Fri 26th 7pm

Friday Film Night: THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND Friday Film Night returns for the autumn season

Clifton Library

All Friday films starts at 7pm with the bar opening at 6.30 and we are starting this September with a hit from the early part of 2025.

Tue 30th 10.30am

Book Club First Book Club meeting of the autumn 30th September

Clifton Library

Monthly

Unfortunately we cannot take any more members at this time.

Wed 8th 2pm

Wednesday Matinee: SECRETS AND LIES The start of our Autumn season

Clifton Library

Every other Wednesday at 2pm we run a matinee film show. Cup of tea and biscuit available from 1.30. This is a free event but you are more than welcome to make a contribution if you would like. Come along and enjoy the warmth, cup of tea and a good film in good company.

Thu 9th 7pm

Jonathan Camp – Art History Talk Rembrandt's; The Jewish Bride

Clifton Library

Jonathan Camp, a local art historian who lectures all around Bristol and has led many tours in Europe, including to Amsterdam, Paris, Venice and Vienna, returns to Clifton Library this autumn.

Tue 14th 7pm

Telling Tales An evening of short stories

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Here’s your chance to hear three local authors share their writing and experiences. Ali Bacon, Claire Jaggard and Hilary Smith have won competitions, awards and plaudits for their fiction.

Tue 21st 7pm

David Parker; Season of Mists 'Season of Mists……’ The Countryside in Autumn

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Autumn is a time of change in the countryside, for its wildlife and for the people who work that countryside.

Wed 22nd 2pm

Wednesday Matinee: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND

Clifton Library

Every other Wednesday at 2pm we run a matinee film show. Cup of tea and biscuit available from 1.30. This is a free event but you are more than welcome to make a contribution if you would like. Come along and enjoy the warmth, cup of tea and a good film in good company.

Tue 28th 10.30am

Book Club

Clifton Library

Monthly

Unfortunately we cannot take any more members at the moment but keep an eye on notices in the library and the website

Fri 31st 7pm

Friday Film: SINNERS

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Sinners" is a 2025 American period action horror film directed by Ryan Coogler, set in the Mississippi Delta in 1932.

Wed 5th 2pm

Wednesday Matinee: THE KEEPER

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All our Wednesday Matinees start at 2pm - you are welcome to come along from 1.30 and have a cup of tea, take your seat in our warm and friendly library space and relax. This event is free but if you would like to contribute you are welcome to do so.

Fri 7th 7pm

David Parker – FIRST PART OF QUIZ So you think you know the West Country!

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Join us for a quiz with a difference. The event starts at 7pm and the bar opens at 6.30 - come along with friends and make up a team or join with others. Or play along by yourself!

Wed 19th 2pm

Wednesday matinee: LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME

Clifton Library

Welcome to our free Wednesday matinee shows. They run every fortnight and start at 2pm. We open the doors at 1.30 to give you time to come in, grab your seat and have a cup of tea.

Tue 25th 10.30am

Book Club

Clifton Library

Monthly

Final book club session until restart in January 2026

Thu 27th 7pm

David Bolton: 'WAR STORIES' The Experiences of Women in the Second World War

Clifton Library

David Bolton talked to over 50 women, most of them from Bristol, about their experiences in the Second World War. These recorded conversations, together with diaries and memoirs, then became the material for a book: War Stories.

Fri 28th 7pm

Friday Film: DARK WATERS

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Dark Waters" is a 2019 legal thriller based on a true story.

Wed 3rd 2pm

Wednesday Matinee: THE HAPPY PRINCE

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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.

Fri 5th 7pm

David Parker: SECOND PART OF QUIZ So you think you know the West Country?

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Another chance to test your local knowledge. Part one was on 21st October but each part stands alone.

Sat 13th 7.30pm

CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW The Christmas Event you have been waiting for .......

Clifton Library

A chance to watch another entertaining show performed by your neighbours – lots of laughs and fun. Book your tickets early and avoid that last minute scramble ........

Sun 14th 6pm

CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW The Christmas show you have all been waiting for .....

Clifton Library

A chance to watch another entertaining show performed by your neighbours - lots of laughs and fun.

Wed 17th 2pm

Wednesday Matinee: DREAM HORSE

Clifton Library

Come along and enjoy our final Wednesday matinee of 2025. Our Wednesday matinees are free but you are welcome to contribute if you would prefer; the showing starts at 2pm and we welcome you from 1.30 for a cup of tea.