Friends of Clifton Centre and Library
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.
VICTORIAN MUSIC HALL with Kate McNab; This event has SOLD OUT Come and join us for an evening of fun, frivolity and phonetic filigree at FoCCal's first Victorian Music Hall! (Costume optional and singing along desirable). The bar opens at 7pm and the fun starts at 7.30, finishing at 9.30. There will be an interval.
KNIT FOR CHARITY Join the Clifton Crafters to knit, crochet or craft for the homeless. Karin Stowell will distribute any finished scarfs. A drop in session every Wednesday. This event is FREE. Tea and coffee available for a small charge
Bristol on the Box - Two Communities in Bristol An illustrated talk by David Parker and Colin Thomas How did the multicultural city we know today emerge? Colin Thomas' film about St Pauls made in the 60's and David Parker's film about the Sicilian community in Southville tell part of the story. Bar opens at […]
We are very proud to tell you that we have been successful in getting a grant to open the library as one of the city's Welcoming Spaces. The library hours will remain the same and FOCCAL volunteers will add extra sessions to keep the library building open for longer to provide a warm space and […]
This month we will explore interior photography and look at some amazing objects in The Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. Everyone welcome. Please meet at Clifton Library at 9.45 and we will walk together to the museum. If you prefer, meet us at 10.05 at Bristol Museum.