SATURDAY 10th JANUARY

Chess Club: Bishopston Library
When: 3pm
Where: Gloucester Rd, BS7 8BN
Entry: Free

A chance for children and teens aged 5-17 to learn how to play chess and practise their skills.
Parents and carers are welcome to join in too.

Friends of Horfield Common Meeting
When: 10am-12pm
Where: The Garden Room at The Ardagh, Horfield Common, BS6
Entry: Free

Come help out with community and environmental projects and share your views to keep the Common amazing!
No commitment required – all welcome to attend all or part of the meeting.

TUESDAY 13th JANUARY

Board Games Night: Cafe on the Common
When: 6-8pm
Where: The Ardagh, Horfield Common, BS6
Suggested minimum donation: £2

Enjoy a fun and relaxed board game evening in the warm surroundings of The Café on the Common.
Hot food will be served and the bar will be open, as well as the usual hot drinks and cakes.
Bring your favourite game or explore our collection!
All welcome – singles, friends and family – to experience an evening of fun and good company.

SATURDAY 17th JANUARY

Repair Cafe: The Ardagh
When: 10am-12pm
Where: Horfield Common, BS6 7YL
Entry: Free

Got a wobbly chair, a silent radio, or a zip that’s given up? Bring it along — our Repair Café is back this month, and together we’ll give your much‑loved items a new lease of life.
Volunteers can advise and, where possible, fix your broken bits and pieces.

Wassail: Horfield Organic Community Orchard
When: 2.45pm
Where: Find the orchard on Gaston Lane (aka Donkey Lane), off Kings Drive/Longmead Ave, BS& 8JP
Entry: £5.42 for non members – book HERE (limited tickets)

Join us this Old Twelfth Night to raise the spirits for a fruitful new year.
Mulled juice and homemade cakes for sale (please bring cash).
The Apple Tree Lady begins ceremony at 2.45pm. There’ll be Morris dancers, too!

TUESDAY 27th JANUARY

Board Games Night: Cafe on the Common
When: 6-8pm
Where: The Ardagh, Horfield Common, BS6
Suggested minimum donation: £2

Enjoy a fun and relaxed board game evening in the warm surroundings of The Café on the Common.
Hot food will be served and the bar will be open, as well as the usual hot drinks and cakes.
Bring your favourite game or explore our collection!
All welcome – singles, friends and family – to experience an evening of fun and good company.

SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY

Repair Cafe: The Ardagh
When: 10am-12pm
Where: Horfield Common, BS6 7YL
Entry: Free

Got a wobbly chair, a silent radio, or a zip that’s given up? Bring it along — our Repair Café is back this month, and together we’ll give your much‑loved items a new lease of life.
Volunteers can advise and, where possible, fix your broken bits and pieces.

FRIDAY 27th FEBRUARY – SUNDAY 1st MARCH

Bishopston Window Wanderland
When: Late afternoon/Evenings
Where: In and around Bishopston
Entry: Free

Window Wanderland will light up the streets of Bishopston once again from 27th February – 1st March 2026! 
This free, community event is open to everyone – whether you’re decorating your own window or simply wandering the streets to enjoy the magic. 

This year’s theme is ‘HOPE’ – but you’re welcome to create whatever inspires you most. Let’s fill Bishopston with light, colour and creativity once again! To take part yourself, sign up HERE.

SATURDAY 14th MARCH

Friends of Horfield Common Meeting
When: 10am-12pm
Where: The Garden Room at The Ardagh, Horfield Common, BS6
Entry: Free

Come help out with community and environmental projects and share your views to keep the Common amazing!
No commitment required – all welcome to attend all or part of the meeting.