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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Wednesday matinee: LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME
Wed 19 Nov 2.00pm
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.
David Bolton: 'WAR STORIES'
Thu 27 Nov 7.00pm
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.
Friday Film: DARK WATERS
Fri 28 Nov 7.00pm
Dark Waters" is a 2019 legal thriller based on a true story.
Wednesday Matinee: THE HAPPY PRINCE
Wed 03 Dec 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.
David Parker: SECOND PART OF QUIZ
Fri 05 Dec 7.00pm
Another chance to test your local knowledge. Part one was on 21st October but each part stands alone.
Book Club
Our book for 25th November will be Gabriel's Moon by William Boyd.
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
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi
Tai Chi with Don is starting again on Tuesday 30th September and running every week until 21st October at the new time of 10am. It restarts after half term on 4th November up until and will run through until 25th November. (There is no longer a session on 2nd December)
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