| Activity | Yatton, Congresbury Claverham and Cleeve Archaeological Group – Archeology |
| Details | Please visit our Web Site. |
| Contact | Chris Short | Phone | 01934 833764 | chriscongar@hotmail.com |
Congresbury Billiards & Snooker Club
| Activity | Club open every evening from 5:30pm in the War Memorial Hall. Two full size tables. League play available for more serious players. |
| Details | The lights over the tables are paid for by tokens available from the Social Club bar in the War Memorial Hall. |
| Contact | Irving Prowse | Phone | 01934 832004 |
Congresbury Bowling Club
| Activity | Lawn green bowling from April to September for men and ladies of all ages from junior up to the most senior. Short Mat bowls is played indoors in the clubhouse from October to March. |
| Details | Please visit our Web Site |
| Contact | The Secretary | conbcsec@gmail.com |
Yeo Valley Children’s Centre
| Activity | All sorts of children’s activities. |
| Details | A Baby Hub run by Health Visitors meets between 10:00 – 11:30am on Mondays, where new mums can have their baby weighed. We have a group called Sensory Fun for babies which is aimed at non-walking babies on Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:00. And we have a group for young toddlers on Tuesdays 9:30 – 10:15am Please see our current What’s on for the surrounding area |
| Contact | Natalie Hawtin or Marian Armitage | Phone | 01934 426643 | Central.Children’sCentres@n-somerset.gov.uk |
St Andrew’s Church
| Activity | The Parish Church for the villages of Congresbury, Hewish and Puxton. |
| Details | Please visit our Web Site. or Facebook Page. |
| Contact | Rev’d Matthew Thomson | Phone | 01934 833 126 | matt.thomson@newcreationchurches.org.uk |
Congresbury Brass
| Activity | Non-competing brass band. |
| Details | Details An established, friendly brass band who play at village fetes, bandstands, carol services etc, raising money for charitable causes where they can. We welcome players of all standards, and have even tempted several returning players to pick up their instrument for the first time in over 10 years! We play a variety of music old and new, classical and light and seek to support any personal favourites. Practices are on a Friday evening 7.30 – 9.30 in the Methodist Church Hall, Congresbury, where we support and encourage each other to play to our best in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere that rounds off the week. There are some instruments available on a free-loan basis. |
| Contact | Stuart Lovell | Phone | 07986 007829 | www.congresburybrass.com |
St Andrew’s Church Bell Ringers
| Activity | Bell ringing in St Andrew’s Church. |
| Details | We are a secular band of Bell Ringers who aim to develop and maintain ringing skills in a friendly environment making use of one of Congresbury’s hidden treasures – the fourth heaviest peal of 8 bells in the entire World. Three of these bells date from 1606. We ring for Church Services including Weddings as required and we practice virtually every Wednesday evening between 7.45 and 9.00pm and offer a warm welcome to visiting ringers and indeed anyone who would like to see what we do with a view to perhaps taking up bell ringing – please ring first for details. |
| Contact | John L Dunster | Phone | 01934 261457 | congresbury@bath-wells.org |
St Andrew’s Toddler Drop-in Group
| Activity | Drop-in play session for parents, grandparents and carers with children aged 0-3 years. |
| Details | Every Thursday (term-time) between 9.15am and 11:45am in the refectory. An opportunity to meet other local parents, grandparents or carers with children. There are a variety of toys and games and children are offered a drink and biscuit/snack. CRB checked volunteers will invite children into a different room for about an hour each session to give parents a break and an opportunity to take part in a creative activity and enjoy a hot drink. (Parents do not have to leave their children if they would prefer not to). Sessions are free, but donations are welcome. Booking required on the Wednesday evening before each session on the number below. |
| Contact | Monica White | Phone | 01934 833850 |
Congresbury Community Preschool
| Activity | Under 5’s education – learning through play |
| Details | We are a well-established Pre-school in the village of Congresbury, founded over 25 years ago in the old school rooms. We have grown considerably over the years and are lucky to have our own portakabin building with a lovely spacious garden within the grounds of St Andrew’s Primary School. We now offer places to all children from 2 to 4 year olds. All staff have recognised childcare qualifications and years of experience in supporting children to reach their full potential as set out in the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation stage. This states that as practitioners we must consider the individual needs, interests and stages of development of all children in our care. We provide opportunities and activities that enable the children to develop their skills in all areas of learning in line with their individual needs. |
| Contact | Teresa Turner | Phone | 01934 707262 | congresburypreschool@aol.co.uk |
Congresbury Cricket Club
| Activity | Cricket |
| Details | Please visit our Web Site. |
| Contact | Kieran Palmer | Phone | 01934 835122 | keiran@hawkerandpalmer.com |
Congresbury Football Club
| Activity | Provides football facilities for both junior and senior players. |
| Details | Please visit our Web Site. |
| Contact | Andy Elvin | Phone | andy.elvin@bristol.gov.uk |
Congresbury Footpaths Group
| Activity | Congresbury Footpaths Group was founded in March 1993 with the aim of ensuring that the footpaths within the village boundary were walked regularly. This is still done today, although walks are not confined to the village and the Group will often travel to neighbouring counties, especially for the Sunday walks. |
| Details | There are two walks per month – on the first Tuesday and the third Sunday. Tuesday walks are in the morning and are about 2 to 4 miles in the vicinity of the village or locations nearby. Sunday walks are planned for the day and can be from 5 to 9 miles and are further afield. Bluey, the village mini-bus is used on Sundays to transport members. Meetings are held twice a year to plan the walks programme. There is a summer outing in July to the seaside, where there is a choice of activities, from an energetic ramble to a lazy day on the beach. In the Autumn members enjoy a weekend away, for many years in Devon, but now we’ve ventured as far as Cornwall. A traditional Boxing Day walk attracts a good number of villagers and guests. Membership costs £2.50 per year and there is a small cost levied for each walk, plus a charge for Bluey, The group is covered by insurance. The winter and summer programmes and posters for each walk are posted on the 3 village noticeboards, on the village website and in the library. Details of each walk are also printed in the local newspapers, magazines and the village diary. New walkers are always welcome, and their dogs, where allowable. |
| Contact | Mary Abbott | Phone | 01934 834207 | may_abbott@uwcluc.net | |
| Julia Koblizek | 01934 838182 | julia.koblizek@btinernet.com |
Congresbury Gardens and Allotments Association
| Activity | We enjoy the physical and mental benefits of having an allotment and, of course, the produce! We learn and use good gardening practice and encourage sustainable, environmentally friendly methods. We help and advise new members. We are good gardening neighbours, keeping plots cultivated and following rules in the rental agreement with the Parish Council. We share excess produce and seeds with other plot holders – and with neighbours in the village! |
| Details | The Association represents tenants who rent a plot on the Bristol Road Allotments from Congresbury Parish Council. We have an annual meeting to elect officers and committee. They liaise with the Parish Council on the upkeep and administration of the allotments and the immediate area. We hold summer and winter social events to meet up with plot holders from across the site. Membership (on payment of £1) provides a 50% discount on a group order from Kings Seeds and a 10% savings on purchases from Garden Park Nurseries on the A370 in Hewish. The allotment shop opens on selected Saturdays in Spring to sell bamboo canes and Growmore at very competitive prices. |
| Contact | If you’re interested in getting an allotment – (current rent £45 for a whole and £23 for a half plot) – contact Catrin at the Parish Office admin@congresbury-pc.gov.uk.
More information from the Association secretary, Susan Hibberd (01934 833544) |
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Congresbury History Group
| Activity | Research into the history and archaeology of Congresbury. | |
| Details | Hold monthly meetings with a speaker. | Organise guided walks. |
| Collect photographs of the village. | Undertake research. | |
| Publish booklets. | ||
| Visit our web site |
| Contact | Chris Short | Phone | 01934 833764 | chriscongar@hotmail.co.uk |
Congresbury Gardening Club
| Activity | Learn about and visit gardens, enter your best in the Shows. Monthly meetings from September to May. |
| Details | Please visit our Web Site |
| Contact | Janet Edwards | Phone | 01934 832557 | 100jedwards@gmail.com |
Congresbury Methodist Church
| Activity | Sunday services, Bible study groups, Women’s Bright Hour, Ladies Friendly Society, Tuesday Luncheon Club |
| Details | Minister: Rev Julie Letts. Phone: 01934 852314 Please visit our Web Site To book the Methodist Hall click on link in the Business & Services page. |
| Contact | Ken Hill | Phone | 01934 833440 | julie.letts@sky.com |
Congresbury Millennium Green
| Activity | Village green straddling the Congresbury Yeo in the centre of the village. The green is run by volunteers and helpers to keep the green tidy are always welcome. |
| Details | With the River Yeo flowing through the middle, rhynes around the edges, mature trees and extensive views, the Green and quiet field linked by the Millennium Bridge is at the centre of village life in Congresbury. The perfect place to picnic, fly a kite, take the kids to play, walk the dog, take the air, sketch, play, chat or just sit and enjoy the views. |
| Contact | Mary Short Chairman, Management Committee |
Phone | 01934 833764 |
Congresbury Over 60’s Club
| Activity | Social activities on alternate Tuesday afternoons 2:30 to 4:00pm in the War Memorial Hall. |
| Details | A great variety of entertainment with tea and biscuits at each meeting. Annual coffee morning, Christmas lunch. Monthly coach trips between April and September. |
| Contact | Irving Prowse | Phone | 01934 832004 |
Congresbury Recreation Club
| Activity | To provide sports and recreation facilities for the village of Congresbury and surrounding areas. Cricket, Football, Tennis, Skittles, Darts, Pool. Function room available for private hire. Well stocked bar with real ales. SKY TV and large screen. |
| Details | Open 7:30-11:00pm Mon-Fri, 4:00-11:00pm Sat, 12:00-3:00pm Sun. Meat raffle every Sunday at 2:00pm. Click here for Web Site. |
| Contact | Bookings & general enquiries | Jo Williams (Club Steward) | Phone | 01934 832150 Email jo@congresburyclub.co.uk |
| Club Affairs | Marcus Searle(Secretary) | marcus@congresburyclub.co.uk |
Congresbury Senior Citizens’ Lunch Club
| Activity | Provides a two course lunch, plus tea or coffee, for up to 45 Congresbury senior citizens once a fortnight in the Old School Rooms. |
| Details | Congresbury Senior Citizens’ Lunch Club meets once a fortnight on a Thursday at 1pm in the Old School Rooms. A delicious home cooked two-course lunch, plus tea or coffee, at a total cost of £3.00, is provided for up to 45 people, by volunteers. Transport may be available if required by Yeo Valley Lions’ minibus and Congresbury Community Transport (Bluey). If you would like to join in this enjoyable social occasion, please contact Kate Herbison for further information and to book a place for yourself, a friend or relative. |
| Contacts | Kate Herbison | Phone | 01934 833521 | kateherbison@hotmail.com | |
Congresbury Singers
Activity |
Small (34) friendly mixed voice SATB choir, with members from Congresbury and nearby villages
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Details |
We do not hold auditions – anyone can turn up at our weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings at 7.15pm at the War Memorial Hall.
There is no joining fee as such, if you’d like to join you have 2 free rehearsal sessions and then there are subs of £5 per week thereafter. There are 4 terms per year, which vary in length, but culminate in a formal concert either at the War Memorial Hall or St. Andrew’s Church – you only pay for the number of weeks/rehearsals in each term. Our Summer term begins on Tuesday 12th April and finishes with our concert on Tuesday 23rd June at War Memorial Hall.
Our next concert is Saturday 21st March at St. Andrews Church – 7pm for a 7.30pm start and comprises the elements of a classical Mass but each element is by a different composer, thereby demonstrating their individual depiction of a mass but also the flow and dynamism of a full mass! We think it’s a completely new and innovative approach to a Mass – compiled by our musical director, Jonathan Palmer.
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For more information |
See our Facebook Page – click here
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Contact |
Catherine Hamlyn (Secretary) Phone 01934 838699 or Angela Hanson Chairman 07979 740159
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Congresbury Tennis Club
| Activity | We are a friendly tennis club, providing facilities to support and encourage the playing of tennis for all ages and abilities from the village and the surrounding area. The club offers social and competitive tennis as well as coaching opportunities for all ages and levels. |
| Details | Please visit our web site. |
| Contact | Michael and Alexa Holder | Phone | 01934 830214 | tennis@congresbury.net |
Congresbury War Memorial Hall
| Activity | Social Club | Appleshed | Skittles |
| Badminton | Billiards & Snooker | Bingo | |
| Karate | Folk Night | Book Sales | |
| Morris Dancing | Aero Modellers Club | Zumba | |
| Young Farmers Activities |
| Details | Book Sales 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Aero Modellers meet 2nd Thursday of the month. Social Club open Mon and Friday (with draw) from 7:30. |
| Contact | Phone | 01934 832727 |
Congresbury Youth Club
| Activity | To inspire and challenge young people to change our world. |
| Details | Choice: a range of opportunities designed for young people. Welcome: a chance to meet other young people and adults in a safe and friendly environment. Support: to help young people make informed choices and decisions, and to be listened to without being judged. Equality: opportunities to question and judge attitudes in a positive way. |
| Contact | Karen Pike | Phone | 07725 989187 | karen@congyp.org.uk | |
| Alex Ballard | 07894 338 995 |
Congresbury Youth Partnership
| Activity | A registered charity (1096207) set up in February 2002, our objectives are:
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Details Please visit our Web Site
| Contact | Karen Pike | Phone | 07725 989187 | karen@congsyp.org.uk | |
| Alex Ballard | 01934 853201 |
Cubs and Beavers
| Activity | Camping, craft and other outdoor activities |
| Details | Cubs (aged 8 -10½) meet on Thursdays from 6.30 to 8.00 Beavers, meet on Fridays |
| Contact | Geoff Bailey | Phone | 01934 833662 | geoffreymbailey@btinternet.com |