BUMPS, BABIES & TODDLERS
This group was formed to provide an opportunity for carers with their under 5s to get together once a week and get to know others in the Parish.

A wide range of toys are available for free play for the children and tea/coffee is provided for the adults. The children also enjoy a storytime session with squash and a biscuit and we do regular craft activities.

As well as its weekly meetings the group also:
-Holds fund raising and social events
-Helps out at Parish events, the Christmas Bazaar, Soup Run and Lenten Lunches
-Supports various charities including sponsoring a 3rd world child’s education

Meetings are held during term time in the Parish Centre, on Friday mornings from 9-11.30am. New people who are members of the parish or have children are St Augustine’s school or Pre-school are most welcome. We encourage all to join in the social and fundraising events we hold and we have a large committee of willing helpers – the more the merrier.

Please contact Bermadette Thomson at the Parish Office for more information.

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE (C.W.L.)
The purpose of the C.W.L. is to unite all Catholic Women in a bond of common fellowship forming a national non party-political organisation. We aim to train and encourage members to use their talents and skills in the service of the church. The C.W.L. is part of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisation, which bands together women of all nations in Christian work and duties.

At Parish level, our members undertake many varied tasks in the community according to local needs and circumstances. They are ready to help in the work of the church and parish. i.e. visiting the sick, transporting the elderly to Mass, and many other duties including fund raising for overseas charities. We support human rights and give support to those unjustly imprisoned. The C.W.L. is one of the leading refugee agencies in England.

You can support us by coming to our meetings. A warm welcome awaits you, and even if you are unable to undertake works, your prayers and subscription will help the works of the `League` You can also support us when we are fund-raising, often by attending one of the functions we arrange, such as fund-raising dinners.

We meet in the Parish hall, on the evening of the first Friday of each month. For information contact the chairman, Mrs Jean Coombs

NOT-SO YOUNG
The `Not-So-Young group is for retired people to meet and socialise.We have a monthly meeting, where we can listen to good speakers, exchange views, generally support one another, and on occasions raise money for charity. We also have lunches about twice a year; we have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and occasional outings.

New members are welcome! Others wishing to help could offer lifts, or pass on news of the club to potential members.

We meet in the Parish Hall at 10.00 a.m. on the last Wednesday of the month.

For further details contact Mike Capron


PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
The aim of this group is to provide the children of the Parish with the opportunity to play and learn in a friendly and stimulating environment. It also aims to encourage children to meet and make friends with others that they may go to school with, and to help to prepare them to go to school.

The Pre-School provides a range of activities based on the early learning goals, which encourage children to learn about themselves, their families, and their communities. These activities include craft activities, games, music, sand and water play, story telling and imaginative play.

Parents can help by serving on the management committee, supporting pre-school events and helping out during the pre-school sessions. Others can help by supporting pre-school events such as Quiz Night, and Ladies Night. We are always interested in hearing from people who have interesting jobs, (E.g. Nurses, Firemen) or a skill (Music, craft activities) that they would like to share with the children.

The Pre-School meets during term time in the Pre-School building within the school grounds. Morning sessions are 9.00 – 11.30pm Monday to Friday and afternoon sessions 12.30 – 3.00pm on Monday to Thursday. For more information contact the Pre school direct on 9561166.


SKITTLES TEAMS
The Ladies & Men’s Skittles teams plays in the Catholic Skittles Leagues, and aim to create a welcoming social atmosphere for their members.

The League involves winter league games against other Parishes in the Bristol area, most games being during the months of September to April.

If you would like to find out more, on the Ladies contact Pat Shrimpton. For the men’s league they meet at the Horseshoe in Downend on a Tuesday 7.30 p.m. New members are always welcome.


UNIFORMED ORGANISATIONS
The purpose of the organisations is to promote the spiritual, physical and mental development of each member based on the Scout/Guide Law and Promise, which is made in accordance with the age and understanding of the different units.

The meetings of the units are designed to assist each member to achieve their potential in a variety of activities towards a series of Awards and Badges. Outdoor activities such as camping, cooking, hiking canoeing, etc. play a vital part of this process. We aim to make this process fun, as well as a learning experience.

You can help by becoming leaders or assistant leaders in the training units, or by joining our Supporters Association, which raises the necessary funds for the unit’s activities.

The units and their meeting times are as follows:

Beavers (Boys, age 6-8 yrs.)
Tues 5.00 - 6.00 pm

Cub Scouts (Boys, age 8 –10 _ yrs.)
Tues 6.15 - 7.30 pm

Scouts (Boys, age 10 _ - 14 _ yrs.)
Tues 7.45 - 9.15 pm

Brownies (Girls, age 7 - 10 _ yrs.)
Thurs 5.30 - 6.45 pm

Guides (Girls, age 10 _ - 15 yrs.)
Thurs 7.00 - 8.30 pm .

For further details contact Graham Williams