Friends of Clifton Centre and Library
LYNNE HAPGOOD; Eddie Hapgood - Footballer We are delighted to introduce Dr Lynne Hapgood, whose fascinating memoir of her Bristolian father, the iconic England footballer Eddie Hapgood, was published to critical acclaim early this year. ‘Eddie Hapgood, Footballer is the extraordinary story of a young unknown from Bristol who became Arsenal and England captain and […]
This event has been cancelled: THE FUTURE OF WRITING AND PUBLISHING; BOOKSHOP TO BOOKTOK? Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. Vanessa Kisuule is a writer, performer and facilitator based in Bristol where she was City Poet 2018-20. Her poem on the toppling of Edward Colston's statue ‘Hollow' went viral on Twitter. She […]
NORMAN BOWLER in conversation with Steve Poole Actor Norman Bowler is no stranger to Clifton having made it his home for many decades. In a career spanning more than seven decades Norman made his first stage appearance in the 40s when he toured Ireland with a troupe of actors. In 1950`s London he found himself […]
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