Rehabilitation from an acquired brain injury is a lifelong journey, and staying active is a vital part of regaining independence. For over 40 years, Headway Bristol has been providing a safe, structured and welcoming environment to help you rediscover your passions, build new skills and make meaningful connections.
This page lists our own specialised services along with other accessible community groups across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
How to use this page
- Open a section: Click any category in the list below to view to those activities (and click again to close)
- Know before you go: We recommend checking ahead to find out if the session is suitable for you, and that the details listed here are still up-to-date. Inclusion here is not an endorsement.
- Get in touch! If something needs updating, or you run a space or session you’d like us to add, please contact us: [email protected] or call 0117 462 6962.
Categories
Board games and books
Book Swap Shop (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Kingsmeadow @ Made Forever, Fisher Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4RQ
⏰ Mon-Fri, 10am–3pm
Bring an old book and swap it for something fresh. Completely informal drop-in service during general hub opening hours.
📱 07842 428043
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Community Corner: Board games club (Bristol)
📍 Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5PY
⏰ Wednesdays, 2pm–4pm
A friendly, casual group playing a wide range of traditional and modern tabletop board games. No booking required.
📧 Contact Lucille: [email protected]
📞 0117 9503335
Forever Wellbeing Knitting and Chat (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Kingsmeadow @ Made Forever, Fisher Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4RQ
⏰ Wednesdays, 11am–1pm
A free, laid-back chat and hobby session focused on positive mental wellbeing, perfectly timed right before the lunch and games session.
📞 0117 3018739
Home-made Meals and Games (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Kingsmeadow @ Made Forever, Fisher Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4RQ
⏰ Wednesdays, 10am–3.30pm
A cosy day of tabletop games, bingo and quizzes alongside a freshly prepared hot lunch. £6 covers a main meal and dessert.
📞 0117 3018739
The Stable games room (North Somerset)
📍 3-6 Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JY – 📞 01934 315305
⏰ Opening hours vary
An extremely inclusive community enterprise centre and dedicated board game hub in North Somerset. Perfect for relaxed, cognitive-stimulating board game sessions in a social atmosphere.
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Community hubs
Bournville Community Hub (North Somerset)
📍 The Sub Station, St Andrews Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3SS
📞 03000 120 120
⏰ Tuesdays, 11am–2pm
A welcoming, community-led space run by Alliance Homes. Drop in for coffee mornings, social chats and light refreshments to connect with the local neighbourhood.
🌐 Visit Website
Emersons Green Village Hall (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Emerson Way, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AP
📞 01454 862182
⏰ Hours vary by scheduled activity
A modern, fully accessible local hub hosting diverse community groups, local clubs and public events.
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Hanham Community Centre (South Gloucestershire)
📍 118-124 High Street, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3EJ
📞 0117 9674439
⏰ Mon-Sat (see website for opening times)
An independent, self-governing charitable organisation providing facilities, social events and recreational space for the local community.
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Kingsmeadow @ Made Forever (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Fisher Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4RQ – 📞 0117 3018739
⏰ Mon-Sat, 10am–4pm
A registered community charity aimed at preventing isolation, reaching out to vulnerable people and offering social support networks.
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The Park Centre (South Gloucestershire)
📍 High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AR – 📞 01454 862190
⏰ Mon-Sun (see website for varying times)
A welcoming space in the heart of Kingswood where people gather for group activities, events and accessible social support.
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Crafting and creative groups
Adult Arts and Crafts (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Kingsmeadow @ Made Forever, Fisher Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4RQ
⏰ Tuesdays, 11am–12.30pm
A relaxed, welcoming environment to try out simple arts, crafts and crochet. No prior experience needed.
📞 0117 3018739
Cosy Craft Club (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Emersons Green Village Hall, Emerson Way, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AP
⏰ 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1.30pm–3pm
📞 01454 862182
Self-guided sessions featuring a different style of craft each month. Includes tea, coffee and materials. £5 per person (Support Workers free). Tickets must be booked a week in advance.
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Greenway Art Group (Bristol)
📍 Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5PY
⏰ Tuesdays, 1pm–3pm
A free, learner-led drop-in group at the Community Corner. Bring your own art materials or try the selection available on-site.
📧 Contact Eve: 📞 0117 9503335 / [email protected]
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Knit and Natter (Bristol)
📍 St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, Bristol, BS2 9TJ
⏰ Mondays, 11am–12.30pm
A completely free community crafting group sitting at the central Community Table. Open to all skill levels.
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Stitch and Steam (Bristol/South Glos border)
📍 Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station, Willsbridge, Bristol, BS30 6HD
⏰ Fridays, 1pm–3pm
Bring along any knitting or craft project for a natter and catch-up. All welcome. A £2 station donation is encouraged. Call beforehand to confirm the session: 📞 0117 332 0435.
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Gardening and outdoor activities
Alive Gardening (Bristol)
📍 Wellspring Settlement, Beam Street, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 9QY
⏰ Thursdays, 1.30pm–3.30pm
Free, gentle weekly sessions inviting community members to engage in therapeutic gardening and natural crafts together.
📱 Contact the Gardens Officer: 07379 498764 / 📧 [email protected]
🌐 Visit Website
Community Gardening Club (Bristol)
📍 St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, Bristol, BS2 9TJ
⏰ Wednesdays, 10.30am–1.30pm
Learn how to grow seasonal organic fruit and veg in a supportive outdoor environment. Fresh harvest produce is shared among all attendees.
📧 Contact: [email protected]
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“Growing together” Garden (North Somerset)
📍 Bournville Community Allotment, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3SS
⏰ Mondays, 10am–12pm
An inclusive green space project run by Alliance Homes. Learn the basic, stress-free foundations of growing fruit, flowers and vegetables at your own pace.
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Health and wellbeing support
Brain and Spine Foundation neurological self-help group (All Regions)
📍 Rotates across central locations (Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos)
⏰ Contact coordinator for specific meeting schedules
An informal peer support group dedicated to open, helpful conversation regarding the challenges of navigating long-term neurological conditions.
🌐 Visit Website
Chronic Fatigue Support Group (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Kingsmeadow @ Made Forever, Fisher Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4RQ
⏰ Alternate Wednesdays, 2pm–3pm
A peer group designed to share lived experiences, discuss coping strategies and chat in a non-judgmental environment. No booking required.
📧 [email protected]
📞 0117 3018739
Friendly Exercise Club (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Kingsmeadow @ Made Forever, Fisher Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4RQ
⏰ Thursdays, 10.30am–12pm
Gentle, accessible movements tailored to individual capacities to improve circulation, balance and mood. First class is free.
📞 0117 3018739
Walk With Friends (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Kingsmeadow @ Made Forever, Fisher Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4RQ
⏰ Thursdays, 1pm–2pm
A steady, slow-paced local walking group to help you enjoy fresh air and casual conversation.
📞 0117 3018739
Headway Bristol specialist services
Care and Connect group
📍 Wellspring Settlement, Beam Street, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 9QY
⏰ Second Tuesday of every month, 7pm–9pm
Our signature free monthly peer drop-in. Utterly open to survivors, partners, close friends and family members to share advice and connect.
📧 [email protected]
Outreach One-to-one Support
📍 Directly in your local home or community across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
⏰ Tailored schedules
Individually tailored support programmes focused on personal development, reducing isolation and increasing independent living skills outside a day centre setting.
📧 Contact: [email protected]
Reablement and Well-being Centres
📍/⏰ Contact us for locations, availability and specific opening schedules.
Our specialised day centre provides a safe, structured and lively social environment for brain injury survivors. Activities are designed to stimulate cognitive skills, rediscover personal hobbies and build lasting friendships.
📞 0117 462 6962
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Social Hub
📍 Various locations across Bristol (such as Za Za Bazaar and Tree Top Golf)
⏰ Regular scheduled outings and evening meetups
Open to all acquired brain injury survivors to connect and socialise in a relaxed, fun environment without needing to be an existing Headway service user. Designed to prevent isolation and let attendees take the lead.
📧 Contact Lindsey: [email protected]
🌐 Visit Website
Supported volunteering opportunities
Arnos Vale Volunteer Network (Bristol)
📍 Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EW
⏰ Flexible days and times
Low-stress volunteering pathways including landscape preservation, administrative archive research, transcribing old records or greeting guests in the gift shop.
🌐 Visit Website
Emersons Green Village Hall Volunteers (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Emerson Way, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AP
⏰ Linked to community timetables
Flexible opportunities to build up social confidence by helping out with community events, seasonal celebrations, coffee mornings or light decorating.
📧 Email: [email protected]
Hedgehog Rescue Service (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Chipping Sodbury area (exact site private for wildlife security)
⏰ Open daily, 9am–11.30am
Help look after vulnerable hedgehogs as part of a small, quiet team. Duties cover basic care tasks and helping out at occasional local fundraising events.
📱 WhatsApp: 07476 216158 / 📧 Email via contact page
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Technology and digital support
South Gloucestershire Library digital network (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Emersons Green Library: Fridays, 1pm–3pm
📍 Bradley Stoke Library: Mondays, 10am–12pm and Tuesdays, 11am–12.30pm
📍 Staple Hill Library: Tuesdays, 2pm–4pm
⏰ Weekly timed drop-ins
Free library-hosted sessions run by South Gloucestershire Council to help individuals brush up on essential tablet, smartphone and online safety skills.
🌐 Visit Website
Tech Café (South Gloucestershire)
📍 Kingsmeadow @ Made Forever, Fisher Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4RQ
⏰ Thursdays, 1pm–4pm
Friendly, one-to-one tutoring and drop-in support. Get help navigating your smartphone, using NHS apps, online food shopping or setting up video calls to stay in touch with family.
📞 0117 3018739