The Rock Centre
Our Services/Activities
We address community health needs through local, accessible and complimentary services so that we can offer opportunities for improving health and wellbeing and support those suffering from long term health conditions, therefore creating a centre for the community giving people a sense of purpose and belonging in an area that is well known for offering few opportunities and amenities. Some of our services are supported by Linkage Bristol, below is a guide and descritption of a few of the services we offer. Please contact us for more information.
Gentle Exercise
Our Gentle Exercise classes are from 12.30-1.30pm every Tuesday and Friday, these classes help to teach older and disabled residents how to exercises in a manner that reduces injuries and promotes exercising.
Our Sessions are ran by a fully qualified instructor, who has years of experiance.
Please contact the Centre for more informationl.
Befriending
Come along and join our new Befriending group. Every Monday from 10am-12pm our residents get together to chat, play games and discuss issues that interest them.
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Our sessions are led by a local volunteer and tea, coffee and biscuits are available.
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Please contact the centre for more information.
The Lunch Club
The Lunch Club is run by the Centre Manager and a group of dedicated volunteers every Thursday from 11.50-1.30pm. Those attending recieve a two course home cooked meal every week.
This activity helps residents to get a much needed warm meal each week and it offers offer residents great volunteering opportunities that have led many to gain employment elsewhere.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
The Walking Group
The Walking Group is a long standing activity that the Rock Centre offers, the group has quite a large following at present who all meet up to go on fun walks.
The walks are catered for those who have trouble walking and are not in the best of health.
For more information please contact the Centre.
Lawrence Weston Community Transport
The Rock Centre is please to announce that it is now home to Lawrence Weston Community Transport.
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Called LWCT for short the group is a valuable part of the community and a much relied upon service.
For more information please contact the Centre.
Coffee Morning's
Our regular Coffee Mornings are a fun and friendly place for residents to meet and share there news and views with each other, these mornings are helpful to the Centre as we are able to gauge the community and find out what activities/classes they would like to see and be part of.
Every Wednesday from 10-12pm.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
LW Out of Schools Activities
The Rock Centre is now home to the Lawrence Weston Out of Schools Activities group.
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For more information on the group (better known as LWOOSA) please contact the Centre or LWOOSA directly.
Healthy Eating
Our Healthy Eating classes are held every Tuesday from 11.30-12.30pm, those attending are given advice on how to cook and eat healthily.
This helps to combat obesity that is currently affecting more and more people, our class is ran by a fully qualified tutor who has years of experience.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
Arts and Craft
Craft sessions encourage people to learn new skills and develop their abilities. It also acts as a social club for those attending to interact with others in similar circumstances. Tea, coffee and biscuits etc will be included to help encourage a more friendly and social club.
The sessions are run by a qualified tutor and volunteers.
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Every Friday 10-12pm
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Amdram Drama Class
Amdram are an established drama group that has been in operation for many years. The Rock Centre is delighted to host such a diverse and entertaining group.
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The sessions are open every Tuesday from 6.30pm onwards.
For more information please contact the Centre.
YOGA for Beginners
Our YOGA classes are great for beginners , aimed at residents of all ages the class promotes physical activity in a safe way.
The classes run every Wednesday from 6.30-7.30pm.
Please contact the Centre for more information.
Volunteering
The Rock Centre currently has many volunteering
opportunities available to anyone wishing to donate their time to our valuable activities. If you would like to discuss these opportunities then please do contact the centre for more information.
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Private Parties
The Centre is available for private rental on weekends. We can host a wide range of private functions.
For more information please visit the Centre during the opening times.
Over the last 12 months we have been hosting regular chiropody sessions, these have proven to be a huge hit and every session has been full since we started.
We currently have a fully qualified chiropodist who visits the centre every fortnight, the chiropodist has built up a great understanding with those attending.
Chiropody
English Language Classes
Returning Soon.