Activities, information and support for new mums and dads.
Keep the kids busy over the school holidays and half-term breaks.
Youth groups and organisations.
We have a whole section on Thornbury's Scout group.
Sports teams and clubs for under-18s.
Need a day out with the kids? Here are some ideas for you.
Library information, opening hours, activities and events.
School admissions information and term dates are in the education section, along with:
Our preschool section lists nurseries, kindergartens and toddler groups in the Thornbury area.
Local primary and secondary schools are listed in our schools section.
If you're looking for extra tuition for the kids, visit our tuition section.
Kids being kids, you'll probably need our health section at some point:
Doctors surgeries, hospitals and NHS information.
And in our celebrations section you'll find everything you need when it comes to the kids' parties.
2.30-5.30pm, Jubilee Hall and Youth Centre and Fields opposite St. Helen’s School
Supporting health charities BRACE and CARE, Youth Centre Roof Fund and other local projects.
To be opened by Mrs Joan Hawkins (Alveston’s own supporter of allotments, arts and charities). Entrance to all events by lucky draw programme only £1 Adult / 50p child (5-16 years), under 5s free.
Lots to do and see including:
- Viewing of flowers, vegetables, cakes and crafts
- Cream Teas and other refreshments
- Raffle with generous prizes
- Displays and lots of activities
- Music from Mo, Mac ‘n’ Me
- Marlwood School Music
- Dancing and Martial Arts and Tai Chi displays
- Skittles and Boules to try!
- Tug of War Competition
- Tethered Hot Air balloon
- Craft and Charity Stalls
- Community Showcase
- Lucky Programme - Food Hamper prize
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Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September, 12.30-5.30pm (Sat), 12-5.30pm (Sun), Edward Jenner Museum, Berkeley
Free entry to the museum plus attic tours and family trails.
www.jennermuseum.com
Toad Hall (otherwise known as Thornbury United Reformed Church), Thornbury
ACT (Arts and Community in Thornbury) is delighted to offer a warm welcome to anyone and everyone from 0 to 90, to join Mr Toad for a musical version of his adventures, plus a sumptuous afternoon tea, which Toad's helpers will serve in the secret garden, weather permitting!
This costumed and narrated musical treatment of The Wind In The Willows was written by John Rutter and will be sung by a mixed barbershop singing group called Razor Sharp, accompanied by Nigel Davies on the piano, with Barbie Davies as the Magistrate and a Field Mouse!
This group was formed more than 25 years ago in response to a Church roof appeal and since than has raised many hundreds of pounds for worthy causes. The entertainment will be followed by a delicious picnic tea, with plenty of home made treats, served in hampers from 'Toad Hall'.
Tickets are £8 and £7 for FACTs (Friends of ACT) and are available from Thornbury Garden Centre in the High Street. This is sure to be a popular event and places are limited, so tootle along, like Toad, and join in the fun!
To learn more about ACT's exciting project to provide a theatre-based community complex, please click and discover how to become a FACT!
www.ACTthornbury.org.uk
Why? Why not! Aarrrr!
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We hope Oldbury Fun Runners are busy collecting sponsorship for CLIC Sargent and other causes. It would be fantastic if every runner could raise at least £5.
Remember as soon as you have reached your targets to return monies and forms to the address on the back of the form. If you wish to donate money you can always go to our web site below.
There is no closing date for money returns, but in order to qualify for the sponsorship prizes, you’ll need to send it all in by September 30th.
www.oldburyfunrun.co.uk
1st to 17th October
Various times and locations - see details in the events calendar.
The Festival runs from 1st to 17th October and over 30 producers are involved. Events include a demo on how to make sausages, a visit to Thornbury Castle's vineyard, the chance to learn how to joint poultry and much more.
For further information, please contact Val Harding on 01454 863883 or by e-mail below.
www.southgloslocalfood.org
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October, Caedmon Complex, Thornbury
Want to see the UK inspired by your passion for God? Are you a street dancer wanting to bring something fresh and innovative to the scene? ngm is offering you the opportunity to be a driving force in the new Urban Dance Crew, with opportunities to perform in clubs, pubs, schools churches, festivals, conferences and much more.
Plus, we want to give your the foundations to withstand the pressures of the performance industry with: relevant bibilical teaching, masterclasses with experienced producers, artists and choreographers, industry support, cultural understanding and marketing training. For ages 17-25. It's all within ngm's state of the art centre, giving you access to recording studios, rehearsal rooms, performance venue and dance studios.
For an application pack and audition times please contact 01454 414880 email below.
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Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG
Schools and children’s clubs are being invited to design and build their own ‘Silly Scarecrows’ which will be displayed in the Victorian Walled Garden at Old Down.
The team of up to 25 children plus their teachers or club leaders, whose scarecrow is judged to be best will then be invited to a special day at the Park where they will be shown around by a Park Ranger and will be given the opportunity to help feed some of the animals. Plus they will have a special party lunch in the Old Down Cafe.
And the scarecrow can be as imaginative as you like - maybe a pirate; or a spaceman; or even a monster. You don’t need to spend lots of money either as a scarecrow can be made from any old cast-off bits and bobs that you can find hanging around the house. Don’t forget to ask dad before using his best trousers !
Anyone wishing to join in the Silly Scarecrow Competition can pick up a leaflet at the Old Down Cafe or Farm Shop - and don’t forget - your scarecrow needs to be delivered to Old Down by 22nd October for judging over the half term week.
www.olddowncountrypark.co.uk
Half Term Tues 26th – Thurs 28th October, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9BQ
Visitors to the Castle will be able to enjoy 2 performances a day of the Henry VIII Puppet Show in the Great Hall, and meet Henry as he strolls through the Castle – all included within the Castle admission price.
www.rococoplayers.co.uk
Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October, Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG
www.olddowncountrypark.co.uk
3-7pm, The Gables Hotel, Falfield GL12 8DL
Join us on the spookiest day of the year for an afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family! There's a frighteningly delicious buffet, a hair-raising disco and fancy dress is optional, with a prize for the best children's halloween costume!
£10 per adult, £5 per child. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
www.thegablesbristol.co.uk
