What's on at St John's Place
Book your community event or activity at St John's Place and we will advertise it here for free!
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Weekly events
Bemerton Live Fridays
Social coffee mornings with gentle exercise classes aimed at the over 55s, in the wonderful setting of St John's Place - try a new activity, meet new friends and stay mobile.
Doors open 10:15, class starts at 10:30. Everyone welcome. Coffee and biscuits after class.
Cost £7, first session is free, so why not give it a try?
The programme for May is given below and can be downloaded at this link.
Weekly yoga sessions
A number of instructors have regular yoga classes in St John's Place. Details of classes, and contact details for instructors, are given on their websites, see below:
Claire Sankey (Monday mornings 9:30 a.m., Tuesday evenings 8:30 pm) see https://www.clairesankey.com/all-events
Susan Stephenson (Tuesday evenings 6:30 pm) see https://susanstephensonyoga.co.uk/times-and-classes/
Jo Coleman (Thursday evenings 6:00 pm and7:45 pm) see https://yogasalisbury.co.uk/classes-and-prices/
Monthly and one off Events
Friday 3rd May
6:30 - 8:30pm
Salisbury Dancers
For those who want to get moving and active, and who are missing those old tracks from the past! Come to one of Fiona's over 50's dance sessions for fun & the joy of movement; no judgements, no dressing up, socialise only if you want to - and move your own way, when the music takes you - tracks from the 60's to the 90's to remind you of old times.
More information on the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/496669182415535
Refreshments provided, tickets just £5 each. Places are limited so please contact Fiona fi@vitalimpact.co.uk or call or text 07803 535431
Sunday 5th May
10:00 - 12:00
Bemerton Brunch
Wednesday 8th May
Doors open 7:00pm, Programme starts 7:30pm
Bemerton Film Society
Being There
1979 - U Certificate - 130 minutes
A simply and newly homeless gardener (a magnificent Peter Sellers in his last film) becomes a political insider in Washington DC through his inability to lie.
Further details about this film and more about the future programme are given in this flier.
And coming up...
12 June: The Whale (15 Certificate)
A morbidly obese writing tutor, grief stricken and shut away from the world, attempts to reconnect with his angry teenage daughter after years of separation.
10 July: Gaslight (U certificate)
A man convinces his wife that she is imagining the flickering gaslights in their house, leaving her fearful she is going mad, to cover up his desire to steal her inheritance.
14 August: Queen of Katwe (PG certificate)
A ten year old girl living in Katwe, a Uganda slum, is introduced to the game of chess by a missionary and her life is transformed. Based on an inspirational true story.
Friday 10th May
6:45 - 7:45pm
Candlelit relaxing Soundbath
Soundbaths are a great way to switch off, reduce feelings of stress, anxiety or worry, calm the mind and feel relaxed: people often say they sleep well afterwards as well.
Booking now open for this session with Gemma in St John's Place on 10th May at 6:45pm and also Friday 7th June.
Spaces are limited and no previous experience necessary. For more info or to book your space please visit Gemma's website or call 01722 632155.
Wednesday 15th May
Doors open 7:00pm, talk starts 7:30pm
Bemerton Talks
Andy Wallis on the River Park project as it nears completion
And coming up....
• 19th June Clare Humphreys Vicentini will talk on Genealogy
• 18th September Helen Roberts will talk about the Australian hillside badge at Fovant
• 16th October Noted local historian John Chandler on Salisbury history
• 20th November Kate Walter will speak on Arundells
Friday 17th May at 7:00pm
The George Herbert in Bemerton Group
'The Altar'
Canon Treasurer Revd. Canon Kenneth Padley talks about the story of the new Trinity Chapel altar in Salisbury Cathedral, inscribed with George Herbert’s words
St John’s Place, Lower Bemerton, followed by refreshments in a local riverside garden
Advance booking required Tel: 01722 321771 or Email ghbgroup@georgeherbert.org.uk
Free event with retiring collection
Wednesday 22nd May
Doors open 7:00pm, talk starts at 7:30pm
Salisbury Military History Society
See details on flier below.
For more details about further talks and membership please refer to the SMHS website https://salisburymilhist.com
