The club is managed by a Committee operating under a Constitution and is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society and to the Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies.
Anyone interested finding out more can contact the Secretary, Frank Wells, on 01454 415443 or by email below.
Working parties are free, of course. Tools are provided. Guided walks are £1 per person. Illustrated talks: £3 (non-members welcome).
Castle Quarry Activity Centre is in Tytherington, in a beautiful natural setting. Choose from indoor climbing, archery, shooting, caving, open canoeing or our 80 metre aerial runway.
All instructors are qualified and experienced - all necessary safety equipment is supplied. One call takes care of it all - 01454 411474
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All those who have registered an interest in the Eastwood site will stay on the list for allotment sites in the area.
Meanwhile start small. How about growing parsley on the kitchen window sill? Or try bean sprouts, all you need is an empty jam jar, a piece of cloth, a rubber band and a dark cupboard. Delicious fresh salad in no time at all.
In addition the park boasts a Victorian Walled Garden, woodland walk, adventure playground, rockery and fishing lake.
Refreshments are available from the café year round with seasonal snacks and cakes prepared fresh every day. Next door to the café sits the farm shop stocked with a selection of locally sourced produce, toys and gifts.
Old Down Manor sits in the grounds of the country park and from Spring 2011 will be available for private hire and weddings.
Foxholes Lane, Tockington, BS32 4PG
Tel: 0845 6830730
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We have regular social events such as skittles evenings, quiz nights, barbecues and the like, and there is always a Christmas dinner.
However, we are more than just a walking club. The Ramblers is a registered charity and one of its aims is to campaign to keep the footpath network open.
Please visit our website below for details of our walks.
Thomas Dagg gave the field to Thornbury in 1546, so we tend what must be some of the oldest allotments in the country.
There are 120 allotments, and the Association has over 100 members. It organises social events such as the Summer BBQ, the Autumn Talk, the Christmas Meal as well as distributing monthly newsletters, running the Allotment Shop and offering discounts to some local retailers.
Gillingstool Primary School has a large plot which offers all pupils the opportunity to grow and eat their own produce.
Membership costs just a couple of pounds a year, and brings many benefits. You don't need to be a plot holder to become a member. We have discounted seeds, competitive prices on gardening items, guest speakers and visits.
If you would like to become a member, or be added to the waiting list for a plot, click the website link below.
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The garden features a pergola, solar-powered water feature, interesting display of rocks and fossils from Aust Cliff and windchimes, amongst other things. It involves local groups, including the disabled and local schools, as well as the wider community.
The garden, which can be made fully secure, is open everyday during daylight hours. If you have an event that you would like to hold in the garden, please contact us. For more info download our brochure or visit our website.
Download our leaflet (PDF, 743k)
Upper Bath Road, Thornbury, behind new apartments in Market Square
Its objectives are:
- To bring enjoyment to its members through an appreciation and love of the countryside.
- To endeavour to preserve footpaths and means of access to the countryside.
Contact Mary Cowley on 0117 910 4974 for more information.
3rd-5th September, 10am-4pm, Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston, BS35 3SY
Jekka’s Herb Farm is a specialist nursery just 10 miles north of Bristol, growing over 600 herb varieties organically for mail order. The farm is usually closed to the public, so Open Days are a great opportunity to browse and buy amongst the scents and senses of some rare and beautiful herb species, meet award winning writer and broadcaster, Jekka McVicar, and attend her (pre-bookable) herb workshops, plus a FREE farm tour.
Certified organic by the Soil Association, the farm is a haven for bees, birds and butterflies. In fact, the UK Government’s own advisors found that plant, insect and bird life is up to 50% greater on organic farms. The September Open Days begin on the first day of the Soil Association Organic Fortnight 2010, promoting organic as an everyday choice, and the Open Days feature an end-of-season herb plant sale – an excellent opportunity to stock up on perennial bargains for autumn planting (the best time in all to plant hardy, perennial herbs).
Seasonal, locally sourced refreshments available. Click below for further details.
www.jekkasherbfarm.com
2.30-5.30pm, Jubilee Hall and Youth Centre and Fields opposite St. Helen’s School
Supporting health charities BRACE and CARE, Youth Centre Roof Fund and other local projects.
To be opened by Mrs Joan Hawkins (Alveston’s own supporter of allotments, arts and charities). Entrance to all events by lucky draw programme only £1 Adult / 50p child (5-16 years), under 5s free.
Lots to do and see including:
- Viewing of flowers, vegetables, cakes and crafts
- Cream Teas and other refreshments
- Raffle with generous prizes
- Displays and lots of activities
- Music from Mo, Mac ‘n’ Me
- Marlwood School Music
- Dancing and Martial Arts and Tai Chi displays
- Skittles and Boules to try!
- Tug of War Competition
- Tethered Hot Air balloon
- Craft and Charity Stalls
- Community Showcase
- Lucky Programme - Food Hamper prize
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7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston
Pam Forrest - Alveston Gardens
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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10–12th September, Highnam, Near Gloucester
The River, music, surf, ecology, talks, heritage, food, film, art, poetry, pig roast, cider, camping.
www.magnificentsevern.co.uk/The_M...
10am-1pm, Thornbury Bookshop, High Street, Thornbury (coinciding with the Thornbury Food Fair)
New House Farm is a small dairy farm of 140 acres in Tytherington, Gloucestershire. It is run by Bill, Richard and Tom Cornock, and has been in the Cornock family since the 1840s. In a beautiful and diverse collection of photographs, A Year on a Farm captures the day to day workings of a family-run farm in the south Gloucestershire countryside. Tree planting, hedge laying, ploughing fields, planting maize, making hay, calving cows, picking fruit: these are all activities which make up the farming year, set against the striking changing landscape of the region.
As well as depicting the various activities which make up farming life, A Year on a Dairy Farm introduces the characters that make it happen, and the animals, farm, domestic and wild, which are the lifeblood of the farm. Originally intended as a very personal book for immediate family only, A Year on a Farm is a perfect record of what makes a dairy farm tick at all times of the year and in all weathers.
www.thornburybookshop.co.uk
10am, Meet at the top of Thornbury Leisure Centre car park
Walk in Filnore Woods led by Allan Burberry.
www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk
The Meadow, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley
The Stroke Association is urging cyclists to take part in a 42 mile cycle ride between Berkley Castle and Chepstow Castle.
This will be the second year of the event which saw 170 people kick-start the challenge last year.
Steve Chesworth, Regional Fundraising Manager for The Stroke Association explained: “Last year was incredibly successful and we are very much looking forward to celebrating the second year of the event with even more people taking part.
“Besides the amazing scenery you can enjoy along the route, you will have the opportunity to join cyclists from a range of ages and levels of fitness and bring your friends and family too.
“It is estimated that 1,440 people in Gloucestershire will have a stroke each year and 653 people will die from stroke. By taking part in this challenge, your fundraising efforts will help us to combat stroke in people of all ages through research and campaigning and by offering support to people who have been affected.”
Regular exercise can significantly reduce your risk of stroke by helping to lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for stroke.
Taking part in Castle 2 Castle challenge will not only help you to lower your risk of stroke but will also help raise funds to enable The Stroke Association to continue to offer support to people in Gloucestershire.
Participants will be offered a choice of five routes. These include a 42 mile circular course starting at either Berkeley or Chepstow Castle, a 21 mile route from either castle or a 10 mile route starting and finishing at Berkley Castle.
Places are available for a £10 registration fee (£20 for families) and participants are asked to raise a minimum of £50 (£90 per family).
For a free information pack and to register please contact the Castle 2 Castle Events team on 0117 953 1200 or email below.
www.berkeley-castle.com
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10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
This one day hands-on course will be run by Richard Lutwyche, Treasurer and Honorary Vice President of the Gloucestershire Old Spot Pig Society. The course will cover every aspect of keeping pigs from selecting your first pigs to breeding and selling meat.
For more information, please click below.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
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10am-12noon, Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG
Old Down Country Park is delighted to offer a series of Art Classes to be held over the Autumn. A ten week course commencing September 29th with weekly Wednesday sessions at 10am for 2 hours is open to all grades and types of artist - expert or beginner.
Additionally there are two full day courses one in October and one in November concentrating on different aspects of Art.
Click below to download the flier giving more information or please contact Simon Gould at ODCP on 01454 414081 or by email below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/obj/Art Fli...
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10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
This one day course will give you a complete introduction to keeping sheep, whether as lawnmowers, pets or fattening lambs. We will also cover an introduction to breeding your own lambs and what is involved. We will explain all about choosing your breed, managing their grazing, routine maintenance, health and the rules and regulations of keeping sheep. The lecturer is Jules Moore.
For more information, please click below.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
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Saturday 2 October 11am and 2pm
Riddle’s Cider, Oak Farm, Oldbury Lane, Thornbury BS35 1RD Tel: 07877 413298
Take a tour of the cider orchard and learn to identify varieties of apples such as Yarlington Mill and Sheep’s Nose, see the cider making process using a 100 year old cider press. Maximum 30 per tour.
Tel: 07877 413298 to book a place.
This event is part of the 'Taste' Local Food & Drink Festival. Unless mentioned, all events are FREE – just turn up. Bookings are only necessary where stated for individual events. Bookings are taken separately by each producer, so please contact them directly in order to book your place.
South Gloucestershire Council is responsible for organising the Festival but does not take responsibility for actual visits or sampling of produce.
Remember, in some cases you will be visiting working farms and walking on rough and muddy ground. Please take care on all visits and wear appropriate footwear and clothing. All information is correct at time of uploading, but it's worth checking details before setting out.
www.southgloslocalfood.org
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Sunday 3 October 2pm-5pm
Camphill Communities, Sheiling School, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HP
Tel: 01454 412194
Visit the beautiful, biodynamic certified gardens set
in historic parkland - a farm with rare breed animals,
a working horse and gardens producing fruit and
vegetables for use by the school and sold to the local
community.
This event is part of the 'Taste' Local Food & Drink Festival. Unless mentioned, all events are FREE – just turn up. Bookings are only necessary where stated for individual events. Bookings are taken separately by each producer, so please contact them directly in order to book your place.
South Gloucestershire Council is responsible for organising the Festival but does not take responsibility for actual visits or sampling of produce.
Remember, in some cases you will be visiting working farms and walking on rough and muddy ground. Please take care on all visits and wear appropriate footwear and clothing. All information is correct at time of uploading, but it's worth checking details before setting out.
www.southgloslocalfood.org
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