What's on at St Michael's Centre?
Events – 2024
Children's and young people's groups
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Community Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea, a monthly opportunity for our more senior residents to meet together and have a chat over a cup of tea, savouries and cake.
Join us on first wednesday of the month 3pm (exc Jan and Aug).
VE Day special celebration at our next meeting on the first Wednesday in May 2025 at 3pm, entry cost is £3. If you would like more information, please call 07799 378121.
Transport is available for those with mobility issues.
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Quiz Night with Farmhouse Supper 23rd May
Full details coming soon.
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Other Regular Events
Children's and young people's groups
Children's and young people's groups
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Praise & Play - Mondays and ThursdaysList Item 4
Toys and play for babies and pre-school children with craft-based activity and a Bible story and song time at the end of the session. Open to all - mums, dads and grandparents with your babies and pre-schoolers. £3 per family.
Monday and Thursday mornings 10.30 - 12pm
Tel: 07354 874617
Email: admin@stmichaelsbishopscleeve.co.uk
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Brownies - Tuesdays
For girls aged between 7-10 years.
Includes a varied programme of activities: games, baking, sport, art, music and drama are popular.
Tuesday evenings
Contact: Shirley Dawson
Tel: 01242 675876
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Bishop’s Cleeve Childminders - Tuesdays
Play and socialisation for under-fives accompanied by their childminders.
Tuesday mornings
Contact: Debi Newman
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Elin Tots Baby Massage - FridaysList Item 1
Led by a trained RCM accredited baby massage instructor and early years teacher. These fun, friendly and baby led sessions are suitable from birth.
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Music and Movement BabiesList Item 2
Music, song and action class for babies from approx. 6 months to walking. Lots of sensory play and exploration, as well as baby signing.
Friday morning and afternoon
Contact: Elin for more information or to book a place
Tel: 07964 525131
Email: info@elintots.co.uk
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Children's ballet and dance - Fridays and SaturdaysList Item 3
Saturday mornings at St Michael's Centre, led by Elin, trained dance teacher and early years professional. Ballet Babies 1 - 2 years; Ballet Tots 3- 5 years; Ballet Dancers 6 -10 years, Street Dance 4- to 10-year-olds.
Friday afternoon and Saturday mornings
Contact: Elin for more information or to book a place
Tel: 07964 525131
Email: info@elintots.co.uk
Fitness and support groups for adults
List of Services
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Cleeve Carers and Friendship Group - TuesdaysList Item 2
Aimed at people in and around Bishop’s Cleeve, Gotherington and Woodmancote, who care, or have cared for a housebound loved one in their own home.
The organisers endeavour to provide a meeting place where Carers can exchange views and to provide a break or diversion. Help and advice can be given where appropriate and contacts can be made with more specialised organisations. While membership is free a small donation is asked for to cover the cost of hall hire and refreshments. New members are welcome to drop in during sessions.
Second Tuesday of the month 2pm - 4pm
Contact: Mary Hughes
Tel: 01242 679112
Email: emaryhughes@btinternet.com
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Bonsai Chi - Tuesdays
Gentle low impact, whole body, flowing exercise, refreshing you mind and body.
Tuesday 14.30 - 15.30
Contact: Nikki Sinclair
Tel: 07866 571345
Email: bonsaichi18@gmail.com
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Yoga - Tuesdays
Friendly yoga classes with certified Iyengar yoga teacher Sigute Barniskyte-Kidd who has been teaching yoga since 2013. Improve your wellbeing with a balanced programme of yoga sequences to feel healthier, stronger, more relaxed and happier. Beginners and experienced members welcome.
Contact: Sigute for more information
Tel: 079024 06565
Email: sigute.barniskyte@gmail.com
Sessions take place on Tuesday afternoons
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Table Tennis - WednesdaysList Item 4
Teams of varying ability participate in the Cheltenham Table Tennis League. When we are not playing in matches, we meet for some friendly practise.
Wednesday evenings
Contact: Derek Brown
Tel: 01242 676265
Email: derekbrownsugar@outlook.com​
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CCP New Friends Network - usually WednesdayList Item 3
Green Square facilitate the New Friends Network group which runs monthly. It is a community group that welcomes everyone. Each month we complete a different activity, which is often craft based. We welcome suggestions for activities from our members and have completed all of the following: glass painting, clay modelling, portrait drawing, crochet, silk painting, cup cake decorating, decoupage, and clay painting as well as other things. The group recently competed in a competition organised by The Barnwood Trust. Their entry was a collage shield, entitled, 'What Bishop's Cleeve Means to Me.'
All abilities are welcome. You can pop along for a cup of tea and a slice of cake with other members of the local community. The group normally meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, but the day may change dependent on school holidays. Look out for posters, displayed on our noticeboards or contact organiser, Rosie, to check beforehand.
Contact: Rosie
Tel: 07900 719143.
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ChiChi Fit - Saturdays
A musical theatre dance fitness class for adults of all ages and abilities. Warm-up, cardio, toning and cool down in every class. Come and dance yourself fit to show tunes from Chicago, Grease, Sister Act, The Lion King and more.
Saturdays 9.30 - 10.15
More info on Facebook: ChiChi Fit with Clare
Email: clareed@chichi-fit.co.uk
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Bereavement Support Group - SaturdaysList Item 1
Provides an opportunity to meet with others and have a cup of tea and cake. Feel free to come along to a meeting and bring a friend or family member if you wish.
Second Saturday of each month at 10.30 am
Contact: Sally Lavis
Tel: 01242 673835
Email: sallyandears@yahoo.com