Welcome to the Timebank Plus June Newsletter
Our focus this month is on the Timebank Lunch Club, which meets every Wednesday in Twerton. It’s a great opportunity for older people in Twerton and the surrounding area to meet up with others, have a chat and a laugh, enjoy a delicious, freshly made 2-course meal and take part in various activities such as quizzes, games and singalongs. We are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist Jo, the Co-ordinator, with jobs such as preparing the space, serving meals and clearing up. It’s an enjoyable and worthwhile volunteering opportunity with a delicious free lunch provided.
Here are some further invitations to get active and involved this month:
Timebank Gardening Team, Tuesdays 10.30 to 12.30
Now is the perfect time to join this friendly group of gardeners, led by Emma, our new Gardening Co-ordinator. The Gardening Team go out each Tuesday morning from 10.30 to 12.30 to help Timebank participants who are in need of gardening assistance. Our emphasis is on gardening in harmony with nature, balancing the desire for order with plenty of space for wildlife.
Whether you are an experienced horticulturalist or can’t tell a dandelion from a dahlia, you will be most welcome to join us. Training and support will be on hand where needed. It’s an opportunity to learn new skills and meet other people whilst doing something useful and worthwhile in the local community. We are also currently able to take on new garden referrals from people who are already involved with one of our projects or activities and need some help with managing their garden.
Timebank Community Allotment, Wednesdays & other times
We are able to offer shared growing space on our allotment to anyone who would like to grow their own produce. It’s a beautiful plot on Bath City Farm, where participants can grow fruit, veggies, herbs and flowers and take a share of the produce. You can either take and manage your own bed or share the work with others. Workday sessions are often arranged on Wednesdays, but you can go to the allotment at any time.
We have constructed level paths and some raised beds on the site so as to make this opportunity more accessible to people with disabilities or back problems. Advice and guidance on food growing is available if needed. New people are very welcome, so please do contact us if you’d like to get involved.
Digital Drop-In, Thursdays 10.00 to 12.30
Our 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 bookmarking favourite websites and saving passwords, changing providers, setting up WhatsApp 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.
‘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. Our most recent donation was a mitre saw.
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. We celebrate seasonal festivals such as Xmas with special meals and entertainment and are organising a coach trip to Weston Supermare in August. 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
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.
Community Sharing Space
In addition to the groups and projects listed above, we are still 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.
New AI Club
A member of Timebank Plus is inviting people to join a new AI Club. The Club includes both the technical side of AI (how it works) and also discussing the wider implications. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Timebank Plus to register your interest.
Bring & Take Plants & Seedlings
We have set up a table outside our centre where people can bring surplus garden plants or veg seedlings and/or help themselves to any plants which they would like to grow. Please come and check out what has been donated and feel free to take some.
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. We also have lots of surplus books available for people to take.
Tool Sharpening Workshop
We would like to host a session for people to learn how to sharpen common tools such as chisels and shears. We are looking for a volunteer who is able to lead this workshop. Please contact us if you are able to help with this.
Dates for your Diary
Twerton Flower Show will be at Pennyquick Park in Twerton on Saturday 18th July. We will be hosting a Timebank stall with several fun activities themed on our projects, such as ‘Pin the Drill bit on the Drill’. We welcome people to help with creating, setting up and staffing our stalls at this and other events.
Our Summer Social will take place on Wednesday 26th August and will also be a fun and social event, with free food and entertainment, so do put this date in your diaries.
Free Items
We have some items which have been donated, which are surplus to requirements. Please let us know if you would like any of these:
- Decorators’ caulk, to fit cartridge gun
- A selection of off-white paint for various surfaces.
- Computer monitor and keyboard
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.
Volunteers and other participants 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
- Volunteer needed to help with kitchen tasks and other assistance at the Lunch Club on occasional or regular Wednesday mornings. Two course hot lunch is provided.
- Anyone who likes walking – please join us on our friendly Tuesday ambles
- Volunteers needed to help on Timebank stalls at occasional community events
- Volunteer needed to help clean the Time Bank centre once a fortnight
- Volunteer to lead a tool sharpening workshop
- 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.