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What's On
We have always had lots going on in and around Bristol. This year is no exception. If you have any queries about the events, please contact our Social Secretary - Nick.
Ice Skating
00:00
10/01/2008
Ice Skating at Bristol Zoo's temporary ice rink.
Weather permitting of course. See link for more details:
http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/visiting/events/evening/ice_skating
Weather permitting of course. See link for more details:
http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/visiting/events/evening/ice_skating
Venue:Bristol Zoo
Contact:Nick / Carl
Girls Night
19:00
16/01/2008
Girls night at Laura's house in Redland
Venue:Laura's House
Contact:Laura Saila
Pub Night
19:00
26/01/2008
Pub night at the Watershed. Be there for 7pm if you would like something to eat otherwise drinks start at 8pm
Venue:Watershed
Contact:Laura Saila
Ice Hockey in Cardiff
18:00
03/02/2008
We are planning on going to watch Cardiff v Nottingham on Sunday 3rd February 2008. If you are interested in going please contact carl@finlandinbritsol.co.uk by Wed 30th January 2008 so that tickets and transport arrangements can be made beforehand.
Venue:Cardiff Ice Rink
Contact:Carl Meyn
Bowling Night
20:00
06/02/2008
Ten pin bowlimg at the Hollywood Bowl Cribbs Causeway
Venue:Hollywood Bowl Cribbs Causeway
Contact:Laura Saila
Girl’s Evening
19:00
13/02/2008
Girl’s evening at Anna-Liisa’s house
Venue:Anna-Liisa’s house
Contact:Anna-Liisa Walden
Pub Night
19:00
16/02/2008
Pub night at the Watershed. Be there for 7pm if you would like something to eat otherwise drinks start at 8pm
Venue:Watershed
Contact:Laura Saila
Film Night
19:30
07/03/2008
Everybody welcome to watch a film - most DVD's now have English subtitles so this event is for everybody, although check with Kirsti beforehand. Chance to have a sauna too (bring a towel). Please bring drink/snacks.
Venue:: Kirsti's house, Nailsea
Contact:Kirsti Gibbs
Girl’s Evening
19:00
12/03/2008
Girl’s evening at Maija’s house
Venue:Maija’s house
Contact:Carl Meyn
AGM - Saturday School
12:00
12/04/2008
Annual General Meeting of the Saturday School.
Your chance to come and contribute to how the school is run, discuss social and other aspects of Finnish life in Bristol and elect the officers on the committee.
Your chance to come and contribute to how the school is run, discuss social and other aspects of Finnish life in Bristol and elect the officers on the committee.
Venue:Wesley College
Contact:Carl Meyn
Pub Night
20:00
12/04/2008
Pub Night at the Watershed in Bristol.
Venue:Watershed, Waterfront
Contact:Carl Meyn
Book evening
19:00
25/04/2008
Please contact Iiris to find out which book we are reading this time. New people would be especially welcome! This is not a 'serious' event so please don't think you have to read a boring book and express deep analysis - it is very lighthearted and we chat about plenty of other things too.
Venue:Iiris's house, Clevedon
Contact:Iiris Pursiainen
May Day/Vappu
12:00
10/05/2008
Come along to the school and celebrate May Day/Vappu.
Venue:Wesley College
Contact:Nick Hodges
Pesapallo
12:30
17/05/2008
Weather permitting we will be playing Pesapallo in the pleasant surroundings of Blaise Castel following the last school date of the term. Please bring along your own food and a chair or blanket to sit on.
Venue:Blaise Castle
Contact:Nick Hodges
Finnish Church Service
15:00
18/05/2008
The service will be taken by Chaplain Teemu Halli from Finnish Church in London, and families are especially welcome. The Chaplain will also bring Finnish produce so there will be a chance to buy chocolate, rye bread, coffee etc. Coffee and cake will be served afterwards.
Venue:St Mary the Virgin Church, Church Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PG.
Contact:Iiris Pursiainen
Juhannus Pesapallo
12:00
22/06/2008
Again, weather permitting, please come along to Blaise Castle where we will celebrate Juhannus by playing Pesapallo. Pleasse bring your own food and drink and a chair or blanket to sit on.
Venue:Blaise Castle
Contact:Nick Hodges