We’re a team of experienced educators, committed to facilitating a growth mindset, cultivating grit and removing barriers to learning. From boosting confidence to improving academic performance, we’re here to help your child reach their full potential.Find out more over on our website

We meet every Friday at Redcliffe Bay Hall, Newhaven Rd, Portishead, Bristol BS20 8LH.

For players under 18, the first session is FREE – membership options are also available for regular players (ask about discounts for families)

6pm-7pm we have a Junior Clubopen to anyone under the age of 18 (parents and guardians too!)

7pm-9pm the club is open to all ages (including juniors)for Social Chess. We provide opportunities to learn, play casual games, or have a serious game. You get to socialise and receive coaching too.

Currently we are also meeting one evening per month at The Windmill for Sunset Chess, and one morning per month for at Aqua for Brunch Chess.

We also organise rated competitions and have teams playing in the Bristol & District Chess League. We ran our 1st Junior Tournament in January 2024 and these now run twice per year.

There’s something for everyone, so come along!

The club was set up in 2023 as a relaxed & social space for the community to enjoy chess together. We now have lots of exciting things planned to encourage everyone in the community to join in. We’ve even set up chess clubs in most of the local primary schools.

Catch up with us on Facebook or over on our Website

Jojo Dance School Portishead has been created by Martina Tavella qualified Dance Teacher with a BA in Contemporary Dance and an MA in Choreography.Martina Tavella is also registered dance teacher with ISTD.

We believe Dance should be a place where everyone can express their feelings and their struggles without fear or pressure, we train kids to enjoy Dance and build self-esteem and technique.

We offer weekly and Saturday classes suitable for all children aged 4 years old onwards.

The weekly classes are focused on creative dance with a combination of all different styles of dance modern, and jazz. Here children can create their dance, and express themselves without the pressure of structures. (2 shows per year with local events.

Saturday classes are focused on ballet and contemporary dance, these classes are for those who want to learn dance deeply and need more structure. We will follow them in their techniques, exploring different contemporary dance styles, (graham, release, floorwork). Ballet technique; we will follow the ISTD program and we will be focused on their postures, flexibility, coordination, dynamics etc. (Opportunities for competitions and exams).

Do you want to be part of our big family?

Let The Dance Take You Away

Here at Stepping Stones we believe that all children, no matter how shy, should have the opportunity to dance, so our aim is to give all our children an introduction to the wonderful world of dance and graduate with a strong foundation and passion for the art.