Activities, information and support for new mums and dads.
Keep the kids busy over the school holidays and half-term breaks.
Youth groups and organisations.
Find out about Scouting in Thornbury:
Sports teams and clubs for under-18s.
In the local organisations section, find out about Thornbury St John Ambulance's Badger (ages 5-10) and Cadet (ages 10-17) sections.
Need a day out with the kids? Here are some ideas for you.
In the sport and leisure section we have:
Library information, opening hours, activities and events.
School admissions information and term dates are in the education section, along with:
Our preschool section lists nurseries, kindergartens and toddler groups in the Thornbury area.
Local primary and secondary schools are listed in our schools section.
If you're looking for extra tuition for the kids, visit our tuition section.
Kids being kids, you'll probably need our health section at some point:
Doctors surgeries, hospitals and NHS information.
And in our celebrations section you'll find everything you need for kids' parties and family photos, including:
Party activities, pamper parties, bouncy castles.
Venues for parties and functions.
Entertainers to liven up your event.
Equipment hire, balloons and decorations.
St Mary Centre
In aid of tackling eating disorders, obesity and fussy eaters in early childhood, Jo Green is going public with her little chefs from the Magic of Food Cookery Classes. Come and see their showcase 11am to 1pm.
The programme will include:
☺ Working methods for getting your child on to the “healthy eating” idea, where Jo explains early building foundations etc.
☺ How is it all linked to using fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch!
☺ How this supports our local economy and the use of local food supplies!
☺ The need to reintroduce cookery skills in schools - Jo will integrate a school competition announcement for 4 winners.
For more information, please contact Jo Green below.
www.themagicoffood.co.uk
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Edward Jenner Museum
Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May 12 - 5pm
As the Archaeological Dig draws to a close Dr Jenner's House will be providing a daily tour of the dig in Jenner's Garden, included with admission. There will also be half term craft and colouring activities and Free Friday on Friday 31st May. Something for everyone!
www.jennermuseum.com
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Old Down Country Park
1pm – 4pm on the Manor House Lawns. Bring a Teddy, a blanket and a Picnic. Children's Storytelling, games and a treasure hunt with Nessy. Free with Park Entry.
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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Thornbury Library
11am to 12pm
Fun crafts and activities for 4 to 11-year-olds.
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Edward Jenner Museum
Visit Dr Jenner's House on Thursdays or Fridays through the month of May and join an exclusive Tour of the Archaeological Dig absolutely free!
Students of The University of Bristol Archaeology Department have returned this year to unearth the history beneath Dr Jenner's Garden during their annual excavations.
We have teamed up with the University to deliver Tours of the excavations as the dig unfolds. The Tours will be held at 2pm and 3pm every Thursday and Friday through the month of May and are absolutely FREE to anyone visiting Dr Jenner's House. Visitors who just wish to take the Tour can purchase a Tour ticket from our Front of House Team for just £2 per person.
Book up your space today, numbers are limited to 20 per tour.
If you would like to book a space in advance please call us on 01453 810631 or email below.
For the first time ever admission will be free to Dr Jenner’s House & Garden on the last Friday of every month between 12 noon and 4pm. This is a new initiative... Read more >>
www.jennermuseum.com
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Edward Jenner Museum
12-4pm
New for 2013, admission to Dr Jenner's House & Garden is FREE for individuals and families on the last Friday of every month. This new incentive will run from March until October.
Edward Jenner Museum
Visit Dr Jenner's House on Thursdays or Fridays through the month of May and join an exclusive Tour of the Archaeological Dig absolutely free!
Students of The University of Bristol Archaeology Department have returned this year to unearth the history beneath Dr Jenner's Garden during their annual excavations.
We have teamed up with the University to deliver Tours of the excavations as the dig unfolds. The Tours will be held at 2pm and 3pm every Thursday and Friday through the month of May and are absolutely FREE to anyone visiting Dr Jenner's House. Visitors who just wish to take the Tour can purchase a Tour ticket from our Front of House Team for just £2 per person.
Book up your space today, numbers are limited to 20 per tour.
If you would like to book a space in advance please call us on 01453 810631 or email below.
For the first time ever admission will be free to Dr Jenner’s House & Garden on the last Friday of every month between 12 noon and 4pm. This is a new initiative... Read more >>
www.jennermuseum.com
Email:
Edward Jenner Museum
12-4pm
Back by popular demand, Yvonne Cox of Avon and South Gloucestershire Hedgehog Rescue will be on site with some rescued hedgehogs for visitors to meet. Yvonne will also provide information about how to help hedgehogs and answer any hedgehog questions. There will also be hedgehog themed trails in the house and grounds.
All this included in admission!
Thornbury Cricket Club
Thornbury Cricket Club presents a Race Night with prizes for winning owners and jockeys.
With your commentators club captains (Trot’s, Walter & Harry).
Please come along and support the event, and have a flutter...
Acton Court
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June, 11am-5pm
Acton Court gardens will open to the public to raise funds for the NGS. Special guests will include 16th Century herb gardener Lettys Parkyn and The Hawk and Owl Trust. Acton Court gardener Nic Jones will be on site to answer questions and there will be light refreshments on sale.
Tickets £4 (at the door only cash or cheque, children under 16 free).
To celebrate the ten years since Hammer Out started, we would like to invite you to join us for an evening of celebrations, 6–11.30pm at Cattle Country, Berkeley, Gloucestershire.
This is a family evening, so bring your children with you – the playbarn will be open from 6pm to 8pm. A buffet and disco is included in the price of your tickets.
The tickets cost £9 for an adult and £6 for a child (age 6-16). A family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) is available for £28. Children aged 5 or under are free.
Places can be booked using the link below. To keep costs to a minimum, you will be emailed confirmation of payment. This will double as your entry ticket on the night.
