Monday
Social Art Group
10:00am – 1:00pm | Middle Room & Coffee Lounge
Drop-in | £3 | Weekly
Bring your own art or craft and enjoy creating alongside others over a cup of tea.
centre.enquiries@stfrancisbournville.org.uk
Calligraphy
12:30pm – 2:30pm | Lower Room
Advanced booking | Weekly
A structured, multi-week class where participants learn traditional calligraphy skills using a broad nib pen, developing elegant lettering techniques for creative projects like cards, quotes and personalised writing.
Tuesday
Painting & Drawing
10:00am – 12:00pm | Lower & Middle Rooms
Advanced booking | Weekly
A facilitated self-directed class, bring your ideas and get professional support with materials handling and advice. Acrylic, watercolour, drawing, print, stitch, mixed media, collage. All levels welcome.
https://nitanewman.co.uk/contact/
Art Appreciation
12:30pm – 2:00pm | Middle Room
Advanced booking | Weekly
Explore contemporary and historical art to deepen understanding and enjoyment.
https://nitanewman.co.uk/contact/
Grief Café
12:30pm – 2:00pm | Lower Room
Drop-in | Free | Selected dates
A relaxed, friendly space to talk with others who understand and are going through the grieving process.
assistantcommunity@stfrancisbournville.org.uk
Wednesday
Creative Writing
10:30am – 12:00pm | Middle Room
Advanced booking | Weekly
A welcoming group to explore storytelling and writing in a supportive environment.
Memory Café
12:30pm – 2:30pm | Middle Room & Coffee Lounge
Drop-in | Free | Weekly
A friendly session for people living with dementia and their carers.
communitydevelopment@stfrancisbournville.org.uk
Age UK Carers Group
12:30pm – 2:30pm | Lower Room
Drop-in | Free | First Wednesday of the month
Supportive meetings for those caring for someone with dementia.
communitydevelopment@stfrancisbournville.org.uk
Thursday
Social Art Group
10:00am – 12:00pm | Middle Room
Drop-in | £3 | Weekly
Bring your own art or craft and enjoy creating alongside others over a cup of tea.
centre.enquiries@stfrancisbournville.org.uk
Reading for Pleasure
10:30am – 12:00pm | Lower Room
Advanced booking | Weekly
A small, friendly group sharing a love of reading.
Yoga
7:30pm – 8:30pm | Hall
Advanced booking | Weekly
Gentle, accessible yoga to support wellbeing and relaxation.
Friday
Lunch Club (55+)
10:30am – 1:30pm | Middle Room & Coffee Lounge
Advanced booking | Weekly
Lunch Club is a friendly weekly gathering for people aged 55+ to enjoy a hot meal, socialise, and take part in activities in a welcoming community setting.
parishadmin@stfrancisbournville.org.uk
Bournville Youth Group (Years 5–7)
7:00pm – 8:30pm | Centre-wide
Advanced booking | £3 | Weekly
A friendly, inclusive Friday night group for Years 5–7 where young people enjoy games, crafts, cooking, trips and community activities in a safe, supportive environment.
youthandchildrens@stfrancisbournville.org.uk
Saturday
Cashmore School of Dance
9:30am – 12:30pm | Hall
Advanced booking | Weekly
A long-established, family-run dance school offering a wide range of classes in styles like ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre, helping students of all ages build confidence, skills and a love of dance in a friendly, supportive environment.
To find out more information including fees, please contact:
Sam Clifton on 0121 472 7215 ext 1
Or email: centre.enquiries@stfrancisbournville.org.uk