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Saturday 20th March 2010
RBS 6 Nationals Final Day
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Chapel Street,Thornbury

All three games live. Special PINT prices during the games.

For more details call Russ on 01454 412356.


Thursday 1st April 2010
Oldbury Fun Run Registration Opens

Full details will be on the website from April 1st. These will include where the entry forms can be collected from, the opportunity to download a form or entry on line using PayPal.

It is hoped that everyone who enters the Fun Run will collect at least £5 sponsorship money for CLIC Sargent. To make things easier for everyone to collect sponsorship, a site has been set up with Virgin Money Giving and a link to it will be available from the Fun Run website.

This year for the first time we are organising a new class within the Fun Run. There will be a prize for the first three winning teams. Teams will consist of a minimum of 6 people (mixed sexes allowed). Each team when registering must commit to raise a minimum of £150 sponsorship money for CLIC Sargent. Teams that collect over £500 sponsorship will also be entered into a draw to receive a substantial prize which will be presented at the AGM in October.

Teams can enter in one or the other of the two runs. Either the Red race (for adults, U18s and U15s) or the Blue race (for U13s and accompanying adult, walkers and adults who just want a gentle jog). The winners will be the team that has the lowest total of the first six positions across the line.

Once again this year we are offering prizes to the individual that collects the most sponsorship for CLIC Sargent and for those that collect at least £150. This event has raised many £000s for CLIC Sargent – over £7,000 last year alone. At the end of last year there were 48 children under treatment in Gloucestershire – each one needing all the care and help the charity can provide. That is why the money raised from the Oldbury Fun Run is so important in helping the charity to provide appropriate assistance to all children and young people who are diagnosed with cancer throughout the county.
www.oldburyfunrun.co.uk


Friday 30th April 2010
• Badminton Horse Trials, Fri 30th Apr - Mon 3rd May
www.badminton-horse.co.uk

Sunday 30th May 2010
England v The Barbarians Coach Trip to Twickenham
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Chapel Street,Thornbury

See Russ for price and booking.

Call 01454 412356 for more details.


Friday 11th June 2010
World Cup Themed Weekend
11th-12th June, Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG
www.olddowncountrypark.co.uk

Sunday 20th June 2010
Oldbury Fun Run and Family Day
Start time 11am, Oldbury on Severn

Registration opens on April 1st. Full details will be on the website from that date. These will include where the entry forms can be collected from, the opportunity to download a form or entry on line using PayPal.

It is hoped that everyone who enters the Fun Run will collect at least £5 sponsorship money for CLIC Sargent. To make things easier for everyone to collect sponsorship, a site has been set up with Virgin Money Giving and a link to it will be available from the Fun Run website.

This year for the first time we are organising a new class within the Fun Run. There will be a prize for the first three winning teams. Teams will consist of a minimum of 6 people (mixed sexes allowed). Each team when registering must commit to raise a minimum of £150 sponsorship money for CLIC Sargent. Teams that collect over £500 sponsorship will also be entered into a draw to receive a substantial prize which will be presented at the AGM in October.

Teams can enter in one or the other of the two runs. Either the Red race (for adults, U18s and U15s) or the Blue race (for U13s and accompanying adult, walkers and adults who just want a gentle jog). The winners will be the team that has the lowest total of the first six positions across the line.

Once again this year we are offering prizes to the individual that collects the most sponsorship for CLIC Sargent and for those that collect at least £150. This event has raised many £000s for CLIC Sargent – over £7,000 last year alone. At the end of last year there were 48 children under treatment in Gloucestershire– each one needing all the care and help the charity can provide. That is why the money raised from the Oldbury Fun Run is so important in helping the charity to provide appropriate assistance to all children and young people who are diagnosed with cancer throughout the county.

As well as the Run, preparations are also in hand for all the usual added attractions of the day including stalls, treasure hunt, skittles, tug of war, etc. and this year there will also be a Classic Vehicle display in the village.
www.oldburyfunrun.co.uk


Wednesday 23rd June 2010
St George's Day Sunday Lunch
1–5pm, Eastwood Park

Come and support England as they take on Slovenia in the group stages of the World Cup. Big screens will show pre match build up, half time analysis and post match highlights, along with a World Cup themed quiz and a curry to follow. A cash bar will be available for the duration of the event with a free bottle of Castle beer on arrival.

£12 per person. Please call 01454 262816 to book a place.
www.eastwoodpark.co.uk

Sports teams and clubs

Alveston Avengers Netball
Calling all ladies! Want to have some fun, get fit or keep fit? We are a group of local mums who get together once a week for a game of non competitive netball. Our emphasis is on fun whilst trying to tone up! No experience, skill or equipment needed! None of us have played since school so no need to feel intimidated or embarrassed.
We play every Sunday evening (including school holidays) on a pay as you play basis. *Please bring a bottle of water for refreshment!
We play at Alveston Youth Centre or Thornbury Leisure Centre (call for venue info). First four weeks free then a nominal £2 thereafter. Call Hayley on 07500 431720 or Sas on 07916 164624 for further information/venue.

Bristol Phoenix Cricket Club
Bristol Phoenix is a club which is open to all women and girls. Formed in September 2008 from the female sections of Chipping Sodbury CC, Shirehampton CC and Thornbury CC, its aim is to provide opportunities for women and girls who live in the North Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas to join a club dedicated to the development of women's and girls' cricket.
We had an outstanding first season, playing over 60 games, and our membership now stands at over 80 players. If you are interested in joining the Club, please contact Mike Collett on 07778 195488.
www.bristolphoenixcc.co.uk

Kestrel Gymnastics Club
Kestrel specialises in acrobatics and tumbling. We coach beginners and experienced gymnasts, both boys and girls from 4yrs to 64yrs! Kestrel holds classes at Thornbury Leisure Centre runs sessions on a Saturday morning at 10am, as well as a Friday evening at 5pm during term time. Drop in and find out more or contact club coach Lyn Price on 01454 883314 or via email below to arrange a taster session.
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Old Down Cricket Club
Old Down Cricket Club is one of the oldest in the Bristol area having been formed as long ago as 1843. We play at the picturesque Park Ground behind Olveston Sports & Social Club & Olveston United FC on the Alveston Road at Old Down.
Our club facilities are highly regarded within the Bristol and District League and include our own ground and we benefit from a set of covers as well as permanent and temporary nets and a bowling machine which enhance our practice facilities.
We run two Saturday teams which play in the Bristol & District Cricket Association as well as running a Sunday X1 which plays friendly cricket. This year we are planning to have professional external coaching at the Senior nets.
The Club is always looking out for new players and anyone interested should contact Secretary Andy Rowen on 07977 698344/01454 418157 or click below to visit our website.
www.olddowncricketclub.co.uk

Old Down Cricket Club - Colts
Old Down Cricket Club has a thriving Colts section, which this year will include one team at Under 17 level plus two teams at Under 15s level. These teams will play competitive cricket in the Bristol & District Youth League.
In addition this year we are running an Under 9s team designed to introduce boys and girls to the game of cricket. The Junior nets will again be lead by our CRB checked, ECB qualified Junior Team Managers.
The Club is always looking out for new players at Colts level and are particularly interested in attracting players for the new Under 9s. Anyone interested should contact Colts Officer Andy Kitchen on 07713 316378/01454 617366 or visit our website below.
www.olddowncricketclub.co.uk

Olveston & District Bowling Club

Founded in 1933, the club provides bowling facilities for anyone living in Olveston its surrounding district, including Thornbury. We welcome any new members whether they have played before or not.
Alveston Road, Old Down, Tockington, BS32 4PH
For more information, click on the link below.

www.freewebs.com/olveston/
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Olveston United Football Club

Olveston United was formed in 1926. With excellent facilities on and off the field, the Club has great potential and our aim is for the 1st XI to achieve County League status.
The club comprises two teams:
• 1st team - Bristol Premiere Combination league Division 1
• Reserves - Bristol and District League
The blue and yellow Club colours are the colours of the Gloucestershire Hussars, the regimental colours of Col. C.E. Turner, the first Club President.
Please email Andy Brown, club secretary, below for more information about Olveston AFC - we are currently looking for sponsors.
Our ground is between Thornbury and the surrounding villages of Alveston, Olveston and Tockington.
Olveston United A.F.C, Oldown Recreation Ground, Alveston Road, Oldown.

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Rockhampton Cricket Club
For information in joining Rockhampton Cricket Club please contact the Secretary Mr Paul Williams on 01454 416687. For information regarding the junior section please contact Mr David Long on 01454 294359.
Rockhampton Cricket Club, Rockhampton, Berkeley, GL13 9DT
Tel: 01454 261281
www.rockhamptoncc.com

South West Wu Shu Kwan
We are a local, friendly Chinese Boxing club and meet on a Thursday night at Thornbury Leisure Centre at 7.15pm to teach the progressive and structured martial art of Wu Shu Kwan.
Wu Shu Kwan is probably the largest authentic Chinese Boxing organisation in the world. For more information please contact Andrew Gregory on 07739 490 585 or click below.
www.swkickboxing.co.uk

Thornbury Air Cadets
2392 (Thornbury) Squadron of the Air Training Corps is the home of flying in Thornbury. We are open to boys and girls aged between 13 and 17, and offer training and experience in gliding, flying, shooting and a whole host of other indoor and outdoor activities.
We need extra staff - contact Flight Lieutenant Duncan for details.
Tel: 01454 411227
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Thornbury Broncos
The junior section of Thornbury RFC.
www.thornburybroncos.co.uk/

Thornbury Cricket Club
TCC logoFor information on joining Thornbury Cricket Club, please contact the Club Chairman, Mike Collett on 01454 228161, by email below or visit the Club House next to the Ship Hotel. We are open all year round 8am-11pm.
The Club also has a thriving youth section - click below for more information.

'The Ship' Field, Alveston, BS35 3LG
Tel: 01454 412424

www.thornburycc.co.uk
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Thornbury Falcons Junior Football Club
The Thornbuty Falcons Junior Football Club was formed in the summer of 1990. Initially with just an Under 9s boys team developing to cater for Under 6s to Under 16s, many with girls as well as boys teams, and with over 350 families involved in the Club.
In 2009 Thornbury Falcons merged with the adult Thornbury Town FC to become the junior section which is run by a Committee elected at the AGM and formed, generally, of parents and coaches and meeting in the Chantry Community Centre at 8pm on every first Thursday in the month. All parents and players are welcome to attend.
Anybody interested in joining Thornbury Town Junior Section in any capacity - player, referee or coach - please contact the Membership Secretary Richard Shorey via the email link below.
www.thornburyfalcons.com
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Thornbury Girls Rugby
Girls, are you interested in playing rugby? Thornbury now has two age groups incorporating school years 7-12. It's an opportunity to learn the game, improve your fitness, be part of a successful team and make new friends. For more information, call Annie Parker on 01454 887595 or Steve Davis on 01454 774877.
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Thornbury Golf Centre
Thornbury Golf Centre provides outstanding facilities and exceptional value for money. The Centre boasts two challenging 18 hole golf courses, a comfortable and relaxed clubhouse, floodlit driving range, golf academy, well stocked pro’s shop, delightful private dining facilities and an 11 bedroom lodge with a two star AA rating.
Thornbury Golf Centre welcomes golfers of all ages and abilities 7 days a week, and the clubhouse is open to all for refreshments, snacks and meals.
Bristol Road, Thornbury, BS35 3XL
Tel: 01454 281144
www.thornburygc.co.uk
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Thornbury Indoor Bowls Club
We meet at Thornbury Leisure Centre.
Tel: 01454 865777

Thornbury Ladies' Hockey Club
Thornbury Hockey Club is a friendly and sociable club with members of all ages and standards. The club has three teams in leagues that play on Saturdays throughout the winter season from September to April. Training is held regularly on a Wednesday evening at The Castle School, Thornbury from 7-8.30pm. The first half an hour focuses on 'light' fitness and the second hour on skills training. We always welcome new members.
thornburyhockeyclub.webs.com
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Thornbury Lawn Tennis Club
The club is set in an attractive, rural spot at the far end of the Mundy Playing Fields. The grounds are spacious, with a clubhouse, and 4 all-weather courts, all of which are floodlit and newly repainted. We also have regular use of 4 public courts which are adjacent to our club.
Parking is available close by in the general Mundy Playing Fields car park. Access to this car park is via Kington Lane, off Castle Street.
For more information, please contact the membership secretary, Matthew Stringer on 01454 853546.
Thornbury LTC, Mundy Playing Fields, Off Kington Lane, Thornbury, BS35 2AE
www.thornburytennisclub.co.uk

Thornbury RFC
Become part of the best rugby club in the South West: soak up the atmosphere at home games, or turn up to training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm - new players welcome.
Watch out for upcoming events and visit Thornbury Rubgy Club's website for latest results and news.
www.thornburyrfc.com/

Thornbury Running Club
We have 150 active members with ages ranging from 17-70. Our main Club Night is 7pm on a Thursday, meeting at the Sports Centre behind Castle School. We have various groups that go different speeds and distances and we also promote other activities as a Club, including swimming, cycling and drinking (water of course!) - for Triathlons, etc.
For more information contact Arthur Renshaw by email or on 01454 415904.
www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
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Thornbury Sailing Club
Thornbury Sailing Club is at Oldbury-On-Severn, on the east bank of the Severn estuary. It offers dinghy, windsurfing and cruiser sailing as well as sail training and social activities.
www.thornburysc.org.uk
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Thornbury Sea Cadets
Thornbury Sea Cadets offer a range of training and experience based on the traditions of the Royal Navy and waterborne activities. Senior cadets (12-18) meet on Monday and Thursday evening whilst Junior Cadets (10-12) meet on Thursdays only. We are also on the look out for adult instructors (18+) to help teach, maintain and have as much fun as the cadets. Feel free to visit or contact us at the unit or using the links below.
www.thornburyseacadets.co.uk
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Thornbury Skate
We are a small, friendly group of adult skaters that meet every Tuesday at 7pm for an hour of skating indoors at Thornbury Leisure Centre. Thornbury Skate is not run for profit - each skater pays £2/3 to cover the cost of hiring the hall. We are not skate instructors but have a range of abilities and ages and can offer advice to get you going. If you just want to skate then great! - that's what we do too!
www.thornbury-skate.org.uk
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Thornbury Squash Club
We are a friendly, sociable club based at Thornbury Leisure Centre, where there are four courts and a viewing gallery. We offer something for players of all ages and all abilities, from those wishing to take up the game right through to experienced players. Our current age range is 7 to 75. Court bookings are done through main reception (01454 865773).
thornburysquash.com

Thornbury Table Tennis Club
We are an "Open to All" club, with meetings at Castle School Sports Hall, Thornbury, Mondays 6.30-8.30pm and Wednesdays 7-9.30pm. All ages and all abilities are welcome, from beginners to experienced players. We use quality equipment with plenty of tables, and run activities and competitions.
Pay as you play or season membership available. For further information, contact Tracy Dibble by email below, or click here to download our poster.
www.thornburytabletennisclub.co.uk
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Thornbury Youth Cricket Club
If you wish to join the Club, please call the Chairman, Allan Taylor on 01454 260070, or visit the Club House in Alveston next to the Ship Hotel. We are open all year round 8am-11pm.

'The Ship' Field, Alveston, BS35 3LG
Tel 01454 412424

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