What's on at St John's Place

Book your community event or activity at St John's Place and we will advertise it here for free!  
sjp.salisbury@gmail.com 

Weekly events

Bemerton Live Fridays

Social coffee mornings with gentle exercise classes aimed at the over 55s, in the wonderful setting of St John's Place - try a new activity, meet new friends and stay mobile.  
Doors open 10:15, class starts at 10:30.  Everyone welcome. Coffee and biscuits after class.
Cost £7, first session is free, so why not give it a try?
The programme for April is given below and can be downloaded at this link.
Please note there is a 2 week Easter break: Bemerton Live returns on Friday April 12th.
Bem Live April 2024

Weekly yoga sessions

A number of instructors have regular yoga classes in St John's Place.  Details of classes, and contact details for instructors, are given on their websites, see below:
Claire Sankey (Monday mornings 9:30 a.m., Tuesday evenings 8:30 pm) see https://www.clairesankey.com/all-events
Susan Stephenson (Tuesday evenings 6:30 pm) see https://susanstephensonyoga.co.uk/times-and-classes/
Jo Coleman (Thursday evenings 6:00 pm and7:45 pm) see https://yogasalisbury.co.uk/classes-and-prices/

Monthly and one off Events

Friday 5th April 6:45pm

Candlelit relaxing Soundbath

Soundbaths are a great way to switch off, reduce feelings of stress, anxiety or worry, calm the mind and feel relaxed: people often say they sleep well afterwards as well. 
Booking now open for this session with Gemma in St John's Place on 5th April at 6:45pm, also for a session on Sunday April 21st at 10:00am. 
Spaces are limited and no previous experience necessary.  For more info or to book your space please visit Gemma's website or call 01722 632155.

Irish Music on Tour is coming to Bemerton ....

Saturday April 6th, doors open 7:30pm, concert starts 8:00pm

Frankie Gavin

Joined by Catherine McHugh 
In a new venture local promoters Clare and Finbar are bringing one of their popular regular IMOT concerts to St John's Place.  We're delighted to be hosting Frankie Gavin, generally regarded as the finest traditional Irish fiddle player of his generation.  Frankie will be joined by Catherine McHugh, an outstanding accompanist and fiddle player.  Tickets cost £17.50 + £1.80 booking fee, available from www.wegottickets.com/event/611273/

Sunday 7th April 10am - 12 noon

Bemerton Brunch

Brunch April 2024

Wednesday 10th April, doors open 7:00pm, programme starts 7:30pm

Bemerton Film Society

Hit the Road 

 Iran - 2021 - 12A Certificate - 93 minutes
A funny and bickering family take a road trip across Iran, until they get closer to the border and the tension grows, in this bittersweet and beautiful film.
See the poster below and further details about this film and more about the future programme are given in this flier
Hit the Road

And coming up...

8th May Being There (U Certificate)

A simply and newly homeless gardener (a magnificent Peter Sellers in his last film) becomes a political insider in Washington DC through his inability to lie. 

12 June The Whale (15 Certificate)

A morbidly obese writing tutor, grief stricken and shut away from the world, attempts to reconnect with his angry teenage daughter after years of separation.  

10 July Gaslight (U certificate) 

A man convinces his wife that she is imagining the flickering gaslights in their house, leaving her fearful she is going mad, to cover up his desire to steal her inheritance.

Thursday 11th April, 7:00 - 9:00pm

Rest, Destress and Reconnect - a relaxation retreat

A 2 -hour evening session with Claire, a journey of blissful candlelit Meditation, Breathwork, Restorative Yoga (very gentle) and Yoga Nidra (a guided lying down relaxation).  Followed by herbal tea, treats and community connection. Suitable for beginners + all bodies that deserve a good rest.
Tickets are £20 or £18 for yoga class regulars.
Find out more + book tickets here: https://www.clairesankey.com/all-events

Wednesday April 17th

Bemerton Talks

Hold Tight - April 2024

And coming up....

• 15th May Andy Wallis on the River Park project as it nears completion
• 19th June Clare Humphreys Vicentini will talk on Genealogy
• 18th September Helen Roberts will talk about the Australian hillside badge at Fovant
• 16th October Noted local historian John Chandler on Salisbury history
• 20th November Kate Walter will speak on Arundells

Sunday 21st April 10:00am

Candlelit relaxing Soundbath

Another relaxing session with Gemma "Experience being in this calming space listening to the sounds and feeling the vibrations of our singing bowls".  See also earlier session on Friday 5th April.
For more information or to book your space please visit Gemma's website or call 01722 632155.

Wednesday 24th April 7:30pm

Salisbury Military History Society

See details on flier below. 
For more details about further talks and membership please refer to the SMHS website https://salisburymilhist.com
SMHS March 2024

Friday 26th April, Doors open 7pm, 7:30 start

Friends of Bemerton School (FoBS) Quiz Night

See poster below, buy tickets online at https://fobs-bsj.sumupstore.com.  

Friday May 3rd 6:30 - 8:30pm

Salisbury Dancers

For those who want to get moving and active, and who are missing those old tracks from the past! Come to one of Fiona's over 50's dance sessions for fun & the joy of movement; no judgements, no dressing up, socialise only if you want to - and move your own way, when the music takes you - tracks from the 60's to the 90's to remind you of old times. 
More information on the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/496669182415535
Refreshments provided, tickets just £5 each. Places are limited so please contact Fiona fi@vitalimpact.co.uk or call or text 07803 535431