Keeping the library as a thriving centre for the whole community
Friends of Clifton Centre and Library
The Friends of Clifton Centre and Library (FoCCaL) exist to promote the library as a place where local people can come together to meet new people, and learn.
We are a voluntary group of local residents, and we welcome anyone who would like to get involved. We host a variety of events and support other groups who run not for profit events or courses for the community. If you would like to help or have any suggestions, please get in touch.
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2026-11-13 00:00:00 to 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Clifton Village LitFest 2026
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Featured events and activities:
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Brian Price: POISONS IN FACT AND FICTION
Tue 20 Jan 7.00pm
Cyanide, arsenic, strychnine – familiar words to crime readers! But what is the allure of poisons to the writer and also the murderer?
Wednesday Matinee: A REAL PAIN
Wed 21 Jan 2.00pm
Come along to our free Wednesday matinee. All welcome. The performance starts at 2pm and you are welcome to come along from 1.30, secure your seat and enjoy a cup of tea.
Stephen Williams: Tracing Family Histories
Tue 27 Jan 7.00pm
Curious about your family tree? Ever wondered who lived in your home before you?
THE BLUE CAFTAN
Fri 30 Jan 7.00pm
FoCCaL Friday films are shown on the last Friday of every month from September until May. The film starts at 7pm and the bar opens at 6.30pm for a range of beers, wines and soft drinks.
Bristol’s Slave Trade with Rob Pritchard
Tue 03 Feb 7.00pm
Events in Bristol on 7th June 2020 were flashed around the world. For many Bristolians this was not a surprise.
PM Legrand; An evening of Gentle Blues and Soul Music.
Fri 06 Feb 7.00pm
PM Legrand takes the sound of vintage blues and country classics and stretches it into a modern, soulful Americana.
My Garden of a 1000 Bees
Thu 12 Feb 7.00pm
My Garden of a Thousand Bees follows acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn, who, locked down by coronavirus, turned his lenses on the surprising and spectacular bees living in his own urban garden in Bristol.
Book Club
Our next book club is Tuesday 27th January 2026. Our book for January is The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot.
Clifton Crafters
We all craft ideas we have started and now they are lurking in a draw unloved - dig them out and come and share a morning of knitting, crochet, tapestry, cross stich, rag rugs or whatever you would love to resurrect or mend!
Table Tennis
All levels welcome. Every Monday and Wednesday. New Beginners/improvers session to be announced soon - keep watching for details.
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi
Tai Chi with Don will start in 2026 on 13th January at 10am. Please keep checking the website for updates.
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