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June 2026

TRIP TO THE ARDARGH CENTRE FOR A WELLBEING EVENING COMMUNITY SAUNA AND A TALK ON NUTRITION

This exciting event includes a lovely sauna session and an informative talk on nutrition. It is free for members (guests £9.00). Spaces still available at the time of publishing this post, but please email info@gloucesterroadwi.org to check availability and for further details. Please note we are unable to accept cash on the site on the night (card only, please).

Tuesday 16th June at the earlier time of 7-9pm

The Ardargh, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common, BS6 7YL

20 February

Quiz night

Quiz night with a difference!

19 March

A fascinating, gory and glorious, insight into the life of a Victorian Surgeon with Geoff King

16 April

Tai Chi with Rob McKay https://nextdoor.co.uk/pages/rob-mackay-bristol-england-2

21 May

Mental Health Awareness – Anxiety causes and solutions, including hypnotherapy with Sally Hare https://healingroomsbristol.co.uk/amo-team/sally-hare/

18 June

A talk about Death and how women lead the way with Delia Ryding. https://www.divineceremony.co.uk

16 July, 7:15pm – at Castle Park (please note venue and time change)

Alice in Wonderland themed Treasure Hunt

20 August

Walk around the Neighbourhood

17 September

Line Dancing with Ashley Syms-Rees Dance

22 October

AGM & Sewing Workshop with Tweed & Bird

26 November

Christmas Wreaths. Pre-booking essential.

17 December

Festive Gathering at Bombas Tapas and Cocktails.

Additional charges may apply for extra events or activities.
Programme may be subject to change at short notice

8 May 2026

May 2026

TALK FROM HEAD GARDENER OF TYNTESFIELD

As the evenings get longer and we look to spend more time outside, we are excited to welcome Paul Evans, the Head Gardener of National Trust Tyntesfield, to our May meeting. He will be talking to us about the ‘potted’ history of the garden, what they have discovered over the last 20 years and plans for the future.

Plant and Seed Swap

In addition to our talk, please bring along with you any spare plants, seedlings or seeds for a swap with other members at the meeting.

Tuesday 19th May,

Doors open 7:45pm,

St Bonaventure’s Parish Hall,

Visitors welcome.

15 April 2026

Programme 2026

Meetings are free to members and we accept visitors with a requested donation of £7.50 cash or contactless.

Programme is subject to change but will be updated regularly on this site. Sign up to our monthly newsletter to receive updates.

20 January

Fermentation Demonstration with https://www.eatmuti.com/and https://naniasvineyard.co.uk/

17 February

Window Wanderland Workshop – come and get ready for our local Window Wonderland weekend.

This is a Community Event. There is a cost of £3 for visitors, £5 for a family group. Resources provided.

17 March

Decluttering Talk

21 April

Laughter Yoga

19 May

A talk from the Head Gardener at Tyntesfield and a plant, seedling and seed swap.

16 June (please note location change; Time TBC)

Sauna and nutrition talk at The Ardagh. Visitors £9.

21 July

Bristol Beer Factory – women in brewing.

18 August (location/time tbc)

Point to Point pub walk. A summer social get together learning interesting facts as we stroll along. This will be off site and a little earlier than usual.

15 September

Craft activity decorating bowls using modge podge

20 October

AGM & Egyptology Talk

17 November

Christmas Craft Carousel

16 December*

Festive Gathering

Additional charges may apply for extra events or activities.
Programme may be subject to change at short notice

*In addition to the WI meeting in December there will be a separate Wreath Making Workshop Community Event (not included in membership) to raise money for charity. This will be held in early December.

Review Jan: Sign ups and inspirational talk

12 February 2019

11 Dec: Christmas party

Merry Christmas everyone and we look forward to seeing you all for the bring a dish Christmas party next week.

If you weren’t at last month’s meeting and are not sure what to bring please just bring something to share or just come along. Please can all food be labelled if they contain allergens (gluten, nuts etc) and if it’s a shop bought item please keep hold of the packaging.

In a bid to be environmentally friendly (and save on the washing up!) we will not be using disposable plates so can everyone please bring their own plate and cutlery.

We’ll be running our Christmas raffle, which this year goes to our charity, LinkAge. Plus they’ll be some games, a glass of bubbly (or non-alcoholic), and the traditional announcement of next year’s programme.

4 December 2018

Expressions Art Festival

We were delighted to have a stand at the Expressions Arts Festival which took place at the Paintworks in September 2018. Thank you to our members who made cakes as well as those that came along to help on the stand. All the money raised is going to our 2018 charity – Linkage Bristol.

9 October 2018

DDG Summer Event – All Aboard! – Tuesday 15th August 2017

Ahoy there matey! Brislington WI are hosting the DDG summer event and we are aiming for it to be ship-shape and Bristol fashion all the way!

We will meet at the harbourside for a 1 hour guided boat trip around the historic, world famous Bristol harbour. We will follow this up with a meal on the harbourside at The Stable.

You can come for both the tour and the meal, or just the tour, or just the meal. You will need to pay a deposit, the amount depends on which option you go for. See the ticket details for more information.

Details of meeting points and timings for all options will be confirmed nearer the time, but we will not start earlier than 6pm and the meeting point will be on the harbourside near the Centre.

You can book your place using the link below or contact brislington.womens.institute@gmail.com

Please note this is also the same night as our monthly meeting in August.

26 July 2017