Manager Paul Hodges said: “We are delighted that the Thornbury Castle Band will be joining us at the garden centre. We hope the band makes Mother’s Day extra special for mums.”

Thornbury Castle Band is a brass band, which was first established in 1980 when it formed as the Thornbury Junior Band. In 1990 it changed its name to Thornbury Castle Band allowing children and adults to join.

The band has 25 members and plays a wide range of music including pop songs, classic brass band numbers and film music.

For more information, please call Wyevale Thornbury Garden Centre on 01454 412 247.
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Who is it for? Singers, dancers, DJs, musicians, presenters/communicators and engineers

What is it? Performance development, studio recording, biblical studies, understanding culture, live performances, mission opportunities to the poor plus much more!

How long is it for? One year, beginning in October 2010

Who are the tutors? Artists and producers including ngm’s dance crew, Luv Esther cast and DJ Studious. Also masterclasses from Sacred, Wigwam, Andy Hunter, David Reidy (Hillsong) and other music industry artists.

Where is it? ngm’s Caedmon Complex. A £3 million state of the art centre including 2 recording studios, dance studio, performance venue, sound proofed rehearsal rooms and more, all set in amazing grounds.

For more details and an application pack: 01454 414880 or email below.
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RO:TORO play traditional bagpipes, played in Estonia since the 14th Century, that blend with contemporary jazz saxophone and percussion on bowls and basins(!) to create a unique fusion of ancient and modern. Presented with style and wit, wild, earthy and great fun. The only place in S.Glos they can be seen.

Concert with supper. Tickets £10 from Roger Watkins on 01454 260530.
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Community Singing Workshop for all from 8 to 80+ years. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. All abilities welcome – relaxed atmosphere - No music to read.

£3 (£1.50 concessions), no need to book. FFI contact Philippa on 01454 852705 or by email.
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Set in the same era as last year's successful version of Fiddler on the Roof, yet demonstrating such a different picture of life on the other side of the world, more than 50 young people, who together make up the Northavon Youth Theatre Company, are proud to display their versatility by staging a brand new version of an old favourite: Half A Sixpence, this Easter.

This is the musical that gave star status to a young Tommy Steele, in the rôle of Arthur Kipps, both on stage and screen and NYTC is delighted to be one of the first groups in the country to bring this exciting revival to audiences.

Seats will once again be at a premium for this celebrated group, which is now in its 34th year of bringing high quality youth productions to Thornbury, and has an impressive list of theatrical awards, plus more than 40 successful productions to its credit.

Half A Sixpence is based on the novel Kipps by HG Wells and tells the story of a young man who meets eccentric actor Harry Chitterlow and suddenly finds himself unexpectedly rich. He is consequently transported from a poor existence and a seemingly everlasting draper's apprenticeship, 'All In The Cause of Economy', to becoming 'A Proper Gentleman'. Arthur has three soul mates and close friends in Sid, Pearce and Buggins, plus their female counterparts: Kate, Victoria and Flo and a childhood sweetheart named Ann, but they are all quickly forgotten when he befriends the Walsingham family, especially the beautiful Helen, although he sings that 'She's Too Far Above Me'. He wins her over, however, and in spite of exchanging a lover's token with Ann ('Half A Sixpence') plans to marry Helen! He comes to his senses and realises Ann is the girl for him and they enjoy a blissful wedding ~ 'Flash, Bang, Wallop! with their friends, but then Artie's big plans cause a rift when Ann tells us: 'I Know What I Am'.

To find out whether money does bring happiness to this young man, or if he learns a different lesson, join NYTC for a musical comedy that will appeal to all ages, with an eleven-piece orchestra bringing nearly 30 numbers to life, including some great song and dance classics! With special party rates and Family Tickets available on Good Friday, demand for seats will be high, so to avoid disappointment, either ring: 01454 613172, call into our Box Office at Wildings, Thornbury High Street from 15 March, or post your booking to: NYTC, c/o Jarvis Woodhouse Events Ltd, 19 High Street, Thornbury, South Glos BS35 2AE.
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Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.

A good crowd attended the first show of the year. As the previous month evening had to be cancelled due to the bad weather. Good news is the duo Spur will now make an appearance at our Christmas show instead in December. We welcomed many new faces to the club and hope to see you all again very soon.

Our act for February was the local duo McCoy Country (Mike & Tim), they have a lot of followers in the surrounding areas. Mike on the vocals sang the old & new classics such as Cattle Call, Okie from Muskogee, Crazy Little Thing Called Love. With the song Auctioneer Mike rattles of all of the bids, as if you were in an auction sale room.

Tim showed his talent with his guitar instrumentals tunes on the guitar, playing the tunes such as Apache. Even the crowd had chance to sing along too, joining in the tunes like can’t help falling in love by Elvis, and them to howl along to the turn of Ghost riders in the sky. To end the night we ended with favourites songs of the club, ‘Where are we going to live when we get home’ and Happy Trails. Dance floor was kept full for most of the evening.

If you have not been to this club, it is worth a visit. A friendly atmosphere will await you.

Come along and join us for our next evening on Saturday 10th April when we will have three artists on one evening. We will have Steve Chase and Middy & Dean Austin all from the north and midland area of the country. It will be one evening’s entertainment not to be missed. An evening of pure Country Music to enjoy.
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The Prize is £250 and a place to show off the talent at The Christmas Light Switch On.

To apply click below to visit our website, follow the links and post the form back to J&N’s. We will then contact you by Email or Text Message to confirm your audition time and date.

Please ensure you bring with you any music you may require. We can supply karaoke versions of songs. Please check that we have the song you require before your audition. If you are planning to wear an outfit during your audition the only place to change is in the toilets. Please don’t wear anything that will cause problems with your act. Health and safety is important for everyone during the day. If you are under 16 please bring an adult with you.

We welcome your friends and family to support your audition in the main hall. If your friends and family wish to watch your act, all we ask is that they make a donation per person towards our Charity “The Wallace & Gromit Grand Appeal”. We will also be holding a Raffle during the weekend.

You will need to bring with you a packed lunch - you may be in the holding room for some time depending on the numbers of acts, soft drinks and small snacks are available from the Club Bar during the day.
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Who is it for? Singers, dancers, DJs, musicians, presenters/communicators and engineers

What is it? Performance development, studio recording, biblical studies, understanding culture, live performances, mission opportunities to the poor plus much more!

How long is it for? One year, beginning in October 2010

Who are the tutors? Artists and producers including ngm’s dance crew, Luv Esther cast and DJ Studious. Also masterclasses from Sacred, Wigwam, Andy Hunter, David Reidy (Hillsong) and other music industry artists.

Where is it? ngm’s Caedmon Complex. A £3 million state of the art centre including 2 recording studios, dance studio, performance venue, sound proofed rehearsal rooms and more, all set in amazing grounds.

For more details and an application pack: 01454 414880 or email below.
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What with Mendelssohn’s atmospheric seascape and Bruch’s meditation on popular folk melodies, the first half of the programme offers a double Scotch! And more “Northern Lights” illuminate the second half as Sibelius’ majestic fifth symphony fills the air– a breathtaking voyage that culminates in a resplendent brass driven finale.
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Words and music complementing each other in a scintillating night of stories, poems, music, comedy and improvisation. Presented in association with UK Touring agency.
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Community Singing Workshop for all from 8 to 80+ years. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. All abilities welcome – relaxed atmosphere - No music to read.

£3 (£1.50 concessions), no need to book. FFI contact Philippa on 01454 852705 or by email.
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Conductor Christopher Hill, Leader Janet Lewis. A welcome return to the Festival for the local group of orchestral musicians playing a varied programme featuring soloist Rosemary Stoner playing Edward Lalo's Cello Concerto.
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The Baroque Chamber Music group playing music from the Sixteenth to the Eightenth Centuries.
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Come along and listen to some cool jazz at the Mezze.
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Come along, listen and join in at The Anchor.
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Returning to Thornbury following her 2006 appearance with Girl Talk, Claire has been voted the Best Vocalist in the British Jazz Awards for the sixth time. A quality evening of cool jazz is guaranteed. Presented in association with The John Boddy Agency.
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Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.

With soloist Madeline Crosbee. Tickets, priced £10, are available from Jenny West on 01453 843497 or Mike James 07817 406774.

TICKETS FOR THE HARALD HAUGAARD CONCERT ARE NOW AVAILABLE: Adults £8, Children £6, Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children: £25)

Contact Kay Rea on 01454 260364 or email below for further details.

This event is being staged in association with “Razzle”.

2010 marks the 150th anniversary of St George’s Church in Falfield. Please come and help us celebrate this landmark occasion by joining in with our special events during the year.
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Community Singing Workshop for all from 8 to 80+ years. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. All abilities welcome – relaxed atmosphere - No music to read.

£3 (£1.50 concessions), no need to book. FFI contact Philippa on 01454 852705 or by email.
www.getsinging.co.uk
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