Monica Wills House retirement village - St Monica Trust

11/02/2026

We look forward to attending.

💡 Get ready to shape the future for healthy ageing. Reserve a space at our 2026 Innovation Forum. ✅

Building on the success of our first-ever Innovation Forum last year, we’re excited to invite you back to our next event at Somerdale Pavilion in Keynsham on 14 April.

Join a community of innovators and creative thinkers as we continue to shape the future of healthy ageing at The Chocolate Quarter, already recognised as a leading example of intergenerational, open retirement living.

The Forum is now open for registration: ➡️ https://ow.ly/lUfN50YcJhA
📆 Tuesday 14 April | 9.30am – 4.00pm
📍Somerdale Pavilion, Keynsham, BS31 2FW

If you have any questions, please email innovation@stmonicatrust.org.uk.

09/02/2026

Jon, thank you for dropping by with your Shoe and Slippers pop up stall. Great to have you alongside our coffee ☕️ morning today.

JR Recliners

05/02/2026

Who would like to join together for a Chinese New Year Dinner?

BOOKINGS OPEN NOW - friends and family welcome.

Tuesday 24 February 2026
5.00pm - Monica's Café
£15 per person - includes meal.

Tickets available now from team in Monica's Café (9.00am - 3.00pm daily), or call on 0117 305 2369 .

Drinks will be available to purchase on the night.

03/02/2026

🎬 SPECIAL MOVIE NIGHT, with Mediterranean buffet and drinks tonight in our Lounge for residents and guests.

Thank you to all that came together tonight to start February in a light hearted fun way on a cold rainy 🌧 night.

30/01/2026

Thank you The Chocolate Quarter for a lovely minibus trip over to you yesterday. Our residents got to catch up with friends, enjoy ☕️ coffee's together followed by tour round the village and market stalls, followed by lunch in Somer Dining 🍽.

29/01/2026

This month some of our newest residents gathered together with staff for a welcome lunch in Monica's Café.

27/01/2026

🎉 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲́!🐻☕
We’re excited to bring back our free community café session at Monica Wills House retirement village, led by the Bristol Bears team.

If you’re 55+ and living in the BS3 area, come along for a friendly afternoon of tea, coffee, seated games, and relaxed conversation. It’s a great chance to socialise, meet new people, and enjoy a welcoming community space.

📅 Every Tuesday | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Conference room, Monica Wills House, BS3 3NH
We’d love to see you there!

12/01/2026

This afternoon we had the pleasure of hosting a talk by Mr Garry Atterton on the History of Bedminster Coal Mining.

Over 30 people attended and it was wonderful afternoon in our Activity Rooms.

05/01/2026

🌸🌼 Today our residents gathered together for a "fun with flowers" afternoon, making their own table decorations for different communal areas. Thank you for your chats, helping each other and sharing - great way to start January. 🌼 🌸

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Thank you to everyone across our communities for making the past year so special. We look forward to what the year ahead will bring. ✨

31/12/2025

30/12/2025

This is a lovely post, thank you for sharing great memories 🎄🐻