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
BBRA ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC
Please join us at the Odd Down Sports Ground on the lawns adjacent to the BMX drive for our annual picnic. This year we will convene Sunday 12 July at noon. Bring your lunch & something to sit on and be prepared for chat and laughter! Everyone is welcome!
The Odd Down History/Family Research Group presents SUMMER HOLIDAY, a lighthearted film for the whole family to enjoy. Join us on Thursday 27 August at 11:00am at the Odd Down AFC & Social Club (Combe Hay Lane) for the film which starts at 11:00am. Everyone is welcome; there is no charge but the purchase of drinks to snacks is most appreciated.
RESCHEDULED
Please join the History Group for a talk on the Somerset Coal Canal which has been scheduled for Thursday 17 September at 11am. Our speaker is Mr.Derrick Hunt. The event will take place at the Odd Down Football Club Cafe & is free of charge; no booking is required and everyone is welcome. Please support our venue with the purchase of a drink or snack.
HISTORY GROUP SOCIAL & TALK: Join the History Group for a social evening on Tuesday, 23 June at 6:00pm at the Devonshire Arms for an opportunity to learn the history of this Wellsway landmark in a brief talk followed by reminiscing and general chat! No reservations required; purchase your drink at the bar then come & join us. Everyone is welcome!
ODD DOWN HISTORY EXHIBITION OPENING NIGHT
Join members of the Odd Down History Group for the opening night of their exhibition on the history of Odd Down and its people. Mark your diary for Thursday 23 July at 6:00pm. The culmination of months of work; this is the groups's biggest project to date. The venue is the Museum of Bath at Work on Julian Road. Exhinition runs from July through to September. Usual charges apply; residents can use their Discovery Cards for a discount
Talking Points
WHAT ARE THE HOT TOPICS THE COMMITTEE IS DISCUSSING
Updates to the DOTT MicroMobility Scheme, Road Design Program, Coffee with the Cops, One Amazing Neighbour page, general recruitment , the initiative for a pedestrian crossing at the Chelwood Kissing Gate on the Wellsway, the return of Forest of the Imagination, a proposed pedestrian gate into the Green Space from Wellsway, a Zebra crossing into the Sports ground with possible companion works in the area, proposed 20mph limit in Bear Flat, the lower Bloomfield splinter group and the status of the Methodist Church & Hall.
Community News
MidBloomfield Drinks Party: join us for our next event which will be held Friday, 26 June at the newly refurbished Devonshire Arms at 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": our Police colleagues are taking a well deserved break but will return on Wednesday 15 July from 10-11am at the Odd Down Sports Ground Cafe to discuss all your policing issues. 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 free coffee & homemade cake every third Friday 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 the 3rd of July. Everyone is welcome.
Dorothy House Breavement Help Point: a community based program where all bereaved people are welcome to come & meet and talk with others who have suffered loss in an informal & supportive setting. Odd Down Sports Ground Cafe, the first & third Monday of the month from 2-4pm.