Friends of Clifton Centre and Library
DAVID LEFFMAN; Chinese Woodblock Prints: Folk Art, Gods and Propaganda While still at school David Leffman became fascinated by an exhibition of Japanese prints at the local museum, and taught himself to cut, ink, and print woodblocks for a final-year art assignment. He first visited China in 1985 and has been back and forth ever […]
My Year with Flying Scotsman What many regard as the 'world’s most famous steam locomotive' celebrates its centenary this coming February. Is there anything more thrilling than the sight and sound of a huge steam engine on the move? The award winning television programme maker, David Parker was lucky enough to spend 12 months filming […]
PATRICK GALE; 'MOTHER'S BOY' Patrick Gale was born on the Isle of Wight. He spent his infancy at Wandsworth Prison, which his father governed, then grew up in Winchester before going to Oxford University. He now lives on a farm near Land's End. One of this country's best-loved novelists, his most recent works are A […]
Hounds of Lounge Duo; Joanna Swan and Nick Pullin - Vocals and Guitar The Hounds of Lounge Duo perform classic songs from the 1930's to the present day. With Joanna's stunning vocals and Nick's rhythmic and eclectic guitar style, expect Howling Wolf to Kylie Minogue and Peggy Lee to Led Zeppelin. The bar opens at […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED (21/9/22) Talk and discussion with Edi Bilimoria Humans - Is man merely a hackable biological machine?
Film Friday; Rocks What a wonderful, heart-breaking, life-affirming gem of a movie this is. Having proved a crowd-pleasing hit at the London film festival in October 2019 (how long ago that now seems!), this vibrant, insightful and deeply empathetic drama about teenage girls forging their identities in a potentially hostile world is grittily realistic, yet […]
FOCCAL MONTHLY BOOK GROUP FOCCAL Monthly Book Group Join us for a morning of friendly discussion over tea and coffee. Our chosen book for November is: ‘Karitas Untitled’ by Kristin Marja Baldursdottir Monthly: 10.30 -12.30 am - Drop in session on the last Tuesday Morning of the month. FREE Next Meeting 29th November
Martin Wells; Book Launch Local author Martin Wells cordially invites you to his book launchFree admission.
with the Bristol School of Massage and Bodywork. This is the fourth in our Wellness Wednesday series of free talks. Details of this event to follow. FREE Bar opens at 6.30
Photography; a stroll around Clifton Bring yourself, your camera or your phone. We will look at some of Clifton’s fine buildings and share ideas as to what makes an interestingphoto. If raining, we will work in the library exploring a still life. All abilities welcome. Meet in the Clifton Library courtyard. This event is free.