Welcome to the Timebank Plus August Newsletter
You are warmly invited to come along to our Summer Social on Wednesday 26th August from 12 to 2.30pm. There will be a light buffet lunch, entertainment from the Bath Guitar Group, some fun activities and a chance to meet other people and find out more about what we do. The Social will be at Quebec Community Room, Dominion Rd, Twerton, BA2 1DJ, which is just around the corner from the Timebank centre. We hope you are able to join us.
We are delighted to report that we have received funding from the National Lottery which will enable us to run a number of Community Taster Days over the next couple of years. Please read on for details of this exciting new project.
Our focus this month is the Timebank Allotment, which is in a beautiful location at Bath City Farm. Louise and our wonderful team of growers and builders have created an accessible space with raised beds, opening up this opportunity to people with bad backs or other disabilities. We welcome more people to join us, who would like a space to grow vegetables or flowers. Please get in touch for further details.
Here are some other opportunities to get involved this month:
‘Borrow It’ Library of Things, open Tues & Weds 10 – 4, Thurs 10 – 12.30
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, camping gear, DIY tools, home maintenance items, 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 an event or a camping trip this year, you may like to reserve a tent, a marquee 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
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 also have a varied programme of activities, including quizzes, games, speakers, music, raffles and more. The Lunch Club are off today on our summer coach trip to Weston Supermare and 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
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.
Timebank Gardening Team, Tuesdays 10.30 to 1.00
The Gardening Team is a lovely, friendly group of people, led by Emma, the Gardening Co-ordinator. We go out each Tuesday morning from approx. 10.30 to 1pm to help Timebank people who are in need of gardening assistance. No previous experience is needed and you work at your own pace, with as much rest as you need and refreshments on hand. We aim to garden in harmony with nature, with plenty of space for wildlife.
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. Training and support are on hand where needed. It’s an opportunity to work outdoors, learn new skills and meet other people whilst doing something enjoyable and worthwhile in the local community.
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.
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.
Art & Crafts Group Starting Soon – Wednesdays 2.00 to 3.30pm
We have had to delay the start of this group, as sadly, Louise will shortly be leaving Timebank Plus. However we still hope to be able to run the group in the near future, so please do let us know if you are interested in coming along and what types of creative activity you would most like to do.
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.
Timebank Community Book Library
This is a reminder that we have a small library of books here at the Timebank Plus centre, which can be borrowed free of charge by anyone interested.
Coming Soon!! Community Taster Days
The Community Taster Days will be held at accessible local venues and 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 types of ‘taster’ activities on offer could include crafts, relaxation, tool sharpening, cookery, digital skills, herbs and plants, gentle exercise, using a sewing machine… these are just ideas and we would love your input on the type of activity workshop you would like. Our aim is that for most of the activity workshops, there will be the option to join an ongoing group or course, run by a local community organisation such as ourselves, Bath City Farm, Share & Repair, Wellbeing Courses, etc.
We are planning to run the first Community Taster Day in late November, probably Saturday 21st November (to be confirmed), so do put this date in your diaries.
Annual General Meeting
Finally, here is a reminder that our Annual General Meeting will take place online (via Zoom) on Monday 7th September at 10am. Everyone who is a member of the Timebank can make nominations and vote for members of the Management Committee. The business of the AGM will also include viewing and approving the annual accounts as well as reviewing our work over the past year. We hope you are able to attend. Please contact us for the Zoom link.
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 welcome anyone who enjoys gardening to our Tuesday morning Gardening group
- Practical people and food growers to join our Allotment team
- Anyone who likes walking – please join us on our friendly Tuesday ambles
- Volunteer needed to help clean the Time Bank centre once a fortnight
- We would love to hear from people interested in joining the planned Art & Crafts Group
- 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 – 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.