Welcome to the Timebank Plus October Newsletter
It’s another busy month at Timebank Plus, with preparations in place for some fantastic new projects and events. Please note the date for the Community Taster Day this year is now Saturday 14th November, so do put this amended date in your diaries. We have a fantastic line-up of free workshops for the day, where you can have a go at lots of different activities. Everything is free of charge, including a tasty buffet lunch. Further details are below.
This Sunday, 11th October, we will be hosting a free Remake Workshop at our centre in Twerton from 1pm to 4pm. Bring along your tired or torn old clothes and give them a new lease of life, with some creative upcycling and help from the fantastic workshop leaders.
The Twerton & Whiteway Pride in Place board, who are managing the Government money allocated to this area, would like to hear from local residents about what’s most important to them in their local area and what they would like to change. We feel strongly that local people should have a say in how this money is best spent. Please follow this link to fill in the online survey Please mention that you received the link from Timebank Plus.
Here are some more opportunities to get involved this month:
Timebank Community Allotment, Tuesday afternoons & other times
Timebank Allotment members have created a wonderful space at our Bath City Farm plot, with raised beds and level paths. We’ll continue caring for the plants and soil every Tuesday afternoon this month, with our final group session of 2026 taking place on 10th November, 2.30 to 4pm.
Participants can continue to grow produce at our shared plot through the winter too. We'd really appreciate any vegetable seeds that people can share with us, if you have any to spare. We’d love more people to join us. To get involved in the allotment and group, please get in touch.
Timebank Gardening Team, Tuesdays 10.30 to 1.00
The Gardening Team is a lovely, friendly group of people who go out each Tuesday morning from approx. 10.30 to 1pm to help Timebank people who are in need of gardening assistance. Despite this summer’s heat, members of the gardening team have been assisting people with their gardens, and also helping to maintain our local community garden space.
No previous experience is needed and you work at your own pace, with as much rest as you need and refreshments provided. Training and support are on hand. We are looking for more people to join the gardening team, so please do consider giving it a go, you will receive a warm welcome. To join us or to request help with your garden, please get in touch.
Twerton Lunch Club, Wednesdays 11.30 to 2.00
Our very friendly and welcoming lunch club meets every Wednesday from 11.30 – 2.00 in Twerton. It costs just £6 for a delicious, freshly cooked 2-course meal. We have a varied programme of activities, including quizzes, games, speakers, music, raffles and more. We also celebrate seasonal festivals such as Xmas with special meals and entertainment. If you or someone you know might like to join us, just pop into the Timebank centre, give us a ring on 01225 442813 or send an email to timebankplus@gmail.com
‘Borrow It’ Library of Things, open Tues & Weds 10 – 4, Thurs 10 – 1
Our ‘Borrow It’ Library of Things offers a unique opportunity to access occasional-use items free of charge. We have a wide range of gardening equipment, DIY tools, home maintenance items, camping gear, equipment for events, catering utensils, musical instruments and more.
We have a good stock of strimmers, hedge trimmers and lawn mowers available, all in good working condition. Our carpet cleaners and other home maintenance items have also been in high demand. If you are planning a party or another big event, you may like to reserve our marquee, a large picnic set, a chocolate fountain or something else. You can view the full catalogue on our website at: https://timebankplus.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Spring-2026-Borrow-it-catalogue-List-A4-1.pdf
Everything has been donated by local people and can be borrowed free of charge. What better way to save money, reduce the need for storage space and help reduce waste?
Here’s an updated wish list of the things we are still looking for – please let us know if you can help: https://timebankplus.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WISH-LIST-Spring-2026-A4-2.pdf
Digital Drop-In, Thursdays 10.00 to 12.30
The Digital Drop-In sessions are a great chance to get help and advice with all sorts of digital issues on your phone, iPad or laptop. Whether it is setting up WhatsApp, bookmarking favourite websites, changing providers, setting up online payments or sorting out tricky phone problems, Nicky and our expert volunteers will be able to offer guidance and support.
If you’ve got a digital issue, pop into the Timebank any time between 10am and 12.30pm on a Thursday and we’ll do our very best to help.
FeelGood Walks, Tuesdays 12:30 to 1:30
FeelGood Walks offer a chance to get out in nature, explore our local green spaces, meet other people and get a bit fitter. These walks are suitable for people of all levels of fitness and we will make sure that we go at a pace which is comfortable for you. Well behaved dogs are welcome on the walks. We leave from the Timebank centre at 86 High St, Twerton at 12.30 prompt. Contact us for further info or just turn up and join us.
Creative Writing for Everyone, Thursdays 10:00 to 11:00 (online via Zoom)
The Creative Writing Group is a small, friendly group of people who meet up online each week to practise and improve our creative writing skills. Some of us have never written before and others are more experienced. Our aim is for these sessions to be fun and to unleash our creative flow. Each week we do a short writing exercise during the session and then take a look at short stories or poems which members of the group have posted up during the week.
If you are interested in joining the group, please email us for the Zoom link and the link to the Writing Forum.
New: Timebank Crafts Group, Tuesdays 2.30 to 4.00, starting 17th November,
This small, friendly crafts group led by Emma will begin on the afternoon of Tuesday 17th November, meeting at the Timebank centre at 2.30pm. Everything is free of charge. Come along to share enthusiasm and skill in some simple and nature inspired crafts.
Bath Guitar Group, Thursdays 10:30 to 12.00
The guitar sessions are a lot of fun, with a good size group and guidance from Nick, the facilitator. Anyone who is able to play a short list of simple chords is able to join and there are occasional opportunities to perform. Music is emailed to members via Dropbox, so that you have the opportunity to print it out and practise at home. For more information about this group, please email timebankplus@gmail.com or call the office on 01225 442813.
Community Sharing Space
In addition to the groups and projects listed above, we are also able to offer use of our centre free of charge to local community-based groups of up to about 8 people who would like to use our venue for a meeting or activity, when it is not already in use. Please get in touch if this is of interest, and we can discuss your needs.
Community Taster Day, Saturday 14th November, 10.30 to 3.30
This event will be open to everyone to come and have a go at a variety of different activities. Food will be provided and everything will be free of charge. The venue for the Community Taster Day this year is Southdown Methodist Church, The Hollow, BA2 1NJ.
We are in the process of finalising the schedule for the day and are now able to let you know what is likely to be on offer. Full details of the workshops are still to be confirmed, but here is a provisional list. For many of the workshops, if you enjoy the activity, there will be a chance to attend an ongoing group which is either free or low cost.
- Autumn Crafts with Emma
- Chair Yoga with Liz
- How to Sharpen your Tools with Andrew (bring a hand tool)
- Introduction to Crochet with Claire
- Tai Chi with Andy
- Introduction to Chess with Tadeo
- Plants & Bugs with Claire (tbc)
- Make a Draft Excluder with Diana (tbc)
- Acrylic Painting with Jayana (tbc)
- Creative Writing with Duncan (tbc)
Here is our planned timetable for the day:
10.30 – 11 Refreshments
11 – 12.30 Morning workshops (see list below)
12.30 – 1.30 Buffet lunch
1.30 – 3 Afternoon workshops (see list below)
3 – 3.30 Refreshments
As a Timebank, we encourage our participants to offer their time & skills to others, as and when it’s possible for them to do so.
People are currently needed for the following projects:
- We would love to hear from people interested in joining the planned Crafts Group
- We welcome anyone who enjoys gardening or food growing to our Tuesday Gardening and/or Allotment groups
- Anyone who likes walking – please join us on our friendly Tuesday ambles
- Volunteer needed to help clean the Time Bank centre once a fortnight
- Practical person needed to do small repairs and occasional redecoration at the Timebank centre
Timebank Opening Hours
We are currently open to the public at the following times:
Tuesday 10 - 4
Wednesday 10 – 4
Thursday 10 – 1
Keeping in touch
Ring us on 01225 442813 or email us at timebankplus@gmail.com You can also find us on Facebook here or pop in to the office and say hello during our opening hours. We look forward to hearing from you.