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
BS5 Market
FREE EVENT
Market dates for 2024: Sunday 3rd March, Sunday 2nd June, Sunday 8th September and a two day festive event on Saturday 30th and Sunday 1st December.
A wide range of local independent traders selling produce, homewares, gifts, crafts, jewellery and art. See our socials for more info: Instagram BS5 Market, Facebook BS5 Market
Coach Trip to Stourhead (over 50s)
FREE COACH, just pay £16 for entrance fee
Friday 26th April 2024.
Leaving the Beehive Centre at 9.30am, and returning at 3.00pm
There's so much to see in Stourhead's garden, with spectacular landscapes and architectural treasures galore! There is also a national Trust Restaurant, cafe, plant centre and shop.
Guided walks with Beehive Gardener Jack, or explore at your own leisure.
Spaces are limited, so contact us if you would like to book a place; Email, Phone
Mondays
Cooking and Baking Club (fortnightly)
£5.00
10.00am - 12noon
Join our Chef Lara for our fortnightly Cooking and Baking club, making everything from scratch! Learn new recipes and skills. Bring containers to take home what you make.
Upcoming classes:
Monday 22nd April - Butterscotch Tart
Monday 13th May - Jerk Chicken
Monday 5th June - Jan's Bread
Monday 19th June - Pasties
Monday 1st July - Sweet & Savoury Scones
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
£2.00
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
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!
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.
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.
Film Club
£2.00
From 1.30pm
Watch a variety of old and new movies in our cinema style club. Refreshments provided in the interval.
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
£4.00
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
£2.00
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.
Reflexology & Reiki
Working with your body to deepen relaxation and help you to balance on a physical, mental and emotional level. See www.haptiktherapies.com for more deails and booking, or call Charlotte on 07564 840 810 to find out more.
