We are inviting you, businesses and community-minded people to volunteer and help make a real difference for people in Patchway. We are one of the area’s busiest community hubs and a welcoming space for thousands of people each year. Our centre offers children’s activities, fitness classes, support for older people, affordable room hire and our […]
Helping Others, Finding Purpose and Changing Lives As part of Volunteers’ Week 2026, we are celebrating the incredible people who give their time, skills and kindness to support our community. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at Coniston Community Centre. They help local people to feel connected, supported and valued. Mandy’s Story […]
Looking for a calm and creative space to relax each week? The Watercolourists Group at Coniston Community Centre in Patchway welcomes adults every Tuesday 2-4pm for friendly, tutor-led painting sessions with professional artist Roma Widger. You do not need any experience or artistic skill to join. The group is open to everyone, whether you are […]
A community project in Patchway, is helping older residents feel less alone and more connected. Based at Coniston Community Centre, “Coniston Connects” was set up after the Covid-19 pandemic, when many people found it harder to get out and socialise. Many people in Patchway often face more day-to-day challenges compared to the rest of Bristol […]
You will be amazed as you walk into our Coniston Café, to see a unique and gigantic mural that tells your story. We warmly welcomed the mayor, who cut the ribbon on Monday 29th April, with members from the Residence Association of Charlton Hayes (REACH). The association’s chairman, Allan Watson, explained the images that runs […]
Our long-standing chair, and since February 2023, deputy chair at Coniston Community Centre, passed away on Tuesday 28 November 2023 at Southmead Hospital. Lew’s funeral took place at St Chads Church. The same church where Lew married his wife of 70 years. Aged 96, Lew fell asleep with all his family around him. As you […]
Congratulations to Phil, a local Patchway resident, who won our Coronation Hamper. The winning number was 170 on the blue ticket. The Trustees would wish to thank Laura, Morrisons Community Champion, for donating the hamper, which raised a fantastic £180.
Please join our Coronation of King Charles activities at Coniston Community Centre, in partnership with @Morrisons @southernbrooks and South Gloucestershire Playscheme. You’ll find our exciting programme of coronation events in our Community Cafe on the ground floor. You’ll also have an opportunity to meet and have a photograph with the Mayor, as a memory and […]
A big thank you to Laura Jones, Morrisons Community Champion, (2nd from left) for donating a hamper for the King’s coronation. The picture shows some of our Trustees at Coniston Community Centre during a busy lunch time in our cafe with live music. We will raffle this hamper. To win, buy tickets at Coniston Community […]
Dear Patchway Community. Our shining light, Annette Morgan, fell asleep and was laid to rest on Monday 3rd April 2023. Annette’s energy and legacy will live on, as Annette was a Trustee at Coniston Community Centre for many years and supported activities across Patchway. Annette loved Tai Chi, dancing, cycling and making our community centre […]