What's Happening:
Stay updated with the latest news & events happening in the Bloomfield Bath community. News of local events can be sent to bloomfieldbathra@gmail.com
Events
BATHTUB ORCHESTRA
Our History Group invites you to come along to hear the BathTub Orchestra at the Odd Down AFC & Social Club at Combe Hay Lane on Tuesday 27 February, 2027 from 19:30-22:00.
The orchestra is made up of people from all walks of life playing a variety of instruments including violins, drums and "magical keyboards"! There is some talent but also plenty of enthusiam. Come along and join the fun!
THE HISTORY GROUP PRESENTS THE FILM "SOME PEOPLE"
Please join the Odd Down History group for a screening of the film SOME PEOPLE which features scenes of Bristol and tells a story of young bored rebels living for kicks! The film will be screen at the Odd Down AFC & Social Club on Thursday,12 November at 11:00am. The screening is free but we are encourged to support the venue with the purchase of food and drinks.
CLEARVIEW FARM THROUGH TIME
On Thursday 14 January at 11:00am come along to the Odd Down Football Club Cafe to learn about the progression of Clearview Farm in Midford from a dairy farm to movies, guns and TV shows! Everyone is welcome; no charge and no need to book but please suport our venue with the purchase of a drink or lunch!
SCREENING OF THE FILM WHITE CHRISTMAS!
The History Group presents this Christmas themed film for December. Join the group at the Odd Down AFC & Social Club for a screening of this seasonal favourite on Thursday, 3 December at 11:00am. This event is free of charge but please support our venue with the purchase of food or drinks. It is not necessary to book and everyone is welcome!
Talking Points
WHAT ARE THE HOT TOPICS THE COMMITTEE IS DISCUSSING
The DOTT MicroMobility Scheme, Road Design Program, Coffee with the Cops, One Amazing Neighbour page, the initiative for a pedestrian crossing at the Chelwood Kissing Gate on the Wellsway, a proposed pedestrian gate into the Green Space from Wellsway, a Zebra crossing into the Sports Ground with possible companion works in the area, pavement cycling, the status of the drains on Elm Place, the status of the Methodist Church & Hall, greening Bloomfield, Climate Action and forthcoming projects.
ST. LUKE'S SIX WEEK CHOIR
St. Luke's Church is offering the opportunity to join a 6 week choir in preparation for a Christmas Carol Concert at the Church on 13 December. The choir will come together for one hour weekly sessions starting Tuesday 3 November at 6:30pm upstairs at St. Luke's Centre. It is not necessary to read music or to have choir experience. Come and meet people and be a part of something! There is no need to register but for more information please write to admin@stlukesbath.com
THE HISTORY OF THE BEAR INN
Please join the History group for a talk by local historian Garth Somerset for a talk on the history of one of our locals, The Bear Inn. The event will take place on Wednesday 11 November at 11:00am at the Odd Down AFC & Social Club. Onsite parking is limited but the site is served by all buses travelling down the Wellsway. The event is free and there's no need to book but purchase of food and drink from the bar is appreciated. We will be observing the Two Minute Silence at 11:00am.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FIREWORKS AT ST LUKE'S
Thursday 12 November 5-7pm
Join the team for supper in the Church (probably hot dogs) from 5pm before heading into the Church gardens for a display of family friendly quieter fireworks at 6:30pm. Please book your places using this link:https://www.stlukesbath.com/fireworks
Community News
Bloomfield Drinks Party: join us for our next event which will be held Friday, 27 November at the Devonshire Arms from 6:00pm. Simply turn up, purchase the drink of your choice & join us; you will be made most welcome!
Odd Down History Group meets at 2:00pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Odd Down Sports Ground Cafe.
Bloomfield "Coffee with the Cops": join our Police colleagues to meet the team and discuss all your policing issues on Monday 9 November from 7-8pm in the Bedford Room of St. Luke's Centre. We are trialling this evening session in another part of our catchment area. If this is successful we may be able to rotate between day & evening sessions in different parts of our community. Have a question but can't attend? Send an email with your question to bloomfieldbathra@gmail.com & we'll ask on your behalf and send you the answer!
Crafternoon: an open crafting session at the Odd Down Sports Ground the second Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm. Everyone welcome !
St Luke's Church Coffee Morning: Join your neighbours for coffee & homemade cake the first Friday of the month from 10-12p. This is not a religious service but rather warm, friendly place for the community to gather & chat. Each session will feature a different charity; a donations basket is available at the exit. The next session will be Friday, 4 December from 10am. Everyone is welcome.
Dorothy House Bereavement Help Point: a community based program where all bereaved people are welcome to come & meet and speak with others who have suffered loss in an informal & supportive session. Odd Down Sports Ground Cafe, the first and third Monday of the month from 2-4pm.
