Wanting to find out what activities and events are taking place throughout December?
Our Community Development Coordinators have compiled a list of some of the festive opportunities that are on offer throughout Bristol for people aged 55+.
For more information please contact the event organiser directly. We would advise that you contact them prior to attending any events/activities, as we cannot guarantee that the information listed is correct.
| When | Event | Information | Where | Contact Information |
| 1st Tuesday of every month, 14:00 | Live Jazz and Swing | A chance to catch up with friends, listen to live jazz and swing, have a dance if you want, sing along and enjoy delicious sandwiches, tea and cakes. £3 entrance fee. | The Park Centre, Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1DQ | The Park Centre on 0117 903 9770 |
| Every Wednesday, 13:30 – 15:30 | Community Gardening Group | The Gardening Group will include Christmas themed activities during December. FREE! | The Bungalow and Blaise Weston Court, Lawrence Weston | Abi Sweet abi@aliveactivities.org / 074103979704.
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| Every Thursday, 10:30 – 12:00 | Multi-sport for over 55s | Adapted badminton, boccia, new age kurling, seated dance, seated ball games, fun & games, friendship, time to relax, chat and enjoy some tea and biscuits. FREE taster for all! £2 per session. | Oatley Hall, Cote Lane Retirement Village, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UN | 0117 958 1651 |
| Every Thursday, 13:30 – 15:30 | Community Gardening Group | The Gardening Group will include Christmas themed activities during December. FREE! | Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, BS10 5PY | Abi Sweet abi@aliveactivities.org / 074103979704.
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| Saturday 1st December, 11:00 – 15:00 | Christmas Craft Fair | Refreshments, jewellery, soaps, baby clothes, knitted items, cakes, quilts and Christmas decorations. Free entry. | Avonmouth Community Centre, 257 Avonmouth Road, BS11 9EN | 0117 982 7445 |
| Saturday 1st December, 10:30 – 16:00 | Christmas Fayre | Local crafts and gifts, cards, stocking fillers, books and more. Family dress-up nativity. Curator’s highlights museum tours hourly from 11am. £6 adults, concessions available. | The New Room / John Wesley’s Chapel, 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE | 0117 926 4740 |
| Saturday 1st December, 12:00 – 15:00 | Christmas Fair | Visit Santa, glitter tattoos, cakes, name the teddy, tombola, sweets, lucky dip, raffle and more. | Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Bristol, BS4 1JP | 0117 914 9216 |
| Monday 3rd December, 19:00 – 21:00 | Singles Social | Friendly and relaxed event for over 55s seeking companionship and wanting to meet new friends. £5 per person includes a light buffet and tea & coffee. | Mezzaluna Café, West Street, BS3 3NU | Booking essential – 0117 305 2365 |
| Tuesday 4th December, 10:00 | Redcliffe Coffee Morning and Book Exchange | Join us for a chat & free refreshments! Are you over 50 and want to know more? We have social activities and events happening in the Redcliffe area, many tailored to the needs of older people. Tell us about new activities & events that you would like to get involved in? We have volunteering opportunities for young and old.
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Waring House Community Room, Redcliff Hill, BS1 6TF | 0117 930 0301 |
| Tuesday 4th December, 11:00 – 12:15 | Redcliffe Coffee Morning and Book Exchange | Join us for a chat & free refreshments! Are you over 50 and want to know more? We have social activities and events happening in the Redcliffe area, many tailored to the needs of older people. Tell us about new activities & events that you would like to get involved in? We have volunteering opportunities for young and old.
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Proctor House Community Room, Prewett Street, BS1 6PJ | 0117 930 0301 |
| Wednesday 5th December, 12:00 – 14:30 | Greenhouse Café Christmas Dinner | 2 courses (mains & desserts) for £7.50. Various Christmas Dinners on 27th November, 5th December and 13th December. | Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5PY | Pre-book on 0117 950 3335 |
| Wednesday 5th December, 16:00 – 18:00 | Henleaze Christmas Festival 2018 | Entertainment, children’s rides, stalls, late night shopping, prize draw and much much more… | Henleaze Road BS9 | www.henleazechristmasfestival.co.uk |
| Wednesday 5th December, 18:00 | Sparkling Ballroom | Come and join us for dancing, sparkles, bubbles and lots of fun. £5 to include entertainment and a drink. Fundraising for Shelter. | Blaise Weston Court, Broadlands Drive, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0AF | Lynne Stevens on 0117 982 2072 |
| Thursday 6th December, 15:00 | Afternoon Concert at the Fringe | World-class roots and blues Steve Payne and Paul Hobday. Tea, cake and full bar. Seat reservations advised. | Bristol Frigne, 32 Princess Victoria Street, Bristol, BS8 4BZ | Elly on 07852 135 876 or elly.hopkins@gmail.com |
| Thursday 6th December, 10:00 – 17:00 | Cardiff Shopping | Fancy a day out to get all your Christmas shopping done – with plenty of well-known brands, small local shops and the Christmas market stalls to choose from Cardiff is a great destination to get all that you need – and some things you don’t!
Time for lunch included – why not wear your favourite Christmas jumper? Cost is £10. |
Book your place with Janie on 0117 951 5751 | |
| Friday 7th December, 11:30 – 14:30 | Christmas Fair at St John’s Chapel | Looking for unique Christmas gifts? Then come and take a look at our selection of handcrafted products. Jewellery, decorations, hanging mobiles, trinket/gift boxes, plus much more… | St John’s Chapel, Bath, BA1 1SQ | For more information please contact St John’s Foundation on 01225 486403 / 01225 486454 |
| Friday 7th December, 13:00 | Footprints Christmas Meal | For senior citizens in Horfield, Lockleaze and Filton | Ebenezer Church, 286 Filton Avenue, Horfield, BS7 0BA | 0117 979 1399 |
| Friday 7th December, 13:00 – 15:00 | Christmas Party for Over 50s | Join Bristol Charities for this free community Christmas party for people over 50 living in Henbury and Brentry. This celebration will include a buffet lunch, entertainment and a raffle. | Henbury and Brentry Community Centre, Machin Road, Bristol, BS10 7HG | Booking is essential. Spaces limited. Call Jess on 07584 279 487 |
| Friday 7th December, 14:00 | Film Club – Christmas Special | The Holy Habits Film Club is a monthly event at the New Room. Each month we show a film and hold a discussion afterwards to think about specific themes in the film. Often these themes tie in with spiritual or ethical questions. Each film starts at 2pm. Entrance is free but donations are welcome. We serve refreshments and always have popcorn! | The New Room / John Wesley’s Chapel, 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE | 0117 926 4740 |
| Friday 7th December, 14:00 – 16:30 | Christmas Quiz for Over 55s | Stockwood’s annual Christmas Quiz is back! £5 entry includes a buffet and refreshments. A mixture of Christmas themed and general knowledge questions. Maximum of 6 people per team/table. Those not in a team will be paired up with an existing team on the day. Prize fund for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams. | Whitchurch British Legion, BS14 0QF | Tickets available from St Monica Trust – 0117 305 2365 |
| Friday 7th December, doors open 18:15 (show at 18:30) | ‘A Night Before Christmas’ Penny Brohn UK Christmas Concert | We are delighted to be back at the Victorian Clifton College Chapel for our annual Christmas Concert. With interwoven readings from the classical poem, ‘The Night Before Christmas’, hear the beautiful tones of Bristol Male Voice Choir, High Down Schools, Voice of Hope Wellbeing and UWE Gospel Choirs and Penny Brohn Community Choir. Refreshments and raffle. Tickets £10 for adults and £6 for seniors and children. | Clifton College Chapel, 32 College Rd, Bristol BS8 3JH | Tickets available from 0303 3000 118 |
| Saturday 8th December, 11:00 – 17:00 | Southville Chocolate Festival | Chocolatiers, cake makers, confectioners, gifts and crafts, and children’s activities. £2.50 on the door. Children under 12 are free. | Southville Centre, Bristol, BS3 1QG | 0117 923 1039 |
| Saturday 8th December | The Christmas Journey | Follow the Christmas Journey through an interactive, multi-sensory experience. Multiple timeslots. Event is free, donations welcome! | Horfield Methodist Church, 1 Churchways Ave, Bristol BS7 8SN | Christmasjourney@horfieldmethodist.org.uk |
| Saturday 8th December, 11:00 – 15:00 | Christmas Fair | Residents, family and friends and all the local community. Come and enjoy a day of Christmas festivities at our first Village Christmas Fair. We’ll have craft, mulled wine and mince pies, stalls, raffle, face painting and entertainment and our very own Santa’s Grotto. Free entrance! The youth Choir from Studio 7 will also be bringing some festive cheer with them and singing some carols for us from 11.30 -12.30pm | Stoke Gifford Retirement Village, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS16 1EJ | natasheya.archer@extracare.org.uk |
| Sunday 9th December, 10:30 – 11:30 | Withywood Carol Service with Community Choir | Hartcliffe & Withywood Community Choir will be singing at Withywood Church for a lovely festive Carol service. All welcome, bring your family and friends. There will be refreshments afterwards. | The Withywood Church, Queens Road, Withywood, BS13 8QA | 0117 987 8400 |
| Monday 10th December, 10:30 | Christmas Market | Mince pies and refreshments will be available. | Blaise Weston Court, Broadlands Drive, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0AF | |
| Monday 10th December, 11:30 – 14:30 | Jennings Court Open Day | Mince pies with cream, teas and coffee. Entertainment by Alan Peacock between 12 – 2pm. Drop in any time. | Jennings Court, Lower Sidney Street, BS3 1SW | |
| Monday 10th – Friday 14th December | Christmas Lunches | Christmas lunches from 10th – 14th December. 3 courses for £15. Ask at Withywood Centre reception for a menu and booking form. | The Withywood Church, Queens Road, Withywood, BS13 8QA | 0117 987 8400 |
| Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th, 12:00 &17:00 | Table Service Christmas Lunches | 3 courses for £20 (Inc. after dinner coffee). 2 sittings available. | Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, BS10 5PY | For more information and to make a booking please call 0117 907 3350 |
| Wednesday 12th December, 11:00 – 12:30 | Christmas Quiz for Over 55s | Join Cabot Circus and LinkAge Network for a Christmas Quiz! A mixture of Christmas themed and general knowledge questions. FREE. Mulled wine, mince pies and prizes for the winners. Christmas jumpers optional! | Cabot Circus Management Suite, Top Floor Cabot Circus, Penn Street, Bristol, BS1 3BX | Booking is essential for this event – 0117 353 3042 |
| Friday 14th December, doors open 19:00 (show starts 19:30) | Robinson Crusoe’s Christmas Adventure | Sea Mills Amateur Dramatics Group panto this year is taking place on 14th and 15th December. Featuring Precision X Dance Company! Tickets £5, 3’s and under go free. | Sea Mills Community Centre, Sunny Hill, Bristol, BS9 2NQ | Get tickets directly from SMAD / Call Lee on 07768 948 824 or Lisa on 07807 959 768 |
| Friday 14th & 21st December | Community Gardening Group | The Gardening Group will include Christmas themed activities during December. FREE! | Bristol Community Links-South, Langhill Avenue, Avon, Bristol BS4 1TN | Abi Sweet abi@aliveactivities.org / 074103979704.
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| Saturday 15th December, doors open 13:30 (show starts 14:00) | Robinson Crusoe’s Christmas Adventure | Sea Mills Amateur Dramatics Group panto this year is taking place on 14th and 15th December. Featuring Precision X Dance Company! Tickets £5, 3’s and under go free. | Sea Mills Community Centre, Sunny Hill, Bristol, BS9 2NQ | Get tickets directly from SMAD / Call Lee on 07768 948 824 or Lisa on 07807 959 768 |
| Saturday 15th December, doors open 19:00 (show starts 19:30) | Robinson Crusoe’s Christmas Adventure | Sea Mills Amateur Dramatics Group panto this year is taking place on 14th and 15th December. Featuring Precision X Dance Company! Tickets £5, 3’s and under go free. | Sea Mills Community Centre, Sunny Hill, Bristol, BS9 2NQ | Get tickets directly from SMAD / Call Lee on 07768 948 824 or Lisa on 07807 959 768 |
| Saturday 15th December, 10:30 – 14:30 | Christmas Holiday Market | Families welcome, stalls and more! Free entry. | Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Bristol, BS4 1JP | 0117 914 9216 |
| Saturday 15th December, 11:00 & 13:30 | Beauty & the Beast | Bringing the magic of Panto to Southmead! Ticket prices – adults £3.50, age 16 and under £2, age 2 and under FREE. Ticket prices includes a drink and fresh popcorn. | Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, BS10 5PY | 0117 950 3335 or email info@southmead.org |
| Sunday 16th December, 15:00 – 17:00 | Christmas Market | Christmas presents to purchase from a variety of fantastic stalls. Taste our scrumptious refreshments from our Café! Everyone is welcome! | Sommerville | |
| Wednesday 19th December, 13:00 & 18:00 | Carols by Candlelight | Join us for our annual Carols by Candlelight on Wednesday 19th December at 1pm and 6pm, followed by mince pies. Singing Charles Wesley’s “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” in the building where it was originally sung in the 18th Century, alongside other traditional and contemporary carols to celebrate the Christmas Story. We hope to see you there. The New Room community choir will be performing during the service at 1pm. | The New Room / John Wesley’s Chapel, 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE | 0117 926 4740 |
| Wednesday 19th December, 15:15 | Carols on the Train | Depart Avonmouth Station for a return journey along the Severn Beach Line, singing carols and enjoying a mince pie (or two) afterwards. FREE! | Avonmouth Train Station, Bristol BS11 9JB | Just turn up |
| Thursday 20th December, 13:00 – 16:00 | Tea and Talk Christmas Party | Come along for our last Community Support at Home Gathering. Enjoy some mulled wine, festive treats and a good old sing-a-long with our favourite Ukulele band! | St Mary’s Church, Church Cl, Avon, Bristol BS10 7QF | Book your place and transport with Janie on 0117 951 5751 |
| Thursday 20th December, 16:30 – 19:30 | A Christmas Feast & Market | Delicious plates of food, Christmas gift stalls, farmers & food market, foodie raffle and more! | Southmead Community Centre, 248 Greystoke Avenue, BS10 6BQ | 07429 957 881 |
| Tuesday 25th December | Marmalade Trust Christmas Day Lunches | We organise Christmas Day lunches in restaurants around Bristol and South Glos. Friendly Marmalade Trust volunteers collect our guests from their own home and drive them to one of our restaurants where they enjoy a free meal with their own Marmalade family. Each guest is then returned safely home afterwards.
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Around Bristol and South Gloucestershire | You can refer them completing the attached referral form or online at: https://marmaladetrust.org/refer-a-guest/referral-form/
If you have any queries about making a referral you are welcome to contact Charlie Evans at Charlie@marmaladetrust.org or call the Marmalade mobile on 07566 244 788.
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For more information please contact the event organiser directly. We would advise that you contact them prior to attending any events/activities, as we cannot guarantee that the information listed is correct.