What’s On at the Bisley WI Village Hall

Here’s a round-up of various events, classes and meetings taking place at the Bisley WI Village Hall.  All of them are open to the public, although some may charge an entrance fee.  Check with the organiser for more details and keep an eye on our Bookings Calendar which will give you the latest information on last-minute cancellations or date changes.

Events

Saturday 18 May 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 19 May 10.00am to 4.00pm, World Textiles Weekend.  See poster on our Welcome page for details of exhibitors.   Also coffee, tea, cakes and light lunches.  Admission £1.00 (cash or cheque only please) children under 15 free.

More info:  www.textile fairs.co.uk

Classes

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

  • Improve balance, coordination and flexibility
  • Deep relaxation and stress reduction
  • Improvement in core and overall strength
  • Less pain and stiffness – proved to aid chronic pain
  • Massive improvements in mobility and in turn anti-ageing

Classes run Saturday 9.30am

Call 07796 265578 or email vicky@joiyoga.co.uk to book your free taster session

A picture of Kate Bridgeman, who runs the Sweaty Mamas class on Fridays

Meet Kate Bridgeman, who runs the very popular Sweaty Mama and Sweaty Gym classes on Friday mornings.  Kate specialises in pre- and post-natal fitness training.  She believes passionately in helping women of all fitness levels to enjoy fun and effective workouts in a relaxed and safe environment.  She won the 2022 Red Kite Days Gloucestershire Award in the Ante/Post Natal category.  Her Sweaty Mama class is at 9.30am on Fridays; the Sweaty Gym class follows on at 10.30am.  You can read more about Sweaty Mama and Sweaty Gym here or contact Kate directly on katebridgeman@sweatymama.com.

Fridays at 9.30 am.  A fab, fun workout with your child. Enjoy exercise while you bond with your baby, toddler or pre-schooler. Sweaty Mama has music and movements you will both love.  Contact: katebridgeman@sweatymama.com.

Fridays at 10.30 am. A fun, varied and effective 30 minute session for all women!  Contact: katebridgeman@sweatymama.com.

Meetings

The Bisley Local History Group

“The Tragic Severn Railway Bridge Disaster”.  A welcome return visit by Paul Barnett (“The Purton Wrecks”) who will be giving a dramatic account of the two tankers, which on the 25th Otober 1960 were travelling up the River Severn and crashed into the famous Severn and Wye railway bridge. 

Thursday 28 September at 7.30 pm.  Admission:  Members £2, Visitors £3.  For more info contact Ashley Dickenson 07899 878926.

Wednesday 10 April at 7.30pm:  Parish Council meeting.  Members of the public are welcome to attend.  The agenda for each meeting includes time for them to ask questions and make comments.  Once this period is completed then the public may observe the remainder of the meeting but may not participate.  More info:  admin@bisley-with-lypiatt.gov.uk

Thursday 11 April at 7.30 pm:  Gerry O’Brien, Forest of Dean Ranger: “Follow the Whispers”.  Visitors welcome – admission: £4.  

More info:  janejoneswi@btinternet.com

Wednesday 1 May at 7.30pm:  Annual Parish Meeting.  Hear what the Parish Council has been up to in the last year and ask questions.  More info:  admin@bisley-with-lypiatt.gov.uk