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The Armstrong Hall Complex

If you need somewhere in Thornbury to hold a meeting or event, the Armstrong Hall complex offers a wide range of facilities.

The original Cossham Hall was presented to Thornbury in 1888 and is suitable for small concerts, cinema screenings and meetings, with a capacity of 140, including 40 in a gallery.

The main Armstrong Hall seats around 350, and is readily adaptable for all types of functions, dances, discos, trade promotions and exibitions.

It has a stage and dressing rooms, lighting and sound equipment, cinema screen and raised seating. There are also kitchen facilities, smaller meeting rooms and a licensed bar.

A refurbished bakery forms an annexe to the main building and is available as an extra meeting or activity room.

Large numbers of local groups and organisations use the complex on a regular basis, including the Women's Institute, Townswomen's Guild, Blood Donors, Horticultural Society, Flower Club, Weight Watchers, Stamp Club, Camera Club, Northavon Youth Theatre, Age Concern, Rosemary Conley Fitness, Eastwood Gardeners Club, Choices Club for The Disabled and Country Music Club.

The complex is also the venue for part of the Thornbury Arts Festival and for productions by the Thornbury Amateur Dramactic Society and the Thornbury Musical Theatre Group.

If you would like to hire any part of the Armstrong Hall complex, see the Town Council's Armstrong Hall web pages for more details or contact office staff at the Town Hall.

Venue information

Armstrong Hall Complex
Chapel Street, Thornbury BS35 2BJ
The Armstrong Hall complex on Chapel Street in Thornbury offers two venues: the Cossham Hall (capacity 140), and the main Armstrong Hall (capacity 350).

Nearby free parking is available at St Mary Street (limited to 2 hours stay before 6pm), and at Rock Street.

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Arts and entertainment
Performing arts
Film
Thornbury Town Council
Local organisations

Related events

Saturday 17th May 2008
Acker Bilk replaces Humphrey Lyttelton and his Band in concert
8pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Friday 23rd May 2008
Members' choice
7.30pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Screened by Thornbury Picture House. For more information, email below or call 412272 or 413621.
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Wednesday 28th May 2008
Severn Valley Quilters
7.30-10pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Finishing, Bindings and Borders: talk and demonstration with Di Wells

For more information contact Heather Hasell by email or on 01454 413743, or Ann Henry Smith on 01453 511597 or at ahenrys@btopenworld.com.

Visitors are welcome but there is obviously a fee and tea and coffee are provided.
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Thursday 5th June 2008
Thornbury Musical Theatre Group presents "Olde Tyme Music Hall"
Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th June, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Olde Tyme Music Hall

Sounds of yesteryear and laughter will emanate from the Armstrong Hall when the Thornbury Musical Theatre Group perform an ‘OLDE TYME MUSIC HALL’, its second production in this, the group’s 40th anniversary year.

Not having done a Music Hall for many years, this will surely be popular, appealing to mixed age groups, whether it be a trip down memory lane for the older generation, or an insight into times gone by for the younger generation. Apart from songs and dances, there will be specialist acts including a magician, human ventriloquism, monologues and a melodrama, all providing great entertainment throughout the energetic and enjoyable evening. So brace yourself for a myriad of magical, marvellous, melodious moments at this evening of merriment which will have your feet tapping and your shoulders swaying, whilst tittering to the tremendous tomfoolery and terrific theatrical performances which we have in store for your delight. Sing along to the sounds of “On Mother Kelly’s Doorstep”, “Down at the Old Bull and Bush”, “You made me love you” and much, much more.

As a special addition, on opening night only, our patron, Chris Harris, the downright delightful, dynamic and legendary pantomime Dame at Bath Theatre Royal, will be performing alongside us - not to be missed!

Those wishing to dress in a style of that era will be welcomed, although this is not necessary.

Performances start at 7.30 pm and tickets, which are £7.50 on raised seating and £7 on level seating, will be on sale at Thornbury Town Hall from 12th May, or by calling 01454 853947. Alternatively, e-mail us using the link below. There will be a reduction of 50p per ticket for children under 16 and OAPs. It is advisable to book tickets in advance to ensure you are not disappointed; tickets will be on sale at the door on the night also.

So come one, come all to the Olde Tyme Music Hall and help join in the celebrations of this, our 40th anniversary year.
www.tmtg.org.uk
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Friday 6th June 2008
Thornbury Musical Theatre Group presents "Olde Tyme Music Hall"
Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th June, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Olde Tyme Music Hall

Sounds of yesteryear and laughter will emanate from the Armstrong Hall when the Thornbury Musical Theatre Group perform an ‘OLDE TYME MUSIC HALL’, its second production in this, the group’s 40th anniversary year.

Not having done a Music Hall for many years, this will surely be popular, appealing to mixed age groups, whether it be a trip down memory lane for the older generation, or an insight into times gone by for the younger generation. Apart from songs and dances, there will be specialist acts including a magician, human ventriloquism, monologues and a melodrama, all providing great entertainment throughout the energetic and enjoyable evening. So brace yourself for a myriad of magical, marvellous, melodious moments at this evening of merriment which will have your feet tapping and your shoulders swaying, whilst tittering to the tremendous tomfoolery and terrific theatrical performances which we have in store for your delight. Sing along to the sounds of “On Mother Kelly’s Doorstep”, “Down at the Old Bull and Bush”, “You made me love you” and much, much more.

As a special addition, on opening night only, our patron, Chris Harris, the downright delightful, dynamic and legendary pantomime Dame at Bath Theatre Royal, will be performing alongside us - not to be missed!

Those wishing to dress in a style of that era will be welcomed, although this is not necessary.

Performances start at 7.30 pm and tickets, which are £7.50 on raised seating and £7 on level seating, will be on sale at Thornbury Town Hall from 12th May, or by calling 01454 853947. Alternatively, e-mail us using the link below. There will be a reduction of 50p per ticket for children under 16 and OAPs. It is advisable to book tickets in advance to ensure you are not disappointed; tickets will be on sale at the door on the night also.

So come one, come all to the Olde Tyme Music Hall and help join in the celebrations of this, our 40th anniversary year.
www.tmtg.org.uk
Email:


Saturday 7th June 2008
Thornbury Musical Theatre Group presents "Olde Tyme Music Hall"
Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th June, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Olde Tyme Music Hall

Sounds of yesteryear and laughter will emanate from the Armstrong Hall when the Thornbury Musical Theatre Group perform an ‘OLDE TYME MUSIC HALL’, its second production in this, the group’s 40th anniversary year.

Not having done a Music Hall for many years, this will surely be popular, appealing to mixed age groups, whether it be a trip down memory lane for the older generation, or an insight into times gone by for the younger generation. Apart from songs and dances, there will be specialist acts including a magician, human ventriloquism, monologues and a melodrama, all providing great entertainment throughout the energetic and enjoyable evening. So brace yourself for a myriad of magical, marvellous, melodious moments at this evening of merriment which will have your feet tapping and your shoulders swaying, whilst tittering to the tremendous tomfoolery and terrific theatrical performances which we have in store for your delight. Sing along to the sounds of “On Mother Kelly’s Doorstep”, “Down at the Old Bull and Bush”, “You made me love you” and much, much more.

As a special addition, on opening night only, our patron, Chris Harris, the downright delightful, dynamic and legendary pantomime Dame at Bath Theatre Royal, will be performing alongside us - not to be missed!

Those wishing to dress in a style of that era will be welcomed, although this is not necessary.

Performances start at 7.30 pm and tickets, which are £7.50 on raised seating and £7 on level seating, will be on sale at Thornbury Town Hall from 12th May, or by calling 01454 853947. Alternatively, e-mail us using the link below. There will be a reduction of 50p per ticket for children under 16 and OAPs. It is advisable to book tickets in advance to ensure you are not disappointed; tickets will be on sale at the door on the night also.

So come one, come all to the Olde Tyme Music Hall and help join in the celebrations of this, our 40th anniversary year.
www.tmtg.org.uk
Email:


Saturday 14th June 2008
Thornbury Antiques and Flea Market
10am-4pm, Armstrong Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury

Admission £1. Further dates in September and November. For more details and bookings, call 0117 960 5946.


Wednesday 25th June 2008
Severn Valley Quilters
7.30-10pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Charity Quilt Workshop with Maureen Packer

For more information contact Heather Hasell by email or on 01454 413743, or Ann Henry Smith on 01453 511597 or at ahenrys@btopenworld.com.

Visitors are welcome but there is obviously a fee and tea and coffee are provided.
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Saturday 5th July 2008
Severn Valley Quilters
All day, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Patchwork Teddies Workshop with Ann Boyce

For more information contact Heather Hasell by email or on 01454 413743, or Ann Henry Smith on 01453 511597 or at ahenrys@btopenworld.com.

Visitors are welcome but there is obviously a fee and tea and coffee are provided.

All day Saturday workshops - Members of Severn Valley Quilters will have priority for these but if any places are left they will be open to non members.
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Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Severn Valley Quilters
7.30-10pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Our Patchwork: talks by various members of the group about their work

For more information contact Heather Hasell by email or on 01454 413743, or Ann Henry Smith on 01453 511597 or at ahenrys@btopenworld.com.

Visitors are welcome but there is obviously a fee and tea and coffee are provided.
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Saturday 6th September 2008
Severn Valley Quilters

20th Anniversary Lunch and Talk with Marjorie Manilow - THIS IS FOR MEMBERS AND OLD MEMBERS ONLY

For more information contact Heather Hasell by email or on 01454 413743, or Ann Henry Smith on 01453 511597 or at ahenrys@btopenworld.com.

Visitors are welcome but there is obviously a fee and tea and coffee are provided.
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Wednesday 24th September 2008
Severn Valley Quilters
7.30-10pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Skills Evening with committee and friends

For more information contact Heather Hasell by email or on 01454 413743, or Ann Henry Smith on 01453 511597 or at ahenrys@btopenworld.com.

Visitors are welcome but there is obviously a fee and tea and coffee are provided.
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