We provide direct help to older people, offering advice, practical services and home visits. Age Concern has developed travel insurance with no upper age limit. Volunteers are always welcome. For more information, please call in at the Age Concern Office, 67 High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AT, email us using the link below or phone 01454 411707 or 01454 423810 (benefits).
We are a local charity working in South Gloucestershire and Bristol with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. We run a volunteer programme where volunteers are matched one-to-one with adults with learning disabilities. We are currently looking for volunteers (who are given training and their expenses are paid) and for people who would benefit from the service.
If anyone has been diagnosed with breast cancer, either in the past or more recently, do get in touch. Our meetings are held in Thornbury on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. It's not all doom and gloom - a problem shared is a problem halved. See calendar or call Jennie Morris on 01454 884177 for more details.
Bristol Diabetes Support Group
We are a small group of volunteers who seek to provide support, information and education for those living with, or caring for someone with diabetes. Regular meetings are held in Kingswood with Speakers giving talks and answering questions on topics of particular interest. Open to all – no membership is required.
The group aims to provide support for patients with pituitary disorders, their families and carers. We include South Gloucestershire, and meet on the third Wednesday of every month, except July and August at The Academic Centre, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, at 7.30pm. We are a friendly open group who have all had experience of these problems and will make new members feel very welcome. For more information please contact our Chairman Jenny West, 3 Chipping Close, Symn Lane, Wotton-Under-Edge, Glos. GL12 7BB, 01454 843497 (home) or 07919 620498. For publicity, please contact Jenny Fumpson, Tanglewood, 4B Highfield Drive, Redcliffe Bay, Portishead, N. Somerset, BS20 8JG, 01275 847286.
BUST - Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust
We are an independent charity that raises funds to support the work of the Breast Care Centre at Frenchay Hospital. We are also representing the interests of South Gloucestershire people in a review of Breast Care Services for Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. For more information, please contact Secretary and Trustee Daphne Havercroft using the links below.
Cancer Research UK - Thornbury and District Committee
Cancer Research UK is the UK's leading charity dedicated to cancer research. The Thornbury and District committee holds regular fundraising events. For more information contact Betty Cain on 01453 843802 or by email below.
Carers' groups take place across South Gloucestershire. They are open to all carers so that they can: - Meet other carers - Have a cup of tea and chat - Pick up information Some groups are open to all carers and some are for specific carers. If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Why not try and come along?
Contact the Elderly helps alleviate loneliness amongst isolated over 75s within the local community by organising tea parties once a month on a Sunday afternoon. We are looking to start a new group in Thornbury and need more volunteers. Could you be a driver (once a month), a host (twice a year) or help with the admin? Please contact Helen on 0117 960 9606 or by email below.
There is an increasing need for individuals who have suffered a stroke to engage in an exercise and activity regime. The Exercise on Prescription Stroke Scheme run by South Gloucestershire Council, offers 12 weeks of one to one exercise based rehab. These sessions can help to increase strength, balance and fitness levels. Sessions take place at Yate, Longwell Green and Bradley Stoke Leisure centres on a weekly basis.
For more information please contact Ross Evans, Project Officer on 01454 864005 or by e-mail.
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Family Centre Deaf Children (FCDC)
We bring together families living with deafness through organised children’s activities and family sessions. We encourage all of the family to become involved in our activities and welcome deaf parents and their children, hearing parents, their deaf children and siblings, children’s friends, grandparents, relatives, carers and family friends.
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families, and promotes awareness in the local community. Members receive a regular newsletter about activities. We have a comprehensive lending library of books, journals and videos relating to Fibromyalgia. Group meetings are at Alveston Methodist Church, Greenhill, Alveston, 7-9pm, on the 4th Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Elaine on 01454 415374.
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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.
We are a registered charity which aims to raise awareness of brain tumours and the needs of those affected by them, as well as raising money for brain and cancer related charities. Oriel House, 8 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HB Tel: 01454 414355
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Men's Breakfasts
Since December 2005 men in the area have been meeting monthly to discuss 'hot topics' affecting men, usually followed by a good breakfast at Shelly's in Thornbury. Whilst the Men's Breakfasts have a Christian element to them they are open to all irrespective of their beliefs. For more information contact the Thornbury Baptist Church office on 01454 419118.
Avon-North Mencap run a weekly social club for adults with learning disabilities on a Friday evening at Marlwood School. We are always looking for volunteers as well as people who would enjoy coming to the club. The club runs from 7-9pm and the club leader is Janine who can be contacted on 0777 325 0045 for further details.
Meningitis Research Foundation is a national registered charity established in 1989, and based in Thornbury. From small beginnings, it has grown into an international charity at the forefront of fighting death and disability resulting from meningitis and septicaemia. 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 281811.
The Cotswold South branch of the NCT is run by local parents to offer support, information and friendship to expectant parents and those with babies and young children. We run antenatal courses, regular Bumps n Babies groups, Nearly New sales and various events, and provide breastfeeding support. To book an antenatal course, please call 0844 243 7000. For more information about our branch, please click below.
Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre) provides complementary care, the Bristol Approach, to people living with cancer, and their loved ones. Working alongside medical treatment, this complementary approach can transform lives - giving people practical tools to improve their daily quality of life and helping to take the fear out of cancer.
South Glos LINk - Local Involvement Networks for South Gloucestershire
Have a say in local health and social care. 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. For more information, please click below.
Sweetpeas Breastfeeding Support Group meets on Thursdays, 1.30 - 3pm, at Thornbury Sure Start Centre, Gillingstool. All breastfeeding mums, babies, toddlers, and older siblings are welcome. We meet to drink tea and chat, and to share our experiences. There is a midwife and a breastfeeding counsellor normally present, too. Mums experiencing difficulties are welcome, as are mums who are successfully breastfeeding and can offer support and encouragement. Contact Melanie Fraser (breastfeeding counsellor) by email below for more info, or simply come.
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Thornbury and District Stroke Support Group
Our group exists to encourage stroke sufferers with their rehabilitation by providing regular fortnightly social activities, a weekly swimming session, and fortnightly art and bowling groups. We meet on alternate Thursdays in the Jubilee Hall in Alveston during the winter months and in summer we arrange trips out by coach or car. For further information please contact Isobel Burnham on 01454 415161 or John Forss on 01454 613644.
We offer support, information and social events for people with diabetes living in the Thornbury area. Our activities range from fundraisers and film shows to talks and quizzes, and we occasionally go to London to see a show, or head to a pub for a meal. For more information, call Thornbury 413038 or 884115.
Thornbury Hospital League of Friends
The Thornbury Hospital League of Friends exists to provide extra comforts for patients and staff at Thornbury Hospital. Throughout the year they hold various fundraising events, from which money raised can be used to provide extras to make life more comfortable. They also provide flowers, newspapers and magazines for the ward. 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.
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Thornbury St John Ambulance
Our volunteers are well known for the hours they spend ensuring public events are safe. We're also the leading first aid training provider in the UK and the third largest youth organisation. The groups meet every Tuesday of the South Glos school terms in The Buckingham Room at The Chantry, and new members are always very welcome. Badgers (5-10 years) meet 6.15-7.15pm Cadets (10-18 years) meet 7.15-8.45pm For more information, click below to email Sarah Bryant, Divisional Superintendent and Badger Sett Leader, write to Thornbury Cadet Division/Thornbury Badger Sett, c/o The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 1HB or call 07717 289858. Email below or to thornbury-badgers@avon.sja.org.uk
We are for parents, relatives and carers of twins, triplets or more. We meet every Tuesday 1-3pm at Thornbury SureStart Children’s Centre (beside Gillingstool Primary School) to offer help and support on raising twins or more. If you are pregnant with twins come and chat to Mums who have been in the same situation and experienced the same anxieties, get advice and buy unwanted nursery items from other mums. Once you've had your children bring them to very safe room with lots of toys and a baby area. We offer a drink and snack (for children and Mums!) and there's always a willing hand to help. Siblings are welcome. We send out regular newsletters on events, nights out and Nearly New Sales. We have a library of relevant books and DVDs and are affiliated to Tamba. Once a month a health visitor comes to weigh babies and give advice. Please contact Craig Hudson by email below for more details.
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Willow Tree Centre
We offer free, unbiased support to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or needing help after a miscarriage, still birth or abortion. We support women and their partners as well as other family members. We are based in Yate, but arrange appointments for people in different locations, including Thornbury. Please call our 7 day a week helpline for confidential support: 01454 324080, or click below to visit our website.
A Memory Café is an opportunity for people with varying degrees of memory loss and their carers to get together for coffee and a chat. It is planned to open a Memory Café in Thornbury starting in March of this year. To run it successfully we need volunteers with patience, understanding and a sense of humour.
If you think you fit the bill and would be prepared to commit two hours on a Tuesday morning just once or twice a month, then contact Audrey on 01454 412619.
If you would like to come along to our a briefing and training session you can discover whether or not the task is for you, without making any commitment.
Thornbury and District Cancer Research UK are holding a Line Dancing Evening, led by Tony and Pam Flintoff.
Please just come along, join in, have some good fun, great exercise as well and support us in what we hope will be a most enjoyable evening.
Light refreshments will be available. Tickets are £5 per person and are available from Betty Cain on 01453 843802 or any CRUK Committee Members who may be your local or regular contact.
Tuesday 28th February 2012
• Thornbury Carers' Group 10–11.30am, Shelly’s Café, 32 St Mary Street, (parallel to the High Street), Thornbury, BS35 2AT
Open to all carers. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month. If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Alternatively you can contact Carers Line on 0117 965 2200.
• Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group 7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church
Open meeting.
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 Email:
Friday 9th March 2012
• Thornbury Rotary Annual Swimarathon Evenings of Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9th, 10th and 11th March, Thornbury Leisure Centre
Proceeds this year will be shared by Cancer Research UK, Meningitis UK and local charities, and other good causes. Last year some £15000 was raised from swimming teams and industrial sponsors, of which £4000 went to each of SSAFA and the National Autistic Society, our main charities then. As is our custom we run up to 12 lanes of swimmers swimming in relay for as many lengths as they can, in 55 minutes. The swimmers seek sponsorship from relatives, friends and colleagues, which they then collect for the benefit of the organisations identified above. We organise several sessions each evening as required, 3 on Friday starting at 6.15, 7.15, and 8.15 pm. and 2 each on Saturday and Sunday at 7.15 and 8.15pm. Get up a team (normally up to 6), join us at one of the sessions above and have a great time. The atmosphere is terrific, reinforced by the rhythm of the Castle School Steel Band. Detail information and application forms etc from our website below or from Brian Lowrie, 10 Chestermaster Close, Almondsbury BS32 4EH, tel 01454 613361 or email below. www.thornburyrotary.org/swimarathon Email:
Saturday 10th March 2012
• Thornbury Twins+ Club Nearly New Sale of Baby/Toddler/Children's Items 10am-12noon, Methodist Church Hall, Castle Court Road (just off the High Street), Thornbury
Thornbury Twins+ Club are holding another table top sale. A wide range of baby/toddler/child equipment, clothes and toys will be available for sale. Refreshments also on sale. If you are having a clear out and would like to sell your items contact Treena on 07890 751725 to book a table. Tables cost £10. Email:
Tuesday 27th March 2012
• Thornbury Carers' Group 10–11.30am, Shelly’s Café, 32 St Mary Street, (parallel to the High Street), Thornbury, BS35 2AT
Open to all carers. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month. If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Alternatively you can contact Carers Line on 0117 965 2200.
• Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group 7—9.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Alveston
AGM + Tripudio: A gentle exercise suitable for people with FM & mobility problems. (Nina Ollerenshaw)
Although the first half of our meeting is our AGM, please remember that everyone, whether paid up or not, is welcome to come as the business should not last too long. So come one come all, and have a chance for some lively chatter and a cuppa.
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 Email:
Tuesday 24th April 2012
• Thornbury Carers' Group 10–11.30am, Shelly’s Café, 32 St Mary Street, (parallel to the High Street), Thornbury, BS35 2AT
Open to all carers. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month. If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Alternatively you can contact Carers Line on 0117 965 2200.
• Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group 7-9pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston
Healthy Hydrotherapy — Chris Cowley
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
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
• Thornbury Carers' Group 10–11.30am, Shelly’s Café, 32 St Mary Street, (parallel to the High Street), Thornbury, BS35 2AT
Open to all carers. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month. If you are able to spare an hour or two there are a number of opportunities to meet with other carers to find out more about the support available to you. Alternatively you can contact Carers Line on 0117 965 2200.
• Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group 7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church Hall
Occupational Therapist — Kathy Southon
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
