, Pearl and John are on hand to help you with filling out forms and benefit applications, supporting you to make phone calls, or signpost to other services. No booking required, just pop in to discuss your situation and they will take it from there.
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
The Jolly Melodies Music Company
Contact to Book
From 9.30am
Baby & toddler classes. Contact Deb on 07905 267 624 for more details & to book.
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
£3.00
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
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!
Embodied Flow Yoga with Ana
Contact to Book
11.30am-12.30pm
See About 3 — Ana Szopa Counselling and Yoga for details and booking.
Table Tennis
£3.00
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Weekly Table Tennis Club on Mondays and Fridays. All equipment and refreshments provided. Newcomers welcome!
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.
The Dog Coaches
Contact to book
Saturday Mornings
The Dog Coaches are experienced and passionate dog trainers based in Bristol, who bring a fun and friendly approach to dog training. Specialising in reward-based methods, The Dog Coaches offer a range of services, including group classes, one-to-one sessions, reactive dog packages, and workshops tailored for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs.
Booking is essential.
Contact on 07733870181 or hello@thedogcoaches.co.uk
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.
