Welcome to the Timebank Plus November Newsletter
Here are some things to look out for this month:
- Digital Drop-in sessions are now taking place every Thursday morning at the Timebank and are already proving to be very popular. See below for full details of this great opportunity for IT help and guidance.
- Art for Everyone course There are still a few places left on this wonderful 5-week course, which is starting on Tuesday 11th November from 2 – 4pm and costs £25. You will need to sign up via the following link, in order to book your place: https://www.wellbeing-courses.co.uk/courses/eccb41f3-288a-4e93-2c97-08db0ab20c48/Art%20for%20Everyone
- Business Mentoring Drop-In, hosted by Cool Ventures. This opportunity for free advice about working freelance or being self-employed will take place on Monday 8th December from 2 – 4pm at the Timebank. To book a 30-minute session, email: daweschmeisser@coolventures.co.uk or simply turn up on the day.
- The Timebank Xmas Social will take place on Wednesday 17th December, so do put this date in your diaries now. Full details will be included in our next newsletter and on Facebook, but you can expect festive fare, live entertainment and great company.
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 hot 2-course meal. We also have a varied programme of activities, including quizzes, games, musical entertainment, speakers, raffles and more. If you or someone you know might like to join us, just pop into the office, give us a ring on 01225 442813 or send an email to timebankplus@gmail.com
Yarn Crafts, Wednesdays 3.00 to 4.00pm
Whether your interest is in sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, upcycling or simply meeting others and sharing a good yarn, we would love you to join us. Do bring along any yarn-related projects you are working on. We are also looking for people interested in assisting with the group. We currently meet at the Timebank centre on Wednesdays, but may change to another day and time in the future.
Timebank Allotment
Our allotment is a beautiful plot on Bath City Farm, where participants can grow fruit, veggies, herbs and flowers and take a share of the produce. It’s a great chance to get out in nature, connect with others, learn and share skills and enjoy some delicious home-grown food. We are currently working hard to build some raised beds and increase accessibility on the site and often meet up on Tuesday mornings. New people are very welcome, so please do contact us if you’d like to get involved.
FeelGood Walks, Tuesdays 12:30 to 1:30 (10 – 11am on 25th Nov)
FeelGood Walks are a great opportunity 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.
On 25th November (last Tuesday of the month), the walk will start at 10am from the Timebank centre and will be led by the National Trust.
‘Borrow It’ Library of Things, open Tues & Weds 10 – 4, Thurs 10 – 12.30
Our ‘Borrow It’ Library of Things offers a unique chance to access occasional-use items free of charge. This year we are updating and expanding our stock of equipment in accordance with what people would most like to borrow. We have a wide range of DIY tools, home maintenance items, gardening gear, equipment for events, crafts items, catering equipment, musical instruments and more.
Prepare your home for the festive season with the help of our carpet cleaner, which has now been refurbished by one of our wonderful repair volunteers. Or borrow the urn or chocolate fountain for your Xmas get-together. You can view the full catalogue on our website at: https://timebankplus.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-Borrow-it-catalogue-List-A4.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/2025/06/WISH-LIST-June-2025.pdf
Digital Drop-In, Thursdays 10.00 to 12.30
Our Digital Drop-In has been steadily growing since we launched in September, and it’s been lovely to welcome so many of you through the door. We’ve already helped people with all sorts of things on their phones, iPads and laptops — from bookmarking favourite websites and saving passwords, to changing providers, setting up WhatsApp, and even sorting out some tricky phone problems.
If you’ve got a digital issue (big or small!), pop into the Timebank any time between 10am and 12.30pm and we’ll do our very best to help.
Timebank Gardening Team, Tuesdays 10.00 to 12.30
The Timebank Gardening Team go out each Tuesday morning from 10.00 to 12.30 to help Timebank members who are in need of gardening assistance. Training and supervision are provided by the Gardening Team Leader, Jennifer. The Gardening Team members work at their own pace alongside others, doing basic garden jobs. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet other people whilst doing something useful and worthwhile in the local community.
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.
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. The group is suitable for all levels 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. To register for this group please email timebankplus@gmail.com or call the office on 01225 442813.
Community Sharing Space
We are opening up the Timebank centre to small groups of local people who would like to do an activity together. It could be a simple craft activity, card making, music, a book group, board games or simply having a friendly chat over coffee and biscuits. Each group needs to have a named co-ordinator and everyone will need to register with the Time Bank. If you have a suggestion for a group, or a skill you’d like to share, please do get in touch and we’ll try and help make it happen.
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.
Timebank Opening Hours
We are currently open to the public at the following times:
Tuesday 10 - 4
Wednesday 10 – 4
Thursday 10 – 12.30 (for digital drop-in)
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.