10am-12noon, Thornbury United Reformed Church
In aid of Hammer Out, this year's church charity.
10am-12.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Halls
- R is for raspberries
- A is for apples
- I is for irresistible plums
- N is for new potatoes
- B is for beetroot
- O is for onions
- W is for walnuts
Also in Thornbury soon - a multi-coloured, annual event with stalls on the ground and upper floors (access via lift), with lots of wonderful bargains - from home made cakes, jams, chutneys and handmade goods to bargain toiletries and books galore.
Toasted teacakes, tea, coffee and home made cakes will be served all morning in the Rainbow Cafe on the ground floor.
So, why not come along - there will be something for everyone, including early Christmas gifts. The church's annual Rainbow Fair is in aid of church funds and the Matthew Rusike Children's Home in Zimbabwe. There will be stalls representing colours of the rainbow and more.
Note the date in your diary. Don't miss it!
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11am, Thornbury United Reformed Church
Rev Heather Pencavel and Your Call drama group; non-perishable gifts to go to the Salvation Army.
12.45pm Harvest Lunch, with speaker from Hammer Out. No charge for lunch, but please phone 415331 to book.
October, Caedmon Complex, Thornbury
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7.30pm, United Reformed Church
A light-hearted evening to celebrate Quaker week. Rosie Bailey will read some of UA Fanthorpe's poems, some of which have been set to music. For more details contact Maggie Jeffery on 01454 413535.
Friday’s presentation will be 7–9pm and Saturday’s either 2-4pm or 7–9pm, Caedmon Complex, Bristol Road, Thornbury, BS35 3JA
This is a special invitation for you to come and join us in celebrating God’s faithfulness.
Sing along to that classic Heartbeat favourite “Come on and Celebrate” once more (we will be showing some exclusive never seen before clips of us both in Heartbeat!) and be the first people to hear a song performed from my new musical inspired by the prodigal son.
We also have some very special guests coming and cameo performances from On Off Switch, our new urban dance crew, Release and the new production of Songs from the Shows! Tickets are £5 (suggested donation). For more information and leaflets for your church, or to buy your tickets call 01454 414880.
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7.30pm, St Mary's Church, Thornbury
With Canon David Self. Organised by Thornbury Churches Together.
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7.30pm, United Reformed Church, Thornbury
The theme of One World Week 2010 is "Peacing Together One World", and we are privileged to welcome Francoise Pinteaux-Jones who is a member of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI).
She will be sharing some of her experiences from living among the Palestinian people and accompanying them in their daily lives, wherever they are at risk of harassment by soldiers or settlers.
There will also be some stalls, hopefully with an opportunity to sample and purchase some Palestinian products.
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7.30pm, Thornbury United Reformed Church
Performed by Longwell Green Orchestra. Tickets £5 from the church on Saturday mornings. Proceeds to Hammer Out.
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November, 2–4.30pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Eastbury Road, Thornbury
St Mary’s and St Paul’s Churches are calling all primary school aged children to come and join us for our Children’s Activity Weekend, with games, crafts, songs, drama and much, more more.
Cost £2 per child. More information and registration forms available from Ruth Wong 01454 413905.
As well as celebration meetings, BCF aims to develop a variety of special prayer and worship events.
BCF Office, Severn Ridge, 29 Gloucester Road, Almondsbury
Bristol, BS32 4HH
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We work where the need is greatest, regardless of religion, through local organisations in more than 50 of the world's poorest countries. At home and overseas, Christian Aid campaigns to change the structures that keep people poor, challenging inequality and injustice.
The West office in Thornbury supports the work of hundreds of churches and thousands of volunteers in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
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The meetings are usually on the third Sunday of the month at St Mary's Church room. Contact Tom Usherwood (01454 412238) for details.
Our onsite chapel and reception rooms will be yours for the day to hold whatever kind of service you wish; traditional, ecological, religious or humanist, and our experienced team will be on hand to help you arrange every detail and guide you through this difficult time.
We offer a full 24 hour funeral directing service and can help you to arrange a funeral at your local church or crematorium as well as at Memorial Woodlands itself.
If you are arranging a funeral now or making plans for the future, please do come to see our beautiful grounds for yourself and learn about our range of services, funeral plans and woodland memorials. We’ll give you all the time, support and advice you need.
Memorial Woodlands Woodland Cemetery: Earthcott Green, Alveston, Bristol BS35 3TA
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We are part of Community Money Advice, which assists churches and other community organisations in setting up debt advice centres in their local community and supports us in the work we do.
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- Promote harmonious relations between people of different faiths in the local authority area of South Gloucestershire.
- Involve faith groups in the civic life of South Gloucestershire, giving them a representative voice.
- Improve the quality of life for local people by working together on agreed projects, demonstrating partnership between different faiths.
- Encourage dialogue and provide an opportunity for faith organisations to network with each other and relevant bodies.
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As well as providing meeting places for church groups, the wider community is encouraged to make use of the two halls.
The Hall can be booked for both society and private use through the Benefice Office on 01454 281900 who retain the diary and details of hire charges.
For more information, please contact Robin Pencavel (Hon Sec, TCT) on 01454 632064 or by email below.
For more information, contact clerk Elizabeth Sidwell on 01454 412975.
The Guild is run by the United Reformed Church and the Methodist Church, meeting in the two churches in alternate months.
