Kingswood Park
Our popular annual event runs from 10.30am to 4pm at Kingswood Park, High Street, Kingswood and provides a variety of entertainment for families, with a selection of live music acts, face painting, street art displays and food stalls to enjoy.
There will also be a variety of stalls with information about what services the council and its partner organisations such as the NHS provide to families in South Gloucestershire and where to go to receive further advice and support.
Tying in with National Family Week which runs from 27 May to 2 June, the event is aimed at the whole family, and helps build stronger communities by bringing people together to have fun and enjoy everything their local area has to offer.
Family Fun Day event organiser George Kousouros said: “Come along to our fun day in Kingswood Park and enjoy a great day out for the whole family. There are lots of great activities planned throughout the day with live music from some talented musicians as well as entertainers,... Read more >>
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Cossham Hall, Thornbury
Afternoon tea followed by a concert of Noël Coward and Cole Porter's wonderfully nostalgic songs and readings entitled Noël with Cole performed by actor and raconteur David Higson, pianist and composer John Marsh and vocalist Jeremy Watkins, Three Men’s Company or 3MC for short.
In aid of the Armstrong Hall Backstage Development Appeal
Tickets at £7 each are on sale now at Thornbury Town Hall or by phone on 01454 412272.
Come and enjoy the tradition of afternoon tea with great
entertainment and still be home by 6pm!
United Reformed Church
Felix Mendelssohn, Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Edward Elgar, John Bennet, Charles Villiers Stanford.
Kate Phillipson-Masters - Conductor
Nigel Davies - Organ
Elizabeth Cross - Piano
Retiring collection for Children's Hospice South West and Great Western Air Ambulance.
Armstrong Hall, Thornbury
Nancy Vowles writes: "After a very long wait since September 2011, when the organisers and myself had first seen this duo for the very first time. That was when they came down to the Trade Fair held annually ever August Bank Holiday weekend. Clearwater was a hit with the audience then and still entertained the crowds at Thornbury CMC this last April a very special post Easter treat.
The duo of husband and wife (Wendy & David) certainly drew different people to attend. We had even welcomed a couple from Torquay, who was staying locally. (Please don’t forget to visit us again; sorry I had forgotten your names). It was pleasure to hear artists who could cover not only the well known country tracks, such as ‘Ring of Fire, Smokey Places, Trail of Tears, Tempted, Sea of Heartbreak. But also to cover the country music that is often heard at the line dancer’s classes as ‘Disappearing Tail Lights, Don’t Tell Me You are Not In Love, Cowboy & a Dance, White Rose all too many... Read more >>
Cream tea, Folk music from Folkentune and Irish Dancers all at The Pound, Church Road, Oldbury-on-Severn to raise money for Butterfly Space.
Tickets £5.00 for adults and £3.00 for children from Janet Astle 01454-417795 or Gill Leaper/Chris Prince 01454-411910
Butterfly Space is a community project in Malawi inspired and run by Alice Leaper a former pupil of St Mary's CEVA School and Castle School.
St Helen's Church, Alveston
Felix Mendelssohn, Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Edward Elgar, John Bennet, Charles Villiers Stanford.
Kate Phillipson-Masters - Conductor
Nigel Davies - Organ
Elizabeth Cross - Piano
Retiring collection for Children's Hospice South West and Great Western Air Ambulance.
Tortworth Court
Enjoy a four course gala dinner with live entertainment featuring music from a Grease tribute act, followed by a disco until 1.00am!
£24.95. Accommodation not included. To make a booking or for more information please call 01454 263000 or click below.
Castle School, Thornbury
Concert starts at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm). Just come along – donations on the door.
The concert features local musicians between the ages of 8–18.
For more information call 01454 415454 or click below.
www.thornbury-music.org
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The Swan, Tytherington
July 5th-7th: a weekend not to be missed.
Friday 5th July - The Mersey Makers (free entry)
Saturday 6th July - The Great Eskape (£5 per ticket)
Sunday 7th July - The Wurzels + Daz (£15 per Ticket)
Weekend tickets available for £18. Book your tickets now - don't miss out. For more information, please contact Kim or Rob on 01454 412380 or 07866 039514.
Castle School, Thornbury
The 'scratch orchestra' day is an opportunity for players of orchestral instruments to come together and rehearse music in a single day for a concert that evening. The theme of the day is 'hits from the movies' so there will be lots of recognisable and fun pieces.
Rehearsals will be from 1-6:30pm (with regular breaks), and we will be performing at 7:30pm at Castle School.
There will be a number of pieces to learn and play, including Pirates of the Caribbean and lots of others you'll know and recognise.
We would like to get as many people performing with us as possible that day so if you've got some friends who play an orchestral instrument (strings, brass, wind or percussion) who can play to a standard approaching grade 5, make sure you let them know about it.
The day is open to musicians across Gloucestershire and Bristol.
The cost of the day will be £15 and enrolment forms are available - e mail below. We would be grateful if these could be returned by Sunday June 9th so... Read more >>
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BAWA
Sarah Dunn is raising funds for Hammer Out Brain Tumours by attempting to climb Kilimanjaro in September along with some friends to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the charity.
As part of this she is hosting "A Taste of Vegas" night at the BAWA club in Southmead on Saturday 13th July.
Tickets are £20 and available directly from Sarah on 07445 382 641 or by email below, The BAWA club and Hammer Out offices.
www.hammerout.co.uk
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Acton Court
Phantastical Ballads, Ayres & Dances from Elizabethan England
The Phantastical in cinema, art and literature is due in no small part to the Tudor monarchs. Henry VIII claimed to be a descendant of King Arthur, and Elizabeth I revelled in her image as Gloriana in ‘The Faerie Queen’.
“Nymphidia” takes the listener on a journey that begins with Christopher Marlowe’s “Come live with me and be my love”, the ballad that introduced the idea of England’s idyllic pastoral image, and ends with supernatural songs from William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’.
The programme also includes a number of John Dowland’s finest compositions in honour of his 450th anniversary. Pantagruel is known for its arrangements of Broadside Ballads often combined with spoken word from the period.
Anna Maria Wierod’s pure and vividly dramatic voice combined with Mark Wheeler and Paulina van Laarhoven on authentic reproductions of Tudor Instruments, lutes, cittern, gitterns & Viols,... Read more >>
Tortworth Court
Enjoy a four course gala dinner with live entertainment featuring music from an 80s tribute act, who will provide a nostalgic trip back to this fabulous decade playing all your favourite 80s hits. Your evening will then continue with a disco until 1.00am.
£24.95. Accommodation not included. To make a booking or for more information please call 01454 263000 or click below.
Tortworth Court
Enjoy a four course gala dinner with live entertainment featuring music from a Robbie tribute act performing all of Robbie's favourite hits, with all the attitude, stage presence and energy of the real man himself. Your evening will then continue with a disco until 1.00 am.
£24.95. Accommodation not included. To make a booking or for more information please call 01454 263000 or click below.
Caedmon Complex
Wholehearted is back and this time there is so much more!
Come and get your passion refuelled, get encouraged in your faith and get inspired for wholehearted living!
With exciting workshops, creative breakout sessions, powerful worship and passionate teaching, you can’t afford to miss out!
FEATURING
Laura Bowker (nee Cheadle)
Laura is a gifted communicator and has travelled the UK speaking at Churches and youth conferences. Laura’s heart is to see girls get excited about God and excited about their own potential!
Release
Release are ngm’s very own dance crew with a passion for inspiring young people to chase after their dreams!
Plus other exciting ngm speakers and artists!
Date: November 9th 2013
Time: 10:30am-8:30pm
Venue: ngm’s Caedmon Complex
Tickets: £28.50 (price includes an evening meal)
Book before 09/08 for a 10% discount!
Tickets available from ngm 01454 414880 (including card payment facility). Online booking facilities coming soon... Read more >>
www.ngm.org.uk/shop
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Castle School, Thornbury
J.S.Bach - Christmas Oratorio (Parts I and II)
Vivaldi - Gloria
Conducted by Steven Kings
Soloists to be announced
For further details please contact Jos Gregson (Secretary) on 01454 411652 or check out the website below.
Eastwood Park Conference Centre
12noon-4.30pm, £13.50 per person
Enjoy a lunch, entertainment and afternoon dancing with main course, dessert, coffee and mince pie.
Please call Mary on 01454 262816 to make your reservation.
Eastwood Park Conference Centre
Get your platforms and flares out for our groovy 70s night, to include a 3 course dinner followed by coffee and mince pies, with entertainment provided by our resident disco.
70’s theme fancy dress optional but great fun.
7pm - 12.30am. £29.00 per person – Please call Mary on 01454 262816 to make your reservation.
Eastwood Park Conference Centre
Get ready to spin right round with some classic tunes at our funky 80s disco party night. Fancy dress optional.
£29.00 per person – 3 course meal with coffee & mince pies, disco and novelties. Please call Mary on 01454 262816 to make your reservation. 7pm-12.30am.
Eastwood Park Conference Centre
Get your platforms and flares out for our groovy 70s night, to include a 3 course dinner followed by coffee and mince pies, with entertainment provided by our resident disco.
70’s theme fancy dress optional but great fun.
7pm - 12.30am. £29.00 per person – Please call Mary on 01454 262816 to make your reservation.
Eastwood Park Conference Centre
Back by popular demand our murder mystery dinner... find out whodunnit whilst enjoying a sumptuous dinner.
£29.00 per person. Please call Mary on 01454 262816 to make your reservation. 7pm-12.30am.
Eastwood Park Conference Centre
Get ready to spin right round with some classic tunes at our funky 80s disco party night. Fancy dress optional.
£29.00 per person – 3 course meal with coffee & mince pies, disco and novelties. Please call Mary on 01454 262816 to make your reservation. 7pm-12.30am.
We'd like to list all of Thornbury's live music events in this section; if you know of a forthcoming event, or especially if you're in a band and are planning a local gig, please contact us and let us know about it.
Acton Court is believed to be the most original Tudor house in Britain. The East wing was built by Nicholas Poyntz in 1535 for a weekend visit by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Acton Court will open to the public from 3 July to 11 August 2013, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Full access to the house and grounds is with a professional guide only. There are a number of special events throughout the season; please check the website below for details.
Tel: 01454 228224
www.actoncourt.com
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Our 50 members have fun and raise money for charity with four concerts each year. We enjoy singing a great variety of music from major classical works to lighter songs from musicals and folk songs.
There are no auditions, but singers who can read music are especially welcome. We meet Tuesdays at 7.30pm in Alveston Methodist Church, and welcome new members (particularly tenors and basses!).
Fascinating Rhythm is one of the UK's top female close harmony singing groups. We love to sing together and entertain audiences in all kinds of venues including concerts, social evenings, charity events, competitions and festivals. Singing unaccompanied in 4 part harmony, we perform a wide range of songs such as Come Fly With Me, Sweet Dreams, One Moment In Time, One Fine Day, Raining Men and I Have Dreamed.
We rehearse every Thursday from 7.30-10pm at King George Memorial Hall, Rangeworthy.
Click below if you would like further information about joining us or hiring us for your event.
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For more information please contact Ralph Shallcross on 01454 416882 or by email below.
Held at Turnberries Community Centre
Tel: 01454 852705
Caedmon Complex, Bristol Road, BS35 3JA
Tel: 01454 414880
Although her illness and disability makes regular live work difficult, Thornbury's Judy Cockwell has extensive experience as a recording musician and songwriter. Writing, playing and recording her own and other peoples material, she delights in blending traditional and innovative sounds. For more information, please visit her website.
23 Castle Court, Thornbury BS35 2XN
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Open to children in Thornbury and Yate, this is one of two development centres which meet on Saturday mornings and provide the ideal way to begin ensemble music making with other players of a similar age and standard. It is part of South Gloucestershire Music Hub.
We promote music you won't hear anywhere else around here - early music, mostly mediaeval, traditional music from throughout Europe and beyond, and the occasional contemporary surprise. Regular concerts, workshops and other events.
For more information call Peter:
austmusic.org
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Tel: 01454 414711
THE OCTAVES is a singing group for girls and boys aged 7 to 11, open to children from all schools and churches.
They are available to sing at functions in and around Thornbury. OCTAVES stands for Our Children in Thornbury Are Very Enthusiastic Singers!
If that sounds like you or a child you know, come and join us at St Mary’s Church. Further information from 01454 411253 or by email below.
This happens every Monday, 9pm-11pm(ish). It's free to attend, and anyone can perform. There are two microphones and a guitar provided, and songs and poetry are equally welcome :)
If you would like accompaniment, please post on the official Facebook page below.
Rural Arts South Gloucestershire is the Rural & Community Arts Touring Scheme for South Gloucestershire. It provides a choice of high quality arts events for local communities. These include performances by professional companies, workshops and films, usually held in village halls, schools or community centres.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer RASG promoter, would like a brochure or to join our mailing list, please click below or call 01249 701628/712618 Monday to Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 10am-4pm.
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The Band meets in Slimbridge once a week. We also have a Learner band who work each year towards one or two main concerts. We are a non-competing band and our members play purely for pleasure. Some of the players do perform with other competing bands in the area.
The role of the senior centre is to take musicians from across South Gloucestershire to the next level with their music making. They will be rehearsing and performing at a high level and expanding their musical experiences with other dedicated performers and expert professional musicians. Wind, Jazz and Youth orchestras are the backbone of the senior centre with additional opportunities for chamber groups.
This choir is run by South Gloucestershire Twinning Forum and meets on Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9pm at St Andrew's Methodist Church and Youth Club, Elm Park (off the A38), Filton BS34 7PS. All twinners, friends and new members are welcome. For more information, please email Carole below.
We are a blues and Rock n Roll band associated with the Thornbury Swing Band. We are available for dances, parties, fetes etc. The money we raise is for our chosen charity “Hammer Out”. Contact Gary on 07774 144000 or click below.
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All children who play a string, brass, wind or percussion instrument are welcome at our friendly music centre. We meet on Saturday mornings at Marlwood School and offer orchestral provision, string and wind band ensembles, music theory, musicianship and singing, with an Advanced Music Programme led by visiting professional musicians, and regular concerts at local venues.
Children from Yate and the wider area welcome to join.
(Regret no guitars at this stage, but please e mail to register interest.)
www.thornbury-music.org
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Thornbury Choral Society's main concerts, usually with full orchestra, are held in May and November. Performances have included works by composers as varied as Bach, Elgar, Orff, Mozart, Tippett and Verdi.
Competent singers - particularly tenors - are always welcome to join the Society and the usual membership is between 100 and 120. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings at the Thornbury United Reformed Church between September and May.
The venue for the Thornbury Choral Society concerts and workshop is the Castle School, Thornbury.
If you would like to try us out at a couple of rehearsals or would like more information please ring either the Chairman, Su Joyce on 01454-260542 or the Secretary Jos Gregson on 01454-613150. There are no auditions required.
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Based at The Chantry
Tel: 078910 36145 or 01453 845193
We meet once a month to appreciate entertainment by British Country Music Artists, either as a listener or dancer (couples/line dancing/or just freestyle). We guarantee a good night out with a friendly atmosphere. Come dressed or casual. There is a large dance floor with a bar, raffle and food for sale. All shows start at 8pm, admission £5.50. For more information, contact Nancy on 01454 632135 or by email.
We are an amateur group which performs a pantomime, concert and a main show every year at Thornbury's Armstrong Hall. We are a dedicated, close knit group and also organise regular social activities. New members are always welcome, as well as backstage crew.
All enquiries 01454 853947 or look at our website.
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Founded in 2002, the orchestra has grown rapidly and now performs large symphonic works. While aiming for high standards, we remain a fun, friendly and enthusiastic group. Players need to be of a good standard and wishing to improve. Recent works played by the orchestra include Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and excerpts from Holst’s The Planets.
Rehearsals are at 19:45 on alternate Wednesdays at the United Reform Church, Thornbury, plus some sectional rehearsals on the other Wednesdays.
The orchestra welcomes membership and booking enquiries. Please visit our website for contact details.
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The inspiration of the late saxophone player Richard Gulliver, the band is made up of musicians from Thornbury and its surrounds, who are from all walks of life, and who share a common aim of providing good quality entertainment.
The band performs throughout the year at concerts, weddings and parties, with an annual Christmas concert. We play Swing instrumental numbers from the 1930s to modern times.
Money raised is donated to our nominated charity Hammer Out, and others. For more information call Chris on 01454 411761.
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Thornbury Theatregoers helps you enjoy the theatre without the worry of driving or parking at night. We organise around ten coach trips a year to see plays, classical concerts, ballets and light operas.
We book accessible seats and regularly visit Theatre Royal Bath, Everyman at Cheltenham, Bristol Old Vic, Hippodrome and Colston Hall.
If you are interested in joining, please visit our website or email for more information.
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The band plays a wide range of music at a variety of events throughout the year in Thornbury and surrounding areas. The band is enthusiastically supported with around 25 members, the age range is (approx.) 12 to 65+. New players are always welcome.
For more information or to become a player, supporter or sponsor, please contact Stephen Hall, Chairman, on 01454 617441 or click below.
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