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Friday 25th May 2012
9.30am: Turnberrie’s Art Competition Deadline
Turnberrie's Community Centre, Thornbury

Turnberrie’s Community Centre is running an Art Competition as part of its Jubilee celebrations and would love entries from Thornbury's children.

The theme is: The Queen's Jubilee!

You could draw the Queen, her crown, her jewels, Buckingham Palace, the horse and carriage or even a bouquet of flowers that you would like to give to her! Or something of your own choice, you decide.

Our Competition Rules: Please hand in your A4 pictures to either your school or to Turnberrie’s Reception by 5pm on Friday 25th May. Please write on the back of your entry, your name, address and age group – either 4-8 years, 9-11
years or 12-16 years.

Prize for 1st place and consolation prize and certificate for runners up in each age category.

Turnberrie’s staff look forward to seeing your entries. GOOD LUCK!

For more details contact Turnberrie’s on 01454 868485 or email below.

www.turnberries.co.uk
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Saturday 26th May 2012
10am: Learn to Sew with Create and Grow, Tytherington

Learn to Sew with Create and Grow
10am-3.30pm, Mandy Gerrard's home, Tytherington

Spring 2012 dates are Saturdays March 24th, April 21st, May 19th and June 16th, and Thursdays March 22nd, April 19th, May 26th and June 21st.

A one day class for teen and adult beginners to get confident with threads, sewing machines, threading, seams and hems, culminating in making a bag with bow and zipped pouch to match.

It is £65 for the day, which includes teaching, all the equipment and fabric you need and refreshments. And of course we have Sew much fun!

Tel: 01454 411915 or 07793 373355

www.createandgrow.co.uk
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Wednesday 6th June 2012
ngm Open Day
Caedmon Complex

Caedmon Complex, Bristol Road, Thornbury

Calling all singers, dancers, musicians, technicians and DJs aged 17-25. Are you looking for a course to develop you as an artist and help you grow in your walk with God?

Come along to our Open Day to find out more! Email below to book your place.

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Thursday 7th June 2012
10.30am: Diamond Jubilee Family Fun Day
Kingswood Park

10.30am-4pm

Come along and enjoy a range of family fun activities, live music and refreshments - all with free entry.

Enjoy activities and workshops, live performances, multi sports, stalls and stands, live music and storytelling.

For more information, please click below.

www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/72...

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Saturday 16th June 2012
10am: Learn to Sew with Create and Grow, Tytherington

Learn to Sew with Create and Grow
10am-3.30pm, Mandy Gerrard's home, Tytherington

Spring 2012 dates are Saturdays March 24th, April 21st, May 19th and June 16th, and Thursdays March 22nd, April 19th, May 26th and June 21st.

A one day class for teen and adult beginners to get confident with threads, sewing machines, threading, seams and hems, culminating in making a bag with bow and zipped pouch to match.

It is £65 for the day, which includes teaching, all the equipment and fabric you need and refreshments. And of course we have Sew much fun!

Tel: 01454 411915 or 07793 373355

www.createandgrow.co.uk
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Thursday 21st June 2012
10am: Learn to Sew with Create and Grow, Tytherington

Learn to Sew with Create and Grow
10am-3.30pm, Mandy Gerrard's home, Tytherington

Spring 2012 dates are Saturdays March 24th, April 21st, May 19th and June 16th, and Thursdays March 22nd, April 19th, May 26th and June 21st.

A one day class for teen and adult beginners to get confident with threads, sewing machines, threading, seams and hems, culminating in making a bag with bow and zipped pouch to match.

It is £65 for the day, which includes teaching, all the equipment and fabric you need and refreshments. And of course we have Sew much fun!

Tel: 01454 411915 or 07793 373355

www.createandgrow.co.uk
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Saturday 7th July 2012
2012 Engage Cultural Festival, Wise Campus, Filton

Bringing our Communities together

South Gloucestershire is home to a vibrant range of communities, each with their own unique customs, culture and heritage.

Drawing visitors from around the world, the Engage festival is a multicultural event that showcases the vibrant cultures of the people that live and work in South Gloucestershire.

Engage is a dynamic and colourful celebration of world music, dance, drama, food and workshops. The Engage festival helps us to appreciate the richness of our communities through the many talented musicians, singers and dancers who participate.

As part of the celebrations, more than 250 performers will come together for a variety of exciting live performances, youth and environmental activities, interactive stalls, and an impressive feast of Indian, Mediterranean, Chinese and British food.

www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/36...

Youth groups

1st Thornbury Scout Group
1st Thornbury Scouts comprises six sections, two each of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, and provides scouting for boys and girls. There is an associated Explorer unit that meets at Sinclair Hall.
The Group is based at Sinclair Hall, Park Road and currently caters for some 160 boys and girls with an active waiting list. The Group is the largest in Cotswold Edge District and provides action and adventure for all ages between 5 and 14.

Click below for more information.

www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_s...

Area 35
Area 35 (formerly Thornbury Youth Centre) is situated within Turnberrie's Community Centre and has its own entrance. It is open for all young people between 11 and 25 with different nights for different ages.
Our facilities include, Sports hall, Coffee bar with Pool table, Table tennis table, Big Screen projector TV, DJ equipment and computers.
We run a full programme of activities including cooking, arts and crafts, photography, music, dance, sport etc.
For more information please click below or call 01454 865752.
www.youthunltd.com
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Creative Connections Art Therapy
Mustay House Studio, Tockington
Tel: 01454 612226 or mob 07787 762747

Girlguiding Thornbury District
We cover the Thornbury, Falfield and Stone area, enabling girls and young women to develop their potential and make a difference to the world. We have Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Senior Section units open to any female aged 5-26 years old supported by Guiders and helpers of all ages.
Being a Rainbow, Brownie, Guide or member of the Senior Section opens up a world of opportunities that will last a lifetime. It provides a safe, girl-only space to explore the activities, issues and possibilities that are available to girls today. Please email below for more details.
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GS
GS is a group attached to St Mary's and St Paul's Churches. It is aimed at those in secondary school and provides fellowship, fun, food and games in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.
The meetings are usually on the third Sunday of the month at St Mary's Church room. Contact Tom Usherwood (01454 412238) for details.
www.thornburyparish.org

GS+
This group started two years ago and is aimed at the older end of GS, years 11+ (ages 15+). It is intended to supplement, not replace GS, and guests are always welcome. It is planned to run on the first Sunday of each month. The Youth Emmaus course has inspired several sessions this year. A slightly quieter meeting with more emphasis on fellowship and discussion – although we still appear to find plenty of time for playing games, and people are welcome to attend either or both as they choose.
www.thornburyparish.org

Impatient Vagrant Theatre Company
Impatient Vagrant offer affordable arts activities for all ages, based at Marlwood School. As well as weekly classes for young people we regularly stage new work inspired by the local area.
Our Youth Theatre (Ages 5-16) stage regular performances. We do not hold auditions we just require lots of energy and enthusiasm.
We work in schools, youth centres and community venues with one off workshops or longer term projects. More information can be found on our website below.
www.impatientvagrant.com

Inspire Arts Trust
Caedmon Complex, Bristol Road, BS35 3JA
Tel: 01454 414880

NCH Bristol Nightstop
Sometimes young people find themselves without a bed for the night. NCH Bristol Nightstop links vulnerable young people with volunteer hosts who provide emergency accommodation. Nightstop is moving into Thornbury and looking for new hosts. For more information, call 0117 9030528.
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OCTAVES
THE OCTAVES is a singing group for girls and boys aged 7 to 11, open to children from all schools and churches.
They are available to sing at functions in and around Thornbury. OCTAVES stands for Our Children in Thornbury Are Very Enthusiastic Singers!
If that sounds like you or a child you know, come and join us at St Mary’s Church. Further information from 01454 411253 or by email below.
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Olveston Young Farmers Club
We now meet at Falfield Village Hall on Mondays at 7.30pm. For more information, please email Kathryn Hart below.
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South Gloucestershire Music Service
The Service provides opportunities for young people to participate in performance activities, for which a termly charge is made. There is a wide range of training groups, ensembles, bands and orchestras meeting each week during term time.
Thornbury's centre operates on Saturdays 9.30am-12noon at Marlwood School, Vattingstone Lane, Alveston. For more information, please email Head of Centre Trudy Monday below.
www.southglos.gov.uk/musicservice
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Thornbury Air Cadets
2392 (Thornbury) Squadron of the Air Training Corps is the home of flying in Thornbury. We are open to boys and girls aged between 13 and 17, and offer training and experience in gliding, flying, shooting and a whole host of other indoor and outdoor activities.
Point of Contact – Flying Officer Tim Barley RAFVR(T)
Contact Number 01454 411227 (Mon & Thurs 19:00 – 21:30)
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Thornbury Sea Cadets
Thornbury Sea Cadets offer a range of training and experience based on the traditions of the Royal Navy and waterborne activities. Senior cadets (12-18) meet on Monday and Thursday evening whilst Junior Cadets (10-12) meet on Thursdays only. We are also on the look out for adult instructors (18+) to help teach, maintain and have as much fun as the cadets. Feel free to visit or contact us at the unit or using the links below.
www.thornburyseacadets.co.uk
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Thornbury St John Ambulance
Our volunteers are well known for the hours they spend ensuring public events are safe. We're also the leading first aid training provider in the UK and the third largest youth organisation.
The groups meet every Tuesday of the South Glos school terms in The Buckingham Room at The Chantry, and new members are always very welcome.
Badgers (5-10 years) meet 6.15-7.15pm
Cadets (10-18 years) meet 7.15-8.45pm
For more information, click below to email Sarah Bryant, Divisional Superintendent and Badger Sett Leader, write to Thornbury Cadet Division/Thornbury Badger Sett, c/o The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 1HB or call 07717 289858. Email below or to thornbury-badgers@avon.sja.org.uk
www.mythornbury.co.uk/sja
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Thornbury StreetSpace
Thornbury StreetSpace works with young people who are categorized as ‘at risk’ and/or are not involved with current youth provision. Dan Potter and volunteer youth workers go out and about in Thornbury to meet young people where they’re at (parks, shopping areas, skate park, back streets etc.) to build positive relationships. Dan is also linked to The Castle and Marlwood schools and mentors students to bring about positive change and help young people fulfil their potential. Call Dan on 01454 419118 or
07967 863865 or click below.
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Your Call Theatre Group
Young people (14 +) who enjoy drama and want to have a good time while developing their theatrical skills in a friendly and encouraging environment are welcome to join us.
We meet on Friday evenings at Thornbury URC and put on productions throughout the year for everyone to work towards. £4 per 2 hour session and 6th session free.
Call Jill on 01454 413850 or email below.
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