We have sports newsfeeds from the BBC and the Gazette in our sports news page.
See our fitness and leisure page for keep fit, walking and similar groups.
Cycling around Thornbury - groups, shops and information.
Hobbies and other leisure pastimes.
Kennels and catteries, vets and pet shops, grooming and supplies.
Thornbury Library information, opening hours, activities and events.
Enjoy reading? The Thornbury Funread book club meets once a month. Click to read more.
Smallholder Taster Day
10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
Not sure where to start? Come and look round our smallholding and discuss land requirements, time commitment, skills and knowledge needed.
Rockhampton Cricket Club's Boundary Field
Plans are progressing well for Rockhampton Cricket Club's 35 overs-per-side match against the Lashings World XI. RCC is delighted that this will be the first match the Lashings face this season.
The Lashings originated from a scratch team put together by David Folb, owner of the Lashings Bar, to give another local club a game after their opposition withdrew. But the 'recruiting' of Richie Richardson, the former West Indies captain, one season brought about the birth of what we now know as The Lashings World XI. Their main purpose has evolved to help support the smaller and local cricket clubs raise much needed funds.
The 2012 season's squad Lashings have confirmed the following XI (Subject to last minute change) to play: Phil DeFreitas, Mohammed Akram, Ian Butler, John Emburey, Ed Giddins, Devon Malcolm, Wasim Jaffer, Ian Harvey, Saqlain Mustaq, Lou Vincent and Imran Nazir.
The pre-match corporate lunch is not restricted... Read more >>
www.rockhamptoncc.com
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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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Berkeley Castle
Supporting the Nelson Trust’s Family Focus services. First start 09.45, latest start 12.00 from Berkeley Castle Estate Yard GL13 9QL £7 to cover costs. Sponsor forms by email below.
www.berkeley-castle.com
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Thornbury Golf Centre
The family of Mike Nelmes, who died of cancer in 2004, are holding a Charity Golf Day in his memory. All money raised will be going to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Golf from 9am
18 holes on the Marlwood Main Course and a hot buffet - £40 a player (£20 for Thornbury Golf Club members)
Summer Party - non golfers welcome
7.30pm until Midnight - £10 per person. Includes evening buffet.
Contact: Paul Nelmes on 07981 419147
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Jubilee Hall, Alveston
Alveston Gardens Association
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston
A Plant Lover's View of New Zealand, with Roger Umpelby
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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Old Down Country Park
School in the Forest is pleased to announce that we will be running a Holiday Club for the 3 days of the June Holidays.
If you are looking for childcare for your children while you go out to work the School in the Forest may be able to help.
School in the Forest has broken the mould slightly with its Holiday Club and we are proud to do so. We are committed to giving children the best experiences possible and we feel that more of these are had outside in the GREAT outdoors rather than stuck inside in front of a games console and that is what we offer the children who attend our Holiday Club.
Old Down Country Park
Registration starts at 9am and activities run from 10am until 4pm.
Due to popular demand from children who were not old enough to attend the Nature Detectives day on the 6th April we have decided to run a Junior Nature Detectives Activity Day.
The age range for this activity day is up to the discretion of parents but would be ideal for children who are 3–7 years old.
This day will run slightly differently from the Nature Detectives day as parents will have to do the activities along with the children.
So for all of those junior adventurers who like the GREAT outdoors and love getting close up to wildlife then this is their chance.
Thornbury Library
Georgina Tankard, Estate Planning Associate with Collective Legal Solutions, will be available to answer your queries on Wills, Power of Attorney and Probate. Please ask for details or just drop in 10am-12noon. There is no charge.
Castle School, Thornbury
The final programme of Adult Education Courses at The Castle School for this year will begin on Tuesday, 12 June.
Men’s Keep Fit will be running as usual, (7–8.30pm) through to the end of term, and possibly beyond!
Beginners Spanish will run for 6 weeks (7–9pm) at £54.00 – a last chance before the school holidays!
Steel Band will be on offer, with the class catering for both beginners and previous players from 6.30–7.30pm at £30.00.
Three craft classes complete the 6-week programme, subject to numbers. Pottery will return from 6–8pm at £54.00. Art classes will be available, experimenting with colour, texture and different media 6.30-8.30pm at £54.00.
Stained Glass Art (7–9pm) completes the programme (£54.00). This is an opportunity to try the traditional techniques, learning to cut glass, lead up a design of your choice, solder, putty and finish a panel, mirror or decoration. Have a go – it’s easier than you think! Places are limited.
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Cossham Hall, Thornbury
Clare Clensy will talk about The Royal School of Needlework. The competition is for a decorative thimble.
St Mary's Church Hall
Thornbury Craft Club
7.30-10pm, St Mary's Church Hall
Glass painting
The meetings are a mix of demonstrations, speakers and hands-on experience, and normally conclude with an item to take home and show off to the family! Click below for more information.
