The Group is based at Sinclair Hall, Park Road and currently caters for some 160 boys and girls with an active waiting list. The Group is the largest in Cotswold Edge District and provides action and adventure for all ages between 5 and 14.
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Volunteers are always welcome - call Sue Rider on 01454 857754. For more information, please call in at the Age Concern Office, 34 St Mary Street, Thornbury, email us using the link below or phone 01454 858750.
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We have been granted charitable status as our role in providing information, especially to immigrants to this country has become more apparent. We have also been praised by independent assessors for the educational aspect of our work.
We work where the need is greatest, regardless of religion, through local organisations in more than 50 of the world's poorest countries. At home and overseas, Christian Aid campaigns to change the structures that keep people poor, challenging inequality and injustice.
The West office in Thornbury supports the work of hundreds of churches and thousands of volunteers in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
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The charity funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The Foundation promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and gives support to people affected.
For more information, click below or call 01454 281 811.
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It is affiliated to the National Pensioners' Convention, and liaises with Help the Aged and Age Concern. Membership is free.
It will meet regularly to share information about key issues that concern us all and work together to develop a constructive response.
It will strengthen the links between voluntary sector representatives and the groups they represent, provide a focus for consultations with statutory bodies, facilitate the two-way flow of information between the voluntary sector and the statutory sector, and provide an opportunity for voluntary sector organisations to meet, discuss, share expertise and decide on how to progress on key issues.
For more information, contact Gillian Graham on 01454 865205.
Arranging a function? The Chantry is the perfect venue for any function, with two large halls, smaller rooms, kitchen and a wonderful walled garden with a built in barbecue. We have links with outside caterers and use of the bar outside regular hours can be arranged.
Fancy a Drink? The Chantry has its own Social Club, with a friendly atmosphere and beautiful, secluded garden to sit in on sunny days. The bar is open from 8 to 11pm Monday to Friday and other times upon request.
Do you need Meeting Space? We have various size rooms available, seven days a week, at reasonable rates. Kitchen facilities, car parking and OHP/flipcharts etc are all available to use.
For more information, please call us on 01454 414268 or check out our website.
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Come to visit our exhibition rooms, chat to our volunteers, visit our shop, enjoy your local museum.
The museum is next to the Armstrong Hall, and opening times are Tuesday to Friday 1-4pm, and Saturday 10-4pm. We have a small shop with books, leaflets, pamphlets, postcards, all of local interest.
Postal address: Thornbury Museum, The Town Hall, 35 High Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AR
Tel: 01454 857774
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Thomas Dagg gave the field to Thornbury in 1546, so we tend what must be some of the oldest allotments in the country.
There are 120 allotments, and the Association has over 100 members. It organises social events such as the Summer BBQ, the Autumn Talk, the Christmas Meal as well as distributing monthly newsletters, running the Allotment Shop and offering discounts to some local retailers.
Gillingstool Primary School has a large plot which offers all pupils the opportunity to grow and eat their own produce.
Membership costs just a couple of pounds a year, and brings many benefits. You don't need to be a plot holder to become a member. We have discounted seeds, competitive prices on gardening items, guest speakers and visits.
If you would like to become a member, or be added to the waiting list for a plot, click the website link below.
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It supports a small band of volunteers who give their time in all winds and weathers to maintain, repair, erect and take down the lights display that Thornbury has enjoyed for countless years!
We believe this to be of the order of 700 man hours of effort. The electricity for those fittings, is provided and hence ‘donated’ by the individual businesses. When not in use the fittings are stored at a local premises free of charge. In the true sense, this is a community led and funded display.
The lights display is renowned both locally and further afield. It draws numerous visitors to the town over the festive period. Many Councils have to pay a commercial rate for the provision of their lights display. Thornbury’s comes for free!
For more information, please contact the Secretary Gill Dunkley on O1454 281801 or by email below.
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The League is very involved in plans for the future of the hospital and totally committed to the continued provision of 20 in-patient beds.
For more information, contact Shirley Holloway on 885161.
The Thornbury Lions Club is committed to building a brighter future for the community. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at The Chantry, Castle Street, Thornbury. Our main fundraising activities are Fun Casinos and a Second Hand Book Stall on Saturday mornings in Thornbury's St Mary Centre. We host Father Christmas with Wyevale Garden Centre and, together with the Gazette and Tortworth Court Hotel, we are part of Twocando, raising funds for various projects. For more information, contact Bob Chaskin on 01454 411805.Email:
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We meet every Wednesday (excluding Bank Holiday weeks) at the Park Hotel, Falfield. On first and third Wednesdays of each month a 45-minute meeting starts at 6.30pm. On other Wednesdays there is a dinner meeting, usually with guest speaker, at 7.30pm.
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Whilst we are a men's organisation, many Table events include partner and family activities. To find out more, click the link below.
Volunteering is the ideal way to gain work experience and make new friends. It allows you to try different things and improves self-confidence. In some cases in can lead to paid employment. Mostly though, it should be enjoyable and enriching, helping you to feel worthwhile whilst helping others lead a better quality of life.
Whatever your experience, interests or time available we will do our best to find you a satisfying, worthwhile and enjoyable volunteering opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!
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We are always on the lookout for new committee members. If you're interested in youth involvement, we'd love you to join our stuctured support committee - but be prepared to be police checked.
For more information, phone Liz on Thornbury 413038, or email below.
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Bath Road, Thornbury, BS35 2BB
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March 12th-14th, 6.15-9.15pm, Thornbury Leisure Centre
This is the 25th year in succession that we have held this great event. We are inviting people to organise teams of six swimmers who swim in relay over 55 minutes in one lane having obtained sponsorship either per length or per session.
It is a fun event and the Castle School Steel Band will be playing at the pool side which always produces a wonderful atmosphere of fun and fellowship in the pool.
So far, over 25 years, this event has raised over £250,000 for local and national charities and this year the main beneficiaries of the Swimarathon will be The Fairbridge Trust (which helps young people aged 13–25 years who have had great difficulties, for example with drugs or alcohol etc, to turn their lives around and gain meaningful employment) and Meningitis Research Foundation of Thornbury.
To confirm the input of everyone involved, we will present certificates to each participant in recognition of the effort they have put into this event.
If you would like to take part and obtain a sponsorship form, please contact Philip Savage on 01454 413009 or by email below.
It would be great to see you there!
The “BIG SPLASH” has become a hugely popular and successful event.
There will be 3 sessions on Friday 12th starting from 6.15pm (particularly suitable for our younger participants) and 2 sessions on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th from 7.15pm – allowing for 84 teams.
PLEASE get friends, relatives or work colleagues to sponsor you or your team, or even better to enter teams themselves. Help to make the JUBILEE extra special!
Last year's Swimarathon was a great success. Thanks to everyone who took part, we raised over £8,000, with major donations gratefully received by CLIC Sargent, and
Macmillan Cancer Support and of course, as with every year, many smaller charities and fund-raising schemes also benefited from this outstanding effort.
www.swimarathon@thornburyrotary.org
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7—9pm, Methodist Church Hall, Alveston
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The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families in South Gloucestershire. Group meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Elaine on 01454 415374.
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www.thornburyroundtable.org.uk
7.30pm, The Chantry
Anyone interested in helping with the display in 2010, anyone just interested, anyone with ideas for improvements, anyone with any complaints are all welcome.
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9am-1pm, Marlwood School Car Park
Our car boot sales are on the last Sunday of each month, between February and October. It is free for buyers, Cars - £5, Vans, Trailers - £10. Sellers set up 8.30-11.30am, buyers are welcome between 9am and 1pm. All proceeds go to Marlwood School.
For more information, call Gail on 01454 417823.
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7.30pm for 8pm, The Ship, Alveston
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Saturday 10 and 17 April, 2-4pm, Thornbury Library
This event is part of the Springing into Life Festival, aimed at older people, which takes place from 10-23 April.
Trace your family tree using the Ancestry family history website. Please note we can offer help with using the website but cannot trace your family tree for you.
PLEASE NOTE WE WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR THESE FREE EVENTS AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.
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For more information, click below to visit our website.
www.thornburyroundtable.org.uk
Saturday 10 and 17 April, 2-4pm, Thornbury Library
This event is part of the Springing into Life Festival, aimed at older people, which takes place from 10-23 April.
Trace your family tree using the Ancestry family history website. Please note we can offer help with using the website but cannot trace your family tree for you.
PLEASE NOTE WE WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR THESE FREE EVENTS AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.
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10am-12noon, Thornbury Library
This event is part of the Springing into Life Festival, aimed at older people, which takes place from 10-23 April.
Tutors from Age Concern will be on hand to offer help to beginners with 15 minute taster sessions.
PLEASE NOTE WE WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR THESE FREE EVENTS AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.
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10am-12noon, Thornbury Library
This event is part of the Springing into Life Festival, aimed at older people, which takes place from 10-23 April.
PLEASE NOTE WE WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR THESE FREE EVENTS AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.
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2-2.50pm, Thornbury Library
This event is part of the Springing into Life Festival, aimed at older people, which takes place from 10-23 April.
PLEASE NOTE WE WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR THESE FREE EVENTS AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.
Four Towns Community Transport. Terry will be on hand to answer all your questions.
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