Welcome to our environment and nature section.
We have a summary of forthcoming events on the right, and for more events and information on organisations, click on one of the categories below.
• Click here for country pursuits, horticultural and countryside-related groups and events.
• Click here for environmental groups and organisations and campaigns.
• Click here for wildlife and conservation events and organisations.
• Read about Sustainable Thornbury's Energy Efficiency Project,
• the background on the Make a Difference campaign,
• or read about energy-saving ideas.
• Read about the award-winning work of the Thornbury in Bloom team.
Recycling food is better than sending it to landfill, but save yourself time and money by using up what you have already bought!
SITA UK - We want to live in a world where there is no more waste.
The proposed new power station would generate low-carbon electricity for millions of homes. It could create up to 800 jobs and many thousands more during construction.
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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
Memorial Woodlands Westbury office: 18 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3DU
Call free on 0800 612 2158 or click below.
SITA UK - We want to live in a world where there is no more waste.
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston
Plants of the American Hot and Cold Deserts, with Pam Forrest
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, with a guest speaker to enlighten us on all manner of things "gardening".
For more information, please call Frank on 01454 415443 or email below.
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10am, meet at the kissing gate entrance to the Fishponds on Manor Walk
It is planned to carry out coppicing, path clearance and removal of any litter that has accumulated.
As always, please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Be prepared for wet and muddy conditions. Strong gloves are also recommended.
Dave has a "slasher", 2 loppers and some litter pickers. Allan Burberry will also be bringing some tools.
For more information, please contact Dave Rowley on 01454 412941 or by email below.
www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk
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7.30pm, Community Orchard
This group meets on the second Thursday of each month. Join the list for receiving locations by sending a blank e-mail to the address below.
www.sustainablethornbury.org/Proj...
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10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
Sock knitting certainly is addictive. This workshop is for knitters who have not knitted socks before and would like to learn the basic techniques.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
9am-1pm, St Mary Centre, Thornbury
Farmers Markets held on the first and third Thursday of every month provide a unique flavour to your shopping experience.
www.stmarycentre.co.uk/events.asp
10am-1pm, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Court Farm, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE
Winterbourne Medieval Barn Force is a small crew of dedicated friends who enjoy improving and maintaining the physical aspects of the barn and its immediate environment. We work as a group one Saturday a month, rain or shine, with a tea and coffee break somewhere in the middle.
If you would like to join us in this often satisfying work, please just show up and pitch in. Everyone is welcome.
www.winterbournebarn.org.uk
7.30pm, The Chantry
Forum: The Re-Economy project.
www.sustainablethornbury.org
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Thornbury
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967 or click below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...
7.30pm at Old Bakery Annexe, Armstrong Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury
Illustrated talk by Steve Nicholls.
The first Europeans to set foot on North America stood in awe of the natural abundance before them. The skies were filled with birds, seas and rivers teemed with fish, and the forests and grasslands were a hunter's dream, with populations of game too abundant and diverse to even fathom. It's no wonder these first settlers thought they had discovered a paradise of sorts.
Steve is an award-winning, television documentary producer and director. Whilst working at the BBC’s Natural History Unit, he produced programmes for ‘Wildlife on One’ and ‘Natural World’. He was series producer on the hugely successful series, ‘Alien Empire’.
In addition, he has written Paradise Land, a highly acclaimed environmental history of North America. He is also vice-chair of the Avon Wildlife Trust.
http://spnicholls.com/
Entrance: £3
www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk
9.30am, Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury
Jenny, from Sense Africa, will guide you through a wealth of knowledge about how to get the best out of an African safari, from what to wear and listen for to weird and wonderful facts about specific wildlife.
Learn how to track animals and try out your new skills to see whether you are an 'Ace Tracker'!
Arrive at 3pm in the Tudor Hall for the informative talk, this will be followed by a delicious traditional cream tea.
£18.50 per person
Stay the night based on two people sharing - we are offering a special rate of £150.00 per night to include accommodation in a classic bedchamber and full English breakfast. Single occupancy £105.00 Quote 'Events'
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_c...
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10am-4pm, meet at Sheiling School, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HP
Friends of Park Farm Medieval Fishponds have arranged an archaeological survey of two of the historic ponds within the Sheiling School estate.
The details of this event are yet to be finalised. However it is likely to be of another pond on land owned by Camphill Communities Thornbury (of which the Sheiling School is part). The good news is that this pond is DRY.
The survey will be led by Paul Driscoll (the South Gloucestershire Council Community Archaeologist). Training will be provide under the auspices of the SCARP initiative, a Heritage Lottery Funded project to help local groups research their historic environment.
Participants should bring packed lunches and drinks. A room will be provided for lunch breaks, and toilet facilities will be available. As this investigation is taking place in the Winter it is very weather dependent. Suitable clothing and footwear are essential. In the event that the weather prevents work on site, we will be looking into what can be done to occupy the time we are unable to work.
For more information, please contact Dave Rowley on 01454 412941 or by email below. He will email interested parties with more details nearer the date.
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11am-4pm, Edward Jenner Museum, Berkeley
Garden Admission Only.
Dr Jenner's Garden will once again be open as part of the National Gardens Open Scheme 2012. This is an exclusive chance to visit Dr Jenner's Garden off season. Come and explore, see the snowdrops and even visit Dr Jenner's Temple of Vaccinia!
Our Old Cyder House gift shop will be open, light refreshments will be available along with crafts and free trails for children.
Tickets are just £2.50, children go free and all ticket proceeds go to NGS.
www.jennermuseum.com/events.php
