Iron Acton has a thriving community with numerous organisations... Please scroll through the page below for further information

The Actonians are a local drama group, based in Iron Acton but attracting members from a wider area. We produce two shows a year in Iron Acton Parish Hall and usually enter the Avon One Act Festival. We have a very good reputation for the quality of our our work – and received four nominations in the 2017 Rose Bowl Awards, with a long standing member, Pat Stimson winning the Best Supporting Actress award. Our productions range  from contemporary plays such as 'Top Girls' and 'Humble Boy' to classics such as 'The Winter's Tale' and  'The Playboy of the Western World' to comedies  like 'Run for your Wife' and pantomimes.

We aim to be a lively, friendly group with an active social calendar both during and between productions.  New members are always welcome, both novice and experienced actors and those who prefer to help backstage or front of house. If you want know  what is going on visit our website www.actonians.co.uk  or come along to the Hall on Wednesday evenings.

The Junior Actonians are also a popular part of the village and we welcome new members from Year 6 (age 11) upwards. Contact Di on 7799 103848 or Sarah on 0740 272772                                  

Iron Acton has had Handbells for as long as anyone can remember. They have been silent for the past few years but recently an enthusiastic team has got together and gave their first performance at the Carol Service in December 2017.

The handbells are presently being refurbished to return them to " as new" condition, and once again in tune. Once they are back from the foundry the tea will begin a new programme.

Although the number of players is limited by the number of bells anyone interested in joining or enquiring about a performance, should contact Rosemary White davandro@hotmail.co.uk for further information.

Iron Acton Book Group is a lively, informal gathering of readers who enjoy meeting to discuss all types of literature in an unpressurised and friendly atmosphere. Originally set up in 2005 it now has 14 members-all women but men would be welcomed, who meet every 2 months in each others homes to discuss a wide range of books from contemporary fiction, biographies, and the odd classic.

As the group is now a good size there is no pressure to attend every meeting and members are able to dip in and out according to their personal preferences and commitments. We like to keep the meetings friendly and enjoyable and share information on other books read and films/plays seen. At the end of the year we have a night out to plan the books for the following year-usually at a local hostelry.

Contact can be made through the website contact form.

Autumn 2012: The current Chair of Acton Aid broached the subject of a village choir in a briefly whispered conversation in that fuzzy haze that characterises the aftermath of most Acton Aid meetings.

This happily coincided with my own ambition to lead a choir (although I had optimistically envisioned it as a post-retirement enterprise!)...and so in early January...in the age of Gareth Malone and the re-evaluation of the role of singing in creating and sustaining community...the Iron Acton Community Choir was born.

We meet on a Tuesday evening in the Parish Hall Committee room (or sometimes in the upper room at The Lamb). We sing secular music from a range of sources. Our youngest members are 17 and our oldest would certainly never be asked his or her age. Suffice to say, the only stipulation for membership is to be older than 16, and to be living within the Iron Acton Parish. We are an enthusiastic bunch; we work hard and we have fun...and we are very proud of our efforts which we have been delighted and thrilled to share with our audiences.

If you should feel that you might like to join, then in the first instance contact Robert Pardoe via the contact form on this website.

Iron Acton Community Cinema is a members club with an annual subscription. We are open to members joining from within the parish. Over the Winter we show a film for the members and a matinee free for any children living within the parish. Please email Simon Cross (simon@laburnumhouse.fsnet.co.uk) for further information. For further information please refer to the Events section

Update 8 September 2020

As you will know, Iron Acton Film Club is due to resume for the Autumn/Winter season in early October. The committee has been considering if we can operate under the COVID19 social distancing and hygiene rules now in place.

There are serious issues around how we set up the seating in a socially distanced manner, how we would serve refreshments, and the need to clean the hall thoroughly before and after use. In addition, the capacity of the hall has been reduced to 30 and we need to consider the vulnerable age profile of our membership.

So, I’m afraid we do not believe it will be possible to run Film Club safely under the current restrictions and we have decided, reluctantly, to cancel the shows planned for October, November and December. We will review the situation at the end of the year with a view to resuming shows in January February and March.

We are a craft and knitting group for all skill levels, knowledge sharing and inspiring people to 'have a go' or simply enjoy time being creative in a friendly group.

This is still a relatively new group so we're still finding our feet! Please come along bringing your skills, suggestions and ideas with you. If you are currently working on a project that is portable then by all means bring it along. 

We meet every Friday, between 1.30pm and 3.30pm in the Parish Hall Committee Room. £2 / session, with optional refreshments (50p extra).

All welcome, just come along, or if you need further information please contact June Schofield on 228760.

HORTICULTURAL SHOW 2023

The Horticultural Show took place on Saturday, September 9th 2023

• Download the 2023 article

• Download the 2023 Horticultural Trophy winners

• Download the 2023 Children’s class winners

Iron Acton C of E Primary School is a Voluntary Controlled School set in the village of Iron Acton, the school was opened in January 1874 and retains many original features. Although, over the years there have been many alterations and improvements and the school now has two classrooms in the main building. One on the ground floor, together with a smaller teaching room and the Secretary’s Offices / Reception, the other is suspended above the school hall among the rafters with the Headteacher's Office. The third classroom is in an Elliot building close by. The hall is a good size and is used for assemblies, P.E., lunch, school concerts, Friends of Iron Acton (PTA) social events and other activities. Connected to this building is the old Headteacher’s house, which now contains the staff room, pupil kitchen and a resources room.

Outside there is a good sized playground, an enclosed play area for younger pupils and a large playing field, where we are currently developing conservation and wildlife areas including a pond and native woodland. There are approximately 96 pupils on the school roll. Most of the children come from Iron Acton and the surrounding villages, but a significant number of children come from further afield to enjoy the benefits of a small village school. The standard number of children admitted to each year group is 15.

Please visit our website for more information. 

Visit the Facebook page of Friends of Iron Acton School

Iron Acton K9 Club is listed with the Kennel Club. The club was formed by a group of friends living in Iron Acton, Frampton Cottrell, Rangeworthy and Yate who all enjoy training and working with their dogs. Initially we started as a small group who met once a week in Iron Acton to do Flyball. From that small start we evolved and increased our activities to include agility, and gundog scurry in Iron Acton. We formed another section to work on obedience training following the Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme and basic Rally training in Rangeworthy Village Hall.

All our training is based on the dog and handler enjoying working in partnership and our methods are reward based, with some of our members using clickers. We are always keen to welcome new members to join us. Families are welcome and young handlers encouraged. We have a relaxed atmosphere enjoying cups of tea or coffee as we work. Some of the more sporting activities are by invitation from the obedience section once we know you and your dog so we are confident that you have achieved a basic level of control off the lead in an open field.

In addition to working with our dogs we like to enjoy spending time together and often use these occasions to raise money for charities. In the last 2 years we have made donations to Bristol Dogs Home, Bath Dogs Home, Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and Rangeworthy Hall.

Please visit our website for more information. 

May Day on Iron Acton Green

There will be no May Day in 2024. The event will be back in 2025.

Follow our Facebook page to stay up to date with all the latest event information.

Email enquiries: IronActonMayDay@outlook.com

For emergencies requiring an urgent response dial 999

Otherwise, including the reporting of crimes and any incident requiring a prompt, but not urgent, response: telephone the force call handling centre on 0845 456 7000.

Our local Iron Acton beat officer is PC Finbar Simmons, based at Chipping Sodbury police station. Finbar is supported by PCSO Katie Radnedge.

The enquiry office at Chipping Sodbury police station is open between 10am and 6pm (closed for lunch 1.30pm to 2.15pm) 7 days a week.

There is also a local beat page, with recent news and crime statistics on the Avon & Somerset Police website.

St James The Less Parent and Toddler Group are a small, friendly pre-School group.... temporarily suspended due to low numbers but hoping to start again soon. If interested, please contact via the website.   

We meet every Friday morning between 10.30am and 12.30pm during term times in The Marshall Rooms, High Street, Iron Acton. Parents get the chance to meet and make new friends over a hot drink with biscuits. 

The WI meet on the second Monday of each month at 7.30pm in Iron Acton Parish Hall.  We are a small friendly group and look forward to welcoming new members (Members don't have to live within the parish). 

Or just come as a visitor if there is a speaker you are interested in hearing. We have a varied programme with a speaker most months followed by a cuppa and chat. Our programme of events can be found in the Events section... 

If you would like further information please contact any member or the secretary, Stella Taylor 01454 228417