Kingswood Community Centre
Owned and run by The Kingswood Community Association, a self financing charity.
Sited in Kingswood High Street, BS15 4AB
"The Arch" is the name of the original house which is still in use to this day. At one time, there was a large, free standing stone arch in the grounds adjacent to the main building.
Their current main hall replaced a previous building on the site, which was destroyed by arson.
Many groups and organisations use the building, including: a children's playgroup, a slimming group, a shortmat bowling club, a bingo group, a dancing club, an arts group, Honey Hill Wives, Kingswood Players and The Koi Judo Club. The building is also available for hire, by contacting the administrator on 0117 9674120.
At one time the centre was running two buildings: The Arch (its main building) and Romsdal House (its annexe) adjacent to Kingswood Civic Centre. Administration is now from The Arch and Romsdal House is used by the local authority.
Kingswood Players
The Kingswood Players are an Amateur Theatre Group whose performance base is the Kingswood Community Centre, Kingswood, Bristol.
Their rehearsal base is Crofts End Church Hall, Crofts End Road, St George, Bristol.
They were formed in 1980 following an amalgamation of The Downend Dramatic Society and The Romsdal Players. After an initial period as The Kingswood-Downend Players, they became The Kingswood Players and at this time the Local Authority gave permission for part of the Kingswood coat of arms (a stag) to be used in their original logo.
They present varied productions throughout their season, which include three act Plays of all types, MusicAL productions, Pantomime and Music Hall. Their seasons have included well-established plays as well as premieres of new work by local playwrights.
In 1999, the group were successful in their bid for lottery funding, enabling them to perpetuate Music Hall and continue the traditions of Pantomime.
Adaptations of their musical productions have been toured for charity and business events and more information can be obtained on this from Mrs Sue Lewis at their their publicity office.
They have an annual visit at Christmas to a major hospital. Pantomime characters endeavour to provide some fun, cheer and mayhem, not only to children who are hospitalised during the Christmas period, but also to staff.This has recently included a further summer visit to a specialist children's unit.
See also
- Kingswood, South Gloucestershire
- Bristol, England, .