And if your computer could do with an upgrade, you could win £75 of goods or services from Churchill and Johnson.
A new dawn in real bread
A few moons back Hobbs House Bakery and a hand full of South West bakeries sowed the seeds of sustainability and continuity by starting work with the City of Bristol Collage to develop a new and fit for the future Modern Apprentice scheme in Craft Baking.
Now they have reaped the sweet fruits of their toil by growing a corns ear above the rest (Adam) and winning Bakery Apprentice of the Year and the much coveted 'Employer of the Year' Trophy in the bakery category, so establishing and celebrating a new root for the Craft/Real bread bakers of tomorrow.
ngm are taking bookings for their Boot Camp Summer School for 13–17 year olds on 1st–7th August 2010. If you know of any young people who want a week of development in their artform and pushing deeper in their walk with God, then let them know about the summer school.
The Thornbury Christmas Lights in 2010 and certainly in future years will be in jeopardy unless TCLA can recruit more volunteers to give up a few Sunday mornings and help with the preparation, maintenance and erection/dismantling and storage of lighting displays. All that is required is reasonable physical fitness and a bit of common sense (happiness up a ladder and some electrical knowledge would be a bonus).
Anyone interested should come along to the AGM on 25th March or contact Brian Roberts on 01454 260330.
A Scamnesty campaign, which aims to help end the scourge of mass marketed scam mailings, is running in South Gloucestershire this February.
We can fight the fraudsters by dropping scam mailings into designated Scamnesty bins - click below for a full list of locations.
Scamnesty will provide valuable new intelligence to the Office of Fair Trading and Trading Standards Services to help prevent others from being scammed.
Trading Standards say heartless crooks are using the cold weather as a ploy to get into homes to steal cash and jewellery.
Latest reports received by the Police indicate that distraction burglars are claiming boilers and pipes need checking due to the recent freezing weather conditions.
South Gloucestershire Detective Inspector Richard Budd said: "Thankfully the simple step of never opening your door without the door chain does prevent this type of crime."
The Thornbury Twinning Association is planning a trip to Bockenem this year, staying with host families, and joining in social gatherings and excursions. It's a great opportunity to make new friends in Bockenem and to see a charming part of Germany. If you are interested in joining the, click below to find out more.
Thornbury Squares has been in existence for eighteen years, and during that time many people from Thornbury and district have discovered the joys of square dancing and made many new friends.
In November 2009, 13 members who had been learning since January attended their first dance called by one of the UK's top square dance callers. We are starting new classes on Thursdays at 8pm in Manorbrook School.
If you would like to find out what square dancing is all about, why not turn up on that evening or ring Ann (885058) or Sue (778795) for more details. As a further incentive your first two weeks will be free!
Berwick Lodge opens
Following five years of refurbishment, the unique arts and crafts Manor House, Berwick Lodge, has opened near Cribbs Causeway as a boutique 'restaurant with rooms'.
Lovingly restoed to its former grandeur by local owners Sarah and Fevzi Arikan, it has already been voted "Best Restaurant in the South West" by Venue magazine.
Click below to see their Valentine special...
Jekka McVicar’s garden gnome obtained notoriety last year, as a forbidden gatecrasher at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. This did not, however, detract from organic herb farmer, Jekka’s gold medal winning floral herb display; it was recently announced that this very display has achieved the coveted RHS Lawrence Medal, awarded annually by the RHS for the best exhibit shown to the society during the year. The award will be formally presented during the RHS London Plant and Design Show at the RHS Horticultural Halls on February 16th.
Phil Hobbis is a Thornbury based professional singer providing music and entertainment for weddings, corporate and special occasions. His repertoire is wide and varied including swing, soul and motown, from Roy Orbison to Robbie Williams.
Drawing on over 20 years' experience Phil will ensure that the entertainment is exactly what you require through a tailor-made programme including live sets, background music and disco dance.
For more information view his website which includes playlist, audio and video clips or you may request a free CD without obligation.
