Welcome to the Timebank Plus September Newsletter
First of all, here’s a quick reminder that we are hosting a free Herbal Workshop on Wednesday 3rd September at our centre at 86 High Street, Twerton, BA2 1DE from 12.00 to 1.30pm. Everyone is welcome, see below for further details.
And another reminder – our Annual General Meeting will be taking place via Zoom on Monday 8th September, starting at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend – just email us for the Zoom link.
Here are a few more Timebank highlights to look out for:
- New: Digital Drop-In sessions at the Timebank every Thursday morning from 10 – 12.30 starting 18th September. Just turn up if you need help or guidance with your mobile phone, laptop or other device, or for advice with other IT issues.
- New: Art for Everyone course This hugely popular Wellbeing course will be back by popular demand, with an initial free taster session on 4th November. This is a very popular course so if you’re interested, you’ll need to book your place soon via this link: https://www.wellbeing-courses.co.uk/courses/eccb41f3-288a-4e93-2c97-08db0ab20c48/Art%20for%20Everyone
- The Yarn Crafts Group is now meeting every Wednesday at 3pm. New members welcome – see below for further details.
FeelGood Walks, Tuesdays 12:30 to 1:30 (10 – 11am on 30th Sept)
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 30th September (last Tuesday of the month), the walk will start at 10am from the Timebank centre and will be led by the National Trust.
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.
Herbal Workshop, Wednesday 3rd September 12 – 1.30pm
This workshop will be an opportunity to learn about some common medicinal plants and herbs. We will find out about their benefits, sample herbal teas, enjoy aromatic essential oils... you can even take home a cutting. Everyone is welcome, just come along to the Timebank centre in Twerton.
‘Borrow It’ Library of Things, open Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10 - 4
Our ‘Borrow It’ Library of Things offers a fantastic 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 gardening equipment (eg strimmers, hedge trimmers & hand tools), camping gear (eg tents & sleeping bags), equipment for events (eg gazebo & urn), tools (eg drills & sanders), crafts equipment (eg sewing machines), home maintenance items (eg carpet cleaner), catering equipment, musical instruments and more. 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
We are looking for 1 or 2 people with good practical skills to help check the equipment and tools and perhaps make some small repairs to items where needed
Timebank Gardening Team, Tuesdays 10.00 to 12.30
The TB+ 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. Please get in touch if you’d like to join this friendly group of helpers.
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 currently have some composted beds ready for autumn planting. Do contact us if you’d like to get involved.
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.
Creative Writing for Everyone, Thursdays 10:30 to 11:30 (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.
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.
Free Computers
We have one remaining desktop computer and a couple of monitors available to anyone who is in need of one. The computer has been wiped clean and has Windows 10 installed (which can be updated to Windows 11).
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.