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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GRANTnet is a service which can help to identify suitable funding and grants for activities or projects. It allows community and voluntary groups, social enterprises and small businesses to search across a huge range of funding sources.
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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The LINk will be a network of local people, organisations and groups that want to make health and social care services better.
The LINk’s membership is small at the moment and urgently needs people from the local community who feel strongly about local health and social care services.
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Elton Room, The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HB
Tel: 01454 865134
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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:
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.
Anyone interested in joining the WI can contact the following members for more information:
Di Wood 07817 533368 diana_wood@tiscali.co.uk
Jan Densley 07704 858662 densleprice@btinternet.com
Alida Wagstaff 07884 498773 alidawagstaff@hotmail.co.uk
Our facilities include, Sports hall, Coffee bar with Pool table, Table tennis table, Big Screen projector TV, DJ equipment and computers.
We run a full programme of activities including cooking, arts and crafts, photography, music, dance, sport etc.
For more information please click below or call 01454 865752.
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Bath Road, Thornbury, BS35 2BB
Tel: 01454 868485
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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 it 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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10pm, The Chantry, Castle Street, Thornbury
The Thornbury and District Community Association invite you to a day of exciting events.
During the day, from 10 till 4, The Chantry is again taking part in a Heritage Open Day, when many of Thornbury’s historic buildings are open to the public for free. Come along and learn about the fascinating history of our building, parts of which date back to Tudor times. Trustee Chris Davis will be giving an illustrated talk on the building, and the Thornbury Museum will also have a display - or you can just look round the premises and the splendid garden at your own pace. If you’re not familiar with The Chantry, this is the chance to get to know a significant part of Thornbury’s heritage.
During the afternoon and early evening we will be holding a Wine Festival, which we hope will please both the connoisseur, and those who just like an occasional glass. This will lead, convivially, into our main event of the day, our Proms in the Chantry Garden. There will be a string quartet to entertain you, (from 7-30 for just over an hour) and, when the time comes, we will screen the final part of BBC’s Last Night of the Proms (on a large TV screen). Wear something red, white and blue and sing along to patriotic favourites such as Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory. There will be a small charge for the evening of £5 a head (£3 for children) for what should be an unforgettable night out.
www.thechantry.org.uk
9,30am-3.30pm, Turnberrie's, Bath Road, Thornbury, BS35 2BB
An event for charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises serving South Gloucestershire.
Workshops at the event will include:
- The political environment - The Big Society agenda
- Planning fundraising and boosting your success rate
- Community finance - alternatives to grant funding
- Selling the impact (outcomes) of your work to funders
www.mythornbury.co.uk/turnberries
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7.30pm-9.30, Meeting Room, CTK Social Club, Castle Street, Thornbury
September's meeting is a talk about Thornbury in Bloom and an opportunity to ask general questions about gardening.
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Turnberrie’s, Bath Road, Thornbury BS35 2BB
Come and join in the Caribbean fun with good music, dancing, food and an evening not to forget!
Tickets now on sale! For more details contact Turnberrie’s on 01454 868485 or email below.
www.turnberries.co.uk
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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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7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church Hall
Acupuncture
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.
www.southglosfibro.btik.com
7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church Hall
Craft Workshop
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.
www.southglosfibro.btik.com
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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5.30 onwards, Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury
Gates open 5.30pm, Childrens display 6.30pm, Bonfire lighting 7pm, Main display 7.30pm, Funfair and food stalls will be there plus other entertainment.
Advance tickets on sale from News 4u and Thornbury Town Hall from late october only £3 and £2 (adult and child) - on the gate prices £4 and £3.
ALL PROFITS TO CHARITY
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7pm, Thornbury High Street
Thornbury Christmas Lights Association has set the date for this year’s illumination switch-on ceremony, which will be on TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER.
As usual the High Street and surrounding areas will be transformed for the festive season and thanks to the continuing financial support of local businesses and both South Gloucestershire and Thornbury Town Councils, it will again be possible to improve the lighting displays and further pursue the conversion to energy efficient light sources.
Thanks to Thornbury Chamber of Commerce, the Christmas Fair, with its emphasis on seasonal food, will again operate on switch-on night in Castle Street where both traders and local charities and organizations will be invited to set up their stalls.
The Association has chosen the newly re-formed Thornbury Castle Band as this year’s switch-on beneficiary.
As ever, because everything is done by volunteers and because work can only take place on Sundays, it will be necessary to start work on the erection of the displays in October and as ever, more help is needed. Anyone able to give up a few Sunday mornings should contact Brian Roberts on 01454 260330 or 415445.
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7.30-9.30pm, Meeting Room, CTK Social Club, Castle Street, Thornbury
The group, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month, is looking for new members and promises to provide all kinds of opportunities for all kinds of women.
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www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/l...
7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church Hall
Flower Arranging with Dot
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.
www.southglosfibro.btik.com
