Keeping the library as a thriving centre for the whole community
Friends of Clifton Centre and Library
The Friends of Clifton Centre and Library (FoCCaL) exist to promote the library as a place where local people can come together to meet new people, and learn.
We are a voluntary group of local residents, and we welcome anyone who would like to get involved. We host a variety of events and support other groups who run not for profit events or courses for the community. If you would like to help or have any suggestions, please get in touch.
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Featured events and activities:
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Film screening ‘A Concert for the Countryside’ - introduced by David Parker
Wed 28 Oct 7.00pm
A celebration of English music and the countryside, bringing together the glorious sounds of Edward Elgar, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Debbie Wiseman, with evocative archive film charting the changing English landscape.
Friday Film; The Christophers
Fri 30 Oct 7.00pm
The Christophers is a sharp dark comedy centered on an aging, reclusive London painter, played by Ian McKellen, whose greedy children (James Corden and Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)) are desperate for a massive payday.
Wednesday Matinee: The Mission
Wed 11 Nov 2.00pm
Roland Joffé’s magnificent historical drama takes us into the South American rainforest in the 18th century, where a Jesuit missionary seeks to protect an Indigenous community from colonial exploitation and slavery.
Writing Workshops 1 & 2 — Creative Non-Fiction
Wed 11 Nov 6.30pm
In these two workshops, Dr Liam Harrison explores the art of creative non-fiction — from personal essay and memoir, to writing about the lives of others.
The Somerset Circle with John Grimshaw
Thu 19 Nov 7.00pm
Founder of Sustrans, John Grimshaw has spent decades showing how old railways, waterways and forgotten routes can be transformed into beautiful, accessible paths for walking and cycling.
Frida Kahlo with Jonathan Camp
Tue 24 Nov 7.00pm
Art historian Jonathan Camp will explore the fascinating world of Frida Kahlo through a detailed look at one of her finest paintings Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird (1940).
Friday Film; Palestine 36
Fri 27 Nov 7.00pm
Set in 1936, during the Arab Revolt against British rule in Palestine, Palestine 36 brings a pivotal period of history vividly to life through the experiences of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events.
Jane Duffus: The Women Who Built Bath
Wed 02 Dec 7.00pm
Join Jane Duffus who will uncover the previously untold stories of 200 remarkable women from the city. Among them are 26 suffragists, six artists, four doctors, two pioneering police officers and one big-hearted chicken — but that is only the beginning. Jane brings to life women from every walk of life and every part of Bath, from laundresses and workhouse ...
Book Club
Our next book club is Tuesday 27th October 2026.
Clifton Crafters
We all craft ideas we have started and now they are lurking in a draw unloved - dig them out and come and share a morning of knitting, crochet, tapestry, cross stich, rag rugs or whatever you would love to resurrect or mend!
Table Tennis
All levels welcome. Every Monday and Wednesday. New Beginners/improvers session to be held on Tuesdays at 1.30-3.00pm.
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi
There will be no Tai Chi on 20th October or 27th October. Tai Chi with Don will restart on Tuesday 3rd November and continue until Tuesday 1st December. Look forward to seeing you then.
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